Becker REU6100 Installation And Operation Manual
Installation and Operation
Manual DV64460.03
Remote
Electronic Unit
REU6100
Issue 11 January 2019
Article-No. 0589.829-071
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Preface
design depends on variant
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Becker Avionics product. We are pleased that you have chosen our
product and we are confident that it will meet your expectations.
For development and manufacturing of our product, the guidelines for highest quality and reliability
have been borne in mind, supplemented by selection of high quality material, responsible production
and testing in accordance to the standards.
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Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
Remote Electronic Unit
Remote Control Unit REU6100
(front- rear view)
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Table of Contents
1 General Description .................................................................................................................... 13
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 14
1.2 Purpose of Equipment ................................................................................................................. 15
1.3 Variants Overview ....................................................................................................................... 15
Software Status ................................................................................................................. 15
1.4 Associated Devices ..................................................................................................................... 15
Examples of System Block Diagram ................................................................................. 16
1.5 Scope of Functionality ................................................................................................................. 18
Audio Channel In/Outputs ................................................................................................. 18
Intercom Function ............................................................................................................. 19
Signal Tones ..................................................................................................................... 19
Discrete In/Outputs ........................................................................................................... 19
Special Features ............................................................................................................... 20
Features for Special Mission Operation ............................................................................ 21
Communication Interfaces ................................................................................................ 21
Memory Device EM6100................................................................................................... 21
1.6 Safety-Conscious Utilization ....................................................................................................... 22
1.7 Restriction for Use ....................................................................................................................... 22
1.8 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 23
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 23
Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 23
Fixed Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 23
Tone Generator ................................................................................................................. 24
Speaker Amplifier .............................................................................................................. 24
Headphone Amplifier ........................................................................................................ 24
Mike Amplifier ................................................................................................................... 25
Transceiver Modulation..................................................................................................... 25
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) ......................................................................................... 25
Control In/Outputs ............................................................................................................. 26
Intercom Operation ........................................................................................................... 27
Build In Test Equipment (BITE) ........................................................................................ 27
Back-up Operation ............................................................................................................ 28
Control Data Interface REU - ACU ................................................................................... 28
Control Data Interface REU - Glass Cockpit..................................................................... 28
Control Data Interface REU - REU ................................................................................... 28
Dimensions & Weight........................................................................................................ 28
Device Connectors ............................................................................................................ 29
Software ............................................................................................................................ 29
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 29
Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................... 29
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 30
Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 31
1.9 Order Code.................................................................................................................................. 32
Remote Electronic Unit - REU6100 .................................................................................. 32
Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 32
Documentation .................................................................................................................. 33
2 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 35
2.1 Packaging, Transport, Storage ................................................................................................... 36
2.2 Device Assignment ..................................................................................................................... 37
Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................................. 37
State of Delivery ................................................................................................................ 37
Additional Required Equipment ........................................................................................ 37
Type Plate ......................................................................................................................... 38
Software/Firmware Status - Functionality ......................................................................... 38
2.3 Serial Interface Description ......................................................................................................... 38
2.4 Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................ 39
2.5 Dimensions.................................................................................................................................. 40
REU6100 .......................................................................................................................... 40
Mounting Tray MT519-1.................................................................................................... 41
REU6100 with Mounting MT519-1 and Connectors ......................................................... 42
2.6 Connector Pin Assignments ........................................................................................................ 43
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Connector P1 .................................................................................................................... 44
Connector P2 .................................................................................................................... 45
Connector P3 .................................................................................................................... 46
Connector P4 .................................................................................................................... 48
Connector P5 - not for variant -(3XX) ............................................................................... 49
Connector P5 - REU6100-X-(3XX) ................................................................................... 50
Connector J6 ..................................................................................................................... 50
Address Coding ................................................................................................................. 51
2.7 Aircraft Wiring .............................................................................................................................. 51
Electrical Bonding and Grounding..................................................................................... 51
REU6100-X-(3XX) - RS422 / RS232 / CAN Connections ................................................. 52
REU6100 - Power Supply Connections ............................................................................ 52
REU6100 - Headset Audio and PTT Connections ............................................................ 53
REU6100 - Transceiver Connections ............................................................................... 54
REU6100 - Receiver and CVR Connections .................................................................... 55
REU6100 - FIX Audio, Alert Tones and IC Ring Connections .......................................... 56
REU6100 - Speaker, Back-up Act., Control and other Connections ................................ 57
CANbus Connector ........................................................................................................... 58
Wiring - REU6100 & ACU610X ......................................................................................... 59
Wiring - REU6100 & ACU610X with Service Connector (Option) .................................... 61
Wiring - REU6100 & ACU6100 (Fixed-Wing Version) with Service Connector (Option) .. 63
Wiring - REU6100-X-(3XX) & ACU610X ........................................................................... 65
Wiring - REU6100-X-(3XX) & ACU610X & Glass Cockpit with Service Connector .......... 67
2.8 Configuration ............................................................................................................................... 69
Configuration Software (CSW6100) .................................................................................. 69
EM6100 ............................................................................................................................. 69
2.9 Communication Interfaces ........................................................................................................... 69
CANbus Protocol for REU6100 ......................................................................................... 69
RS232/RS422 Protocol for REU6100 ............................................................................... 69
2.10 REU6100 Functions .................................................................................................................... 70
Headset ............................................................................................................................. 70
PTT Key ............................................................................................................................ 70
Output Level TX-Devices .................................................................................................. 70
Input Level TX-Devices ..................................................................................................... 70
Input Level RX-Devices ..................................................................................................... 70
Sidetone ............................................................................................................................ 70
Forced Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 70
Audio Muting ..................................................................................................................... 70
FIX Input Channels (Warning Audio Tones) ..................................................................... 71
Speaker ............................................................................................................................. 71
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) ......................................................................................... 71
Alert Tones ........................................................................................................................ 71
Signal Tones ..................................................................................................................... 72
Activation Signal Tones ..................................................................................................... 72
Activation - Selective Call .................................................................................................. 72
Winchman Operation ........................................................................................................ 72
Intercom Circuits ............................................................................................................... 73
IC-Indications - Cockpit Call, Cabin Call, 3
rd
-IC-Circuit ..................................................... 73
Muting Signal..................................................................................................................... 75
Marker Mute Function ....................................................................................................... 75
Back-up Mode and Slave Mode ........................................................................................ 75
2.11 Special Functions ........................................................................................................................ 76
Double Transmit and Multi Transmit (Simulcast) Mode .................................................... 76
Guard Radio PTT Function ............................................................................................... 76
Relay Mode ....................................................................................................................... 77
Operation "Headset without ACU610X" ............................................................................ 78
Operation "Headset connected to ACU" ........................................................................... 78
Operation "3rd-IC-circuit" .................................................................................................. 78
Alternative Use of Alert Tones Activation Inputs ............................................................... 79
Data Interchange in Multi-REU Applications (RS232/RS422) .......................................... 81
2.12 Service Connector ....................................................................................................................... 82
Service Connector inside the Aircraft ................................................................................ 82
Service Cable Kit ............................................................................................................... 82
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2.13 Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Ground Crew.......................................................................... 83
2.14 Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Intercom Amplifier .................................................................. 85
2.15 Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Glass Cockpit Application ...................................................... 87
2.16 Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Electronic Display Application................................................ 89
2.17 Block Diagrams - DVCS6100 with Multi-REU Application .......................................................... 91
Block Diagrams - DVCS6100 with Multi-REU Application ................................................ 91
Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Multi-REU & Glass Cockpit Application ....................... 92
2.18 Warning and Failure Indications ................................................................................................. 92
2.19 Post Installation Check ................................................................................................................ 93
Mechanical Installation and Wiring Check ........................................................................ 93
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 93
Power On Check ............................................................................................................... 93
3 Operating Instructions ................................................................................................................ 95
3.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 95
3.2 Device Description ...................................................................................................................... 96
Device Assignment ........................................................................................................... 96
Packing, Transport, Storage ............................................................................................. 96
Scope of Delivery .............................................................................................................. 96
State of Delivery ................................................................................................................ 96
Additional Required Equipment ........................................................................................ 96
Type Plate ......................................................................................................................... 96
3.3 Operating..................................................................................................................................... 97
Operating with Becker Avionics Controller ACU610X ...................................................... 97
Operating with Glass Cockpit ........................................................................................... 97
3.4 Start-Up ....................................................................................................................................... 97
3.5 Headset ....................................................................................................................................... 97
3.6 PTT Key ...................................................................................................................................... 97
PTT Stuck Detection ......................................................................................................... 97
3.7 Audio Muting ............................................................................................................................... 97
3.8 Speaker ....................................................................................................................................... 98
3.9 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) ................................................................................................... 98
3.10 Alert Tones .................................................................................................................................. 98
3.11 Signal Tones ............................................................................................................................... 98
3.12 Activation Signal Tones ............................................................................................................... 98
3.13 Activation - Selective Call ............................................................................................................ 98
3.14 Winchman Operation .................................................................................................................. 99
3.15 Intercom Circuits ......................................................................................................................... 99
3.16 IC-Indications - Cockpit Call, Cabin Call, 3rd-IC-Circuit ............................................................. 100
3.17 Muting Signal ............................................................................................................................ 101
3.18 Operation "Headset without ACU610X" .................................................................................... 101
3.19 Operation "Headset connected to ACU" ................................................................................... 101
3.20 Operation "3rd-IC-circuit" .......................................................................................................... 102
3.21 Marker Mute Function ............................................................................................................... 102
3.22 Back-up Mode and Slave Mode ................................................................................................ 102
3.23 Double Transmit and Multi Transmit (Simulcast) Mode ............................................................ 102
3.24 Guard Radio PTT Function ....................................................................................................... 102
3.25 Relay Mode ............................................................................................................................... 103
3.26 Contact Data ............................................................................................................................. 104
4 Index ........................................................................................................................................... 106
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List of Figures
Figure 1: REU6100 with CANbus Interface (Glass Cockpit possible) .................................................................... 16
Figure 2: REU6100-X-(3XX) with CANbus and RS232 / RS422 Interface ............................................................. 16
Figure 3: Multi-REU6100-X-(3XX) with CANbus and RS232 / RS422 Interface ..................................................... 17
Figure 4: External Memory Module - EM6100 ........................................................................................................ 21
Figure 5: Type Plate (Example) .............................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 6: Dimensions REU6100 ............................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 7: Dimensions Mounting Tray MT519-1 ...................................................................................................... 41
Figure 8: Dimensions REU6100 with Mounting MT519-1 and Connectors ............................................................ 42
Figure 9: REU6100: Connector Pin Assignment - Overview .................................................................................. 43
Figure 10: Wiring REU6100-X-(3XX) - RS422 / RS232 / CAN ................................................................................ 52
Figure 11: Wiring - Power Supply ........................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 12: Wiring - Headset Audio and PTT ........................................................................................................... 53
Figure 13: Wiring - Transceiver .............................................................................................................................. 54
Figure 14: Wiring - Receiver and CVR ................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 15: Wiring - FIX Audio, Alert Tones and IC Ring ......................................................................................... 56
Figure 16: Wiring - Speaker, Back-up Act., Control and other ................................................................................ 57
Figure 17: Wiring - REU6100 & ACU610X ............................................................................................................. 59
Figure 18: Wiring - REU6100 & ACU610X with Service Connector (Option) ......................................................... 61
Figure 19: Wiring - REU6100 & ACU6100 (Fixed-Wing Version) with Service Connector (Option) ....................... 63
Figure 20: Wiring - REU6100-X-(3XX) & ACU610X ............................................................................................... 65
Figure 21: Wiring - REU6100-X-(3XX) & ACU610X & Glass Cockpit with Service Connector ............................... 67
Figure 22: Example - Intercom Configuration ......................................................................................................... 73
Figure 23: Intercom Circuits - Standard Configuration ............................................................................................ 74
Figure 24: Intercom Circuits - IC-Ring Line connected to the Cockpit .................................................................... 74
Figure 25: Intercom Circuits - 3rd-IC-Circuit for Special Mission Operation ............................................................. 75
Figure 26: Relay Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 77
Figure 27: Table - Alert Tone Inputs ....................................................................................................................... 79
Figure 28: Discrete
Figure 29: Service Connector inside the Aircraft .................................................................................................... 82
Figure 30: Service Connector with Service Cable Kit SCK6100-1 ......................................................................... 82
Figure 31: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Ground Crew .................................................................................... 83
Figure 32: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Intercom Amplifier ............................................................................. 85
Figure 33: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Glass Cockpit Application ................................................................. 87
Figure 34: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Electronic Display Application........................................................... 89
Figure 35: Table - Cable Types for Multi-REU Application ..................................................................................... 91
Figure 36: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Multi-REU Application ....................................................................... 91
Figure 37: Block Diagram - DVCS6100 with Multi-REU & Glass Cockpit Application ............................................ 92
Figure 38: Example - Intercom Configuration ......................................................................................................... 99
Figure 39: Intercom Circuits - Standard Configuration .......................................................................................... 100
Figure 40: Intercom Circuits - IC-Ring Line connected to the Cockpit .................................................................. 100
Figure 41: Intercom Circuits - 3rd-IC-Circuit for Special Mission Operation ........................................................... 101
Figure 42: Relay Mode ......................................................................................................................................... 103
In-/Outputs
............................................................................................................................ 80
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List of Abbreviations
List of Abbreviations
ACU
Audio Control Unit
ATR
Air Transport Rack
CBIT
Continuous Build-In Test
CSW
Configuration Software
CVR
Cockpit Voice Recorder
EASA
European Aviation Safety Agency
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
HS
Headset
IBIT
Initiated Build-In Test
IC
Intercom
PAX
Passenger
PBIT
Power-on Build-In Test
PTT
Push-To-Talk
REU
Remote Electronic Unit
SPKR
Speaker
TF
TufLok®, self-locking screws and threads
VOX
Voice Operated Switch
Units
A
Ampere
mA
Milliampere
°C
Degree Celsius
dBm
Power Ratio In Decibel referenced to 1 mW
dB
Decibel
g
Gram
kg
Kilogram
kHz
Kilohertz
MHz
Megahertz
mm
Millimeter
Ohm (Ω)
Resistance
s
Second
V
Volt
mV
Millivolt
W
Watt
mW
Milliwatt
"
Inch
Units
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
Is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
Safety instructions (or equivalent) signs indicate specific safety-related
General Safety Definitions
serious injury.
serious injury.
moderate injury.
instructions or procedures.
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Disposal
The packaging material is inflammable, if it is disposed of improperly by
The device(s) may be installed on an aircraft only by an approved aeronautical
The user is responsible for protective covers and/or additional safety measures
burning, toxic fumes may develop.
• Dispose circuit boards by a technical waste dump which is approved to take on e.g.
electrolytic aluminium capacitors. Do under no circumstances dump the circuit boards with
normal waste dump.
Warranty Conditions
company (e.g. Part 145) which shall also examine the installation.
User conversions and changes are not permitted
Any change made by the user excludes any liability on our part (excluding the work described in this
manual).
• The device must not be opened.
• Do not make any modifications to the device, except for those described in the manual.
• Make connections to the inputs, outputs and interfaces only in the manner described in
the manual.
• Fix the devices according to the instructions.
We cannot give any guarantee for other methods.
Conditions of Utilization
General introductory notes
With this device you bought a product which was manufactured and tested before delivery with the
utmost care.
Please take your time to read the following notes which you ought to follow closely during installation
and operation.
Otherwise, all claims under the warranty will become void and a decreased service life or even
damages must be expected.
Additional Conditions of Utilization
Please refer to "Safety-Conscious Utilization", page 22.
in order to prevent damages to persons and electric accidents.
Non Warranty Clause
We checked the contents of this publication for compliance with the associated hard and software. We
can, however, not exclude discrepancies and do therefore not accept any liability for the exact
compliance. The information in this publication is regularly checked, necessary corrections will be part
of the subsequent publications.
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Introduction
1 General Description
In this chapter you can read about:
1.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................. 14
1.2 Purpose of Equipment ................................................................................................................. 15
1.3 Variants Overview ....................................................................................................................... 15
Software Status ................................................................................................................. 15
1.4 Associated Devices ..................................................................................................................... 15
Examples of System Block Diagram ................................................................................. 16
1.5 Scope of Functionality ................................................................................................................. 18
Audio Channel In/Outputs ................................................................................................. 18
Intercom Function ............................................................................................................. 19
Signal Tones ..................................................................................................................... 19
Discrete In/Outputs ........................................................................................................... 19
Special Features ............................................................................................................... 20
Features for Special Mission Operation ............................................................................ 21
Communication Interfaces ................................................................................................ 21
Memory Device EM6100................................................................................................... 21
1.6 Safety-Conscious Utilization ....................................................................................................... 22
1.7 Restriction for Use ....................................................................................................................... 22
1.8 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 23
Power Supply .................................................................................................................... 23
Monitoring ......................................................................................................................... 23
Fixed Inputs ...................................................................................................................... 23
Tone Generator ................................................................................................................. 24
Speaker Amplifier .............................................................................................................. 24
Headphone Amplifier ........................................................................................................ 24
Mike Amplifier ................................................................................................................... 25
Transceiver Modulation..................................................................................................... 25
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) ......................................................................................... 25
Control In/Outputs ............................................................................................................. 26
Intercom Operation ........................................................................................................... 27
Build In Test Equipment (BITE) ........................................................................................ 27
Back-up Operation ............................................................................................................ 28
Control Data Interface REU - ACU ................................................................................... 28
Control Data Interface REU - Glass Cockpit..................................................................... 28
Control Data Interface REU - REU ................................................................................... 28
Dimensions & Weight........................................................................................................ 28
Device Connectors ............................................................................................................ 29
Software ............................................................................................................................ 29
Hardware .......................................................................................................................... 29
Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................... 29
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 30
Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 31
1.9 Order Code.................................................................................................................................. 32
Remote Electronic Unit - REU6100 .................................................................................. 32
Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 32
Documentation .................................................................................................................. 33
This manual describes the Becker Remote Electronic Unit REU6100. The type plate on your device
shows the part number for identification purposes (see "Type Plate", page 38).
Before starting operation of the device(s) please read this manual carefully, with particular attention to
the description referring to your device(s).
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DV64460.04
M&R
DV64460.03
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General X X
Installation X X
Operation X X
Theory of Operation
X
N/A
Maintenance and Repair
X
N/A
Illustrated Parts List
X
N/A
Modification and Changes
X
N/A
Circuit Diagrams
X
N/A
Certifications X N/A
Attachments X N/A
Introduction
1.1 Introduction
The technical information in this document applies to the product REU6100 and variants of it.
The Remote Electronic Unit REU6100 is part of the Digital Voice Communication System DVCS6100
and is for installation in aircraft.
• We use the term REU6100 for descriptions instead writing the complete model number.
• If a description refers to only one of the product variants its full name is used.
The manuals "Maintenance and Repair" (M&R) and "Installation and Operation (I&O) contain the
sections:
Section
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Associated Devices
REU
6100
- X -
(X
X
X)
0= Standard Configuration Data
1=
Model Number
1= Standard
*
2= Extended Short Time Temp.85 °C
3= 6 Headset Connections
0= Standard (no EM6100 is used)
1= EM6100 is used
3= with RS422 Interface + EM6100
* max. number of operators per REU6100.
Device
Function
ACU6100
Becker Avionics Audio Control Unit
ACU6101
Becker Avionics Audio Control Unit
Glass cockpit
Audio Control Device via Serial Interface
1.2 Purpose of Equipment
The Remote Electronic Unit REU6100 is part of the Digital Voice Communication System DVCS6100
and it is for installation in aircraft. Together with audio control devices (ACU6100, ACU6101 or Glass
cockpit) the Remote Electronic Unit REU6100 is the intercom system of the aircraft.
• For variant REU6100-3-(XXX):
o A maximum of six audio control devices (6x ACU610X) can be connected to the
Remote Electronic Unit.
• For variant REU6100-2-(XXX):
o A maximum of four audio control devices (4x ACU610X) can be connected to the
Remote Electronic Unit.
• For variant REU6100-3-(3XX):
o A maximum of six audio control devices (2x Glass cockpit and 4x ACU610X) can
be connected to the Remote Electronic Unit.
o This variant is also applicable for Multi-REU installations.
1.3 Variants Overview
Within the part number, the meaning of "-X-(XXX) " is:
Identifier
2= 4 Headset Connections
Software Status
Descriptions see "Software/Firmware Status - Functionality", page 38.
1.4 Associated Devices
Customized Configuration Data
These devices can operate together with REU6100:
This manual describes mainly the operation and installation etc. of REU6100 with ACU610X from
Becker Avionics. For other devices please refer to the related manuals.
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Associated Devices
Examples of System Block Diagram
Figure 1: REU6100 with CANbus Interface (Glass Cockpit possible)
Figure 2: REU6100-X-(3XX) with CANbus and RS232 / RS422 Interface
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Associated Devices
REU6100-X-(3XX).
ACU6100
ACU610
0
ACU6100 ACU6100 ACU6100 ACU6100
Audio Control Units
CANbus
CANbus
REU6100-X-(
3XX)
ACU
6100 AC
U610
0 ACU
6100
ACU610
0 ACU
610
0 ACU61
00
Audio Control Units
CANbus
CANbus
REU6100-X-(3XX)
RS232 / RS422
Figure 3: Multi-REU6100-X-(3XX) with CANbus and RS232 / RS422 Interface
• You can also use ACU6101 as control devices.
• The one-to-one replace of a device REU6100-X-(3XX) with a device not
REU6100-X-(3XX) and vice versa is not possible.
• The pin assignment of connector P5 is different with the variant
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Scope of Functionality
1.5 Scope of Functionality
The REU6100 is for installation in the avionics compartment of an aircraft.
• It is a device in a standard ATR ¼ short case.
• The device connectors are on the front and back side of the REU6100.
o The connectors are coded to prevent misconnection.
• The REU6100 receives the commands from the audio control devices and accordingly
influences and processes all incoming and outgoing audio signals.
• The REU6100 supplies the logical functions necessary to operate the transceivers and for
aircraft intercommunication.
• The REU6100 supplies up to 10 different tone signals.
o The tone signals can be managed through discrete control lines.
• The audio processing circuits are in a modular design.
o Each external control device (e.g. ACU610X) is connected to an individual
processing module inside the REU6100.
o From electrical and mechanical points of view the modules are identical for easy
upgrade and interchange work.
Audio Channel In/Outputs
• The device has 22 balanced audio inputs, as follows:
o 8 transceivers or 7 transceivers and PA amplifier.
o 8 receivers.
o 6 fixed inputs.
• The input sensitivity for each transceiver and receiver is in the range of 2.5…20 V. The
input sensitivity is programmable with the configuration software.
• The input sensitivity for the fixed input 1…3 is in the range of 5…40 V. The input
sensitivity is programmable with the configuration software.
• The input sensitivity for the fixed input 4…6 is in the range of 2.5…20 V and under main-
volume control. The input sensitivity is programmable with the configuration software.
• Control of monitoring volume of the TX and RX channels connected in the range of
0...-48 dB.
• Main volume control by 0…-48 dB for headphone and, if enabled, for speaker amplifier.
• Supply of mike audio to 100…250 mV into 150 Ω (standard carbon mike) or 0.5…4 mV
into 20 Ω (dynamic mike):
o Automatic Gain Control (AGC).
o Providing the standard mike supply.
• Supply of a balanced audio output of 0.07…1.5 V into 150 Ω and distribution to 8 TX
modulation lines (configurable).
• Distribution of the PTT to 8 key lines. Keying logic to ensure transmission priority over
IC operation and to mute speaker outputs as well as non-desired RX and fixed inputs
during transmission.
• Supply of forced monitoring for all TX-channels with mike line selection.
• PTT priority for each operator (configurable high / low).
• PTT stuck detection.
• Generation of an artificial sidetone from the mike signal for radio transceivers which do not
feature a built-in sidetone during transmission (e.g. FM radios).
o Natural sidetone.
o Duplex sidetone.
o The sidetone can be individually programmed for every of the 8 transceivers by
configuration software from system integrator.
• Muting of receiver audio during transmission.
• Phone amplification of summed audio signal to 250 mW into 300 Ω or 500 mW into 8 Ω.
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Intercom Function
• Supply of mike audio for intercom operation:
o Interconnection and separation of 3 IC circuits.
o Intercommunication VOX control.
o HOT MIKE activation.
o Addition of an incoming IC audio signal to the summed-up monitor audio;
adjustment of the IC audio via the ACU panel control by 0…-48 dB.
o Enhancing to IC-ring line level 0.775 V into 600 Ω.
o Extension of intercommunication by the IC-ring line audio in/out for external
devices like EB3100 (Ground Crew) or IC3100 (Intercom Amplifier).
o IC-ring line can be connected to the cockpit or cabin intercom circuit.
Signal Tones
• The REU6100 supplies up to 10 different tone signals in the frequency spectrum of
800…4800 Hz.
o 1x signal "Intercom request" (1600 Hz / 1200 Hz intermitted).
o 1x signal "E-call" (2400 Hz / 800 Hz / 1200 Hz intermitted).
o 8x alert signals (1x continuous, 3x pulsed, 4x intermittent) in the frequency
spectrum of 1200…4800 Hz.
• The signal tones are connected through 8 discrete control lines (active LO ≤ 1 V).
• It is possible to give different states to the signal tones:
o Muted during transmission.
o Set at the priority level (high, low, medium).
o Set at cancellation possibility.
Discrete In/Outputs
• 4 control outputs for specific logical external activations (all active low).
o DF-blanking (when a PTT is pushed).
o Cockpit call activation (if call is on).
o Cabin call activation (if cabin is isolated).
o Third intercom circuit status.
• 6 control inputs for specific logical DVCS-action (all active low).
o Winchman VOX-level selection.
o Winchman volume-level selection.
o Intercom request call input.
o E-call activation.
o Selective call activation.
o Warning tone cancellation.
Scope of Functionality
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Scope of Functionality
Special Features
• The winchman connection facility in parallel to the related headset (ACU610X).
o Individual VOX level and volume level adjustment is possible through discrete
control lines.
• Turn on and off the speaker amplifiers and supply of an output of 12 W into 4 Ω.
• Muting of the cockpit speakers during transmission and intercom operation to avoid
acoustic feedback (configurable).
• By a "VOICE-filter", an incoming 1020 Hz tone can be attenuated at least 26 dB for
listening to the NAV voice modulation without disturbance. The filter function can be
connected to each of the eight receiver channels during factory or system integration
setup.
• Detection of a selective call signal by a discrete input from one of the 8 com radios
(configurable).
o Supply of a visual indication on the audio control device.
• Forced monitoring of the audio signal (configurable).
1.5.5.1 Built-in Tests
• The REU6100 device has different built-in tests.
• The tests monitor the system equipment and some internal circuits.
o PBIT: A system self-test starts after power-on.
o CBIT: A background test routine runs continuously during normal operation.
o IBIT: An additional test can be manually started.
1.5.5.2 Marker Mute Function
• If set by the operator the marker channel is muted for 30 seconds.
• The marker mute function can be individual enabled for each receiver channel and
operator in the configuration setup.
1.5.5.3 Emergency Operation (Back-Up Operation)
• Relay controlled fall back in case of emergency operation (back-up): Assignment of radios
and receivers to their operators.
o Headset 1 (normally the pilot) is connected to TX1 and FIX1,
o Headset 2 (copilot) to TX2 and FIX2.
• Back-up operation is started either manually through the hard-wired BACK-UP switches
on the ACU610Xs (if connected), or automatically upon power supply failure to the
REU6100, or if the internal power supply of the REU6100 itself is defective (this function
with pilot’s and copilot’s audio control devices only).
1.5.5.4 Slave Operation
• Relay controlled activation of slave operation to connect one operator headset in parallel
to others (this function with pilot’s and copilot’s audio control devices only).
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Features for Special Mission Operation
• Dual transmit and multi transmit (simulcast):
Is for the selection of two predefined radios, or individual more than two radio for
simultaneous transmission.
• Guard radio:
Is for the selection of a radio by a separate PTT control (external discrete input). Two
radios can be configured for this function.
• Headset only operation:
Operator without a control device participate always intercommunication and can be
configured for monitoring TX/RX or FIX input-channels. By the discrete input lines an
IC-key and PTT-key can be connected. On one predefined TX-channel transmission is
possible. The connection to another operator with ACU is possible by the configuration
setup.
• Relay mode:
The REU6100 can operate in relay mode operation alternative to dual TX and multi
TX mode.
Communication Interfaces
• CANbus
o Control data interface between REU6100 and ACU610X.
• RS232/RS422
o Control data interface between REU6100-X-(3XX) and glass cockpit or between
two REU6100-X-(3XX) as multi-REU application.
Memory Device EM6100
EM6100 is a memory device.
• It is a small device connected to the REU6100 used to store all system configuration
parameters.
• It allows a quick field replacement of the REU6100 without reconfiguration of the replacing
REU6100 on the bench.
Scope of Functionality
Figure 4: External Memory Module - EM6100
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The device(s) may be installed on an aircraft only by an approved aeronautical
Cleaning:
o These cleaning agents can cause damages.
Excessive pulses on the DC bus of the aircraft may cause damage on REU6100.
The product is to be used inside the declared limits.
Restriction for Use
1.6 Safety-Conscious Utilization
For safe operation of the product the notes have to be obeyed:
company (e.g. Part 145) which shall also examine and examine the installation.
• The installation of the device into an aircraft may be carried out only by
an authorized installation company. The country regulations always have
to be obeyed.
• Use the product only within the specified conditions, see "Technical
Data", page 23.
• Power supply:
o Do not connect the device to AC sources.
o Make sure that the device is connected to the mandatory DC source,
see "Technical Data", page 23.
o Do not connect the device with reversed polarity to the DC source.
• Circuit breaker:
o Use the recommended fuses in the power supply line for the
protection of the application, see "Technical Data", page 23.
• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents e.g. Acetone.
1.7 Restriction for Use
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1.8 Technical Data
REU6100
Specifications (Power Supply)
Supply voltage (Bus) I
27.5 V DC nominal,
Supply voltage (Bus) II
27.5 V DC nominal,
Back-up voltage (Bus)
27.5 V DC nominal,
Current consumption (with 6 ACU’s)
4.5 A peak,
Recommended external fuse protection
5 A
REU6100
Specifications (Monitoring)
Transceiver Inputs
Number
8
Sensitivity
2.5…20 V adjustable
Impedance
600 Ω balanced / floating
Switch-off attenuation
≥ 80 dB
Crosstalk attenuation between inputs
≥ 70 dB
Individual volume control range
0…-48 dB
Forced monitoring
0…-48 dB
Navigation Receiver Inputs
Number
8
Sensitivity
2.5…20 V adjustable
Impedance
600 Ω balanced / floating
Switch-off attenuation
≥ 80 dB
Crosstalk attenuation between inputs
≥ 70 dB
Individual volume control range
0…-48 dB
Muting during transmission
≥ 80 dB
Identification filter attenuation (1020 Hz)
≥ 26 dB
REU6100
Specifications (Fixed Inputs)
Number
6
Sensitivity channel 1…3
5…40 V adjustable
Sensitivity channel 4…6
2.5…20 V adjustable (under control of main volume)
Impedance
600 Ω balanced / floating
Crosstalk attenuation between inputs
≥ 70 dB
Muting during transmission
≥ 80 dB
Power Supply
Monitoring
Technical Data
18.0 V DC emergency
18.0 V DC emergency
18.0 V DC emergency
1.5 A average
Fixed Inputs
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Technical Data
REU6100
Specifications (Tone Generator)
Continuous tone
2400 Hz
Pulsed tones
1600 Hz, 2400 Hz, 3840 Hz
Intermittent tones
1200 Hz, 2133 Hz, 3200 Hz, 4800 Hz
Service tone 1 (Intercom request)
1600 Hz / 1200 Hz intermittent
Service tone 2 (Emergency call)
2400 Hz / 800 Hz / 1200 Hz intermittent
Alert tones
Input No. Alert Tone
Pulsed means
TON = T
= 0.5 s
Intermitted means
3 pulses 0.17 s, repetition rate 2.5 s
Activation (alert tone control lines)
active LO, ≤ 1.5 V
Input current
≤ 1 mA
REU6100
Specifications (Speaker Amplifier)
Number
2
Output power
12 W (6.93 V) into 4 Ω (-0.5 / +1.0 dB) at normal supply
Overload protection
thermally output
Type
unbalanced
Distortion
≤ 2.5% @1 kHz
Frequency response
300 Hz…6 kHz (0/- 3 dB)
Switch-off attenuation
≥ 80 dB
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥ 70 dB
Main volume control range
0…-48 dB
Muting during transmission
≥ 80 dB
Muting during intercom operation
≥ 80 dB
REU6100
Specifications (Headphone Amplifier)
Number
4 or 6 (depends on variant)
Output power
250 mW (8.66 V) into 300 Ω or 500 mW (typical) into
Distortion
≤ 2.5% @1 kHz
Frequency response
300 Hz…6 kHz (0/- 3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥ 70 dB
Main volume control range
0…-48 dB
Tone Generator
1 2400 Hz continuous
2 1600 Hz pulsed
3 2400 Hz pulsed
4 3840 Hz pulsed
5 1200 intermittent
6 2133 intermittent
7 3200 intermittent
8 4800 intermittent
OFF
Speaker Amplifier
Headphone Amplifier
voltage
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2x 250 mW into 2x 8 Ω balanced transformer output,
ungrounded
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Mike Amplifier
REU6100
Specifications (Mike Amplifier)
Number
4 or 6 (depends on variant)
Mike Input (Standard Carbon Mike)
Sensitivity
100…250 mV nominal
Impedance
150 Ω
Excitation voltage (idle mode)
12 VDC
Feed resistance
390 Ω
Mike Input (Dynamic Mike)
Sensitivity
0.5…4 mV nominal
Impedance
20 Ω balanced / floating
Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
AGC threshold (adjustable)
80…150 mV (standard mike)
Output regulation (∆Ue = +20 dB)
≤ +2 dB
REU6100
Specifications (Transceiver Modulation)
Mike Line Amplifier
Number of mike lines
8
Output voltage
70 mV…1.5 V adjustable
Load impedance
150 Ω nominal distortion
Frequency response
300 Hz…6 kHz (0/-3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥ 65 dB
Natural / Artificial and Duplex Sidetone
-individually selectable for each mike line-
Sidetone level
0…-15 dB selectable step 3 dB, standard - 6 dB
Key Lines (PTT Out)
Number
8
Switch action
active LO
Switch capability
27.5 VDC for OFF condition;
REU6100
Specifications (CRV Outputs)
Number
2
Channel 1 (pilot)
natural mike + headphone
Output voltage
Mike signal: 800 mV -1 dB / +3 dB headphone
Impedance
5 kΩ
Channel 2 (copilot)
natural mike + headphone
Output voltage
Mike signal: 800 mV -1 dB / +3 dB headphone
Impedance
5 kΩ
Transceiver Modulation
Technical Data
0.2…1 mV (dynamic mike)
Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
≤ 2.5% @1 kHz
max. 500 mA in LO condition
signal: -3 dB referred to mike
signal: -3 dB referred to mike
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Technical Data
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Specifications (Discrete In/Outputs)
Control Inputs (Discrete)
Number
6
Activation
active LO, ≤ 1.5 V
Input current
1 mA
Control Outputs (Discrete)
Number
4
Switch action
active LO
Switch capability
27.5 VDC for OFF condition;
Back-up Monitor
Number
1
Switch action
open contact
Norm Mode Output
27.5 VDC for OFF condition;
DC-Output
DC output
27.5 VDC / 500 mA
Control In/Outputs
Input No. Default Function
1 Winchman VOX-level selection
2 Intercom request activation (1600 Hz /
1200 Hz intermitted)
3 Winchman volume level selection
4 Alert tone cancellation
5 SELCALL / 3rd-IC-circuit activation
6 Emergency call activation (2400 Hz /
800 Hz / 1200 Hz intermitted
Output No. Default Function
1 DF- blanking
2 Cockpit CALL indication
3 Cabin CALL indication
4 3
rd
-IC-circuit activation (status indication)
max. 500 mA in LO condition
max. 500 mA in LO condition
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Specifications (Intercom Operation)
Number of participants
up to 6 clients directly connected plus clients connected
VOX threshold (adjustable)
10…100 mV (standard mike)
VOX hold time
0.5…3 s, adjustable
Distortion
≤ 2.5% @1 kHz
Frequency response
300 Hz…6 kHz (0/-3 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio
≥ 60 dB
Input/output voltage on IC-ring audio lines
775 mV / 0 dBm
Input/output impedance of IC-ring audio
600 Ω (must be terminated)
Priority muting during transmission
≥ 80 dB
Intercom switch-off attenuation
≥ 80 dB
Intercom circuits
cockpit / cabin / 3rd-IC-circuit
Call activation or discrete input
CALL button (selectable)
Quit function connection/separation of
ISOL button (selectable)
REU6100
Specifications (Build In Test Equipment (BITE)
Power On BuiId-In Test (PBIT)
Activation
Start automatically with power on
Test scope for REU, all ACUs and EM6100
Controllers and memories, tone generator, headphone
Indication system under test
Test LED lights up on ACU610X
Duration
max. 5 s
Test result output
GO: After test is finished, the test LED is off
Continuous Build-In Test (CBIT)
Activation
Permanently active coverage, controllers and data
Failure indication
Optical; TEST LED flashes and can be reset on
Initiated Build-In Test (IBIT)
Activation
Push the TEST button on ACU610X
Build-In Test Representation
Test running indicator
Test LED lights up
Test result output
GO: The test LED is off
test activations and indications.
Intercom Operation
lines
IC-circuits
Build In Test Equipment (BITE)
Technical Data
to IC line
50…500 µV (dynamic mike)
if connected
and speaker amps., power supply
(The system operates in normal mode after successful test)
NOGO: The test LED flashes
transfer
ACU610X, if no fatal error
NOGO: The test LED flashes
• A short push of the test button acknowledge the failure indication.
• The last 10 IBIT results are stored in a non-volatile memory and can be read out with the
configuration software.
• For REU6100-X-(3XX) variant with glass cockpit, please see related glass cockpit manual for
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REU6100
Specifications (Back-up Operation)
Manual activation
Use the back-up switch at ACU1 or ACU2
Automatic activation
Upon supply busses failure or defection of internal
Transceiver (radio) assignment
ACU1 - TX1, ACU2- TX2
Fixed input
ACU1 - FIX1, ACU2- FIX2
Intercom level pilot/copilot
Fixed at 50%
CVR 1and 2 level
Fixed at 50%
For REU6100-X-(3XX) variant with glass cockpit, please see related glass cockpit manual for
REU6100
Specifications (Control Data Interface REU - ACU)
Interface
CANbus
Protocol
Becker specific (Becker Bus Protocol proprietary)
REU6100-X-(3XX)
Specifications (Control Data Interface REU - Glass )
Interface
RS232/422, baud rate 38400 b/s,
Protocol
Becker specific (Becker Bus Protocol proprietary)
REU6100-X-(3XX)
Specifications (Control Data Interface REU - REU )
Interface
RS232/422, baud rate 38400 b/s,
Protocol
Becker specific (Becker Bus Protocol proprietary)
REU6100
Specifications
Dimensions HxWxD
195 x 57 x 338.50 mm
Dimensions depth with EM6100
379.00 mm
Weight
REU6100
≤ 3 kg
Mounting tray MT519
< 0.5 kg
Case size
ATR fixture
Case material (REU6100)
AIMg
back-up activations and indications.
Back-up Operation
Control Data Interface REU - ACU
Control Data Interface REU - Glass Cockpit
power supply or processor failure
8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit
Control Data Interface REU - REU
8 data, no parity, 1 stop bit
Dimensions & Weight
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Technical Data
REU6100
Specifications
D-Sub 50-pin male shift lock
4x with locking devices
19pol male
1x bayonet,
Sub miniature 5-pole female
1x for memory module EM6100
Device Connectors
The connectors are coded to prevent misconnection.
Souriau, Type 851-02 E14-19 P50, shell 14
Software
In accordance with EUROCAE / RTCA document ED-12B/DO-178B the software is specified as:
LEVEL C
1.8.19.1 Configuration Software
Detailed information please see "Configuration Software" page 69.
Hardware
Complex Electronic Hardware (CEH) is used inside REU6100-X-(XXX).
In accordance with system development assurance level of the DVCS6100 the Hardware Design
Assurance Level is:
LEVEL C
The DVCS6100 has been certified in year 2005 and has been qualified in accordance with all
standards which have been required by the authorities EASA and FAA at that time.
To apply RTCA DO-254 has not been required by the authorities and has therefore not been applied.
Continued Airworthiness
• Maintenance of the REU6100 is "on condition" only.
• Periodic maintenance of this product is not required.
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Characteristics
Section
Cat.
Condition
Temperature and Altitude
4
D1
Ground Survival Low Temperature
4.5.1
D1
-55 °C
Short-Time Operating Low Temperature
4.5.1
D1
-40 °C
Operating Low Temperature
4.5.2
D1
-40 °C
Ground Survival High Temperature
4.5.3
D1
+85 °C
Short-Time Operating High Temperature
4.5.3
D1
+70 °C
Operating High Temperature
4.5.4
D1
+70 °C
In-Flight Loss of Cooling
4.5.5
X
no auxiliary cooling required
Altitude
4.6
D1
50 000 ft
Temperature Variation
5
B
5 °C per minute
Humidity
6
B
48 h at 65 °C at 95% relative humidity
Shock
7.2
B
6 g in all directions
Crash Safety
7.3
B
20 g shock; 20 g acceleration
Vibration
8
S; U
M; G
Explosion Proofness
9
X
-
Waterproofness
10
X
-
Fluids Susceptibilities
11
X
-
Sand and Dust
12
X
-
Fungus Resistance
13
X
-
Salt Spray
14
X
-
Magnetic Effect
15
Z
less than 0.3 m
Power Input
16
B
-
Voltage Spike
17
A
-
Audio Freq. Conducted Susceptibility
18
B
-
Induced Signal Susceptibility
19.0
AC
-
Radio Frequency Susceptibility
20
WR
-
Emission of Radio Frequency Energy
21
M
-
Lightning Induced Transients
22
A3E3X
Lightning Direct Effects
23
X
-
Icing
24
X
-
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
25
A
-
Fire, Flammability
26
X
-
Technical Data
Environmental Conditions
The test was done in accordance with EUROCAE/RTCA ED-14E/DO-160E under consideration of the
recorded environmental categories and conditions:
Susceptibility
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