Installation manual
Installation
Apollo MX20 Installation Manual
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2.8.10.3.4 Vertical Test - ART 2000 ONLY
Press the VERT line item and verify that the antenna scan changes from the horizontal profile to the vertical
profile.
2.8.10.3.5 Radar On Mode Checkout
WARNING
When in ON mode, the radar antenna will be radiating.
If the MX20 radar function is not in standby mode, place it in standby mode by pressing the STBY line item.
Once in standby, press the ON line item (same key as STBY). The unit is now in “WX” mode. Verify that
the mode can be changed to MAP mode by pressing the MAP line item. Now verify that the unit can be
placed in vertical profile by pressing the HORZ/VERT line item (ART 2000 ONLY). The display should
change to a vertical profile scan.
1. Press the Brg "smart keys" and verify that the bearing can be changed from 45 L to 45 R. ART
2000 ONLY.
2. Press the TILT/BRG line item to select the TILT on mode. ART 2000 ONLY
3. Press the Tilt "smart keys" and verify that the tilt angle can be changed from 15 DN to 15 UP.
The Radar Function should still be in MAP mode. If not in MAP mode, press the MAP line item. In map
mode the bottom line item will have a second option: GAIN. Press the GAIN line item. A bar-gauge should
appear in the bottom left of the display. Verify that the gain can be adjusted from minimum to maximum by
pressing the Gain "smart keys." At minimum, the green bar in the gauge will not be present. At maximum, the
green bar fills the entire gauge.
2.8.10.4 F
INAL RADAR CHECKOUT
Ensure all ground checkout procedures are completed and verified prior to "open air" checkout.
With stabilization on, during takeoff or prolonged aircraft maneuvers, the displayed radar returns may not be
accurate. Point the aircraft radar sensor across the airport and paint buildings and terrain.
2.8.11 LANDMARK TAWS8000 AND KGP560 CHECKOUT PROCEDURE
2.8.11.1 KGP560 CONFIGURATION
The MX20 with I/O option and version 5.0 (or later) software is required in order to display terrain from the
KGP-560 EGPWS. External terrain caution and warning annunciator lamps are also required.
The figure below shows the connections between the MX20 display and the KGP560 EGPWS.
KGP560 EGPWS
30
10
62-pin D-sub
Connector
MX 20 Display
42
21
ARINC 453/708 IN 1
A
B
17
18
ARINC 429 OUT 0
A
B
62
61
ARINC 429 IN 1
A
B
47
66
68
49
A
B
KCPB OUTPUT
A
B
RANGE IN
A
B
EGPWS ARINC 429 OUT
To interface with the MX20, the KGP560 must be configured as follows:
- Category 4: Terrain Display ID = 4