RC-550 Installation and Operating Instructions
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1. Til _RC 550 LY VHF FM AIRBORNE TRANSCEIVER REMOTE CONTROL Installation and Operating Instructions TiL Document No OORE270 Rev N C Issue 4 MARCH 2000 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 www til ca Copyright by Technisonic Industries Limited All rights reserved REVISION HISTORY OORE270 REV SECTION PAGE DESCRIPTION DATE Edited by Issue 1 Issue 3 Issue 4 3 3 Global Table 3 1Changed Connector Male to FEMALE Reference CR 07067 Title Page changed to new Doc template including format layout Headrs Footers etc Revision history column approval renamed to edited by and updated Table of Contents Added warranty page Text remains unchanged but formatting may cause pages to be re sequenced as a result Correct typo on Revision Page 29 08 2007 10 12 2010 21 03 2011 SM FM FM NOTES CAUTION STATIC SENSITIVE A This unit contains static sensitive devices Wear a grounded wrist strap and or conductive Arad gloves when handling printed circuit boards FCC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference w2. 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 5 INSTALLATION PINLOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS continued 1 810 e g Technisonic RC 550 I 4 2 625 3737 POWER i LOCK 4 OFF 4 5 6 0 M UP J UP I RCL lt 5 370 5 733 VHF F SQUELCH 9 WWW pHP I FIGURE 3 1 Outline Drawing for Model RC 550 Remote Control RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 5 INSTALLATION PINLOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS continued 9 Pin D Connections Use FEMALE Connector Pin Description 1 Ground 2 Background 3 Reset 4 28 volts 5 N C 6 Back lighing 7 RX Data IN 8 TX Data Out 9 Vprog TABLE 3 1 9 Pin D Connections RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 3 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca RC 550 REMOTE CONTROL A 9 PIN D MALE CONNECTOR USE FEMALE PLUG A 28 VOC BUS 28 VDC POWER m ik RX DATA IN TFM 550 TRANSCEIVER TX DATA OUT PANEL BACK LIGHTING AN I TX DATA OUT
3. Both P N s 991099 1 and 991099 2 are always provided with 28 Volt back lighting unless a specific request is made for 5 Volt AC operation RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 1 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 1 5 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Specification Characteristic GENERAL Model Designation RC 550 Physical Dimensions Approx 2 0 X 3 0 X 5 75 Weight Approx 1 2 Lbs 0 55 Kg Mounting Panel Mount via Dzus fasteners Operating Temperature Range 45 Cto 70 C Power Requirement Voltage 28 0 VDC 15 Current 1 0 A Max Communications ASCII Speed 9600 baud Parity None Data 8 bits Stop 1 bit RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 1 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION 2 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS These instructions assume knowledge of the TFM 550 operation Please refer to Technisonic document No 99RE262 for complete TFM 550 operating instructions See Figure 2 1 for the Model RC 550 Operator s Switches and Controls 1 Switch power on to both the TFM 550 and the RC 550 It does not matter which one is switched on first The RC 550 display will show the same information as on the TFM 550 radio except for what is affected by the Band Select and VHF PRI switches The TFM 550 is in no way dependent on the RC 550 which may be turned off and on or just left off at any time wi
4. TITLE 3 1 9 Pin D CONNECTIONS naeh 3 3 RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca This page left intentionally blank RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 vi TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 INTRODUCTION This publication provides operating and installation information on the RC 550 Remote Control Head manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited The unit offers a secondary control or slaved control position for the Technisonic TFM 550 VHF UHF FM Transceiver 1 2 DESCRIPTION The RC 550 is a microprocessor controlled display and keypad capable of RS232 serial communications with the TFM 550 The front panel is similar to the TFM 550 and displays the same information 1 3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT The RC 550 remote control head provides a secondary slaved control point for the TFM 500 where the TFM 550 is not accessible or visible to the second user 1 4 MODEL VARIATION There are four variations of the Model RC 550 Transceiver All units offer identical features and performance except for the following differences RC 550 P N 991099 1 GREEN display and 28 Volt back lighting RC 550 P N 991099 1 5V GREEN display and 5 Volt back lighting RC 550 P N 991099 2 RED display and 28 Volt back lighting RC 550 P N 991099 2 5V RED display and 5 Volt back lighting
5. test set and adjust the output until the flags are out of view The transponder and encoder should be monitored with ramp test equipment Set the output of the transponder test set to 3db above the output necessary to achieve 90 reply If possible set the ADF to a nearby navigation station Switch the RC 550 on and off as often as required Observe the GPS for any degradation in satellite status or availability or flags Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VHF comm s Listen for any noise or detected audio signals on the VOR LOC receiver audio look for any moment of flags or needles on the VOR LOC GS navigation display s List the power plant fuel and other electric instruments not already in the chart provided and note any anomalies that occur due to operation of the RC 550 Assess the results If the aircraft is equipped with an autopilot or a stability augmentation system then test fly the aircraft and verify that operation of the RC 550 does not have adverse effects on these systems After checking for gross effects at a safe altitude fly a coupled ILS approach and look for any anomalies RESULTS If the installed system passes all of the applicable EMI tests then no further action is required If interference is observed then the interference must be assessed against the appropriate standards of airworthiness for the system in question A complete discussion of all the standards of airworthiness to be applied in ass
6. ND THE MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS INSTALLATION THE USE OF RED DISPLAYS SHOULD BE MINIMIZED OR AVOIDED SO AS NOT TO DETRACT FROM THE ATTENTION GETTING CHARACTERISTICS NEEDED IN WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS RED SHOULD BE USED TO ANNUNCIATE EMERGENCY CONDITIONS REQUIRING IMMEDIATE RESPONSE BY THE FLIGHT CREW UNITS WITH RED DISPLAYS SHOULD NOT BE LOCATED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS THE INSTALLATION OF UNITS WITH RED DISPLAYS MUST BE EVALUATED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS TO ENSURE THAT THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE WARNING AND CAUTION ANNUNCIATORS IS NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED FIGURE 3 2 Wiring connections for the RC 550 Remote Control RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca 3 6WIRING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3 2 shows all required connections and recommended wire sizes for the RC 550 3 6 1 Main Power 28VDC The main power 28VDC 15 is connected to pin 4 Connect to a 2 amp breaker 3 6 2 Main Ground Ground connection for the RC 550 is on pin 1 3 6 3 N C There is no connection to pin 5 3 6 4 Back Lighting Front panel back lighting connection should be made on pin 6 The opposite end of this lead should be connected to the panel lighting system of the aircraft Before connecting verify the required panel lighting voltage 28 VDC or 5VAC on the configuration control la
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8. POWER GROUND RX DATA IN GROUND 9 PIN D FEMALE CONNECTOR USE MALE PLUG IM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION SPEC MATERIAL 1 1 TrM 550 VHF FM COMMUNICATIONS TRANSCEIVER TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED 1 2 7274115 CIRCUIT BREAKER 2 AMPS KLIXON NOTES 1 ALL WIRE IAW MIL W 22759 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 2 ALL CABLE IAW MIL C 27500 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 3 FABRICATION amp INSTALLATION OF WIRING HARNESS IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 11 SECTION 3 PARA 445 TO 462 AND SECTION 7 4 GROUNDING AND BONDING IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 11 SECTION 3 PARA 452 6 ALL SINGLE WIRE TO BE 22 AWG MINIMUM AND ALL SHIELDED WIRE TO BE 24 AWG MINIMUM UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED A AN EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT BREAKER OR FUSE MAY BE USED A HE RC 500 IS AVAILABLE WITH 28V OR SV PANEL LIGHTING CHECK THE CONFIGURATION CONTROL LABEL FOR THE CORRECT VOLTAGE A CONNECT TO THE APPROPRIATE AIRCRAFT DIMMING BUSS AAN NSIALATON OF REMOTE CONTROL IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3 AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 2 PR 3 1 2 DZUS RAIL OR EQUIVALENT MAY BE USED AO INSTALLATION OF TRANSCEIVER IAW AC 43 13 1A CHAPTER 2 SECTION 3 AND AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 2 PR 3 1 2 0705 RAIL OR EQUIVALENT MAY BE USED 11 TEST THE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POST INSTALLATION TEST PROCEDURE IN THE INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL REFER TO THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL REPAIR MANUAL A
9. RIES LIMITED www til ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 24 Coupled ILS Approach NOTES RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions A 5 TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca This page left intentionally blank RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 A 6 Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Blvd Mississauga ON Canada L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 IMPORTANT WARRANTY All communication equipment manufactured by Technisonic Industries Limited is warranted to be free of defects in Material or Workmanship under normal use for a period of one year from Date of Purchase by the end user Warranty will only apply to equipment installed by a factory approved and or authorized facility in accordance with Technisonic published installation instructions Equipment falling under the following is not covered by warranty e equipment that has been repaired or altered in any way as to affect performance e equipment that has been subject to improper installation e equipment that has been used for purposes other than intended e equipment that has been involved in any accident fire flood immersion or subject to any other abuse Expressly excluded from this warranty are changes or charges relating to the removal and re in
10. ST BUTTON FIGURE 2 1 Model RC 550 Operator s Switches and Controls RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 2 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca SECTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 GENERAL This section contains information and instructions for the correct installation of the RC 550 remote control head 3 2 EQUIPMENT PACKING LOG Unpack the equipment and check for any damage that may have occurred during transit Save the original shipping container for returns due to damage or warranty claims Check that each item on the packing slip has been shipped in the container Verify that the equipment display and backlighting configuration are the same as those ordered 3 3 TRANSCEIVER INSTALLATION The RC 550 remote control head is designed to be Dzus mounted and should be installed in conjunction with an IN RC5 installation kit P N 999092 1 See Figure 3 1 for an outline drawing of the unit with dimensions to facilitate the installation 3 4INSTALLATION KIT CONTENTS The IN RC5 installation kit consists of 1 One 9 pin Cannon D mating connector male complete with crimp pins and hood 3 5 INSTALLATION PIN LOCATIONS AND CONNECTIONS The pin numbers and locations for the 9 pin Cannon D Connector located on the rear of the RC 550 transceiver are shown below Pin connections are in provided in TABLE 3 1 FIGURE 3 0 RC 500 Control Head Mounted View of 9 pin Female Connector RC
11. bel 3 6 5 RX Data In Data from the TFM 550 is received on pin 7 3 6 6 TX Data Out Data is sent to the TFM 550 from pin 8 3 6 7 Background Pin 2 This is the data line used during software upgrades at the factory and should be left unconnected 3 6 8 Reset The reset line on pin 3 is used during software upgrades at the factory and should be left unconnected 3 6 9 Vprog Programming voltage input on pin 9 This line is also only used during software upgrades at the factory and should be left unconnected RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 5 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca This page left intentionally blank RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 3 6 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca APPENDIX TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS POST INSTALLATION EMI TEST PURPOSE The purpose of this test is to identify any interference that the RC 550 remote control head may cause with existing aircraft systems TEST CONDITIONS The RC 550 should be installed and function tested The TFM 550 transceiver should be on throughout this test METHODOLOGY Most of the EMI tests can be accomplished on the ground The GPS should be operational and navigating with at least the minimum compliment of satellites The VHF comm should have the squelch open VOR DME receivers should be selected for display If possible set up a DME Transponder ramp
12. essing EMI effects is beyond the scope of this document RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 A 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca PROCEDURE List the power plant fuel and other electric instruments not already included in the chart below and note any anomalies that occur due to operation of the RC 550 Assess the results STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 1 1 amp 2 2 Transponder amp Encoder 3 ADF 1 amp 2 5 Glideslope 1 amp 2 6 VOR LOC 1 amp 2 7 Compass RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 A 2 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES Directional Gyro Fuel Pressure 10 Oil Temp 11 Amps 12 Bus Voltage 13 Fuel 14 Ng 15 TOT RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions A 3 TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca STEP SYSTEM PASS FAIL NOTES 16 Torque 17 Annunciators 18 Digital Clock 19 Oil Pressure 20 DME 21 GPS 22 Autopilot 23 Stability Augmentation System RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions A 4 TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 TECHNISONIC INDUST
13. hen the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Technisonic Industries could void the user s authority to operate the equipment WARRANTY INFORMATION The Model RC 550 Remote Control Head is under warranty for one year from date of purchase Failed units caused by defective parts or workmanship should be returned to Technisonic Industries Limited 240 Traders Boulevard Mississauga Ontario L4Z 1W7 Tel 905 890 2113 Fax 905 890 5338 SUMMARY OF DO 160C ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING Summary of DO 160C Environmental Testing for Technisonic Model RC 550 Remote Control Head for the TFM 550 Transceiver CONDITIONS SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CONDUCTED TESTS Temperature and Altitude 4 0 Equipment tested to categories B2 and D1 Vibration Equipment is tested without shock mounts to categories and N Magnetic Effect Equipment is class Z Voltage Spike Equipment tested to category B RF Emission Equipment tested to category Z STC APPROVAL NOTE Presently no TSO standard exists for airbor
14. ne FM transceivers To make it easier for installation agencies to provide their customers with an approved installation supported by an effective Airworthiness Approval Technisonic has secured Supplemental Type Certificate STC Approvals both US and Canadian on its Airborne FM products for many helicopters currently being delivered in the US and Canada as well as a number of single engine fixed wing aircraft The above referenced DO 160C test data is also on file and available from Technisonic to support approval requirements in airframes for which Technisonic does not possess an STC Approved aircraft types are listed in the attachments to the formal STC documents These STCs are the exclusive property of Technisonic and require the written authority of Technisonic for their use To assist Factory Authorized Technisonic Dealers in the certification process we have placed copies of our Canadian and US STCs on our web site along with a letter of authorization for their use These documents may be downloaded and used as support for the technical submission to FAA or Transport Canada Only authorized factory dealers installers are permitted to download and make use of these documents on behalf of their customers end users in support of regulatory agency approval Please refer to the Technisonic web site www til ca for the latest issue of available STCs and letter of authorization for use TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca TABLE OF CONTE
15. one user s request 3 Programming of memory channels CTCSS tones and DPL DCS codes uses the identical procedure as the TFM 550 RC 550 Installation amp Operating Instructions TIL OORE270 Rev n c Issue 4 2 1 TECHNISONIC INDUSTRIES LIMITED www til ca INDICATES THAT MEMORY CHANNEL WILL SCANNED INDICATES RECEIVE FREQUENCY DURING RECEIVE AND TRANSMIT FREQUENCY DURING TRANSMIT INDICATES SELECTED MEMORY CHANNEL USER DEFINED ALPHANUMERIC FOR CHANNEL RX INDICATES RECEIVE FREQUENCY RT INDICATES RECEIVE FREQUENCY WITH TONE INDICATES NARROW BAND TX INDICATES TRANSMIT FREQUENCY VHF RECEIVER SQUELCH INDICATOR LIGHTS WHEN SIGNAL RECEIVED FM CHANNEL SPACING TT INDICATES TRANSMIT FREQUENCY WITH TONE 0 RC 550 SELECTED BAND RECENER INDICATOR 200 F I RE TACIn 1 93 7508 LED DISPLAY x IT eee we gus rn RECEIVER SQUELCH RECEIVED 1 FL I FT nt 1 23 UNE i INDICATES SELECTED BAND STATUS LIGHTS WHEN SIGNAL RECEIVED f tad 266 DISPATCH 950885 lo 183 5 POWER 2 9 A o POWER SWITCH OFF E ur e o SETUP AND FREQUENCY DIRECT ENTRY vii ened a scan ur J O ur Proc June PRI BAND SELECTOR ls FOR DISPLAY AND KEYBOARD CONTROL GUARD CHANNEL SELECTOR MOMENTARY SQUELCH OVERRIDE TE
16. stallation of equipment from the aircraft Technisonic will repair or replace Technisonic s discretion any defective transceiver or part thereof found to be faulty during the Warranty Period Faulty equipment must be returned to Technisonic or its authorized Warranty Depot with transportation charges prepaid Repaired or replacement equipment will be returned to the customer with collect freight charges If the failure of a transceiver occurs within the first 30 days of service Technisonic will return the repaired or replacement equipment prepaid Technisonic reserves the right to make changes in design or additions to or improvements in its products without obligation to install such additions and improvements in equipment previously manufactured This Warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties express or implied including any warranty of merchantability or fitness and of all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Technisonic This Warranty shall not be transferable or assignable to any other persons firms or corporations For warranty registration please complete the on line Warranty Registration Form found at www til ca
17. thout affecting the operation of the TFM 550 Mic signal Headphone audio and PTT are supplied to the remote operator s position via an audio panel therefore the RC 550 remote control head does not need to be on for the remote operator to transmit or receive on the TFM 550 radio Remote frequency channeling and programming of the TFM 550 will require the RC 550 2 When the TFM 550 is in normal operating mode the functionality of the RC 550 is the same as it is on the radio except for the following a The volume levels cannot be adjusted from the RC 550 b The RF output power cannot be switched at the remote however the current power selection on the TFM 550 is displayed on the RC 550 c The band select switch determines what the status line on the RC 550 will display as well as selects which band will be affected during a program function but it is the band select switch on the TFM 550 that determines which band is selected for transmit d Scanning can not be invoked by the RC 550 but it can be cancelled e DTMF dialling is not available at the RC 550 keypad f Dimming of the backlighting and the display is independent from the TFM 550 so that it can be adjusted to the local lighting conditions g The frequency cannot be scrolled in the variable frequency mode h Crossband repeat cannot be invoked i The PTT timeout timer cannot be changed j The keyboard lockout function is independent from the TFM 550 so that both keypads don t lock at
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