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  • Page 1 Park Air T6-RV VHF Receiver User Documentation...
  • Page 2 This information and intellectual property contained herein is confidential between Northrop Grumman and the client and remains the exclusive property of Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman does not warrant that this document is error free.
  • Page 3 Foreword This user documentation gives the necessary information for a user to install and understand the operation of the radio supplied by Northrop Grumman. Copyright and trademarks This documentation could contain information provided by other equipment manufacturers. It is acknowledged that the copyright of any third party information is retained by the respective holder.
  • Page 4 Health and safety Disposal This equipment is covered by the European Directive 2012/19/EU. Items must not be disposed of in domestic waste. Disposal must be made using designated collection facilities appointed by the government or the local authorities in your area. RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU compliant.
  • Page 5 The radio AC supply must have a 5 Amp time-delay fuse fitted. Unauthorized modifications Changes or modifications made to equipment without the approval of Northrop Grumman, or parties authorized by Northrop Grumman, could invalidate the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 6 Email: support@parkairsystems.com Telephone (24 hours): Within the UK, 01778 381557 International, +44 1778 381557 Mail: Customer Services Department Northrop Grumman Park Air Systems Ltd Northfields Market Deeping Peterborough PE6 8UE Web Site: www.northropgrummaninternational.com/capabilities/aviation-customer-support T6-D-USER-RV-EN Page vi...
  • Page 7 Approvals and standards Approvals R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC/RED 2014/53/EU Standards EMC EN 301 489-22 v1.3.1 2003-11 Safety BS EN 60950-1:2010 AM Voice EN 300 676-1 v1.5.2 2011-03 T6-D-USER-RV-EN Page vii © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 8 CE type approval > W Z< /Z d s,& dms ^m W & Z> > > T6-D-USER-RV-EN Page viii © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 9  Section 3. Installation - standalone, the Park Air C4 cabinet and legacy T6 cabinet  Section 4. Operation - how to use the Park Air T6-RV  Section 5. Maintenance - periodic tasks and part replacement  Section 6.
  • Page 10 Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms Ampere alternating current ACARS aircraft communications addressing and reporting system Active The radio is operationally active (IP RRC terminology) automatic gain control automatic level control amplitude modulation air traffic control air traffic management baud symbol rate or modulation rate in symbols per second or pulses per second built-in-test...
  • Page 11 Glossary of abbreviations, acronyms and technical terms (continued) Off-air standard An extremely high stability RF frequency source, for example GPS OLED organic light emitting diode unit of resistance Phantom PTT DC control voltage applied to transmit audio input lines Phantom Squelch DC control voltage applied to receive audio output lines pk-pk peak to peak parts per million...
  • Page 12 Park Air Sapphire The Sapphire concept builds on almost 50 years of Park Air innovation, delivering a truly integrated approach to providing ground-to-air solutions. The aim of Sapphire is to optimise the customer’s experience. The result is a coherent and unified collection of system components, backed up by a tailored suite of support services.
  • Page 13 1 Overview 1.1 Introduction The Park Air T6-RV VHF receiver is a class-leading analogue and IP, ACARS, voice and data radio, with the flexibility for any scenario, integrated into a small light package. The Park Air T6-RV options: There are four frequency range options that extend from 112 to 155.975 MHz ...
  • Page 14 1.1.1 Standalone operation The Park Air T6-RV can be used as a standalone desktop radio with the addition of a suitable AC and/or DC supply a VHF antenna and a headset. Park Air Sapphire products are: Park Air T6-A-CK Connector Kit ...
  • Page 15 1.2 Park Air T6-RV The product codes and product names of the radio, options, accessories and documentation for the T6-RV radio. 1.2.1 Park Air T6-RV product code Product code Product name Notes T6-RV VHF receiver 1.2.2 Park Air T6-RV options...
  • Page 16 Intentionally Blank Page 1-4 Overview T6-D-USER-RV-EN © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 17 2 Description The T6-RV interfaces are shown in this section. 2.1 Front panel interfaces Busy indicators Rotary/push switch Display LAN 3 connector Reference frequency monitor connector Microphone/headset On/off switch connector Soft function keys Status indicator Loudspeaker Control Notes On/off switch Front panel on/off of the radio 2.1.1 On/off switch Display...
  • Page 18 2.1.1 On/off switch Control Notes On/off switch The power cord is the power disconnect device. Note: This action symbol is used in the document. 2.1.2 Display This is a high resolution OLED display. Note: In the example, two parameter fields are shown and one is blank. 118.000 MHz Parameter fields Up to three parameter fields can...
  • Page 19 2.1.4 Busy indicators Busy indicator Function Notes The radio receives The busy indicator illuminates amber 2.1.5 Rotary/push switch Action Notes Changes selected volume setting. Adjust the rotary/push switch Changes the display menu Selects. Push the rotary/push switch Saves settings Note: These action symbols are used in the document.
  • Page 20 2.2 Rear panel connectors AUDIO connector LINK connector DC input ANTENNA connector FAC (facilities) connector Not used E1 connector FILTER connector AC input RF LINK connector LAN 1 connector LAN 2 connector Earth stud connector Each connector type is shown in the table below and associated connection cable colour codes. Connector Connector type Cable...
  • Page 21 2.2.1 VoIP connectivity There are two ED-137 Ethernet connection options LAN 1 and LAN 2, on the rear of the radio: Ethernet connection (LAN 2) Ethernet connection (LAN 1) Note: Each LAN connector has a unique address. The radio connected to two digital voice communication and control systems (VCCS): VCCS 1 VCCS 2 Network...
  • Page 22 2.2.2 E1 connectivity There is an connection for digital radio systems, digitalised voice communication systems (VCCS) and RCMS: E1 connection 2.2.3 Analogue connectivity There is an AUDIO connection for analogue (4-wire E & M) radio systems: Analogue connection (AUDIO) When two radios are paired, the analogue connection can be linked: Radio A Audio, PTT and squelch link Note:...
  • Page 23 2.2.4 Auto-tune cavity filter connectivity There is a FILTER connection on the rear of the radio: Transmit antenna Auto-tune cavity filter connector connector Control connector FILTER control When two radios are paired a J4 Line Switch is used: Main radio J4 E&M Auto-tune cavity filter line switch...
  • Page 24 2.2.7 Antenna connectivity There are a number of standalone and main/standby antenna configurations. More information on antenna configurations can be found in 2.3 Antenna configurations. Standalone operation Main/standby operation Receive Receive Not used Standby receive RF link* *Uses the T6-RV internal solid-state RF change-over. Note: External Park Air antenna change-over relays and/or splitter will be required for some antenna configurations.
  • Page 25 2.3 Antenna configurations 2.3.1 Standalone configuration Receive antenna 2.3.2 Main/standby configurations Receive antenna with RF link: Receive antenna Main radio Note: RF LINK A link cable is necessary Note: In the example, two radios are linked and their Active settings are set to Manual.
  • Page 26 Receive antenna with a Park Air Z4 solid-state changeover relay (which is referred to in this section as a solid-state relay): Receive 28 V DC switching option antenna Main radio Solid-state relay* Control cable option *Note: DC switching or control cable option Standby radio Receive antenna with a Park Air Z4 3dB receiver splitter...
  • Page 27 2.4 Radio label The radio label is on the bottom of the radio. 2.4.1 Serial number label A serial number label is on the rear of the radio. 2.4.2 QR code The QR code includes the serial number. Page 2-11 Description T6-D-USER-RV-EN ©...
  • Page 28 Intentionally Blank Page 2-12 Description T6-D-USER-RV-EN © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 29 3 Installation Dangerous voltage You must be suitably qualified to terminate a mains supply to the equipment. Earth connection This equipment must be earthed. The earth terminal of the AC connector must be used as the safety earth. AC and/or DC supply The power cord/s is/are the radio’s disconnect supply device/s.
  • Page 30 3.2 Park Air C4 cabinet installation 3.2.1 Tool-free installation Park Air C4 cabinet (front) Cabinet shelf Identify the required radio position Cabinet shelf Rear of radio Hold the radio with both hands Slide Rear of radio Slide the radio on the rear feet to the rear of the shelf Earth stud Cabinet shelf...
  • Page 31 3.2.2 Connect the cables If the radio is fitted to a wired position in the cabinet, the radio control cables are wrapped together. Connect the RJ45 cables as applicable. The cables are colour-coded. RJ45 cable colour Radio RJ45 connection AUDIO Orange LINK Yellow...
  • Page 32 3.3 Legacy Park Air T6 cabinet installation To fit a Park Air T6 radio to a Cooper B-Line cabinet, a mounting adaptor is to be used. 3.3.1 Legacy Park Air T6 cabinet accessories Product code Product name T6-A-CMA1 Cooper B-Line cabinet mounting adaptor for 1 or 2 T6 radios 3.3.2 Mounting adaptor installation To fit the mounting adaptor to a Cooper B-Line cabinet: Identify the cabinet position where the radio is to be fitted.
  • Page 33 4 Operation The easy-to-use menu-driven T6 radio has a clear, easy-to-read screen and icons. To help the user, the switch and soft key icons detailed in 2 Description are shown in the instruction steps. 4.1 Turn the radio on Make sure the radio is connected to an AC and/or DC supply ...
  • Page 34 4.2 The screen menus 4.2.1 Settings These are the radio settings. To look in Settings: Select  Scroll so that Settings is shown:  Status Settings Information To enter the settings list: Push  The settings list screen is shown. Volume Loudspeaker Freq 118.000 MHz Step 25 kHz...
  • Page 35 Settings Description Notes Default Selection of loudspeaker (shown) or headset volume. Volume Loudspeaker Loudspeaker/Headset volume Loudspeaker Adjust the volume setting with the rotary/push switch Option Freq 118.000 MHz Carrier frequency Example of carrier frequency minimum Freq Preset 1 Frequency Preset 1 to 100 Step 25 kHz Front panel frequency step size...
  • Page 36 4.2.2 Status This is the operational status of the radio. To look in Status: Select  Scroll so that Status is shown.  Status Settings To enter the status list: Push  The status list screen is shown: Test FULL SERVICE Status Messages To view more status information/analogue measurements: Scroll...
  • Page 37 Status Description Notes Test Built-in test (BIT) 4.3.1 How to do a BIT test from the front panel FULL SERVICE BIT system service level 4.2.3 BIT system service level Reduced and No Service status message/s: AC Supply DC Supply Status Messages Ambient Temp Only necessary messages (faults) are shown, see System...
  • Page 38 4.2.4 Information This is the information about the radio. To enter Information: Select  Scroll so that Information is shown:  Settings Information To enter the Information list: Push  The Information list screen is shown. Model T6-RV 24-03610031/1 To view more information: Scroll ...
  • Page 39 Screen Information Description Notes T6-RV Radio model number Model 24-03610031/1 Product code identification number Example of product code identification number Serial No. 12345678 Serial number Example of serial number Option Installed T6-O-112-156 T6 option - frequency range Examples of options fitted to the radio T6-O-AMV T6 option - AM Voice Firmware Installed...
  • Page 40 4.3 How to guides 4.3.1 How to do a BIT test from the front panel Test is shown in the status list: Select  Scroll so that Status is shown.  Status Settings To enter the status list: Push  The status list screen is shown: Test FULL SERVICE...
  • Page 41 Mozilla Firefox™  Microsoft Internet Explorer 9™ onwards.  Northrop Grumman recommends the use of Google Chrome. Enter the IP address of the radio in the browser address bar. The web server is shown: Under revision Browse the web server to find the radio configuration to be changed.
  • Page 42 Intentionally Blank Page 4-10 Operation T6-D-USER-RV-EN © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 43 To set the radio’s internal reference frequency: Connect a sufficiently accurate frequency counter to the Reference frequency monitor connector on the front panel of the radio with the correct test cable. Northrop Grumman recommends the Park Air A6-ATE6000 confidence test equipment.
  • Page 44 5.2 Status message procedure The table shows Status messages, message descriptions and necessary actions. Status messages Description Action Measure the AC supply AC Supply AC supply failed/disconnected Do a continuity test of the AC fuse DC supply less than minimum DC Measure the DC supply voltage level DC Supply...
  • Page 45 Make sure that radio failure is not due to an external failure, for example, antenna circuit VSWR. If the internal fault condition is still displayed, return the radio to Northrop Grumman, see Park Air Services. Notes: A radio whose Service Status changes to No Service, automatically becomes Inactive. The faulty radio drops its SIP session in accordance with ED-137.
  • Page 46 Move the fan away from the rear panel. Disconnect the fan connector. Clip-on connector Note: The radio is shown on its left-hand side Check the heatsink cooling fins for blockages. Connect the new fan. Note the cable and fan position: Cable position Fan markings Note:...

  • Page 47: Connector Information

    6 Connector information 6.1 Front panel connectors The front panel connector pin-outs: LAN 3 connector Connector Signal Characteristics TD+ output Balanced 100 ohm output, 10/100 Mbits per second. TD- output RD+ input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not used Not used RD- input...
  • Page 48 6.2 Rear panel connectors The rear panel connector pin-outs: AUDIO connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics Phantom squelch (if Enabled): Audio Line Out - STANDARD - normally open, closed on squelch lift (default). 600 ohm balanced, transformer coupled. INVERTED - normally closed, Adjustable from -30 dBm to +10 dBm (±2 dB) in open on squelch lift.
  • Page 49 FAC (facilities) connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics STANDARD - normally open, closed when active (default). Active/Inactive Grounding output, 200 mA maximum. INVERTED - normally closed, open when active. Analogue voltage, from 1 V at -110 dBm RF RSSI output input, increasing linearly by 0.075 V/dB, to 10 V at +10 dBm RF input.
  • Page 50 E1 connector Connector Signal Configuration Characteristics Balanced 120 ohm, 2.048 Mbits per RRing input second (±50 ppm), HDB3 Coding. Protected with 28 V differential and common mode clamp and 1.25 A fuse in RTip input each line. Not connected Balanced 120 ohm, 2.048 Mbits per The highest squelch Channel TRing output second (±50 ppm), HDB3 Coding.
  • Page 51 LAN 1 connector Connector Signal Characteristics TD+ output Balanced 100 ohm output, 10/100 Mbits per second. TD- output RD+ input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not connected LAN 1 RJ45 Not connected RD- input Balanced 100 ohm input, 10/100 Mbits per second. Not connected Not connected A valid link illuminates amber LED...
  • Page 52 The cable used to connect between the equipment and the user’s AC power source must be 3-core (to IEC 227) rated 250 VAC at 8 amps, and have a minimum cross-sectional area of 1.0 mm per core. Northrop Grumman recommends the use of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated cable. The cable must be fitted with the IEC approved equipment connector and conform to this...
  • Page 53 ANTENNA connector Connector Connection The Antenna connector can be configured for: Receive only.  ANTENNA N-type socket RF LINK connector Connector Connection The RF Link connector can be configured for: Receive RF link.  RF LINK N-type socket Page 6-7 Connector information T6-D-USER-RV-EN ©...
  • Page 54 Intentionally Blank Page 6-8 Connector information T6-D-USER-RV-EN © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 55 7 Specification 7.1 T6-RV specifications Parameter Value Operating frequencies 118 MHz to 137 MHz Extendable to between 112 MHz and 156 MHz Dimensions 79 mm (2U) high 210 mm (half-rack) wide 420 mm deep Weight 3.5 kg Waveforms AM Voice with 25 kHz and 8.33 kHz channel spacings AM Wideband ACARS VDL-M2...
  • Page 56 7.2 T6-RV features and benefits Feature Benefit Environmental Impact and Efficiency Reduced whole life costs Efficiency increased and power consumption decreased Ten-year service interval and fifteen-year service lifetime Reduced initial and ongoing costs Reduced environmental impact No RoHS 2 specified materials used Better environmental performance Quality of Communications Class-leading RF performance...
  • Page 57 Feature Benefit Simplified installation, set-up and usability Half the size and weight of previous models More channels in available cabinet space No tools required for cabinet installation Intuitive user interface High resolution OLED graphical display Main rotary input control Context-specific soft buttons Indicator icons Visual indications of radio activity Loudspeaker to monitor voice...
  • Page 58 Intentionally Blank Page 7-4 Specification T6-D-USER-RV-EN © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 59 8 Associated equipment 8.1 Table of associated equipment Product code Product name Notes A portable automated RF communications test system A6-ATE6000 Confidence test equipment used to provide confidence that Park Air radios and systems are functioning correctly. For use with A6-ATE6000 to allow confidence testing of A6-O-T6S3RAD Radio test suite for use with T6 radios T6 Radios.
  • Page 60 8.2 C4 cabinet specifications Capacity Height Width Depth 40 U 1989 mm 600 mm 675 mm 30 U 1544 mm 600 mm 675 mm 8.2.1 C4 cabinet fixing holes 569.0 72.0 12.5 (x4) ALL DIMENSIONS IN MM Page 8-2 Associated equipment T6-D-USER-RV-EN ©...
  • Page 61 +44 (0) 1778 381557 To refer to Park Air T6 User Documentation (and system documentation if applicable) online use your Northfields Email: sales@parkairsystems.com Northrop Grumman supplied login to the Park Air Portal. Market Deeping Web site: www.northropgrumman.com/ParkAir Peterborough PE6 8UE Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Version 1.0...
  • Page 62 Intentionally Blank Intentionally Blank Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 Park Air T6 Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015 © Park Air Systems Ltd 2015...
  • Page 63 Index Connectivity ......7-2 AC input ......2-4, 2-7 Analogue .
  • Page 64 FAC connector ... . . 2-4, 2-7, 3-3, 6-3 J4 E&M line switch ... . . 2-6, 2-7, 8-1 Facilities Connectivity .
  • Page 65 Screen menus ......4-2 Parameter field ..... . . 2-2 Information .
  • Page 66 Auto-tune cavity filter ....2-7 Cavity filter ..... .1-2, 8-1 Receiver splitter .

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