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VAL AVIONICS LTD COM 2KR Remote VHF Transceiver Installation and Operator’s Manual Revision 3 March 2013 P/N 172201-3...
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September 2012 – Initial Printing December 2012 – Updated Appendix B wiring diagram to show RS-232 connection. Added dimensional drawings of COM 2KR case. Figure 1 updated to current design. Figure 3 & 4 Removed, as they are no longer accurate.
The COM 2KR represents 20 years of refinement in that process, based on the feedback of customers that have used the COM 760. The COM 2KR takes the original idea of the COM 760: a simple-to-use, reliable unit without the frills of other radios, and overhauls that idea with new and exciting features.
O P E R A T O R ’ S M A N U A L The COM 2KR transceiver is a voice-modulated communications device utilizing amplitude modulation, with a maximum power of 10W, operating in the 6K00A3E emission designator, with a 25kHz channel spacing.
From 10 µV to 200 µV the audio level will not vary more than 3db. Transmitter: Carrier Power 8W nom. RMS Duty Cycle Interface: RS-232 Baud Rate 9600 Manufacturer’s Model Number COM 2KR Part Number VPN 0800106 Revision 3 Page 6 of 27 March 2013...
Contact Crimping Tool w/ AMP P/N 601966-1 Positioning Tool AMP P/N 601699-5 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS There is no licensing requirement to operate the COM 2KR when installed and operated in accordance with this manual. Revision 3 Page 7 of 27 March 2013...
Although strongly recommended, it is not required to use the factory fabricated wire harness when installing the COM 2KR. A wiring harness can be fabricated in the field. Refer to appendix B of this manual for a complete wiring diagram. The COM 2KR is connected to the aircrafts avionics bus via a 5 AMP circuit breaker. All wires must be 22 AWG MIL-SPEC, unless otherwise noted in accordance with current regulations.
With the unit held in place, insert the four supplied 6-32 X 3/8” screws from the front and tighten as appropriate. 2.3.4.2 Antennas One antenna is required for the COM 2KR installation. A standard COM antenna can be used with the unit such as a COMANT CI-121 or equivalent. Follow the antenna manufacture’s installation Manual to ensure proper installation of the antenna.
Scope 3.1.1 This section will provide detailed operating instructions for your new COM 2KR – Remote VHF Transceiver. All user interface functions are controlled by an external EFIS system over RS-232. Refer to your EFIS Systems manufacture’s installation and operations manuals for complete installation and operation information.
In such cases, an estimate will be submitted for approval before repair is initiated. In most cases, Val avionics, Ltd. will provide one week turn around on its warranty and repair service.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance of the COM 2KR – Remote VHF Transceiver is on condition only. No periodic maintenance is required. If unit is found to be out of calibration, send unit in for service. If unit is removed for service, upon re- installation perform Post Installation check as described in section 2.4 of this manual.
EFIS system. The interface format conforms to NMEA 0183 message format specifications. For improved compatibility, the COM 2000 / COM 2KR accepts all commands for the INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR 9.1 Input Commands The following input command messages are supported: •...
This message format is the same as is used in the INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR. The COM 2000 / COM 2KR will be able to accept all messages intended for a INS 429 / NAV 2000 / NAV 2KR without generating a serial communications error.
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