Funke ATR833S Instruction Manual

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Operation and Installation
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P/N 833S-(Cxxx)-(Cxxx)
ATR833S
VHF Communication
Transceiver

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Change History
Revision
Date
Change Description
1.00
27.01.2017
First release for 2-DS / 2x8 LCD HMI
Firmware Rev1.0 Head Software Rev1.0
1.01
14.02.2017
Chap. 2.4.6 Note on ATR frequency tool
inserted / chap. 4.7.3.2 Note Garmin protocol
inserted / chap. 5.2 corrected / general
correction
1.02
29.03.2017
New P/N inserted for device variants
Firmware Rev1.01; Head Software Rev1.01
1.03
24.05.2017
Description of device variants removed
1.04
03.08.2017
Chapter 4.7.3. Cable plan BSKS833D-S
removed - New document of the cable sets
referenced
1.05
13.09.2017
Chapter2.4.2 and 4.7.2 corrected
List of Service-Bulletins (SB)
Service-Bulletins are to be inserted in the manual and to be recorded in
this table
SB Number
Rev. No.
Date of Issue
Entry Date
Name

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Content
1GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 CUSTOMER SERVICE..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.4 FEATURES .................................................................................................................................................. 6
2OPERATION ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 OVERVIEW OF CONTROLS.............................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 ON/OFF –COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.3 DISPLAY..................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 FREQUENCY SETTING.................................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.1 Automatic Selection 8.33 / 25kHz Channel Bandwidth ............................................................. 11
2.4.2 Manual Frequency Input ........................................................................................................... 11
2.4.3 Recall a Frequency from the User Memory ............................................................................... 12
2.4.4 Recall a Frequency from the List of the 10 Last Used ................................................................ 13
2.4.5 Editing of the user-defined frequency list.................................................................................. 14
2.4.6 ATR Frequency-Tool................................................................................................................... 15
2.5 BASIC SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5.1 VOL –Volume ............................................................................................................................ 16
2.5.2 SQL –Squelch (noise barrier)..................................................................................................... 16
2.5.3 VOX –Voice Activated Intercom................................................................................................ 17
2.5.4 INT –Intercom Volume.............................................................................................................. 18
2.5.5 STL –Volume Sidetone Left ....................................................................................................... 18
2.5.6 STR –Volume Sidetone Right .................................................................................................... 19
2.5.7 EXT –Volume of the external Audio Input................................................................................. 19
2.5.8 BRT –Brightness........................................................................................................................ 20
2.5.9 CON –Contrast.......................................................................................................................... 20
2.6 TRANSMISSION ......................................................................................................................................... 20
2.7 RECEPTION............................................................................................................................................... 21
2.8 DUAL WATCH MODUS ............................................................................................................................... 22
3CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................................. 24
3.1 CHANNEL SPACING ............................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 DISPLAY –ENERGY SAVING MODE (AUTOMATIC DISPLAY DARKENING) .............................................................. 25
3.3 PTT SLCT –PTT BUTTON SELECTION........................................................................................................... 26
3.4 DUOWATCH –DUAL-WATCH VOLUME REDUCTION...................................................................................... 28
3.5 EXTAUDIO –BEHAVIOUR OF EXTERNAL AUDIO INPUT .................................................................................... 28
3.6 MIC L/R –MICROPHONE INPUT SENSITIVITY ................................................................................................. 30
3.7 MIC –SELECTION MICROPHONE TYPE .......................................................................................................... 30
3.8 AUTO ON –POWER-ON BEHAVIOUR .......................................................................................................... 31
3.9 FW /SW –FIRMWARE /SOFTWARE VERSION ............................................................................................... 32
3.10 MASTER RESET -RESET TO FACTORY SETTINGS.......................................................................................... 33
3.11 OVERVIEW CONFIGURATION MENU (SETUP)............................................................................................. 34
4INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................................................... 35
4.1 ADVICE AND TIPS....................................................................................................................................... 35
4.2 TELECOMMUNICATION DATA....................................................................................................................... 35
4.3 SCOPE OF DELIVERY ................................................................................................................................... 35
4.4 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................... 36
4.5 MOUNTING.............................................................................................................................................. 36

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4.6 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 37
4.6.1 Microphone Connection ............................................................................................................ 37
4.6.2 Headset-Connection .................................................................................................................. 37
4.6.3 Audio-Input................................................................................................................................ 37
4.6.4 Operation with Cable Adapter................................................................................................... 38
4.7 WIRING................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.7.1 Cable Cross Section.................................................................................................................... 38
4.7.2 Connector –Pin Allocation ........................................................................................................ 39
4.7.3 Wiring with Cable Harness BSKS833x-S..................................................................................... 41
4.8 ANTENNA ................................................................................................................................................ 42
4.8.1 Antenna Selection...................................................................................................................... 42
4.8.2 Installation Recommendation ................................................................................................... 43
4.9 MICROPHONE /INTERCOM SETTINGS ............................................................................................................ 43
4.10 POST-INSTALLATION CHECK ................................................................................................................... 44
4.11 DRAWINGS ......................................................................................................................................... 45
4.11.1 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................ 45
4.11.2 Mounting Advice ....................................................................................................................... 46
5APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................ 47
5.1 FREQUENCY/CHANNEL-PLAN....................................................................................................................... 47
5.2 TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................................................................................................... 48
5.3 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................................................................................................................... 50

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1 GENERAL
This manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and
electrical characteristics, as well as information about installation and
operation of the aeronautical VHF voice radio ATR833S.
1.1 Symbols
Advice, non-observance of which could cause radiation
damage to the human body or ignition of combustible
materials.
Advice, non-observance of which could cause damage to
the device or other parts of the equipment.
Information
1.2 Abbreviations
Abb.
Name / Subject
Definition
BRT
Brightness
Display Brightness
EXT
External Audio Input
Volume of external audio input
INT
Intercom
Volume of board-internal intercom
MIC
Microphone
Sensitivity of Microphone
PTT
Push-To-Talk
Button to activate radio transmission
SEL
Selection
Selection of value or function
SQ
Squelch
Noise suppression radio reception
VOL
Volume
Volume of radio reception
VOX
Voice activation
Volume threshold for voice-activated

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1.3 Customer Service
In order to facilitate a rapid return of shipments in case of repairs, please
follow the instructions of the input guide “Reshipment RMA” provided at
the Service-Area within the f.u.n.k.e. AVIONICS GmbH web portal
www.funkeavionics.com.
Any suggestions for improvement of our manuals are
welcome. Contact: [e-mail].
Information on software updates is available at f.u.n.k.e.
AVIONICS GmbH.
1.4 Features
VHF communication transceiver with 6W output power in 2 ¼”
format
Frequency range 118,000 to 136,975 MHz
2 microphone inputs (auto detection standard or dynamic)
Voice controlled intercom for up to 4 microphones, can be
deactivated for use with an external intercom
Dual-watch technology, simultaneous monitoring of two
frequencies
Auxiliary audio input
Memory for 20 user-definable named frequencies
Easy recall of the 10 last used frequencies
High contrast 64x128 dot matrix LCD display
Wide range power supply 11 –30 VDC
Configurable energy saving mode
To avoid unintentional permanent transmission, the
transmitter automatically stops transmission after 35
seconds of uninterrupted operation.

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2 OPERATION
2.1 Overview of Controls
Position and naming of control elements:
The control elements have following functionality:
I/O
ON/OFF
Switch On press button for appr. 0,5 s
Switch Off press button for appr. 2 s
DW
DUAL
WATCH
Activates/deactivates the mode for mutual
reception of standby frequency (display shows
DW instead of SBY)
SET
SET
1.Navigation through the standard menu (VOL,
SQL, VOX, etc.) (adjustment of value with
VOL/SEL, short press for next value
2.Access to setup menu
Press button for min. 5 seconds
3.Navigation through the setup menu (Spacing,
backlight, DW Mute, PTT Select.)

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►
CURSOR
1. Marking (underline) of value for adjustment;
value changeable with FRQ or VOL/SEL
Enter and continue with Cursor Button 
short press
2. Activates the entry of names in MEM menu

SWAP
Changes active with standby-Frequency
MEM
Memory
Access to frequency list
(MEM-List) press button shortly once
Access list of 10 last used frequencies
(LST-List) press button shortly twice
Store active frequency to selected memory
(in MEM-List) press button for 2 seconds
VOL/SEL
VOL/SEL
Turn knob
1. Adjust volume or other item selected by SET
(VOL, SQ, VOX, DIM etc.)
2. Select frequency from user memory or list of
last used frequencies
FREQ
FREQ
Turn knob
Change the underlined value (i.e. adjust
standby frequency, or input character when
entering name)
2.2 ON/OFF –Commissioning
Turn the device on/off by pressing the VOL/SEL turn knob.
Switch On: I/O press for appr. 0.5 seconds
Switch Off: I/O press for appr. 2 seconds
After turning on the following information appears on the display:
The start screen indicates the device type. After that screen the device
changes into normal operation (direct input mode).

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The radio starts with the same frequencies and settings from before
being switched off.
2.3 Display
The ATR833S display shows the frequencies and the operating condition
on a 2 line LCD each with 8 digits. The active frequency is shown in the
upper line, the stand-by frequency in the lower line.
The tuned frequencies are shown in the 25kHz as well as in the 8.33kHz
channel separation mode, with six digits.
Active Frequency


Standby Frequency
Symbols and letters shown before a frequency have the following
meanings:
Display
Meaning
Remark
118.000
First line
Active frequency
Frequency used for trans-
missions and receptions
No
symbol
Normal operating condition
Reception on the active
frequency
Signal received on the
active frequency
Reception of a signal on the
active frequency
124.910
Second line
Standby frequency
Can be monitored in the Dual
Watch Mode
#
Symbol before Standby
frequency with activated
Dual Watch mode
Dual watch mode allows
intermittent monitoring of
standby frequency activity
*
Transmitting on active
frequency
PTT pressed

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>
Memory stored
shows the successful storage
of a frequency
LOW
BATT
Very low supply voltage
Transmission only with
reduced power possible
(decreased radio range!)
VOL 06
Volume level for receiving
standard display when turning
VOL/SEL knob
SQL 03
Squelch level
Radio signal strength
threshold required for
reception; suppresses noise
and weak/distant transmitter
VOX 05
VOX threshold
Speech level that activates the
intercom
INT 04
Intercom - Volume
Volume of Intercom
STL 06
Sidetone Left - Volume
Volume Sidetone of left
headset
STR 06
Sidetone Right - Volume
Volume Sidetone of right
headset
EXT 02
Volume of external audio
signals
Set to 00, if no device is
connected,to prevent noise
pick-up.
BRT 07
Brightness of display
Brightness of backlight LED
CON 05
Contrast of display
MEM
Item from user defined
frequency list
LST
Item from list of last used
frequencies
ABCDEF
User-provided name for
frequency within user
memory
Displayed while selecting from
user memory, when the user
has provided a name for this
specific memory entry

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2.4 Frequency Setting
Frequency setting is always done by in two steps, as follows:
1. entering a new standby frequency to the desired value, and then
2. interchanging the new standby frequency and the previous active
frequency by using the swap button .
Entering a new standby frequency can be done by
a. manual input,
b. recall of previously stored frequencies from the user memory
(memory locations 1-20), or
c. recall from the list of the last 10 used frequencies.
2.4.1 Automatic Selection 8.33 / 25kHz Channel Bandwidth
Whether a frequency is used with channel width 8.33kHz or 25kHz, is
automatically determined by the value of the frequency entered and
requires no additional user activity.
The numbering scheme that is used for distinction of the two channel
widths is internationally standardized by the ICAO, and consistently used
in official documents (e.g. VFR navigation charts) as well as in the voice
phraseology used in ATC radio communication.
Channels used with 25kHz width are entered in multiples of 25kHz:
123.500, 123.525, 123.550, 123.575, 123.600 etc. These are compatible
with the old 25 kHz-only radios. To use the same frequencies with
8.33 kHz width, the frequency values entered are increased by 5kHz:
123.505, 123.530, 123.555, 123.580, 123.605 etc.
For more detailed information please refer to chapter 5.1 –but,as said
above, for correct channel width selection this knowledge is not required.
2.4.2 Manual Frequency Input
The standby frequency is inputted by
selecting with the ► button which part of the frequency to change,
and
changing the selected part with the FREQ rotary knob.
The swap button  interchanges the newly set standby frequency and
the former active frequency.

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When having the channel selection configured for 8.33 kHz steps
(see 3.1), the frequency input is in three steps:


2.4.3 Recall a Frequency from the User Memory
To access the user memory frequency list, press MEM once, and select
one of the 20 memory entries with the VOL/SEL turn knob.
The selected memory entry substitutes the former standby frequency.
In the upper line of the display, the number of the memory entry selected
is indicated by [MEM xx] (with xx = 00 to 19); if a name has been
provided by the user for this memory entry, it is displayed instead of the
memory number.
In order to speed up the entering of new frequencies, it is
possible to configure the radio to allow entering only those
frequencies that are used with 25 kHz channel width.
Please refer to chapter 3.1 for information on this
configuration.
However, when choosing this option, please keep in mind to
re-enable 8.33 kHz channel selection before flying into areas
where 8.33 kHz channels are used.

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Respectively
A push on the swap button  interchanges the newly set standby
frequency and the former active frequency and leaves the memory list
menu.
If no input is done for 10 seconds the device returns to the standard
view.
2.4.4 Recall a Frequency from the List of the 10 Last Used
The radio automatically keeps track of the last 10 used active
frequencies. To access this list, press MEM twice and select one of the
10 entries listed with the VOL/SEL turn knob. With a press on the SET
button the selected memory entry substitutes the former standby
frequency. A press on the SWAP button  substitutes the active
frequency and terminates the memory selection.
Range 1 - 10
8 digits A-Z / 0-9

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If no input is done for 10 seconds, the device returns to the standard
view.
2.4.5 Editing of the user-defined frequency list
The standby frequency can be stored into any entry of the user memory.
This is achieved by a long press of approx. 1,5 seconds on MEM. The
previous memory entry will be overwritten.
The following example stores the frequency 124.350 MHz of KONSTANZ
(EDTZ) into the user memory entry 07:
Step
Display (Example)
1. Tune in frequency:
Have frequency to be stored set as
standby frequency
1
1
8
.
2
7
5
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
2. Enter memory list:
Long press on MEM in order to access
the user memory.
s
a
v
e
T
o
1
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
3. Select memory position:
Selection of the decided memory
position with VOL/SEL
s
a
v
e
T
o
7
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
4. Overwrite the selected memory :
with a press of MEM the standby
frequency is stored at the selected
position.
A preceding >shows the successful
storage to the memory position.
M
E
M
:
7
>
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
To exit the frequency list press MEM twice or wait 10 seconds until time-
out.
List entry „1“ contains the last standby frequency from the
MEM menu

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Every memory position can also store an identifier with up to 8 digits next
to the frequency.
To add a name go to the selected memory
entry. To add the name, follow the next
steps as for step 3 or step 4, above
5. Change to name entry:
a long press of the Cursor button 
enables the entry of a name
A
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
6. Enter the name:
By changing the selected character with
FREQ, and advancing the selection
with ►, in the same way as manually
entering a standby frequency.
K
O
N
S
T
A
N
Z
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
7. Store the name:
The new entry is stored with the entry
of the last digit. The name is now
shown in the frequency list.
K
O
N
S
T
A
N
Z
1
2
4
.
3
5
0
To exit the frequency list press MEM twice or wait 10 seconds until time-
out.
2.4.6 ATR Frequency-Tool
The ATR Frequency Tool supports the ATR833S from version 1.3. With
the tool you can manage the frequency memory of the ATR833S, i.e.
frequencies can be added, edited and deleted. The frequency list can be
stored as a file.
The ATR Frequency Tool can be downloaded from the f.u.n.k.e.
AVIONICS homepage in the Service Area under Info / Download.
2.5 Basic Settings
To choose between the following settings, use the SET button:
1. VOL Volume (chosen by default)
2. SQL Squelch (noise suppression)

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3. VOX Voice Activated Intercom
(speech level required to activate the intercom)
4. INT Volume Intercom
5. STL Volume Sidetone left
6. STR Volume Sidetone right
7. EXT Volume of external audio signals
8. BRT Display brightness
9. CON Display contrast
…back to Volume
The return to the default display (VOL) is carried out by a long press of
SET or happens automatically after 10 seconds of inactivity.
The chosen setting can be adjusted by the VOL/SEL rotary knob.
2.5.1 VOL –Volume
The radio returns automatically to the volume setting, when a value has
been set with the VOL/SEL turn knob.
Turning the VOL/SEL knob adjusts the volume of received radio signals.
The higher the value, the louder the reception of radio signals.
Range 1 –20
2.5.2 SQL –Squelch (noise barrier)
In the Squelch Menu SQL the squelch level can be adjusted with the
help of the VOL/SEL rotary knob. (Note: This is not related in any way to
the intercom functionality.)
This is a threshold that has to be exceeded by radio signal levels from
other transmitters in order to activate the reception circuitry. The higher
the number, the stronger the radio signals have to be in order to be
received.
The VOL setting controls the volume of received radio
signals only, not the volume of the intercom or the external
audio input –these are set separately with INT and EXT.

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Range 0 - 9
The setting for the squelch depends on different factors. For motor
aircraft an initial higher setting is typically appropriate, gliders may use a
lower value. A lower number means higher input sensitivity. This allows
reception of weaker signals (radio stations at greater distance), but can
also result in pickup of own-aircraft radio interference sources (engine,
strobe lights etc.).
2.5.3 VOX –Voice Activated Intercom
By briefly pressing the SET key twice, and then using the rotary knob,
the threshold volume VOX for intercom voice detection can be adjusted.
(Note: This is not related in any way to radio reception or squelch.)
VOX defines the crew’s speech volume that is required to activate the
intercom functionality. The higher the value, the louder you need to
speak in order to activate the intercom.
Exception: VOX 0 corresponds to “always on”
The internal filter circuitry has the ability to distinguish between engine
noise and speech.
Range 0 –9
The default squelch setting is 05. At higher values weak
signals will be suppressed.

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In the case of very noisy backgrounds, or use of uncompensated
microphones, the automatic VOX functionality may not work adequately.
In these cases, it is possible to deactivate the VOX automatics with VOX:
0 = off, and to use an external intercom-switch instead.
2.5.4 INT –Intercom Volume
By pressing the SET button three times, the volume of the intercom can
be adjusted with the VOL/SEL turn knob.
The intercom function is the on-board crew-internal communication for
multi-seater aircraft.
A change in the intercom volume level also changes the volume of the
sidetone. The sidetone is an audible feedback of ones`s own voice to the
headset, i.e. you hear yourself speak. This feature supports natural
speech behaviour.
The intercom can be activated in two ways:
Automatically, i.e. whenever someone speaks into a microphone
(i.e. voice activated intercom = VOX, see § 2.5.3).
Manually, i.e. by use of an external intercom switch.
Range 0 - 20
2.5.5 STL –Volume Sidetone Left
The sidetone is a self-hearing or back-hearing function during
transmission and intercom. The audio signal picked up by the
microphone is fed directly to the headset, which sounds natural. In this
menu the volume of the sidetone for the left seat can be adjusted.
If the intercom is deactivated by the wiring set-up, the
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Range 0 –20
2.5.6 STR –Volume Sidetone Right
By briefly pressing the SET button five times you get access to the STR
menu. Here the volume of the sidetone for the right seat can be adjusted.
Range 0 –20
2.5.7 EXT –Volume of the external Audio Input
By briefly pressing the SET key six times, and then using the rotary
knob, the volume from the connected external audio signals (Warning
tones, music, etc. …) can be set.
The higher the value, the higher will be the volume of the external audio
signal. A value of EXT = off deactivates the external audio input.
Range off - 20
When no other device is connected to the external audio
input, the input should be muted by selecting “off” in order to
prevent noise by pickup of on-board interferences.
The priority of the external audio input, in comparison to
radio reception, can be configured, see chapter 3.5.