Becker AR 3209 User manual

Subject to technical changes
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
VHF Transceiver AR 3209
BECKER FLUGFUNKWERK GMBH
Baden Airpark
D-77836 Rheinmünster (Germany)
Tel.: [phone] / 305-0
Fax: [phone] / 305-217

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Issue 10/95 Article-No. 891.436-071

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Unit type : Serial number :
Aircraft type :
Brief description of the fault :
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Should the fault only occur sporadically, please answer the following
questions :
The fault occurs after . . . . . minutes of operation.
The fault occurs under the following environmental conditions :
plow temperature
phigh temperature
phigh humidity
pvibration
The fault is engine speed-dependent and occurs above/below . . . . . . . . rpm.
Should any problems arise, I may be contacted under the following adress :
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Fault description
Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH
Baden Airpark, Gebäude B 108
77836 Rheinmünster (Germany)
Tel. [phone] / 305-0
Fax [phone] / 305-217
I am available between 8 a.m.
and 4 p.m. under the following
telephone number :
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT 1
INTRODUCTION 1
SAFETY INFORMATION 3
GENERAL INFORMATION 5
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8
pSwitching on the unit 8
pTransmit/receive mode 9
pOperation of intercom mode 10
pAudio auxiliary input 11
pJamming of transmit button 11
pOperation of the various modes 12
pModes 12
pMode 1 13
pMode 2 15
pMode 3 (Displays of fixed frequencies 16
in the various channels)
pService mode (equipment configurations) 17
pCalling up the service mode 19
pSetting the squelch threshold 20
pSetting the sidetone level 20
pSetting the audio auxiliary level 21
pSetting the IC level 21
pRelease the frequency setting (channel selection only) 22
pRelease the frequency storage 22
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pErase stored frequencies 23
pEntry of password to interlock the equipment
configuration 23
pSetting the dynamic mike input sensitivity 24
pInhibiting the transmit mode for one or more
memory channel 25
pSquelch fast mode 25
pIndication the software version and change status 26
pEnding of the service mode 26
TECHNICAL DATA 27
pGeneral data AR 3209 - (09) / AR 3209 - (11) 28
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS 29
pEquipment manuals 29
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REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
If an equipment fault the unit may be sent to a Becker Dealer or the
Becker customer service together with a description of the fault. The
completed fault description shortens the repair times and hence lowers
the resultant costs.
These operating instructions do not replace the equipment manuals
listed below.
rEquipment manuals
to be purchased from the manufacturer or Becker Dealer :
Installation and Operation DV 37501.03, Article No.: 892.531-071
Maintenance and Repair DV 37501.04, Article No.: 892.548-071
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rGeneral data AR 3209 - (09) / AR 3209 - (11)
Frequency range 118.000 MHz to
136.975 MHz
Number of channels 760
Channel spacing 25 kHz
Operating temperature range - 20° C to + 55° C
Dimensions
Front panel 146 mm x 47.5 mm
Depth of unit without cable connector 194 mm
Weight
- AR 3209 - (09) 1 kg
- AR 3209 - (11) 1.2 kg
Fuse internal 5 A
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IMPORTANT
Carefully read these operating instructions right through before
attempting to operate the VHF transceiver.
Keep these operating instructions carefully. They contain important
safety and operating instructions for the VHF transceiver.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the BECKER VHF transceiver. The
VHF transceiver can be installed in the instrument panel or centre
console or operating console and is easy to operate. The technology
used is to the state of the art.
To fully utilise the capabilities of your VHF transceiver, please carefully
read these operating instructions right through before you start
operating the set.
If you have any questions regarding the operation of the VHF
transceiver, please get in touch with your nearest Becker Dealer or with
the Becker Customer Service.with your nearest Becker Dealer or with
the Becker Customer Service.
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The CAUTION, WARNING and NOTE highlights have the following
meanings :
Failure to comply, or incorrect compliance,
with these instructions or procedures can lead
to injuries or fatal accidents.
Failure to comply, or incorrect compliance,
with these instructions or procedures can lead
to damage to equipment.
NOTE Feature to which attention should be drawn.
lNever connect the VHF transceiver to alternating current
voltage or to voltage sources exceeding 32 V DC.
lNever connect the VHF transceiver with reversed polarity
to a voltage source.
lThe installation or use of the VHF transceiver in ambient
temperatures below -20° C or above +55° C is to be
avoided.
lSwitch off the unit when starting or shutting down engines.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Technical Data
Power supply voltage AR 3209 - (09)
Nominal supply voltage 13.75 V DC
Supply voltage range 12.4 V to 15.1 V
Emergency operation (10.0 V) Good intercom
Power consumption without panel lighting
“Standby” reception mode £70 mA
Reception mode £500 mA
Transmission mode £2.5 A
Panel lighting 1 A at 5 V DC
400 mA at 13.75 V DC
Power supply voltage AR 3209 - (11)
Nominal supply voltage 13.75 V DC
Supply voltage range 12.4 V to 15.1 V
Emergency operation (10.0 V) Good intercom
or
Nominal supply voltage 27.5 V DC
Supply voltage range 24.8 V to 30.3 V
Emergency operation (20.0 V) Good intercom
Power consumption without panel lighting
“Standby” reception mode £70 mA
Reception mode £500 mA
Transmission mode £2.5 A
Panel lighting 1 A at 5 V DC
400 mA at 13.75 V DC
200 mA at 27.5 V DC
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rSpeaker muting switch ON/OFF
Call up function SF 12 using the MDE key. The following displays
appears :
Top line SF12
Bottom line OFF or On
OFF = Speaker muting on
On = Speaker always switched on
Select the function using the kHz switch. Store the required function by
pressing the STO key. This selection becomes active after ending the
service mode.
rIndication the software version and change status
Call up function SF 13 using the MDE key (4). The following displays
appear :
left LC display (7) Software version and change status :
Microprocessor
right LC display (8) Software version and change status :
CO-Miroprocessor (PIC)
rEnding of the service mode
The VHF transceiver must be switched off to end the service mode.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
lA speech test is to be performed before startup and it
should be noted that if the speech test is carried out close
to the ground station the results may be positive even if
the antenna cable is broken or short-circuited. At a
distance of 5 to 10 km no connection will be made.
lUse a loud voice for speech communication and hold the
microphone close to the lips. Otherwise cabin noise can
be intrusive and make understanding difficult.
lUse only microphones or headsets which are suitable for
use in aircraft. In aircraft made of wood or synthetic
materials or in gliders or helicopters, incoming radiation on
the equipment antenna can affect the integrated amplifier
of the microphone (feedback). This is noticeable in the
ground station by whistling and/or heavy distortion. The
described disturbances can occur in different ways on the
different transmission channels.
lTransmit buttons can stick and cause continuous
transmission. Therefore, when transmitting ensure that the
green LED disappears when the transmission button is
released.
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rInhibiting the transmit mode for one or more
memory channel
Call up function SF 10 using the MDE key (4). The following displays
appear :
left LC display (7) SF 10
right LC display (8) CH channel number
Using the kHz (10) (steps of 1) or MHz (9) (steps of 10) switch, select
the desired channel for inhibiting the transmit mode. Store the channel
by pressing the STO key (3). Several channels can be selected on
priority channels. When the STO key (3) is pressed again, the inhibiting
transmit mode is canceled.
rFSqL
no function
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Set any 4-digit numerical code using the kHz (10) (steps of 1) or MHz
(9) (steps of 10) switch. Store the numerical code by pressing the STO
key (3).
NOTE
As soon as a password is given a 0 appears in the bottom
line when the service mode is called up. The numerical
code must then be input using the MHz (9) or kHz switch
(10) and press the STO key. If the VHF transceiver
detects a false numerical code, it automatically switches
to the last mode. If the password is to be erased or
changed, this is done by calling up the service mode using
the old password. The SF 15 function is then chosen and
either a 0 is entered everywhere or the changed
numerical code is entered.
rSetting the dynamic mike input sensitivity
Call up function SF 9 using the MDE key (4). The following displays
appear :
left LC display (7) SF 9
right LC display (8) 00 bis 63 Standard value 32
(LO sensitivity HI)
The dynamic mike input sensitivity can be changed upwards or
downwards using using the kHz (10) (steps of 1) or MHz (9) (steps of
10) switch. The set value is stored by pressing the STO key (3).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The VHF transceiver AR 3209 enables voice communication on
760 channels in the 118.000 MHz to 136.975 MHz range with a channel
spacing of 25 kHz. It complies with the requirements of ICAO Annex 10
valid from 01.01.1995.
The VHF transceiver is designed with sufficient mechanical strength to
enable it to be fitted in an aircraft without any limitations. There is no
restriction within the verified environmental classes on fitting in the
instrument panel or centre console or operating console, or fixed
mounting in the fuselage, of all types of aircraft including helicopter.
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Function of controls and indicators
1ON/OFF rotary switch Adjustment of volume.
2Squelch key Switching the squelch on or off.
3Store key Storage of set frequency or other
settings.
4Function key Selection of mode.
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OFF = The storage of frequencies in the individual channels is
not possible. The VHF transceiver can only work on
the
set frequency.
ON = Storage of frequencies in the individual channels is
possible (standard setting)
rErase stored frequencies
Call up function SF 7 using the MDE key (4). The following displays
appear :
left LC display (7) SF 7
right LC display (8) CH channel number
Select the channel to be erased using the kHz (10) (steps of 1) or MHz
(9) (steps of 10) switch. The stored frequency is erased by pressing the
STO key (3). The channel No. 1 cannot erased.
rEntry of password to interlock the equipment configuration
Call up the COdE function using the MDE key (4). The following
displays appear :
left LC display (7) COdE
right LC display (8) 0
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