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General Description

Introduction

DV17551.03 Issue 03 June 2020

RCU6512

General Description

In this chapter you can read about:

1.1

Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 12

1.2

Purpose of Equipment ................................................................................................................. 13

1.3

Variants Overview ....................................................................................................................... 14

Software Status ................................................................................................................. 14

1.4

Associated Devices ..................................................................................................................... 14

Overview ........................................................................................................................... 14

1.5

Scope of Functionality ................................................................................................................. 15

Illumination ........................................................................................................................ 15

Channel Spacing / Frequency Range ............................................................................... 15

Memory Channels / Frequency Storage ........................................................................... 15

Squelch Operation ............................................................................................................ 15

Sidetone ............................................................................................................................ 16

Emergency Operation ....................................................................................................... 16

Configuration Mode ........................................................................................................... 16

Installation Mode ............................................................................................................... 16

Interface ............................................................................................................................ 16

Built-In Tests (BIT) ............................................................................................................ 16

1.6

Safety-Conscious Utilization ....................................................................................................... 17

1.7

Restriction for Use ....................................................................................................................... 17

1.8

Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 18

General Characteristics .................................................................................................... 18

Dimensions & Weight........................................................................................................ 18

Software ............................................................................................................................ 18

Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 18

Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................... 18

Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 19

Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 20

1.9

Order Code ................................................................................................................................. 21

RCU6512 .......................................................................................................................... 21

Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 21

Documentation .................................................................................................................. 21

This manual describes the Becker Avionics Remote Control Unit RCU6512. The type plate on your

device shows the part number for identification purposes (see "Type Plate", page 25).
Before starting operation of the device(s) please read this manual carefully, with particular attention to

the description referring to your device(s).

Summary of Contents for RCU6512

Page 1: ...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 DV17551 03 Issue 03 June 2020 Article No 0645 230 071 Re...

Page 2: ...ion 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 compon...

Page 3: ...elines for highest quality and reliability have been borne in mind supplemented by selection of high quality material responsible production and testing in accordance to the standards Our competent cu...

Page 4: ...nical relevant modifications are described in this table Document DV17551 03 issue 03 Article Number 0645 230 071 Cover Page 06 2020 Introduction 06 2020 Chapter 1 4 06 2020 Issue Page No Section Chap...

Page 5: ...18 Environmental Conditions 19 Certifications 20 1 9 Order Code 21 RCU6512 21 Accessories 21 Documentation 21 2 Installation 23 2 1 Packaging Transport Storage 24 2 2 Device Assignment 24 Scope of De...

Page 6: ...livery 44 State of Delivery 44 Type Plate 44 Controls and Indications 45 3 3 Start Up 46 3 4 Receive and Transmit Mode 47 Receive Mode 47 Transmit Mode 47 3 5 Frequency Selection Modes 48 Standard Mod...

Page 7: ...16 CU MEMORY 35 Figure 17 CU ERASE_MEM 35 Figure 18 Memory Erased 35 Figure 19 RT CONFIG 35 Figure 20 RT MOD_LIMIT 36 Figure 21 RT SERVICE 36 Figure 22 CFG MODE 37 Figure 23 CU DEV_INFO 37 Figure 24 C...

Page 8: ...sceiver RX Receive SQL Squelch SRC Source SW Software tbd to be defined TSO Technical Standard Order TF TufLok self locking screws and threads TX Transmit VDC Voltage Direct Current VHF Very High Freq...

Page 9: ...prevented will result 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 c...

Page 10: ...s to the inputs outputs and interfaces only in the manner described in the manual Install the devices according to the instructions We cannot give any guarantee for other methods Conditions of Utiliza...

Page 11: ...16 Installation Mode 16 Interface 16 Built In Tests BIT 16 1 6 Safety Conscious Utilization 17 1 7 Restriction for Use 17 1 8 Technical Data 18 General Characteristics 18 Dimensions Weight 18 Software...

Page 12: ...instead writing the complete model number If a description refers to only one product variant is it specified The manuals Maintenance and Repair M R Installation and Operation I O contain the section...

Page 13: ...and between 118 000 155 975 MHz depends on RT6512 variant The RCU6512 is made for installation in the instrument panel of an aircraft o The dimensions correspond to the standard for instruments 58 mm...

Page 14: ...riptions see Software Firmware Status Functionality page 25 1 4 Associated Devices These devices can operate with RCU6512 Device Function RT6512 Becker Avionics Remote Controlled VHF Transceiver This...

Page 15: ...and ground stations using the VHF band between 118 000 155 975 MHz depends on RT6512 variant 8 33 kHz channel spacing from 118 000 136 990 MHz 25 kHz channel spacing from 118 000 136 975 MHz 25 kHz c...

Page 16: ...use by authorized maintenance organizations during aircraft service on ground only Interface The RCU6512 has a RS422 interface for communication with the transceiver This RS422 interface can receive...

Page 17: ...18 Power supply o Do not connect the device to AC sources o Make sure that the device is connected to the mandatory DC source see Technical Data page 18 o Do not connect the device with reversed pola...

Page 18: ...V or 0 28 V Storage temperature range 55 85 C Operating temperature range 20 55 C short time 70 C Operating altitude 35 000 ft Dimensions Weight RCU6512 Specifications Dimensions HxW 61 x 61 mm 2 4 x...

Page 19: ...Overpressure 4 6 3 X no test done Temperature Variation 5 0 B 5 C per minute Humidity 6 A Standard Operational Shock and Crash Safety 7 2 7 3 B Vibration 8 S U Category S Curve M Category U Curve G Ex...

Page 20: ...to 137 000 MHz TSO C169a VHF Radio Communications Transceiver Equipment Operating within Radio Frequency Range 117 975 to 137 000 MHz Considered EUROCAE documents Number Description EUROCAE ED 23C MO...

Page 21: ...ing version D Sub15 s Connector housing Label COMM Label NAV Label ADF Label XPDR Article No 0511 791 954 1 CK5000 C crimp version D Sub15 c Connector housing Label COMM Label NAV Label ADF Label XPDR...

Page 22: ...General Description Becker Avionics Order Code 22 RCU6512 DV17551 03 Issue 03 June 2020 Blank Page...

Page 23: ...ples 31 RCU6512 with RT6512 31 2 7 Aircraft Wiring 31 Installation Switch INS_SW 31 RT6512 with RCU6512 as Primary Controller 32 2 8 Configuration Setup 33 Installation Mode 33 2 8 1 1 Start Installat...

Page 24: ...placing the device First Device Checkup Do a check for signs of damages Please make sure that the indications on the type plate agree with your purchase order Make sure that the equipment is complete...

Page 25: ...100 Factory Standard Modification Index XX Modification state 00 99 S N Unique number of the particular device A N Article number DoM Date of Manufacturing Software Refer to the version on the device...

Page 26: ...ed and rotary wing aircraft These limitations apply for the installation The installation must be in accordance with the local aviation authority approved guidelines e g EASA FAA The personnel install...

Page 27: ...llation are already attached at the front of the device For circular cut out and mounting holes see Figure 5 Drilling template rear panel mounting page 27 o A minimum torque for fixing screws is 0 9 N...

Page 28: ...ensions mm inch Figure 6 Dimensions RCU6512 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 1000 2000 3 0...

Page 29: ...rvice Interface 3 Reserved factory only 4 RX0_422 IN Primary Control Service Interface 5 RX0_422 IN Primary Control Service Interface 6 ILL_LO IN Illumination low 7 Reserved factory only 8 ILL_HI IN I...

Page 30: ...d in the configuration setup o Configuration through front panel or externally through P1 6 P1 8 For external configuration Connect P1 6 to system ground and P1 8 to dimming voltage bus Pin No Pin Nam...

Page 31: ...therefore only general information can be given in this section Installation Switch INS_SW It is necessary to install a switch to get access to the RT6512 installation parameters Access to RT6512 ins...

Page 32: ...24 AWG22 24 AWG22 24 AWG22 24 AWG22 24 AWG22 24 AWG24 26 Twisted Pair shielded AWG24 26 Twisted Pair shielded AWG20 AWG20 AWG22 AWG22 AWG22 AWG24 AWG24 AWG20 AWG20 Not in use for this installation con...

Page 33: ...n the configuration setup in flight Installation Mode The change of RT6512 installation parameters is only possible when installation switch INS_SW is closed When installation switch INS_SW is open on...

Page 34: ...tents Setting of RCU parameters Figure 14 CU CONTRAST The display shows CU CONTRAST Use the rotary encoder to set contrast level Push rotary encoder push button Figure 15 DIMMING_INPUT The display sho...

Page 35: ...channel spacing is erased To erase the second memory bank change the channel spacing and repeat the erase procedure For details please refer to Start Configuration Mode page 37 Channel Spacing 2 8 1...

Page 36: ...tivity approx 3 VRMS at MIKE_IN and 6 VRMS at LINE_IN to achieve 70 on modulation o Maximum value of 31 dB corresponds to maximum sensitivity 100 mVRMS at MIKE_IN and 200 mVRMS at LINE_IN 2 8 1 8 RT S...

Page 37: ...6512 to cancel the setup o All changes made up to this time will be stored automatically 2 8 2 3 Start Configuration Mode Display Contents Description Push and hold the MDE key during power up to get...

Page 38: ...ation curve Select the respective parameter by pushing the STO button Then adjust the value in vertical up down direction with the rotary encoder Notice CU ILLUM screen is shown only if the DIMMING_IN...

Page 39: ...eans o Weak RF signals can trigger the squelch threshold o The voice signal might be low combined with a noisy background Maximum adjustment of 23 only quite strong signals are audible with low noise...

Page 40: ...1 RT Temperature RT TEMP Display Contents Configuration Mode RT6512 Figure 29 RT TEMP Temperature RT TEMP Information about temperature of RT6512 transceiver 2 8 2 12 RT Failure History RT ERR_LATCH F...

Page 41: ...ue 03 June 2020 RCU6512 41 2 9 Factory Default Settings Enabled Disabled Selected De Selected Setting name Value CU BRIGHTNESS 50 CU SPACING 25 kHz 8 33 25 kHz CU CONTRAST 40 CU DIMMING_IN NONE 0 5 V...

Page 42: ...lines and the correct polarity Make sure that the power supply is in the specified limits with and without an engine that is in operation Receiver Transmitter Operation Power up the device system and...

Page 43: ...3 2 Device Description The system of RCU6512 and transceiver is for voice communication between aircraft or between an aircraft and ground stations using the very high frequency band between 118 000...

Page 44: ...ance of 5 to 10 km and above Speak always loud clear and not too fast for optimal voice communication Keep the microphone always close to the lips otherwise a special suppressing circuit in the VHF CO...

Page 45: ...old the MDE and STO button at the same time for 2 s starts IBIT when RT6512 is in RX mode 5 Active frequency Only on the active frequency Transmission is possible Frequency tuning is not possible in s...

Page 46: ...is shown in lowercase letters 3 3 Start Up Excessive pulses on the DC bus of the aircraft may cause damage on electrical circuits of any installed instrument Do not turn on the device during engine st...

Page 47: ...or LINE_IN signal can modulate the transmitter The TX symbol shows the device is in transmitting mode The sidetone demodulated audio of the emitted signal is available on the headphone output In tran...

Page 48: ...operating frequency The modes are selectable with a short push 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 Wit...

Page 49: ...modification of the 100 kHz digit o The changeable digit is shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change the frequency in 100 kHz steps Do another short push on the rot...

Page 50: ...igit is shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change the frequency in 100 kHz steps Do another short push on the rotary encoder for modification of the 25 8 33 kHz digi...

Page 51: ...nels are shown with lowercase letters ch The word frequency also used in the sense of channel name as defined in EUROCAE document ED 23C chapter 1 3 2 In this document the word memory channel or chann...

Page 52: ...to the related frequency Cancel channel number setting Wait 5 seconds for timeout Push and hold rotary encoder button 2 seconds Cancel channel mode Push the MDE key o The channel mode will be closed o...

Page 53: ...quency is stored in the memory and available with the related channel number o The storage procedure will be left Step C Standard Mode Direct Tune Mode Channel Mode RCU changes to the before used oper...

Page 54: ...in 1 MHz steps Do another short push on the rotary encoder for modification of the 100 kHz digit o The changeable digit is shown inverted Turn the rotary encoder clockwise counter clockwise to change...

Page 55: ...ing transmission in channel mode the STO function is not possible available Overview The data can be stored to Next free channel offered from system A self selected free channel A selected used channe...

Page 56: ...please refer to Start Configuration Mode page 37 Channel spacing CU SPACING 25 kHz channel spacing In 25 kHz mode 5 frequency digits are shown o Only operating frequencies with a channel spacing of 25...

Page 57: ...ssible reasons Very hot environmental temperature long transmissions times and insufficient airflow conditions FAILURE is shown when heatsink temperature exceeds 95 C TX OVERTEMP error Transceiver is...

Page 58: ...is detected Possible reasons HW or SW failure inside the controller HW or SW failure inside the transceiver Contact maintenance shop for assistance 3 11 Contact Data In case of additional questions co...

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Page 60: ...T 34 Installation Requirements 26 Non Warranty Clause 10 RECALL SERVICE 36 RT CONFIG 35 RT Failure history 40 RT MOD_LIMIT 36 RT Operating time 40 RT SERVICE 36 RT Squelch threshold level 39 RT Temper...

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