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AirPlus KRT2 User & Installation Manual
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 1 / 61 krt2 vhf communication transceiver p/n 100-(0002)-(800) p/n 100-(1002)-(800) operation and installation manual.
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 2 / 61 record of revisions revision date subject 1 06 juni 2010 first issue 2 20 sep 2010 revision stecker / redaktionelle Änderungen 3 05 feb 2011 editorial update 4 04 mai 2012 cable-har...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 3 / 61 list of service-bulletins (sb) service-bulletins have to be inserted in the manual, and entered in the table. Sb number rev. No. Date issued date inserted name unit overview item no...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 4 / 61 table of contents 1 general .......................................................................................................................... 6 1.1 symbols ...................
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 5 / 61 5.2 installation hints ........................................................................................................... 36 5.3 telecommunication data .......................
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 6 / 61 1 general this manual contains information about the physical, mechanical and electrical properties as well as a description for the operation and installation of the vhf airborne t...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 7 / 61 1.3 customer service in order to process returned units most expeditiously, please fill in the form reshipment to be found under service at http://www.Dittel- avionik.De . Suggestio...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 8 / 61 1.5 installation for installation hints, data, electrical connections, limitations and mounting instructions please see section “5 installation”. 1.6 software the most functions ins...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 9 / 61 2 control general 2.1 control elements overview.
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 10 / 61 all functions and performances between the normal size unit (57mm round) and the portrait format (mini) are identical. The only difference to the mini is partly the arrangement of ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 11 / 61 on on / off self-locking switch dual dual watch 1. Scanning between the active and standby frequencies 2. Positioning cursor to the left when programming the station identifier aud...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 12 / 61 2.2 display indication meaning remarks rx reception rx is displayed during reception (squelch opened) tx transmission transmitter operates normally te transmitter was turned off au...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 13 / 61 a-match antenna error bad antenna match a v e status of certain audio menu functions a = aux. Input active v = vox active e = external intercom switch active muc in standby frequen...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 14 / 61 2.4 self-test error reports display meaning remark er_pll internal error, no transmission return the transceiver for maintenance er_adc internal error, return the transceiver for m...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 15 / 61 3 operation 3.1 general in the normal operating mode in which the turning knob always is connected to the volume (vol). The normal operating mode can be left by pressing the aud, f...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 16 / 61 3.3 frequency selection there are two different frequency selection methods: • direct input • selection from the favourite list (index 0-99) 3.3.1 direct frequency selection the st...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 17 / 61 3.3.2 frequency selection from the favorites list by pressing mem and operating the turning knob a specific favourite list position can be accessed [xx] (xx = index 0 … 99). When f...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 18 / 61 in the identifier window a blinking cursor will show up under the extreme left character. The turning knob selects the desired character. The aud button positions the curser one ch...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 19 / 61 sort? Will show up which stays for 20 seconds and it will be activated with or skipped with memory. When activated all 99 favorites will sorted in alphabetical order and the proces...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 20 / 61 3.4 aud – audio menu any action in the audio menu requires the pointer ( the audio menu window (see picture). When the pointer is next to the standby frequency window, the pointer ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 21 / 61 the squelch setting is depending on several factors. For engine driven airplanes an initial setting of 03-05 is recommended. For gliders a setting of 2 is recommended. The lower th...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 22 / 61 for use in gliders the vox has to be set to 10 for disabling the speaker control. 3.4.5 txm – ptt switch selection pressing the aud button three times enables the turning knob to e...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 23 / 61 3.4.8 dim – display brightness pressing the aud button six times enables the turning knob to set the display brightness. Display lighting current drain at maximum brightness is 40m...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 24 / 61 3.4.10 sit – side tone pressing the aud button eight times enables the turning knob to set the side tone volume. (for gliders should be set to 01) sitnn range: 0 – 9 3.4.11 mic – s...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 25 / 61 individually. The microphone signal level is dynamically displayed as bar and as numeric value (from-0.00-to-1.00) in the line below. The initial mic-level should be 05, the engine...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 26 / 61 the display of microphone type (lower right side) is done upon activation of the microphone menu. When an electret microphone is recognized, internal switchover to the electret mic...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 27 / 61 3.4.12 menu lock for school operation the menus area txm to mic-setup can be locked. To lock or unlock the button combination aud & freq has to be pressed simultaneously for > 2 se...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 28 / 61 when dual watch is activated, “dual“ is displayed on the lowest line. The pointer next to the dual display indicates the frequency on which there is reception. The active frequency...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 29 / 61 3.6 transmitter operation the unit transmits on the active frequency (upper line) as long as a ptt (press to talk) switch is pressed. Transmission reception „tx“ indicates normal t...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 30 / 61 in case there is just one ptt button available and multiple headsets in use both the ptt-l and ptt-r should be tired together, see also “3.4.5 txm – ptt switch selection”. 3.6.1 sp...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 31 / 61 3.6.3 optical side tone especially when used in gliders, where headsets are generally not worn and thus no side tone is heard, it is very helpful to see if the microphone is workin...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 32 / 61 3.7 resetting to factory settings returning to the factory settings can only be initiated during power-up. To do this, during power-up the memory and dual buttons must be pressed s...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 33 / 61 3.8.1 erase – erasing the favorites list when in the set up – menu select the “erase“ sub-menu with the buttons next to the symbols (exit, y) . Erasing the favorites (frequency and...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 34 / 61 4 remote control tandem-seat airplanes can be equipped with the krt2rc remote control unit. The remote control unit is connected to rs232 serial interface and enables selection of ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 35 / 61 5 installation 5.1 limitations the krt2 is designed as a single block unit for the installation in cockpit environment of general aviation aircrafts under consideration of the foll...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 36 / 61 5.2 installation hints the following hints should be considered for installation. A certified maintenance shop should perform the wiring (or as required by local national regulatio...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 37 / 61 5.5 unpacking and inspecting the equipment carefully unpack the equipment. Damages due to transportation must immediately be reported to the shipping company. Save the shipping con...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 38 / 61 5.7 electrical connections the 15-pin d-sub connector contains all electrical connections except the antenna. The battery plus connection must be protected with at least 3-amps slo...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 39 / 61 when the auto mode is selected in the mic-setup menu the krt2 automatically recognizes on mic-l (pin 3) which microphone type has been switched and acts accordingly. Both inputs mu...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 40 / 61 intercom switch (indicating “e”), other vice a feedback from the speaker will occur. 5.7.3 earphone connection several earphones of same type can be connected in parallel. The tota...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 41 / 61 5.8 final audio-setup this is an overview for a correct audio set up depending on the usage. Ground the unused mic.-r input if unused. 5.8.1 for gliders press button aud 3x for vox...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 42 / 61 5.9 wiring 5.9.1 wire gauges supply lines (power, gnd): awg18 (0,83 mm²) control lines: awg22 (0,38 mm²) all wires must be aviation certified. 5.9.2 connector pin-configuration if ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 43 / 61 microphone-setup: set l / r as required for headset, leave not in auto.
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 44 / 61 5.9.3.2 glider two place connection microphone-setup: leave in l =11, (not auto).
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 45 / 61 5.9.3.3 glider single microphone-setup: leave with l =11 for dynamic, (not auto).
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 46 / 61 5.9.3.4 motor glider single microphone-setup: set l / r as required for headset, leave not in auto-mode..
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 47 / 61 5.9.3.5 motor glider dual dynamic mikrophon microphone-setup: r for headsets, leave menu in auto mode..
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 48 / 61 electret mikrophon microphone-setup: leave l = 3..9 (in case of dynamic =11), r=3 (not auto-mode)..
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 49 / 61 5.9.4 wiring for dynamic microphones special attention is required for the wiring for dynamic microphones. Because of the required high gain any mistake on the ground wiring leads ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 50 / 61 5.10 antenna 5.10.1 antenna selection a 50 ohms impedance vhf-com-antenna is required. the antenna must be approved in respect to aircraft type and installation location. the...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 51 / 61 5.11 microphone general the correct setting of the mic and vox values is of great importance for the intercom system (see 3.4.3. Vox intercom voice trigger level and 3.4.11. Mic se...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 52 / 61 5.12 post-installation check a certified maintenance shop must verify the proper operation of the vhf transceiver or as required by national regulations. A complete check of all ai...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 53 / 61 5.13 starting up switch the unit on with the on button. The following display will appear: the start display shows device type and the software number. It then changes into the nor...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 54 / 61 5.15 drawings 5.15.1 dimensions.
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 55 / 61 5.15.2 installation directions panel cut-out.
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 56 / 61 6 maintenance 6.1 periodic maintenance no scheduled servicing tasks are required on the krt-2 vhf unit. 6.2 repair only exchange and flat repair of the equipment is permitted. In c...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 57 / 61 7 annex 7.1 frequency / channel- schedule the following table contains the operating and displayed frequencies between 118.000 and... 118.100 mhz. The table can be continued up to ...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 58 / 61 7.2 technical data general compliance standards ed-23c class 4-6 rtca do-186b class 4 ed-23c class c-d-e-h1/2 rtca do-186b class h1/2 rtca do-178b/ed-12b level d etso-2c169a standa...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 59 / 61 power supply 9 vdc to 33vdc test @ 13.8vdc transmitter: 2.0 a (typ.) receiver: 0.13 a illumination 0.01a to 0.07a audio power amp. Up to 1a emergency operation: 9 vdc power...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 60 / 61 transmitter power output 6 w (nominal) @ >13.5v 4 w (minimal) harmonic distortion sidetone output >0,5w an 300Ω (head set output) microphone inputs 2 x standard (50mv…2v) into 100Ω...
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User & installation manual vhf- communication transceiver doc.-nr: de-3000-800100e krt2 revision 12.2 jan. 2016 61 / 61.