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Installation and Operation

Becker Avionics

BD406/PBD406

DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021

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Article Number 0629.294-071

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Page 1: ...8 77836 Rheinm nster Germany 49 7229 305 0 Fax 49 7229 305 217 http www becker avionics com E mail info becker avionics com Installation and Operation Manual DV16401 03 Issue 04 May 2021 Article No 06...

Page 2: ...ation from Becker Avionics provide product or system options for further investigation by users having technical knowledge The user is responsible for making the final selection of the system and comp...

Page 3: ...ind supplemented by selection of high quality material responsible production and testing in accordance with the standards Our competent customer support department will respond on any technical quest...

Page 4: ...ical relevant modifications are described in this table Document DV16401 03 issue 04 Article Number 0629 294 071 Cover Page 05 2021 Introduction 05 2021 Chapter 1 4 05 2021 Issue Page No Section Chapt...

Page 5: ...ifications 29 1 9 Order Code 30 BD406 PBD406 30 Accessories 30 Spare Parts 31 Documentation 31 2 Installation 33 2 1 Packaging Transport Storage 34 2 2 Device Assignment 35 Scope of Delivery 35 State...

Page 6: ...on 73 Physical Layer 74 Communication Description 75 Recommended Receiver Operation 80 3 Operation 81 3 1 General 81 3 2 Device Description 81 3 3 Controls and Indications 82 User Interface BD406 82 S...

Page 7: ...de 51 Figure 22 PBD406 Connector Layout rear side 51 Figure 23 PBD406 Connector P3 front side 51 Figure 24 PBD406 Connector P2 front side 52 Figure 25 Wiring BD406 with Control Head P1 Connector and A...

Page 8: ...Indicating Radio Beacon maritime distress beacon ETA Estimated Time of Arrival etc et cetera GND Ground GPI General Purpose Input GPO General Purpose Output GPS Global Positioning System HDPH Headpho...

Page 9: ...Power Ratio In Decibel referenced to 1 mW Leistungsverh ltnis in Dezibel in Bezug auf 1 mW dB Decibel g Gram kg Kilogram kHz Kilohertz km h Kilometer Per Hour kts Knots MHz Megahertz Mbps Mega Bits Pe...

Page 10: ...t in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not prevented could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not prevented could result in minor...

Page 11: ...d in this manual The device must not be opened Do not make any modifications to the device except for those described in the manual Make connections to the inputs outputs and interfaces only in the ma...

Page 12: ...Installation and Operation Becker Avionics 12 BD406 PBD406 DV16401 03 Issue 04 May 2021 Blank Page...

Page 13: ...7 Restriction for Use 22 1 8 Technical Data 23 Power Supply BD406 23 Power Supply PBD406 23 General Characteristics 24 Receiver Data 24 Internal GPS Receiver 24 GPS Antenna 25 Audio Subsystem 25 Inter...

Page 14: ...plete model number for descriptions If a description refers to only one product variant is it specified The manuals Maintenance and Repair M R Installation and Operation I O and Operation Instructions...

Page 15: ...ility of survival of the person in distress at sea or on land The BD406 PBD406 has direct detection of the distress messages transmitted on 406 MHz ELTs for aviation use EPIRBs for maritime use and PL...

Page 16: ...Beacon Decoder 1 Standard 3 Standard without control head remote device Model Number 0 Standard 1 NVG compatible 0 Standard PBD 406 X X X Identifier Portable Beacon Decoder 1 Standard Model Number 0...

Page 17: ...uipment connectors and the antenna sockets are at the rear of the device BD406 without control head The BD406 without control head is a single block remote controlled device made for installations in...

Page 18: ...14000 S T B03 15 2 6 15HEX 123 456 789 0AB CDE B03 15 3 6 N 43 o 25 16 E 112 o 56 09 B 03 15 4 6 TBRG 095 o 031 6 km DIST TC 123 6 o B 03 15 5 6 031 6 NM DIST ETA 01 20 56 2 NM B 03 15 6 6 FT LT 26 01...

Page 19: ...ix months for long term inactive storage periods of more than six months Notice Operating time of PBD406 can decrease for ambient temperatures 0 C Audio Outputs The receiver has two audio outputs head...

Page 20: ...ies the user about any malfunction During PBIT the receiver identifies itself and shows the software versions of the control head and chassis module During normal operation a continuous built in test...

Page 21: ...s connected to the mandatory DC source see Technical Data page 23 o Do not connect the device with reversed polarity to the DC source Circuit breaker o Use the applicable fuses in the power supply lin...

Page 22: ...tion Device body and the controls Clean the device body and the controls with a clean soft lint free cloth moistened with clean water Disinfection To reduce the risk of infection As a disinfectant we...

Page 23: ...VDC Backlight off 320 mA 14 VDC Backlight on 100 160 mA 32 VDC Backlight on 100 Device without control head 270 mA 9 VDC 200 mA 14 VDC 110 mA 32 VDC LCD with NVG compliant backlight Backlight on 100 s...

Page 24: ...e 40 70 C BD406 without control head 15 55 C short time 70 C PBD406 15 50 C Operating altitude as per RTCA DO 160E BD406 15 000 ft PBD406 n a Vibration as per RTCA DO 160E BD406 Fixed wing Category S...

Page 25: ...ications BD406 with control head PBD406 BD406 without control head Rated output for speaker operation 4 W into 4 Rated output power for headphone operation 300 mW into 150 100 mW into 600 Audio freque...

Page 26: ...ecifications BD406 with control head PBD406 BD406 without control head Front panel HxW 61 x 61 x mm 2 4 x 2 4 in Device depth complete 230 mm 9 in 190 mm 7 5 in Mounting depth 208 5 mm 7 5 in 236 mm 9...

Page 27: ...Issue 04 May 2021 BD406 PBD406 27 Continued Airworthiness A regular maintenance of this device s is not necessary The maintenance is specified as on condition only It is recommended to do a check of t...

Page 28: ...erpressure 4 6 3 A1 n a Temperature Variation 5 X n a Humidity 6 X n a Shock and Crash Safety 7 A Fixed wing and helicopter standard Vibration 8 S U Test curve M G fixed wing helicopter Explosion Atmo...

Page 29: ...on Technical Data DV16401 03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406 PBD406 29 Certifications Unauthorized changes or modifications to the device s can void the compliance to the required regulatory agencies and auth...

Page 30: ...connector crimp M 2x Connector housing for 25 pol cable connector 1x BNC antenna plug 1x TNC antenna plug Article No 0629 545 954 1 25 pol cable connector crimp F Article No 0472 921 277 1 25 pol cabl...

Page 31: ...160 252 1 Carrying bag and shoulder strap Article No 0636 258 959 Qty BT406 Beacon Decoder Test Set 1 BT406 Beacon Decoder Test Set for final test procedure and post repair maintenance N A for BD406 w...

Page 32: ...General Description Becker Avionics Order Code 32 BD406 PBD406 DV16401 03 Issue 04 May 2021 Blank Page...

Page 33: ...h Mounting Kit MK4401 42 PBD406 43 Bracket for Vehicle Installation 44 2 5 Electrical Interface 45 Connector Pin Assignments BD406 45 406 MHz Antenna Connector ANT 45 GPS Antenna Connector GPS 45 Grou...

Page 34: ...g Transport Storage Visually inspect the package contents for signs of transport damage The packaging material is inflammable by burning toxic fumes may develop Keep the packaging material and use it...

Page 35: ...406 011 accessories BD406 003 accessories PBD406 001 accessories PBD406 011 accessories Scope of Delivery Manuals o Operating Instructions Device as ordered State of Delivery The device s are ready fo...

Page 36: ...ignation BD406 Single block device PBD406 Portable device with power supply and accessories Options 001 Standard with control head 003 Standard without control head 011 NVG compatible SN Unique number...

Page 37: ...of the cooling air The installation area must have a minimum distance of 30 cm from the magnetic aircraft compass to prevent any interference to the magnetic compass Forced cooling is not required PBD...

Page 38: ...l Head The BD406 without control head and mounting kit MK4401 are for avionic bay installation Keep a minimum of 5 mm between the device and other avionics for air circulation Order of Installation In...

Page 39: ...tallation in a Vehicle Please use the installed bracket bottom for installation Remove handle Make sure to find a suitable spot to place the three bolts Details see Dimensions Bracket for Vehicle Inst...

Page 40: ...h Figure 13 Dimensions BD406 with Control Head Center of Gravity for BD406 Tolerance 5 mm Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances DIN ISO 2768 T1 C dimensions in mm xx 6 0 3 30 120 0 8 4...

Page 41: ...mm inch Figure 14 Dimensions BD406 without Control Head Center of Gravity for BD406 Tolerance 5 mm Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances DIN ISO 2768 T1 C dimensions in mm xx 6 0 3 30...

Page 42: ...ead with Mounting Kit MK4401 Center of Gravity for BD406 with mounting kit MK4401 Tolerance 5 mm Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances DIN ISO 2768 T1 C dimensions in mm xx 6 0 3 30 12...

Page 43: ...PBD406 Dimensions mm inch Figure 16 Dimensions PBD406 Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances DIN ISO 2768 T1 C dimensions in mm xx 6 0 3 30 120 0 8 400 1000 2 0 6 30 0 5 120 400 1 2 100...

Page 44: ...s mm inch Figure 17 Dimensions Bracket for Vehicle Installation Permitted deviation for dimensions without tolerances DIN ISO 2768 T1 C dimensions in mm xx 6 0 3 30 120 0 8 400 1000 2 0 6 30 0 5 120 4...

Page 45: ...RG58C U acceptable GPS Antenna Connector GPS Position 2 Type TNC type Recommended cable type RG223 U RG58C U acceptable The antenna input delivers bias voltage in a range of 2 75 3 40 VDC maximal load...

Page 46: ...Ground DO_GND Discrete output ground signal return for pins 4 5 17 18 Not used for BD406 without control head AWG22 4 Discrete O PWR_EVAL Device enabled status Active state device enabled Not used fo...

Page 47: ...ins 4 5 17 18 Not used for BD406 without control AWG22 17 Discrete O MSG Signalization of the reception of valid message Not used for BD406 without control AWG22 18 Discrete O GPO_1 Configurable gener...

Page 48: ...of the transmitter Not used for BD406 without control AWG26 IF0 is ARINC 429 compliant output interface 2 Ground IF0TX_GND IF0 interface ground of the transmitter Not used for BD406 without control A...

Page 49: ...ter Not used for BD406 without control AWG26 10 Ground IF2RX_GND IF2 interface ground of the receiver Not used for BD406 without control AWG26 IF2 is RS232 compliant interface for internal external GP...

Page 50: ...for BD406 without control AWG26 20 Discrete I IF4RX IF4 interface positive bus of the receiver Not used for BD406 without control AWG26 21 Discrete O IF4TX IF4 interface negative bus of the transmitte...

Page 51: ...l DC voltage P2 Headphone speaker output B1 Illumination button L2 LED external voltage indicator Speaker Figure 22 PBD406 Connector Layout rear side J6 Serial interface 406 MHz Antenna Connector ANT...

Page 52: ...The wiring of BD406 with and without control head is different for details see connector tables Device Connector P1 Digital and Analog I Os page 46 Device Connector J1 Serial Interfaces page 48 Speak...

Page 53: ...open collector output type Maximal load current is 20 mA When the device is operational the pin is active it has low impedance to GND When the device is off the output has high impedance to GND If no...

Page 54: ...se input Reserved for future use P1 connector If not used keep pin s unconnected ON Pin Type I O Name Function Remarks 11 Discrete I ON Device remote enabling Active state GND of the pin sets the devi...

Page 55: ...IF1TX IF1 interface positive bus of the transmitter J1 connector 24 Ground DI_GND Discrete inputs ground signal return for pin 25 J1 connector 25 Discrete I SRV_EN Dedicated for Service Mode Activati...

Page 56: ...in IF3TX can supply data about all beacons and NavPoints registered in internal memory during mission Details Targets Status Protocol IF3 Interface page 73 If not used keep pin s unconnected IF3 Recei...

Page 57: ...n in this section Required as minimum wiring Supply voltage Antenna RF GPS antenna or external GPS source for full performance of the device Notice Obey Installation Requirements page 37 and recommend...

Page 58: ...14 14 2 2 1 1 2 1 16 16 17 17 4 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 22 22 20 20 19 19 10 10 21 21 3 3 18 18 11 11 23 23 4 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 22 22 20 20 19 19 10 10 21 21 18 18 11 11 23 23 24 24 13 13 12 12 25 25 9 9 8 8 15 15...

Page 59: ...RINC 429 specification RS232 Targets status listener RS232 external GPS data provider ARINC 429 receiver RS422 PC Service panel GPS data listener GND RX GND RX GND TX All cables AWG24 AWG26 if not spe...

Page 60: ...n 2x AWG20 2x AWG20 Power supply GND AWG16 wire as short as possible All cables AWG22 if not specified 24 24 13 13 12 12 25 25 9 9 8 8 15 15 14 14 2 2 1 1 2 1 16 16 17 17 4 4 5 5 7 7 6 6 22 22 20 20 1...

Page 61: ...e RS232 Targets status listener GND RX All cables AWG24 AWG26 if not specified 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 6 1 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20...

Page 62: ...configuration setup in flight BD406 without control head Only manufacturer on customer request configures specific installation settings Contact manufacturer to change current configuration when devi...

Page 63: ...stop the setup o All changes made up to this time are stored automatically Device Info The first page of configuration setup shows the device info screens Display Contents Description CH INFO CH SW_V...

Page 64: ...notifications are audible at headphones Details Headphone Connection page 53 MSG OUT ENABLE If selected MSG output is active when COSPAS SARSAT is received by the device Details MSG page 53 PWR INT WA...

Page 65: ...rs True Bearing XXX degrees Distance YYY Y kilometers miles where XXX YYY Y are digits Dimming Input Display Contents Description DIMMING INPUT Select function s required for the installation One of t...

Page 66: ...uts voltage and for LCD with white backlight standard For LCD with NVG compatible backlight this screen is not available The illumination curve shows the relation between dimming bus voltage and brigh...

Page 67: ...tice Stored data will be overwritten Default Settings Adjustment name Value MSG Output Enable Active ARINC Baud Rate 12 5 kbit s ARINC Enable Inactive Targets Status Baud Rate 9600 Data Bits 8 Parity...

Page 68: ...ource is set to EXTERNAL Select function s required for the installation EXT GPS CONFIG 9600 BAUD RATE 8 DATA BITS 1 STOP BITS NONE PARITY Use the rotary knob to select parameter Use the STO key to ch...

Page 69: ...PO_0 CONFIG Select function s required for the installation GPO_0 CONFIG NEW BEACON NONE Use the rotary knob for selection Push the STO key to confirm NONE The output is disabled NEW BEACON The output...

Page 70: ...ol head is in nominal transmission mode transmits and receives data configuration to chassis module LISTENER Reserved for future use Do not select Second Control Interface Display Contents Description...

Page 71: ...permitted range For minimal test use a PLB set in self test mode refer to the manual of the related PLB It is mandatory to follow all regulations regarding generation of RF COSPAS SARSAT distress sign...

Page 72: ...ion No active backlight Installation setup Wrong dimming input selected Dimming input set to NONE and brightness set to 0 Installation setup Select correct function s required for the installation ERR...

Page 73: ...me Complete block of information from protocol point of view Frame Header Byte which specifies the type of data the incorporated in the frame and the frame type Frame ID Identifier of the data incorpo...

Page 74: ...19 200 bps Data length 8 bits Parity NONE Stop bits 1 A physical frame consists of 10 11 bits BD406 with control head BD406 without control head Start bit equal to logical 0 8 bits of data least signi...

Page 75: ...Header Protocol ID Frame Length Frame Packet CRC 0xA5 0x1C 0x45 0xXX 0xZZ 0xAA 0xBB Packet CRC protected Figure 32 Target Status Protocol Packet Description Field Length in bytes Content Packet Heade...

Page 76: ...the parameter accessible status of the protocol Frame ID unique identifier of the frame decimal hex in parenthesis Value block length length of frame contents in bytes Description Name Broadcasted Be...

Page 77: ...r Value equal to 0xFF denotes Invalid value Byte 33 Year of Last Message Detection Time Range 0 99 plus 0xFF Unit 1 Year data type unsigned integer Value equal to 0xFF denotes Invalid value Value repo...

Page 78: ...s Invalid value Byte 60 Seconds of EET Range 0 59 plus 0xFF Unit 1 Second data type unsigned integer Value equal to 0xFF denotes Invalid value Byte 61 Hours of ETA Range 0 23 plus 0xFF Unit 1 Hour dat...

Page 79: ...44 Distance To The Target Range 0 9999 plus 0xFFFF Unit 0 1 distance unit distance unit is defined in byte 2 data type unsigned integer Value equal to 0xFFFF denotes Invalid value Bytes 45 46 CDI To...

Page 80: ...sult 0x0000 Input 0xFFFF result 0x800D Input 0xA514 0x0120 result 0x43E3 Maximal Duration of the Transmitted Packet Duration of outgoing packet is no longer than twice the minimum time required for pa...

Page 81: ...Operations from Beacons NavPoints Menu View 101 Operations from Config Menu View 103 Operations from Beacon NavPoint Course View 105 3 9 GPS Status View 106 3 10 Receive Operation Message Detection 1...

Page 82: ...Left key abbrev LEXCH Context sensitive element Short push selects previous screen with beacon NavPoint details loop function 4 Right key abbrev REXCH Context sensitive element Short push selects next...

Page 83: ...DB NavPoints DB or double dash if related beacons DB NavPoints DB is empty YY total number of stored items in beacons DB NavPoints DB double dash if related beacons DB NavPoints DB is empty Antenna i...

Page 84: ...ast etc The antenna can be also held in hand near BNC connector however this can decrease the effective range of a signal reception PBD406 has a dedicated GPS antenna It must be connected directly to...

Page 85: ...Beacon Message supplied when signal from beacon which is already registered in internal memory is received New Beacon Message supplied when signal from beacon which is not registered in internal memo...

Page 86: ...ol head To control and read the test results status and messages an external control interface is required ERR 12 01 03 GPS COMM ERROR Error ID Number of current error Total number of errors Error des...

Page 87: ...ion setup Contact service WARN 01 WARN 01 01 03 NEW BEACON OVERWRITES OLD Press STO to confirm Warning is shown In installation setup at FULL DB CONF screen STORE NEW BEACON is selected AND Database i...

Page 88: ...eration Modes BD406 can work in two different modes Installation Mode The installation mode is for qualified ground technicians to set the equipment in an aircraft and must not be used in flight see i...

Page 89: ...Long press STO to clear DB Figure 40 Error Messages Some error messages can be confirmed by the user then an additional notification is shown Press STO to confirm or Long press STO to clear When the...

Page 90: ...sage is received after integrity check the content is presented at target status interface Each restart power on off of the remote controlled BD406 results in automatic reset of the beacon database Al...

Page 91: ...ique identification of the beacon Beacon Type The type of the beacon ELT PLB EPIRB SSAS TEST for definitions refer to COSPAS SARSAT documentation Beacon s First Message Date Device UTC Date when the f...

Page 92: ...94 Fixed Position To Target Course Course related to the true north from fixed position to target position Range 0 360 degrees Inactive Inactive state related to the pin signal functionality etc Inst...

Page 93: ...avPoint Position latitude longitude Targets Status Information outgoing of the device available on IF3 interface contains status of all detected Beacons and NavPoints TO FROM Direction indicator for C...

Page 94: ...20 km TO CDI 10 km TO CDI distance Figure 43 Mission Mode CDI Distance Definition for Fixed Position in Beacon NavPoint detailed Menu Course Deviation Indicator CDI in Beacon NavPoint detailed menu sh...

Page 95: ...inition for Constant Course CRS in Beacon NavPoint Course View Course Deviation Indicator CDI in Beacon NavPoint constant course view shows angular difference between Constant Course CRS set course wi...

Page 96: ...push Beacon Details view NavPoint Details view MDE long push STO long push NM KM MDE short push MDE STO rotary knob short push MDE STO short push MDE short push MDE short push STO long push B03 15 B0...

Page 97: ...rated depends on configuration MDE STO key push Starts GPS status mode Row ID Display Description Beacon Details View 1 B 03 15 1 6 PT STD LOC CNTR 279 TAC 0719 BT EPIRB SN 14000 S T Beacon detailed v...

Page 98: ...ash signs are shown 4 B 03 15 4 6 TBRG 095 o 031 6 km DIST TC 123 6 o Bearing course distance view TBRG 3 digits true bearing related to the true north Range 000 359 degrees TC 4 digits device true co...

Page 99: ...rse Deviation Indicator CDI Beacon NavPoint detailed Menu page 94 b B 03 15 5 6 031 6 NM DIST ETA 01 20 56 48 NM b If CDI is out of range arrow changes its orientation screen b and shows direction of...

Page 100: ...Range 000 359 degrees TC 4 digits device true course over ground taken from GPS receiver Range 000 0 359 9 degrees DIST 4 digits device distance to the target Range 000 0 999 9 distance units UU kilo...

Page 101: ...verted each 0 5 s 1 a B 03 15 COPY TO STO CONFIRM N21 1 2 b B 03 15 COPY TO STO CONFIRM N IS FULL 1 2 Beacon edition screen Copies beacon position to a new NavPoint Started with long push to MDE key i...

Page 102: ...sh accepts character next field is selected Sign is shown only if name is modified but not stored in memory o Possible values Direction N S or E W DD 00 89 degree DDD 00 179 degree MM 00 59 minutes SS...

Page 103: ...9 Row ID5 Availability of the function depends on configuration ANGLE CDI in degrees DISTANCE CDI in distance units km NM Push to STO key accepts highlighted item 3 05 CDI RANGE 3 7 STO CONFIRM _ km C...

Page 104: ...hange value Push STO key to store Sign is shown only if value is modified but not stored in memory 6 12 2 V POWER SUPP 6 7 Power supply indicator Shows power supply voltage with resolution of 0 1 V 7...

Page 105: ...CRS in Beacon NavPoint Course View page 95 DIST distance to the target YY current distance units km NM CRS constant course 1 step resolution Range 0 359 deg T TO FROM indicator Number near the arrow...

Page 106: ...on is invalid signs are shown 2 GS 083 5 kts TC o GPS 2 4 129 3 ALT 08931 ft GS device speed over ground 4 digits 0 1 knots resolution TC device true course over ground 4 digits 0 1 degree resolution...

Page 107: ...1 6 PT CNTR TAC BT SN Each restart power on off of the remote controlled BD406 results in automatic reset of the beacon database All received distress messages are erased from memory The only way to...

Page 108: ...istered beacon is received again only MSG is activated for 400 ms The device can store up to 49 different beacons When beacon database is full and a received message does not exist in beacon database...

Page 109: ...rd 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...

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Page 112: ...allation Requirements 37 Non Warranty Clause 11 Safety Definitions 10 Spare Parts 31 Type Plate 36 Units 9 User Interface 82 Variants Overview 16 Warning and Failure Indications 97 101 103 105 106 War...

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