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July 1999 July 2000 January 2001 December 2001 Rev. Rev. -01 Rev. -02 Rev. -03 Patent No. 5,903,277 & 6,160,496 FAA-Approved TSO C50c, C35d JAA-Approved JTSO-2C35d, C50c SL15-Series Pilot Guide Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Apollo SL15 User’s Guide, order part #560-0975-03. History of Revisions Original Release Visit our web page at http://www.upsat.com Send comments about this manual by email to: techpubs@at.ups.com UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. 2345 Turner Road, S.E.
14 Notes SL15-Series Pilot Guide SCOPE Power Switch (EMG-Fail Safe Operation) Microphone Selector (All models) SL15-Series Pilot Guide 3 The power switch also controls the audio selector panel functions, intercom, and marker beacon receiver. Unless the mic selector is in Com 3 mode, at least one of the selected audio LEDs will be on (Com 1 or Com 2). Unit power is turned on and off by pushing the volume knob. In the OFF or "EMG" position, the pilot is connected directly to Com 1.
Swap Mode (Switch from Com 1 to Com 2 remotely) 4 SL15-Series Pilot Guide With a yoke mounted, momentary switch, the pilot can change from the current Com transceiver to the other by depressing this switch. When "Swap Mode" is active, an annunciator in the lower right corner of the unit will illuminate, indi- 3.1 NOTE Placing the mic selector switch in the TEL position will disable pilot and copilot intercom, as the intercom circuit is transferred to the telephone use.
Concurrent Messages 12 SL15-Series Pilot Guide 10.1 Warranty In order for the factory warranty to be valid, the installations in a certified aircraft must be accomplished by an FAA-certified avionics shop and authorized UPS Aviation Technologies dealer. If the unit is being installed by a non-certified individual in an experimental aircraft, a factory-made harness must be used for the warranty to be valid. This harness may be purchased directly from PS Engineering (865-988-9800).
Key “Click” Split Mode Split Mode ICS IntelliVox® VOX-Squelch Intercom Operation 6 SL15-Series Pilot Guide No adjustment of the IntelliVox® squelch control is necessary. There is no 6.1 6 In split mode, the pilot and copilot are usually isolated from each other on the intercom, simultaneously using their respective radios. Depressing the ICS button in Split Mode will activate VOX intercom between the pilot and copilot positions. This permits intercommunication when desired between the crew.
Marker Beacon (SL15) SL15-Series Pilot Guide SL15-Series Pilot Guide 10 Intercom Modes The lower switch on the left side is a 3-position mode switch that allows the pilot to tailor the intercom function to best meet the current cockpit situation. 6.3 7 Mono headsets in Stereo Installation All passenger headsets are connected in parallel. Therefore, if a monaural headset is plugged in to a SL15 Stereo installation, one channel will be shorted.
Entertainment Input 8 6.3.2 Soft Mute and Soft Mute inhibit SL15-Series Pilot Guide It is also possible to use only one entertainment input device for both entertainment inputs. However, it is suggested that a switch (DPDT) be installed between the single entertainment device and entertainment input #1. This will allow the pilot and copilot decide if they hear entertainment while in the Crew mode.