ATR 720 C

VHF TRANSCEIVER

INSTALLATION
MANUAL
Handbook No.:003.8000

Issue: 01/04/1998 720C installation Man.DOC

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The following
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Has validity for the ATR 720 C Communications Transceiver

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

The List of effective pages lists all the pages contained in the Maintenance Manual.

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Page No.: Issue Page No.: Issue

Cover 6-98
Section 6-98
Section I 6-98

Table of Contents

1 SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION................................................... 3

1.1 INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................3
1.2 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................3
1.3 DESIGN FEATURES.....................................................................................................3
1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................................3
1.5 Technical Characteristics ...........................................................................................4
1.6 Units and Accessories Supplied ................................................................................6
1.7 Accessories Required but not Supplied ....................................................................6

2 SECTION II Installation and Operation ............................................. 7

2.1 General.........................................................................................................................7
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting ..........................................................................................7
2.2.1 Electrical Bench Test..............................................................................................8
2.2.2 Microphone Adjustment..........................................................................................8
2.2.3 Sidetone Adjustment ..............................................................................................9
2.2.4 External Audio-Frequency Volume Adjustment ......................................................9
2.2.5 Interphone Interconnection.....................................................................................9
2.3 ATR 720 INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................10
2.4 PS-2814-Installation ..................................................................................................10
2.5 Antenna Installation ..................................................................................................10
2.6 Cabling .......................................................................................................................10
2.7 OPERATION ...............................................................................................................13
2.7.1 General ................................................................................................................13
2.7.2 ATR 720 C COMM Multifunction Control ..............................................................13
2.7.3 POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT ....................................................................14
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1 SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information relative to the physical, mechanical and electrical charac-
teristics of the communications transceiver ATR 720 manufactured by Filser Electronic
GmbH .
1.2 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The ATR 720 C COMM combines in a single panel mounted unit a 720 channel VHF COMM
Transceiver with a microprozessor controlled frequency entry
1.3 DESIGN FEATURES
A. Controls
• Multi Function Control
• On Off Switch
• Volume Control
• Automatic squelch eliminates pilot responsivility for continuously monitoring
squelch adjustment. Squelch threshold automatically adjusts to open on read-
able signals. SQ switch in pulled opens squelch to test COMM receiver sensitiv-
ity and to listen extremely weak signals.
• Liquid Cristal Display
• Keyboard with 15 keys for Function, Frequency Entry

B. Electronics
• Variactor diode tuned filters eliminates use of mechanical tuning shafts and
mechanisms.
• Transistorized transmitter provides 4 watts minimum output power and long term
reliability superior to tube designs.
• The digital frequency synthesizers utilize state of the art integrated circuits to re-
place all but 1 crystal.
• Crystal filter selectivity.
• Carrier controlled squelch with carrier squelch back up functionally described
above.
• Tight AGC (typically 0.5 dB from µV to 100 mV) minimizes audio level variations.

C. Construction
• Modular construction for simple maintenance.
• Rack mounted, removable from the front panel.
• Anti-theft locking mechanism.

1.4 POWER REQUIREMENTS

The ATR 720 C requires 13.75 volts for proper operation. Aircraft having electrical power
plants producing 27.5 volts, require the installation of a voltage converter. The PS 2814
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Voltage Converter, designed to convert 27.5 volts to 13.75 volts, may be conveniently re-
mote mounted in the aircraft.
1.5 Technical Characteristics
ATR 720 Transceiver
Specification Characteristic

RTCA COMPLIANCE:

Comm Transmitter RTCA Do 157, Class 4

EUROCAE ED 24

Comm Receive RTCA Do 156, Class C

EUROCAE ED 23

Environmental RTCA Do 160A:

C4A/SM/XXXXXXZBBBB
Temperature Range
Altitude -40°C to +55°C

35.000 ft

MOUNTING: Panel mounted, no shock mounting

required

SIZE: 77x57x200 mm

WEIGHT: 8.82N (9oogr.)

excluding external connectors and
harness.

Power Requirements: 13.75 V (or 27.5 V with PS 2814)

COMM Receive o1. – 0.4 amps
COMM Transmit (Tone) 1.4 amps ( o.8 amps unmodulated )
CHRIYSTAL CONTROLLED: 720 channels
FREQUENCY RANGE: 118.00 to 135.975 MHz with 25 kHz
spacing
FREQUENCY STABILITY:
± 0.002 %

ATR 720 TRANSMITTER

Specification CHARACTERISTICS

VHF POWER OUTPUT: Min. 4W/50 Ω load

Modulation: 85% modulation capability with 90%

limiting, less than 15 % distortion at 80 %
mod.

Microphone: Carbon or dynamic mike (adjustable)

Sidetone: Adjustable up to 80 mw into 200 ohm

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headphones

Duty Cycle: 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off ( 50 % )

ATR 720 Receiver

Specification Characteristics

Sensitivity: 1.5 µV will provide a 6 dB minimum signal

plus noise to noise ratio

Selectivity: Typical 6 dB at ± 8 kHz, 70 dB at ± 25

kHz

Spurious Responses: Down al least 60 dB

Squelch: Automatic squelch (carrier to noise ) with

manual disable and carrier squelch
override.

AGC- From 5 µV to 20.000 µV audio output will

not vary more than 0.5 dB.

Audio

Specifications Characteristics

External Audio Input: External Audio-Frequency input with

adjustable sensitivity ( 10 mV – 1 V for
rated speaker output )

Frequency Responses: Within 6 dB from 350 Hz to 2500 Hz. Min

18 dB down at 5000 Hz.

Headphone Output: 80mW into 200 Ω

Speaker Output: 3 Watts audio output

Interphon: Interphone capability with external switch

(refer to appropriate electrical installation
diagram in Section 2 ). .

Voltage Converter PS 2814

Specification Characteristics

Weight: 4,2N (430 gr.)

Power-Input Volts 27,5 VDC

Power-Output Volts 13,75 VDC

Output Current continuous 2,0 A

Output Current 50% duty 5,0 A

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1.6 Units and Accessories Supplied
• ATR 720 COMM
• ATR 720 C installation kit includes mating connectors, radio rack mounting hard-
ware, etc.

1.7 Accessories Required but not Supplied

• Communication antenna and cables
• Headphones and speaker
- Headphones: Low impedance types, 200 to 1000 ohms.
- Speaker: Voices coil impedance 4 to 8 ohms nominal.
• PS 2814 Voltage Converter, 27.5 V to 13.75 V ( required in 27.5 V installation only).
• Microphone: Low impedance carbon, or dynamic with transistor pro-amp, when using
„Carbon-Mike-adjustment“, low impedance dynamic microphone when using „Dy-
namic-Mike-adjustment. Refer to § 2.2.2.
• Interconnection with Main Plug Unit BB9 and BS9. This is an useful help to connect
the ATR 720 C COMM to external accessories.
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2 SECTION II Installation and Operation

2.1 General
This section contains suggestion and factors to consider before installing the ATR 720
COMM unit and PS 2814 Voltage Converter (27.5 V installations only ). Close adherence to
these suggestions will assure a more satisfactory performance from the equipment.
2.2 Unpacking and Inspecting
Exercise extreme care when unpacking each unit. Make a visual inspection of each unit for
evidence of damage incurred during shipment. If a claim for damage is to be made, save the
shipping container to substantiate the claim. When all equipment is removed, place in the
shipping all packing materials for use in unit sortage or reshipment. The ATR 720 installation
will conform the standards designated by the customer, installing agency and exiting condi-
tions as to unit location and type of installation.

Figure 2.1
Figure 2-1 BENCH TEST SET-UP
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2.2.1 Electrical Bench Test

Test Equipment Recommended

1. VHF Signal Generator: HP Model 608D or equivalent.

2. RF Power Wattmeter: Bird Truline Model 43 or equivalent.
3. Regulated DC Supply with 12 to 15 Vdx at 2 amperes capability.
4. Frequency Counter: HP Model 5383 A or equivalent.
5. Oscilloscope: National VP 5510 A or equivalent
6 Speaker Load Box: with 4 watt capability.
7. watt pad, 20dB, 20W
8. Audio-Detector: Texscan Model DC-50 or equivalent.
9. Low Impedance microphone that will be used in the aircraft.

2.2.1.1 Test Procedure

1. Connect the Comm Unit into the test set-up, diagramed in Figure 2-1, and set the DC
supply for 13,75 VDC.
2. Connect the VHF signal generator to J 5001, set the generator output level to 1.5 µV with
30 % - 1 kHz modulation.
3. Set the COMM VOLUME CONTROL for a 100 mw reading on the speaker load box me-
ter.
4. Remove the modulation, look for a 6 dB change on the speaker load box meter.
5. Disconnect the signal generator. Connect the RF wattmeter and frequency counter as
diagramed in Figure 2-1.
6. Connect the wattmeter to J 5001. Key the transmitter and talk into the microphone. The
wattmeter indicator should react with a wiggle.
7. With the transmitter keyed, use the frequency counter to check the Unit’s frequency pro-
gramming. Check all kHz steps from 118.000 MHz to 118.975 MHz and all MHz steps
form 118.000 MHz to 135.000 MHz.
8. Check by switching the memory preselector if the four memories are preselected. The
Frequency display shows 100.00 MHz when the memory battery is unserviceable or
empty. In this case all four preselected channels will be cleared by switching off the radio.

2.2.2 Microphone Adjustment

It is recommended that the microphone adjustment (see Figure 2-2 ) be performed while the
Unit is on the bench using the aircraft’s microphone(s). This adjustment can be made in the
aircraft, however, it would require removal and insertion of the unit since the MIKE SELEC-
TOR is located on the side of the chassis. Should the aircraft be equipped with more than
one microphone, the type of microphones should be identical.

Adjustment:
1.Dynamic Microphone
Using a low impedance dynamic microphone (200 ohms) turn the microphone gain trim-
potentiometer R 3104 full

- clockwise -

Note: This position is preset by the manufacturer

2.Carbon Standard Microphone or Dynamic Microphone with Preamplifier

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Using a carbon standard microphone or a dynamic microphone with preamplifier turn the
microphone gain trim-potentiometer R 3104 full
- counter clockwise -
-
Caution Do not force microphone selector

2.2.3 Sidetone Adjustment

1. Connect the Unit into the test set-up diagramed in Figure 2-1.
2. Connect the RF wattmeter or a suitable dummy load to J 5001.
3. Key the transmitter and talk into the microphone.
4. Adjust SIDETONE control 5201 for a comfortable listening level from the headphones.
5. Disconnect the Unit from the test set-up.

200

Sidetone Control

Mike Gain Control

255

Figure 2.2 MIKE SELECTOR - SIDETONE CONTROL

2.2.4 External Audio-Frequency Volume Adjustment

When using the external audio-Frequency input (P 3001 Pin 4), the sensitivity of this input
may be adjusted with R 3107, witch is located on the Audio-Frequency/Synthesizer board. R
3107 is pre-adjusted to o.5 V RMS sensitivity for rated speaker output, which is sufficient in
the most cases. For further details of adjustment see „ATR 720 – Maintenance Manual“ §
4.5.4 and Figure 6-3. Turning r 3107 clockwise, the sensitivity of this input is to be increased.
2.2.5 Interphone Interconnection
For Interphone wiring see ATR Interconnect diagram. An external double-pole switch is rec-
ommended.
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2.3 ATR 720 INSTALLATION
Listed below are factors and suggestions to consider before installing jour ATR 720 C sys-
tem. Close adherence to these suggestions will assure more satisfactory performance from
jour equipment.

1. The ATR 720 C is mounted rigid in the aircraft panel. Determine that the location and
installation of radio equipment provides sufficient visibility and handling of the controls
for the pilot in his normal position. Mark and cut the mounting holes as shown in Fig-
ure 2-3. The purpose of the behind aircraft mount cutout is to allow a margin of error
in cutout size and prevent the mounting tray front edge from being visible. The mount-
ing tray lip should extend through the mounting hole flush with the instrument panel to
insure proper plug in engagement.
2.Avoid mounting close to any high external heat source. If this is done, no blower or
ram air cooling will be required.
3.Remember to allow adequate space for installation of cables and connectors.
4.Secure the mounting rack to instrument panel per Figure 2-3. The rearward mounting
holes must be attached to a structural member of the panel by means of support
brackets, in order to avoid vibration.
5.Slide the ATR 720 C into the rack and secure by turning locking screw an the rear
panel.
- Caution Do not force locking tab screw.

6.The installing agency will supply and fabricate all external cables. The plugs required
are supplied.

2.4 PS-2814-Installation
1.Select the PS 2814 location considering good thermal conductivity to the airframe,
convenient cable routing, proximity to the ATR 720 C and separation other heat
sources.
2.Refer to Figure 2-4 for the PS 2814 mounting dimensions.
3.Secure the PS 2814 firmly in place. Service
4.The installing agency will supply and fabricate external cables.

2.5 Antenna Installation

a. A conventional 50 ohm vertically polarized COMM antenna is required with the ATR
720. Vertical bent whip antennas are not recommended. Wideband COMM antennas
provide efficient operation over the COMM ban. Antennas should be installed per
manufactures recommendations. Additional recommendations are as follows:
1. Mount antenna on flat metal surface or install a ground plane at least 50 cm x 50 cm.
2. The antenna should be well removed from any projections and the engine(s) and propel-
ler.
3. The COMM antenna should be well separated form any NAV Antenna to minimize COMM
interference to NAV while transmitting.
b. Refer to Figure 2-5 for the COMM antenna cable connector assembly.

2.6 Cabling
1. The length and routing of the external cables must be carefully studied and planned prior
to installation. Avoid sharp bend placing cables to near the aircraft control cables.
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2. Fabricate the external cables in accordance with the installation drawing that fulfills the
system requirement.
- NOTE–

Use good quality stranded wire that will not support a flame and with al least 600 volt
insulation. It is recommended that the mike audio line is shielded.

Since other radio equipment will possibly utilize the same speaker circuits for muting, speaker selection
and microphone switching must be devised by the installing agency.

Figure 2.3 Outline and mounting Drawing

All dimensions in mm
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FIGURE 2-6.1 INTERCONNECTION DIAGRAM

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2.7 OPERATION

2.7.1 General
All controls required to operate the ATR 720 C are located on the front panel.
2.7.2 ATR 720 C COMM Multifunction Control

2.7.2.1 Comm – On/Off-Switch-Multifunction Control

The multifunction- ON/OFF-switch is located in the upper Right-hand corner. The transceiver
is activated the switch is turned clockwise beyond the „off-position click“.
2.7.2.2 Squelch Control
While in the pushed-in position (Automatic mode) weak signals and noise are being sup-
pressed. The Squelch-ON-Test position (pulled-out) is used to receive weak signals and to
the squelch.
2.7.2.3 Volume Control –VOL-
The Volume control –VOL- is activated at the multifunctio -control by turning it clockwise for
the desired volume.
2.7.2.4 COMM – Keyboard
The COMM Keyboard consists of five function-keys and 10 number-keys 1 – 0.
The decimal point is fixed and appears alter pressing the number „1“.
Description of the various function-keys. From left to right:

ST STORE is required to load an activated frequency into the frequency-memory.

Depressing the ST-Key followed by one of the number-keys 1 – 0 stores the pro-
grammed frequency into the respective storage location. (1 – 10). followed by E (EN-
TER)

Note: The preselected frequency, which is shown in the display, will be automatically en-
tered after the last digit is given in by a number key.

RM RECALL MEMORY. With the RM-Key one of the stored frequencies may be recalled
at any time. This is achieved by depressing the RM-Key followed by one of the ten
number-keys (1 – 0 frequency-locations). The memory is maintained even when the
unit is switch off.
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CL CLEAR. Depressing the CLEAR-Key erases the activated frequency. At the same time
the LCD-display is cleared. A new frequency may now be selected.

2.7.2.5 Frequency Display

The frequency is displayed 7 mm’s high on a 5-digit liquid-crystal display.

2.7.3 POST INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

An operational performance flight test is recommended after the installation is completed to
insure satisfactory performance of the equipment in its normal environment.
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To check the communications transceiver, maintain an appropriate altitude and contact a
ground station facility at a rang of at least fifty nautical miles. Contact a ground station close
in. Place the squelch knob in the test position and listen for any unusual electrical noise
which would reduce the COMM receiver sensitivity by increasing the squelch threshold. If
possible, verify the communications capability on both the HIGH an LOW ends of the VHF
COMM band.