Model FA2100 CVR
Instruction Manual
Installation & Operation
165E1846–00
Jan. 01/03
Rev. 07
Page 8
2.2
Physical Characteristics
The Model FA2100 CVRs fit within the envelope of an ARINC 404A 1/2-ATR short case. (Refer to for
Figure 3 outline and dimension illustration.) Following are the physical characteristics of the Model
FA2100 CVRs:
Size:
Height:
Width:
Depth
:
5.5 inches nominal
Chassis: 4.88 inches nominal
Front Panel: 4.98 inches nominal
12.6 inches nominal (behind front panel)
13.1 inches nominal (including hold-down hooks
)
Weight
1
:
10.0
0.5 pounds
Markings:
International Orange (FED–STD–595 Color No. 12197),
Reflective Striping on Crash Survivable Memory Unit,
English Markings on One Side of Chassis
and French
Markings on Other Side of Chassis
Main (Rear) Connector:
57-Pin Connector Compatible with ARINC 757, Part
Number 063E1072–00 (Cannon Part Number
DPXB–36571–59)
Main (Rear) Mating
Connectors:
Crimp: Part Number 063–98–01474 (Cannon Part Num-
ber DPXBMA–57–33S–0001)
Solder: Part Number 9300–435 (Cannon Part
Number DPXB–57–33S–0001)
Ground Support
Equipment Connector:
Part Number 063–98–01962 (AMP Part Number
748481–6)
1
Weight is with Underwater Locator Device installed.
2.3
Electrical Characteristics
Power Requirements:
115 Volts AC @ 400 Hz, or 28 Volts DC
Power Level:
10.5 watts maximum when powered by 28 Volts DC
12 watts maximum when powered by 115 Volts AC @
400 Hz
Power Factor:
0.65
Output Power:
+18 Vdc, 25 mA short-circuit protected, to Control Unit
Recording Time:
PN 2100–1010–( ) = 30 minutes minimum
PN 2100–1020–( ) = 120 minutes minimum
Input Signal Format:
ARINC 757
Audio Input Impedance:
> 5000 ohms each channel
Audio Inputs:
3 crew microphones (150 – 3500 Hz bandwidth)
1 cockpit area microphone (150 – 6000 Hz bandwidth)
Audio Input Level:
50 mVrms to 3 Vrms; 1 Vrms nominal.
