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Installation
36 Apollo MX20 Installation Manual
5. From the traffic function, or from the SKY1000 display if connected, command a Skywatch Self
Test. The status presented in the lower left of the display should change to a white ‘TAS Test’ and
clear after several moments.
6. From the Message function, verify that no error messages have been posted from the Skywatch
system.
2.8.9 RYAN TCAD INTERFACE TEST
If a Ryan TCAD 9900B or 9900BX sensor has been connected to the MX20 I/O, the interface should be
verified under the TRAF function on the MX20.
1. Turn power on to the MX20 I/O and TCAD unit. After the MX20 I/O self-tests have completed, enter
the Traffic Function by pressing the FN key until the TRAF menu option is available and press the
corresponding traffic smart key.
2. If the TRAF function is not available, verify that the MX20 is an I/O model and that the traffic
function has been enabled as described in previous sections.
3. Ensure that power is applied to the TCAD unit.
4. From the traffic function, verify that no amber TCAD Annunciator is present.
5. Perform additional checkout procedures in accordance to the TCAD installation manual.
2.8.10 RADAR CONFIGURATION & CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
The following steps are performed to verify the interface between the RADAR sensor and the MX20 I/O.
The radome should NOT be installed during these tests as visual verification of antenna movement is
required.
Note that the Antenna Receiver/Transmitter should be installed and calibrated in accordance to the
manufacturer’s specifications. This manual does not cover the installation or calibration of the actual ART
unit.
WARNING
Configuration procedures include steps that require the radar antenna to be powered on. Please
observe all safety precautions during these steps including: Do not perform in the vicinity of
refueling operations; Do not perform while personnel are in the vicinity (approximately 20 feet)
of the radar sweep area.
NOTE
See FAA AC20-68B “Recommended Radiation Safety Precautions For Airborne Weather Radar”
for safety precautions to be taken by personnel when operating airborne weather radar on the
ground.
2.8.10.1 ART
2000 CONFIGURATION AND CALIBRATION
2.8.10.1.1 Configuring the MX20
First configure the MX20 for the ART2000 option. Do this in the normal way by entering the install key
sequence (1, 4, 6) on the menu keys after boot-up is complete. Enable “RADAR” under the “FUNC” menu-
set, then select the “DATA” menu-set and select the “ART2000” choice. After selection, wait 30 seconds then
turn the power off and on again. Note that the MX20 is compatible with the ART2100 when the ART2100 is
programmed to emulate the ART2000.