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- Page 1 Beacon Decoder BD406 PBD406 Installation and Operation Manual DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 Article-No. 0629.294-071 Becker Avionics GmbH • Baden-Airpark B108 • 77836 Rheinmünster • Germany +49 7229 305-0 • Fax +49 7229 305-217 http://www.becker-avionics.com • E-mail: info@becker-avionics.com...
- Page 2 The product documentations from Becker Avionics have to be obeyed. To the extent that Becker Avionics provide component or system options based upon data or specifications provided by the user, the user is responsible for determining that such data and specifications are suitable and sufficient for all applications and reasonably foreseeable uses of the components or systems.
- Page 3 Preface Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a Becker Avionics product. We are pleased that you have chosen our product and we are confident that it will meet your expectations. For development and manufacturing of our product, the guidelines for highest quality and reliability have been borne in mind, supplemented by selection of high-quality material, responsible production and testing in accordance with the standards.
- Page 4 Cover Page 05/2021 Introduction 05/2021 Chapter 1 – 4 05/2021 Section / Issue Page No.: Description Chapter 1-112 Updated: Editorial adjustments. Added: New variant BD406-(003) © by Becker Avionics GmbH / all rights reserved BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Electrical Bonding and Grounding ..................57 Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ........58 Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, J1 Connector (PBD406 J6 Connector) ..... 59 Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ....... 60 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021... - Page 6 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, J1 Connector ............61 Antenna Installation ......................62 Installation Setup ......................... 62 Start Installation Setup ...................... 62 Device Info ........................63 General Configuration ....................... 64 Audio Warnings ......................... 65 Dimming Input ........................
- Page 7 Figure 25: Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ............58 Figure 26: Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, J1 Connector (PBD406 J6 Connector) .......... 59 Figure 27: Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ............ 60 Figure 28: Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, J1 Connector ................
- Page 8 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation List of Abbreviations List of Abbreviations ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange Bits per second CBIT Continuous Built-In Test Course Deviation Indicator Control Head Chassis Module COSPAS Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress (Russian words “Cosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov”)
- Page 9 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Units Units Ampere Milliampere °C Degree Celsius Centimeter cd/m2 Candela Per Square Meter (1 cd/m2 = 1 nit) Power Ratio In Decibel referenced to 1 mW Leistungsverhältnis in Dezibel in Bezug auf 1 mW Decibel...
- Page 10 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation General Safety Definitions Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not prevented, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not prevented, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not prevented, could result in minor or moderate injury.
- Page 11 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Disposal The packaging material is inflammable, by burning toxic fumes may develop. This product contains materials that fall under the special disposal regulation. We recommend the disposal of such materials in accordance with the current environmental laws.
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Page 13: General Description
Spare Parts ........................31 Documentation ........................31 This manual describes the Becker Avionics COSPAS/SARSAT Beacon Decoder BD406 and PBD406 and its variants. The type plate on your device shows the part number for identification purposes (see "Type Plate", page 36). -
Page 14: Introduction
1.1 Introduction The technical information in this document applies to the described product and variants of BD406-(XXX) and PBD406-(XXX). We also use the term BD406 or device, instead of BD406/PBD406 or instead writing the • complete model number for descriptions. -
Page 15: Purpose Of Equipment
The COSPAS/SARSAT Beacon Decoder BD406 and PBD406 are made for use by search and rescue (SAR) authorities as a tool to receive vital information and assistance during rescue missions. The BD406 is a single block device made for installations in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. •... -
Page 16: Variants Overview
PBD 406 - (X X X) Identifier 1= Standard Portable Beacon Decoder Model Number 0= Standard 1= NVG compatible 0= Standard Figure 1: BD406-(XX1) Figure 2: BD406-(XX3) Figure 3: PBD406-(XX1) - Portable device Figure 4: Batty charger for PBD406 BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021... -
Page 17: Scope Of Functionality
The device(s) receives, decodes and processes COSPAS/SARSAT distress signal in a • range of 406.020...406.081 MHz. BD406 with control head: The BD406 with control head is a single block device made for installations in fixed and • rotary wing aircraft. •... -
Page 18: Beacon / Navpoint Indication
• The device(s) can store up to 49 beacons and 49 NavPoints in the internal nonvolatile memory. The beacon memory can be erased at start-up of the device (details "Start-Up - BD406" • page 89, and "Mission Mode" page 91). -
Page 19: Power Supply - Bd406
Scope of Functionality Power Supply - BD406 BD406 has an operational power range of 9...32 VDC but start-up (power-on) of the device requires 10.5...32V DC. Once the device is operational the power supply can be reduced to 9 VDC. Power Supply - PBD406 PBD406 power is supplied from an internal 12.0 V maintenance-free rechargeable, sealed dry acid... -
Page 20: Internal Gps Receiver
BD406 is equipped with an integrated GPS receiver module LEA-6S manufactured by u-blox. For details about the GPS receiver please see www.u-blox.com. BD406-(XX1) / PBD406-(XX1) use GPS data in ASCII format (NMEA 0183 compliant) from the internal GPS receiver via RS232 interface. Details "IF2 - GPS Interface (external/internal)" page 55. -
Page 21: Safety-Conscious Utilization
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Safety-Conscious Utilization 1.5 Safety-Conscious Utilization The device(s) may be installed on an aircraft only by an approved aeronautical company (e.g. Part 145) which shall also examine the installation. • The installation of the device into an aircraft may be carried out only by an authorized installation company. -
Page 22: Cleaning And Disinfection Of Devices
Do not use spray bottles or evaporators to apply disinfectants or cleaning liquids to the • Becker Avionics devices. Liquids could penetrate the devices and can result in damage. LCD screen: Clean the LCD screen with a clean, soft, lint free cloth moistened with clean water and •... -
Page 23: Technical Data
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Technical Data 1.8 Technical Data Power Supply - BD406 BD406 Specifications BD406 with control head BD406 without control head 9...32 VDC Nominal supply voltage (Start-up voltage 10.5...32 VDC) Power off state: Power off state: Power consumption ≤... -
Page 24: General Characteristics
Graphic 128x64 dots - LCD, white or NVG compatible backlight Display BD406: -55...+85 °C Storage temperature PBD406: -15...+50 °C BD406 with control head: -15...+55 °C (short-time -40...+70 °C) Operating temperature (as per RTCA DO-160E) BD406 without control head: -15...+55 °C (short-time +70 °C) PBD406: -15...+50 °C... -
Page 25: Gps Antenna
Nominal supply voltage 50 mA Maximal supply current Audio Subsystem BD406 Specifications BD406 with control head / PBD406 BD406 without control head ≥ 4 W into 4 Ω Rated output for speaker operation ≥ 300 mW into 150 Ω Rated output power for headphone operation ≥... -
Page 26: Dimensions & Weight - Bd406
Becker Avionics General Description Technical Data Interfaces BD406 Specifications BD406 with control head / PBD406 BD406 without control head RS422 – for service purposes Serial interfaces RS422 – auxiliary port (for future use) RS232 – GPS external/internal data transmission NMEA 0183 compliant RS232 –... -
Page 27: Continued Airworthiness
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Technical Data Continued Airworthiness A regular maintenance of this device(s) is not necessary: • The maintenance is specified as "on condition" only. • It is recommended to do a check of the frequency accuracy of the local frequency reference after 10 years. -
Page 28: Environmental Conditions
Becker Avionics General Description Technical Data Environmental Conditions The tests were done in accordance with RTCA DO-160E under consideration of the recorded environmental categories and conditions: Environmental Condition Section Cat. Remarks Temperature and Altitude Ground Survival Low Temperature 4.5.1 -55 °C Short-Time Operating Low Temperature 4.5.1... -
Page 29: Certifications
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Technical Data Certifications Unauthorized changes or modifications to the device(s) can void the compliance to the required regulatory agencies and authorization for continued equipment usage. DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406/PBD406... -
Page 30: Order Code
Becker Avionics General Description Order Code 1.9 Order Code BD406, PBD406 Device BD406-(001), Single Block, 2¼ inch Beacon Decoder Article-No. 0619.760-924 BD406-(011), Single Block, 2¼ inch Beacon Decoder, Article-No. 0619.787-924 NVG compatible BD406-(003), Single Block, Beacon Decoder, remote-controlled Article-No. 0670.960-924... -
Page 31: Spare Parts
BT406 Beacon Decoder Test Set BT406 Beacon Decoder Test Set - for final test procedure and Article-No. 0621.481-914 post-repair maintenance. N/A for BD406 without control head (remote controlled device) Spare Parts Battery Accumulator 12 V / 2 Ah Article-No. 0883.158-391 Power supply + AC cable Article-No. - Page 32 Becker Avionics General Description Order Code Blank Page BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021...
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Page 33: Installation
Electrical Bonding and Grounding ..................57 Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ........58 Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, J1 Connector (PBD406 J6 Connector) ..... 59 Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas ....... 60 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021... -
Page 34: Packaging, Transport, Storage
Becker Avionics Installation Packaging, Transport, Storage Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, J1 Connector ............61 Antenna Installation ......................62 Installation Setup ......................... 62 Start Installation Setup ...................... 62 Navigate between Pages ................... 63 Store Setup Data ....................... 63 Cancel the Installation Setup ..................63 Device Info ........................ -
Page 35: Device Assignment
Portable version PBD406 is delivered as a ready to use device with charged battery (it is recommended to connect the battery charger before first use). Additional Equipment Installation material. • • Connector kits. • Cable harness. • Antenna. • External control device for remote controlled BD406 "Accessories" page 30. DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406/PBD406... -
Page 36: Type Plate
The device type is specified by the type plate (on the housing): Example: Figure 7: Type plate (example) Explanation: Type designation: BD406 = Single block device PBD406 = Portable device with power supply and accessories Options: -(001): Standard with control head -(003): Standard without control head... -
Page 37: Installation Requirements
The installation of the device(s) depends on the device, the type of aircraft and its equipment and therefore only general information can be given in this section. The BD406 is a single block device made for installations in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. •... -
Page 38: Rear Panel Installation - Bd406 With Control Head
• The four screws for installation are included with the delivery. • Keep a minimum of 5 mm between the BD406 and other avionics for air circulation. • More information please see: Dimensions, "BD406 with Control Head" page 40. •... -
Page 39: Installation - Pbd406
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Installation Requirements Installation - PBD406 PBD406 is a portable device with case and mounting bracket. • There is no special requirement for installation. • The device can be installed in a vehicle. The related bracket is already installed. -
Page 40: Dimensions
(0.7) (0.7) 230 (9) CENTER OF GRAVITY Figure 13: Dimensions - BD406 with Control Head "Center of Gravity" for BD406 Tolerance: ± 5 mm. Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances: DIN ISO 2768 T1 C (dimensions in mm) xx...6 (±0.3) >30...120 (±0.8) -
Page 41: Bd406 Without Control Head
61 (2.4) 168 (6.6) 189.8 (7.5) CENTER OF GRAVITY Figure 14: Dimensions - BD406 without Control Head "Center of Gravity" for BD406 Tolerance: ± 5 mm. Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances: DIN ISO 2768 T1 C (dimensions in mm) xx...6 (±0.3) -
Page 42: Bd406 Without Control Head With Mounting Kit Mk4401
50 (1.97) 65 (2.56) CENTER OF GR AVITY Figure 15: Dimensions - BD406 without Control Head with Mounting Kit MK4401 "Center of Gravity" for BD406 with mounting kit MK4401. Tolerance: ± 5 mm. Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances: DIN ISO 2768 T1 C (dimensions in mm) xx...6 (±0.3) -
Page 43: Pbd406
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Dimensions PBD406 Dimensions mm (inch) 164.5 (6.5) 86 (3.4) 160.5 (6.3) 80.5 (3.2) 173 (6.8) 176 (6.9) Figure 16: Dimensions - PBD406 Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances: DIN ISO 2768 T1 C (dimensions in mm) xx...6 (±0.3) -
Page 44: Bracket For Vehicle Installation
Becker Avionics Installation Dimensions Bracket for Vehicle Installation Dimensions mm (inch) 163 (6.4) Section A-A 60 (2.4) Ø10 (0.4) Ø20 3x Ø 4.3 (0.17) (0.8) 120 (4.7) Figure 17: Dimensions - Bracket for Vehicle Installation Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances: DIN ISO 2768 T1 C (dimensions in mm) xx...6 (±0.3) -
Page 45: Electrical Interface
406 MHz antenna connector GPS antenna connector Grounding bolt J1 (serial interfaces) P1 (digital & analog I/Os) Figure 18: BD406 – Connector Layout (rear side) 406 MHz Antenna Connector (ANT) Position 1: Type: BNC type Nominal impedance: 50 Ω Recommended cable type: RG223/U (RG58C/U acceptable). -
Page 46: Figure 19: Connector Layout P1 - Digital And Analog I/O (Rear Side)
PWR_GND PWR_SUPP Figure 19: Connector Layout P1 - Digital and Analog I/O (rear side) BD406 without control head: The BD406 without control head can be only powered-on when P1-11 pin (/ON input) is connected to P1-19 DI_GND. Type Name Function... - Page 47 Name Function Recommended cable type Discrete /GPI_2 General purpose input. AWG22 Reserved for future use. Not used for BD406 without control. Discrete Device remote enabling. AWG22 Active state = device enabled. Analog PWR_SUPP Positive power supply line. AWG20 External 2.5 A fuse for current protection.
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Page 48: Figure 20: Connector Layout J1 - Serial Interfaces (Rear Side)
Discrete IF0TX- IF0 interface AWG26 IF0 is ARINC 429 negative bus of the compliant output transmitter. interface. Not used for BD406 without control. Ground IF0TX_GND IF0 interface ground AWG26 of the transmitter. Not used for BD406 without control. Discrete... - Page 49 Discrete IF1RX- IF1 interface AWG26 IF1 is RS422 negative bus of the compliant interface receiver. for service purposes. Not used for BD406 without control. Ground IF1RX_GND IF1 interface ground AWG26 of the receiver. Not used for BD406 without control. Discrete...
- Page 50 IF4 interface AWG26 IF4 is RS422 negative bus of the compliant auxiliary receiver. interface for future use (it allows direct Not used for BD406 communication with without control. the control head) Ground IF4RX_GND IF4 interface ground AWG26 of the receiver.
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Page 51: Connector Pin Assignments - Pbd406
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Electrical Interface Connector Pin Assignments - PBD406 406 MHz antenna connector GPS antenna connector External DC voltage Headphone / speaker output Illumination button LED, external voltage indicator Speaker Figure 21: PBD406 – Connector Layout (front side) Serial interface Figure 22: PBD406 –... -
Page 52: Inputs / Outputs
Position J6: Type: DB-25 D-SUB, 25 pol. female connector, slide-in fastener. The pin assignment of the device connector J6 on the rear side is equal to J1 connector of BD406 (see "Device Connector J1 - Serial Interfaces" page 48). Inputs / Outputs The wiring of BD406 with and without control head is different, for details see connector tables: "Device Connector P1 - Digital and Analog I/Os"... -
Page 53: Headphone Connection
Adjustment of display P1 connector backlight. The BD406 has illuminated push buttons and an LCD. The illumination can be configured for front panel or external control (P1, pins 8, 9). Connect ILLUM- (pin 8) to system ground. Connect ILLUM+ (pin 9) to a dimming voltage bus. -
Page 54: Gpo_1
Becker Avionics Installation Electrical Interface /GPO_1 Type Name Function Remarks Discrete O /GPO_1 Configurable general purpose P1 connector output. The output has high impedance to GND when the device is off. If not used, keep pin(s) unconnected. /GPI_0 Type Name... -
Page 55: If0 - Arinc Output
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Electrical Interface IF0 - ARINC Output Type Name Function Remarks Discrete O IF0TX- IF0 interface negative bus of J1 connector the transmitter. Ground -- IF0TX_GND IF0 interface ground of the J1 connector transmitter. Discrete O... -
Page 56: If3 - Transmitter Of Targets Status Protocol
Becker Avionics Installation Electrical Interface Stop bits: 1 bit Parity: NONE External GPS source must send data source with these range of transmission parameters (configurable in installation setup): Baud rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 bps Data bits: 7, 8 bits... -
Page 57: Aircraft Wiring
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Aircraft Wiring 2.6 Aircraft Wiring The installation of the device(s) depends on the device, the type of aircraft and its equipment and therefore only general information can be given in this section. Required as minimum wiring: Supply voltage. -
Page 58: Wiring - Bd406 With Control Head, P1 Connector And Antennas
ARINC 429 bit 10 configuration /SDI_10 (configurable only during installation) AWG16 wire, All cables: AWG22 Grounding bolt as short as possible if not specified Figure 25: Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021... -
Page 59: Wiring - Bd406 With Control Head, J1 Connector (Pbd406 J6 Connector)
RS232 IF3TX Targets status IF3TX_GND listener IF4TX+ IF4TX- IF4TX_GND IF4RX+ IF4RX- IF4RX_GND All cables: /SRV_EN AWG24-AWG26 DI_GND if not specified Figure 26: Wiring - BD406 with Control Head, J1 Connector (PBD406 J6 Connector) DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406/PBD406... -
Page 60: Wiring - Bd406 Without Control Head, P1 Connector And Antennas
/ON to DI_GND = device on /GPI_1 DI_GND /GPI_CH /SDI_9 /SDI_10 AWG16 wire, All cables: AWG22 Grounding bolt as short as possible if not specified Figure 27: Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, P1 Connector and Antennas BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021... -
Page 61: Wiring - Bd406 Without Control Head, J1 Connector
IF3RX IF3RX_GND shielded cable RS232 IF3TX Targets status IF3TX_GND listener IF4TX+ IF4TX- IF4TX_GND IF4RX+ IF4RX- IF4RX_GND All cables: /SRV_EN AWG24-AWG26 DI_GND if not specified Figure 28: Wiring - BD406 without Control Head, J1 Connector DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406/PBD406... -
Page 62: Antenna Installation
Becker Avionics Installation Installation Setup Antenna Installation The BD406/PBD406 require a standard 50 Ω vertically polarized UHF antenna for • dedicated band. • An active GPS antenna is necessary to use the full functionality of the device. • Obey the installation instructions from antenna manufacturer. -
Page 63: Device Info
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Installation Setup Navigate between Pages Page Down (next page): Push right change key (>) • Page Up (page before): Push left change key (<) • Store Setup Data • The change of any parameter is stored immediately. -
Page 64: General Configuration
Becker Avionics Installation Installation Setup General Configuration Display Contents Description "CONFIG": • Select function(s) required for the installation. • Use the rotary knob for selection. CONFIG • Push the "STO" key to confirm. SPKR ENABLE HDPH ENABLE PWR INT WARN ARINC ENABLE: •... -
Page 65: Audio Warnings
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Installation Setup Audio Warnings Display Contents Description "AUDIO WARN": • When selected voice notifications are audible on headphones/speaker. • Select function(s) required for the installation. • Use the rotary knob for selection. AUDIO WARN • Push the "STO" key to confirm. -
Page 66: Brightness
Becker Avionics Installation Installation Setup Brightness Display Contents Description "BRIGHTNESS": Notice: This page is shown only when the dimming input is set to "NONE". Otherwise the aircraft dimming bus controls the brightness. • Backlight brightness adjustment. • Select function(s) required for the installation. -
Page 67: Load Default
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Installation Setup Load Default Display Contents Description "LOAD DEFAULT": • Recall default settings. To restore the factory default settings: • Select "YES" with the rotary knob. LOAD DEFAULT • Push the "STO" key to confirm. -
Page 68: Gps Source Selection
Becker Avionics Installation Installation Setup GPS Source Selection Display Contents Description "GPS SELECT": • Select function(s) required for the installation. • One of the three must be selected. • Use the rotary knob for selection. GPS SELECT • Push the "STO" key to confirm. -
Page 69: Arinc 429
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Installation Setup ARINC 429 Display Contents Description "ARINC BAUDRATE": • Used for ARINC 429 baud rate selection. • Select function(s) required for the installation. • Use the rotary knob to select parameter. ARINC BAUDRATE • Push the "STO" key to confirm. -
Page 70: Control Head Interface
Becker Avionics Installation Installation Setup Control Head Interface Display Contents Description "CH CTRL CONFIG": • Select function(s) required for the installation. • Use the rotary knob for selection. CH CTRL CONFIG • Push the "STO" key to confirm. FULL LISTENER FULL: •... -
Page 71: Post Installation Check
Examine that the device does not cause significant interference with other systems. • Do a check for interference between the VHF-COM and the GPS receiver used by BD406. • Is the reception be influenced by local interference, trace the source by systematically power-off the electronic equipment, generators, etc. -
Page 72: Flight Test Check
If you cannot correct the problem stop using the device(s) and contact authorized maintenance shop for assistance, please. BD406 without control head: To control and read the test results, status and messages an external control interface is required. In case of problems, an error notification can be read out through the external control interface. -
Page 73: Targets Status Protocol - If3 Interface
Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface 2.10 Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface This subchapter describes the broadcasting protocol of the IF3 interface of the BD406 device. • The protocol is used for reporting status information about all targets stored in BD406 device. -
Page 74: Physical Layer
This layer is responsible for data exchange in the physical channel. Transmission Parameters The data interchange between the devices takes place through an asynchronous serial communication interface. Configurable parameters: BD406 with control head BD406 without control head Bit rate: 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19 200 bps Bit rate:... -
Page 75: Communication Description
Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Communication Description Packet Description • All bytes have 8-bit data. • Bits are numerated from 0 (bit 0 is least significant bit - LSB). Bytes are numerated from 0. -
Page 76: Figure 33: Target Status Protocol - Frame Description
Becker Avionics Installation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Frame Description Frame 0x00 0xXX … 0xZZ Frame Header Value Block Figure 33: Target Status Protocol - Frame Description Field Length in bytes Content Frame Header 1 Bit 7: Set always to 0. - Page 77 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Description Name: Broadcasted Beacon Info; Frame ID: 0 (0x00); Value Block Length: 69 bytes Bytes 3…18: Message contents. Raw sequence of the encoded bit stream – reflect bits 17…144 of Message.
- Page 78 Becker Avionics Installation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Description Name: Broadcasted Beacon Info; Frame ID: 0 (0x00); Value Block Length: 69 bytes Bytes 50…51: Message Counter, Range [0…65535]. Unit: none (data type: unsigned integer). Value equal to 0xFFFF denotes Invalid value.
- Page 79 Becker Avionics Installation and Operation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Description Name: Broadcasted NavPoint Info; Frame ID: 1 (0x01); Value Block Length: 53 bytes Value Block: Byte 0: Index of the current NavPoint. Range [0…#TN-1]. Unit: none (data type: 8-bit unsigned integer).
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Page 80: Recommended Receiver Operation
Becker Avionics Installation Targets Status Protocol - IF3 Interface Packet CRC Definition Packet CRC shall be calculated using 16-bit binary polynomial represented by number • 0x8005 (known as CRC-16). • Packet CRC shall be calculated from sequence of bits consisting of packet header, protocol ID, frame length and frame. -
Page 81: Operation
(SAR) authorities as a tool to receive vital information and assistance during rescue missions. • The BD406 is a single block device made for installations in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. • The BD406 without control head is a single block remote controlled device made for installations in fixed and rotary wing aircraft. -
Page 82: Controls And Indications
3.3 Controls and Indications BD406 without control head: N/A. User Interface - BD406 Figure 34: User Interface - BD406* * BD406 is part of the PBD406 Symbol Description Main Function Power ON/OFF, • Turns the device ON/OFF and is used to adjust the volume volume level of audio output signals. -
Page 83: Symbols On The Bd406 Display
Becker Avionics Symbols on the BD406 Display Symbol Description Possible display views during mission. Examples: B03/15 N02/16 MED2 PT: STD-LOC NAME: 118.025 BT: EPIRB INFO: SN: 14000 ALABAMA CNTR: TAC: 0702 Figure 35: LCD - View during Mission Status bar: B03/15 The status bar is context dependent. -
Page 84: User Interface - Pbd406
Becker Avionics Operation User Interface - PBD406 BD406 is part of the portable version PBD406. PBD406 has the same set of controls as BD406 control head plus elements on the front panel of the housing. Figure 37: User Interface - PBD406... -
Page 85: Audio Notification
Audio Notification BD406 without control head: N/A. BD406/PBD406 can supply voice notifications to speaker or headphones. Audio • messages are supplied on demand or in case of special event which occurs in the system. The operator is notified about device malfunctions or when signal from distress beacon is •... -
Page 86: Warning And Failure Indications
Operation Warning and Failure Indications BD406 / PBD406 supply additional information about existing or occurred malfunctions. Not all abnormal situations can be shown to the user, but the device will try to show scope of error. The device tests itself during test called PBIT. The test works during each power-on process. The receiver shows error screen with information about total number of errors that were registered in the system, number of current errors, error identifier (Error ID), short description, user action –... - Page 87 Becker Avionics Error ID Display Description/Action • Integrity of configuration settings is compromised. ERR-09 01/03 • Data are lost. CONFIGURATION SETTINGS ERROR • Contact service. Long press STO to load default • Operation data integrity error. ERR-10 01/03 • Data are lost.
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Page 88: Power Interrupt Indication
• Do a check of the installation wiring and power supply conditions. 3.4 Operation Modes BD406 can work in two different modes. Installation Mode: The installation mode is for qualified ground technicians to set the equipment in an aircraft •... -
Page 89: Start-Up - Bd406 With Control Head
MISSION? Figure 41: Operation - Clear Results ... When this request is confirmed, BD406 starts in Beacon/NavPoint details view. The device changes to and restores the last screen with a view of beacon or NavPoint details. Short push to left key: Beacon database will be erased, no screen content and receiver continue operation. -
Page 90: Start-Up - Bd406 Without Control Head
Operation 3.6 Start-Up - BD406 without Control Head The BD406 without control head has no display and no on/off switch. The start-up of the device depends on installation. It can be an external switch to power-on the device or a permanent connection of the dedicated pins. -
Page 91: Mission Mode
• documents published by COSPAS – SARSAT organization (http://www.cospas- sarsat.org/en/cospas-sarsat-documentation). The device calculates navigation parameters that can by dynamically refreshed during • mission. BD406 without control head: N/A. Terms and Definitions Term Description 15HexID Unique identifier of the beacon (refer to COSPAS/SARSAT... - Page 92 Becker Avionics Operation Term Description Device PDOP Positional Dilution Of Precision received by the device from external/internal GPS Device Position Position of the device decoded from internal/external GPS, consisting of device latitude and device longitude. Device Serial Number Serial number of the device...
- Page 93 Becker Avionics Term Description Type Approval Certificate Number. The TAC number is a unique number assigned by the COSPAS/SARSAT Secretariat to each beacon model which has been successfully tested in accordance with the COSPAS/SARSAT Type Approval Standard (C/S T.007) Target NavPoint or Beacon, depending on what is visible on the device display.
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Page 94: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi) - Beacon/Navpoint Detailed Menu
CDI = -20 km TO CDI = -10 km TO Fixed Position (previously stored BD406 position) Current BD406 Position (updated continuously from GPS) Target (Beacon or NavPoint) Figure 43: Mission Mode - CDI, Distance Definition for Fixed Position in Beacon/NavPoint detailed Menu... -
Page 95: Course Deviation Indicator (Cdi) - Beacon/Navpoint Course View
CDI = 14 km TO CDI distance CDI = 0 km TO Current BD406 Position (updated continuously from GPS) Target (Beacon or NavPoint) CRS – Current Course Figure 45: Mission Mode - CDI, Distance Mode, Definition for Constant Course (CRS) in Beacon/NavPoint Course... -
Page 96: Mission Mode - Menu Structure
Becker Avionics Operation Mission Mode - Menu Structure BD406 without control head: N/A POWER ON BECKER (Beacon Course view) / (Navpoint Course view) BD406 S/N: 0000 CM/CH: 0.37/1.99 B03/15 DIST: 123.4 km CRS: CLEAR PREVIOUS MISSION? LEXCH/REXCH short push (Beacon Details view) /... -
Page 97: Operations From Beacons/Navpoints Details View
Becker Avionics Operations from Beacons/NavPoints Details View BD406 without control head: N/A Operation Description Selects the page before with Beacon/NavPoint details (loop function). Left key (LEXCH) short push Selects next the page with Beacon/NavPoint details (loop function). Right key (REXCH) short push Toggles between Beacon Details and NavPoint Details view. - Page 98 Becker Avionics Operation Row ID Display Description - Beacon Details View 15HexID designator view: B03/15 15HEX: 15HEX: 15HexID name with 15 characters string. 123 456 789 0AB CDE Beacon position: B03/15 If position is invalid: - (dash) signs are shown.
- Page 99 Becker Avionics Row ID Display Description - Beacon Details View Course deviation indicator view: CDI units, vertical bar range and CDI mode of indications are settable see "Table 11: Mission Mode - Description Config Menu View" page 104. DIST: 4-digits distance to the target.
- Page 100 Becker Avionics Operation Row ID Display Description - NavPoint Details View NavPoint identification data view: N 03/15 NAME: NavPoint name. MED2 NAME: 118.025 INFO: INFO: NavPoint info. ALABAMA NavPoint position: N 03/15 Latitude ` `` N 43 ` `` E 112...
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Page 101: Operations From Beacons/Navpoints Menu View
Becker Avionics Operations from Beacons/NavPoints Menu View BD406 without control head: N/A A long push to MDE key starts this menu. • Operation Description Selects the page before menu action (loop function). Left key (LEXCH) short push Selects next menu action (loop function). - Page 102 Becker Avionics Operation Row ID Display Description - NavPoint Menu View Sets name of NavPoint: N 03/15 NAME: field for name. NAME: B2 _ _ _ _ _ _ • All undefined fields for alphanumeric sign are shown as STO - CONFIRM underscore _.
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Page 103: Operations From Config Menu View
Becker Avionics Operations from Config Menu View A long push to STO key starts this menu. • Operation Description Selects the page before (loop function). Left key (LEXCH) short push Selects next page (loop function). Right key (REXCH) short push Back to Beacon/NavPoint details view. - Page 104 Becker Avionics Operation Row ID Display Description - Config Menu View UTC offset setting: UTC OFFSET Availability of the function depends on configuration. [ HH : MM] + 02 : 00 hours STO - CONFIRM minutes Range: -12:00 … +14:00 with 00:15 resolution.
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Page 105: Operations From Beacon/Navpoint Course View
Becker Avionics Operations from Beacon/NavPoint Course View Push to STO key starts this menu. • Operation Description Back to Beacon/NavPoint details view. MDE key short push Decreases / increases selected value by one (without loop function). Rotary knob left/right turn Constant course becomes equal to the true bearing. -
Page 106: Gps Status View
Becker Avionics Operation 3.9 GPS Status View BD406 without control head: N/A. Push and hold STO and MDE key at the same time starts this menu. • Operation Description Selects the page before (loop function). Left key (LEXCH) short push Selects next page (loop function). -
Page 107: Receive Operation - Message Detection
Becker Avionics 3.10 Receive Operation – Message Detection BD406 is a digital receiver of COSPAS/SARSAT compliant RF signal. It works in a range of 406.020...406.081 MHz. The receiver continuously scans the rescue band to find beacon transmissions. When it finds a beacon RF signal the full analysis starts to examine the signal amplitude, quality (phase and time parameters), and frequency. - Page 108 Becker Avionics Operation BD406 with control head BD406 without control head When next message from same beacon is received audio notification: ‘Beacon’ is audible, and the antenna symbol is shown on the screen for 0.5 second. When a new message is received the outputs /MSG and /GPO_0 is active for 400 ms.
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Page 109: Contact Data
Becker Avionics 3.11 Contact Data In case of additional questions contact your local Becker Avionics dealer or forward your request direct to Becker Avionics "Customer Service". In the event of damage or a defect, the entire device must be returned for repair. The repair must be done by trained Becker Avionics personnel. - Page 110 Becker Avionics Operation Blank Page BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021...
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Page 112: Index
Safety Definitions .......... 10 We reserve the right to make technical changes. The data match the current status at the time of printing. © by Becker Avionics GmbH / all rights reserved *** End of the Document *** BD406/PBD406 DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021...
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