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- Page 1 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: VT-02 Secondary Surveillance Radar Transponder Mode-S Installation Manual © 2007-2021 - Garrecht Avionik GmbH, 55411 Bingen / Germany Revision: 1.3...
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Page 2: Record Of Revisions
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Record of Revisions Always keep this page in front of this document. Inserted Date Revision Page(s) Description of Change 09.03.2007 1.0 released 04.06.2007 1.0a minor changes in wording ... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.1. General ......................5 2.2. Warranty limitations..................5 3. Unpacking and part identification ................6 4. Input Devices (human machine interface) .............. 7 4.1. VT-02 ....................... 7 4.1.1. On/Off key ....................7 4.1.2. Flight-ID Key ....................7 4.1.3. Mode-key ....................7 4.1.4. - Page 4 8.1. General ......................26 8.2. Antenna cable connection to BNC blind mate connector ....... 27 9. Post installation configuration and setup .............. 28 9.1. VT-02 ......................28 9.1.1. Setting up pilot specific data ..............28 9.1.1.1. Flight ID / aircraft registration ............28 9.1.1.2.
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Page 5: Preface
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garrecht Avionik GmbH will at it's sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. -
Page 6: Unpacking And Part Identification
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 3. Unpacking and part identification The VT-02 transponder system is supplied with the following: P/N: VT-0201 System unit P/N: VT-0202-76-()-() Adaptor kit for KT-76® VT-0202-76AC-()-() Adaptor kit for KT-76A® or KT-76C®... -
Page 7: Input Devices (Human Machine Interface)
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 4. Input Devices (human machine interface) 4.1. VT-02 Picture of front panel with Input devices The system will be operated using the following devices: Description Function On/Off key... -
Page 8: Double Shaft Rotary Encoder
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 4.1.5. Double shaft rotary encoder Main input device for setting values is the double shaft rotary encoder. Rotating the outer knob selects the position to be modified. Rotating the inner knob changes the selected value. -
Page 9: Technical Data And Specifications
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 5.Technical data and specifications 5.1.General Technical characteristics Specification Mechanical Dimensions 255x158x38mm (w/o. connectors) Mounting 6,25" Avionik installation bay. Weight System unit: 0,85 kg mounting frame: 0,1 kg Environmental Max. - Page 10 10 V input: 7 V - 30 V An external standby interfaces is provided by the external standby: VT-02 (Ground on activate). An external ident interfaces is provided by the external ident: VT-02 (Ground on activate). parallel: 10 bit Gilham Gray Code interface, 100ft resolution (max.
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Page 11: Certification Base
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 5.2. Certification base ETSO-2C112b EUROCAE ED-73B according to ICAO Annex 10 Amendment 77, Vol. lll, Attachment A to Chapter 5 and the ICAO Manual of Mode S Specific Services (Doc. 9688-AN952) 5.3. -
Page 12: Environmental Categories
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 5.7. Environmental categories Section Category Conditions Temperature / Altitude D1 -55°C Low ground survival temperature 4.5.1 -20°C Low operating temperature 4.5.1 High ground survival Temperature +85°C 4.5.2 +70°C High Short-time Operating Temperature 4.5.2... -
Page 13: Software Level
02.0200.11E Document: 5.8. Software level The software level for VT-02 has been determined to be Level D: Software whose anomalous behaviour, as shown by the system safety assessment process, would cause or contribute to a failure of system function resulting in a minor failure condition for the aircraft. -
Page 14: Aircraft Installation
6. Aircraft installation 6.1. General The VT-02 has been designed to fit into existing mounting frames, where a Bendix King KT-76® or KT-76A® / KT-76C® has been installed formerly. No modification in wiring harness is required for installing the VT-02. -
Page 15: Locking And Unlocking The Device In The Mounting Frame
Use a 2 mm hex wrench key for operating the locking mechanism. To unlock the device, rotate the wrench key counter clock wise. For locking, rotate it clock wise. To prevent damages to the VT-02 or your aircraft installation, be sure to switch off the avionic main switch before installing or removing the device. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Adaptors Kits
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 6.2.4. Setting up the Adaptors kits P/N VT-0202-76 P/N VT-0202-76AC Pin assignment P/N VT-0202-76AC Pin assignment P/N VT-0202-76 Signal Signal Signal Alticoder B2 Alticoder B4 Alticoder B4 n.c. -
Page 17: Installation Of The Adaptor
Adaptor P/N VT-0202-76 or P/N VT-0202-76AC Plug the adaptor into the connector's bay in the back of the VT-02 as shown in the drawing above Use the screws provided with the adaptor to fasten the adaptor in the housing of the VT-02 ... -
Page 18: Installation In Mounting Frame P/N Vt-0203-()-()
For using the internal alticoder or additional interfaces of the VT-02, a dedicated mounting frame for the VT-02 is provided by the manufacturer (P/N VT-00203-()-()). It may also be used, if no KT-76® or KT-76A® / KT-76C® mounting frame is present in your aircraft. For locking and unlocking in the mounting frame, refer to chapter 6.2.4. -
Page 19: Installation Of The Blind Mate Static Pressure Connector For Using The Internal Alticoder
4. Pressure connector with 2 gaskets (3.68x1.78mm) Apply some vaseline or similar grease to the gaskets in order to make the VT-02 slide in and out easier. Pos 1:Installation position if Pos. 2 Pos. 1 VT-02 S/N 001 to 499 Pos. -
Page 20: Wiring
If using the mounting frame P/N VT-0203, all wires (except the antenna line) related to the VT-02 configuration can be connected either to a 24 pin MOLEX connector or to one SUB-D 25 pin connector on the back of mounting frame. The following subchapters describe the different lines required for operating the transponder. -
Page 21: Molex 24 Pin Connector Wiring
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 6.4.2. MOLEX 24 pin Connector wiring Pin 12 Pin assignment MOLEX connector Signal Signal Pin 1 Alticoder B4 n.c. Alticoder B2 n.c. Alticoder C1 Mutual suppression Alticoder B1... -
Page 22: Sub-D 25 Pin Connector Wiring
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 6.4.4. SUB-D 25 pin Connector wiring If using a D-SUB 25 connector instead of the MOLEX connector, wire the connector as described in the following table. viewed from the back of the SUB-D 25 connector... -
Page 23: Power Supply
The system provides protection against reverse polarity only, if a fuse has been installed in the supply line. 6.4.6. Switched Power output Supplies power to the serial or parallel alticoder connected to the VT-02. Maximum current for this line: 1 Amp. 6.4.7. Suppression interface The suppression line needs to be wired to other avionic components working in the 962..1213 MHz... -
Page 24: External Ident
RS-232 RX-0 (NMEA input for ADS-B out) Input for connecting a GPS for ADS-B purposes. Connecting a GPS receiver providing the data shown below makes the VT-02 broadcasting it's current position with extended squitters. Minimum recommended NMEA sentences are $GPRMC, $GPGGA, $GPGSA. -
Page 25: Serial Output Alticoders
6.4.14. Antenna connection The antenna connector in the back of the VT-02 slides into the antenna line connector of the mounting frame. Be sure that your installation provides a proper antenna installation and wiring before switching on the system... -
Page 26: Ground Plane Size
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 7.2.2. Ground Plane Size UHF antennas will require a metal ground plane size of 24” by 24” OR LARGER. “As large as practical” will assure optimum antenna performance. Most other antennas may also use the 24” by 24”... -
Page 27: Antenna Cable Connection To Bnc Blind Mate Connector
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 8.2. Antenna cable connection to BNC blind mate connector 1. Strip back the insulation of the coaxial cable as shown in the table below and place a heat shrink tube over coax cable 2. -
Page 28: Post Installation Configuration And Setup
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9. Post installation configuration and setup 9.1. VT-02 All configuration and setup must be performed by qualified personnel only to prevent damages and hazardous situations that could result in loss of life. -
Page 29: Display Contrast
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.1.1.2. Display contrast Check, if the transponder antenna has been connected to the device properly If so, switch on the unit by pressing key 1 ... -
Page 30: Standard Vfr-Code Presetting
Document: 9.1.1.4. Standard VFR-Code presetting To simplify operation, the VT-02 provides a pre-programmable VFR code, which can be invoked by pressing the inner knob of the rotary encoder longer than 2sec. For modification of the VFR code, please follow the steps shown below: ... -
Page 31: Setting Up Password Protected Data
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.1.2. Setting up password protected data The input fields for aircraft related data (such as 24-bit Mode-S or aircraft maximum speed) address is password protected to prevent unwanted modifications by unauthorized persons. -
Page 32: Aircraft Data
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: electrical power. 9.1.2.4. Aircraft data All aircraft related data of the following chapters are stored in a profile. If using the system in different aircraft (i.e. balloons), a special firmware feature provides up to five different profiles, that can be selected by the pilot before takeoff. -
Page 33: Flight Id
<= 75 kt maxspeed 76-150 kt 151-300 kt <=75 kt 301-600 kt 601-1200kt >1200kt Note: The maximum speed the VT-02 is allowed to use for is 250 kts. Higher values are for reference only. Revision: 1.3... -
Page 34: Configuring On Ground Switch (Auto Gnd)
25ft resolution. Never use this setting, if you don't know exactly, which resolution the alticoder connected to the VT-02 provides. ext-100ft uses the data provided by an external alticoding with 100ft resolution. This is the default setting for parallel alticoders as used in former KT-76 / KT- 76A/ KT-76C installations. -
Page 35: Vt-2000
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.2. VT-2000 General: All configuration and setup must be performed by qualified personnel only to prevent damages and hazardous situations that could result in loss of life. Please contact your local avionic maintenance organisation for qualified support in this issue. - Page 36 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: The flight id may be changed if required. Usually the FID is the call sign of your aircraft unless field 7 of the flight plan contains other data. Always check before each flight if your flight id has been set correctly.
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Page 37: Main Menu
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.2.1.2. Main Menu Enter the main menu by pressing the key twice The screen shows as follows: Menu item description: LCD-Invert: switches the LCD to night mode manually ... - Page 38 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Settings Menu The Setting Menu provides the following items: Backlight: Settings for LCD and keypad illumination VFR-Squawk: Page for Presetting the standard VFR Squawk) Installation: Pages for extended setup (password protected, in standard mode "read-only")
- Page 39 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Shows information about Firmware (UI and XPDR main unit and FPGA version ). Returns to Settings menu after 5 sec. automatically. Revision: 1.3...
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Page 40: Setting Up Password Protected Data
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.2.2. Setting up password protected data Some input fields for aircraft related data (such as 24-bit Mode-S or aircraft maximum speed) address is password protected to prevent unwanted modifications by unauthorized persons. -
Page 41: Aircraft Data (Mode-S Address & More)
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.2.2.2. Aircraft data (Mode-S Address & more) A proper installation and operation of a Mode-S transponder requires the installer to set a unique 24 bit Mode-S Address, the aircraft maximum speed as well as the flight id or aircraft registration. -
Page 42: Ads-B Settings
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 9.2.2.3. ADS-B settings Category: Sets up the aircraft category. Allowed values are 13 = Point obstacle (e.g. tethered balloon) 19 = Glider 1A = lighter than air 1B = parachutist... -
Page 43: Determining Installed Equipment Performance
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: 10. Determining installed equipment performance In order to comply with EUROCAE ED-73B, it is required to determine equipment performance of the installed equipment. The complete aircraft installation must be certified by authorized personal before operation. - Page 44 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: passed Altitude Reporting test General: A sufficient number of test points should be checked to ensure that the altitude reporting equipment and transponder perform their intended function through their entire range while ascending or descending.
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Page 45: In Flight Tests
Flight demonstration of installed performance may be required to determine the performance and characteristics of the installed antenna. If the aircraft has been equipped with a transponder before, the flight test after installing the VT-02 might be obsolete, if the following conditions are fulfilled: ... -
Page 46: Instructions For Continued Airworthiness
Document: 11. Instructions for continued airworthiness Other than for periodic functional checks required by the regulations, the VT-02 Mode S Transponder has been designed and manufactured to allow "on condition maintenance". This means that there are no periodic service requirements necessary to maintain continued airworthiness, and no maintenance is required until the equipment does not properly perform its intended function (i.e. -
Page 47: Appendix A - Interconnection Drawings
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Appendix A - Interconnection Drawings Revision: 1.3... -
Page 48: Appendix B - Dimensions
Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Appendix B - Dimensions (Unit: mm) System unit VT-02, P/N VT-0201 Revision: 1.3... - Page 49 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT-02 Transponder Installation Manual - english - 02.0200.11E Document: Mounting frame P/N VT-0203 Revision: 1.3...
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