Model FA2100 CVR
Instruction Manual
Installation & Operation
165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03
Rev. 07
Page 2
1.3
System Description
The FA2100 CVR Systems meet or exceed the requirements of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Technical Standard Order TSO–C123a, Cockpit Voice Recorder Systems; European Organization for
Civilian Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) Minimum Operational Performance Specification (MOPS)
ED–56A, Cockpit Voice Recorder System; and ARINC Characteristic 757, Aeronautical Radio, Inc.,
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). The FA2100 CVRs may also be used to replace existing ARINC
Characteristic 557 installations.
The FA2100 CVR System consists of the Recorder Unit, the Control Unit, a Preamplifier Module for
installations that do not require a Control Unit, an Area Microphone, and a Mounting Tray.
Interconnection between the recorder and control unit or external preamplifier is accomplished using
aircraft wiring.
1.4
System Overview
Table 1 contains a summary description of the FA2100 CVRs covered in this manual.
Table 1. FA2100 CVR Descriptions
Part Number
Description
Weight
1
(
0.5 lbs.)
2100–1010–00
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 30 Minutes
10.0 lbs.
2100–1020–00
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 120 Minutes
10.0 lbs.
2100–1020–02
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 120 Minutes w/FSK
10.0 lbs.
2100–1020–90
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 120 Minutes, Military
10.0 lbs.
2100–1020–91
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 120 Minutes w/INSITU
Playback
10.0 lbs.
2100–1020–93
ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR Short Case; ARINC 757, 120 Minutes w/8–ohm
output and no Bulk Erase (when used with 93A152-16 Control Unit).
10.0 lbs.
1
Weight is with Underwater Locator Device installed.
1.4.1 Recorder Unit
The FA2100 CVRs are housed in ARINC 404A, 1/2-ATR short cases (refer to Figure 1). The chassis and
Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) are painted international orange. Two reflective stripes are
located on the CSMU.
The FA2100 CVR consists of a chassis and front panel, three Printed Wiring Assemblies (Aircraft
Interface PWA, Audio Compressor PWA, and Acquisition Processor PWA), and the Crash Survivable
Memory Unit (CSMU). The CSMU contains the solid state flash memory used as the recording medium.
An Underwater Locator Device (ULD), also referred to as an underwater acoustic beacon, is mounted
horizontally on the front of the CSMU and is also used as a the recorder’s carrying handle. The ULD is
equipped with a battery that has an expected life of six years. The ULD meets or exceeds the
requirements of FAA TSO–C121. The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) connector is located on the
front of the FA2100 CVR. This connector provides the interface from the recorder to GSE for checkout
of the recorder, or to transfer data to a readout device. The FA2100 CVR is connected to aircraft wiring
via a 57-pin, DPXB-style connector.
