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TABLE OF CONTENTS History of Revisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Save Track History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apollo GPS Database Update Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Apollo 360, 920, and Precedus · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 38 Apollo SL50 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 39 Apollo SL60 · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 39 Update Apollo GPS Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Getting Started Waypoint Manager for Windows is a program that uses a serial data interface to communicate with your Apollo GPS product from a personal computer.
Getting Started Recommended Computer Operating System Memory Hard Disk Making a Backup Copy of the Program Disks 486, or more powerful PC with 3.5” high density floppy drive. Windows version 3.1, 3.11, Windows 95/98, or Windows NT. 8 Mb of RAM. About 3 Mb of free space for programs, 10 Mb for data. Before installing Waypoint Manager, make backup copies to protect your investment. Waypoint Manager is distributed on 3.5” High Density (1.44 Mb) floppy disks. Using Windows “Copy Disk” (Windows 3.1/3.11) 1.
Getting Started Installation The installation program will create a directory and necessary subdirectories to put the files for Waypoint Manager. In Windows 3.1, the main directory will be called “WPTMGR” unless you choose another name. In Windows 95/98/NT, the program will be located in “program files\II Morrow\Waypoint Manager 4.0. Subdirectories named WAYPOINT, ROUTE, DATABASE, HISTORY, APOLLOSW, and SYSTEM will be created for the necessary files. Windows 3.1/3.11 1.
Getting Started Starting Waypoint Manager A new Program Group with program icons has been created for the Waypoint Manager. Double-click on the Waypoint Manager icon to start the program or select it from the Start Menu. Exiting 1. From the File menu, choose “Exit.” You may also Waypoint double-click on the Control-Menu box to exit or click on Manager the “x” in the top right corner (Windows 95/98/NT). 2. If you haven’t saved the file that you are working on, you will be prompted to save it.
Getting Started Waypoint Manager Use your personal computer to manage information inside your Apollo GPS product. 1. Turn on the computer. Start Windows™ and then the Waypoint Manager program. 2. Click on “File.” 3. Click on “Communications.” 4. Click on the down arrow and select comm port that you are using (com1-4). 5. Click on “OK” or press ENTER. Note If you have problems connecting to your Apollo GPS, you may need to exit Waypoint Manager and then restart the program.
Getting Started Waypoint Manager Features The Waypoint Manager features cover the Apollo products as shown in the following table. A given Apollo product may not take advantage of all features available with Waypoint Manager. SL60 SL50 920 Precedus 360 Map 360 GPS Waypoint Manager Compatibility Aviation Database ** Multiple Database Capable * Applications Waypoints Routes Track History Application Window * Only one database may be loaded at a time.
Getting Started Program Title Bar The Program Title Bar shows the title of the program. Control-Menu Box Click on the Control-Menu box to display a menu of commands you can use to manipulate a window. To open the Control menu, click on the Control-Menu box to the left of the Program Title bar in a window. Maximize/Minimize Buttons The Maximize and Minimize buttons are the two arrow buttons on the top right corner of a window. Click on the Maximize button to enlarge a window to its maximum size.
Getting Started Keyboard Operation If for some reason a mouse is not available, all operations can be performed from the keyboard. The keystrokes necessary to perform all operations are consistent for operating within Windows without a mouse. The following keystrokes will allow operation of Waypoint Manager for Windows without a mouse. ALT Moves cursor to menu bar. TAB Moves cursor forward through menu headings or changes button selections, moves cursor into and out of list box items, and check boxes.
Basic Operation Basic Operation This section illustrates some of the basic operations of the Waypoint Manager. More detailed descriptions of all features are provided in the Reference section. Starting Start your Waypoint Manager software in your personal Waypoint computer. You can also connect your GPS receiver first, if Manager you wish. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. In the Waypoint Manager program group, double-click on the Waypoint Manager icon. 3. Click on “OK.” 4.
Basic Operation Connect the Apollo GPS Receiver Connect and turn on your GPS receiver. You can also first start your Waypoint Manager software in your personal computer, if you wish. 1. Connect the serial data cable between your computer and the Apollo GPS receiver. If you have a 360 GPS receiver installed in an aircraft, you may use a laptop to connect to the installed receiver. 2. Turn on the Apollo GPS receiver. 3.
Basic Operation Send After loading your database to your hard drive, you may Database to copy it to your Apollo unit. Apollo 1. Click on the Databases menu. 2. Click on “Send Database to GPS Unit.” 3. Select the desired database from the list by clicking on the database selection to highlight it. 4. Click on “OK.” 5. Restart your Apollo after sending the database. Save User You can transfer User waypoints from your GPS receiver to Waypoints your personal computer for archiving or editing.
Basic Operation Save Track History You can transfer Track History points from your GPS receiver to your personal computer for archiving, processing, or editing. This feature is not available for the SL series. 1. Click on the Track History menu item. Select “Receive Track History from GPS Unit.” 2. Type the name for the Track History file that you would like to save. 3. The Track History in your Apollo GPS has now been saved to the hard drive of your computer.
Reference Reference This section provides detailed information on the functions available with Waypoint Manager. File The File menu is where you perform the file operations for Waypoint Manager, such as, Open a File in Notepad, set the comm port on your computer, and exit the program. Open a File in Notepad The Open a File in Notepad menu item allows you to open a file for editing. See the section called Working with Data Files for more information.
Reference Install Application to Hard Drive The “Install Application to Hard Drive” selection will install Application software files to your hard drive. You must install the Application files to your hard drive before transferring them to your GPS unit. 1. Insert the floppy disk with your new Apollo application software into the floppy drive on your computer. 2. Click on the Application selection under the File menu item. Select “Install Application to Hard Drive.” 3.
Reference Send Application to GPS Unit After installing the Application software to your hard drive you may transfer it to your GPS Unit. If you are not sure about this procedure, call technical support before loading application software. 1. After the file has been copied to your hard drive, click on the Application selection under the File menu item. Select “Send Application to GPS Unit.” 2. In the “Open” dialogue box, select the appropriate file in the Apollosw subdirectory. Now, press “OK.
Reference Delete Application from Hard Drive The “Delete Application...” selection will remove Application software files from your hard drive. 1. Click on the Application selection under the File menu item. Select “Delete Application from Hard Drive.” 2. A list of application software files is displayed. Use the up/down arrows to choose the file you want to remove. Now, click on “OK.
Reference Communications The Communications menu item sets the serial communications port that you will use on your computer to connect to the handheld. You must select the number (1-4) of the comm port that you will use. 1. Click on “File.” 2. Click on “Communications.” 3. Click on the appropriate number for the desired serial comm port (COM1, 2, 3, or 4). 4. Click on “OK.” Databases The Databases menu allows you to manage the databases in your GPS receiver.
Reference 1. Click on “Databases.” 2. Click on “Send Database to GPS Unit.” 3. Select the desired database from the list by clicking on the database to highlight it. 4. After making your selection, click on “OK.” It may take several minutes for the file transfer. When you restart your Apollo GPS, the new database will be available for use.
Reference Delete Database from GPS Unit Use this function to remove a database from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the database on your hard drive, you can always reload it at a different time into your Apollo GPS. You can only use this function with an Apollo GPS that uses multiple databases, such as the Precedus version 6.0 or later. Do not use this function with the Apollo 360, 920, or SL50/60. 1. Click on Databases and then on “Delete Database from GPS Unit.” 2.
Reference Install Databases to Hard Drive This function will install the database from the database diskette onto your hard drive. After the database is installed onto your hard drive, you can then load the database onto your Apollo GPS. 1. Insert the floppy disk with your new database into the floppy drive on your computer. 2. Click on the database menu item. Select “Install Database to Hard Drive.” 3. The “Choose Path” dialogue box will show floppy drive A: as the default drive.
Reference Waypoints The Waypoint function allows you to manage User-defined waypoints. You can transfer the User waypoints to your computer that you have created in the Apollo GPS. You can send User-defined waypoints from your computer into your Apollo GPS. Using Notepad, or another text editor, you can create or edit User waypoints. See the section on Working with Data Files (page 27) for more details on how to edit your files.
Reference Delete User Waypoints from GPS Unit Use this function to remove the User waypoints from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the User waypoints stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS. User waypoint deleted from your Apollo GPS cannot be recovered from the Apollo GPS. 1. Choose the Waypoints menu and then select the “Delete User Waypoints from GPS Unit” function. 2.
Reference Routes The Routes function allows you to manage routes you have created in the Apollo GPS. You can transfer the Routes to your computer that you have created in the Apollo GPS. You can send Routes from your computer into your Apollo GPS. Using Notepad, or another text editor, you can create or edit Routes. See the section on Working with Data Files ( page 27)for more details on how to edit your files. Send Routes to GPS Unit Select a Route file on your computer and send it to your Apollo GPS. 1.
Reference Delete All Routes from GPS Unit Use this function to remove the Routes from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the Routes stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS. Routes deleted from your Apollo GPS cannot be recovered from the Apollo GPS. 1. Choose the Routes menu and then select the “Delete Routes from GPS Unit” function. 2. After you click on the “Delete Routes from GPS Unit” function, the Routes are deleted from the Apollo GPS.
Reference Track History You can transfer Track History points from your GPS receiver to your personal computer for archiving, processing, or editing. As long as you have the Track History stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS. Receive Track History from GPS Unit Use this function to transfer the Track History from your Apollo GPS to your computer. 1. Choose the Track History menu and then select the “Receive Track History from GPS Unit” function.
Reference Delete Track History from GPS Unit Use this function to delete the Track History from your Apollo GPS. When the Track History is deleted from your Apollo GPS it cannot be recovered from the Apollo GPS. 1. Choose the Track History menu and then select the “Delete Track History from GPS Unit” function. 2. After you click on the “Delete Track History from GPS Unit” function, the Track History is deleted from the Apollo GPS. Help Waypoint Manager Help 1. Click on the Help menu item. 2.
Working with Data Files Working with Data Files Editing Data Waypoint Manager allows you to use Microsoft’s Notepad, Files or other text editor, to edit or create waypoint, route, and track history files. The data files can also be edited using a standard ASCII text editor. If you use a text editor other than Notepad, follow the instructions for that program for opening and editing. When editing your files, make sure to keep the information in the proper format used by the Apollo GPS.
Working with Data Files Data File Structures This section contains information about the structure of each of the following file types. Waypoint files (stored in \WPTMGR\WAYPOINT directory) • Route files (stored in \WPTMGR\ROUTE directory) • Track history files (stored in \WPTMGR\HISTORY directory) These files are transferred and stored in ASCII text format. A simple editor is included in the program for editing these files, or they can be edited using a standard text editor.
Working with Data Files Route Files A route file can contain up to 20 routes, with each route having up to 30 waypoints. Each route in the file begins with a route header followed by a list of waypoints.
Working with Data Files Route Header Route Number *ROUTE SLE UBG PDX OLM SEA *ROUTE SEA HIO SLE 01 A V A V A 02 A A A 44 45 45 46 47 54.573 21.194 35.323 58.298 26.279 N N N N N 123 122 122 122 122 00.150 58.690 35.850 54.110 18.673 W W W W W 47 26.279 N 122 18.673 W 45 32.423 N 122 56.998 W 44 54.573 N 123 00.
Working with Data Files Track History Files A track history file can contain up to 1,000 or 2,000 track points saved in the Apollo GPS during use, depending on your model. The track history can be saved in two different formats, selected when receiving the track history file from the Apollo GPS.
Working with Data Files Sample Data Files 32 Waypoint Manager includes several sample data files for user waypoint, route, and track history files. These files are found in the appropriate directory in Waypoint Manager and may be edited using Notepad.
Error Messages Error Messages If your PC or the Waypoint Manager detects an error, it will display a message. The table below lists those messages, a description of the error, and possible solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact II Morrow Technical Support at 503-391-3411 or 800-525-6726. PC Message Description Possible Solutions Serial numbers do not match.
Error Messages PC Message Insufficient memory in the GPS to transmit database Route Waypoints are not available in GPS. User Waypoints are not available in GPS. 34 Description The Apollo GPS is out of memory. The waypoint transfer has stopped because the Apollo GPS’s User database is full. Route Waypoints cannot be extracted from the GPS. User Waypoints cannot be extracted from the GPS. Possible Solutions Verify that the database is compatible with your Apollo GPS.
Error Messages PC Message Description Possible Solutions Data is not available in GPS. The information you tried to access is not present or there is a communication problem. Insufficient memory in the GPS to transmit waypoints. Please DELETE all waypoints and retry. Error Detected in the Waypoint File The Apollo GPS is out of memory. 1. Check your GPS to see if the information is present. 2. The serial cable may not be connected properly to the PC or Apollo.
Error Messages PC Message Description Possible Solutions No connection or busy The PC is not able to communicate with the Apollo GPS. GPS can’t DELETE database. The Apollo GPS is unable to erase it’s flash memory (database). 1. The serial cable may not be connected properly to the PC or Apollo. 2. The serial port on the PC may have a conflict with another device install in the PC (i.e. Modem/Fax board). 3. The serial port setting on the Apollo may not be set correctly (i.e.
Apollo GPS Product Information Apollo GPS Product Information October 2, 1998 New data that updates the information in this section is provided on the database or applications disk supplied. Contact the II Morrow factory for update information. Data Bases The following databases are available on diskette for these Available products at this time. Later information will be included in a readme.txt file on the Waypoint Manager diskette.
Apollo GPS Product Information Apollo GPS Serial Port Selections for PC Interface The serial port selection for the following units is described below. Apollo 920 Using the serial outputs selection from the main menu on the Apollo 920, select the “none” setting and press ENTER. Apollo 360 GPS Using the Serial Outputs selection from the main menu on the Apollo 360, select the “PC [R/T]” setting for port 2 and press ENTER.
Apollo GPS Product Information “PASS” or “FAIL”. If the message is “pass,” continue. If the message is “fail,” try again. If the procedure continues to “fail,” call technical support. 8. You can now exit from Waypoint Manager. 9. Follow the directions shown on the Apollo screen. Apollo SL50 1. The SL50 must be removed from the aircraft. Connect the SL50 to the PC and power supply with the proper cable harness. Power on the Apollo SL50. 2. Start Waypoint Manager. 3.
Apollo GPS Product Information 4. Select the “Send Database to GPS Unit” option on the PC. 5. In the SL60, press SYS. Turn the Large knob to Waypoint Database. Turn the Small knob to the Database Update page. Press ENT to enable updating. No controls may be used until the update is complete. 6. Send the database to the Apollo. Follow the directions shown on the Apollo screen. 7. The PC will read the database, wait for the Apollo to erase the old database, then send the new database.
Apollo GPS Product Information 7. The PC will read the software, wait for the 360 to erase the old software, then send the blocks of data. After the data has been sent, the PC is finished, but the 360 must still verify the new software. The 360 will display “PASS” or “FAIL”. If the message is “pass,” continue. If the message is “fail,” try again. If the procedure continues to “fail,” call technical support. 8. You can now exit from Waypoint Manager. 9. Follow the directions shown on the 360 screen.
Apollo GPS Product Information Notes 42
INDEX A Apollo 360 . . . 1, 15, 36, 37, 38, 40 Apollo 920 . . . . . 1, 36, 37, 38, 41 Apollo 940 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Application menu. . . . . . . . . 13 Application software . . . . . . . 40 Application window . . . . . . . . 6 ASCII . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27, 28 Exiting Waypoint Manager . . . . 4 F Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13 G Getting Started . 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 H Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 I I/O setting . . . . . . . . .
Reference . 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 29 S Sample data files . . . . . . . . . 32 Save routes . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Save track history . . . . . . . . . 12 Save waypoints . . . . . . . . . . 11 Send application . . . . . . . . . 15 Send database . 10, 17, 18, 38, 39, 40 Send database to GPS . . . . . . 11 Send routes . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Serial cable . . . . . . . . . . . 1, 37 Serial number . . . . . . . . . . .
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