Rockwell VHF-20A/20B VHF Transceiver instruction book (repair manual) This publication includes: Description 523-0765214 Installation 523-0765215 Maintenance 523-0765217 Parts List (§23-0765218 Diagrams 523-0765219 Bulletins 523-0766790 Appendix 523-0775106 Business and Regional Systems Rockwell Collins, Inc. Cedar Rapids, lowa 52498 Printed in the United States of America 523-0765213-00611A (© 1987 Rockwell Cons, Inc VHF-20A/208 18 MAY 5/87Caution "The material inthis manual is subject to change. Before attempting ‘any maintenanee operation on the equipment covered in this man- val, verfy that you have complete and up-to-date publications by referring to the applicable Publications and Service Bulletin Indexes, ‘We weleome your comments concerning this instruction book. Although every effort has been made to keep it free of errors, some may occur. When reporting 's specific problem, please describe it briefly and include the instruction book part number, the paragraph or figure number, and the page number. ‘Send your comments to: Publieations Department Collins General Aviation Division Avionies Group Rockwell International Corporation Cedar Rapids, Iowa 524981, PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT. ‘The VHF-20A VHF Transceiver (figure 1) provides aircraft AM voice communication in the frequency range from 117.00 through 135.975 MHz, in 25-kHz inerements, with optional if bandpasses of £8 kHz or £15 kHz, The VHF-20B, similar to the VHF-20A, has an extended frequeney range from 116.000 through 151.915 MHz, 2, EQUIPMENT COVERED Toble 1 manual lists the equipment covered in this description EQUIPMENT REQUIRED BUT NOT PPLIED Table 2 lists the equipment required but not supplied for operation of the VHF-204/20B. Mating connector information is contained in the installation section of this instruction book. 4. EQUIPMENT SPECI FICATIONS Table 3. lists specifications for the VHF-20A/ 208 VHF Transceiver. 1P2-6256-013, VHF-204/20B VHF Transceiver Revised 29 May 1987 Figure 2description 523-0765214 Table 1. Equipment Covered. MODEL NO DESCRIPTION coLuNs PART NUMBER \VHR-208 VHF ‘Transceiver VHF-208 VHF ‘Transceiver VHP-20B VHF ‘Transceiver VHF-20B VHF ‘Transceiver Provides AM voice communications from 117.000 through 135.975 Dillz in 25-kEiz increments with +5 kita if bandpass filtering, provides carrier override and carrier-to-noise ratio squeleh circuits, and is compatible with =8-kHz offset carrier systems. Provides AM voice communications from 117.000 through 135.975 ME2 in 25-kH2 Increments with 415-kHlz if bandpass filtering, pro- vides carrier override and carrier-to-noise ratio squelch clreuits, and is compatible with #15-kH2 offset carrier systems. Provides AM voice communications from 116.000 through 151.975, MHz in 25-kHz increments with =5-KHE if bandpass filtering, pro vides carrier override and carrier-to-noise ratio squetch circuits, and is compatible with =5-kHz ollset carrier systems. Provides AM voice communications from 116,000 through 151.975 ‘MHz in 25-kHz increments with =15-KHz if bandpass [lltering, pro- vides carrier override and carrier-to-noise ratio squetch clreults, and is compatible with £15-kH2 offset earrier systems. 622-1979-001 622-1879-002 s2g-1s34—001 622-1354-002 Table 2 Equipment Required But Not Supplied. MODELNO | COLLINS DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER CONTROL HEAD BISN-()or | Various Frequency control unit using 2 X 5 control system. 25/60-kH2 channel CTL-20 or 622-4528-XXX | spacing from 116.000 to 151.975 MHz equivalent MOUNT wT, 622-5212-009, Universal mount, ARING 5/8-ATR (preferred mount) Note For piggyback mounting of two VHF-204/20B's, additional or adapter CPN 634-1103-003 1s needed, 390-19 622-195-001 Universal mount, ARINC-$/8-ATR, low profile ote For side-by-side or piggyback mounting of two VHF-20A/20B's, an ‘additional adapter is needed. Use adapter CPN 618-5284-001 for side-by-side mounting or CPN 618-5281-001 for piggyback mounting. MATING CONNECTOR Tnatl Kit 534—4192-001 Installation Kit includes the fallowing: (OMT mount) ‘Mating connector CPN 370-225-010 DPA 29W1~33S-1) Coax Insert CPN 370-2182-000 (DPA-50048-2) aa Mounting plate CPN 634-124-001 Instl kit 634-4193-001 Installation kit includes the following: (990R mount) ‘Mating connector CPN 370-2225-010 (DPA 29W1-335-1) Coax insert CPN 370-2182-000 (DPA-50048-2) COMMUNICATION ANTENNA BTR-2 oF 522-115-012 Vertically polarized, 50-ohm impedance from 116.000 to 151.075 Miz equivalent MICROPHONE/AUDIO SYSTEM Microphone | Various 180-ohm impedance, carbon oF dynamic Audio system | Various {800-ohm input impedance Revised 29 May 19875. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 5.1 Mechanical Description (Refer to figure 2.) ‘The VHF-20A/20B is enclosed in a 3/8-ATR low pro- file ease. Electrical connections are made through a DPA connector mounted on the rear of the case. ‘The VHF-20A/20B is composed lies that mount on a central frame. All sub- assemblies except the synthesizer are hard wired on pendant cables. The synthesizer is constructed on two multilayer printed cireuit boards, The boards are enclosed in a shield of subassem- description 523-0765214 can and plug into a pinfield mounted on the central frame. ‘The front panel is @ I-piece casting that forms a finned heat sink for the major power dissi- ating components, Installed and operating, the VHP-20A/20B requires only the front panel exposed to ambient air for effective cooling, 5.2 Electrical Description The VHF-20A is a completely solid-state vhf communications transceiver. Internal rf sig- nals are generated by a vhf digital frequency synthesizer. The synthesizer has only one Table 8. Bguipment Spocfieations, CHARACTERISTIC SPECIFICATION Rolated documents Physical specifications Weight 2.54 kg (6.6 1b) Environmental specifications ‘Temperature Humidity Up to 95% Altitude Vibration 'D0-108, Env Category AD/A/IS /AAAEXXX 180-CaTb and «CO, ct FOC rules and regulations, parts 16 end 87 Size ARINC 3/8 ATR low profile 8.525 em (8.750 in) max wide, 8.890 em {G50 in) max high, 95.476 em (13.9 in) max long ~54 to 155°C (-65 to +131 °F); up to #71 °C (+160 *F) for 30 minutes Up to 16,764 m (65,000 11) 1 Rigid mount Shockmount Shock Electrical specifications Power requirements Supply voltage Receive current ‘Transmit current Frequency range VHF-20a, VEF-208 0.0254 mm (0.10 in) da, § to 15 Hz; constant 1.5 g, 15 to 38 Hz; 0.00508 mun (0.02 in) da, 38 to 2000 Hz with 9 g maximum acceleration 0.02092 mm (0.08 in) da, 5 to 10 Ha; 0.42 g, 10 to 15 Ha: 0.00889 mm (0.035 in) da, 15 to 65 Ha: constant 8 g, 65 t0 500 He 6 g for 11 milliseconds, operating 18 g for 11 milliseconds, not operating 24.75 to 80.25 Vd; 27.5 Vee nominal OT Aat ars vae 65 A at 27.5 Ve 117.000 to 135.975 MHz 226.000 to 151.975 Mile Revised 29 May 1987description 523-0765214 Tuble 8. Equipment Specifications (Cont) CHARACTERISTIC SPECIFICATION Frequency stability 20.0015% Channel spacing 25 kuz Prequeney control Channel change time ‘Teansmit-receive interval Radiated rfl ‘Transmitter-modulstor RE power output Outpt impedance Harmonle content of output Spurious content of output Modulation capability Modulator input Sidetone output Duty eycle Noise level Audio response Audio distortion Receiver Sensitivity Selectivity VHF-20A/208 -001 VHF-204/208 -002 AGC range Intermediate frequency Undesired response Audio output Audio response Auclio distortion 2eout-of-8, in accordance with ARINC 410 Less than 50 ms Less than 50 ms Meets RTCA Paper DO-138, DO-109, DO-110 20 watts nominal; 16 watts minteasea 52 ohms, unbalanced 60 dB down from carrier minimum 90 6B from carrier miniraum 80% amplitude modulation (20-48 compression capability) Carbon mic Input 0.125 V adjustable, 150 ohms 100 milliwatts into 600 ohms with 80% modulation Aeminute transmit; 4-minute receive 50 dB below 85% modulation at 1000 Hz 6-dB variation from 300 to 2500 He 15% max, 85% modulation 6 B (signal + noise)/noise for 3-nV signal; 30 dB (signal + noise)/nolse for 100-y¥ signal (assumes standard test signal applied through 50-ohm pad) 6a 6005, 25 itz min #17 kite max. £15 ket min 235 kHz max, Maximum 3-dB variation, 5 to 200,000 V. 20 M2 Image: 70 dB below desired signal Adjacent channal: 60 dB below desired signal In-band = 90 dB below desired signal 1100 mW into 600 ohms, balanced 6-48 variation from 300 to 2500 #2, 1000-Hz reference 7% max, 80% modulated signal Revised 29 May 1987description 523-0765214 XNTR AF PREAMPLIFIER ANo P/O rsniren SYNTHESIZER sic inpuT erRculT Be Power surpys, Pee tee AND RovA ar Be) even Powes suPeLy vie. goucaron Receiver xuurm rome ausuirien, Cowes eit RD P/O TH SHiTeH re3-7090-018 VHF-204/20B VHF Tronscciver, Assembly Identifiation Figure 2 Revised 1 August 197% 51. GENERAL ‘This section contains all information necessary to install the VAF-20A/20B VHP Transceiver into an aircraft, and to ensure its operational readiness after installation, ‘Note No adjustment should be attempted after the unit is installed in the aircraft. Ad- justments that may be made when the equipment has been removed from the air- craft are described in the maintenance see- tion, 2. PREINSTALL TION CHECK To check VHF-20A/20B operation before installa- tion, perform the following checks. 2.1 Receive Current Dra Apply power to the VHF-204/20B with an ammeter connected in series with the line. Current should be 0.7 A maximum. ‘Note Do not ground ptt terminal for a period greater than 1 minute. Follow 1-minute transmit interval with a 4-minute receive interval, 2.2 Transmit Current Drain Load the antenna terminal and ground the ptt ter- minal. Input current should be 6.5 A maximum, 2.3 Transmitter Power Output and Frequency Accuracy Connect rf wattmeter and load to the antenna jack, Select the operating frequencies listed, ground the ptt terminal, and measure rf power output. Power output should be 16 watts minimum, Revised 1 June 1976 installation Connect a frequeney counter through an attenuator to the antenna jack and rf load. Select the operating frequencies listed, ground the ptt line, and measure the output frequencies. Frequencies should be within +.0015 percent of channel fre- queney. Test frequencies are 116.00 (VHF-20B), 118.000, 118.100, 119.200, 120.300, 122.400, 124.500, 126.600, 131.725, 183.850, 135.975, 140.000 (VHFF-20B), and 151.95 (VHF-20B). 24 Transmitter Sidetone Output Load antenna terminal and apply 1000 Ha at 0.125 Vrms to mie audio input terminal. Ground ptt ter- minal and measure sidetone voltage from receiver audio output terminals. Audio output should be 3.9 Vrms minimum. 2.5 Receiver Sensitivity Select operating frequeney at 118.000 MHz and app- ly a 3uV, unmodulated, 118.000-MHz signal to the antenna jack. Measure the receiver audio output to obtain a reference reading. Modulate the 3-uV signal 30 percent with 1000 Hz and measure the in- crease in receiver audio output in dB. Receiver audio output should increase 6 dB minimum. 2.6 Receiver Audio Output Apply a 1000-xV, 118.000-MHz signal modulated 85 percent with 1000 Hz to the antenna jack, and measure the receiver audio output voltage. Receiver audio output should be 7.75 V rms 5% 3. CABLING ‘A diagram of the suggested wiring connections for the VHF-20A/20B is shown in figure 1. When con- necting these wires, observe the following precautions. Bond and shield all parts of the air- craft electrical system, such as the generators and ignition systems. Keep the VHF-20A/20B inter- connecting eable away from cireuits carrying heavy current, equipment transmitting pulses, or otherinstallation 523-0765215 wine Function Prot @) Sonvnor @ s27svoc ~ 10@ op (seo one) Wine S18 FOR PINE 1 NDZ 18 AWG 18, ALL OTHER winEsiZES ® ARE AWG 22. © WOREF Sen Bardls OnoURc SmieCD AT ONE ENS ORL. REFER TO APPLICABLE CONTROL UNIT SCHEMATIC FOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS 2 WIRE REQUIRED FOR EXTENDED FREQUENCY RANGE ONLY. SELCAL OUTPUT AVAILABLE ONLY IN UNITS WITH 58 G@eQeo ee USE POWER RELAY TO SWITCH COM POWER WPUT TO PIOI-1, REFER TO CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION FOR RELAY WIRING. (A 10 AMP FUSE on RCUT BREAKER REQUIRED FOR VHF 20/8) VHF-204/20B VHF Transceiver, Interonvecting Wiring Diagram Figure 1 2 Revised 29 May 1987PART NUMBER 523-0765213-00611A, DATED 29 MAY 1987 ADDENDUM 6 TO COLLINS VHF-20A/20B VHF TRANSCEIVER INSTRUCTION BOOK (REPAIR MANUAL) Insert this addendum sheet facing page 3 of the Installation Section (523-0765215-004118).. ‘This addendum is issued to correct information about the coaxial insert used in thie mating connector land to change the wording about the type of aircraft wire to use. Refer to the left column, top of page 3. The wording will be changed to read as follows: sources of interference. Make all external connee- tions through a mating connector type DPA-29W1- 338-1 (Collins part number 370-2225-010) with one non-removable coaxial insert (Cannon part number DPA-50048-2, Collins part number 370- 2182-000), The interconnecting cable can be made with #22 AWG wire unless otherwise noted. Use approved, aircraft quality wire. Use the guidelines in FAA Advisory Circular 43.13-18 section 3 for additional information on wire selection. Leave slack in the wire to allow free sway of the equipment when using the 890R-19 mount with shock isolators. Changed/added wording is in Bold text. After it is installed in the mating connector, the coaxial insert is not removable. There is no need to have the extraction too! that is listed. Please notice that the sentence referring to the extraction tool has been deleted. ‘Addendum 1 Aug 1997 528-0765213-06611A Sheet 1 of 1 (Facing page 3)sources of interference. Make all external connec tions through a mating connector type DPA.29W1- 838-1 (Collins part number 370-225-010) with one coaxial insert (Cannon part number DPA-50048-2, Collins part number 370-2182-000). The coaxial insert extraction tool for the mating connector is CPN 870-8046-010 (ITT Cannon CET-CE). The inter- connecting cable can be made with #22 AWG wire unless otherwise noted; thermoplastic insulated wire is recommended, Leave slack in the wire to allow free sway of the equipment when using the 390R-19 mount with shock isolators. Normally, the shields of the audio wires should be grounded only at one end and connected to a single- point aircraft electrical ground. For balaneed con- nections, use of twisted-pair, shielded wire will result in minimum pickup of electrostatic and magnetie fields. Avoid long runs of wire, and keep input and output circuits well separated insofar as practical ‘The 313N-( ) or equivalent control will provide a remote power on/off function if a power switching relay is installed in the aireraft power distribution area. The 313N-() and CTL-20 control provide a ground to activate an external relay when the power switch is moved from off to on. After installation of the eabling and before installa~ tion of the equipment, a check should be made with power applied to the mating connector. Check to be sure that power is applied only to the pins specified by the wiring diagram. 4. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 4.1 Control Unit ‘The VHF-20A/20B is used with the 81N-( ) Control Unit, CTL-20 Control, or equivalent. For outline and mounting information and frequency range of con- trol units, refer to the applicable instruction book: B13N-2 (523-0754001), 313N-3 (523-6752001), 318N-4/ 4A/4B/4C/4D (523-0756681), 313N-5/5A (523- 0756632). The -5XX series 819N-( ) controls instruc- tion book is CPN 523-0769408. The CTL-20 control information is contained in the CTL-X0 Control Instruction Book (523-0769247). 4.2 Antenna ‘The VHF-20A/20B is used with the 37R-2 VHF Com- munications Antenna or equivalent. For outline and mounting information, refer to Collins General Avia- tion Antennas Instruction Book (523-0769091). Revised 21 May 1984 instal 4.3 Microphone ‘The VHF-20A/20B modulator input circuit is designed to be used with a 150-ohm carbon microphone or equivalent to obtain rated modula tion. 44 Receiver Aural Output ‘The VHF-20A/20B receiver audio amplifier is capable of applying 100 milliwatts of audio power into a 600-ohm load. This output is sufficient to drive an aireraft audio system or headphones. 4.5 VHF-204/20B Mount ‘The VHF-20A/20B can be mounted on a 390R-19 mount. Optional adapters are available for dual installations. For outline and mounting informa- tion, refer to the 390R-18/19/20 Universal Mount Kits Assembly Instructions contained in Universal Mounts Assembly Instructions (523-0766506). A ‘UMT-12 Mount may also be used in place of the 390R- 19. Refer to UMT-10/11/12/13 Mounts Instruction Book (523-0772277). 4.6 VHF-204/20B Outline and mounting dimensions for the VHF- 204/208 VHF Transceiver are presented in figure 2. To install the VHF-20A/20B, slide the VHF- 20A/20B into the mount until the mating connector is fully engaged. Position the knurled knobs on the front of the mount to engage the VHF-20A/20B mounting projections. Tighten the knurled knobs until the VHF-20A/20B is secured in the mount. 5. POSTINSTALLATION TE: ‘TROUBLESHOOTING TING AND 5.1 Testing After all cabling has been installed and the equip- ment has been mounted in the aircraft, make the operational check outlined below to ensure correct operation of the equipment in the aireraft. This test must be made using the aircraft power supply with the engines operating, a. Energize the VHF-20A/20B by turning on the remote on/off switch and the aireraft circuit breaker. b. Check the VHF-204/20B squelch disable circuit by positioning the remote on/off switch to test. Noise from the VHF-20A/20B receiver should be applied to the aircraft audio system.installation §23-0765215 Select on the remote control the operating fre- quency of a known station in the immediate area. Press the microphone ptt switch and obtain 5.2 Troubleshooting If the transceiver does not operate properly, refer a signal check. Repeat this procedure with stations on different frequencies if possible. other to table 1 for a guide to troubleshooting the VHF- 20/208 installation. Table 4. VHF-204/208 VHF Transceiver Installation Troubleshooting Chart. Squeich disable etrouit does not operate. No communteations established ‘with other stations Received stations fall to hear or understand transmissions. SYMPTOM CAUSE Cireuit breaker opens when power a, Short to ground on 27.5-Vde tine. {8 applied , Underrated or faulty etreuit breaker. Ground not applied to VEF-20A/20B mating comector pin 4 during test VHF-20A/208 audto output from pins $ and 6 not applied to atreraft audio system, ‘Open or shorted antenna coax. |. VHP-20A/20B channeled to wrong frequency by faulty frequency control wiring. Refer to table 2 to determine which of the VHF-20A/20B mating connector pins should bbe grounded to obtatn the desired operating frequency. Ground not applied to VHF-208/20B mating connector ppin 8 when microphone ptt switeh Ls pressed. . Open or shorted mlerophone cixeuit between VEF-208/ 208 mating connector pin 7 and ground. Table 2. VHF-204/208 VHE Transceiver Frequency Selection Scheme, CHANNEL FREQUENCY VHF-20A/20B MATING CONNECTOR PIN NO 10-MEz Lette say | 24e) | r0¢¢) | 25@) | ara) | 25@) | a2) | 230) | we IK.XKX, ond | cna 2.2K, God ond XOK.EXX, end | Gna RAK XXX, ond Gnd XOX. ond | Gad X00 Gnd nd XXLEXX, ond | Gnd XB KXX Gnd Gna XXB.XXK ond | Gnd XXAXXX, Gnd Gnd XX5.XXK ond | Gnd XX6.XXX Gnd ond XT. XXX Gnd] Gnd XXB.XXX ond Gnd XO KX Gnd ond c Revised 21 May 1984installation §23-0765216 Table 2, VHF-204/208 VE Transceiver Prequency Selection Scheme (Cont) CHANNEL FREQUENCY VHP-204/20B MATING CONNECTOR PIN NO oa-miz | o.or-ame | 15a) | 22m) | rec) | 7m | we | 190) | 20m XXX.OXK Gnd Gad XXXIXX, Gnd Gna XXK.2KX Gna Gnd XK. Gnd Gna XXX ARK na Gnd XXX. Gnd Gnd XX.OXK Gnd Gna XXX. Gnd Gnd XXX.EXX Gnd Gna XXX. God Gnd 2XXX.N00 OES Gnd XXKX50 Gnd Gna XXXXTS Gnd 7wm 2001 Hoy 62 poy [wee Co So So fom) jon) STERBIOTE woe