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Becker Avionics

Operating Instructions

Device Description

0638.420-071 Issue 06 02/2021

VHF Transceiver

The devices of the 6200 VHF transceiver series are for voice communication in the

very high frequency band between 118.000 to 136.975 MHz (radio communication

part of air-band) with a selectable channel spacing of 25 or 8.33 kHz.

This manual is for devices upwards from software version:

SCI1050S305 Version 4.06

SCI1051S305 Version 2.06

Single block devices:

Remote-control devices:

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AR6201-(012)

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AR6201-(022)

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AR6201-(112)

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AR6201-(122)

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AR6211-(012)

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AR6211-(022)

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AR6211-(112)

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AR6211-(122)

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RT6201-(010)

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RT6201-(020)

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RT6201-(110)

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RT6201-(120)

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RT6211-(010)

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RT6211-(020)

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AR6203-(012)

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AR6203-(022)

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AR6203-(112)

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AR6203-(122)

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AR6213-(012)

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AR6213-(022)

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AR6213-(112)

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AR6213-(122)

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RCU6201-(012)

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RCU6201-(112)

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RCU6211-(012)

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RCU6211-(112)

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Manuals

Operating Instructions

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The device(s) as ordered.

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Authorized Release Certificate (EASA Form 1)

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The device(s) are ready for use with factory default adjustments.

Summary of Contents for AR6201 Series

Page 1: ...7 http www becker avionics com E mail info becker avionics com VHF Transceivers AR6201 AR6203 RT6201 RCU6201 AR6211 AR6213 RT6211 RCU6211 Software Versions upwards from Software Version SCI1050S305 Version 4 06 SCI1051S305 Version 2 06 Operating Instructions Article No 0638 420 071 Issue 06 February 2021 ...

Page 2: ...roduct or system options for further investigation by users having technical knowledge The user is responsible for making the final selection of the system and components The user has to assure that all performance endurance maintenance safety requirements of the application are met and warnings be obeyed For this the user has to include all aspects of the application to be compliant with the appl...

Page 3: ...ion 14 3 3 Controls and Indications 15 3 3 1 Symbols on the Display 16 3 4 Start Up 17 3 5 Receive Mode 17 3 6 Transmit Mode 18 3 7 Frequency Selection Modes 19 3 7 1 Standard Mode 20 3 7 2 Direct Tune Mode 21 3 7 3 Channel Mode 22 3 7 4 Frequency Storage Functions 24 3 7 5 SCAN Mode 27 3 8 SQUELCH 28 3 9 RX Field Strength Indication 28 3 10 Channel Spacing 29 3 11 Auxiliary Audio Input AUX INPUT ...

Page 4: ...bbreviations AC Alternating Current AF Audio Frequency AR Airborne Radio ATT Attenuation AUX Auxiliary CBIT Continuous Built In Test CFG Configuration CH Channel CM Chassis Module COM Communication DC Direct Current IC Intercom LCD Liquid Crystal Display PBIT Power On Built In Test PTT Push To Talk RCU Remote Control Unit RSSI Received Signal Strength Indication RT Remote Transceiver RX Receive SQ...

Page 5: ...638 420 071 Issue 06 02 2021 VHF Transceiver 5 Units A mA Ampere Milliampere C Degree Celsius dBm Power ratio in Decibel dB Decibel kg Kilogram kHz MHz Kilohertz Megahertz mm Millimeter Ohm Ω Resistor s Second V Volt W mW Watt Milliwatt Inch ...

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Page 7: ...d instructions or procedures Visually inspect the package contents for signs of transport damage The packaging material is inflammable if it is disposed of improperly by burning toxic fumes can develop Keep the packaging material and use it in the case of a return shipment Improper or faulty packaging can lead to transport damages Make sure to transport the device always in a safe manner and with ...

Page 8: ...n approved aeronautical company e g Part 145 which shall also examine the installation Any change made by the user excludes any liability on our part excluding the work described in this manual 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 instructions which you ought to follow closely during installat...

Page 9: ...from software version SCI1050S305 Version 4 06 SCI1051S305 Version 2 06 Single block devices Remote control devices AR6201 012 AR6201 022 AR6201 112 AR6201 122 AR6211 012 AR6211 022 AR6211 112 AR6211 122 RT6201 010 RT6201 020 RT6201 110 RT6201 120 RT6211 010 RT6211 020 AR6203 012 AR6203 022 AR6203 112 AR6203 122 AR6213 012 AR6213 022 AR6213 112 AR6213 122 RCU6201 012 RCU6201 112 RCU6211 012 RCU621...

Page 10: ...K6403 1 for AR62X3 Mounting kit MK6201 10 for RT62X1 to obey the conditions for certification Connector kits Cable harness Antenna Microphone Headphone speaker For details please refer to related manual http www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver Obey the national requirements for operation of radio equipment ...

Page 11: ...mote Control Unit 58 mm 2 inch Options 0XX 8 33 25 kHz channel spacing 1XX 25 kHz channel spacing only X1X 6 W 14 V 10 W 28 V X2X 6 W 14 V XX2 white illumination color on black panel SN Unique number of the device AN Article number DoM Date of Manufacturing Software Refer to the version on the device type plate Compliance and Certifications Refer to the text and logos on the device type plate The ...

Page 12: ...Operating Instructions Becker Avionics Software Firmware Status Functionality 12 VHF Transceiver 0638 420 071 Issue 06 02 2021 Blank ...

Page 13: ... RCU6211 Remote Control Unit If a description refers to only one of the product variants is it specified The figures for display content mainly show the transceiver in 8 33 25 kHz mixed mode pictures for 25 kHz differ only in number of digits for frequency The user can do the HMI operation on the primary controller or on optional secondary controller RCU62X1 The word frequency is also used in the ...

Page 14: ...eep the microphone always close to the lips otherwise a special suppressing circuit in the VHF COM will not be capable to suppress normal noise Use only microphones or headsets which are suitable for specific installations o In aircraft made of wood synthetic materials or in gliders or helicopters incoming radiation can affect the integrated amplifier of the microphone feedback then the ground sta...

Page 15: ...user menu 3 STO Store Short push during normal operation stores the new value 4 SCN Exchange SCAN Short push during standard mode or scan mode changes between preset and active frequency Long push starts the scan mode 5 Power ON OFF volume Turns the transceiver ON OFF and is used to adjust the volume level of received signals 6 Rotary encoder Turn the rotary encoder to change the selected paramete...

Page 16: ...requency will be audible but will be muted as soon as a signal on the active frequency is detected The device identifies a Long push when you push and hold a key for 2 seconds Short push when you push and hold a key for 2 seconds If any action by the user is invalid the whole display is inverted for a short time Symbol Function IC The intercom operation is started triggered by VOX or external IC k...

Page 17: ...r changes to the last active mode before power off During normal operation a self test CBIT permanently examines the correct operation of the device o If there is an error the display shows an error message If PTT Push To Talk inputs are inactive the transceiver stays in receive mode A mixed signal is supplied on the headphone s outputs if enabled it is mixed of the o Received signal from antenna ...

Page 18: ...the emitted signal is available on the headphone output The transmit mode automatically deactivates the speaker For details please refer to related manual http www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver In transmit mode some user actions are blocked e g change the frequency selection mode or channel spacing mode which are normally permitted in receive mode Changes in standard mo...

Page 19: ...e modes Standard Mode Direct Tune Mode and Channel Mode have different layouts for the selection of the operating frequency The modes are selectable with short push of the of the MDE key one after the other o The display shows one by one Standard Mode Direct Tune Mode Channel Mode Standard Mode and so on During the changes between the modes the active frequency is always the same and active The mo...

Page 20: ...t push on the rotary encoder to change the 100 kHz digits o The changeable digits are shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change the frequency in 100 kHz steps Make another short push on the rotary encoder to change the 25 8 33 kHz digits o The changeable digits are shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change the frequency in 25 8 ...

Page 21: ...ckwise to change the frequency in 1 MHz steps Make another short push on the rotary encoder to change the 100 kHz digits o The changeable digits are shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change the frequency in 100 kHz steps Make another short push on the rotary encoder to change the 25 8 33 kHz digits o The changeable digits are shown inverted Turn the rotary encod...

Page 22: ...NS If the device operates 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 For details please refer to related manual http www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver Push the MDE key to change to the channel mode page Use the rotary encoder to select the channel number ...

Page 23: ...Turn the rotary encoder to select a channel With each step the device tunes immediately to the shown frequency o The first turn counter clockwise starts access to the channel LAST 1 o The channel number is now highlighted o One of the nine last used channels is selectable o Turn the rotary encoder to select a channel The LAST mode is left automatically after a 5 second timeout or stopped by the us...

Page 24: ...www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver The transceiver has two databases The user channel database it has 99 channels CH01 CH99 to store frequencies with the possibility to apply a customized label identifier with max 10 alphanumeric characters The last channel database automatically stores last used frequencies Named and callable as LAST 1 LAST 9 the customized identifier w...

Page 25: ...e label USED If the same frequency is stored a second time then the existing data frequency label identifier data is offered to store If the frequency has no label attached ten underscore digits are shown to give in a label The cursor automatically starts on the first position Overview The user can store data to Next free channel offered from system A selected free channel A selected used channel ...

Page 26: ...quencies are callable in channel mode see Channel Mode page 22 The transceiver stores recently selected frequencies Named and callable as LAST 1 LAST 9 see Channel Mode page 22 With the change to a new active frequency the before selected active frequency is stored in memory as LAST 1 The frequencies stored in LAST 1 LAST 8 are shifted to memory channels LAST 2 LAST 9 Notice The functions LAST and...

Page 27: ... signal at the same time the active frequency top has priority The preset frequency is shown inverted and blinks An audio notification beep tone is audible and the preset frequency blinks to show that there is a RX signal on the preset frequency if enabled in the configuration setup For details please refer to related manual http www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver If the...

Page 28: ...Audio noise is audible as long as the signal is received The squelch threshold is adjustable see page 35 The field strength is shown with triangle symbol in front of the related frequency in all frequency selection modes The field strength of a received signal relates to the measured RSSI level Received Signal Strength Indication Weak Signal Strength Good Signal Strength Excellent Signal Strength ...

Page 29: ...ode 5 frequency digits are shown o Only operating frequencies with a channel spacing of 25 kHz are selectable o This mode has a faster tuning because it does not show the 8 33 kHz frequency steps 8 33 kHz channel spacing In 8 33 25 kHz mixed mode 6 frequency digits are shown o The transceiver tunes to all possible frequencies in the aviation VHF frequency band Notice The 62XX 0XX variants can oper...

Page 30: ...evaluation a RX signal or the user stops the squelch manually With auxiliary input disabled o The signal from the auxiliary audio input is permanently audible on the audio output independently of the received signal or the squelch status Automatic aux attenuation functionality controls the auxiliary audio input o The level of the auxiliary input signal attenuates if intercom is started by VOX or b...

Page 31: ...other and air traffic while the passengers are isolated o The passengers on the intercom circuit 2 can hear auxiliary audio e g from MP3 player and can communicate with each other An external ISOL input gives the possibility to change between ALL mode and ISOL mode If the PTT1 input is started and ISOL is active the passenger intercom operation on second intercom circuit is still possible The inte...

Page 32: ...G1 and CFG2 When the speaker is enabled and not muted the display will show the loudspeaker symbol When the speaker is enabled and not muted o VOX is forced OFF o Start of the intercom with VOX is not possible In transmission mode the speaker output is muted OFF if o The intercom is started with the external intercom switch o The power supply voltage is 10 V For details please refer to related man...

Page 33: ...figuration setup For this adjustment the dimming circuit controls the brightness parameters SQUELCH TRH The display shows the active frequency in the top line The adjustable value is shown as bar graph and as numerical indicator in the bottom line The squelch threshold is adjustable from 6 26 rotary encoder o 6 very weak signals are audible with high noise content squelch opens at about 105 dBm o ...

Page 34: ...d The display shows the active frequency in the top line The adjustable value is shown as bar graph and as numerical indicator in the bottom line The VOX threshold is adjustable from 30 10 rotary encoder o 30 most sensitive a very low microphone signal starts the intercom operation o 10 less sensitive only a high microphone signal starts the intercom operation The changes are active immediately Wi...

Page 35: ...5 for VOX threshold is a convenient behavior in most aircraft o This made a correct adjustment for the mike sensitivity necessary see configuration The fail list fail history is only available in the password protected configuration setup For details please refer to related manual http www becker avionics com manuals Communication VHF Transceiver ...

Page 36: ...ally terminated return to receive mode after 120 s of continuous transmitting The transceiver goes back to receive mode also if the PTT line is still active GND Possible cause Transmission continues more than 120 seconds Frequent overriding can decrease the MTBF PTT key is stuck PTT line permanently grounded short circuit in installation Notice For the start of a new transmission it is necessary t...

Page 37: ... inside the transceiver The transceiver has detected an internal failure during start up Depending on failure cause the device is operable with decreased performance or not operable at all Possible cause Outside specified environmental conditions HW or SW failure inside the transceiver The transceiver has no communication with the controller Depending on failure cause the device is operable with d...

Page 38: ...MHz variant 1XX 118 000 136 9916 MHz variant 0XX Channel spacing 25 kHz variants 1XX 8 33 25 kHz variants 0XX Output power into 50 Ω with and without modulation 6 W AR620X X2X RT6201 X2X 10 W AR620X X1X RT6201 X1X Rated output power for speaker operation 4 W 4 Ω Operating temperature 20 55 C AR620X AR621X RCU6201 RCU6211 40 55 C RT6201 RT6211 short term 70 C Storage temperature 55 85 C Detailed da...

Page 39: ... 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 done by trained Becker Avionics personnel For relevant department and addresses please see contact info page 2 ...

Page 40: ...com Switch 32 Intercom Operation with VOX 31 ISOL Mode 31 List Abbreviations 4 List Units 5 Purpose of Equipment 9 RX Field Strength Indication 28 Squelch 33 Start Up 17 Stuck PTT 18 Type Plate 11 User Menu 33 34 Warning and Failure Indications 36 We reserve the right to make technical changes The data match to the current status at the time of printing by Becker Avionics GmbH all rights reserved ...

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