General Description
Becker Avionics
Scope of Functionality
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ACU6100
DV64440.03 Issue 09 November 2019
1.5 Scope of Functionality
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The ACU6100 is a single block device made for operation in the operator console of fixed
wing and rotary wing aircraft.
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All controls and indicators are on the front panel. The equipment connectors are at the
rear side of the device.
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The dimensions agree with the ARINC 601 standard dimensions for control devices.
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Installation with four DZUS fasteners.
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The labels of the key caps, rotary switch, and increment sensor are in white translucent
characters.
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The Illumination is available in different colors see "Variants Overview" page 13.
Control Elements
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1 rotary switch (10 positions), to select the active transceiver, the public address or
intercom mode. Also, to select dual or multi transmission mode if available (depends on
variant).
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1 switch (lockable) for selection of the operation mode:
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Normal operation.
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Emergency operation (back-up operation).
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Slaved operation (depends on variant).
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1 toggle switch for PTT and IC operation (depends on variant).
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1 double rotary knob to set the individual main volume (outer rotary knob) and the
individual IC volume (inner rotary knob).
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1 VOX rotary knob to set VOX function on/off and to set the individual VOX-threshold
level.
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8 push knobs with potentiometer function to set the transceiver monitoring on/off and for
individual channel volume control.
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8 push knobs with potentiometer function to set the receiver monitoring on/off and for
individual channel volume control.
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1 VOICE key with LED to set the ident filter on/off.
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1 TEST key with yellow LED to start the IBIT (depends on variant).
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1 MKR/MUTE key to start the marker mute function (depends on variant).
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1 SPKR key with LED to set the speaker on/off.
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1 ISOL /CALL key with LED to control the intercom functions between cockpit and cabin.
In/Outputs
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Control of up to 8 transceivers or 7 transceivers plus one public address (PA) amplifier.
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Indication of transmission via status lights.
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Monitoring of up to 8 transceivers with a capability of individual volume control.
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Monitoring of up to 8 receivers with a capability of individual volume control.
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Monitoring of up to 6 fixed inputs.
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Main volume control.
Intercom Function
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2 intercom circuits for cockpit and cabin communication.
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Function to connect or disconnect (isolate) the intercom circuits.
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Aircraft intercommunication in VOX or PTT-controlled mode.
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Optical call indication for intercom request plus acoustical call alert.
