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Transponder Design
BXT6513
with EM module
BXT6513
with mounting tray and backshell
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1.7
Added: Technical details.
Added: Equipment details for configuration and
2.5
Added: Details about configuration and interf ac es.
2.8
Updated: More details for configuration tasks.
List of Effective Pages and Changes
Only technical relevant modifications are described in this table.
3.3.1. Operating with OEM Con troll er ......................................................................................... 60
3.4. Read Out and Reset Error Flags ................................................................................................ 60
4. Index ............................................................................................................................................. 64
Figure 11: Service Connector inside the Aircraft .................................................................................................... 44
Figure 13: Single Unit Installation .......................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 14: Dual Unit Installation ............................................................................................................................. 48
Figure 15: Dual Unit Installation, Data Source = External Memory Module ........................................................... 49
Figure 16: External Memory Module via Backshell ................................................................................................ 49
Figure 17: Single Unit Installation, Data Source = Internal Memory ....................................................................... 50
Figure 18: Single Unit Installation - Antenna Diversity ........................................................................................... 50
Figure 19: Dual Unit Installation - Antenna Diversity .............................................................................................. 51
Figure 20: Single Unit Installation - Single Controller ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 21: Single Unit Installation – Dual Controller ............................................................................................... 52
Figure 22: Single Unit Installation – Dual Controller ............................................................................................... 53
European Organisation for Civil Aviation Equipment
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
FCC
Flight Control Computer
FMC
Flight Management Computer
FLS
Field Loadable Software
GND
Ground (electrical)
GNSS
Global Navigation Satellite System
GPS
Global Positioning System
IBIT
Initiated Built-In Test
ICAO
International Civil Aviation Organization
ID
Identifier
I/O
Inputs/Outputs
IP
Internet Protocol
IRS
Inertial Reference System
LED
Light Emitting Diode
MCP
Mode Control Panel
MSL
Mean Sea Level
NAV
Navigation
PBIT
Power-On Built-In Test
PC
Personal Computer
RF
Radio Frequency
RTCA
Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics Inc.
RX
Receiver, Receive
SI
Surveillance Identifier
SW
Software
List of Abbreviations
Altitude Code
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List of Abbreviations
TCAS
Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
TX
Transmitter
USB
Universal Serial Bus
VHF
Very High Frequency
XPDR
Transponder
Units
A
Ampere
mA
Milliampere
°C
Degree Celsius
cm
Centimeter
dBm
Power Ratio In Decibel
dB
Decibel
ft
Foot, feet
g
Gram
kg
Kilogram
kHz
Kilohertz
km/h
Kilometer Per Hour
kt
Knots
MHz
Megahertz
Mbps
Mega Bits Per Second
mm
Millimeter
Nm
Newton Meter
Ohm (Ω)
Resistance
s
Second
V
Volt
mV
Millivolt
W
Watt
mW
Milliwatt
"
Inch
Units
Installation and Operation
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Installation and Operation
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 burning,
Material
Suitable for recycling
Disposal
Metal
yes
no
Plastics
yes
no
Circuit boards
no
yes
The user is responsible for protective covers and/or additional safety measures
Installation and Operation
toxic fumes may develop.
This product contains m aterials that fall under the special disposal r egulation, which corresponds to
the EC directive for dangerous disposal material. We recommend disposing of the respective materials
in accordance with the respecti vely valid env ironmental laws. The following table states the materials
suitable for recycling and the materials which have to be disposed of separately.
Dispose of the circuit boards:
• Disposal via a technical waste dump which is allowed to take on e.g. electrolytic
aluminium capacitors. Do under no circumstances dump the circuit boards with
normal waste dump.
Warranty Conditions
User Conversions and Changes are Not Permitted.
Any change made by the u ser excludes any liabilit y on our part (excluding th e work described in th is
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 mounting instructions.
We cannot provide any guarantee for other mounting methods.
Conditions of Utilization
General Introductory Notes
With this dev ice you bought a product which was manufactured and tested before deliv ery with the
utmost care.
Please take your tim e to read the follo wing notes which you ought to follo w closely during ins tallation
and operation.
Unless, all claim s under the warranty will becom e void and a reduced service lif e or even damages
must be expected.
in order to prevent damages to persons and electric accidents.
Additional Conditions of Utilization
Please refer to "Safety-Conscious Utilization", page 19.
Non Warranty Clause
We checked the co nte nts o f this publication for compliance with the ass ocia ted h ar d a nd s of t ware. We
can, however, not exclude discrepancies and do therefore not accept any liability for the exact
compliance. The inform ation in th is publication is regularl y checked, nec essar y corrections wil l be part
of the subsequent publications.
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1.8.3. Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................... 27
This manual descr ibes t he operation and insta llation of the rem ote contr olled BX T6513-(0XX) Mode S
Transponder. The ID label on your device shows the part number for identification purposes (see
"Type Plate", page 31).
Before starting operation of the unit(s) please read this manual carefully, with particular attention to the
description referring to your device(s).
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General Description
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Installation X X
Operation X X
Theory of Operation
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N/A
Maintenance and Repair
X
N/A
Illustrated Parts List
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N/A
Modification and Changes
X
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Circuit Diagrams
X
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Certifications X N/A
Attachments X N/A
Introduction
1.1. Introduction
The technical information in this document apply to the described product BXT6513-(0XX).
The manuals “Maintenance and Repair” (M&R), “Installat ion a nd Operation (I&O) contain the follo win g
sections:
Section
M&R
I&O
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Actual generation of each ADS-B message type and data within each message
General Description
Purpose of Equipment
1.2. Purpose of Equipment
The BXT6513-(0XX) transponder is designed as a remote c ontrolled single bloc k unit and is intended
for installation in aircraft avionics bay.
BXT6513-(0XX) is a transponder which provides to other stations Mode A/C/S messages as well
ADS-B Extended Squitter functionality (ES).
BXT6513-(0XX) is a remote controlled unit, which does not include a control panel. It can receive
commands and provides data through a set of standard interfaces.
Features:
• Control Interface ARINC 429.
• Mode A - in this mode, the 4096 character code is sent as a reply to interrogation from
a ground station.
• Mode C - in this mode, the encoded altitude is sent in addition to the mode A reply.
o Data range for 25 ft resolution: -1000… 50187 ft.
o Data range for 100 ft resolution: -1000… 126750 ft.
o The altitude information must be delivered from an external device.
• Mode S - interrogations are selective and Mode S transponders will respond to a
single directed interrogation from ground stations or another aircraft with ICAO 24-bit
address.
• ADS-B Broadcast-Only System, transmit:
o Airborne Position Message,
o Surface Position Message,
o Airborne Velocity Message,
o Aircraft Identification and C ateg ory Message,
o Aircraft Operational Status Mes sage,
o Extended Squitter Aircraft Status Message.
• Diversity - operation with two antennas (top and bottom), required for installation in
aircrafts with gross mass in excess of 5700 kg or a maximum cruising true airspeed
in excess of 175 kt (324 km/h).
• Support of the SI code (Surveillance Identifier).
• Register capability for elementary surveillance (ELS) and enhanced surveillance (EHS).
• Data link capability.
• GPS receiver connection capability.
• Selftests (BITs) are integrated in the transponder.
depends on availability of navigation data and GPS capabilities.
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General Description
B
XT
65
13 - (0XX)
Identifier
000 – Diversity
Model
Variants Overview
1.3. Variants Overview
Within the part number, the meaning of "BXT6513-(0XX)" is:
1.3.1. Software Status
Details please see "Software Data Plate", page 32.
010 – Single antenna
1.4. Scope of Functionality
BXT6513-(0XX) is a transponder providing downlink of aircraft information and single antenna and
diversity antenna installations. For single antenna one shall be installed on the bottom side. For
diversity one antenna is installed on the top side, and the other on the bottom side of the aircraft
fuselage (detailed type description see "Type Plate", page 31).
The BXT6513-(0XX) operates on rad ar frequencies; r eceiving ground radar and ACAS inter rogations
and replies via its transmitter with coded pulse packages on 1090 MHz. A
special position identification pulse (SPI) can be added for a period of 18 seconds to each pulse
package after activation of the dedicated discrete signal input on the unit.
The BXT6513-(0XX) meets Mode S Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) requirements.EHS parameters
require additional interface with other aircraft systems and the BXT6513-(0XX). Aircraft that can
provide the list of eight Do wnlink Aircraft Param eters (DAPs) listed in BDS regis ters 4.0, 5.0 and 6.0
are considered to be Mode S EHS capable. Aircraft that cannot provide these parameters will be
considered as, not EHS capable.
1.4.1. Fixed and Non-Volatile Data
The BXT6513-(0XX) configuration is stored in a non-volatile memory. There are two possibilities
where to store configuration data:
• Use the internal memory
• Use the external memory module EM6100.
The selection of equipment configuration source is done by hardware configuration (see “Unit
Configuration", page 46).
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XPDR Receiver
bottom
Interrogation/
Reply
Processing
XPDR Receiver
top
XPDR
Transmitter
Antenna Switch
ADS-B Out message
ADLP
Control&Status
Configuration
Suppression Line
General Description
Scope of Functionality
1.4.2. Diversity
Antenna diversity reduce t he potential for antenna "shading ", and helps to prevent target drop out in
each situation.
BXT6513-(000) is capable to oper ate with two antennas (top an d bottom), required for insta llation in
aircrafts with gross mass in excess of 5700 kg or a maximum cruising true airspeed in excess of
175 kt (324 km/h).
1.4.3. Mode S
BXT6513-(0XX) as Mode S transponder is an airborne part of Mode S
Secondary Surveillance Radar system which detects ground interrogations arriving at 1030 MHz
signal frequency, processes them and generates responses at 1090 MHz signal frequency.
Figure 1: Block Diagram – Mode S Transponder Concept
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ADS-B is a GPS based t ec hno logy to define and provide aircr af t rele vant data. To support ADS-B Out,
the aircraft needs a certified GPS receiver as the position so urce, and this device to send the ADS-B
data. This data can be received by other air- and ground stations.
The Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADS-B Out) function provides position,
velocity and status data on the transpon der f or broadcasting as extended squitters (ES). When data is
available, it is transmitted at specific periods and enable other participants to determine current
position, velocity and status of the aircraft without interrogation.
BXT6513-(0XX) is an ADS-B class B1 or B1S (airc raft broadcast only) Mode S trans ponder capable
for automatically sending out ADS-B data like:
• ( BD S 0,5) Airborne Position Message.
o SPI.
o Emergency Indicator.
o Barometric Altitude.
o Quality Indicator (NIC).
o Latitude (Airborne Position).
o Longitude (Airborne Posit io n).
• ( BD S 0,6) Surface Position Message.
o Quality Indicator (NIC).
o Latitude (Surface Position).
o Longitude (Surface Position).
o Surface Ground Speed.
o Surface Ground Track.
• ( BD S 0,8) Aircraft ID and Category Message.
o Aircraft Identification & Categorie.
• ( BD S 0,9) Airborne Velocity.
o Airborne Ground Velocity.
o Geometric to Barometric Altitude Difference.
o Geometric Vertical Speed.
• ( BD S 6,1) Emergency/Priorit y Status.
o Squawk Code.
o Emergency Status.
• ( BD S 6,5) Aircraft Operational Status Message, Airbor ne a nd Surface.
o Quality Indicator (NACp, NACv and GVA).
o Quality Indicator (SIL and SDA).
o Version Indicator.
o Surface Length/Width.
o Surface Antenna Offset.
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1.4.5. Supported Transponder Messages
BXT6513 supports the following Binary Data Selector (BDS) registers.
General Mode S Registers:
• ( BD S 1,0) Data Link Capability Report.
• ( BD S 1,7) Common Usage GICB Capability Report.
• (BDS 1,8 to 1,C) Mode S Specific Servic es G IC B Capability Report.
• ( BD S 6,5) Aircraft Operational Status Message, Airborne.
• ( BD S 6,5) Aircraft Operational Status Mes s age, Surf ac e.
General Description
Scope of Functionality
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General Description
We recommend the usage of the External Memory module EM6100 as data
Scope of Functionality
1.4.6. Interfaces
1.4.6.1. ARINC429
The ARINC 429 specification is a standard how avionics equipment and systems communicate on
aircraft. The specification defines:
• Electrical characteristics,
• Word structures,
• Protocol for bus communication.
Electrical and data form at charac terist ics ar e defined f or a two-wire serial bus with one transm itter and
up to 20 receivers. This simple architecture provides a highly reliable transfer of data. The bus is
capable of operating at a speed of 100 kbit/s.
For detailed information about ARINC 429 specifications please refer to: www.arinc.com.
Copyright Note ARINC: ARINC429 is a privately copy written specification developed to provide interchange ability and
interoperability of line replaceable units (LRUs) in commercial aircraf t. ARINC stands for Aeronaut ical Radio, I nc.
1.4.6.2. Logical Inputs/Outputs
The hardware design of BXT6513-(0XX) provides a subset of inputs and outputs required for
transponder operation.
1.4.6.3. Status and Control Ports
The hardware design of BXT6513-(0XX) provides a subset of ports for provide information about
transponder status and for controlling.
1.4.6.4. Internal and External Memory
An internal or exter nal memory is used as configuration data s ource, saving aircr aft data installation
and configuration data.
On start-up BXT6513-(0XX) reads from this non-volatile memory configuration data which include
parameters specif ic to the actual airc raft and inst allation. Typicall y, an external mem ory (EM) is used.
If BXT6513-(0XX) is replaced e.g. for maintenance, so the new BXT6513-(0XX) can be assembled
with the external m emor y module in t his wa y it is g uarantee d that a ll relev ant data is availa ble for fast
& easy exchange.
source.
1.4.7. Built-In Test
BXT6513-(0XX) has advanced Built-In-Test. It monitors most of internal circuits against failures.
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•The installation of the BXT6513-(0XX) into an aircraft may be carried out
Excessive pulses on the DC bus of the aircraft may cause damage on electrical
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the ADS-B Out system is
•Installation of BXT6513-(0XX) is limited to configurations where the aircraft
1.5. Safety-Conscious Utilization
For safe operation of the product the following notes have to be observed:
only by an authorized installation company. The country regulations always
have to be observed.
•Use the product only within the specified conditions, see "Technical Data"
page 20.
•Circuit breaker:
o Use the recommended fuses in the power line to protect the application,
see "Technical Data", page 20.
circuits of any installed instrument.
compliant with current national regulations e.g. AC 20-165B and to ensure
compatibility between the BXT6513 and the ADS-B Out position source
equipment.
General Description
Safety-Conscious Utilization
1.6. Restriction for Use
is equipped with an ARINC-743A compliant GNSS receiver having an time
mark output, the transponder is configured to use the time mark signal and
time mark output of the GNSS receiver is connected to the corresponding
input of the transponder.
•Installation of BXT6513-(0XX) is limited to configurations where the aircraft
has Weight-On-Wheels/Ground Sensor, the transponder is configured to
use Weight-On-Wheels/Ground Sensor input and Weight-OnWheels/Ground Sensor is connect ed to the correspond ing input of the
transponder.
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General Description
BXT6513-(0XX)
Specifications
Supply voltage
28 VDC (18.0...32.2 VDC)
Emergency voltage
18 VDC min.
Power consumption
27 W max.
Recommended external fuse protection
3 A
RF port
Impedance
50 Ω
Transmitter frequency
1090 ± 1 MHz
Transmitter power
min. 125 W at antenna terminal
Receiver frequency
1030 MHz
Mode A/C sensitivity
-73 ± 4 dBm at antenna terminal
Mode S sensitivity
-74 ± 3 dBm at antenna terminal
Interrogations - Mode
Mode A, C, A/S All Call, C/S All Call,
Replay rate capability
Mode A/C
Continuous: 500 replies per second
Mode S
60 long replies per second
Squitter
Short (56 bits): Acquisition
Long (112 bits): Identification
Interface
Control Interface
ARINC 718A, 3x ARINC 429 In
Air Data Computer
ARINC 706, 2x ARINC 429 In
ADLP
ARINC 718A, 1x ARINC 429 In, 1x ARINC 429 Out
FCC
ARINC 701, 1x ARINC 429 In
FMC
ARINC 702, 1x ARINC 429 In
Technical Data
1.7. Technical Data
1.7.1. General Characteristics
Mode S (DF=0, 4, 5, 11, 16, 20, 21)
Peak (100 ms): 1200 replies per second
12 short and 6 long replies in 100 ms
4 short and 4 long replies in 25 ms
2 short and 2 long replies in 1.6 ms
Airborne Position
Airborne Velocity
Surface Position
Aircraft Operational Status
Extended Squitter Aircraft Status
Custom messages (TYPE=23)
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