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Becker AR6201 Installation And Operation Manual

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Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH ● Baden Airpark ● 77836 Rheinmünster ● Germany
Telephone +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 ● Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217
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VHF-Transceiver
AR6201-(X0X)
Software Versions:
SCI1050S305 Version 3.05
SCI1051S305 Version 1.49
and upwards
Manual
DV 14300.03
Issue 5
July 2013

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  • Page 1 SCI1051S305 Version 1.49 and upwards Installation Operation Manual DV 14300.03 Issue 5 July 2013 Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH ● Baden Airpark ● 77836 Rheinmünster ● Germany Telephone +49 (0) 7229 / 305-0 ● Fax +49 (0) 7229 / 305-217 http://www.becker-avionics.com ● e-mail: info@becker-avionics.de...
  • Page 2 Page No.: Date: Page No.: Date: Cover Page 7/2013 I … VI 7/2013 1-1 … 1-10 7/2013 2-1 … 2-42 7/2013 3-1 … 3-19 7/2013 DV 14300.03 / Article Number 0617.857-071 © 2013 by Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH / All rights reserved...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AR6201-(X0X) Table of Contents Section GENERAL DESCRIPTION Page Introduction Purpose of Equipment General Notes Short Description Variants Survey Technical Data 1.6.1 Power Supply Data 1.6.2 General Data 1.6.3 Dimensions & Weight 1.6.4 Receiver Data 1.6.5 Transmitter Data 1.6.6 Emergency Operation 1.6.7...
  • Page 4 AR6201-(X0X) Section Installation Page Limitations Unpacking the Equipment and Preparation for Installation Mechanical Installation Electrical Interface 2.4.1 Connectors and Pin Assignment 2.4.2 Inputs / Outputs Detailed Description Installation Wiring 2.5.1 Typical Wiring for Single Seater Glider 2-10 2.5.2 Typical Wiring for Single Seater Glider...
  • Page 5 2.9.3 GA aircraft using Standard Microphones 2-32 2.9.4 Aircraft with Intercom System 2-33 2.9.5 Twin Seater Aircraft 2-33 2.10 Retrofitting an AR4201 with an AR6201-(X0X) 2-34 2.10.1 Pin Compatibility 2-34 2.10.2 Dynamic Microphone Input 2-36 2.10.3 Temperature Sensor 2-36 2.10.4...
  • Page 6 AR6201-(X0X) Section OPERATION Page Safety Instructions Controls and Indicators 3.2.1 Controls 3.2.2 Symbols shown on the Display Start–Up Receive and Transmission Operation 3.4.1 Receive Mode 3.4.2 Transmission Operation Frequency Selection Modes 3.5.1 Standard Mode 3.5.2 Direct Tune Mode 3.5.3 Channel Mode 3.5.4...
  • Page 7 AR6201-(X0X) List of Abbreviations Audio Frequency Attenuation CBIT Continuous Built In Test Configuration EASA European Aviation Safety Agency Electro Magnetic Interference ETSO European Transmission System Operators Global Positioning System Human Machinery Interface HIRF High Intensity Radiated Fields Intercom I&O Installation & Operation Liquid Crystal Display M&R...
  • Page 8 AR6201-(X0X) BLANK Page VI DV 14300.03/.04 Issue 1 05/1013...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Short Description The AR6201-(X0X) is a single block transceiver ideal to be fitted in all type of general aviation aircraft and helicopters. The VHF transceiver is a compact and lightweight single block unit. The dimensions correspond to the standard instrument diameter of 58 mm (2 ¼...
  • Page 10 AR6201-(X0X) controls indicators located front panel. equipment connectors and the antenna socket are located at the rear of the unit. On the right-hand side is a Circuit Breaker located. Frequency Indication By means of a liquid crystal display (LCD) the frequency indication is provided.
  • Page 11 AR6201-(X0X) Sidetone The Sidetone is available on the headphone output during transmission. The Sidetone Volume depends simultaneous on the Intercom Volume setting. Squelch Operation A Squelch (muting) circuit suppresses received signals if the signal quality is poor. There are two kinds of Squelch methods implemented, Carrier Squelch and Noise Squelch.

  • Page 12: Variants Survey

    ON/OFF and further parameters is possible via the Installation Setup. Service Mode The Service Mode is a special configuration mode of the AR6201 via a RS422 interface with a proprietary serial data communication protocol. Variants Survey Article...

  • Page 13: Technical Data

    AR6201-(X0X) Technical Data 1.6.1 Power Supply Data Nominal supply voltage range ..11.0 … 30.3 VDC Abnormal supply voltage range ... 10.25 … 32.2 VDC Emergency operation ..... 9.0 VDC (reduced performance, ref.chapter1.6.6) Power consumption: Power “OFF” state ..... ≈ 1.5 mA @ 12 VDC <...

  • Page 14: Transmitter Data

    AR6201-(X0X) 1.6.5 Transmitter Data Output power ....≥ 6 W into 50 Ω @ 12 VDC ........ (with and without modulation) Frequency tolerance ..... ≤ 5 ppm Duty cycle ...... 1 minute (TX):4 minutes (RX) Type of modulation ....A3E (amplitude modulation) Modulation capability ...

  • Page 15: Regulatory Compliance

    AR6201-(102) 0621.226-910 ETSO-2C38e Class: 4 Note: Unauthorized changes or modifications to the AR6201-(X0X) may void the compliance to the required regulatory agencies and authorization for continued equipment usage. Environmental Qualification Under environmental test condition in accordance with the procedures set forth in EUROCAE/RTCA Document ED-14E/DO-160E the following performance has been demonstrated.
  • Page 16 AR6201-(X0X) Condition Section Cat. Description Humidity Standard Fixed-wing and Helicopter, Shock and Crash Safety standard Curve M for Fixed-wing Vibration Aircraft Curve G for Helicopters Explosion-proofness Water-proofness 10.0 Condensing water Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Sand and Dust 12.0 Fungus Resistance 13.0 Salt Spray 14.0...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    AR6201-(X0X) Accessories Connector Kit CK4201-S (soldering version) Article-No.: 0879.304-954 consisting of: 25-pol. cable connector, soldering F Article no. 0725.021-277 Connector housing Article no. 0775.479-277 Antenna plug Article no. 0725.706-277 Label “COMM” Article no. 0711.111-258 Coding pin Article no. 0782.211-277 Connector Kit CK4201-C (crimp version) Article-No.: 0514.901-954...
  • Page 18 AR6201-(X0X) Connector Kit CK6200-C (crimp version) Article-No.: 0617.891-954 consisting of: 25-pol. cable connector, crimp F Article no. 0472.921-277 25-pol. cable connector, crimp M Article no. 0891.551-277 2 X Connector housing Article no. 0775.479-277 Antenna plug Article no. 0725.706-277 Label “COMM”...
  • Page 19 • Installations have to be in accordance with appropriate EASA or FAA approved guidelines. • The AR6201-(X0X) must be connected to a VHF antenna in order to satisfy FAA TSO-C169a. • The conditions and tests for ETSO/TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards.
  • Page 20 AR6201-(X0X) Figure 2-1 VHF transceiver side view Figure 2-2 Mounting dimensions VHF Figure 2-3 Drilling jig for back-panel transceiver mounting Electrical Interface 2.4.1 Connectors and Pin Assignment Figure 2-4 Connectors on rear plate Page 2-2 DV 14300.03/.04 Issue 5 5/2013...
  • Page 21 AR6201-(X0X) Antenna Connector (Position 1) The antenna connector (Figure 2-4, Position 1) is a BNC type. Grounding Bolt (Position 2) The transceiver has a M4 threaded grounding bolt (Figure 2-4, Position allowing impedance grounding unit. impedance grounding essential avoid damage...
  • Page 22 P1-25 P_SUPP_GND Power supply (return) J1 Connector (Serial Interfaces and Discrete I/Os) The J1 connector is a D_SUB female connector with 25 pins and slide-in fastener. Pin No. AR6201 Pin Name Direction Function J1-1 CPIN Reserved Coding PIN J1-2 TX2+...
  • Page 23 AR6201-(X0X) Pin No. AR6201 Pin Name Direction Function J1-24 /MIKE_SW Audio configuration selector input J1-25 External Power ON input LO active - closed contact to GND 2.4.2 Inputs / Outputs Detailed Description Microphone Connection – Carbon Microphone Standard Pin No.
  • Page 24 It is highly recommended to install the microphone jacks isolated from aircraft ground in order to avoid ground loops. Speaker Connection Pin No. AR6201 Pin Name Direction Function P1-1 SPK_HI Speaker output (HI)
  • Page 25 AR6201-(X0X) Panel Illumination Pin No. AR6201 Pin Name Direction Function P1-10 ILL_LO Illumination (LO) P1-23 ILL_HI Illumination (HI) transceiver provides illumination push-button display. Installation Setup configured this illumination is controlled via the front panel or externally via pins P1-10/P1-23. Connect ILL_LO (pin P1-10) to aircraft ground. Connect ILL_HI (pin P1- 23) to dimming bus.
  • Page 26 P1-24 /PWR_EVAL Power on monitor output: AR6201 “OFF” - open circuit AR6201 on - closed circuit to GND (max. 100 mA) Refer Figure 2-5 for further guidance. Note: In order to avoid damage of this output a protection diode in parallel to the external relay shall connected.
  • Page 27 • AWG 22/24 for other cables. • Fit shrink sleeves over the solder joints on the equipment connector. Crimp connectors are also available from Becker. • Protect the power supply with a 7.5 A fuse or Circuit Breaker. The VHF transceiver is protected internally by a 5 A resettable fuse.
  • Page 28 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.1 Typical Wiring for Single Seater Glider AR6201-( ) ANTENNA Frequency Exchange (Remote Flip-Flop) optional /EXT_SO D_GND /MIKE_SW D_GND Pow er Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V 7.5 A P_SUPP PWR_EVAL Sw itched Supply P_SUPP_GND Pow er Supply AWG20 P_SUPP_GND Ground...
  • Page 29 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.2 Typical Wiring for Single Seater Glider (5-pol DIN Jack) AR6201-( ) ANTENNA Frequency Exchange (Remote Flip-Flop) optional /EXT_SO D_GND /MIKE_SW D_GND Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A PWR_EVAL Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP_GND Ground P_SUPP_GND ILL_HI ILL_LO...
  • Page 30 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.3 Typical Wiring for Twin Seater Motor Glider AR6201-( ) ANTENNA Frequency Exchange (Remote Flip-Flop) optional /EXT_SO D_GND Standard Mike Speaker Off /MIKE_SW Dynamic Mike D_GND Speaker On Pow er Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A PWR_EVAL Pow er Supply...
  • Page 31 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.4 Typical Wiring for Standard Headsets in use AR6201-( ) ANTENNA Frequency Exchange (Remote Flip-Flop) /EXT_SO D_GND Speaker Off /MIKE_SW Speaker On D_GND Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A PWR_EVAL Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP_GND Ground P_SUPP_GND ILL_HI...
  • Page 32 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.5 Typical Wiring for Aircrafts with Intercom System (unbalanced) AR6201-( ) ANTENNA /EXT_SO D_GND /MIKE_SW D_GND Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A PWR_EVAL Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP_GND Ground P_SUPP_GND ILL_HI Dimming Control 14V/28V ILL_LO SPK_HI SPK_LO AGC_OUT...
  • Page 33 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.6 Typical Wiring for Aircrafts with Intercom System (balanced) AR6201-( ) ANTENNA /EXT_SO D_GND /MIKE_SW D_GND Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A PWR_EVAL Power Supply AWG20 P_SUPP_GND Ground P_SUPP_GND ILL_HI Dimming Control 14V/28V ILL_LO SPK_HI SPK_LO AGC_OUT...
  • Page 34 AR6201-(X0X) 2.5.7 Typical Wiring for Twin Seater Aircrafts, Tandem (additional Radio Control Unit) AR6201-(X0X) ANTENNA Frequency Exchange (Remote Flip-Flop) optional /EXT_SO D_GND RCU6201-(X1X) RX1+ TX0_422+ RX1- TX0_422- TX1+ RX0_422+ TX1- RX0_422- 14 14 SUPP_IN Pow er Supply AWG20 P_SUPP 14V/28V P_SUPP 7.5 A...
  • Page 35 Some ELTs have exhibited re-radiation problems generating harmonics that may interference with other receivers. This can happen when the AR6201 is transmitting on certain frequencies such as 121.5 MHz or 121.175 MHz, which may cause the ELT output circuit to auto- oscillate.
  • Page 36 (refer to article 2.8.4 also). 2.8.4 Terminate Installation Setup Just by switching “OFF” the AR6201-(X0X) the “Installation Setup” can be terminated. All changes made up to this time will be stored automatically. Page 2-18...
  • Page 37 NONE: The illumination for LCD and push-buttons is controlled via the “ROTARY ENCODER“ of the AR6201-(X0X). The Pilot can change the brightness in the Pilots Menu (refer to chapter 3.13.2). Dimming via the “ROTARY ENCODER” is no longer available after selecting one of both Select your option by turning options below.
  • Page 38 AR6201-(X0X) Display Contents Description Provision for adjustment of the illumination ILLUM CURVE (relation between dimming bus voltage and curve brightness of the LCD and push-button illumination) on the following four points. Use the “ROTARY ENCODER” for adjustments and a push on “STO” button toggles between the 4 adjustment points.
  • Page 39 AR6201-(X0X) Display Contents Description Two options can be selected independent from each other on this page. By means of the “ROTARY ENCODER” the requested option can be highlighted and enabled/ disabled by a push on “STO” button. CHANNEL STORE: Enabling this option provide the user the possibility to store frequencies.
  • Page 40 AR6201-(X0X) Display Contents Description If the supply voltage drops below the adjustable threshold (10 … 33 V DC) the display indicates the message “LOW BATT”. The factory setting for this threshold is 10.5 V. The Low Battery threshold adjustment shall be set, depending on the battery type in use, by the installer.
  • Page 41 AR6201-(X0X) Seven options are selectable on this page. TANDEM If “TANDEM” is selected a second controller RCU6201 can be connected to AR6201-(X0X). AUX INPUT If “AUX INPUT” is selected the auxiliary audio signal applied to pins P1-4 / pin P1- 21 is audible on headphone / speaker.
  • Page 42 AR6201-(X0X) The sensitivity adjustment of the Auxiliary Audio Input (Pin P1-4 / Pin P1-21), in the range 50mV to 8000mV, can be set by turning the “ROTARY ENCODER”. The VU meter shows the current signal level of the Aux Audio Input and keep on displaying the highest detected signal value about 3 seconds.
  • Page 43 (Pins P1- 1/P1-14) and the internal speaker amplifier circuit shut “OFF”, which results in lower power consumption of the AR6201. This “IN/OUT CFG 2” menu consists of identical sub-menus as described above under “IN/OUT CFG 1”.
  • Page 44 AR6201-(X0X) The sensitivity of Standard Microphone 1, “STD 1 MIKE SENS”, input is adjustable within a range of 9 mV to 1500 mV by turning the “ROTARY ENCODER”. The factory setting is 110 mV. The VU meter display the current signal...
  • Page 45 “SPKR VOL SRC”, by pushing the “STO” button: PRIMARY CH If “PRIMARY CH” is selected the speaker volume will be adjustable by AR6201-(X0X). SECONDARY CH If “SECONDARY CH” is selected the speaker volume will be adjustable by RCU6201.
  • Page 46 (zero) attenuation on this page. The “SIDETONE ATT” parameter is an additional attenuation of the Sidetone signal in Transmit Mode. The AR6201-(X0X) provides two databases to store up to 99 frequencies within the VHF- COM band, identified by channel numbers (CH01 to CH99).
  • Page 47 “FAILURE LIST” after a repair is completed. The factory default settings are the settings of the AR6201-(X0X) when it left the factory after production. Restoring the factory default settings provided by selecting “YES” by means of the “ROTARY ENCODER”...
  • Page 48 AR6201-(X0X) Typical Settings in the INSTALLATION SETUP 2.9.1 Single Seater Glider Typical Installation Wiring Figure 2-5, Figure 2-6 Selection Sub-Menu Function: / ....PRIMARY CH “SPKR VOLUME SOURCE”: NONE “IN/OUT CFG1”: “MICROPHONE 1”: “MICROPHONE 2”: DYN_MIKE Enabled “BOTH MIKES”: ..
  • Page 49 AR6201-(X0X) 2.9.2 Twin Seater Motor Glider Typical Installation Wiring Figure 2-7 Selection Sub-Menu Function: / BOTH “SPKR VOLUME SOURCE”: ....Disabled “CONFIGURATION” “SWAP MIKE IC”: STD_ “IN/OUT CFG 1”: “MICROPHONE 1”: NONE “MICROPHONE 2”: Enabled “BOTH MIKES”: ... “HEADPHONE 1”: .
  • Page 50 AR6201-(X0X) 2.9.3 GA aircraft using Standard Microphones Typical Installation Wiring Figure 2-8 Selection Sub-Menu Function: / BOTH “SPEAKER VOLUME SOURCE”: ....Disabled “CONFIGURATION” “SWAP MIKE IC”: STD1_MIKE “IN/OUT CFG 1”: “MICROPHONE 1”: NONE “MICROPHONE 2”: Enabled “BOTH MIKES”: .. “HEADPHONE 1”: .
  • Page 51 AR6201-(X0X) 2.9.4 Aircraft with Intercom System Typical Installation Wiring Figure 2-9, Figure 2-10 Selection Sub-Menu Function: / ....BOTH “SPKR VOLUME SOURCE”: Disabled SWAP MIKE IC: .. “CONFIGURATION” MICROPHONE 1: .. STD1_MIKE “IN/OUT CFG 1”: MICROPHONE 2: .. NONE BOTH MIKES: ..
  • Page 52 AR6201-(X0X) 2.10 Retrofitting an AR4201 with an AR6201-(X0X) In most cases, a retrofit of the AR4201 with an AR6201-(X0X) does not cause any problem. However, in some cases differences may occur because not all pins are fully compatible. !!! To connect the AR6201-(X0X) to an AR4201 wiring does not cause any defect, neither to the AR6201-(X0X) nor to the aircraft installation.
  • Page 53 AR6201-(X0X) AR4201 AR4201 AR6201- AR6201-(X0X) Fully Pin Name Function (X0X) Function compa Pin Name tible Positive P1-12 +13.75V P_SUPP Positive power power supply supply Power supply P1-13 GROUND P_SUPP_GND Power supply return / return / Ground Ground P1-14 AF GND...
  • Page 54 2.10.4 RS-232 Interface The AR6201-(X0X) has no RS-232 interface for remote control, but a RS- 232 signal connected to pin P1-9 or pin P1-22 (from previous installation) has no impact to the operation of the transceiver.
  • Page 55 AR6201-(X0X) 2.10.6 /PWR_EVAL The AR6201-(X0X) provides on pin P1-24 a low signal when the unit is switched on and a high impedance signal, when switched “OFF”. This function is different to the AR4201, which provides supply voltage out when switched “ON” and no supply voltage when switched “OFF”.
  • Page 56 AR6201-(X0X) Aircraft Systems Test Test Remarks Result Result System 1 System 2 Audio/Intercom System VHF COM 1 / COM 2 VHF NAV 1/2 (VOR/LOC) all channels UHF NAV 1/2 (GS) all channels Marker Beacon GPS 1/2 (see table below) VHF / NAV 2 all channels...
  • Page 57 Check the interference between the VHF-COM and the GPS receiver is in the activated NAV mode. Select the following channels/frequencies on the AR6201-(X0X) and on each frequency stay in TX and RX mode for at least 30 seconds. Verify that GPS integrity Flag is always out of view.
  • Page 58 2.11.6 Flight Test Check It is highly recommended to perform flight test as final installation verification. The performance of the AR6201-(X0X) may be verified by contacting a ground station at a range of at least 50 nm while maintaining an appropriate altitude and over all normal flight attitudes.
  • Page 59 The AR6201-(X0X) maintenance is defined as “on condition” only. No scheduled or regular maintenance of this product is required. To verify the frequency accuracy of the AR6201-(X0X) it is recommended to perform a respective calibration test after 7 years. DV 14300.03/.04 Issue 5 5/2013...
  • Page 60 AR6201-(X0X) BLANK Page 2-42 DV 14300.03/.04 Issue 5 5/2013...
  • Page 61 Section 3. OPERATION Safety Instructions For safe operation of the AR6201-X0X takes the following instruction into account. Turn the unit “OFF” before starting or shutting down the engine. Speak loud and clear to the microphone while keeping it always close to the lips.
  • Page 62 Controls and Indicators Figure 3-1 Controls and Indicators Note: The following graphics of the AR6201-(X0X) display content are shown in the 8.33 kHz channel spacing for all possible operation modes. Dedicated pictures are not explicit provided for the 25 kHz...
  • Page 63 AR6201-(X0X) detects a “Long press” otherwise a “Short press” is assumed. The whole content of the AR6201-(X0X) display is inverted for a short time, if any action is done by the user, e.g. pressing a key, and the operation is not allowed at this time.
  • Page 64 AR6201-(X0X) 3.2.2 Symbols shown on the Display Symbol Meaning Intercom operation is active (triggered by VOX or external IC key). Intercom operation via VOX is disabled. Speaker enabled in Installation Setup and not muted. During Transmission and Intercom, the Speaker automatically is muted.
  • Page 65 Transmission Mode. Microphone(s) signals can modulate the transmitter. The “TX” symbol in the left upper corner of the display indicates the AR6201-(X0X) is in Transmission Mode. In Transmission Mode, the most user actions (changing Frequency Selection Mode, Channel Spacing Mode etc.), normally allowed in Receive Mode, are blocked.
  • Page 66 3.14). initiation transmission, /PTT line needs first to become inactive. Frequency Selection Modes The following Frequency Selection Modes can be available on AR6201-(X0X): - Standard Mode (only this mode provides the Scan Function) - Direct Tune Mode - Channel Mode...
  • Page 67 AR6201-(X0X) 3.5.1 Standard Mode Push on “MDE” key until the Standard Mode page appears. In Standard Mode page, the display indicates the Active Frequency in the top line and Preset Frequency in the bottom line. Direct editing of the Active Frequency is not available like in the Direct Tune Mode.
  • Page 68 AR6201-(X0X) Direct editing of the Active Frequency is available in the Direct Tune Mode. By the first push on the “ROTARY ENCODER“, the MHz digits are inverted and turning the “ROTARY ENCODER” clock- or counter clockwise change the frequency. Two further pushes on the “ROTARY ENCODER“, the first inverts the 100 kHz and the second selects the 25 / 8.33 kHz...
  • Page 69 AR6201-(X0X) of channel number selection can be left manually by consecutive short press of the “ROTARY ENCODER“, or leaves the Mode automatically after 5 s timeout. In order to select the new channel number from LAST Channels Database make a counter clockwise turn on the “ROTARY ENCODER“. The Channel...
  • Page 70 AR6201-(X0X) 3.5.4 Scan Function In all Frequency Selection Modes, a long press of “↕/SCN” key activates the Scan Function and change to STANDARD MODE if activated from CHANNEL or DIRECT TUNE Mode. A short push on the “MDE” key, or a long press on “SCN” key terminates Scan Function.
  • Page 71 AR6201-(X0X) A short push on “↕/SCN” key exchange, without leaving the Scan Function, the Preset- with Active Frequency. While the transceiver is in Transmission Mode this function is disabled. A short push on the “ROTARY ENCODER” activates editing the Preset Frequency (for details refer to 3.5.1 Standard Mode).
  • Page 72 AR6201-(X0X) Toggling of frequency channel spacing Mode is only available for AR6201- (0XX) variants. The AR6201-(1XX) variants cannot be toggled. The AR6201- (1XX) variants are operating in 25 kHz Mode only. In 25 kHz Mode 5 frequency digits are shown. Only operating frequencies with a channel spacing of 25 kHz are selectable.
  • Page 73 AR6201-(X0X) “FREE” and “USED” channel indication. By entering the storage procedure, the transceiver proposes the first free channel for storing the Active Frequency. Beside the proposed channel, also every other channel within the range 1 to 99 is selectable by turning the rotary knob. For every selected channel, “USED” or “FREE”...
  • Page 74 CONFIGURATION page in the Installation Setup (refer to chapter 2.8.5). AUX AUTO MUTE function will mute the audio signal from the auxiliary audio input automatically, as long as the AR6201-(X0X) detects (based on squelch evaluation) a RX from the signal or user deactivates the squelch manually.
  • Page 75 During intercom operation the Speaker output is disabled 3.12 VOX & speaker operation The AR6201-(X0X) disables VOX if enabling speaker in active Audio Configuration. With active speaker, enabled in Audio Configuration, VOX is always “OFF” and intercom via VOX is not possible. This prevent from oscillation of VOX due to acoustical feedback.
  • Page 76 In installation with the second controller (see Figure 2-11), adjustment of Intercom Volume by means of the RT6201 has no effects. IC VOLUME can be regulated only by means of AR6201- (X0X). A short press on the “IC/SQL” key activates the Intercom VOX page.
  • Page 77 AR6201-(X0X) Note: In installation with the second controller (see Figure 2-11), AR6201-(X0X) adjusts VOX threshold for Microphone 1 only, RCU6201 adjusts VOX threshold for Microphone 2 only (see description of /MIKE_SW pin in chapter 2.4.2). An adjustment of the VOX threshold level is not possible if VOX forced to be “OFF”...
  • Page 78 AR6201-(X0X) Note: This page is not available if in Installation Setup the dimming input is set to 14 V or 28 V. Dimming control by the aircrafts dimming circuit is at this selection performed. Another press on the “MDE” key change to SQUELCH and by means of the “ROTARY ENCODER“, the setting can be changed.
  • Page 79 - /PTT line permanently grounded (short circuit in installation). “TX HOT” indicates the internal device temperature exceeds + 90°C. The AR6201-(X0X) still operates, but the transmitter has reduced RF output power. Possible reasons for “TX HOT” indication: Reappear every 5 seconds.

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