Wulfsberg C-5000 Installation Manual
C-5000 COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER
INSTALLATION MANUAL
Wulfsberg Electronics Division, located in Prescott, Arizona, designs and manufactures the
C-5000 Communication Management Controller
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Section 1 - Introduction
1. Using This Manual...................................................................................................... 1-1
2. Components ............................................................................................................... 1-2
A. Communication Managem ent Controller....................................................... 1-2
B. FLEXCOMM II ............................................................................................... 1-2
C. FLEXCOMM I................................................................................................ 1-3
D. Part Numbering.............................................................................................. 1-4
Section 2 - System Installation
1. General.......................................................................................................................2-1
2. System Specifications................................................................................................. 2-1
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A. C-5000 Communication Management Controller.......................................... 2-1
B. FLEXCOMM II ............................................................................................... 2-2
C. FLEXCOMM I................................................................................................ 2-8
3. System Interface......................................................................................................... 2-9
A. C-5000 Control Unit/FLEXCOMM II RT System Interface .......................... 2-10
B. C-5000 Control Unit/FLEXCOMM I RT System Interface ........................... 2-11
C. C-5000 Control Unit/Hybrid FLEXCOMM II/FLEXCOMM I Interface.......... 2-12
4. System Operational Modes ...................................................................................... 2-13
A. Single Channel Normal Operation............................................................... 2-13
B. Simulcast Operation .................................................................................... 2-13
C. Relay Operation........................................................................................... 2-13
D. Relay with Simulcast Operation................................................................... 2-13
E. Repeater Operation..................................................................................... 2-13
F. Dual C-5000 Operation................................................................................ 2-13
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SECTION 3 – MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
1. General.......................................................................................................................3-1
2. Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment........................................................................ 3-1
3. General Installation Requirements ............................................................................. 3-2
A. Component Weights...................................................................................... 3-2
4. Installation of Multipin Crimp Connectors................................................................... 3-3
A. Contacts and Crimp Tool Information............................................................ 3-3
B. Contacts and Insertion/Removal Tool Manufacturer Name and Address..... 3-3
5. Installation of C-5000.................................................................................................. 3-3
6. Installation of RT-5000................................................................................................ 3-3
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7. Installation of Antennas .............................................................................................. 3-4
A. AT-560 / AT-5000 .......................................................................................... 3-4
B. FC-50............................................................................................................. 3-4
C. AT-550........................................................................................................... 3-4
D. FC-5000......................................................................................................... 3-4
E. AT-50 and AT-51........................................................................................... 3-4
F. FC-50............................................................................................................. 3-5
G. AT-400........................................................................................................... 3-5
H. AT-140........................................................................................................... 3-5
SECTION 4 - ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
1. General.......................................................................................................................4-1
2. Wiring Considerations................................................................................................. 4-1
A. C-5000 System Interface Connector, P500................................................... 4-2
B. C-5000 Transceiver Interface, RT-5000...................................................... 4-13
C. RT-=5000 Transceiver Installation .............................................................. 4-17
D. C-5000 Communication Management Controller Installation...................... 4-35
E. C-5000 Transceiver Interface FLEXCOMM................................................. 4-37
F. C-5000 Transceiver Interface...................................................................... 4-47
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SECTION 5 – CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 5-1
Features...................................................................................................................... 5-1
Transceiver Overview................................................................................................. 5-1
Steps to Successful Setup and Operation.................................................................. 5-3
Basic Operation ....................................................................................................................... 5-4
Front Panel & Controls ............................................................................................... 5-4
The Home Page.......................................................................................................... 5-6
Turning the System On and Off.................................................................................. 5-7
Setting the Display Brightness.................................................................................... 5-7
Setting the Volume Level............................................................................................ 5-7
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Selecting a Preset Channel Using the Cursor/Value Knob........................................ 5-8
Selecting a Channel Using the Keypad...................................................................... 5-8
Selecting a Channel by Alphanumeric Identifier......................................................... 5-9
Selecting the Manual Channel.................................................................................... 5-8
Using the Direct/Repeat Feature .............................................................................. 5-10
Receiving/Transmitting............................................................................................. 5-10
Enabling/Disabling Transceivers .............................................................................. 5-11
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SECTION 5 –CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING (cont’d)
Disabling (Turning Off) a Transceiver.......................................................... 5-11
Enabling (Turning On) a Transceiver .......................................................... 5-11
Using the Edit Page............................................................................................................... 5-13
Editing a Preset Channel.......................................................................................... 5-13
Editing a Manual Channel......................................................................................... 5-14
Changing PL and DPL (CTCSS and DCS) Tones ................................................... 5-14
Turning Tones Off........................................................................................ 5-14
Selecting a CTCSS Tone ............................................................................ 5-15
Selecting a DCS Tone ................................................................................. 5-15
Changing Transmit Power........................................................................................ 5-16
Changing Modulation Type....................................................................................... 5-16
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Changing Receiver Bandwidth................................................................................. 5-17
Enhanced System Features .................................................................................................. 5-18
Phone Patch Mode................................................................................................... 5-18
Simulcast Operation ................................................................................................. 5-18
Relay Operation........................................................................................................ 5-19
Relay/Simulcast Operation....................................................................................... 5-20
Repeater Operation .................................................................................................. 5-21
Encryption Features............................................................................................................... 5-22
Turning Encryption On and Off................................................................................. 5-22
Selecting an Encryption Key..................................................................................... 5-22
Performing an OTAR ................................................................................................ 5-23
Erasing Encryption Keys........................................................................................... 5-24
Manually Loading Encryption Keys .......................................................................... 5-25
Programming Preset Channels.............................................................................................. 5-27
Programming Preset Channels Using the Front Page ............................................. 5-27
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SECTION 5 –CONFIGURATION AND PROGRAMMING (cont’d)
Configuring the C-5000..........................................................................................................5-32
Configuring the C-5000............................................................................................. 5-32
Configuring the C-5000 to Control an RT-5000........................................................ 5-34
Configuring the C-5000 to Control a Non RT-5000 .................................................. 5-35
Setting Passwords.................................................................................................... 5-38
Setting Miscellaneous Configuration Options........................................................... 5-39
Configuring the C-5000 Using a PC ......................................................................... 5-40
Downloading a Configuration from RP into the C-5000 .............................. 5-40
Uploading a Configuration from the C-5000 into RP................................... 5-41
RSS Software Description and Programming ....................................................................... 5-43
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Before You Begin...................................................................................................... 5-43
Main Menu Operations ............................................................................................. 5-43
Personality Programm ing (Conventional Ana log FM Person al ities ) ........................ 5-50
Personality Programm ing (Conventional P25 Persona liti es).................................... 5-53
Glossary................................................................................................................................. 5-58
Appendix A – CTCSS (PL) Tone Codes................................................................................ 5-61
Appendix B – Mode 2 Operation............................................................................................ 5-63
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SECTION 6 – SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE
1. General.......................................................................................................................7-1
2. System Checkout........................................................................................................ 7-1
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IMPORTANT
This manual contains information pertaining to the installation of the C-5000
Communication Management Controller with FLEXCOMM II and FLEXCOMM I.
FLEXCOMM II consists of the RT-5000 Transceiver, appropriate antennas, and optional
equipment as required. FLEXCOMM I consists of the RT-9600 Transceiver, RT-9600F
Transceiver, RT-7200 Transceiver, and optional combinations of up to three of the
following FLEXCOMM Transceivers: RT-30, RT-118, RT-138(F), RT-406F, RT-450,
appropriate antennas, and optional equipment as required. The C-5000 can also
interface with combined applications of FLEXCOMM II and FLEXCOMM I, i.e., a hybrid
RT System configuration that consists of both RT-5000 and FLEXCOMM I Transceivers.
1. Using This Manual
This manual is divided into the following sections:
SECTION 1- INTRODUCTION
This section contains an overview of the contents of this manual and lists the components
installed in FLEXCOMM I and FLEXCOMM II systems using the C-5000.
SECTION 2 - SYSTEM INSTALLATION
This section covers the general system characteristics, interface capabilities and power
requirements.
SECTION 3 - MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
This section contains system component dimensions, the racking requirements, weights, and
component installation dat a.
SECTION 4 - FLEXCOMM II ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This section contains the wiring information to install the C-5000 Control Unit with the
FLEXCOMM II Transceiver in an airc raft.
SECTION 5 - FLEXCOMM I ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This section contains the wiring information to install the C-5000 Control Unit with the
FLEXCOMM I Transceiver in an airc r af t.
SECTION 6 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION AND PRESET CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
This section contains the system configuration and preset channel programming procedures
for the system.
SECTION 7 - SYSTEM CHECKOUT
This section contains checkout procedure for the system after installation.
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2. Components
The following components can be installed:
A. Communication Management Controller
C-5000 PN 31300-1X02-1XX0 (See Figure 1-1)
B. FLEXCOMM II
(1) Transceivers
RT-5000 PN 400-015525-XXXX (See Table 1-1)
(2) Antennas Systems (Refer to Table 1-2)
AT-560 PN 121-040130-XX
AT-160 PN 121-040129-01
AT-5000 PN 121-040045-01
AT-550 PN 121-017850-01
AT-150 PN 153-017822-01
AT-50 PN 121-016587-01
AT-51 PN 121-016796-01
AT-140 PN 121-016584-01
AT-400 PN 121-16821-01
FC-50 Logic Converter PN 153-016586-01
FC-5000 Logic Converter PN 153-040047-01
FC-550 Logic Converter PN 153-017851
(3) RT-5000 Mounting Trays
Vertical Mounting Tray PN 300-316605-01
Horizontal Mounting Tray PN 300-316835-01
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C. FLEXCOMM I
(1) Transceivers
RT-30 PN 400-0098-XXX (See Table 1-3)
RT-118 PN 400-0119-XXX (See Table 1-4)
RT-138 PN 400-0102-XXX (See Table 1-5)
RT-138F PN 400-014525-XX/5X (See Table 1-6)
RT-406F PN 400-012785-XX/5X (See Table 1-7)
RT-450 PN 400-0103-XXX (See Table 1-8)
RT-7200 PN 400-0087-XXX (See Table 1-9)
RT-9600 PN 400-0052-XXX (See Table 1-10)
RT-9600F PN 400-0140-XXXX (See Table 1-11)
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(2) Antennas
AT-35 System PN 121-014235-XX
AT-270 PN 121-0002-000
AT-461 PN 121-0011-000
AT-462 PN 121-014378-01
AT-695 PN 121-0019-000
AT-960 PN 121-0010-000
Note: Refer to the following for information on FLEXCOMM I antennas and
installation:
a FLEXCOMM I Installation Manual, WED Manual No. 150-040011-000, for
information on FLEXCOMM Antennas.
b WED Manual No. 150-0061-000 for information on RT-9600 and RT-7200
Antennas.
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D. Part Numbering
The C-5000's basic unit part number 31300-XXXX-XXXX is configured as follows:
Figure 1-1. C-5000 Part Numbering
Note: Processor board PN 300-031315 can only be used with Parallel R/T board
PN 300-031325. Processor board PN 300-017305 can be used with Parallel
R/T PN 300-031325 and Serial R/T board PN 300-016290.
The installation and operation of the Frequency Agile C-5000 Control Unit is
limited to aircraft installations per FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 90, Section
90.423 and 90.203(h). A non-frequency agile C-5000 is available for other than
aircraft installations and is in compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations
90.203(g).
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Table 1-1. RT-5000 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-5000 Description
400-015525-0101 Transceiver, No Guard Receiver
400-015525-0201 Transceiver, Crystal Controlled Guard Receiver, 30MHz -50MHz
400-015525-0301 Transceiver, Crystal Controlled Guard Receiver, 138 MHz - 174 MHz
400-015525-0401 Transceiver, Crystal Controlled Guard Receiver, 406 MHz - 512 MHz
400-015525-0501 Transceiver, Synthesized Guard
400-015525-0611 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF 138-174 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-0711 Transceiver, VHF 138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-0811 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted UHF403 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-0911 Transceiver, UHF403 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1011 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted UHF450-520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1111 Transceiver, UHF520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1211 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted UHF800 Trunk MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1311 Transceiver, UHF800 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1411 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and
UHF800 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1511 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and UHF800 MHz MTM
Guard Receiver
400-015525-1611 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S.
Encrypted UHF800 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1711 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S. Encrypted
UHF800 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1811 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and
UHF520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-1911 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and UHF520 MHz MTM
Guard Receiver
400-015525-2011 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S.
Encrypted UHF520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-2111 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S. Encrypted
UHF520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-2211 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and
UHF403 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
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Table 1-1. RT-5000 Part Numbers (cont’d)
Part Number RT-5000 Description
400-015525-2311 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and UHF403 MHz MTM
Guard Receiver
400-015525-2411 Transceiver, D.E.S. Encrypted VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S.
Encrypted UHF403 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-2511 Transceiver, VHF138 MHz MTM Guard Receiver and D.E.S. Encrypted
UHF403 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-2611 Transceiver, DVI-XL UHF520 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
400-015525-2711 Transceiver, DVI-XL UHF800 MHz MTM Guard Receiver
Table 1-2. FLEXCOMM II Antenna Part Numbers
Part Number Antenna Description
121-040130-01 AT-560 -- 29.7 - 960 MHz 9.5” Tuned Multiband White
121-040130-02 AT-560 -- 29.7 - 960 MHz 9.5” Tuned Multiband Black
121-040129-01 AT-160 -- 29.7 – 960 MHz 9.5” Passive Multiband
121-040045-01 AT-5000 -- 29.7 – 960 MHz 5.5” (FC-5000 Req) White
121-040045-02 AT-5000 -- 29.7 – 960 MHz 5.5” (FC-5000 Req) Black
121-017850-01 AT-550 -- 29.7 – 960 MHz (FC-550 Req) White
153-017822-01 AT-150 -- 29.7 – 960 MHz (poor 30-88 MHz) White
121-016587-01 AT-50 -- 29.7 - 400MHz Autotuned Blade White
121-016796-01 AT-51 -- 29.7 - 400MHz Autotuned Blade White
121-016584-01 AT-140 -- 29.7MHz - 400MHz Blade White
121-016821-01 AT-400 -- 400MHz - 960MHZ Jet Blade White
153-016586-01 FC-50 Logic Converter -- Antenna Tuner for AT-50/51
153-040047-01 FC-5000 -- Antenna Tuner for AT-5000 and AT-560
153-017851 FC-550 Logic Converter
146-016958-01 Gasket, AT-400
146-014960-01 Gasket, AT-51
146-014959-01 Gasket, AT-50
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Table 1-3. RT-30 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-30 Description
400-0098-000 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Lo Band VHF, 29.70-49.99 MHz.
400-0098-001 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Lo Band VHF, 29.70 - 49.99 MHz, with Guard
Receiver
400-0098-002 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Lo Band VHF, 29.70 - 49.99 MHz, with Guard
Receiver and Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones.
Table 1-4. RT-118 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-118 Description
400-0119-000 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM VHF-AM Band 118.000 - 137.975 MHz,
Standard Receiver IF Bandwidth
400-0119-001 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM VHF-AM Band 118.000 - 137.975 MHz,
Wide Receiver IF Bandwidth
Table 1-5. RT-138 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-138 Description
400-0102-000 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz
400-0102-001 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
Guard Receiver.
400-0102-002 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
Guard Receiver and Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones
400-0102-003 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
increased sensitivity (precludes Guard).
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Table 1-6. RT-138F Part Numbers
Part Number RT-138F Description
400-014525-00 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000-173.9975 MHz.
400-014525-01 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
Guard Receiver.
400-014525-02 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975MHz, with Guard
Receiver and Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones.
400-014525-03 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
increased sensitivity (precludes Guard).
400-014525-50 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, Voice
Encryption interface compatible.
400-014525-51 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
Guard Receiver, Voice Encryption interface compatible.
400-014525-52 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
Guard Receiver, Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones and Voice Encryption
interface compatible.
400-014525-53 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM Hi Band VHF, 138.0000 - 173.9975 MHz, with
increased sensitivity and Voice Encryption interface compatible (precludes
Guard).
Note: All RT-138F units are compatible with Voice Encryption systems utilizing Non Return to
Zero (NRZ) modulation at a data rate of 12 Kbit/sec or less. The -5X units are
specifically wired to readi l y interfac e with Motorola and General Electric encr ypti on
modules. Additionally, all RT-138F units are compatible with Digital Coded Squelch
Systems (Motorola Digital Private Line and GE Digital Channel Guard).
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Table 1-7. RT-406F Part Numbers
Part Number RT-406F Description
400-012785-00 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz.
400-012785-01 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406-0000 511.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver.
400-012785-02 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver and Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones.
400-012785-03 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, with increased
sensitivity (precludes Guard).
400-012785-50 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, Voice
Encryption interface compatible
400-012785-51 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver, Voice Encryption interface compatible
400-012785-52 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver, Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones and Voice Encryption interface
compatible
400-012785-53 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 406.0000 511.9875 MHz, with increased
sensitivity and Voice Encryption interface compatible (precludes Guard).
Note: All RT-406F units are compatible with Voice Encryption systems utilizing Non Return to
Zero (NRZ) modulation at a data rate of 12 Kbit/sec or less. The -5X units are
specifically wired to readi l y interfac e with Motorola and General Electric encr ypti on
modules. Additionally, all RT-406F units are compatible with Digital Coded Squelch
Systems (Motorola Digital Private Line and GE Digital Channel Guard).
Table 1-8. RT-450 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-450 Description
400-0103-000 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 450.0000 - 469.9875 MHz.
400-0103-001 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 450.0000 - 469.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver.
400-0103-002 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 450.0000 - 469.9875 MHz, with Guard
Receiver and Guard Receiver CTCSS Tones.
400-0103-003 Transceiver, FLEXCOMM UHF Band, 450.0000 - 469.9875 MHz, with
increased sensitivity (precludes Guard).
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Table 1-9. RT-7200 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-7200 Description
400-0087-000 Transceiver, RT-7200 VHF HI-Band, 138 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100mW Audio, Recessed Connector.
400-0087-001 Transceiver, RT-7200 VHF HI-Band, 138.00 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver.
400-0087-002 Transceiver, RT-7200 VHF HI-Band, 138 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with CTCSS Tones.
400-0087-003 Transceiver, RT-7200 VHF HI-Band, 138 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS Tones.
Table 1-10. RT-9600 Part Numbers
Part Number RT-9600 Description
400-0052-002 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector
400-0052-005 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector, with Guard Receiver
400-0052-008 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 4/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector with CTCSS Tones
400-0052-011 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS Tones
400-0052-024 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector
400-0052-025 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver
400-0052-026 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with CTCSS Tones
400-0052-027 Transceiver, RT-9600 VHF HI-Band, 150 .00 00 - 173 .99 5 MHz, 14/ 28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS Tones
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Table 1-11. RT-9600F Part Numbers
Part Number RT-9600F Description
400-0140-002 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector
400-0140-005 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector, with Guard Receiver
400-0140-008 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector with CTCSS Tones
400-0140-011 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 14/ 28 VDC, 100 mW Audio, Protruding
Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS Tones
400-0140-024 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector
400-0140-025 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver
400-0140-026 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with CTCSS Tones
400-0140-027 Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MH z, 14/2 8 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS Tones
040-0140-052,
400-0140-152
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 -173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector and Voice Encryption interface
compatible
400-0140-055,
400-0140-155
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector, and Voice Encryption interface
compatible
400-0140-058,
400-0140-158
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector with CTCSS Tones, and Voice
Encryption interface compatible
400-0140-061,
400-0140-1611
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Protruding Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS
Tones, and Voice Encryption interface compatible
400-0140-074,
400-0140-174
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .000 0 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, and Voice Encryption interface
compatible
400-0140-075,
400-0140-175
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver, and Voice
Encryption interface compatible
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Table 1-11. RT-9600F Part Numbers (Cont’d)
Part Number RT-9600F Description
400-0140-076,
400-0140-176
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Band, 150.0000 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with CTCSS Tones, and Voice
Encryption interface compatible
400-0140-077,
400-0140-177
Transceiver, RT-9600F VHF HI-Ba nd, 150 .00 00 - 173.995 MHz, 14/28 VDC,
100 mW Audio, Recessed Connector, with Guard Receiver and CTCSS
Tones, and Voice Encryption interface compatible
Note: All RT-9600F units are compatible with Voice Encryption systems utilizing Non Return to
Zero (NRZ) modulation at a data rate of 12 Kbit/sec or less. The -05X, -06X, and -07X
units are specifically wired to readily interface with Motorola encryption modules.
Additionally, all RT-9600F units are compatible with Digital Coded Squelch Systems
(Motorola Digital Private Line and GE Digital Channel Guard).
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SECTION 2 - SYSTEM INSTALLATION
1. General
This section contains system specifications, interface information, and examples of typical system
configurations for the C-5000 Communication Management Controller installed with FLEXCOMM
II, FLEXCOMM I, or a configuration consisting of both FLEXCOMM II and FLEXCOMM I
transceivers. System power requirements are included in Table 2-1. Figures 2-1 through 2- 6
show generalized system interface diagrams.
2. Sample Systems
The following are examples of ways to configure your aircraft installation:
Figure 2-1. Single RT-5000 with Active Antenna
Figure 2-2. Single RT-5000 with Passive Antenna
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE
ANTENNA
ACTIVE OR PASSIVE
ANTENNA
Figure 2-3. Dual RT-5000 with Dual Mic/Headset
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Figure 2-4. Dual Transceiver, RT-5000 and Flexcomm I
Figure 2-5. Dual Transceiver, RT-5000 and Parallel Flexcomm I Transceivers
Figure 2-6. Dual Transceiver with External Encryption
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3. Component Specifications
COMPONENT POWER REQUIREMENTS
C-5000 VOLTAGE: 27.5 Vdc ± 20% Aircraft
CURRENT: 0.4 amps (typical)
1.3 amps (maximum external loading)
FLEXCOMM II
RT-5000
VOLTAGE: 27.5 VDC Aircraft
STANDBY: 1.7 amps
RECEIVE: 1.7 amps
TRANSMIT: 10.0 amps
FLEXCOMM I RT-30
RT-118
RT-138
Refer to FLEXCOMM I Transceiver System Installation
Manual, Manual Number 150-040011, for power
requirements.
RT-138F
RT-406F
RT-450
RT-9600
RT-9600F
RT-7200
Refer to VHF/FM Transceivers RT-7200, RT-9600,
AN/ARC-513(V) Installat ion /Oper at ors Manua l, Manual
Number 150-0061-000, for power requirements.
Table 2-1. System Power Requirements
A. C-5000 Communication Management Controller
Note: The installation and operation of the Frequency Agile C-5000 Control Unit is limited
to aircraft installations per FCC Rules and Regulations, Part 90, Section 90.423 and
90.203(h). A non-frequency agile C-5000 is available for other than aircraft
installations and is in compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations 90.203(g).
(1) Number of Channels: 350 programmable channels
(2) Temperature: -30° to + 60° C
(3) Panel Lighting: 5 Vdc, 5 Vac, or 28 Vdc
(4) Keypad Lighting: Type: Electro Luminescent (E.L.) Lighting
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(5) Audio Output: Standard: 100 mV into 600 ohm load, shop adjustable
0.1 to 250 mW, 600 ohms
Unsquelched Audio: 0.5 VRMS/2k ohms, adjustable 0.1
to 1.5 V
(6) Audio Input Level: Std. Voice: 0.25 Vrms 150 ohm balanced pair, shop
adjustable 30 mV to 1.5 Vrms Narrowband: same as
voice, 2K single ended
(7) Microphone Interface: Carbon or equivalent
B. FLEXCOMM II (RT-5000)
(1) RT-5000 Transceiver
a) Tunability: 1.25 kHz Incremental Tuning Simplex/Semi-duplex.
b) Mode: FM/AM/P25/Trunking
c) Frequency Bands: 29.7-88 MHz (FM Band)
108-116 MHz (receive onl y)
118-156 MHz (AM Band)
138-174 MHz (FM Band)
220-225 MHz (AM/FM)
225-400 MHz (AM/FM)
FM:
403-512 MHz
512-806 MHz
806-960 MHz
d) Channeling: 12.5/20/25/30/50 kHz
e) Temperature: -30° C to + 60° C
f) Altitude: 51,000 feet above MSL
g) Control: C-5000 Serial Tuning Bus
h) Tx Power: 10 Watts FM/P25
15 Watts AM
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C. RT-5000 Antennas
1) AT-560 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 960 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 20 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -14 dBi
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88 MHz, -6 dBi
108-174 MHz, 0 dBi
220-960 MHz, 0 dBi
8) Temperature: -55°C to + 70°C
9) Altitude: 40,000 feet
2) AT-160 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 960 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 20 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -21 dBi
60 MHz, -21 dBi
88 MHz, -12 dBi
108-174 MHz, -3 dBi
225-960 MHz, 0 dBi
8) Temperature: -55°C to + 70°C
9) Altitude: 40,000 feet
3) AT-5000 Antenna
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1) Frequency: 29.7 - 960 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 20 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -15 dBi
88 MHz, -7.5 dBi
118-174 MHz, -3 dBi
225-960 MHz, 0 dBi
8) Temperature: -55°C to + 70°C
9) Altitude: 55,000 feet
4) AT-550 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 960 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5:1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 20 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -14 dBi
88 MHz, -6 dBi
108-174 MHz, 0 dBi
225-960 MHz, 0 dBi
8) Temperature: -55°C to + 70°C
9) Altitude: 40,000 feet
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5) AT-50 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 400 MHz
2) VSWR: 2: 1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 20 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -11 dBi
88 MHz, -6 dBi
108-174 MHz, 0 dBi
225-400 MHz, + 2 dBi
8) Temperature: -54°C to + 71°C
9) Altitude: 50,000 feet
6) AT-51 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 400 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5: 1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 Ohms
6) Power: 15 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz, -14 dBi
88 MHz, -7 dBi
108-174 MHz, -3 dBi
225-400 MHz, 0 dB
8) Temperature: -54°C to + 71°C
9) Altitude: 50,000 feet
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7) AT-140 Antenna
1) Frequency: 29.7 - 400 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.5: 1 at 30-88 MHz
5.0: 1 at 108-117 MHz
2.5: 1 at 118-174 MHz
2.0: 1 at 225-400 MHz
3) Radiation Pattern: Omnidir ec t ion al in a zimuth
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) Power: 50 Watts
7) Gain: 30 MHz -22.5 dBi
88 MHz -10 dBi
108 - 174 MHz -2 dBi
225 - 400 MHz +2 dBi
8) Temperature: -54°C to + 71°C operating
-62°C to + 85°C non-operating
9) Altitude: 50,000 ft
8) AT-400 Antenna.
1) Frequency: 400 - 960 MHz
2) VSWR: 2.0: 1 maximum
3) Radiation Pattern: Typical of λ/4 stub
4) Polarization: Vertical
5) Impedance: 50 ohms
6) RF Power: 100 Watts
7) Efficiency: 90% min. 400 - 960 MHz
8) Temperature: -55°C to +70°C
9) Altitude: 50,000 ft
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