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Introduction .................................................................................................................... 1
1. Makeup and Use of This Manual .............................................................................................. 1
A. Application...................................................................................................................................................... 1
B. Organization.................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Abbreviations and Terminology ............................................................................................... 1
3. History....................................................................................................................................... 1
Description and Operation ............................................................................................. 1
1. Description ................................................................................................................................ 1
A. General............................................................................................................................................................ 1
B. Standard Features............................................................................................................................................ 3
C. Error Detection ............................................................................................................................................... 3
D. Recorder Unit.................................................................................................................................................. 3
E. Control Unit .................................................................................................................................................... 4
F. Remote Mic Amplifier.................................................................................................................................... 5
G. Annunciator / Switch Kit ................................................................................................................................ 5
H. Area Microphone ............................................................................................................................................ 5
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Introduction
1. Makeup and Use of This Manual
A. Application
This Installation Manual for the CVR-30B and CVR-120 is applicable to the components noted below;
Component Part Number Remarks
CVR-30B 1603-02-03 30 minutes recording
CVR-120 1603-02-12 120 minutes recording
Control Unit 1634-0X Slimline, non-ARINC
Control Unit 1632-0X ARINC
Control Unit 1633-0X ARINC w/ microphone
Microphone 16301-0X Remote Microphone
Remote Amplifier 1637-02 ARINC remote mounting, used in lieu of control unit
Remote Amplifier 1635-02 Slimline, non-ARINC, remote mounting, used in lieu of control
unit
Annunciator/Switch 1341 Used with Remote Amplifier
Kit
Installation Kit 1338 For non-ARINC control unit or Remote Amplifier
Installation Kit 1383 For ARINC control unit or Remote Amplifier
Test Set 1623-01
B. Organization
This Installation Manual provides the information about:
(1) Description and operation of the components of the cockpit voice recorder system.
(2) FAA Approval including Environmental Qualification Forms.
(3) Equipment Specifications to support selection of compatible peripherals and planning for the installation
of CVR Components.
(4) Detailed installation and wiring requirements.
(5) Maintenance, Checkout, and Troubleshooting of the CVR System.
3. History
This is the first revision of this Installation Manual, Report No. 23-70-03.
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A. General
The information contained within this Installation manual describes the administrative and technical aspects,
features, functions, components and operation of Universal Avionics Systems Corporation’s CVR-30B and
CVR-120 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorders. Any and all comments or recommendations regarding the
installation, acceptance or operation of the CVR or its accessories and components should be directed to the
Product Support department at Universal Avionics Systems Corporation.
All references and descriptions in this manual refer to both the CVR-30B and CVR-120 unless otherwise noted.
The CVR-30B and CVR-120 Systems have been designed to meet or exceed those requirements specified within
this Installation Manual and is approved under Federal Aviation Administration Technical Standard Order
(TSO) C123a and EUROCAE ED-56A (refer to FAA Approval Section). Three versions of the CVR Control
Units are available. There are two ARINC size Control Units with ARINC 557 connectors, one with and one
without a microphone.
The CVR-30B stores up to thirty minutes of cockpit audio and the CVR-120 stores up to one hundred twenty
minutes. The four channels of audio input consist of an area microphone, pilot, copilot and an extra source. The
area microphone is fed into two separate audio channels, the first is for high quality audio lasting 30 minutes and
the second is lower quality lasting for 120 minutes. All four audio inputs are fed into six CODEC channels, four
of which record directly for 30 minutes, the fifth is a combination (mix) of the four channels for a recording
duration of 120 minutes, and the area mic channel also recorded for 120 minutes. The CVR-30B has four 30-
minute recording channels only.
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In addition to storing cockpit audio, the CVR is also capable of storing other data such as;
• Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) from an ARINC 429 bus
• GMT from a Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) signaling source
• Rotor speed for helicopter applications
• CVR internal BITE status
This data is synchronized with the audio during recording and playback.
The digital approach to a CVR is made possible by two key new technologies: 1) Adaptive Differential Pulse
Code Modulation (ADPCM) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) hardware and 2) flash memory. The ADPCM
processor is a hardware engine that compresses and expands digital audio data. A compression of 4:1 is used in
the CVR and provides sufficient audio performance to meet existing and proposed MOPS (Minimum Operating
Performance Standards). Flash memory is a type of Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory
(EEPROM) which is characterized by fast write timing, high bit density, a high number of erase/write cycles,
and data retention at high temperature with no backup power required.
The reliability of flash (EEPROM) memory is inherently very high, the memory cell structure of EEPROMs and
PROMs are similar, with the added ability to electrically erase the EEPROMs. The normal operating
procedures for writing and erasing EEPROMs is also inherently reliable and redundant. To write to a location in
the flash device, three operations are performed, 1) the old data is erased, 2) the data is written, and 3) the data is
verified.
The operation of the CVR is controlled by a microprocessor operating at 24 MHz. The microprocessor is
closely coupled to a 68 M-byte flash memory array and performs the memory programming functions. When
the CVR is in the record mode, the compressed ADPCM data is read from a hardware interface and stored in the
flash memory using special programming algorithms. The process is reversed for the play mode. All other
control functions such as self test and bulk erase are performed by the microprocessor.
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The CVR-30B and CVR-120 are line replaceable units (LRU) and are ARINC 757/557 compatible. An
underwater locator beacon (ULB) is mounted on the front. Three models of panel-mounted control units are
offered, plus a remote preamp option.
B. Standard Features
• TSO-C123a (ED-56A)
• Solid-State Flash Memory Array
• Input Recording
• 5 external source inputs
• 7 recorded channels (6 voice plus rotor speed)
• Records GMT
• Maintenance on Condition Only (excluding ULB)
• No Overhaul Required
• 30,000 hrs. MTBF
• Diagnostics and Maintenance Alert through Cockpit Control Panel
• Three Year Warranty
• Weighs: 30B = 13.0 lbs. & 120 = 13.0 lbs.
• Complete Onboard Aircraft Testing with Portable Test Set
• Direct replacement for ARINC 557 Analog Tape Units
• ARINC 757 compatible
C. Error Detection
CVR errors are detected at three possible times; during power up, during self test and during normal operation.
Detected errors are reported via the CVR control unit FAIL Light. Errors are classified as either non-significant
(some audio is recorded) or significant (high probability that no audio is recorded).
During power up, significant failures only will be reported by steady illumination of the red FAIL light on the
CVR control unit. This FAIL Light can be cleared by pressing the SELF TEST button on the control unit if
there is no longer an error. A self test should be performed following the report of a significant error to confirm
that the error is in fact significant.
During the on demand self test, an inspection of a memory array verify error count is performed, if the error
count is greater than the allowed tolerance, a flash (or steady) code will be displayed on the red FAIL Light on
the CVR control unit.
D. Recorder Unit
The Recorder Unit contains the Recorder Assembly and associated electronics. The enclosure is International
Orange to meet requirements of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). An Underwater Locator
Beacon (ULB) is attached as required by regulations. The Recorder Unit mounts in an ARINC 404A 1/2 ATR
short rack (Kit 1338 or 1383).
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E. Control Unit
The Control Unit (P/N 1632-0X, 1633-0X or 1634-0X) contains an amplifier for the Area Microphone, ERASE
Push Button, TEST Push Button, PASS and FAIL Annunciators, SIGNAL LEVEL Indicator and a
HEADPHONE Jack. The panel mounted Control Unit mounts with standard DZUS fasteners. The Control
Unit is available in either black or gray and will operate with either 5 VDC or 28 VDC lighting. Control Unit
P/N 1633-0X has a built in microphone.
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G. Annunciator/Switch Kit
The Annunciator/Switch Kit (P/N 1341) provides a CVR TEST/PASS/FAIL Annunciator/Switch, a CVR
ERASE Annunciator/Switch, Headphone Jack, a plate and a decal. This Kit is used in conjunction with the
Remote Mic Amplifier described above.
CVR
CVR TEST
CVR
ERASE
PASS FAIL
HEADSET
ANNUNCIATOR/SWITCH KIT
H. Area Microphone
The CVR utilizes a miniature, cardiod type, directional pattern, remotely mounted Area Microphone (P/N
16301-01 or 16301-02). The P/N 1633-0X Control Unit contains its own internal microphone and, in most cases
eliminates the need for a remotely mounted area microphone.
AREA MICROPHONE
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FAA Approval
1. General
Approval of the CVR-30B and CVR-120 Recorder System is not authorized by this Installation Manual.
Acceptance for the installation and use of the CVR and its associated components must be sought through the
appropriate offices of the Federal Aviation Administration or other certifying agency. Approvals may be
accomplished on a Field Approval basis if the installation is determined to meet the criteria of the appropriate
Post-Installation, Ground Checkout and Flight Checkout Procedures specified for evaluation within this
Installation Manual. It is recommended that all proposed installations be coordinated with the local jurisdiction
of the Federal Aviation Administration or other certifying agency prior to performing the installation.
2. Software Criticality
The software embedded in the CVR-30B and CVR-120 is categorized as DO-178B Level D. Level D software
is defined by DO-178B as “software whose anomalous behavior, as shown by the system safety assessment
process, would cause or contribute to a failure of system function resulting in a minor failure condition for the
aircraft.” There are no flight regime dependent functions which will change the criticality category and software
level.
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Equipment Specifications
1. Equipment Identification
A. CVR-30B and CVR-120
B. Control Unit
E. Area Microphone
Characteristic Specification
Height 1.50”
Width 5.75”
Depth 3.88”
Weight .75 lbs.
Power Input +15 VDC (from Recorder Unit)
Lighting 210 mA @ 5 VDC (from aircraft bus lighting)
Jack: HEADPHONE output 600 Ohms
Area Mic Input 20 K Ohms impedance audio input
3 mV audio input level
30 dB audio gain control
Area Mic Output 150 Ohms impedance audio input
500 mV rms (max) output level
150 to 10,000 Hz frequency response; frequency selectable
1000 Hz; 18 dB/octave rolloff
6, 12, 24 dB step attenuation strapping
Switches TEST and ERASE
Indicators SIGNAL LEVEL, PASS, FAIL
Mounting Dzus Panel Mount
Characteristic Specification
Height 2.25”
Width 5.75”
Depth 3.625”
Weight 0.9 lbs.
Power Input +15 VDC (from Recorder Unit)
Lighting 210 mA @ 5 VDC (from aircraft bus lighting)
Jack: HEADPHONE output 600 Ohms
Area Mic Input 20 K Ohms impedance audio input
3 mV audio input level
30 dB audio gain control
Area Mic Output 150 Ohms impedance audio input
500 mV output level
150 to 10,000 Hz frequency response; frequency selectable
1000 Hz; 18 dB/octave rolloff
1000 Hz; 18 dB/octave rolloff
6, 12, 24 dB step attenuation strapping
Switches TEST and ERASE
Indicators SIGNAL LEVEL, PASS, FAIL
Mounting Dzus Panel Mount
3. Installation Kits
A. CVR Installation Kit - CVR and Slimline Control Unit or Slimline Remote Mic
Amplifier (P/N 1338)
Kit No 1338 is used to install the CVR when either the Slimline Control Unit P/N 1634-0X or the Slimline
Remote Mic Amplifier P/N 1635-02 is used. If the Slimline Remote Mic Amplifier is used then the CVR
Remote Switch and Jack Kit No 1341 should also be used.
B. CVR Installation Kit - CVR and ARINC Control Unit or ARINC Remote Mic Amplifier
(P/N 1383)
Kit No 1383 is used to install the CVR when either the ARINC Control Unit P/Ns 1632-XX or 1633-XX, or the
ARINC Remote Mic Amplifier P/N 1637-02 is used. If the ARINC Remote Mic Amplifier is used then the
CVR Remote Switch and Jack Kit No 1341 should also be used.
4. Drawings
A. CVR-30B/120 (P/N 1603-02-XX)
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Earlier aircraft audio systems may require rework of their audio system to ensure recording of ATC, Intercom,
Mask Microphone and Sidetone Audio, independent of mode selection on the audio control panel. In some
cases, selection of the Loud Speaker function disables Sidetone output; therefore, transmissions to ATC may not
be recorded. Such a condition must be remedied to provide continuous received audio from the communications
radios.
It is beyond the scope of this manual to show all specific aircraft audio system wiring interconnects. The wiring
diagrams shown herein show the required inputs to the CVR. It is the installer’s responsibility to obtain the
specific aircraft audio system wiring diagrams for determining the required outputs.
Old Audio Systems - Rework the audio control panel or system to provide a CVR output or install an external
summing amplifier. Summing amplifiers can be obtained from Avtec, Baker Electronics, Racal, Gables and
others. The addition of a summing amplifier provides existing audio systems with the “hot” boom microphone
capability. No changes to the CVR are required.
New Audio Systems - Some later generation audio control panels have a CVR signal output already provided.
A summing amplifier may be required to provide “hot “ boom microphone operation. It is the responsibility of
the installer to determine the means of interfacing to comply with the regulations.
3. Recorder Location
It is permissible to install the CVR in unpressurized, unheated areas whenever installation within the pressure
vessel is not desired or practical. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular 25.1457-1A for further details.
See Temporary Change 23.70.03-1
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On rotorcraft where at least one interlock cannot be provided, the ERASE feature may NOT be utilized. 1P1
pin 55 (ERASE A) must be grounded to single point ground or jumpered to 1P1 pin 17. 1P1 pin 57 remains
open.
The CVR accepts direct input of rotor speed tachometer signal and can be read out with ground support
equipment. The rotor speed encoder, necessary with analog CVRs is not needed. It is important to note that
rotor speed input is not compatible with rotorspeed encoders due to the higher frequencies of the encoder. Refer
to the wiring diagrams in this manual for rotor speed input specifications.
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Remote Mic Amplifier P/N 1635-02 / 2P1 Remote Mic Amp P/N 1635-02 / 2P1- Cont’d
Pin Function Pin Function
1 20 Area Mic 2 Input - Bias
2 Area Mic 2 Input - Shield Gnd 21 Area Mic 2 Input - Signal
3 Area Mic 1 Input - Bias 22 Area Mic 1 Input - Shield Gnd
4 Area Mic 1 Input - Signal 23 Attenuation COM
5 Reserved 24 Attenuation 6 dB
6 Reserved 25 Attenuation 12 dB
7 26 Attenuation - 24 dB
8 27 Headphone Audio - Lo
9 Chan 4 Audio Out - Lo 28 Headphone Audio - Hi
10 Chan 4 Audio Out - Hi 29
11 Indicator - 30 Push-To-Test
12 Indicator + 31 Erase ‘C’
13 Spare 32 Erase ‘A’
14 33 Lighting +28 VDC
15 34 Spare
16 Chassis Ground 35 Lighting COM
17 Ground 36 Lighting +5 VDC
18 +15 VDC 37 Spare
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(4) Upon completion of a successful self test, the PASS Light will illuminate for approximately ten seconds
then go out. A failed self test will be indicated by an illuminated FAIL Light (usually flashing). The
flashing FAIL Light indicates the nature of the failure. FAIL will flash a number of times, pause, and
then repeat that same number of flashes. The following table shows the fail condition based on the
number of FAIL flashes.
(5) Should self test fail and it is desired to perform another self test, the TEST Button must be pressed firmly
for at least one second to engage self test.
Erase (if applicable)
(1) Open squat switch and parking brake switch (air mode) (and/or any other interlock switches).
NOTE: The ERASE Button is usually interlocked through a weight-on-wheels and/or parking brake circuit to
prevent the inadvertent erasure unless the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake set.
(2) Press ERASE Button for five seconds and then release. Erase shall not occur.
(3) Close squat switch and parking brake switch (and/or any other interlock switches).
(4) Press ERASE Button for five seconds and then release to engage erase.
(5) During the erase process the PASS and FAIL Lights will flash simultaneously and the SIGNAL LEVEL
indicator will modulate with cockpit audio. Erase takes approximately 10 seconds.
NOTE: • It will be helpful if the following checkout procedures are copied, filled out and presented
along with other supporting documents when applying for approach.
• In order to assure easy analysis of the recording, it is important that adequate commentary
is provided during testing. Each test shall be clearly announced and the crew members
identified.
• Test time should be limited to less than 30 minutes (the length of the recording
capability). Durations longer than 30 minutes will result in the overwriting of the first
part of the test on the 30 minute channels.
• After post installation is found satisfactory, a preflight ground checkout is required.
REAR CONNECTOR
FRONT CONNECTOR
9-PIN CONN
HARNESS
TERMINAL
TEST SET (RS232 ANSI
(P/N 1623-01) COMPATIBLE)
A. Checkout Procedures
WARNING: USE ONLY P/N 1623-01 TEST SET AND HARNESS FOR CVR TESTING. FAILURE
TO COMPLY COULD DAMAGE THE CVR AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: Refer to the wiring diagrams and information inside the lid on the Test Set, it will be helpful
when connecting the Test Set to the CVR.
MECH INSP
(1) With all power removed from the aircraft, gain access to the Cockpit Recorder
Unit.
(2) Verify the following switch positions on the Test Set:
a) TEST SET POWER - Off
b) CHANNEL SELECT Switches
PA - Off
COPILOT - Off
PILOT - Off
MIXED - Off
AREA MIC - Off
HI-FI AREA MIC - Off
c) GND EQ INTLK - On
d) REC ON - On
e) 24dB, 12dB and 6dB - Off
f) All other switches - Off
(3) Connect the test set and harness (P/N 1623-01) to the recorder unit front
connector.
(4) Connect an RS232C compatible terminal to the test set harness nine pin
connector.
(5) Set SPKR/HEADSET VOLUME to approximate mid-range.
(6) Apply power to the terminal and turn it on, then apply aircraft power to the
CVR, then set the TEST SET POWER switch to ON (the Test Set receives
power from the CVR).
NOTE: A three-second delay in screen display change is normal between the CVR and some personal
computers.
(7) On the computer, type in 5 (Self Test) and ENTER to initiate self test.
(8) Self test will take approximately 15 seconds to perform. During self test, the
PASS and FAIL Lights on the CVR controller will alternately illuminate.
MODE on the terminal screen will read SELF TEST. OPERATION will read
TESTING. No incoming audio will be recorded during self test.
MECH INSP
(9) At the end of a successful self test, the MODE will read “RECORD” and
OPERATION will become “STOP”.
(10) TEST RESULTS will be displayed as follows;
a) Audio Ch1, Ch2, Ch3, Ch4, Ch5 and CH 6 will read PASS.
b) Flash Memory will read OK.
c) Power supply will read PASS.
(11) Position a person at each crew station in the aircraft.
(12) On the computer, press E. Reset Elapsed Time.
(13) Write down (in the space provided below) the Channel 1 number from the
screen.
RECORD =
(14) On the computer, type in 1 (Record) and ENTER to initiate recording.
(15) From each crew station, announce “Area Mic Test” as well as the time and
date. Announcements should be made looking left, forward and right.
(16) From each crew station, announce and test each function of the audio
panel/mic jack including comm radios, interphone and crosstalk.
(17) Activate and announce aural warnings.
(18) Announce end of test and time.
(19) On the computer, type in 3 (Stop) and ENTER.
(20) Remove CVR from aircraft and connect to Test Set with the DB connector and
the 57 pin CVR cable.
(21) Assure that CHANNEL SELECT, COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED and AREA
MIC switches are set to OFF.
(22) Connect 28 VDC to the Test Set.
(23) Set the CHANNEL SELECT PA to ON.
(24) Set REC ON Switch OFF.
(25) Type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(26) On the computer, press R (Reverse) to return to the Record Number written
down in Step 13 above, then type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
NOTE: Pressing R on the terminal will cause the Record counter to reverse about 3 seconds per
keystroke. Holding R down will accelerate this process. In order to reverse or forward,
Mode must be in PLAY.
MECH INSP
(27) Type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(28) Verify that the appropriate announcements and tests are on Channel 1 (PA) and
that conversation is intelligible.
(29) Press R (Reverse) to return to the beginning of the recording.
(30) On the computer, type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
(31) Repeat steps 23 thru 30 for Channels 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 using the appropriate
CHANNEL SELECT Switches.
(32) On the computer, type 4 (Bulk Erase) and press ENTER.
(33) Verify that Bulk Erase process occurs.
(34) Type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
(35) Remove all power and disconnect Test Set and computer from recorder.
(36) Secure all equipment in preparation for flight checkout.
B. Engine Start
MECH INSP
(1) On rotorcraft only, during rotor spin-up, announce RPM at 50%, 80% and
100%.
(2) With interphone on, make an announcement from each crew member position.
(3) With interphone off, make an announcement from each crew member position.
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) using the oxygen mask microphone.
(5) Test stall warning stick shaker and announce (if applicable).
(6) Cockpit windows closed (if applicable).
C. Take-Off
MECH INSP
D. Landing
MECH INSP
(1) Announce landing events such as final approach, ILS marker audio ID, landing
gear selection, flap selection, etc.
(2) At the end of taxi, announce the time.
(3) Using the boom microphone with interphone on at all positions, announce end
of test.
E. Postflight
Using the Test Set (P/N 1623-01) along with a compatible terminal, perform the following;
WARNING: USE ONLY P/N 1623-01 TEST SET FOR CVR TESTING. FAILURE TO COMPLY
COULD DAMAGE THE CVR AND VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: Test set P/N 1623-01 incorporates six high level audio out jacks. These unswitched outputs
can be used to transfer the Flight Checkout onto tape via an audio mixer.
(1) With all power removed, gain access to the recorder unit and remove it from the aircraft.
(2) Verify that the test set POWER Switch is OFF.
(3) Connect +28 VDC and ground leads from power supply to Test Set +28V and GND jacks.
(4) Connect the test set and harness (P/N 1623-01) to recorder unit front and rear connectors.
(5) Connect an RS232C compatible terminal to the test set harness nine pin connector.
(6) Set test set SPKR/HEADSET VOLUME to approximate mid range.
(7) Set GND EQ INTLK Switch ON.
(8) Set STOP REC Switch ON.
(9) Set REC ON Switch ON.
(10) Set EXT CVR-FDR PWR Switch ON.
(11) Set the TEST SET POWER switch to ON.
(12) Type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
(13) Write down (in the space provided below) the Record number from the upper portion of the screen.
RECORD =
(14) Set CHANNEL SELECT Switches, except PA, to OFF.
(15) Verify that CHANNEL SELECT PA Switch is ON.
(16) Type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(17) On the computer, press R (Reverse) to return to the Record Number recorded in step (9) above, then type
in 3 (Stop) and enter.
NOTE: • Pressing R on the terminal will cause the Record counter to reverse 3 seconds per
keystroke. Holding R down will accelerate this process. In order to reverse or forward.
Mode must be in PLAY.
• On rotorcraft, during the following tests, note rotor speed frequency on the computer
screen as RPM is announced by the crew. The rotorcraft manufacturer must be contacted
for the Hz to RPM conversion factor for RPM verification.
(18) On the computer, type in 2 (Play) and press ENTER.
(19) Verify that the appropriate announcements and tests are on the PA Channel and that conversation is
intelligible.
(20) Press R (Reverse) to return to the beginning of the recording.
(21) On the computer type in 3 (Stop) and press ENTER.
(22) Repeat step (14) thru (21) for COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC and HI-FI AREA MIC Channels.
CVR-30B and CVR-120 Installation Manual
REAR CONNECTOR
FRONT CONNECTOR
9-PIN CONN
HARNESS
TERMINAL
TEST SET (RS232 ANSI
(P/N 1623-01) COMPATIBLE)
TAPE
RECORDER POWER SOURCE
A. Test Set Features (Refer to the Test Set Panel Layout figure)
(1) CHANNEL SELECT Switches - Six channel select switches allow selection or deselection of each of
the six channels. This allows selection of playback of individual or any combination of channels to the
high level audio output jacks and the speaker.
(2) SIGNAL LEVEL Indicator - The ten segment bar graph on the Test Set remains active during both
record and playback when the CTRL UNIT EXT/OFF/INT slide switch is in the INT position and when
the GND EQ INTLK push-button switch is ON. During playback, the bargraph will flash about once per
second when playing out previously recorded FSK data, and will indicate the playback audio for a
particular channel when selected with the CHANNEL SELECT push-buttons.
(3) SPKR/HEADSET VOLUME Adjustment - The speaker volume adjusts the level of audio to the Test
Set speaker. The CHANNEL SELECT push-buttons determine which channel or channels will be
applied to the speaker.
(4) LO LEVEL AUDIO OUT for Cassette Recorder - This low level (10-20mV) output jack is for
connection to a cassette recorder. The jack outputs any of the channels as selected by the CHANNEL
SELECT Switches. The six channel output is adjustable by using the LVL ADJUST Potentiometer.
(5) HI LEVEL AUDIO OUT - This high level (330mV) jack is for connection to the line input of a stereo
recorder via an RCA jack. The jack outputs any of the six channels as selected by the CHANNEL
SELECT Switches.
(6) HEADSET Jack - When a headset is used in lieu of the test set integral speaker, plugging the headset
into the jack will mute the integral speaker.
(7) SCOPE OUTPUT - A coaxial connector exists to be used in applications where it is desirable to monitor
audio output with an oscilloscope or a voltmeter. This is normally an overhaul facility application.
(8) HI-LEVEL AUDIO OUTPUTS - These six unswitched jacks provide unswitched outputs for
transferring CVR recording onto a tape via an audio mixer. The jacks are labeled PA, COPILOT,
PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC and HI-FI AREA MIC.
(9) TEST SET POWER Switch - This switch applies power to all of the internal electronics of the Test Set
and must be ON when using the Test Set. The Test Set power comes from the CVR-120/30B through the
DB25 connector on the front of the CVR. This switch does not effect power to the CVR.
(10) Speaker - The speaker is provided to listen to playback audio from the CVR. Selection of which channel
to listen to is provided by the CHANNEL SELECT push-button switches to the right of the HI LEVEL
AUDIO OUT jack on the Test Set.
(11) GND EQ INTLK Switch - This push-button switch informs the CVR that the Test Set has been
connected. This switch must be illuminated (ON) when using the Test Set with the CVR, even when the
CVR is installed on an aircraft. When the CVR is installed on an aircraft and connected to the Test Set,
this push-button switch, when ON, will inhibit CVR recording after applying power to the CVR.
(12) REC ON Switch - This switch must also be ON when recording test speech or tones from the Test Set
when the CVR is connected to the Test Set and not installed on an aircraft. When this switch is OFF,
recording from the Test Set is inhibited, and bulk erase is not allowed. In addition, when this switch is
ON, playback is inhibited. Recording and playback of audio to/from the Test Set is always inhibited
when the CVR is installed on an aircraft.
(13) STOP REC Switch - With this switch placed to the ON position, while previously recording, will start a
ten minute timer that will terminate recording after the timer expires. This push-button switch setting is
ignored when power is first applied to the CVR. In other words, the CVR must see this switch go from
the inactive to the active position in order to be properly recognized. When the CVR is installed on an
aircraft, the STOP REC switch on the Test Set has no effect on CVR operation.
(14) LOOP BACK Switch - This push-button switch, when placed to the ON position with the Test Set -
connected to the CVR, will indicate to the CVR that external loopback testing of the unit is desired.
Individual tests can be selected at the terminal. Signals are actually transmitted out of the CVR through
the Test Set and back into the CVR to complete the “loop” test. Signals tested during Loop Back are; all
four audio input channels, FSK, rotor speed, and all of the ARINC 429 transmit and receive channels.
When the CVR is installed in the aircraft, the LOOP BACK switch has no effect on CVR operation.
(15) TEST Switch - This momentary switch initiates a self test when the CONTROL UNIT INT/OFF/EXT
switch has been set to INT, and is identical to pushing the TEST switch on an external control unit. All
testing is confined within the CVR when the LOOP BACK switch is OFF. When the LOOP BACK
switch is ON the test signals are routed through the Test Set in order to test pin and cable continuity. If
an external control unit is connected to the Test Set and properly connected to the CVR and the CTRL
UNIT INT/OFF/EXT slide switch has been set to EXT, the TEST switch on the external control unit can
be pressed to initiate a test. When the CVR is installed on an aircraft, the TEST switch has no effect on
CVR operation.
(16) DELAYED REC INHB Switch - This switch is not used for testing of the CVR-120/30B.
(17) BULK ERASE Switch - If the CTRL UNIT INT/OFF EXT switch has been set to INT, REC ON is ON
and STOP REC has not timed out (10 minutes), this momentary push-button switch will initiate a bulk
erase of the entire flash memory array, assuming that GND EQ INTLK is ON. This switch emulates the
Bulk Erase switch on an external control unit. If an external control unit is connected to the Test Set and
the Test Set is properly connected to the CVR, the BULK ERASE switch on the external control unit can
be pressed to initiate a bulk erase. When the CVR is installed on an aircraft, the BULK ERASE switch
has no effect on CVR operation.
(18) MONITOR Switch - This push-button switch selects mixed audio to be tested on the Test Set’s bar
graph from two possible sources; 1) mixed audio that drives the headset jack on an external control unit,
or 2) mixed audio that drives the bar graph on an external control unit. When the CVR is installed on an
aircraft, the MONITOR switch has no effect on CVR operation.
(19) 24dB, 12dB and 6dB Attenuation Switches - These push-button switches select attenuation settings for
the Test Set’s mic amplifier when the CONTROL UNIT INT/OFF/EXT switch has been set to INT, and
for an external control unit’s mic amplifier when properly connected to the Test Set with the cable
provided and the CTRL UNIT INT/OFF/EXT switch set to EXT.
(20) CTRL UNIT Switch:
INT Position - Selects the Test Set’s internal control unit for test recording of speech.
OFF Position - No selection of a control unit. Therefore, audio signals picked up by the internal
microphone in the Test Set will not interfere with any other testing that is being performed.
EXT Position - Selects an external control unit connected to the Test Set for testing. The external
control unit must be connected to the Test Set with the cable provided.
(21) FSK IN/OUT Coax Connector - This jack allows the connection of an external FSK signal for testing
purposes. The FSK input signal can be either a sinewave or triangle wave of 3607 Hz or 4193 Hz.
During normal playback of audio during storage retrieval, this jack is used to play back the previously
recorded time data in an FSK analog format. The analog output level is approximately 1 Vrms sinewave
at a rate of once per second, regardless of the recorded rate. When the CVR is installed on an aircraft, the
FSK IN/OUT jack has no effect on CVR operation.
(22) RTR SP IN/OUT Coax Connector - This jack allows the connection of an external rotor speed signal
from 10 Hz to 15,000 Hz for testing purposes. The input sinewave can be in the range of 100 mV to 1
Vrms. During normal playback of audio during storage retrieval, this jack is used to play back the
previously recorded rotor speed data in an analog format. The output level is about 1 Vrms. When the
CVR is installed on an aircraft, the RTR SP IN/OUT jack has no effect on CVR operation.
(23) TEST INPUTS - PA, COPILOT, PILOT and AREA MIC Coax Connectors - These four input jacks
provide a means of connecting an external signal to each of the four CVR audio input channels for audio
recording test purposes.
(24) AREA MIC Switch - This push-button switch selects the Lo-Fi Area Mic output audio from the CVR to
be connected to the Test Set’s HI LEVEL AUDIO OUT jack, HEADSET jack, LO LEVEL AUDIO
OUT jack, SCOPE jack, and the Test Set’s internal speaker for testing. If any of the other push-button
switches (e.g., PA, COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC) are ON, the audio signal from these
channels will be mixed with the Lo-Fi Area Mic audio output from the CVR.
(25) HI-FI AREA MIC Switch - This push-button selects the Hi-Fi Area Mic audio output from the CVR to
be connected to the Test Set’s HI LEVEL AUDIO OUT jack, HEADSET jack, LO LEVEL AUDIO
OUT jack, SCOPE jack, and the Test Set’s internal speaker for testing. If any of the other push-button
switches (e.g., PA, COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC) are on, the audio signal from these
channels will be mixed with the Hi-Fi Area Mic audio output from the CVR.
(26) MIXED Switch - This push-button selects the mixed audio output from the CVR, which consists of
PA/Copilot/Pilot audio to be connected to the Test Set’s HI LEVEL AUDIO OUT jack, HEADSET jack,
LO LEVEL AUDIO OUT jack, SCOPE jack and the Test Set’s internal speaker for testing. If any of the
other push-button switches (e.g., PA, COPILOT, PILOT, MIXED, AREA MIC) are ON, the audio signal
from these channels will be mixed with the mixed audio output from the CVR.
(27) PASS and FAIL Indicators - These LEDs indicate various test conditions and are identical to the
indicators on an external control unit. The CTRL UNIT INT/OFF/EXT slideswitch must be in the INT
position for these indicators to function.
(28) EXT CVR-FDR PWR Switch - Applies 28 VDC power to the CVR when the CVR is connected to the
Test Set via the rear connector. Power is applied to the CVR regardless of the position of the TEST SET
PWR switch setting. Power cannot be applied from the Test Set to the CVR when the connector on the
front panel of the CVR alone is connected to the Test Set. This switch has no affect when the CVR is
installed on an aircraft or receives its power from another source.
(29) +28VDC and GND Jacks - These jacks allow an external power supply to power the CVR when the
Test Set is connected to the CVR rear connector. The power supply must be able to provide about
800mA of continuous current with an initial power on surge of about 1.5 amps. The CVR draws about
400mA and the Test Set and external control unit draw about 200mA each, depending on how many
switches and segments on the bar graph are illuminated.
A power supply connected to these jacks will not power the CVR when installed on an aircraft because
the CVR is receiving its power from the aircraft and not the Test Set.
(30) FDR DATA Switch - The Flight Data Recorder switch is a future provision however, it must be set to
the 64W position.
(31) INT MIC - The Test Set internal microphone is used to input recorded speech to the CVR via the Test
Set.