Becker AR6201 Operating Instructions Manual
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AR6201, AR6203, RT6201, RCU6201
Software Versions:
upwards from Software Version
SCI1050S305 Version 4.06
SCI1051S305 Version 2.06
Operating Instructions
Article-No.:
Issue 04
Becker Avionics GmbH • Baden-Airpark B108
77836 Rheinmünster • Deutschland
+49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 • Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217
http://www.becker-avionics.com • E-mail:
0638.420-071
December 2016
info@becker-avionics.com
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- Page 1 SCI1050S305 Version 4.06 SCI1051S305 Version 2.06 Operating Instructions Article-No.: 0638.420-071 Issue 04 December 2016 Becker Avionics GmbH • Baden-Airpark B108 77836 Rheinmünster • Deutschland +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 • Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217 http://www.becker-avionics.com • E-mail: info@becker-avionics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Table of Contents Introduction ....................4 1.1. General Safety Definitions ................4 1.2. Packaging, Transport, Storage ..............4 1.3. Disposal ......................5 1.4. Warranty Conditions ..................5 1.5. Conditions of Utilization ................6 1.5.1. Purpose of Equipment ..............6 1.5.2. - Page 3 Operating Instructions Abbreviations Alternating Current Audio Frequency Airborne Radio Attenuation Auxiliary Channel Chassis Module Communication Direct Current Intercom Liquid Crystal Display Navigation PBIT Power-On Built In Test Push To Talk Remote Control Unit RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication Remote Transceiver Receive Squelch Software...
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Page 4: Introduction
Operating Instructions Introduction Introduction Before use of the device it is recommended to study this instruction manual carefully because it contains safety as well as operating instructions. Include this manual to the documentation carried on board the aircraft. 1.1. General Safety Definitions Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 5: Disposal
• Fix the devices according to the mounting instructions (installation manual*). We cannot provide any guarantee for other mounting methods. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016 VHF Transceiver 620X... -
Page 6: Conditions Of Utilization
Operating Instructions Introduction 1.5. Conditions of Utilization General introductory notes With this device you bought a product which was manufactured and tested before delivery with the utmost care. Please take your time to read the following notes which you ought to follow closely during operation. -
Page 7: Operating Instructions
For further descriptions we are using following terms for VHF transceivers instead writing their complete model number. 620X in general for the device family AR620X for: AR6201, AR6203 (Single Block Transceiver). for: RT6201 (Remote Transceiver). for: RCU6201 (Remote Control Unit). 2.1. -
Page 8: Device Assignment
Operating Instructions Device Description 2.1.1. Device Assignment This manual is valid for the following devices: • AR6201-(XX2) • AR6203-(XX2) • RT6201-(XX0) with RCU6201-(X12) upwards from Software Version SCI1050S305 Version 4.06 SCI1051S305 Version 2.06 2.1.2. Scope of Delivery • Manuals Operating Instructions •... -
Page 9: Type Plate
Figure 2-1: Type plate (example) Explanation: Type designation: AR6201 = Single Block VHF Transceiver 58 mm (2¼ inch) AR6203 = Single Block VHF Transceiver 160 mm (6.3 inch) RT6201 = Remote VHF Transceiver RCU6201 = Remote Control Unit 58 mm (2¼ inch) Options: 0XX: 8.33/25 kHz channel spacing capability... -
Page 10: Safety-Conscious Utilization
• The pilot must use headphones to continue listening. Channels store/change: • The functions "LAST" and Store/Restore are only available if they are activated in "Configuration Settings*" - ("MEM OPTIONS"). * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ VHF Transceiver 620X 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016... -
Page 11: Controls And Indicators
Operating Instructions Controls and Indicators 2.2. Controls and Indicators AR620X, RCU6201 AR6203 Figure 2-2: Controls and Indicators Symbol Description Function • "Short press" during normal operation IC/SQL (Intercom/ toggles the RX -SQL ON/OFF. Squelch) • "Long press" during normal operation activates Intercom Menu. - Page 12 Operating Instructions Controls and Indicators Active frequency Only on the active frequency, transmitting is possible and receiving has priority, even in scan mode. Frequency tuning is not possible in standard mode. Preset frequency Frequency tuning is possible in standard mode. In scan mode both frequencies, active and preset are in listening watch.
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Page 13: Start-Up
Operating Instructions Start-Up 2.3. Start-Up Excessive pulses on the DC bus of the aircraft may cause damage on electrical circuits of any installed instrument. Do not switch ON the device during engine start or shutdown. • Turn "ON" the device by turning the volume knob clockwise. Power-On Built In Test is started. -
Page 14: Transmit Mode
• The transmit mode automatically deactivates the speaker. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ • In transmit mode several user actions such as changing frequency selection mode or channel spacing mode, which are normally allowed in receive mode, are blocked. -
Page 15: Frequency Selection Modes
The availability of the modes depends on enabling or disabling in the "Configuration Settings*". * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ The modes "Standard Mode", "Direct Tune Mode" and "Channel Mode" provide different user interfaces for the selection of the operating frequency. •... -
Page 16: Standard Mode
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes 2.5.1. Standard Mode • Press the "MDE" key until the standard mode page appears. 118.005 The active frequency is displayed in the top line and preset frequency in the bottom line. 127.000 • Changing the active frequency is not possible in standard mode (only available in direct tune mode). -
Page 17: Direct Tune Mode
The battery information is only displayed if BATTERY VOLTAGE in the "Configuration Settings*" is selected. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ Changing the active frequency in direct tune mode: • Make a "short press" on the "ROTARY ENCODER" for 118.005 modification of the MHz digits. -
Page 18: Channel Mode
("MEM OPTIONS"). * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ • If the device is operating in the 25 kHz mode a selection of stored 8.33 kHz channels is not possible. For selection of 8.33 kHz channels, the device must operate in 8.33 + 25 kHz mixed mode. -
Page 19: Select Channels
Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes 2.5.3.1. Select Channels Example: With CH01 user channel shown on display: In order to select the channel number: • The first turn clockwise in channel mode provides 125.875 navigation up to the user channels CH01…CH99. Make a short press of the "ROTARY ENCODER", or: TWR EDSB Make one clockwise turn of the "ROTARY... -
Page 20: Frequency Storage Functions
"Configuration Settings*" ("MEM OPTIONS"). * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ Two databases are provided: • User channel database - provides 99 channels CH01…CH99 to store frequencies with the possibility to apply a customized label (identifier) with max. - Page 21 Operating Instructions Frequency Selection Modes By entering the storage procedure, the device will first propose the next free channel. • The label "FREE" appears together with the channel 125.875 number, if the selected channel is vacant. FREE • A selected channel with an already stored frequency has 125.875 the label "USED".
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Page 22: Automatic Storage Function
("MEM OPTIONS"). * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ 2.5.3.5. Delete data: The stored content in user channel database can only be deleted in "Configuration Settings*". Please note, all stored data in channel database will be reset. -
Page 23: Scan Mode
RX signal on the preset frequency (if activated in the "Configuration Settings*"). * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ Reception on Preset Frequency in Scan Mode: • If the preset frequency detects a signal while no signal is 118.005 present on the active frequency, the transceiver automatically switches over to the preset frequency. -
Page 24: Squelch
Operating Instructions SQUELCH 2.6. SQUELCH This function is independent of the selected operation menu. • By a short press on "SQL/IC" key squelch can be toggled "ON" or "OFF". • If the squelch function is active ("ON") the receivers noise is 118.005 muted. -
Page 25: Channel Spacing Mode
The auxiliary input signal reverts to its previous value after intercom deactivation. The attenuation value can be adjusted within the range from 0...40 dB. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016 VHF Transceiver 620X... -
Page 26: Intercom Operation
Operating Instructions Intercom Operation 2.10. Intercom Operation Intercom operation may be triggered automatically via VOX (with adjustable threshold) or externally via intercom switch. • If intercom operation is active, the "IC" sign appears in the 118.005 display. 127.000 The setting of VOX-threshold and intercom volume is accessible in the intercom menu. -
Page 27: Vox & Speaker Operation
• Intercom is activated by external intercom switch (/IC input). • Power supply voltage is < 10 V. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016 VHF Transceiver 620X... -
Page 28: Menus
"OFF" (due to enabled speaker in current "Audio Configuration Settings*). • Intercom via VOX is not possible. • VOX threshold level state is "OFF". * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ VHF Transceiver 620X 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016... - Page 29 VOX should be achieved in most aircraft. This requires that mike sensitivity had been correct adjusted (Configuration Settings*). If the mike sensitivity is not correct adjusted, VOX may not work satisfying. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016 VHF Transceiver 620X...
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Page 30: User Menu
Note: This page is not available if in the "Configuration Settings*" the dimming input is set to 14 V or 28 V. * For details please refer to manual: → AR620X Family. http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ VHF Transceiver 620X 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016... - Page 31 Operating Instructions Menus SQUELCH • The active frequency is indicated in the top line of the 118.005 display and below appears the indication "SQUELCH". • The adjustable value is displayed as bar graph and as SQUELCH numerical indicator in the bottom line. •...
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Page 32: Warning And Failure Indications
Operating Instructions Warning and Failure Indications 2.13. Warning and Failure Indications Display Description "LOW BATT”: the supply voltage of the transceiver is below the defined threshold. The transceiver is still operable but may have a reduced 118.005 performance depending on supply voltage. Possible reasons for indication: LOW BATTERY •... - Page 33 Operating Instructions Warning and Failure Indications Display Description The transceiver has detected an internal failure during start up. Depending on failure reason, the device may be still operable with degraded performance or not operable at all. FAILURE Possible reasons for indication: PRESS ANY KEY •...
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Page 34: Technical Data
-20...+55 °C (AR620X, RCU6201) -40...+55 °C (RT6201) short-term +70 °C Storage temperature -55...+85 °C Protection of the application 7.5 A (AR620X, RT6201) 3 A (RCU6201) http://www.becker-avionics.com/downloads/ More detailed data see manual: → AR620X Family. Notes: VHF Transceiver 620X 0638.420-071 Issue 04 12/2016... - Page 35 Technical 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 made by trained Becker Avionics personnel.
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Page 36: Index
Intercom Operation via VOX ..27 We reserve the right to make technical changes. The data correspond to the current status at the time of printing. © 2016 by Becker Avionics GmbH / all rights reserved *** End of the Document *** VHF Transceiver 620X...