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1. Revision 1 1 11 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 2 4 multiple profiles optional function The VT 02 offers a multiple profile feature optionally Profiles allow to store five different sets of aircraft specific data such as Mode S Adress Flight ID and other settings related to the aircraft When moving the transponder to another aircraft especially in the balloons you can easily select the appropriate configuration for this aircraft if entered before Refer to the installation manual to learn more about setting up the profiles In the standard configuration only one profile is provided This function needs to be purchased by the manufacturer or it s representative How to select an entered profile e Set unit to standby SBY mode e Enter the profile setup by simultaneously pressing key 1 power on off and the push button of the rotary encoder e The LCD now shows password Press the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to invoke the edit mode e Enter the following password 080000 using the rotary encoder Rotate the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to modify the selected value Use the outer knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to select the desired position in the string e After entering the password above the system LCD shows The upper line shows the number of the selected profile and the flight ID callsign The low2. GAARECHT Avionit The system will be operated using the following devices On Off ke Switches the system On or Off Flight ID Key Invokes the menu to setup the flight ID Mode key Selects the operating mode Ident ke Invokes the Ident Mode for 18 sec 5 Double shaft Encoder with Push Enters or modifies values on capabilit 1 1 On Off key To enable the system press key 1 shortly After the start the unit performs the built in test and shows the operating mode For switching off press key 1 for at least 3 seconds Release the key when the LCD becomes blank 1 2 Flight ID Key Pressing the flight ID key invokes the menu to setup the flight ID Refere to chap 3 2 for detailed information about proper setting of the flight ID Revision 1 1 5 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 1 3 Mode key Key 3 selects the following modes e SBY Standby System is switched on no replies or squitters will be sent e ON Selected reply code will be replied for Mode A C interrogations altitude information is set to zero squittering is enabled Mode S interrogations will be replied e ALT Selected reply code will be replied for Mode A C interrogations altitude information is set to indicated value squittering is enabled Mode S interrogations will be replied 1 4 Ident key Pressing key 2 invokes the ident mode for 18 seconds Use this function only when ATC requires to sqawk
3. dashes or blanks even when used in your aircraft registration or company callsign The data must be entered left aligned e To finish editing the flight id press the inner knob of the rotary encoder e Exit the flight id page by pressing the FID key Revision 1 1 9 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 2 2 Display illumination and contrast Depending on pilot s preferences the display and button illumination can be configured and the contrast can be adjusted How to set up the illumination and adjust LCD contrast e Set unit to standby SBY mode e Enter the installation set up by simultaneously pressing key 1 power on off and the push button of the rotary encoder e The LCD now shows password Rotate the outer knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to select the menu illumination or LCD contrast e Press the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to invoke the edit mode e Rotate the inner knob double shaft rotary encoder to select the desired value e Leave the menu by pressing the lt Mode gt key Use the outer knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to select the desired submenu Possible values on LCD backlight and button illumination on automatic brightness control off LCD backlight and button illumination always off 30s Illumination will be switched off automatically 30 sec after the last user input Pressing a button or using the
4. ident 1 5 Double shaft rotary encoder Main input device for setting values is the double shaft rotary encoder Rotating the outer knob selects the position to be modified Rotating the inner knob changes the selected value The edit mode will be started rotating the inner or outer knob of the double shaft encoder Pushing the inner knob confirms the selected value and cancels the edit mode Revision 1 1 6 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 2 Switching on and off Press the On Off key shortly to switch on the unit After the system start the screens shown below are displayed ke If the system power is interrupted shortly less than 10 seconds the unit MODE IDENT restarts in a quick boot mode and continues operation within 1 second In this case the screenshots shown below will be skipped automatically Start screen showing system name and manufacturer Information about Steering unit CPNL e S N Serial number e HW Hardware release es SW Firmware release Entered Mode S Adress hex format Note If no Mode S Adress has been entered confirm the Messages below by pressing any key except ON OFF This screen will be shown only if no Mode S address has been entered Confirm it by pressing any key except ON OFF This screen will be shown only if no Mode S address has been entered Confirm it by pressing any key except ON OFF Next
5. try to find the reason for a system failure or warning during the flight Revision 1 1 16 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 4 2 Warnings The system warns the pilot if malfunctions have been detected that could lead to a severe failure It is up to the pilot to eliminate these conditions Warnings are indicated in case of undervoltage or operating the system out of the certified altitude range In case of warning the system shows a ay on the LCD screen Additonally a frequently repeated audible signal occurs Both can be terminated by pressing the on off key shortly Warning code The system continues operation but it may be limited If an error of the alticoder unit is detected or the system is operated out of the certified altitide range the replied alticode will be set to zero same as mode ON General In case of failure or warning an abbreviated failure message will be displayed Warning indicator alternating with the displayed alticode Pressing the mode key to select mode on or alt the system continues operating until a new failure is detected If a system failure has been detected by the system always inform ATC if you are flying in a transponder mandatory zone or other SUA where a transponder is required Never try to find the reason for a system failure or warning during the flight 4 3 Error codes The following table sho
6. which can not be eliminated by the user Warnings are conditions which may be followed by a failure Warnings can be eliminated by the user under several conditions Failures and warnings will be indicated by a visual and audible signal If restarting the unit continues to generate the same error please contact your avionic shop or your dealer In case of malfunction error codes will be shown at the usual position but more detailed Please write down the error code shown on the screen to improve our service 4 1 Failure messages In case of failure the system shows a il on the LCD screen Additonally a frequently repeated audible signal occurs Both can be terminated by pressing the on off key shortly Failure code In case of detecting a severe failure the system will be switched into Standby SBY mode All system operating will be terminated to prevent damages to system components In this case the system screen will show FAIL instead of active and standby reply code Failure flag General In case of failure or warning an abbreviated failure message will be displayed alternating with the displayed alticode Pressing the mode key to select mode on or alt the system continues operating until a new failure is detected If a system failure has been detected by the system always inform ATC if you are flying in a transponder mandatory zone or other airspace where a transponder is required Never
7. Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E VT 02 Secondary Surveillance Radar Transponder Mode S User manual Add this manual to the flight instruction manual of your aircraft GARRECHT Avionik GmbH D 2007 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH 55411 Bingen Germany Revision 1 1 1 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E Record of Revisions Always keep this page in front of this document Date Revision Page s Description of Change ps 01 03 2007 11 02 2008 added Features of UI FW Rel 1 20 i O I i Revision 1 1 2 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E Table of contents R cord of TE E 2 Relo OF EE 3 Vi GE 4 Le SOOO e E ee aan cs 5 12 reine A EE 5 1 3 e 6 PAS NOCH KEV AAEE 6 1 5 Double shaft rotary encoder s s ssssssssssssssrsrerrrrrrrsrrrrrrrrrrrererererereeerereeerereee 6 2 Switching on and OU Mc crs cach taclon ses ince tend tvatdenedene decedent unsdesatesud andes ddeueded teat deureecesones 7 By Normal Opetaton s rerssa n Asti EE 8 3 lz S lectinga EE 8 3 2 Setting up pilot specific data crises exeseuesckesrieachesesieek ces ees chasis haces hase eared hes 9 3 2 1 Flight id aircraft registration Company callsign eeeeeee 9 3 2 2 Display illumination and contrast 10 3 2 3 Standard VFR Code presetting ENEE 11 3 2 4 multiple profiles o
8. equired value e If all positions of the standby reply codes contain the required values press the inner knob of the rotary encoder to activate the modified code e It will replace the code shown in the position of the active reply code Active reply code Standby reply code Sample Mode A reply code needs to be changed Use the outer knob of the double shaft encoder to select the position of the code to be modified A blinking cursor is indicating the selected position Use the inner knob to modify the value at the selected position When all changes are done press the inner button to activate the modified standby code Revision 1 1 14 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 5 VFR Function To simplify operation the VT 02 provides a pre programmable VFR code which can be invoked by pressing the inner knob of the rotary encoder longer than 2sec The previous active reply code will then be moved to the bottom line inactive area and overwrites the existing value there If the pre programmed reply code is identical with the reply code in the bottom line active and standby reply code will just be swapped Revision 1 1 15 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 4 Warnings Error messages System failures will be detected by the internal self test function that is performed continuously Failures are detected malfunctions
9. er line shows the Mode S adress for this profile entered in the post installation setup Rotating the inner or outer knob of the encoder selects the desired profile Confirm your selection by pressing the inner knob of the rotary encoder or just wait for 10 sec Modifications are not possible in this menu except the Flight ID For entering the data shown above please refer to the installation manual If you have not purchased for the multiple profiles feature the system offers one profile only Selecting another profile than profile 1 is not possible Revision 1 1 12 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 3 Ident function If required by ATC press the IDENT key Ident Flag Pressing the ident key invokes the ident mode for 18 sec Ident activity is shown by a a in the middle of the upper line on the LCD screen which starts blinking after 4 sec as long as ident is acitve lt we Press the ident key only if requested by ATC Revision 1 1 13 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 4 Selecting the reply code Use the double shaft rotary encoder to select or modify the standby reply code of your transponder inner outer Knob Knob e Select the position to be modified by rotating the outer knob The selected position will be indicated by an underlined cursor e Use the inner knob to set the r
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11. ogations will be replied Switch to this mode only if required by ATC Selected reply code will be replied for Mode A C interrogations altitude information is set to indicated value squittering is enabled Mode S interrogations will be replied System operating alticode will be replied Revision 1 1 8 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 2 Setting up pilot specific data 3 2 1 Flight id aircraft registration company callsign A Mode S transponder broadcasts the flight id FID company callsign for commercial aircraft or the aircraft registration for smaller private operated aircraft i A The flight id may be changed if required Usually the FID is the E k WT callsign of your aircraft unless field 7 of the flight plan contains 3 other data Always check before each flight if your flight id has been set correctly Follow these steps to set the flight id aircraft registration e Set the unit to standby SBY mode ue FID e Press the flight ID key ANU e The current flight id will be shown on the screen now Flight ID aircraft registration e To modify the flight id press the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder The underlined first digit of the flight id indicates the edit mode e Use the outer knob of the rotary encoder to select the position to be modified Use the inner knob of the rotary encoder to modify the selected value Do not enter
12. page wait for 3 seconds or press any key Main screen of the operating system after performing self tests and showing all the screens above When switched on manually or after power interruption greater than 10 seconds the system is set to the Standby SBY mode always To switch off the system press the on off key and hold it for at least 3 seconds When holding the key the system counts down from 3 seconds to zero When the screen is blank release the key Revision 1 1 7 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 Normal Operation When in normal operation mode the following screen is shown by the system Altitude FL Current replycode Reply Standby Indicator Current mode Replycode The current pressure altitude related to 1013 25 hPa will be shown as Flightlevel FL in the upper left corner of the LCD screen Replies are indicated by a blinking lt R gt in the lower left corner of the LCD screen 3 1 Selecting a Mode The current mode is shown in the centre of the bottom line of the screen Pressing the mode key circulates through the following modes Description function Standby System is switched on no replies or squitters will be sent Selected reply code will be replied for Mode System operating A C interrogations altitude information is set no alticode willbe to zero squittering is enabled Mode S inter replied r
13. ptional function cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Snr dent UNCU M DE 13 3 4 Selecting the reply EE 14 35 VER FUNGON EE 15 4 Warnings Error messages EE 16 a IT e CH 16 Ee 17 dree 1 scork tenes E perhtnrensbues pencbunepen shuns penbnarpensbnne cence ts 17 E e n EE 18 Revision 1 1 3 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 1 Preface This manual contains operating instructions for the Mode S transponder VT 02 It should be read before installing your VT 02 transponder Safety symbols The following symbols and terms are used in this manual Warning Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in injury or loss of life Caution Caution statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage of this product or other property Important note Indicates important or usefull information It is strongly recommended to read understand and follow the statement To prevent damages caused by overvoltage or voltage spikes Ga always switch off the system when starting or stopping the 5 aircraft s engine Damage caused by spikes or overvoltage can be determined by the manufacturer and are not covered by the manufacturer s warranty Revision 1 1 4 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 1 1 Input devices Picture of front panel with Input devices UO MODE IDENT
14. rotary encoder switches on the illumation again Press the inner button of the double shaft rotary encoder and rotate it then to set up the desired values Sets the basic value for the LCD contrast Additionally the system provides an automatic temperature dependent contrast control Revision 1 1 10 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 3 2 3 Standard VFR Code presetting To simplify operation the VT 02 provides a pre programmable VFR code which can be invoked by pressing the inner knob of the rotary encoder longer than 2sec For modification of the VFR code please follow the steps shown below Set unit to standby SBY mode Enter the installation set up by simultaneously pressing key 1 power on off and the push button of the rotary encoder The LCD now shows password Rotate the outer knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to select the menu VFR Preset contrast Press the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to invoke the edit mode Rotate the inner knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to modify the selected value Use the outer knob of the double shaft rotary encoder to select the desired digit position Leave the menu by pressing the lt Mode gt key Standard VFR Codes as of 1 January 2008 Europe 7000 default seeting USA 1200 To obtain VFR codes for other regions please contact your national aviation authority
15. ws the meaning of displayed failure and warning codes Failures marked with an may be caused in the system installation Other failure or warning codes are caused by internal malfunctions In this case the system needs to be repaired by an authorised repair shop Code 1 Description Ss Losse reason ISQUIT Malfunction in transmitter IVSUP Supply voltage low Battery empt Antenna failure Bad antenna or antenna cable IPRSS Pressure sensor failure Internal malfunction ICOMM CAN bus communication error Short in CAN bus or internal malfunction ITXPL __ Transmitter PLL failure Internal malfunction IFPGA FPGA checksum failure Internal malfunction Revision 1 1 17 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E 5 Info menu For maintenance and diagnostics the firmware version can be read following the steps shown below MODE IDENT e Press the on off key and hold it Then Press the ident key within 3 sec e The LCD screen shows Info e Press the inner knob of the rotary encoder to start displaying the following information Info menu Revision 1 1 18 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E lt This page has been left blank intentionally gt Revision 1 1 19 11 02 2008 Garrecht Avionik GmbH VT 02 Transponder User manual Dokument 02 0200 10E lt This page has been left blank intentionally gt R
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