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- Page 1 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 KTX2 Mode-S Transponder KTX-2B-P/N 210-(XXXXX)-(XXX) Installation and User Manual - 1 -...
- Page 2 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 Revision List Revision Date Topic 20 Oct 2014 Initial Release 28 Oct.2014 Added SW 2.07 May 2015 New colour display Jun 2015 No extend. SQ. July 2015 Weight-on-wheels Service Bulletins (SB) The service Bulletin must be inserted in the manual and added to this table.
- Page 3 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 Change history Product Date Description of Change Revision 21 Oct 2014 Base Version SW 2.07 28 Oct 2014 Updated with Software 2.07. - 3 -...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 Table of Contents GENERAL................... - 6 - 1.1. Symbols..................- 6 - 1.2. Abbreviation................- 7 - 1.3. Customer Support............... - 8 - 1.4. Features ..................- 9 - Operation ...................- 10 - 2.1. - Page 5 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 4.2.1. Conductor Cross Section .............- 28 - Drawings ..................- 29 - 5.1. KTX-2 ..................- 29 - Technical Data ................- 30 - 6.1. General..................- 30 - 6.1. Transmitter - Receiver ...............- 31 -...
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Page 6: General
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 1. GENERAL This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and electrical characteristics, installation and operation of the Mode S Transponder KTX-2. 1.1. Symbols DANGER: Advices whose non-observance can cause radiation damage to the human body or ignition of combustible materials. -
Page 7: Abbreviation
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 1.2. Abbreviation Abb. Meaning Explanation Flight plan number or if not assigned Flight ID registration number of aircraft Activation request controllers Special Position „Squawk Ident“, transmits SPI Pulse for 18... -
Page 8: Customer Support
Revision 2.4 1.3. Customer Support In order to facilitate a rapid handling, please fill in the form for complains and shop returns available on the AIRplus Avionics web site. www.AIRplus24.com. Any suggestions for improvement of our manuals are welcome. Contact: engeneering@airplus24.com. -
Page 9: Features
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 1.4. Features In order to operate the Mode-S transponder it is necessary to request (in time) an ICAO 24-Bit Aircraft Address at the responsible national aviation authorities. The received code must be configured within the transponder (see chapter 2.9. -
Page 10: Operation
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2. Operation 2.1. Controls - 10 -... -
Page 11: Keyes
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.1.1. Keyes Meaning Remarks This switch is mechanically locked ON until pushed a ON/OFF second time. 1. activates VFR Squawk (press shortly) 2. stores the active Squawk as VFR/VFRW-Squawk (press button 3 s) see chapter 2.6 1. - Page 12 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 Transponder is transmitting: Replies on Interrogations • Appears per reply • appears at every Transponder is locked by a addressed reply ground station and will be directly addressed 1224 active Squawk...
- Page 13 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.2. ON/OFF The device is switched ON/OFF by pushing the mechanically locked switch.. When the transponder is ON, the initial page is as follows (Example): Device Name KTX2 (KTX2-B) Software-Version e.g.
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Page 14: Display Brightness
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.3. Display brightness Push the MDE button until STBY is indicated then Push the ID button for 2 sec. In the upper right corner the display shows DIM x. Change the setting with the rotary knob. -
Page 15: Squawk-Setting
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.5. Squawk-Setting The active Squawk is displayed on top, the Standby- Squawk is shown and changed below. Setting of the Standby-Squawks: • Setting the Squawk is done by rotating and pushing the rotary knob. -
Page 16: Squawk Ident (Id, Spi)
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 can be selected in the standby window by pushing and turning the rotary knob. • In order to store this new VFR transponder code, push and hold the VFR button until “S” is indicated on the display after approximately 3 seconds. -
Page 17: Entering Set Up
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.9.2. Entering Set Up Flight-ID or Set-Up changes can only be done when in the STBY mode. Push the MDE button repeatedly until „STBY“ appears Push and hold the ID button. -
Page 18: Set Flight-Id (Fid)
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.9.3. Set Flight-ID (FID) The FID is required for Mode-S Operation. Commercial flights usually have their own FIDs. General aviation FIDs should be the registration letters or numbers of the aircraft. The FID must not be confused with the 24-bit Aircraft Address. -
Page 19: Set Up
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.9.4. Set Up 2.9.4.1 Aircraft address (AA) When in the STBY mode push and hold the ID button until “setup“ appears. This screen is the start menu for all further settings. On this page only the 6 green and 8 white characters of the Aircraft Address (AA) can be changed. -
Page 20: Ground Switch
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 Helicopters in micro light class and gyrocopters should use ULM/HgPar. To save the selected Aircraft Category push the MDE button. 2.9.4.2 Ground switch Then the next submenu is asking for the AIR/GND switch function. -
Page 21: Multiple Use
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 At this point, the interface set up for different application can be defined. The various applications can be remote control, automatic performance tests or position data for ADS-B-out. Details are described in a separate interface description, depending on certification level . -
Page 22: Use Of Multiple Aircraft
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 2.9.5. Use of multiple aircraft In case the transponder is to be used for more than one aircraft (e.g. balloons) it is possible to enter up to 8 call signs. In this case every time the transponder is switched on the respective call sign must be selected. - Page 23 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 MDE button. After 3 seconds the KTX2 resumes normal operation. - 23 -...
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Page 24: Self-Test (Errors)
Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 3. Self-Test (Errors) The KTX2 distinguishes three different irregularities: • Warning • Setup-error • Elementary function-error. 3.1. Setup Error If no FID-Code (Flight Identification) is entered or the first character of the 8 character FID is blank, the following displays will appear after switching on the transponder. -
Page 25: External Warnings/Errors
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 3.2. External warnings/errors When BAT is blinking the power supply voltage is less than 11V. 3.2.1. General control The antenna adjustment as well as the transmission power are surveyed, the results are displayed above the flight level display (blinking). -
Page 26: Basic Errors
ERROR stop Er_FPGA System error, after unsuccessful restart –Service ERROR stop Er_ADC System error, after unsuccessful restart –Service MEMORY ERROR System error, after unsuccessful restart –Service in this case the KTX2 tries to go on in the A/C-mode. - 26 -... -
Page 27: Installation
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 4. Installation 4.1. Equipment Connections 4.1.1. Electrical Connections One 15 pin D-SUB miniature connector includes all electrical connections, except for the antenna. The (+UB)-wire has to be protected by a 1 Amp circuit breaker ! 4.1.2. -
Page 28: Wiring
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 backside of the transponder and secure plumbing with appropriate clamps. 4.2. Wiring 4.2.1. Conductor Cross Section Power Supply (Power, GND): AWG20 (0,62 mm²) Signals: AWG22 (0,38 mm²) The conductors must be approved for aircraft use. -
Page 29: Drawings
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 5. Drawings 5.1. KTX-2 Round Unit dimensions. - 29 -... -
Page 30: Technical Data
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 6. Technical Data 6.1. General GENERAL ED-73E Level 2els,Class 1 ETSO-C112D Authorization RTCA DO-178B/ED-12B Level D RTCA DO-160F/ED-14F EUROCAE ED-26 Applied Standards EUROCAE ED-14F EUROCAE ED-12C Dimensions KTX-2 See drawings Weight KTX-2= 0.36 kg , KTX-2A 0.8kg... -
Page 31: Transmitter - Receiver
Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 6.1. Transmitter - Receiver Transmitter Receiver RF input power level resulting in a 90 % reply Characteristics: rate: • MTL for ATCRBS and ATCRBS/Mode Sensitivity S All-Call interrogations: -74 dBm ±3dB. - Page 32 Doc.-Nr: Operation Manual DE-3001-800100 Mode-S Transponder – KTX2 Revision 2.4 AIRplus Maintenance GmbH E-mail: service@AIRplus-avionics.com www.AIRplus-avionics.com - 32 -...
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