COBHAM AVIATOR Instruction Manual

AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Installation & maintenance manual

AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Document number: 98-129600-C
Release date: 24 February 2017
Installation and maintenance manual

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Disclaimer
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
The information, drawings and wiring diagrams contained in this manual are intended as a reference for
engineering planning only. The drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein do not represent any
specific Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). It is the installer's responsibility to compose installation
drawings specific to the aircraft. This manual and the drawings and wiring diagrams contained herein may
not be used as a substitute for an STC package.
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in whole or in part, of this manual from any other source. In the event of any discrepancies, the English
version shall be the governing text.
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Manufacturer address
Thrane & Thrane A/S, Lundtoftegaardsvej 93 D, DK-2800, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Trademark acknowledgements
• Product and company names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or trade names of their
respective owners.
Company web site
www.cobham.com/satcom
Disposal
Old electrical and electronic equipment marked with this symbol can contain substances
hazardous to human beings and the environment. Never dispose these items together with
unsorted municipal waste (household waste). In order to protect the environment and
ensure the correct recycling of old equipment as well as the re-utilization of individual
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Contact the local distributor for information about what type of return system to use.

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Record of revisions
Rev. Description Release Date Initials
A Original document 15 July 2009 UFO
B General update. 15 October 2010 UFO
C General update: Rebranding to Cobham layout. and
replacing Thrane & Thrane with Cobham SATCOM.
The following sections have been added:
Manufacturer address on page ii, 3.2
The following sections have been edited:
Disclaimer, Trademark acknowledgements and
company web site on page ii, 2.1, 2.3, 3.1.1, 4.1, 4.2,
4.3, 5.2.2, 5.3.1, 5.5, A.2
The following sections have been deleted:
2.4, RMA procedures under 5.5,
The following images have been added:
4-4, 4-5,
The following images have been edited:
2-3, 2-4, 4-2, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2
The following images have been deleted:
None
The following tables have been added:
None
The following tables have been edited:
4-1, 4-2, A-1, A-2
The following tables have been deleted:
None
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Table of contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 General description .........................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 The AVIATOR Wireless Handset ..................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset features .........................................................................1-2
1.2 Part numbers ........................................................................................................................1-3
1.3 Unpacking ...............................................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2 Equipment drawings
2.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................2-1
2.2 TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset ...........................................................2-2
2.3 TT-5626B Cradle ................................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Connectors and pin-out
3.1 Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset ............................................................3-1
3.1.1 Pigtail connector on the Cradle ....................................................................................3-1
3.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset .....................................................................................3-2
3.2.1 Jack connector for headset ............................................................................................3-2
3.2.2 USB connector for charging ..........................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Mounting considerations ...........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Tools needed .......................................................................................................................4-2
4.3 Electrical installation and wiring ..........................................................................4-2
4.3.1 To connect the AVIATOR Wireless Handset .........................................................4-2
4.3.2 To wire the Cradle for the AVIATOR Wireless Handset ...................................4-2
4.3.3 Cable preparation ................................................................................................................4-3
4.3.4 To install the Cradle without the pigtail ...................................................................4-5
4.4 Recommended cables ...................................................................................................4-6
4.4.1 DC cables, maximum resistance ..................................................................................4-6
4.4.2 Recommended DC Power cables .................................................................................4-6
4.5 To charge the AVIATOR Wireless Handset ..................................................4-7
Chapter 5 Service & maintenance
5.1 Continued Airworthiness ............................................................................................5-1
5.1.1 General .....................................................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Instructions ............................................................................................................................5-1

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5.2 Getting support ..................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.1 Airtime support ....................................................................................................................5-3
5.2.2 System support ....................................................................................................................5-3
5.3 Software update ................................................................................................................5-3
5.3.1 Verifying the software update ......................................................................................5-3
5.4 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................5-3
5.5 Returning units for repair ...........................................................................................5-4
5.6 Disposal of electrical & electronic equipment ..........................................5-5
5.6.1 To remove the battery .....................................................................................................5-5
Appendix A Equipment specifications
A.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................A-1
A.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset and cradle ..........................................................A-2
A.2.1 TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset ....................................................................A-2
A.2.2 TT-5626B Cradle .................................................................................................................A-3
Appendix B DO-160 specifications
B.1 General ......................................................................................................................................B-1
B.1.1 Certifying agency ................................................................................................................B-1
B.1.2 Environmental Qualification Forms ............................................................................B-1
B.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle ..........................................................B-2
Glossary ..............................................................................................................................................................Glossary-1
Index ....................................................................................................................................................................Index-1

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List of figures
Figure 1-1: TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle...........................................................................1-1
Figure 2-1: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version...........................................................................................2-2
Figure 2-2: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black version............................................................................................2-3
Figure 2-3: Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version.....................................................................2-4
Figure 2-4: Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black version......................................................................2-5
Figure 3-1: DC connector ......................................................................................................................................................3-1
Figure 4-1: Allowed mounting positions in the cabin..............................................................................................4-1
Figure 4-2: Wiring the Cradle...............................................................................................................................................4-2
Figure 4-3: DC power cable, crimp termination..........................................................................................................4-3
Figure 4-4: Heat-shrink of pigtail connector ................................................................................................................4-5
Figure 4-5: Installing the Cradle without the pigtail.................................................................................................4-5
Figure 5-1: PMA label with production date (upper label).....................................................................................5-1
Figure 5-2: Software identification on the lower label............................................................................................5-3

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List of tables
Table 1-1: Model and part numbers................................................................................................................................ 1-3
Table 1-2: Circuit breaker for the Cradle ......................................................................................................................1-3
Table 3-1: Pin-out for DC connector..............................................................................................................................3-1
Table 3-2: Pin-out for Jack connector for headset ..................................................................................................3-2
Table 4-1: Compass safe distance ...................................................................................................................................4-1
Table 4-2: Requirements to Cradle DC cables............................................................................................................4-2
Table 4-3: Maximum resistance for DC cable............................................................................................................4-6
Table A-1: Specifications for AVIATOR Wireless Handset...................................................................................A-2
Table A-2: Specifications for Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset.............................................................A-3
Table B-1: DO-160F string for AVIATOR Wireless Handset & Cradle.............................................................B-2

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Introduction 1
1.1 General description
This Installation manual describes the administrative and technical aspects, features, and
functions of the AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle.
All comments or recommendations regarding the installation, acceptance or operation of
the AVIATOR Wireless Handset system or its accessories and components should be
directed to Cobham SATCOM.
Refer to the AVIATOR Wireless Handset User Manual for instructions how to configure and
operate the handset.
1.1.1 The AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Important!
Overview of the AVIATOR Wireless Handset
The AVIATOR Wireless Handset is a compact, light-weight aeronautical handset for use
with aeronautical satcom systems from Cobham SATCOM. The TT-5624B AVIATOR
Wireless Handset connects through a wireless access point to the SwiftBroadband satcom
system.
It is charged by the Cradle. The Cradle is installed in the aircraft cabin and powered by the
aircraft’s power supply.
Figure 1-1: TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle
Important
The AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle are approved according to the
DO-160E Environmental Qualifications Forms. For further details see DO-160
specifications on page B-1.

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IP calls and SIP telephony
The AVIATOR Wireless Handset is used for making phone calls over an IP based network.
The handset connects to a wireless access point complying with the Wireless Local Area
Networking (WLAN) standard 802.11b/g.
VoIP calls can be terminated in the SIP server of the Swift Broadband Unit of the satcom
system, or they can travel as an IP call over satellite and be terminated by a SIP server at the
receiving end.
1.1.2 AVIATOR Wireless Handset features
Voice communication over IP based network
Noise cancellation system
Echo cancellation system
Automatic power-up and power-down
Li-Ion battery for extended talk and standby time
Headset connection (3.5 mm Jack connector)
Adjustable keypad backlight
Display of alarms of the SwiftBroadband Unit
High quality color TFT display with night colors

Part numbers
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Introduction
1.2 Part numbers
Applicable Cobham SATCOM model- and part numbers
This Installation Manual is for the AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle and is applicable
to the model- and part numbers below:
Circuit breaker
Spare parts
Additional connectors for the pigtail are available:
Cobham SATCOM part number: 31-206012-003 (ODU PN S20L0C-P02PJH0-420S)
T&T part
number
Model
number Description
405624B-THR TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black
405624B-THW TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white
405626B-THR TT-5626B Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black
405626B-THW TT-5626B Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white
405624B-101 Manual pack for AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle
Table 1-1: Model and part numbers
Recommended aircraft circuit breaker Description
Klixon 2TC2-2 or MS3320-2 Dimension of circuit breaker: 2 A
Table 1-2: Circuit breaker for the Cradle

Unpacking
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1.3 Unpacking
Unpack your AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle and check that the following items are
present:
AVIATOR Wireless Handset
• AVIATOR Wireless Handset
• USB cable for service-charging the device outside the aircraft
Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset
• Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset
• Mating connector for the pigtail connector

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Chapter 2
Equipment drawings
Equipment drawings 2
2.1 Introduction
The following pages show outline drawings of the AVIATOR Wireless Handset and Cradle.
The drawings in this manual are for reference only. If you have access to the
Cobham SYNC Partner Portal you can get copies of the outline drawings
under Downloads > Drawings. You can download the drawings as PDF files.
Important

TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset
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2.2 TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset
Figure 2-1: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version

Figure 2-2: AVIATOR Wireless Handset, black version
TT-5624B AVIATOR Wireless Handset
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Equipment drawings

TT-5626B Cradle
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2.3 TT-5626B Cradle
Figure 2-3: Cradle for AVIATOR Wireless Handset, white version