OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VHF Transceiver AR 3209
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1. BECKER PMIONIC SYSTEMS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS VHF Transceiver AR 3209 DOM BECKER AVIONIC SYSTEMS BECKER FLUGFUNKWERK GMBH Baden Airpark F A e D 77836 Rheinm nster Germany Tel 49 0 7229 305 0 49 0 7229 305 217 Fax Subject to technical changes Copyright bei Becker Flugfunkwerk Issue 10 95 Article No 891 436 071 Operating Instructions sms Becker AR 3209 Becker Flugfunkwerk GmbH Fault description TABLE OF CONTENTS Baden Airpark Geb ude B 108 77836 Rheinm nster Germany IMPORTANT 1 Tel 49 0 7229 305 0 Fax 49 0 7229 305 217 INTRODUCTION 1 Unit type Serial number SAFETY INFORMATION 3 Aircraft type GENERAL INFORMATION 5 Brief description of the fault a ee ee CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 6 Leste IE EIER EINE E A TANGEE SE UDER ENTE HAROTEER AR wsatuanuend E E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 8 east i Switching on the unii 5 Should the fault only occur sporadically please answer the following C Transmit receive mode 9 questions C Operation of intercom mode 10 71 Audio auxiliary input 11 The fault occurs after ininufes of operation u 71 Jamming of transmit button 11 The fault occurs under the following environmental conditions 7 Operation of the various modes 12 1 low temperature 7 Modes 12 7 high temperature 71 Mode 1 13 71 high humidity J Mode 2 15 l Mode 3 Displays of fixed frequencies 16 vibration in the various chan2. 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 Use a loud voice for speech communication and hold the microphone close to the lips Otherwise cabin noise can be intrusive and make understanding difficult Use 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 Transmit buttons can stick and cause continuous transmission Therefore when transmitting ensure that the green LED disappears when the transmission button is released Issue 10 95 Page 5 Operating Instructions sms Becker AR 3209 1 Inhibiting 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
3. the inhibiting transmit mode is canceled Blank 7 FSqL no function Page 6 Issue 10 95 Issue 10 95 Page 27 Operating Instructions sms 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 O is entered everywhere or the changed numerical code is entered J Setting 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 Page 26 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 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
4. times and hence lowers the resultant costs These operating instructions do not replace the equipment manuals listed below J Equipment 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 Issue 10 95 Page 31 Operating Instructions sms J General 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 5A Page 30 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 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 quest
5. 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 J Setting the audio auxiliary level Call up the AU function using the MDE key 4 The following displays appear left LC display 7 AU right LC display 8 00 to 63 Standard value 63 LO level HI Using the MHz switch 9 the audio auxiliary level can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 10 and using the kHz switch 10 you can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 1 The set value is stored by pressing the STO key 3 J Setting the IC level Call up the IC function using the MDE key 4 The following displays appear left LC display 7 IC right LC display 8 00 to 63 Standard value 32 LO level HI Using the MHz switch 9 the IC level can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 10 and using the kHz switch 10 you can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 1 The set value is stored by pressing the STO key 3 Issue 10 95 Page 23 Operating Instructions sms J Setting the squelch threshold If function SQL is called up the following displays appear left LC display 7 SqL right LC display 8 00 to 200 Standard value 100 sensitivity HI lt gt LO Using the MHz switch 9 the squelch threshold can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 10 and using the kHz switch 10 you can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 5 The set value is stored by pressing the STO key 3 J Setting the sidetone level Call up the SIdE function using the MD
6. E key 4 The following displays appear left LC display 7 SF 2 right LC display 8 00 to 63 Standard value 32 LO level HI Using the MHz switch 9 the sidetone level can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 10 and using the kHz switch 10 you can be altered upwards or downwards in steps of 1 The set value is stored by pressing the STO key 3 Page 22 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 The various modes are comprehensively described toghether with the setting of the equipment configuration in the service mode in the Annex to the General Operating Instructions Transmit receive mode Set the frequency of the local ground station in the preset display and press the exchange key 5 Rotate the VOL control 1 to the centre position NOTE If the error message E2 appears in the left indication during operation the synthesizer is not latching and further R T operation is no longer possible The VHF transceiver must be checked in the next service station Operate the transmit button and call the ground station Hold the microphone close to the lips for optimum speech transmission NOTES The green LED 6 indicates transmit mode During transmission a protective circuit prevents a frequency change or frequency channel change even if the frequency selector switch 9 10 is rotated The keying functions on the control panel are also inhibited Where there is acoustic feedback during transmission the side tone vo
7. age channel CH indication flashes If the initiated storage operation is not completed by pressing the store key 9 Frequency selector Switching the indicated switch switch frequency in 1 MHz steps or the storage channel upwards or downwards in steps of 10 10 Frequency selector Switches the indicated switch switch frequency in 25 kHz steps or the storage channel by 1 step in each case upwards or downwards without carry over Issue 10 95 Page 9 Operating Instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS J Switching on the unit Do not switch on the VHF transceiver when engines are being started or shut down Switch on the VHF transceiver using the ON OFF rotary switch 1 rotate volume control clockwise Both LC displays 7 8 must show the numbers 188 88 flashing unit test approximately 2 seconds If the test is positive the transceiver automatically switches to the mode which was selected before switch off If the test is negative the LC display 7 flashes for approximately 5 seconds A fault report can be called up by pressing the store key After approximately 5 seconds the transceiver automatically switches to the mode which was selected before switch off The fault report in the display can be interrupted by pressing the STO key 3 The following fault signals are possible E1 Processor defective E2 Synthesizer failed E3 Fault in EE PROM E4 Controller PIC audio assembly defective Page 10 Issue
8. an be directly changed using the fre quency selector switches 9 10 Frequencies can also be stored in the individual storage channels 2 Indication of active and preset frequencies The preset frequency can be set using the frequency selector switches 9 10 When the exchange key 5 is pressed the active and preset frequencies are interchanged Further activation of the key reverses the frequency change Frequencies can also be stored in the individual storage channels 3 Display of the storage frequencies in the storage channels and storing frequencies in the storage channels 4 Service mode for setting the equipment configuration Page 14 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 In mode 3 channel selection mode the actuelly memoried frequency in the left display 7 becomes active frequency Note It is not possible to erease memory channel 1 channel 1 only can be over written Leaving the mode Press the MDE key 4 to leave the mode 3 J Service mode equipment configurations Note The service mode is meant to enable the ground technicians to set the equipment configuration and must not be used in flight The following settings can be changed or set SqL Setting the switch on threshold of the squelch SIdE Setting the sidetone volume AU Setting the audio auxiliary volume IC Setting the IC volume SF5 Inhibiting the frequency setting channel selection only ON OFF SF6 Inhibiting the frequency storage ON OFF Iss
9. display 8 is switched off ACTIVE Con PRESET The active frequency can be changed with the MHz and kHz frequency selector switches 9 10 Storage operation Press STO key 3 The active frequency remains displayed in the left LC display 7 the VHF transceiver is ready to transmit and receive on this frequency The active frequency appears flashing in the right LC display 8 Issue 10 95 Page 15 Operating Instructions sms The required frequency can be set using the kHz frequency selector switch 10 and MHz frequency selector switch 9 Press STO key 3 The next free channel is shown flashing ch Press the STO key 3 The selected frequency is stored in the free speaker channel and the storage process is ended A no memory channel is free the highest assign memory channel is selected automatically or select the channel to be overwritten using the kHz frequency selector switch 10 and press the STO key 3 This means that this channel will be overwritten with the new frequency and the storage process ended NOTE If no input takes place within approximately seven seconds the VHF transceiver switches to the previously set mode Leaving the mode To leave the mode press the MDE key 4 Page 16 Issue 10 95 Is Becker AR 3209 J Mode 2 Select mode 2 using the MDE key 4 The last indicated active and preset frequencies in each case are displayed in th
10. e right 8 and left 7 LC displays ACTIVE coM PRESET P SIE Fars ee a es ee The preset frequency right LC display 8 is set using the MHz and kHz frequency selector switches 9 10 Press the Exchange key 5 to effect an exchange from the active to the preset frequency Further activation of the key reverses the frequency change Storage process Pressing the STO key 3 activates a storage operation as described in Mode 1 The preset frequency appears flashing in the right hand LCD Leaving the mode Press the MDE key 4 to leave the mode Issue 10 95 Page 17
11. he channel No 1 cannot erased J Entry 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 Issue 10 95 Page 25 Operating Instructions sms J Release the frequency setting channel selection only Call up function SF 5 using the MDE key 4 The following displays appear left LC display 7 SF5 right LC display 8 ON or OFF Select the required function using the kHz switch 10 and store the function by pressing the STO key 3 OFF Frequency setting not possible The VHF transceiver can only work on the frequencies stored in the individual channels ON Frequency setting possible standard setting J Release the frequency storage Call up function SF 6 using the MDE key 4 The following displays appear left LC display 7 SF 6 right LC display 8 ON or OFF Select the required function using the kHz switch 10 and store the selection by pressing the STO key 3 Page 24 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 5 Exchange key Mode 2 Exchange of preset frequency and active frequency 6 LE diode green Transmit indication PTT button pres sed 7 LC display Indication of active transmission reception frequency active frequen cy 8 LC display Indication of preset transmission reception frequency preset frequen cy CH indication steady Indicates the stor
12. ions 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 Issue 10 95 Page 3 Operating Instructions sms 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 Page 4 Never connect the VHF transceiver to alternating current voltage or to voltage sources exceeding 32 V DC Never connect the VHF transceiver with reversed polarity to a voltage source The installation or use of the VHF transceiver in ambient temperatures below 20 C or above 55 C is to be avoided Switch off the unit when starting or shutting down engines Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 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 lt 70 mA Reception mode lt 500 mA Transmission mode lt 2 5A Panel lighting 1Aat5VDC 400 mA at 13 75 V DC Power supply vo
13. ltage 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 5V 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 lt 70 mA Reception mode lt 500 mA Transmission mode lt 2 5A Panel lighting 1Aat5VDC 400 mA at 13 75 V DC 200 mA at 27 5 V DC Issue 10 95 Page 29 Operating Instructions sms J Speaker 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 1 _sIndication 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 Software version and change status CO Miroprocessor PIC right LC display 8 J Ending of the service mode The VHF transceiver must be switched off to end the service mode Page 28 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 SAFETY INFORMATION A speech test is to be performed before startup and it should be noted that if the speech test is carried out close to the
14. lume on the VHF transceiver must be turned down refer to Service Mode for adjustment Issue 10 95 Page 11 Operating Instructions sms Set the correct reception volume using the VOL control 1 whilst the ground station is answering Switch on the squelch 2 press SQL key again Weak reception signals and reception noises are suppressed The switch on threshold of the squelch can be set in the service mode NOTES When changing the mode or the frequencies PRESET ACTIVE frequency the change is automatically stored 2 seconds after the last change took place Due to this delay changes which were made immediately before switching off the transceiver will not be memorized Exception Memory actions are stored by pressing the STO key 3 Operation of intercom mode Switch on the IC switch external Operate the intercommunication IC If necessary the IC volume can be adjusted to the noise level of the aircraft for adjustment refer to service mode Page 12 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 J Calling up the service mode Switch off the VHF transceiver Hold the MDE key 4 pressed and at the same time switch on the unit The VHF transceiver switches to the service mode without a unit test SYL appears in the left LC display 7 and the switch on threshold of the squelch is shown on the right LC display 8 NOTES The settings SQL to Spec no are selected in steps by briefly pressing the MDE key 4 in the service
15. mode If the MDE key 4 is pressed at the end of the setting Spec no the setting SQL then appears If a direct return to the SQL setting is required the MDE key 4 must be pressed for at least one second Inthe service mode the VHF transceiver operates independently of the settings on the control panel on the frequency which was last set as the active frequency The user can interlock his equipment configuration settings with the aid of a password The VHF transceiver is delivered from the factory without a password Section COdE Entry of password for interlocking the equipment configuration describes how to enter a password Issue 10 95 Page 21 Operating Instructions sms SF7 Erasure of stored frequencies COdE Entering a password to interlock the equipment configuration SF9 Dynamic mike input sensitivity SF10 Inhibiting the transmit mode for one or more memory channel FSAL no function SF 12 Speaker muting switch ON OFF Indication the software version and change status NOTE The standard values for the equipment configuration SQL SIdE AU IC and SF9 are stored in the EE PROM If reversion to the standard values is required the portable VHF transceiver must be switched off and switched on again by simultaneously pressing the STO 3 and MDE 4 keys Page 20 Issue 10 95 Is Becker AR 3209 J Audio auxiliary input A second and third radio unit navigational receiver can be monitored simulta
16. nels The fault is engine speed dependent and occurs above below rpm Service mode equipment configurations 17 Should any problems arise may be contacted under the following adress 71 Calling up the service mode 19 RUE E Reese see eee am available between 8 a m an 2 a true EA SERIES eee ts ceseseevautere ee and 4 p m under the following Ee lt Seting mersidetene level a ee nee telephone number I Setting the audio auxiliary level 21 et office sense 7 Setting the IC level 21 E E OTE private oo eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Release the frequency setting channel selection only 22 Release the frequency storage 22 Page 32 Issue 10 95 Issue 10 95 Page 1 Operating Instructions mc OOO OO OO Erase stored frequencies Pny of password to interlock the equipment configuration Setting the dynamic mike input sensitivity Inhibiting the transmit mode for one or more memory channel Squelch fast mode Indication the software version and change status Ending of the service mode TECHNICAL DATA Oo General data AR 3209 09 AR 3209 11 REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS Oo Equipment manuals Page 2 23 23 24 25 25 26 26 27 28 29 29 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 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
17. neously via the Audio auxiliary input During transmission the auxiliary input is switched off from the Audio end amplifier If necessary the input sensitivity can be matched to the noise level of the aircraft for setting refer to service mode J Jamming of transmit button The VHF transceiver is fitted with a protective circuit to protect against jamming of the transmit button or a short circuit on the key supply line For continuous transmissions exceeding two minutes the protective circuit automatically switches from transmission to reception This avoids the switched channel being blocked It is possible to activate the transmitter again immediately by re pressing the transmit button In the event of a fault this is only possible after the short circuit has been cleared or the transmit button released In Stock to be able to continue transmitting even with the transmit button jammed the VHF Transceiver must be switched off and then back on again After that the VHF transceiver then continues to operate in the transmit mode for a further two minutes Issue 10 95 Page 13 Operating Instructions sms Operation of the various modes The VHF transceiver performs various functions which are covered by individual operating modes The mode is selected by briefly pressing the MDE key 4 1 Modes 1 Indication of active frequency in the left LC display 7 The right LC display 8 is switched off The active frequency c
18. ue 10 95 Page 19 Operating Instructions sms J Mode 3 Displays of fixed frequencies in the various channels Channel selection mode Select the mode using the MDE key 4 The last indicated storage channel appears in the right LC display 8 and the stored frequency in the left LC display 7 The VHF transceiver is ready to transmit and receive on this frequency ACTIVE COM PRESET VE hye C it u 4 ET Fett bag hort dl d Select the required channel using the kHz frequency selector switch 10 steps of 1 or MHz frequency selector switch 9 steps of 10 NOTE The VHF transceiver is always ready to transmit and receive on the frequency shown in the left ACTIVE display Storage process Pressing the STO key 3 activates a storage process as described in Mode 1 with a slight change In Modes 1 and 2 the frequency shown in the left LC display 7 remains active regardless of the storage process Page 18 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 NOTE When changing the mode or the frequencies PRESET ACTIVE frequency the change is automatically stored 2 seconds after the last change took place Due to this delay changes which were made immediately before switching off the transceiver will not be memorized Exception Memory actions are stored by pressing the STO key 3 Cl Mode 1 Standard mode The left LC display 7 indicateds the active frequency The right LC
19. 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 Issue 10 95 Page 7 Operating Instructions sms CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 7 6 5 8 ACTIVE con Sy A YS SY OF FS SaL STO VOL Function of controls and indicators 1 ON OFF rotary switch Adjustment of volume 2 Squelch key Switching the squelch on or off 3 Store key Storage of set frequency or other settings 4 Function key Selection of mode Page 8 Issue 10 95 E Becker AR 3209 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 J Erase 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 T
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