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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Change History Revision Date Description of Change 1.00 18.03.2016 First Release from SW V6.0 Extended configuration options for GPS 2.00 22.10.2019 Protocol and remote control interface. Accuracy and integrity value selection added List of Service-Bulletins (SB) Service Bulletins have to be inserted into this manual and to be enlisted in the following table.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 1 GENERAL This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and electrical characteristics and about installation and operation of the Mode S Transponder TRT800H. The conditions and tests required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 1.2 Abbreviations Abb. Meaning Explanation Flight ID Flight plan number or if not assigned registration number of aircraft Special Position Activation on request by controllers Identification „Squawk Ident“, transmits SPI Pulse for 18 seconds, which highlights the respective traffic item on the controllers radar screen Aircraft Address...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 1.4 Features In order to operate the Mode S transponder it is necessary to request an ICAO 24-bit Aircraft Address at the responsible national aviation authorities. The received Code is assigned to the specific transponder/aircraft and must be configured within the transponder.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 1.5 Deviations and Important Notes The following deviations have been granted by the FAA: The device is certified to FAA TSO-C112c in lieu of FAA TSO-C112d. Environmental Qualification Testing was performed according to RTCA/DO-160D in lieu of RTCA/DO-160F. The Software of this device was developed according to RTCA DO-178B Design Assurance Level "D".
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 2 OPERATION 2.1 Controls Activate/ deactivate VFR „Squawk Ident“ ON / OFF Active active Squawk Operation Mode Standby standby Squawk Cursor Select Operation adjustment Mode Rotary Knob Change for adjusting values Active Standby at the cursor position Squawk...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation ► Switch ON press button for approx. 0,5 s ON/OFF ► Switch OFFpress button for approx. 3 s ► activate/deactivate VFR Squawk (press shortly) store active Squawk as VFR/VFRW-Squawk ► (press button 3 s, →2.8) ►...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 2.2 Switch ON/OFF Switch ON: press I/O for 0.5 s Switch OFF: press I/O for 3 s 2.2.1 Display information after power up After turning-on the display appears as follows (example): Device Name TRT800H.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Value Meaning Remarks Error indicators PLL Error Internal Error Transmit Failure Check antenna and wiring Low internal voltage Internal error FPGA-Failure Internal error Battery Power too low maybe battery/generator fault 2.4 Display-Brightness ► In active mode (not standby) press for 2 s Display indicates “DIM”...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 2.5.2 Configure Flight-ID Press MODE (repeatedly) until „STBY“ appears Press and hold ID while a counter is shown beside the active squawk. Release ID when “CHANGE FID” is displayed CHANGE FID _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ A B C D E F G H exit Enter Flight-ID with cursor button...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation If no 24-bit address (AA) was defined or entered as “000000“ the transponder operates as a Mode A/C transponder, in that case the following Modes are possible apart from Standby: • A C – „Mode A+C“...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Notes The following suggestions should be considered before installing. The assigned installation company will supply wiring. For diagrams refer to 3.7 Wiring. Transponder, External Memory, all cables and antennas shall be installed according to „FAA AC-143.13-2A Acceptable Methods, Techniques and Practices –...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.4 Unpacking and Inspecting of the Equipment Carefully unpack the equipment and inspect for transport damages. If a damage claim has to be filed, save the shipping container and all packing materials as evidence to your claim. For storage or reshipment the original packaging should be used.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.6 Equipment Connections 3.6.1 Electrical Connections One 15 pin D-SUB miniature connector includes all electrical connections, except for the antenna. Use only an External Memory Adapter TRT800EMxx as this is part of the certification and includes a memory device in which the ICAO 24-bit Aircraft Address is stored.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.6.1.3 Auto-On The Auto-On input allows to define how the transponder will behave when power is supplied to it. If the aircraft is equipped with a dedicated avionics master switch that switches the power supply to the transponder, the pin "Auto-On" must be wired together with the UB+ pin to the avionic master switch.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.7.2 Pin Assignment The transponder may only be operated together with an external memory address adaptor TRT800EMxx Pin Signal Remarks Adaptor Adaptor Adaptor TRT800 TRT800 TRT800 EMRS EMSS ● ● ● Remote control Input ●...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.7.3 Cable plan External Memory EM800 3.7.3.1 Cable plan TRT800EMRS (older version with interface remote) to S/N 90932013 DSUB 15pol white < PIN-5 > black open < PIN-12> yellow cable < PIN-15> FLY_GND ends <...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.7.3.2 Cable plan TRT800EMRS (newer version with interface remote) from S/N 90932114 DSUB 15pol white < PIN-5 > brown open < PIN-12> yellow cable < PIN-15> FLY_GND green ends < PIN-13> SUPP_I/O shield brown RMT-TXD <...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.7.3.3 Cable plan TRT800EMSS (newer version without interface remote) from S/N 91032115 DSUB 15pol white < PIN-5 > brown open < PIN-12> yellow cable < PIN-15> FLY_GND green ends < PIN-13> SUPP_I/O shield <...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.8 Antenna 3.8.1 Antenna Selection • Recommended antennas: see section 3.11 Accessories • Choose an antenna type compatible with the vehicle and the mounting location. • Specified features depend on proper installation of the antenna. •...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.8.3 Antenna Wiring • Suitable antenna cables: see section 3.11 Accessories • Keep wiring as short as possible. • The smallest cable bend radius is 10cm. Avoid sharp bends. • Keep away from an ADF antenna cable at least 12 inches. •...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.10 Starting Up Turn the transponder on with I/O. After start-up the following screens appear (example): 2000 TRT800H. V6.3 FL 030 STBY 7000 FPGA-Vers: 104 The TRT800H starts in standby mode (indicated with STBY).
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.12 Drawings 3.12.1 Dimensions Power/RS232 TRT800 Static Air TRT800H Antenna 65 mm Ø 57 mm 170 mm 15 mm 20mm 3.12.2 Mounting Advices Connections Area Panel Cut-out Ø 57,5 mm 4 x Ø 4 mm 47,0 mm Fixing clips (spring) left / right...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Page 5 Altitude correction settings 18000 ft: 25000 ft: + 100ft (part 2) 35000 ft: 50ft exit Note : Position data will only be displayed if • a GPS protocol is set (NMEA / FREEFLIGHT / …) •...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation The ICAO Flight Plan only specifies 7 characters for FID. f.u.n.k.e. AVIONICS GmbH reserves 8 characters as stated in ED-73B for further expansion of the flight plan. The user shall only program 7 characters for FID. 4.3.4 Reply Information - Speed Category (RI) Setup→4.5.4 Besides AA, AC and FID another important part of the Mode-S data is...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation periodically sent data (squitters, ADS-B) is reduced. This allows ATC to distinguish between airborne aircraft and those on the ground and it reduces the Mode S channel load. For small aircraft, authorities normally do not require such a ground switch.
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation The standard setting for most GPS receivers is NMEA 4800 baud. If NMEA_RAIM or FREEFLIGHT is selected static Source Integrity Level (SIL) and Navigation Accuracy Category (NAC) can be configured additionally. How to change configuration settings is described in the manual chapter 4.5.4 Important FAA-Note: The ADS-B function of this device has not been evaluated...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Option Description Baud rate Other Comm-A/B- Data format for special purpose. An 38400 support additional data link processor allows COMM-A/B operation and processing of the position information of a flight management system simultaneously Disabled No communication via RS232 interface.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation The NAC value can only be configured if the GPS protocol is set to either FREEFLIGHT or NMEA_RAIM. In this case, one can choose either "0" (unknown accuracy) or "AUTO" (NAC will be set according to the data provided by the GPS receiver).
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation The check for correspondence between the primary altimeter and the TRT800H is usually performed every 24 months as part of the aircraft's altimeter checks. Altitude correction is based on setup configurable offset values at five interpolation points ( 2,000, 8,000, 18,000, 25,000 and 35,000 ft).The offset value itself is limited to a range from -100 to + 100ft at each point (10ft steps).
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 4.5.2 Transponder configuration/record structure Aircraft related parts of transponder configuration are stored in one out of eight possible records (record=presetting). Each record contains the following information: • Aircraft Address (AA, 24bit) • Aircraft category (AC) •...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) Start-up Transponder 2000 Ensure, the transponder-mode is FL 030 „STBY“. If necessary change the STBY 7000 mode by pressing MODE ENTER SETUP Press A counter is shown at the upper-right corner.
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) MODE Record 1: At this stage the respective speed category shall be selected by using Speed Cat.: 08-15 the rotary knob. next MODE Record 1: At this stage a GPS receiver for ADS-B Out can be selected GPS/INT: NMEA/..
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) 11. At this stage remote interface for Record 1: communication between TRT800H REMOTE Header: and remote header can be activated Yes/No/Test (Selectable by rotary knob). next If no TRT800RT is connected, "No"...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 4.5.5 Altitude Correction Setup Description→4.4.4 Altitude correction setup shall be executed by qualified personnel only! Pilot and owner are responsible for correctly set altitude offset values. The use/setting of altitude correction values is only necessary in exceptional cases (see 4.4.4 for details) Altitude correction is based on five interpolation points ( 2000, 10000, 18000, 25000 and 35000 ft).The offset value at each interpolation point...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) After release of ID the first altitude level + corresponding offset value is Altitude: 2000 ft displayed. Offset 0 ft next 5. Change offset value with rotary knob Altitude: 2000 ft Offset 0 ft next...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation 5 APPENDIX 5.1 Technical Data Compliance CS-ETSO-2C112a EASA.21O.269 FAA TSO-C112c Applicable Documents CS-ETSO-2C112a FAA TSO-C112c EUROCAE ED-73C Class 1 Level 2es RTCA DO-181D Class 1 Level 2es EUROCAE ED-26 RTCA DO-160D RTCA DO-178B Software-Level D Temperature Ranges Operation -20 °C to +55 °C;...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Fuse External 2A-slow-blow fuse Mounting Panel cut-out d=57,5 mm Weight 0,6 kg (1.32 lbs.) Receiver Characteristics: RF input power level resulting in a 90 % reply rate: Sensitivity A. MTL for ATCRBS and ATCRBS/Mode S All-Call interrogations: -74 dBm ±3 dB.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(2xx)-(26x) Operation and Installation Characteristic DO–160D Section Cat. Condition Induced Signal Susceptibility 19.0 Radio Frequency 20.0 Susceptibility Emission of RF Energy 21.0 Lightning Induced Transient 22.0 Susceptibility Lightning Direct Effects 23.0 No test required Icing 24.0 No test required Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) 25.0 5.3 DO-178B Open Problem Reports There are no open problem reports for the software of this device.
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