SL30 GNS nav com 480 TM TM color gps/waas/nav/comm pilot’s guide pilot’s guide
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Introduction Welcome ... Welcome to a new era of aviation communication and navigation. Once again, Garmin AT, Inc. has set new standards in features and ease of use for the general aviation public. The SL30 is a VHF Navigation/Communications Transceiver for use by the aviation pilot. The SL30 is packaged in a slim form factor that helps you get the most out of limited panel real estate without limiting features and performance.
Introduction Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the SL30 User’s Guide, order part #560-0403-xx. The SL30 Installation Guide is part #560-0404-xx. The Quick Reference Guide is part #561-0262-xx. About This Manual Please take a few moments to review the various sections in this manual. Even if you are an experienced user of Nav/Coms, be sure to read our Getting Started section. This section provides the rules for successful use of the SL30.
Introduction Table of Contents Welcome .............................................................. i History of Revisions.............................................. i Introduction...................................... i Ordering Information........................................... ii About This Manual............................................... ii Getting Started...................................................... 1 Display................................................................. 2 TX.
Introduction Transmit Mic................................................ 31 Intercom Level............................................. 32 Sidetone Level.............................................. 32 Headphone Level......................................... 32 VOR Equipment Test.......................................... 32 Appendix.............................................................. 33 Troubleshooting................................................. 33 Installation Configurations...............
Getting Started Getting Started Combining a powerful 760 channel VHF communications transceiver with 200 channel VOR, Localizer and Glideslope receivers, the SL30 provides a full-functioned navigation and communications solution in a small footprint at a very affordable price.
Getting Started Display The SL30 Nav/Com uses a single line by 32-character 5x7 dot matrix alphanumeric display. A photocell is located in the top left corner of the front panel display. The photocell automatically controls the light intensity of the display LEDs from low brightness at night to high brightness during daylight operation. The lens is polarized to reduce reflections. Using polarized sunglasses may make it difficult to view the display.
Getting Started Flip/Flop Press the Flip/Flop button to switch between the active (left-most) and standby (rightmost) frequency. Switching between Com frequencies is disabled while you are transmitting. Com Press COM to select the Com radio mode. The annunciator will light above the button when you are in Com mode. Press COM a second time to monitor the Standby frequency. See the Advanced Operation section for more about monitoring frequencies. NAV Press NAV to select the Nav radio mode.
Getting Started T/F Press T/F to toggle between the bearing TO or radial FROM the active VOR. The T/F button does not operate for Localizer frequencies. ID Press ID to select the Nav audio and toggle between VOICE or IDENT. Pressing ID will cancel the VOR monitor function. Selecting the monitor function will suspend the ID function until the monitor function is disabled. SEL Press SEL to choose from a list of channel types or to change values.
Getting Started Operation Summary Power On Turn the SL30 on. Either turn the Power/Volume knob clockwise to turn the power on or, if installed, turn on the master switch that powers the radios. The SL30 will go through a short initialization routine and then briefly display the last VOR check date. If you turn the SL30 off for less then 15 seconds and then back on, it will bypass the initialization process and return to the last used display.
Getting Started Selecting a Com Frequency New frequencies are first selected as a Standby frequency and then toggled to the Active side when desired. While viewing the Standby frequency display, use the Large and Small knobs on the right side of the SL30 to select the desired frequency. 1. Press COM to reach the Com radio function. The annunciator above the COM button will light. 2. Turn the Large knob to change the values in one MHz increments.
Getting Started System Mode In the System mode you can view software versions, setup the Nav and Com functions, and record VOR test information. See the Advanced Operations section for more details. OBS Mode Press the OBS button. If the annunciator above the button lights, then you may use the Large and Small knobs to adjust the Omni Bearing Selector. Recalling Frequencies In the Com or Nav modes, press SEL to gain access to the available frequency lists of each mode.
Getting Started Emergency Channel The standard emergency channel (121.50 MHz) is stored in the Com memory of the SL30. 1. Press COM, if you aren’t in Com mode already. Press SEL. Turn the Large knob to the Emergency channel, one position counter-clockwise will reach it fastest. 119.10 s124.55 emrgncy 121.50 2. Press the Flip/Flop button to make the Emergency channel the Active channel. 3. Listen, or key the Mic to send your message.
Advanced Operation Advanced Operation Com Mode Com Radio Mode Monitoring the Standby Com Channel The Frequency Monitoring function allows you to monitor the Standby frequency for activity, while listening to the Active frequency. Press the COM key in the Com function to listen to the standby frequency. A small “m” will replace the “s” in front of the Standby frequency. 119.10 m124.55 PDX from 115 When the Active frequency receives a signal, the unit will switch automatically to the Active frequency.
Advanced Operation Com Mode Remote Flight Service Station (RFS), Unicom (UNI), and Mandatory Frequency (MF). 1. While in Com mode, press ENT. The right side of the display will show “store as” with a flashing cursor at the first character of the name. 119.10 s124.55 store as _ 2. Turn the Small knob to choose the desired character. 3. Turn the Large knob to move to the next character position. 4.
Advanced Operation 3. Press ENT. The right side of the display will show “store as” with a flashing cursor at the first character of the name. 4. Use the Large and Small knobs to enter the previously used name and frequency type. 5. Press ENT. The previously used name and frequency are now replaced with your new entry.
Advanced Operation Com Mode Remote Com Channel Lists Database information can be read when your SL30 is connected to another device, such as the SL60. Each remote list begins with a facility identifier, such as PDX, SLE, LAX, etc. The Large knob scrolls through the remote, and other, lists. The Small knob scrolls through the channels in each list. A diamond indicates that more channels are available for the displayed facility. 119.10 s124.55 PDX ats 128.
Advanced Operation Com Mode Weather Channels The standard weather channels are stored in the memory of the SL30. You cannot transmit on a weather channel frequency. Weather channels are not available in all locations. Weather Frequencies 162.400 MHz 162.425 MHz 162.450 MHz 162.475 MHz 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 162.550 MHz 1. In Com mode, press SEL. Turn the Large knob to the Weather channels. 119.10 s124.55 weather 162.40Y 2. Turn the Small knob to choose the desired weather channel. 3.
Advanced Operation Com Mode Stuck Mic The SL30 helps protect you from a situation where the microphone may get stuck in the ON or Transmit position. If the microphone is keyed for longer than 35 seconds, the SL30 will return to the receive mode on the selected frequency. A “Stuck Mic” message will display until the transmit key is released. Note: In an emergency situation, if the “Stuck Mic” message remains after you have stopped keying the mic, turn the power off and then back on.
Advanced Operation Nav Radio Mode Nav Mode Monitoring the Standby Nav channel The Nav radio provides a monitor function for VORs as the standby channel similar to the Com radio. The monitor function is activated or deactivated by pressing the nav button while in the Nav function. The From radial for the standby channel is shown in parentheses when the VOR monitor mode is activated. This replaces the station identifier, OBS course, or VOR/LOC indicator.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode Navigating along a Back Course approach 1. Press Nav to select the Nav receiver. 2. Set the Localizer frequency of your approach as the Active channel. 3. Press SEL. The display will prompt you to enable the back course. Press ENT to enable the back course. Press SEL and ENT again to disable the back course when it’s appropriate. When Back Course is enabled, it is noted by “bc” on the display. 4.
Advanced Operation Navigating to a MAHP Nav Mode 1. Press Nav to select the Nav receiver. 2. Set the VOR frequency for the radial you are following to the MAHP as the Active channel. 3. Set the Standby channel to the appropriate VOR and note where a radial crosses the MAHP for your runway. Press Nav a second time to “monitor” the Standby channel. A small “m” will replace the “s”. 4. The Active channel will drive the internal CDI (on the right side of the display) and the external CDI, if installed. 5.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode Listening to the Audio channel The audio for the active Nav channel is toggled between modes using the id button. The annunciator above the button will light while Nav audio is activated, and the detected audio signal will be sent to the Nav audio output circuit. Nav audio may also be mixed with the Com audio output, if selected in the System mode. When you are monitoring a VOR, Nav audio is suspended. There are three modes for the Nav audio.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode Saving a Nav channel You can save the frequency in the Standby position and give it a name of up to four characters. Additional information can be saved along with the name, if the selection is a Localizer or ILS. ILS selections may include the runway number (01-36) and designation (L, R, or C). Up to 250 Com and Nav frequencies may be saved. After 250 Nav and Com frequencies are saved, you will get a “Database Full” message.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode Recalling a Nav channel There are several lists of channels that you can recall from memory in Nav mode: Remote Localizer, remote VORs, the ten most recently used channels in Nav mode, and the userstored channels. 1. In Nav mode, press SEL. 2. Turn the Large knob to the desired list. 3. Turn the Small knob to view the available channels in each list. 4. Press ENT to select the entry as the standby channel. Press the Flip/Flop button to select this entry as the active channel.
Advanced Operation Remote Localizer List Nav Mode If Localizer channels have been sent by an external device, then this list will be the first displayed for convenience while preparing for a landing. The list shows the airport identifier on the left, a runway identifier for the station in the center, and the channel frequency on the right. If multiple Localizer frequencies are available at the destination airport, the Y symbol will be shown on the right side of the display.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode DST Data Display When the SL30 has received data from an external device, such as a DME sensor, through the serial port, DST data is added to the Nav recall list. If you aren’t connected to an external sensor, you will not see this display. If the display of Distance-Speed-Time (DST) data is not activated, you will be prompted to show the data when you view the DST selection in the channel recall lists. 109.90 s117.40 99.
Advanced Operation 2. Press ENT to disable the display of DST data. The DST data display may be deactivated by pressing either T/F or OBS in addition to the “Remove DST Data?” screen. Nav Mode OBS Mode OBS Operation OBS mode enables the VOR CDI which is displayed on the right side. The OBS course setting is shown in the center of the display. The obs button is used to select this mode. If OBS mode is allowed in the unit’s installed configuration, the annunciator over the obs button will light.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode identifier will replace the OBS value when it receives the identifier message. 111.80 s117.40 120 fr A}}} 111.80 s117.40 120 ---flagged--- The CDI display is selected by pressing the obs button. The CDI display is not available if the SL30 is set to use an external indicator head that does not provide a resolver input. The graphic CDI shows an airplane icon at the center that points up in the To condition or down for From.
Advanced Operation except in Back Course mode. When you see only the airplane icon you are on course. Additional information may be displayed on the clear side of the CDI. This optional information is selected in a system menu and includes a to or from indicator, a numeric representation of the deflection in tenths of degrees, or nothing at all. Note that the additional information only switches sides after the CDI deflection has exceeded two degrees on the side that is currently used.
Advanced Operation Nav Mode flagged and the needle will be centered. This will make the Back Course approach easier since false or misleading glideslope information is not displayed. SL30 1) Press Nav and then set the appropriate Localizer channel into the Active position. 2) Enable the Back Course. Press SEL and then ENT. 111.10 s116.00 Enable backcrs? 3) The SL30’s internal CDI will show “BC” and the external CDI annunciator will show “BC.” 111.10 s116.
Advanced Operation 112.80 s117.40 PDX from 115 Nav Mode The t/f button selects the To or From radial display. If the VOR radial display is not currently shown, press t/f to show the radial display. When the VOR radial is displayed, pressing t/f will toggle between the Bearing To and Radial From the VOR. This button is not functional if a localizer frequency is selected on the active channel.
Advanced Operation System Mode System Mode Configuration adjustments for the SL30 are made in the System mode. When you press the sys button, the annunciator above the button will light, and the display will change to the System mode menus. The menus available are: • • • • System info Nav options Com options VOR equipment test Press System Info . Turn LARGE Knob Nav Options , then press .
Advanced Operation System Info System Mode System Info provides information about the Software versions and the Display Intensity. 1. Press sys and turn the Large knob if necessary to the System Info page. Press ENT. 2. Turn the Large knob to view the selections. Software Version The Software version is available for reference when you contact Technical Support. 1. In the System Info function turn the Large knob to Nav software version. 2.
Advanced Operation System Mode Nav Options Nav Audio Level This setting is for the SL30’s output to its external audio panel. The factory default value is “Variable”, which slaves it to the volume knob. The range of values it can be set to are 1 to 100. Nav/Com Mixing Level The Nav audio output may be mixed with the com audio output for installations without an audio panel. The default value is “Disabled”. The manual adjustment range is 1 to 100.
Advanced Operation Com Options System Mode The Com Options selection allows you to set up options available for Com radio operation. 1. In the System mode rotate the Large knob to display the Com Options page. Press ENT. 2. Rotate the Large knob to view the Com Options. RF Signal Level The RF Level function shows the relative signal strength of the active frequency. The value will change as signal conditions change. This information can be used by your dealer to adjust the radio squelch break.
Advanced Operation System Mode Intercom Level This function adjusts the Intercom Audio Level. Turn the Small knob to change the value. The range is from 1 to 100. Setting the value to “variable” slaves the intercom level to the volume control knob. Sidetone Level This function displays and adjusts the sidetone audio level that is heard when the transmitter is keyed. Turn the Small knob to change the value. The range is from 1 to 100.
Appendix Appendix Troubleshooting If efforts to resolve the problem fail, contact your dealer or the factory for technical assistance. The Garmin customer service staff will gladly assist you. Please have the following information ready: • System configuration (products, antennas, mounting locations, etc.) • Model No., part number, and serial number • Software versions • Description of the problem • Efforts made to isolate/solve the problem Garmin International, Inc.
Appendix Problem SL30 does not power on Possible Cause No power to the SL30 No Nav audio Nav audio in Com Faulty electrical wiring or connection Output disabled or set to a low level Mixed with Com feature SL30 does not transmit Weather channel is selected No power to Com Mic key connection Sidetone level is too low or too high 34 Wrong type of headsets, or level needs adjustment Action Check power connections, breakers, and main avionics switch Contact your dealer to perform electrical system test
Appendix Problem Intercom doesn’t function Can’t change active frequency OBS readout displays “---” Display shows “Incorrect Calibration Checksum” at start-up Possible Cause Input not connected No voice activation, or must talk too loud Com Radio not communicating Resolver failure Calibration error Corrupted system calibration parameters Action Check connections Check System page, Com Options, Intercom level Contact dealer Contact dealer Recalibrate resolver Contact factory 35
Appendix Installation Configurations Certain functions are either available or not depending on the configuration of your particular installation. The following table illustrates the features available for the described installations. A feature that is available is indicated by the black dot.
Appendix Specifications General Features 32 character high-intensity alphanumeric LED display Sunlight readable full alphanumeric display Automatic display intensity Back-lit buttons 200 channel memory (stored alphabetically) Remote frequency flip-flop input pin Navigation Radio Features 200 channel Nav with solid state DSP technology VOR/Localizer and Glideslope receivers Built-in VOR/Localizer converter Frequency range: VOR 108.00 – 117.95 MHz Localizer 108.00 – 111.95 MHz Glideslope 328.60 – 335.
Appendix LOC enable annunciator output Internal RF diplexor Active and standby flip/flop frequencies DME or other DST (Distance, Speed, Time) tuning an data display Com Radio Features 760 communications channels Frequency range 118 to 136.
Appendix NAV Radio Performance Specifications Input voltage range 10 to 40 VDC Operating temperature range –20ºC to +55ºC Certified TSO C34e/JTSO C34e (Glideslope receive) Certified TSO C36e/JTSO C36e (ILS Localizer receive) Certified TSO C40c/JTSO 2C40c (VOR receive) Certified TSO C66c/JTSO 2C66b (DME display) Com Radio Performance Specifications Input voltage range 10 to 40 VDC Operating temperature range –20ºC to +55ºC Transmit power 8 watts (Carrier Power) Certified TSO C37d/JTSO 2C37e (Com transmitti
Appendix System Interfaces Navigation Receiver The SL30 can be installed in several configurations based upon individual requirements. This includes with or without an external course deviation indicator. The CDI may be discrete, serial, or composite.
Appendix Localizer and Paired Glideslope Frequencies Localizer MHz 108.10 108.15 108.30 108.35 108.50 108.55 108.70 108.75 108.90 108.95 109.10 109.15 109.30 109.35 109.50 109.55 109.70 Glideslope MHz 334.70 334.55 334.10 333.95 329.90 329.75 330.50 330.35 329.30 329.15 331.40 331.25 332.00 331.85 332.60 332.45 333.20 Localizer MHz 110.10 110.15 110.30 110.35 110.50 110.55 110.70 110.75 110.90 110.95 111.10 111.15 111.30 111.35 111.50 111.55 111.70 Glideslope MHz 334.40 334.25 335.00 334.85 329.60 329.
Appendix Localizer MHz 109.75 109.90 109.95 Glideslope MHz 333.05 333.80 333.65 Localizer MHz 111.75 111.90 111.95 Glideslope MHz 333.35 331.10 330.95 Each displayed localizer frequency is paired with a glideslope frequency that is not displayed.
Appendix VOR Station Frequencies VOR stations occur every 50 kHz from 112.00 through 117.95 MHz and on the following frequencies in the 108 to 112 MHz band. 108.20 108.25 108.40 108.45 108.60 108.65 108.80 108.85 109.00 109.05 109.20 109.25 109.40 109.45 109.60 109.65 109.80 109.85 110.00 110.05 110.20 110.25 110.40 110.45 110.60 110.65 110.80 110.85 111.00 111.05 111.20 111.25 111.40 111.45 111.60 111.65 111.80 111.85 112.
Appendix FCC Compliance Compliance, License, and Warranty Information The SL30 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Appendix Software License Agreement BY USING THE SL30, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.
Appendix Limited Warranty All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year from the date of purchase for new portable products and any purchased newly-overhauled products; six months for newly-overhauled products exchanged through a Garmin Authorized Service Center; and 90 days for factory repaired or newly-overhauled products exchanged at Garmin in lieu of repair.
Index Index A Arrow button 3 Audio;Mixing level 30 Audio channel 18 Audio level 30 Autolist;Com channel 12 Autolist;Nav 21 Autopilot 26 B Back course 16, 25 C CDI 23, 30 Com;Autolist 12 Com;Button 3 Com;Recall channel 11 Com;Remote channel 12 Com;Remove channel 10 Com;Save channel 9 Com;Select frequency 6 Com;User channels 12 Com noise level 31 Com options 31 Configuration 36 Front panel 1 M G D H Mic 31 Monitor;Standby Com channel 9 Monitor;Standby Nav channel 15 Morse code i, 1, 18, 23, 25, 26,
Index P Power 2 Product Support 45 R Recall;Com channels 11 Recalling frequencies 7 Registration 45 Remote;Com channels 12 Remote;VOR list 21 Remove Com channel 10 RF signal level 31 Standby;Nav 15 Stuck mic 14 Support 45 System 28 System (SYS);Button 3 T Time data 22 To/From;Button 3 To/From;Radial 26 Troubleshooting 33 U S User channels 12, 21 Save;Com channels 9 Save;Nav channel 19 Select (SEL);Button 4 Serial Number 45 Sidetone 32 Software version 29 Specifications 37 Speed data 22 Squelch 2, 31
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