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- Page 1 TRT800 Mode S Transponder P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation (Document-No. 03.2102.010.71e)
- Page 2 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Change History Revision Date Description of Change 2.00 17.11.2008 FAV-First Release Input of RI-Code (4.1.6) during setup 2.01 24.04.2009 Added explanation of „LOCK“ indicator in 2.3 In consequence of customer feedback added hint in section 4.2.1.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Table of Contents GENERAL ..................5 Symbols ...................5 Abbreviations ................5 Customer Support ..............6 Features ...................7 OPERATION ..................8 Controls..................8 ON/OFF..................10 Display-Indications ..............10 Flight-ID (FID) ................12 2.4.1 Display of Flight-ID ............12 2.4.2 Configure Flight-ID ............12 Transponder Mode selection..........13 Squawk-Setting ..............13... - Page 4 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 3.8.3 Antenna Wiring ............22 Post-Installation Check ............22 3.10 Starting Up ................23 3.11 Accessories................23 3.12 Drawings ................24 3.12.1 Dimensions..............24 3.12.2 Mounting Advices ............24 SETTINGS ..................25 Overview ................25 4.1.1 Error Logging...............25 4.1.2 ICAO 24-Bit Aircraft Address (AA).......25 4.1.3 Aircraft Category (AC) ..........26...
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Page 5: General
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation GENERAL This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and electrical characteristics and about installation and operation of the Mode S Transponder TRT800. Symbols Advices whose non-observance can cause radiation damage to the human body or ignition of combustible... -
Page 6: Customer Support
Customer Support In order to facilitate a rapid handling of return shipments, please follow the instructions of the input guide „Reshipment RMA“ provided at the Service-Area within the Funkwerk Avionics web portal www.funkwerk- avionics.com. Any suggestions for improvement of our manuals are welcome. -
Page 7: Features
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 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 authoritys. The received Code is assigned to the specific transponder/aircraft and must be configured within the transponder. -
Page 8: Operation
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation OPERATION Controls activate/ deactivate VFR „Squawk Ident“ ON / OFF Active Squawk Operation Mode Standby (Mode) Squawk Cursor adjustment Select Operation Mode Rotary Knob Change for adjusting values Active Standby at the cursor... - Page 9 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Switch ON press button for appr. 0,5 s ON/OFF Switch OFF press button for appr. 3 s 1. activate/deactivate VFR Squawk (press shortly) 2. store active Squawk as VFR/VFRW- Squawk (press button 3 s) see section. 2.7 1.
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Page 10: On/Off
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation ON/OFF press button for Switch ON: 0.5 s press button for Switch OFF: After turning-on the display appears as follows: Device Name Software-Version Firmware-Version (Example) If more than one aircraft address/FID exist, select the correct entry with the rotary knob and confirm with . - Page 11 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Value Meaning Remarks Transponder is transmitting: • Appears per reply Replies on Interrogations Extended Squitter (ADS-B out) diamond 7000 active Squawk Transponder is locked by a Lock Information (indicated ground station and will be...
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Page 12: Flight-Id (Fid)
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Flight-ID (FID) The FID is an identifier required by Mode-S Operation. During future application of flight plans a FID could be assigned on a per flight basis. If no FID is assigned (today’s normal case) the registration marking of the aircraft should be used as FID. -
Page 13: Transponder Mode Selection
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Transponder Mode selection Press (repeatedly) to select from following Modes: • STBY „Standby“ Transponder only responds to directly addressed Mode S interrogations, squitter remains active. If a ground switch is connected, actuation of this switch will cause the transponder switch to standby mode. -
Page 14: Vfr - Squawk
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation VFR – Squawk The transponder features a user-defined squawk code for VFR-flight (factory setting: 7000): • Activate VFR-Squawk: Press („VFR“ is indicated), now the active Squawk is moved into Standby but not visible because the indication of the Standby Squawk is overlapped by „VFR“... -
Page 15: Installation
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation INSTALLATION 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 –... -
Page 16: Unpacking And Inspecting Of The Equipment
• In cooperation with a maintenance shop, location and kind of the installation are specified. The maintenance shop can supply all cables. Suitable sets of cables are available from Funkwerk Avionics GmbH. • Select a position away from heat sources. Care for adequate convection cooling. -
Page 17: Equipment Connections
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 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 AC Address Adaptor TRT800EM or TRT800EMSS as they are part of the certification and include a memory with the stored ICAO 24bit Aircraft Address. -
Page 18: Static Air Port
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 3.6.1.3 Background Illumination • To switch off illumination connect „LIGHT“ to „GND“ or leave it unconnected. • Illumination can be varied using an input voltage (dimmer or switch) from 0 V .. +UB connected to „LIGHT“. -
Page 19: Wiring
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Wiring 3.7.1 Conductor Cross Section Power Supply (Power, GND): AWG20 (0,62 mm²) Signals: AWG22 (0,38 mm²) The conductors must be approved for aircraft use. 3.7.2 TRT800EM – External Memory Refer to 3.6.1.3 Background Illumination Ground If a ground switch is connected, in “on-ground“... -
Page 20: Trt800Emss - External Memory (With Rs232)
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 3.7.3 TRT800EMSS – External Memory (with RS232) Ground Switch/ If a ground switch is connected, in “on-ground“ state pin 15 must be connected to „GND“, FLY-GND otherwise leave Pin 15 open. Refer to 3.6.1.3 Background Illumination... -
Page 21: Antenna
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 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. -
Page 22: Antenna Wiring
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) 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. -
Page 23: Starting Up
Starting Up Turn the transponder on with After startup the following screens appear: The TRT800 starts in Standby Mode (indicated with STBY). In order to change into operational mode (indicated with ACS) press Very important is the correct configuration of the 24bit Aircraft-Address (see 4.2.1 Setup Steps). -
Page 24: Drawings
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) 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... -
Page 25: Settings
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation SETTINGS Overview The TRT800 is capable of storing the following information: • ICAO 24-Bit Aircraft-Address (AA), see section 4.2.1 • Aircraft Category (AC), see section 4.1.3, e.g. o „19“ for gliders o „21“ for aircrafts with a MTWO under 15.500 lbs, motor glider o „1C“... -
Page 26: Aircraft Category (Ac)
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Only the assigned AA has to be used and must not be modified at any time, because a duplicate address would jeopardize the data surveillance and integrity figures of Mode S. If no AA is stored, after power on the display shows “CRADLE OFF”... -
Page 27: Option Ground-Switch
FID into the transponder the last remaining digits must be filled with blanks. The ICAO Flight Plan only specifies 7 characters for FID. Funkwerk Avionics reserves 8 characters as stated in ED- 73B for further expansion of the flight plan. The user shall only program 7 characters for FID. -
Page 28: Serielle Schnittstelle (Rs232)
Setting for all described GPS-systems: 1 .. 2 messages per 2 secs. Information regarding Comm-A/B support as to usability of other GPS equipment are available from Funkwerk Avionics GmbH. Document-No: 03.2102.010.71e / Revision: 2.02... -
Page 29: Configuration
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Configuration Programming of the ICAOA 24-bit Aircraft Address and of the Aircraft Category shall be executed by qualified personnel only! A wrong Aircraft Address or Flight ID may cause serious problems ATC or with ACAS/TCAS systems! Pilot and owner are responsible for correctly set transponder data. - Page 30 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) Press A counter is shown at the upper-right corner Hold the counter has reached „47“ Release You have now entered the configuration mode for the ICAO 24-bit address. Initially the Cursor „^“ is located at the first digit in the lower line.
- Page 31 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) With digit 9 and the following the Flight-ID is defined (e. g. DEOLK) Important: Without blanks or any special characters and also without dashes. The last digits of the line must be filled with blanks.
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Page 32: Functions Overview
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Step Display (Example) 14. Press . You have now left the configuration mode and are back in normal operation. 15. Switch Off the transponder 16. Switch On the transponder. Your ICAO 24-Bit Aircraft Address is now stored. - Page 33 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Test-Mode • leave the test mode with display error logging press to return to STBY enter ICAO-24bit Aircraft Address / Aircraft Category (AC) / Flight-ID (FID) • the button shifts the Cursor („^“) one digit to the...
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Page 34: Appendix
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation APPENDIX Technical Data Compliance CS-ETSO-2C112a EASA.21O.045 Applicable Documents CS-ETSO-2C112a EUROCAE ED-73B Class 2 Level 2es EUROCAE ED-26 RTCA DO-160D RTCA DO-178B Software-Level D Temperature Ranges Operation -20 °C to +55 °C; für 30 min +70°C Storage -55 °C to +85 °C... - Page 35 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation 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. B. MTL for Mode S interrogations: -74 dBm ±...
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Page 36: Environmental Conditions
TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Environmental Conditions Sectio Characteristic DO–160D Cat. Condition Temperature / Altitude Low ground survival 4.5.1 – 55°C temperature Low operating temperature 4.5.1 – 20°C High ground survival 4.5.2 + 85°C Temperature High Short-time Operating 4.5.2... - Page 37 TRT800 / P/N 800ATC-(200)-(200) Operation and Installation Sectio Characteristic DO–160D Cat. Condition Susceptibility 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...
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