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ATR500 / P/N 500-(0XX)-(0XX) / 500-(1XX)-(1XX) 

Operation and Installation 

 

 
 

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Dokument-Nr.: 01.1251.010.71e / Revision: 2.01

 

TRANSMITTER  

 

POWER OUTPUT 

6 W (nominal) 
4 W (minimal)  

MODULATION  

70 % Modulation Capacity with 98%  
Limitation.  
Distortion Factor< 10 % at 70 % 
Modulation  

SIDETONE OUTPUT  

100 mW at 500 

 (Headset Output) 

MICROPHONE  

Standard Microphone with 100 
mVRMS at MIC 1 or MIC 2 or 
dynamic Microphone (MIC 1 
switchable) 

DUTY CYCLE  

2 minutes on, 4 minutes off; 
Transmitter automatically switches off 
after 2 minutes permanent 
transmission 

RECEIVER  

 

SENSITIVITY  

-105 dBm (6 dB S+N/N, 
m = 30 % /1 kHz)  

BANDWIDTH  

-6-dB-Bandwidth > ±8.0 kHz  

SELECTIVITY 

-40-dB-Bandwidth < ±17.0 kHz  

 

-60-dB-Bandwidth < ±22.0 kHz  

RECEIVER OUTPUT  

4 W at 4 

 (Speaker Output)  

AGC CHARACTERISTICS  

AF output deviation < 6 dB  

 

von 10 µV bis 10 mV  

SQUELCH  

Automatic Squelch (adjustable) 

SPURIOUS RESPONSES  

> 80 dB  

INTERCOM-INPUT  

The microphone is connected to the 
Intercom input. 100 mVRMS at the 
microphone input result in 100 mW 
output power at the headset output  

 
 

Summary of Contents for ATR500

Page 1: ...ATR500 VHF Communication Transceiver P N 500 0XX 0XX P N 500 1XX 1XX Operation and Installation Document No 01 1251 010 71e ...

Page 2: ...leted 1 06 27 07 2007 External Fuse 4 A 2 00 15 06 2009 FAV First Release 2 01 02 08 2010 Added information on connectors List of Service Bulletins SB Service Bulletins have to be inserted into this manual and to be enlisted in the following table SB Number Rev No Issue Date Entry Date Name Survey of Variants Part Number Description P N 500 0XX 0XX Background illumination could externally be activ...

Page 3: ...on Threshold of IC Function 12 2 4 4 DIM Background Illumination 13 2 4 5 CON Contrast 13 2 5 Frequency Settings 14 2 5 1 Manual Input 14 2 5 2 Select frequency from memory position 14 2 5 3 Save a new frequency 14 2 6 Transmission 15 2 7 Reception 15 2 8 Enhanced Settings 16 2 8 1 INIT Menu 16 2 8 2 Return Mode Menu 18 2 9 Deviations in other variants 19 3 Installation 20 3 1 Advices 20 3 2 Telec...

Page 4: ...7 1 Conductor Cross Section 24 3 7 2 Wiring Single Seater 24 3 7 3 Wiring Double Seater with Intercom 25 3 8 Antenna 26 3 8 1 Antenna Selection 26 3 8 2 Installation Recommendation 26 3 9 Microphone Settings 26 3 10 Post Installation Check 27 3 11 Starting Up 28 3 12 Accessories 28 3 13 Drawings 29 3 13 1 Dimensions 29 3 13 2 Mounting Advices 29 4 APPENDIX 30 4 1 Technical Data 30 4 2 Environmenta...

Page 5: ...ceding hard and software releases are highlighted at the end of chapter two under 2 9 Deviations in other variants 1 1 Symbols Advices whose non observance can cause radiation damage to the human body or ignition of combustible materials Advices whose non observance can cause damage to the device or other parts of the equipment Supplementary Information 1 2 Abbreviations Abk Bezeichnung Definition...

Page 6: ... suggestions for improvement of our manuals are welcome Contact service funkwerk avionics com Informations on software updates are available at Funkwerk Avionics 1 4 Features VHF Communication Transceiver for installation in aircraft operating frequency range from 118 000 to 136 975 MHz 25 kHz channel spacing 760 channels panel mounting in a 57 mm cut out memory capacity for 9 user defined frequen...

Page 7: ...2 01 2 OPERATION 2 1 Controls Selection of a stored frequency M1 M9 or manual input SET MEM SET Change Exchange of Standby and active frequency Cursor Toggle between MHz and kHz area Rotary Knob for entering values Store user defined frequencies STORE Setting of Volume VOL Squelch SQ etc VOL SQ ON OFF ...

Page 8: ...ween active and standby frequency 2 Exit Basic Settings STORE Storing of currently active frequency onto the selected memory position refer to section 2 5 3 page 14 MEM SET Rotary Knob to either select a stored frequency from a memory position or enable manual input of frequencies MEM SET Knob in position refer to section 2 5 page 14 CURSOR 1 Change between setting of MHz and kHz digits 2 Exit Bas...

Page 9: ...ppears as follows Example Device Name Software Version The ATR500 starts corresponding to the position of the rotary knob either with a specific memory position M1 M9 or with manual frequency entering 2 3 Display The ATR500 starts with the last settings made T Transmission R Reception E Maximum Transmission Time exceeded Active Frequency Frequency not configurable Selection Marker Low Battery Stan...

Page 10: ...equency not configurable Return device to manufacturer If a is displayed behind the frequency it is not configurable Reception and Transmission is not possible In some cases is displayed for less than 1 second This means no malfunction and could be due to extreme radio interferences Display Meaning Remark Mx Memory Position Indicates the selected memory position VOL Volume SQ Squelch VOX Voice Det...

Page 11: ...ination 5 CON Contrast 6 Back to volume setting The values are adjusted with the lower rotary knob The return to the normal display screen frequency indication could be configured differently see 2 8 2 In principle this happens by pressing or Additionally the return to the frequency indication can happen automatically after 5 seconds Which requires the corresponding setting in the Return Mode menu...

Page 12: ... 4 3 VOX Voice Detection Threshold of IC Function By pressing three times the voice detection threshold can be configured by using the lower rotary knob VOX defines the volume threshold at which normal noise during flight is not transferred into the headset Only an additional voice signal activates intercom operation The VOL Setting only affects the received signal not the Intercom level which is ...

Page 13: ...OX with VOX 01 If done so Intercom is enabled by use of the Intercom Switch 2 4 4 DIM Background Illumination By pressing four times the background illumination can be adjusted by using the lower rotary knob This requires a respective wiring see 3 7 Range 01 10 2 4 5 CON Contrast By pressing five times the contrast can be adjusted by using the lower rotary knob Range 01 10 Press once more to retur...

Page 14: ...y position Turn memory position selector M1 M9 The stored frequency appears and is set as active frequency hence it is displayed in the upper row of the screen 2 5 3 Save a new frequency In order to save a new frequency this needs to be manually entered and activated according to the steps described in section 2 5 1 Select memory position with M1 M9 Memory place and the corresponding frequency are...

Page 15: ... the selected frequency shown in the upper line This operation is indicated by T T indicates correct operation of the transmitter In order to avoid unintended transmission the transmitter stops after two minutes and the display changes from T to E To re start transmission release PTT and push it again 2 7 Reception While receiving squelch is open R is shown ...

Page 16: ...tically or manually see 2 4 Both menus are only accessible from the switched off device by pressing a certain combination of buttons 2 8 1 INIT Menu The Init Menu is accessed by pressing while switching on with Following functions are available MIC Configuration of the microphone level INIT Reset to factory settings The selection of the functions is done with the related button beside the respecti...

Page 17: ...e of 01 reflects the lowest sensitivity Usually a setting between 01 05 is done for normal avionic headsets The microphone level should be configured by use of a headset and speaking loudly and clearly until VOX is activated deactivated satisfactorily In order to save the settings and to return to INIT menu press 2 8 1 2 INIT Reset to factory settings Within INIT menu press This resets the user de...

Page 18: ... of The active frequency is visible at any time also while adjusting the basic settings The Return Mode menu is accessed by pressing while switching on with Options Y N The options Y N Yes No are selected with the lower rotary knob Meaning Y Yes Æ activates the automatic return to the frequency view after that the menu of the basic settings is left after 5 seconds N No Æ once entered the menu of t...

Page 19: ...izes the differences to software releases below V2 5 Section within this manual Deviation Valid for 2 4 1 VOL Volume Value Range 0 to 32 SW v2 5 2 4 4 DIM Background Illumination Configurable within LIGHT Menu accessible like Return Mode Menu ref 2 8 ff before SW v2 0 only externally adjustable SW v2 0 SW v2 5 2 4 5 CON Contrast Configurable within INIT Menu SW v1 0 SW v2 5 2 8 1 INIT Menu Contain...

Page 20: ...ommunications legislation the following data may be required when applying for the aircraft radio station license Manufacturer Funkwerk Avionics GmbH Type Designation ATR500 EASA Number LBA O 10 911 113JTSO Transmitter Power Output 6 W Frequency 118 000 136 975 MHz Emission Designator 6k00A3E 3 3 Scope of Delivery Part Number Description ATR500 ATR500 760 Channel VHF Transceiver ZUB3 4 pieces Moun...

Page 21: ...es Suitable sets of cables are available from Funkwerk Avionics GmbH Select a position away from heat sources Care for adequate convection cooling Leave sufficient space for the installation of cables and connectors Avoid sharp bends and wiring close to control cables Leave sufficient lead length for inspection or repair of the wiring of the connector Bend the harness at the rear connectors to inh...

Page 22: ...ages of 50 mVpp to 2 Vpp This input has a bias voltage of 8 V at 330 ohms Sensitivity is adjustable in the init menu with MIC The input for dynamic microphones is appropriate for input voltages of 5 mVpp to 10 mVpp This input has no bias Use microphones of the same type as the settings described in the following are always concerning both microphone inputs 3 6 2 Headset Connection Headphones may b...

Page 23: ...umination connect DISPLAY_LIGHTNING PIN4 to GND or leave it unconnected Illumination can be varied using an input voltage dimmer or switch from 0 V UB connected to DISPLAY_LIGHTNING PIN4 0V for off UB for full brightness in between linear Except for disengaged background illumination an additional setting is possible by the DIM function see 2 4 4 page 13 ...

Page 24: ...wer GND AWG20 0 96 mm Signals AWG22 0 38 mm The conductors must be approved for aircraft use 3 7 2 Wiring Single Seater The depicted wiring diagram is performed with the cable set BSKS500A which is available as accessory Cable sets can be obtained from www funkwerk avionics com For connection of DISPLAY_LIGHTING PIN4 please refer to 3 6 3 Background Illumination ...

Page 25: ...ng Double Seater with Intercom The depicted wiring diagram is performed with the cable sets BSKS500M1 1 PTT button or BSKS500M2 2 PTT buttons which are available as accessory Cable sets can be obtained from www funkwerk avionics com For connection of DISPLAY_LIGHTING PIN4 please refer to 3 6 3 Background Illumination ...

Page 26: ... installation in gliders the installed antenna should be used 3 9 Microphone Settings The settings of MIC and VOX values are essential for operation MIC microphone level see 2 8 1 1 VOX threshold level see 2 4 3 Using VOX the threshold level is adjusted so that usual flight noise is not transmitted to the headphones but only an additional signal caused by speaking will start intercom operation Wit...

Page 27: ...and control functions of the aircraft are to be examined in order to exclude disturbances by the wiring The SWR shall not exceed 3 1 Furthermore a test flight is recommended in order to guarantee the proper in flight operation of the radio In a flight altitude of at least 1500 ft contact a ground station in a distance of at least 50 km 30 nautical miles Pay attention to unusual electrical interfer...

Page 28: ...screens appear The Start Screen indicates device type and software version Dependent of the setting of the rotary knob either the selected memory position is indicated for example M3 or the manual frequency setting mode appears 3 12 Accessories Suitable accessories like antennas cable sets connectors or switches can be purchased at our online shop on www funkwerk avionics com ...

Page 29: ...lation 29 Dokument Nr 01 1251 010 71e Revision 2 01 3 13 Drawings 3 13 1 Dimensions 3 13 2 Mounting Advices Connections Area Panel Cut out Connector plug has to be clamped with both spring locks 61 mm 163 mm 20 mm 19 mm 61 mm Fixing clips spring left right ...

Page 30: ...ass C LBA O 10 911 113 JTSO DIMENSIONS Height 61 mm 2 4 in Width 61 mm 2 4 in Length 185 mm 7 4 in behind the panel WEIGHT 1 1 lbs 0 49 kg MOUNTING Panel Mounted TEMPERATURE RANGES OPERATION 20 C 55 C 70 C for 30 minutes STORAGE 55 C 85 C POWER SUPPLY 14 VDC 9 VDC 18 VDC CURRENT CONSUMPTION Transmitter 2 8 A Receiver 0 1A Standby max 0 5A FUSE External fuse required 4 A slow blow FREQUENCY RANGE 1...

Page 31: ...itchable DUTY CYCLE 2 minutes on 4 minutes off Transmitter automatically switches off after 2 minutes permanent transmission RECEIVER SENSITIVITY 105 dBm 6 dB S N N m 30 1 kHz BANDWIDTH 6 dB Bandwidth 8 0 kHz SELECTIVITY 40 dB Bandwidth 17 0 kHz 60 dB Bandwidth 22 0 kHz RECEIVER OUTPUT 4 W at 4 Ω Speaker Output AGC CHARACTERISTICS AF output deviation 6 dB von 10 µV bis 10 mV SQUELCH Automatic Sque...

Page 32: ...auxiliary cooling required Altitude 4 6 1 C1 35 000 ft Temperature Variation 5 0 C 2 C change rate minimum per minute Humidity 6 0 A Shock 7 0 A 6 G operational shocks 20 G Crash Safety Test Type R in all 6 directions Vibration 8 0 S Vibration Curve M Explosion Proofness 9 0 X No test required Water Proofness 10 0 X No test required Fluids Susceptibilities 11 0 X No test required Sand and Dust 12 ...

Page 33: ...acteristic DO 160D Section Cat Condition Induced Signal Susceptibility 19 0 A Radio Frequency Susceptibility 20 0 YY Emission of RF Energy 21 0 M Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility 22 0 B3 F3 Lightning Direct Effects 23 0 X No test required Icing 24 0 X No test required Electrostatic Discharge ESD 25 0 A ...

Page 34: ...Funkwerk Avionics GmbH Gewerbestraße 2 D 86875 Waal Germany phone 49 8246 9699 0 fax 49 8246 1049 E mail service funkwerk avionics com www funkwerk avionics com ...

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