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Revision History:
October 2010 – Initial Printing
May 2012 – Inserted section 1.4: FCC regarding FCC ID and emissions.
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Table of Contents
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Table 1: Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 6
Table 2: Equipment Supplied ........................................................................................................................ 7
Table 3: Equipment Not Supplied ................................................................................................................. 7
Table 4: Rear Connector Pin Functions ....................................................................................................... 17
Figure 1: Unit Controls ................................................................................................................................ 11
Figure 2: Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 3: P1 Connector Pin Out................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 4: Panel Cut Out ............................................................................................................................... 16
Figure 5: Mounting Tray Assembly Exploded View................................................................................... 16
Figure 6: COM 2000 Basic Wiring Diagram................................................................................................ 18
Figure 7: Interface with AP100 .................................................................................................................... 18
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................................4
1.2 SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................4
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................4
1.4 FCC Emission Band ........................................................................................................................................5
1.5 SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................................................6
1.6 EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED ..............................................................................................................................7
1.7 EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT SUPPLIED .......................................................................................7
1.8 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................................7
SECTION II - INSTALLATION 8
2.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................................8
2.1.1 Scope .....................................................................................................................................................8
2.2 UNPACKING AND INSPECTION................................................................................................................8
2.3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .........................................................................................8
2.3.1 Cooling Requirements ...........................................................................................................................8
2.3.2 Mounting Requirements ........................................................................................................................8
2.3.3 Wire Harness Fabrication ......................................................................................................................9
2.3.4 COM 2000 Installation ..........................................................................................................................9
2.4 POST INSTALLATION CHECK...................................................................................................................9
2.4.1 Operational Check ...............................................................................................................................10
2.4.2 Final Inspection ...................................................................................................................................10
2.5 LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................................................................10
SECTION III - OPERATION 11
3.1 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................11
3.1.1 Scope ...................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.2 Display Functions ................................................................................................................................11
3.1.3 User Controls .......................................................................................................................................11
3.2 System Configuration....................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Accessing Setup Functions ..................................................................................................................13
SECTION IV - WARRANTY AND SERVICE 14
4.1 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............................................................................................................................14
4.2 SERVICE ......................................................................................................................................................14
Appendix A – INSTALLATION DRAWINGS AND CONNECTOR LAYOUT 15
Appendix B – WIRING DIAGRAMS 18
Appendix C – Certifications 19
7.1 TSO Certification: .........................................................................................................................................19
Appendix D – INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS 20
8.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................20
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1 SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing our COM 2000 – VHF Transceiver. Here at Val Avionics Ltd., our core design
philosophy is based on the ease of installation and use. The COM 2000 represents 20 years of refinement in that
process, based on the feedback of customers that have used the COM 760. The COM 2000 takes the original idea of
the COM 760: a simple to use, reliable, and without the frills of other radios; Overhauled and incorporating new
and exciting features.
That design philosophy translates into the ease of installation and simple operation makes the COM 2000 – VHF
Transceiver a communication solution for a wide variety of aircraft panels, from the Homebuilt through heavy
twins. The COM 2000 satisfies the need for compact, fully intergraded, quality radio that can be counted on to
provide years of reliable service.
Before installing and /or using your new COM 2000 please read this manual completely. This will ensure proper
installation and familiarize you with all of the features your COM has to offer.
1.2 SCOPE
This manual will provide detailed information about the installation and operation of the COM 2000 – VHF
Transceiver. It will also provide equipment limitation information and instructions for continued airworthiness.
1.3 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
The COM 2000 has been designed for simplicity. It is intuitive to install and operate. Using state of the art
technology Val Avionics Ltd. has created a radio that will provide the pilot with simple and easy to operate
communications.
The COM 2000 also has an enhanced display that features both active and standby frequency displays. As an added
feature from the classing COM 760, the unit now features non-volatile memory for both the active and standby
frequencies. No longer do you need a memory power line to maintain your frequencies. Also included is a
revolutionary 15 channel quick access memory (The largest in the industry). The display also incorporates the latest
in high intensity LED technology that provides excellent view ability even in direct sunlight.
The unit’s controls have been designed for simple user interface. The concentric knobs on the right side of the unit
select the standby frequency, with a push button flip-flop to load the standby frequency into the active window. The
inner concentric knob on the left side of the unit selects the volume. The outer left knob controls the squelch
allowing a pilot to quiet noisy channels, or receive weak signals, all from the twist of a knob. The push button on
the left side knob set lets the user select a previously stored channel in memory. A long push of the left button will
power the unit down.
The COM 2000 has one internal receiver. The internal receiver operating from 118.00 MHz to 137.975 MHz. This
receiver is capable of receiving down to 2µV with a 6dB signal to noise ratio.
The COM 2000 has many audio inputs and outputs to facilitate any installation. The unit has 2 capacitively coupled
audio inputs for adding a Nav receiver audio output or other such audio device. The COM also has a 5W speaker
output and 50mW headphone output.
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1.4 FCC
The COM 2000 transceiver is a Voice Modulated communications device utilizing Amplitude modulation,
with a maximum power of 10W, operating in the 6K00A3E emission designator, with a 25kHz channel spacing.
This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B receiver, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC rules, as well as the emission requirements set forth in Part 87 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when it is operated in an aircraft environment. The unit
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the unit in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
own expense.
FCC ID: EZN5PRCOM2000
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1.5 SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS
Environmental: (RTCA/DO160D)
Physical Dimensions:
Height 1.0 inches (2.54 cm)
Width 6.25 inches (15.88 cm)
Depth 9.0 inches (22.86 cm)
Weight: 3.25 pounds (1.5 kg)
Mounting: Panel mounted, no shock mounting required
Temperature Range: -20 to +55 Celsius with short time operations at
+70 Celsius
Power Requirements:
Voltage 11.0 to 30.0 VDC
Current 0.5 Amp Rec. 3 Amp max transmit
Receiver:
VHF Frequency 118.00 to 136.975 MHz
Sensitivity 2 µV to provide a 6dB S+N:N
Channel Spacing 25 kHz
Stability
Selectivity
Audio output
AGC Characteristics From 10 µV to 200 µV the audio level will not
Transmitter:
Carrier Power 8W nom. RMS
Duty Cycle 50%
Manufacturer’s Model Number
Part Number VPN 0800105
±.002%
≥60dB
5W to 4Ω Spk 50mW to 600Ω Phone
vary more than 3db.
COM 2000
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