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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Change History Revision Date Description of Change 1.00 18.03.2016 First Release from SW V6.0 List of Service-Bulletins (SB) Service Bulletins have to be inserted into this manual and to be enlisted in the following table. Rev.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Attenuation from antenna to transponder at 1090 MHz must not exceed 1.5 dB! 3.9 Post-Installation Check A certified maintenance shop must verify proper operation of the transponder by testing in accordance with Appendix F of “14 CFR Part 43 –...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation 3.10 Starting Up Turn the transponder on with I/O. After start-up the following screens appear: 2000 TRT800H. V6.0 FL 030 STBY 7000 FPGA-Vers: 102 The TRT800H starts in standby mode (indicated with STBY). In order to change into operational mode (indicated with ACS) press MODE .
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation • GPS receiver is connected and transmits data (if not: “Pos. :no data” is displayed) • a valid position is transmitted (if not: “Pos. :wrong data” displayed). While configuration summary page is displayed no new position data will be processed.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Only one of the Codes mentioned in the table above must be used. 4.3.3 Flight-ID (FID) Setup→4.5.4 Per ICAO regulation Mode-S data must contain a valid flight identification (FID), to ensure that the correlation between flight plan and radar data will work automatically.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Setup→4.5.4 Wiring→3.7.3 4.4.2 Option Remote Header The transponder provides a TRT800RT remote control interface. If a remote header TRT800RT is connected transponder can be remote controlled via this interface. Remote interface provides control of all standard user inputs available during standard operational mode.
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Important FAA-Note: The ADS-B function of this device has not been evaluated during the FAA TSO certification process other than to ensure non-interference. Due to the SW assurance of DAL "D", the ADS-B function cannot be used in the US National Airspace.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation 4.4.4 Altitude Correction/Offset Setup→4.5.5 The TRT800H has an integrated, temperature compensated high- precision pressure sensor. This sensor is factory-calibrated so that it will yield accurate flight level (uncorrected pressure altitude) within the entire altitude range.
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation 4.5.1 Setup Menu Control In order to access the functions described in the following paragraphs push and hold ID in Standby mode. Release ID if desired counter value/ menu name is displayed to enter the menu. The following menu entries are selectable: Count Displayed Name Function...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation 4.5.3 Transponder configuration/record handling At least one record is stored in external memory. Up to 8 records can be additional be applied during setup process. If more than one record is applied, the active record must be selected out of a list (determined by FID) during start-up of the transponder.
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) AA : EF123456 ► / ▲▼……..select position (^) AC : FID: ^BCDEFG rotary knob..change value next MODE Record 1: With the rotary knob you can select „yes“ if a Ground Switch is installed, if not select “no”...
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TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(26x) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) MODE 10. With ID further Records can now Records be created and configured as ID=Edit Records described in the aforementioned steps EXIT At start-up of the transponder one of the defined records with all associated configurations need to be selected MODE...
TRT800H / P/N 800ATC-H-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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-(26x)-(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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