Becker AR6201 Operating Instructions Manual
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VHF Transceiver
AR6201, AR6203, RT6201, RCU6201
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SCI1050S305 Version 4.06
SCI1051S305 Version 2.06
Operating Instructions
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Issue 03
Becker Avionics GmbH • Baden-Airpark B108
+49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 • Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217
http://www.becker-avionics.com • E-mail: info@becker-avionics.com
0638.420-071
July 2015
77836 Rheinmünster • Germany •
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
SCI1050S305 Version 4.06 SCI1051S305 Version 2.06 Operating Instructions Article-No.: 0638.420-071 Issue 03 July 2015 Becker Avionics GmbH • Baden-Airpark B108 77836 Rheinmünster • Germany • +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 • Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217 http://www.becker-avionics.com • E-mail: info@becker-avionics.com... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................2 List of Abbreviations ................... 3 Units ........................4 Introduction ....................5 1.1. General Safety Definitions ................5 1.2. Warranty Conditions ..................6 1.3. Conditions of Utilization ................6 1.3.1. Purpose of Equipment ..............6 1.3.2. -
Page 3: List Of Abbreviations
Operating Instructions List of Abbreviations List of Abbreviations Federal Aviation Administration Alternating Current Audio Frequency Airborne Radio Attenuation Auxiliary American Wire Gauge Bayonet Neill Concelman CBIT Continuous Built-In Test Configuration Channel Chassis Module Communication Direct Current EASA European Aviation Safety Agency Electro Magnetic Interference ETSO European Transmission System Operators... -
Page 4: Units
Operating Instructions List of Abbreviations Remote Transceiver Receive Squelch SPKR Speaker (Loudspeaker) Source Software Technical Standard Order Transmit Voice Operated IC Threshold Very High Frequency Voltage Direct Current VSWR Voltage Standing Wave Ratio Volume Unit Units Units Volt Millivolt Ampere Milliampere Watt Milliwatt... -
Page 5: Introduction
VHF remote transceiver and remote control unit, instead writing their complete model number. 620X in general for the device family AR620X for: AR6201, AR6203 (Single Block Transceiver) for: RT6201 (Remote Transceiver) for: RCU6201 (Remote Control Unit) General Safety Definitions 1.1. -
Page 6: Warranty Conditions
Operating Instructions Non Warranty Clause Warranty Conditions 1.2. User Conversions and Changes are Not Permitted Any change made by the user excludes any liability on our part (excluding updates for the navigation data base). • The device must not be opened. •... -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
The following graphics of the display content show the 8.33 kHz channel spacing for all possible operation modes. Device Assignment 2.1.1. This manual is valid for the following devices: • AR6201-(XX2) • AR6203-(XX2) • RT6201-(XX0) with RCU6201-(X12) from Software Version SCI1050S305 Version 4.06 SCI1051S305 Version 2.06... -
Page 8: Type Specification Label
Figure 2-1: Type plate (example) Explanation: Type designation: AR6201 = Single Block VHF Transceiver 58 mm (2¼ inch) AR6203 = Single Block VHF Transceiver 160 mm (6.3 inch) RT6201 = Remote VHF Transceiver RCU6201 = Remote Control Unit 58 mm (2¼ inch) Options: 0XX: 8.33/25 kHz channel spacing capability... -
Page 9: Safety-Conscious Utilization
Operating Instructions Device Description Safety-Conscious Utilization 2.1.3. Switch OFF the device before starting or shutting down engines. A voice communication test shall be performed before starting the engine. It should be noted that, if the communication test is carried out close to a ground station, the results may be positive even if the antenna cable is broken or short-circuited. -
Page 10: Controls And Indicators
Operating Instructions Controls and Indicators Controls and Indicators 2.2. AR620X and RCU6201 AR6203 Figure 2-2: Controls and indicators Symbol Description Main Function IC/SQL "Short press" during normal operation (Intercom/Squelch) toggles the RX -SQL ON/OFF. "Long press" during normal operation activates Intercom Menu. "Short press"... - Page 11 Operating Instructions Controls and Indicators Change of Channel Keeping the MOD and STO button Spacing pressed simultaneously longer than -8/25- 2 seconds changes 8.33 to 25 kHz channel spacing and vice versa. Display LCD: Liquid Crystal Display Active frequency Only on the active frequency, transmitting is possible and receiving has priority, even in scan mode.
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Page 12: Start-Up
Operating Instructions Receive and Transmit Mode Start-Up 2.3. Excessive pulses on the DC bus of the aircraft may cause damage on electrical circuits of any installed instrument. Do not switch ON the device during engine start or shutdown • Turn "ON" the device by turning the volume knob clockwise. •... -
Page 13: Frequency Selection Modes
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes • PTT 1 input activates transmission from microphone path 1 • PTT 2 input activates transmission from microphone path 2 • If BOTH MIKES are active / enabled in the installation setup, each input (PTT 1 or 2) activates the transmission from both microphone paths simultaneously. -
Page 14: Standard Mode
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes They appear in the following order: "Standard Mode", "Direct Tune Mode" "Channel Mode", "Standard Mode", and so on. When toggling between the three modes the active frequency always remains the same and active. "SCAN Mode" is a sub-mode of standard mode and used for monitoring two frequencies at the same time. - Page 15 Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Changing the preset frequency in standard mode: • Make a "short press" on the "ROTARY ENCODER" for modification of the 100 MHz digits. Rotate the "ROTARY ENCODER" clockwise/counter clockwise to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps. 118.005 128.000 •...
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Page 16: Direct Tune Mode
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Direct Tune Mode 2.5.2. Press the "MDE" key until the direct tune mode page appears. 118.005 BAT 13.5V Note: The battery information is only displayed if BATTERY VOLTAGE in the installation setup is selected. In direct tune mode, the active frequency appears in the top line. It can be edited by means of the "ROTARY ENCODER"... -
Page 17: Channel Mode
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Note: • The changes become active immediately • Changing the active frequency is possible only when the transceiver is not transmitting. Press the "STO" key to store the active frequency into the next vacant memory place of the user channels database. Channel Mode 2.5.3. -
Page 18: Frequency Storage Functions
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Select/Deselect Channels: 2.5.3.1. Example: With CH01 user channel shown on display: In order to select the channel number: • The first turn clockwise in channel mode provides navigation up user channels CH01 to CH99. • Make a short press of the "ROTARY ENCODER", or: •... - Page 19 Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Store/Restore 2.5.4.1. The transceiver provides two databases: • User channels database - provides 99 channels CH01 to CH99 to store frequencies with the possibility to apply a customized label (identifier) max. 10 alphanumeric characters. • Last channels database - automatically stores 9 last used frequencies with customized identifier if applied, easy to recall as LAST 1 to LAST 9.
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Page 20: Automatic Storage Function
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes Each "short press" on the "ROTARY ENCODER", the cursor is passed to the next position. A short press of the "STO" key stores the label a long press of the "STO" key clears the currently edited label. After storing the transceiver returns back to the previous frequency selection mode. -
Page 21: Squelch
Operating Instructions SQUELCH In all frequency selection modes; • A long press of "↕/SCN" key activates the scan function and changes to STANDARD MODE if activated from CHANNEL or DIRECT TUNE mode. • A short press on the "MDE" key or a long press on "SCN" key terminates scan function. -
Page 22: Rx Field Strength Indication
Operating Instructions Channel Spacing Mode • If the squelch function is active ("ON") the receivers noise is muted. • If the squelch is "OFF" the arrow sign "►" in front of the active frequency stay visible all the time and receiver noise will be audible as long as signal is receiving. -
Page 23: Auxiliary Audio Input
Operating Instructions Intercom Operation In 25 kHz mode, 5 frequency digits are shown. Only operating frequencies with a channel spacing of 25 kHz are selectable. If 8.33 kHz channels are not in use, this mode provides the advantage of faster tuning since skipping the 8.33 kHz frequency steps. -
Page 24: Intercom Operation
Operating Instructions Intercom Operation Intercom Operation 2.10. Intercom operation may be triggered automatically via VOX (with adjustable threshold) or externally via intercom switch. The setting of VOX-threshold and intercom volume is accessible in the pilot intercom menu, in tandem configuration on primary controller only. For a single block, the primary controller is the one directly connected to VHF transmitter. - Page 25 Operating Instructions Intercom Operation Intercom Operation via VOX Via VOX, the intercom operation is automatically activated (threshold adjustable in the intercom menu). With additional RCU6201, VOX threshold for the first intercom circuit is adjustable from primary controller (AR620X or RCU6201) and for the second intercom circuit from second controller RCU6201.
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Page 26: Vox & Speaker Operation
Operating Instructions Menus VOX & Speaker Operation 2.11. Depending on wiring and installation setup, the speaker may either always been enabled, or the speaker can be enabled/disabled by switching configurations using external switch /MIKE_SW. When speaker enabled and not muted, the display will show the loudspeaker sign. -
Page 27: Intercom Volume Menu
Operating Instructions Menus Intercom Volume Menu The active frequency is indicated in the top line of the display, the "IC VOLUME" label and a bar graph with numerical value are show in the bottom line. 118.005 IC VOLUME By means of the "ROTARY ENCODER", the intercom volume is changeable from zero to 46. -
Page 28: Pilots Menu
Operating Instructions Menus 118.005 IC VOX With VOX switched "OFF", activation of intercom operation using the external intercom switch (/IC discrete input) is still possible at any time. The VOX threshold level is not adjustable if VOX forced to be "OFF" (due to enabled speaker in current audio configuration). - Page 29 Operating Instructions Menus Note: This page is not available if in installation setup the dimming input is set to 14 V or 28 V. For this setting, the aircraft dimming circuit controls the brightness parameters. SQUELCH A short press on the "ROTARY ENCODER" provides "SQUELCH" trigger level adjustment.
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Page 30: Warning And Failure Indications
Operating Instructions Warning and Failure Indications Warning and Failure Indications 2.13. Display Contents Description "LOW BATT" is indicated if the supply voltage of the transceiver is below the threshold defined in the installation setup. 118.005 The transceiver is still operable but may have a reduced performance depending on supply voltage. - Page 31 Problem with inter-wiring Contact maintenance shop for assistance. In case of additional questions contact your local BECKER dealer or forward your request direct to BECKER "Product Support Department". In the event of damage or a defect, the entire device must be returned for repair.
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Page 32: Index
Index Index Abbreviations ........ 3 Intercom Volume Menu ....27 Activation of Intercom Operation via Intercom VOX Menu ....27 Intercom Switch ......25 ISOL mode ........24 Activation of Intercom Operation via List of Abbrevations ......3 VOX ........... 25 Menus .........