Becker BXP6402-1R-01 Owner's manual

Becker Avionics GmbH •Baden-Airpark B108 •77836 Rheinmünster •Germany
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Remote Controlled
Transponder
Mode S Level 2es
BXP6402
BXP6402-1R-(XX) Class 1
BXP6402-2R-(XX) Class 2
Software Versions:
upwards from Software Version
DSP: SCI1026S305 Version 47
FPGA: SCI1039S305 Version 55
Installation and Operation
Manual DV69802.03
Issue 04 June 2018
Article-No. 0584.071-071

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Preface
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Becker Avionics product.
We are pleased that you have chosen our product and we are confident that it will meet your
expectations.
For development and manufacturing of our product, the guidelines for highest quality and reliability
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Transponder Design
BXP6402
(Remote controlled Transponder)

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List of Effective Pages and Changes
Only technical relevant modifications are described in this table.
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Table of Contents
1. General Description .................................................................................................................... 11
1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 12
1.2. Purpose of Equipment................................................................................................................. 13
1.3. Variants Overview....................................................................................................................... 14
1.3.1. Software Status................................................................................................................. 14
1.4. Safety-Conscious Utilization ....................................................................................................... 15
1.5. Restriction for Use....................................................................................................................... 15
1.6. Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 16
1.6.1. Electrical Characteristics................................................................................................... 16
1.6.2. Transmitter Data............................................................................................................... 17
1.6.3. Receiver Data ................................................................................................................... 18
1.6.4. Dimensions & Weight........................................................................................................ 18
1.6.5. Software............................................................................................................................ 18
1.6.6. Environmental Condition................................................................................................... 19
1.6.7. Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 20
1.7. Order Code.................................................................................................................................. 21
1.7.1. BXP6402........................................................................................................................... 21
1.7.2. Accessories....................................................................................................................... 21
2. Installation.................................................................................................................................... 23
2.1. Packaging, Transport, Storage ................................................................................................... 24
2.1.1. Packaging Material and Transport.................................................................................... 24
2.2. Device Assignment ..................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.1. Scope of Delivery.............................................................................................................. 24
2.2.2. Additional Required Equipment........................................................................................ 24
2.2.3. Type Plate......................................................................................................................... 25
2.2.4. Software/Firmware Status – Functionality........................................................................ 25
2.3. Mounting Requirements.............................................................................................................. 26
2.3.1. Order of Installation........................................................................................................... 26
2.3.2. Blind Encoder (BE6400) ................................................................................................... 26
2.3.3. Antenna 1A032 ................................................................................................................. 26
2.4. Dimensions.................................................................................................................................. 27
2.4.1. Transponder BXP6402-XR-(XX)....................................................................................... 27
2.4.2. Transponder BXP6402-XR-(XX) with Mounting Kit MK4401............................................ 28
2.4.3. Address Module AM6400-1-(01)....................................................................................... 29
2.4.4. Blind Encoder BE6400...................................................................................................... 29
2.4.5. Antenna 1A032 ................................................................................................................. 30
2.5. Electrical Installation ................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.1. Grounding ......................................................................................................................... 31
2.5.2. BXP6402 Connector Layout ............................................................................................. 32
2.5.3. Connector J6..................................................................................................................... 32
2.5.4. Connector P9 (Dsub 25-pol male).................................................................................... 32
2.5.5. Connector J8 (Dsub 25-pol female).................................................................................. 33
2.5.6. Connector J7 (5-pol female) ............................................................................................. 35
2.5.7. External Suppression........................................................................................................ 35
2.5.8. External IDENT Push-Button............................................................................................ 35
2.5.9. Ground Switch .................................................................................................................. 35
2.5.10. Programming of the Address Module ............................................................................... 36
2.5.11. Avionics Data Transfer...................................................................................................... 36
2.5.12. GPS Configuration............................................................................................................ 37
2.5.13. Remote Control................................................................................................................. 38
2.6. Settings after Installation............................................................................................................. 39
2.7. Warning and Failure Indications ................................................................................................. 40
2.8. Aircraft Wiring.............................................................................................................................. 40
2.8.1. BXP6402 with Parallel Encoding Altimeter & GPS Receiver............................................ 41
2.8.2. BXP6402 with Serial Encoding Altimeter & GPS Receiver .............................................. 42

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2.8.3. BXP6402 with Serial Encoding Altimeter (Cutout)............................................................43
2.8.4. BXP6402 with RS232 GPS Receiver (Cutout)..................................................................43
2.9. Check after Installation................................................................................................................44
2.9.1. Pre-Flight Check Using Self-Test......................................................................................44
2.9.2. Check of the Address Module...........................................................................................44
2.9.3. Test and Adjustment of Transmit Frequency....................................................................44
2.9.4. Check of Transmit Power..................................................................................................44
3. Operating Instructions................................................................................................................ 45
3.1. Device Description.......................................................................................................................45
3.1.1. Device Assignment ...........................................................................................................45
3.1.2. Packing, Transport, Storage .............................................................................................45
3.1.3. Scope of Delivery..............................................................................................................45
3.1.4. Type Plate.........................................................................................................................45
3.2. Operating with CU6401 Controller ..............................................................................................45
3.3. Operating with OEM Controller ...................................................................................................45
4. Index..............................................................................................................................................48
List of Figures
Figure 1: Type Plate (example)..............................................................................................................................25
Figure 2: Transponder BXP6402-XR-(XX).............................................................................................................27
Figure 3: Mounting Kit MK4401..............................................................................................................................28
Figure 4: Address Module AM6400-1-(01).............................................................................................................29
Figure 5: Blind Encoder BE6400............................................................................................................................29
Figure 6: Antenna 1A032 .......................................................................................................................................30
Figure 7: BXP6402 Connector Layout....................................................................................................................32
Figure 8: BXP6402 with Parallel Encoding Altimeter & GPS Receiver...................................................................41
Figure 9: BXP6402 with Serial Encoding Altimeter & GPS Receiver .....................................................................42
Figure 10: BXP6402 - Serial Encoding Altimeter Connection (not for BE6400).....................................................43
Figure 11: BXP6402 - RS232 GPS Receiver Connection (not with BE6400).........................................................43

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List of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations
AA
Aircraft Address (24-bit ICAO)
ACAS
Airborne Collision Avoidance System
A/D
Analog/Digital
ADLP
Avionics Data Link Processor
ADS
Comm-A Definition Subfield
ADS-B
Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast
AI
Aircraft Identifier
AICB
Air Initiated Comm-B
ALT
Altitude or Transponder ALT Mode
AM
Address Module
ARINC
Aeronautical Radio Incorporated
ATC
Air Traffic Control
ATCRBS
Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System (US only)
BIT
Built-In Test
BITE
Built-In Test Equipment
CBIT
Continuous Built-In Test
Comm-A
112-bit interrogation containing the 56-bit message field (uplink)
Comm-B
112-bit reply containing the 56-bit message field (downlink)
Class 1
XPDR with transmit power ≥+21 dBW (125 W) at antenna foot and ≥250 W at
equipment output, altitude up to 50 000 ft., aircraft speed > 175 kt.
Class 2
XPDR with transmit power ≥+18.5 dBW (70 W) at antenna foot and ≥140 W at
equipment output, altitude up to 15 000 ft., aircraft speed > 175 kt.
CU
Control Unit
DC
Direct Current
Diversity
Diversity receiving and transmitting with two antennas
DME
Distance Measurement Equipment
DPSK
Differential Phase Shift Keying
DV
Document Identification Number
EASA
European Aviation Safety Agency
ELS
Elementary Surveillance, XPDR mode S supports the altitude and the downlinked
aircraft identification (unique ICAO-24-bit-address)
EHS
Enhanced Surveillance, XPDR mode S supports additional parameters to
e.g. heading, speed and selected vertical intention
es
e = Extended squitter and s = SI capability
ETSO
European Technical Standard Order
EUROCAE
European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FL
Flight Level
FMS
Flight Management System
FN
Flight Number

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List of Abbreviations
GICB
Ground Initiated Comm-B
GND
Ground
GPS
Global Positioning System
IBIT
Initiated Built-In Test
IC
Integrated Circuit
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
ID
Identifier
IDT
Ident (Identification)
IFR
Instrument Flight Rules
I/O
Input and/or Output
Level 2es
Surveillance with Comm A/B capability (transmitting and receiving with data block
up to 112 bit). e = Extended squitter and s = SI capability
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Mode S
S = Selective Interrogation of the Transponder
MTL
Minimum Triggering Level
ON
Transponder ON mode (without altitude transmission)
PAM
Pulse Amplitude Modulation
PBIT
Power-on Built-In Test
PN
Part Number
PS
Power Supply
R
Reply
RF
Radio Frequency
RX
Receiver
SBY
Standby mode
SEL
Selection
SI
Surveillance Identifier
SPI
Special Position Identification Pulse
SSR
Secondary Surveillance Radar
STO
Store
SUPP
Supply Voltage DC
TCAS
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (US)
TIS
Traffic Information Service
TIS-B
Traffic Information Service-Broadcast
TNC
Threaded Naval Connector (coaxial)
TSO
Technical Standards Order
TX
Transmitter
VFR
Visual Flight Rules
VSWR
Voltage Standing Wave Ratio
XPDR
Transponder

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Units
Units
A
Ampere
mA
Milliampere
°C
Degree Celsius
cm
Centimetre
dBm
Power Ratio In Decibel referenced to 1 mW
dB
Decibel
g
Gram
kg
Kilogram
Hz
Hertz
kHz
Kilohertz
MHz
Megahertz
mm
Millimetre
Nm
Nautical Mile
Ohm (Ω)
Resistance
s
Second
V
Volt
mV
Millivolt
W
Watt
"
Inch
General Safety Definitions
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
Is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-related
instructions or procedures.

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Disposal
The packaging material is inflammable, if it is disposed of improperly by
burning, toxic fumes may develop.
This product contains materials that fall under the special disposal regulation, which corresponds to
the EC directive for dangerous disposal material. We recommend disposing of the respective materials
in accordance with the respectively valid environmental laws.
Dispose circuit boards via a technical waste dump which is allowed to take on e.g. electrolytic
aluminium capacitors. Do under no circumstances dump the circuit boards with normal waste dump.
Warranty Conditions
The device(s) may be installed on an aircraft only by an approved aeronautical
company (e.g. EASA Part 145) which shall also examine and verify the
installation.
User conversions and changes are not permitted.
Any change made by the user excludes any liability on our part (excluding the work described in this
manual).
•The device must not be opened.
•Do not make any modifications to the device, except for those described in the manual.
•Make connections to the inputs, outputs and interfaces only in the manner described in
the manual.
•Fix the devices according to the mounting instructions.
We cannot provide any guarantee for other mounting methods.
Conditions of Utilization
General introductory notes
With this device you bought a product which was manufactured and tested before delivery with the
utmost care.
Please take your time to read the following notes which you ought to follow closely during installation
and operation.
Otherwise all claims under the warranty will become void and a reduced service life or even damages
must be expected.
The user is responsible for protective covers and/or additional safety measures in
order to prevent damages to persons and electric accidents.
Additional Conditions of Utilization
Please refer to "Safety-Conscious Utilization", page 15.
Non-Warranty Clause
We checked the contents of this publication for compliance with the associated hard and software. We
can, however, not exclude discrepancies and do therefore not accept any liability for the exact
compliance. The information in this publication is regularly checked, necessary corrections will be part
of the subsequent publications.