BXT6500 series

ADS-B Transponder
FEATURES
Transmit power: > 250 W (class 1)
1090 MHz ADS-B Out
Antenna diversity or single antenna configuration
TCAS II compliant Mode S ADS-B Remote
diversity
Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance compliant
EASA, FCC certificated (ETSO-C112e, ETSO-C166B)
Complete equipment kit available: transponder, BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL AVIATION SPECIAL MISSION
back-shell, mounting tray, configuration set.

OVERVIEW
The Becker Prime Line 6500 series ADS-B Transponder designed for installation in the avionics compartment.
is the latest CNS product design from Becker Avionics. The equipment provides reply to air traffic control
The system responds to the latest ADS-B requirements surveillance interrogation including compliant ADS-B
and the needs of the industry. Extended Squitter messages (ES) and supports
TCAS coupling. Further the BXT6500 series meets
The system is designed for fixed and rotary wing the requirements for Mode S Enhanced Surveillance
applications and offers many integrated features with (EHS) and provides Downlink of Aircraft Parameters
less weight and less space. Thus, the BXT6553 is one of the (DAPs). Its smooth surface, without ventilation slots,
lightest TCAS II compatible Transponders on the market. saves space, increases the product’s reliability and
Provided with standard ARINC 429 interfaces it can makes installations more flexible. The dedicated
be easily part of an integrated avionics system. mounting equipment offers a well suited solution for
Due to its variety of ARINC interfaces an additional flexible integrations in various types of aircraft.
data concentrator is not necessary. Simple and The antenna diversity (top & bottom) is required for
durable installation completes the BXT6500 series. all TCAS II equiped aircraft. Additionally, in Europe
In addition, it can connect to the ARINC 718-compatible diversity is required for all aircraft flying with a speed
control head of your choice. The BXT6500 series above 250 knots or having a maximum take off weight
can be controlled by a glass cockpit, control unit, of more than 5700 kg. A single antenna variant is
dedicated radio tuning units or a Flight Management available, as well as customer-specific variants which
System (FMS). offers mission orientated features. For example, the
The BXT6500 series is a remote controlled transponder Mode S reply can be disabled and the transponder falls
that combines modern processor technology with the back to Mode A/C. Then, the aircraft is still visible for
reliability and quality of Becker products. It is ATC radars, but usually not for flight tracking websites.

BENEFITS
Easy installation thanks to backshell and mounting tray

Easy replacement with external memory module for configuration data

Smooth design, no ventilation slots, no forced cooling, light weight

Future-ready with standard interfaces (e.g. ARINC 429)

Quick and easy configuration of interfaces

Field Loadable Software (FLS) for quick and easy system upgrades

No removal of the device for trouble shooting thanks to USB service interface

Maintenance-free design

Becker Avionics GmbH Becker Avionics, Inc. becker-avionics.com

Germany USA
[email protected] [email protected]
 BXT6500 series
ADS-B Transponder
BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL AVIATION SPECIAL MISSION

APPLICATIONS
Fixed and rotary wing aircraft

Glass cockpit integrations

OEM/forward fit solutions

Retrofit and cockpit upgrades

TECHNICAL DATA
Level 2 adens; (BXT6513-(010): 2 ens)
Transmitter Power min. 250 W
Antenna Diversity Yes
Surveillance Identifier Code Yes
Elementary Surveillance Yes
47.4
Extended Squitter Yes
47.4
(1.87) 22
(1.87) 22
(0.87)
(0.87)
Enhanced Surveillance Yes
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TCAS II compliance Yes

TOP

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Environmental
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Operating Temperature BXT6513: -45...+70°C, BXT6553: -55...+70°C

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(6.73)

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Vibration Fixed Wing & Rotary Wing (SMB2, U2FF1)

EM

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EM

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USB
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Interfaces Control Interface, Air Data Computer, ADLP - Airborne Data Link Processor,
USB
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FCC - Flight Control Computer, FMC - Flight Management Computer,

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CENTER OF GRAVITY
310 (12.21)
CENTER OF GRAVITY IRS - Inertial Reference System, GNSS (ARINC 743A & RS232),
310
276(12.21)
(10.87)
276 (10.87)
235.4 (9.27)
Radio Altimeter, Data Concentrator, Field Loadable Software
28.8 47.4 120 (4.72) 235.4 (9.27)
28.8
(1.13) (1.87) 12022(4.72) Certifications ETSO C112e - ETSO C166b
(1.13) (0.87)

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Standards ED-73E / DO-181C, ED-102A / DO-260B
ED12C / DO-178C, ED-80 / DO-254, DO-160G
P1

(6.08)

ADS-B out 1090 MHz, Class B1

(6.08)

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154.5
171 (6.73)

Design Assurance Level BXT6513: Level C, BXT6553: Level B (DO-178C & DO-254)
154.5

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(2.91)

Dimensions WxHxL: 47 x 171 x 276 mm (details see drawing)

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Weight BXT6513: ≤ 1.6 kg (3,5 lbs) , BXT6553 ≤ 2.0 kg (4,4 lbs)

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CENTER OF GRAVITY Power Requirement BXT6513: 18.0… 32.2 V DC- 14 W (typical @ 28 V)

310 (12.21)
276 (10.87) BXT6553: 22.0… 32.2 V DC - 14 W (typical @ 28 V)
Dimensions
235.4 (9.27) in mm (inch)
8.8 120 (4.72)
.13)
154.5 (6.08)

Becker Avionics GmbH Becker Avionics, Inc. becker-avionics.com

74 (2.91)

Germany USA
[email protected] [email protected]