VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver

component maintenance manual

(with illustrated parts list)

This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:

Unit Model Collins Part No

VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver VHF-2100 822-1287-001

Printed in the United States of America Rockwell Collins, Inc.

© Copyright 2005 Rockwell Collins, Inc. All rights reserved. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

TASK 23-12-95-870-801-A01
1. General

A. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver is a solid-state, airborne communications transceiver that

supplies air-to-air or air-to-ground communications within the 118.000- to 136.992-MHz
frequency band. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver is capable of operation with 25 kHz or
8.33 kHz channel spacing. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver will tune from 118.000-to
136.975-MHz when it operates with 25 kHz channel spacing or tune from 118.000-to
136.992-MHz when it operates with 8.33 kHz channel spacing. The VHF-2100 VHF
Transceiver also supports VHF data link (VDL) Mode A, Mode 2, and Mode 3 operation.

B. An overall view of the VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver is shown in Figure 1/GRAPHIC

23-12-95-99B-001-A01 . A list of equipment covered in this manual is presented in
Table 1/Table 23-12-95-99A-002-A01.

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VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver

Figure 1/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-001-A01

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EQUIPMENT COLLINS PART

DESCRIPTION
TYPE NUMBER
VHF-2100 VHF communications transceiver with 25-kHz or 8.33-kHz 822-1287-001
channel spacing, that supplies double sideband amplitude
modulated (AM) voice and analog data operation in VHF data
link (VDL) Mode A, Mode 2 digital data, and digital voice and
data operation in VDL Mode 3.

Equipment Covered
Table 1/Table 23-12-95-99A-002-A01

C. A list of service bulletins and assembly modiÞcation numbers applicable to each VHF-2100
model is given in Figure 2/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-002-A01. To read Figure 2/GRAPHIC
23-12-95-99B-002-A01 correctly, scan down the left-hand columns of the appropriate
unit Collins part number (CPN). The service bulletin numbers listed underneath that part
number are applicable to that particular part number. To Þnd which unit assemblies are
affected by a particular service bulletin, scan across the row of the listed service bulletin
until a modiÞcation number is reached. At the top of that column will be the part number
of the affected assembly. An "X" in the column indicates that assembly part number has
been replaced by the assembly part number contained in the column that displays a dash
(within the same service bulletin row). If there has been no service bulletin related change
to an assembly, the column will be blank.

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D. A list of associated equipment is shown in Table 2/Table 23-12-95-99A-003-A01.

EQUIPMENT TYPE OR DESCRIPTION

Control Panel VHF frequency selection panel that supplies frequency selection in the 118.000-to
136.992-MHz frequency band and is compatible with VDL Mode 3 functions.
Communications A central processing and routing computer that supplies an interface to data
Management Unit link system components and management of data/voice messaging and data
communications.
Antenna Antenna receives and radiates VHF communication signals in the 118.000-to
136.992-MHz frequency band.

Associated Equipment
Table 2/Table 23-12-95-99A-003-A01

E. A list of related publications is shown in Table 3/Table 23-12-95-99A-004-A01.

COLLINS PART
PUBLICATION ATA NO
NUMBER
RFT-1000 RF Test System Technical Manual, Volume 1 None 523-0777348
Collins Standard Shop Practices Instruction Manual None 523-0768039

Related Publications
Table 3/Table 23-12-95-99A-004-A01

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Service Bulletin Matrix

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TASK 23-12-95-870-802-A01
2. Purpose of Equipment

A. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver supplies receive and transmit functions for aircraft
communications (air-to-air, air-to-ground) in the 118.000-to 136.992-MHz frequency range.
In addition, the VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver supplies a VDL capability, supporting VDL Mode
A, VDL Mode 2, and VDL Mode 3 operation.

B. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver is capable of tuning in 25-kHz increments (118.000-to

136.975-MHz) or 8.33-kHz increments (118.000-to 136.992-MHz). The VHF-2100 supplies
audio outputs for cockpit audio and analog data use. The VHF-2100 receives tuning data on
a low-speed ARINC 429 compatible tuning bus.

C. The VHF-2100 supplies VDL capabilities when used with a communications management
unit (CMU). The VHF-2100 supports VDL Mode A, VDL Mode 2, and VDL Mode 3 operation.
VDL Mode A supplies data link capability using a 2.4 kb/sec AM minimum shift keying (MSK),
carrier sense multiple access (CSMA), airborne communications addressing and reporting
system (ACARS), using an external modem. VDL Mode 2 supplies data link capability using
a 31.5 kb/sec differential 8-ary phase shift keying (D8PSK) CSMA aviation VHF packet
communications (AVPAC) signal. VDL Mode 3 supplies digital data and voice capabilities
using a 31.5 kb/sec differential 8-ary phase shift keying (D8PSK) waveform using (TDMA).

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TASK 23-12-95-870-803-A01
3. Equipment SpeciÞcations

A. Physical and equipment speciÞcations for the VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver are listed in
Table 4/Table 23-12-95-99A-005-A01. Environmental speciÞcations for the VHF-2100 VHF
Transceiver are listed in Table 5/Table 23-12-95-99A-006-A01.

IDENT CHARACTERISTIC SPECIFICATION

1.0 CertiÞcation/Related
documents
1.1 ARINC Characteristics
1.1.1 ARINC 429. Mark 33 Digital Information Transfer System
(DITS).
1.1.2 ARINC 600. Air Transport Avionics Equipment Interface.
1.1.3 ARINC 604. Guidance for Design and Use of
Built-In-Test-Equipment (BITE).
1.1.4 ARINC 615. Airborne Computer High Speed Data Loader.
1.1.5 ARINC 716. Airborne VHF Communications Transceiver.
1.1.6 ARINC 750. VHF Data Radio (VDR).
1.1.7 ARINC 758. Communications Management Unit (CMU) Mark
2.
1.2 RTCA Documents
1.2.1 DO-160D. Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for
Airborne Equipment.
1.2.2 DO-178B. Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and
Equipment CertiÞcation.
1.2.3 DO-186A. Minimum Operational Performance Standards for
Airborne Radio Communications Equipment Operating Within
the Radio Frequency Range 117.975-137.000 MHz.
1.2.4 DO-224A. Signal In Space Minimum Aviation System
Performance Standard (MASPS) for advanced VHF Digital
Communications Including Compatibility with Digital Voice
Techniques.
1.2.5 DO-254. Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic
Hardware.

Equipment SpeciÞcations Cont.

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1.2.6 DO-271B. Minimum Operational Performance Standards for
Aircraft VDL Mode 3 Transceiver Operating in the Frequency
Range 117.975-137.000 MHz.
1.2.7 DO-207. Minimum Performance Requirements for Devices
That Prevent Blocked Channels Used in Two-Way Radio
Communications Due to Unintentional Transmissions.
1.3 FAA TSO
1.3.1 C37d. VHF Radio Communications Transmitting Equipment
Operating Within the Radio Frequency Range 117.975-137.000
MHz.
1.3.2 C38d. VHF Radio Communications Receiving Equipment
Operating Within the Radio Frequency Range 117.975-137.000
MHz.
1.3.3 C128. Devices that Prevent Blocked Channels Used in
Two-Way Radio Communications Due to Unintentional
Transmissions.
1.3.4 C163. VDL Mode 3 communications equipment operating
within the Radio Frequency range 117.975- to 137.000 MHz.
1.3.5 TSO Deviations
1.3.5.1 The VHF-2100 does not support VDL Mode 3 system
conÞgurations 3T, 3S, 2S1X, 1V3D, and 1V2D. Only 4V, 3V1D,
2V2D, 3V, and 2V1D are supported (refer to DO-271B section
2.2.2 and, more speciÞcally, DO-224A section 3.3.2.1.2.4).
Operationally this has no current impact since the industry
requirements for the unimplemented conÞgurations are
currently incomplete, and there are no imminent plans by the
FAA for ground station support of these conÞgurations.

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1.3.5.2 The VHF-2100 does not support the VDL Mode 3 Anti-blocking
over-ride functionality speciÞed in DO-271B section 2.2.4
and, more speciÞcally, DO-224A section 3.3.5.4.3.5. The
Þrst portion of the requirement speciÞes a transmit inhibit to
prevent users from talking over other users already speaking
on the Mode 3 channel (anti-blocking). The second portion
of the requirement speciÞes that this inhibit be allowed to
be over-ridden when other users are in a degraded VDL
Mode 3 timing state (TS2 or TS3). The VHF-2100 has the
ability to detect what timing state other aircraft transmissions
are in, however, there is no provision for communicating
this information to the ßight crew. Furthermore, there is no
provision for the ßight crew to command the anti-blocking
over-ride.
1.3.5.3 TSO C163 Paragraph 4e recommends marking the unit
nameplate with “(Dev)” when any deviations to the TSO are
granted. Rockwell Collins decided not to mark the VHF-2100
nameplate in this manner as this could lead to confusion
with the end user. The marking “(Dev)” may be construed
as "Development" rather than "Deviation" and may lead the
end user to question the utility of the product. All deviations
are documented in this Component Maintenance Manual, as
required by TSO C163 Paragraphs 5b and 5j. This supplies the
end user with the appropriate information and is the method
used in all prior TSO approvals of this type of product.
1.3.6 TSO Plus+ Functionality Full TSO qualiÞcation testing was performed on all
implemented functions covered by TSO. For functions not
covered by a TSO, qualiÞcation testing was performed to the
applicable performance standard, per TSO Plus+ guidance.
SpeciÞcally, Mode A and Mode 2 functionality was tested to the
DO-281 MOPS performance standard.
1.4 FCC Parts 2, 15, and 87, CFR Title 47 Code of Federal Regulations.
1.5 EUROCAE
1.5.1 ED-23B. Minimum Operational Performance Standards for
Airborne Receiver-Transmitter Operating in the Frequency
Range 117.975-136.975 MHz.
1.5.2 ED-92. Minimum Operational Performance Standards for
Aircraft VDL Mode 2 Transceiver Operating in the Frequency
Range 117.975-137.000 MHz.

Equipment SpeciÞcations Cont.

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1.6 FTZ Doc. 17 TR2010. Technical Requirements for Radio Apparatus
in Aircraft Installations in the Mobile Aviation Communication
and Navigation Services.

2.0 Physical
2.1 Size 3 MCU ARINC 600 Form Factor
2.1.1 Height 200 mm (7.87 in) maximum
2.1.2 Width 94.9 mm (3.74 in) maximum
2.1.3 Length 324.0 mm (12.76 in) maximum
2.2 Weight 3.58 Kg (7.9 lb) maximum
2.3 Cooling Forced air cooling as deÞned in ARINC 600.
2.4 Connectors
2.4.1 Rear Connector ITT CANNON PN BKAF1-68100-44
2.4.2 Mating Connector ITT CANNON PN BKAD1-67400-72
2.4.3 Phone 0.250-inch diameter standard telephone jack (2 conductors
with chassis grounds.
2.4.4 MIC 0.210-inch diameter telephone jack.
2.4.5 MON 0.177-inch diameter stereo jack.
3.0 Electrical
3.1 Primary power 27.0-to 28.0 Vdc (nominal)
3.2 Nominal Current at 27.5
Vdc
3.2.1 Receive mode 0.6 A
3.2.2 Transmit mode 5.5 A
4.0 Operational modes
4.1 ARINC 716 analog voice DSB-AM (25 kHz and 8.33 kHz spaced channels)
4.2 ARINC 716 Analog data DSB-AM. (25 kHz spacing 118.000-to 136.975-MHz)
(8.33 kHz spacing, receive only 118.000-to 136.9833-MHz)

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4.3 ARINC 750 VDL Data only (receive audio disabled) with 25 kHz spacing.
Mode A
4.4 ARINC 750 VDL Digital data only (receive audio disabled) with 25 kHz spacing.
Mode 2
4.5 ARINC 750 VDL Digital voice and digital voice/data with a 25 kHz spacing.
Mode 3
5.0 Mode Independent
Transmitter
5.1 Frequency stability Not more than ±5 ppm under combined effects of supply
voltage and temperature variation.
5.2 Transmitter duty cycle 20% with the characteristics that follow (when supplied
with ARINC 600 cooling air): Transmitter on-30 seconds,
transmitter off-1 second, transmitter on-30 seconds, and
transmitter off-239 seconds. 17% over any 3-minute period
without cooling air.
5.3 Output load impedance 50 ohm system (VSWR 3:1)
5.4 Microphone audio
5.4.1 Microphone audio input 150 ohm ±10% balanced, with excitation current for a 50-to
impedance 600-ohm transistorized dynamic or transistorized electret
microphone.
5.4.2 Microphone audio
frequency response
5.4.2.1 300 Hz to 2500 Hz Transmitter modulation depth no more than 6 dB.
5.4.2.2 Above 3200 Hz Transmitter modulation depth at least 50 dB below depth
measured at 1 kHz.
5.5 Sidetone 5 to 40 mW into 600 ohms.
6.0 Mode Independent
receiver
6.1 Receiver antenna Not more than (NMT) 140 µV (-64 dBm) within frequency range
conducted spurious 25-kHz to 1215-MHz into 50-ohm resistive load.
6.2 Maximum RF signal level +20 dBm maximum with no degradation in RF sensitivity.
7.0 ARINC 716 Transmitter
7.1 Carrier power output Not less than (NLT) 25 W terminated in 50-ohm load. NLT 10
W when low voltage condition is present.

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7.2 Harmonic and other Emissions are less than -54 dBm terminated in 50-ohm load
spurious radiation for following frequency ranges:
47-to 68-MHz, 87.5-to 137-MHz, 162-to 244-MHz, 328-to
336-MHz, 470-to 862-MHz.
Emissions are less than -60 dBm between 1000-MHz and
1626-MHz. Emissions within 108 to 118 MHz and between ±1-
and ±10-MHz from tuned channel will be less than -64 dBm.
7.3 Carrier amplitude shift NMT 15% with carrier modulation of 90% at 1000 Hz.
7.4 Analog voice full carrier NLT 90% modulation using 1000 Hz tone at 0.150 Vrms at
am capability microphone audio input; modulation limited to less than 100%.
7.5 Analog voice transmit NMT 10% of total demodulation output at modulation
audio distortion frequencies of 350-, 1000-, and 2500-Hz (audio input to
transmitter is constant at value producing 90% modulation at
1000 Hz).
7.6 Analog voice 35 seconds maximum when enabled, but limited to a value
transmission timeout determined during alignment mode (±0.75 seconds).
7.7 Analog data full carrier NLT 70% modulated using 1800 Hz tone at 1.0 Vac at data
AM capability input; modulation limited to less than 100%.
7.8 Analog data transmitter Vary NMT 6 dB from 600 Hz to 6600 Hz.
frequency response
7.9 Analog data transmitter Muted in data mode.
sidetone
7.10 Analog data transmitter NMT 10% distortion of transmitted RF envelope at 90%
distortion modulation depth from 600 Hz to 6600 Hz.
7.11 Analog data transmission 35 seconds maximum when enabled, but limited to a value
timeout determined during alignment mode (±0.75 seconds).
8.0 ARINC 716 Receiver
8.1 Image rejection NLT 80 dB.
8.2 Spurious response Input signal level NLT 10 mV on undesired frequency
necessary to produce a detector-carrier level equal to level
required for a 6-dB signal-plus-noise to noise ((S+N)/N) ratio,
when the undesired input signal frequency is within 108-to
137-MHz and within ±8 kHz of any assignable channel other
than the undesired channel and the upper and lower adjacent
channels, or the undesired input signal frequency is between
50-kHz and 1215 MHz excluding 108-to 137-MHz.

Equipment SpeciÞcations Cont.

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8.3 25 kHz selectivity NMT 6 dB attenuation when carrier moved ±8 kHz from
assigned frequency. NLT 60 dB attenuation when carrier
moved ±17 kHz or more from assigned frequency.
8.4 8.33 kHz Selectivity NMT 6 dB attenuation when carrier moved ±2.780 kHz from
assigned frequency. NLT 60 dB attenuation when carrier
moved ±7.365 kHz or more from assigned frequency.
8.5 AGC NMT 6 dB variance with a 5 µV reference between input limits
of 5 µV and 793 mV; with a drop in RF signal from 0.2 volts to
10 µV, the audio output recovers (within 0.2 seconds) to within
3 dB of a static 10 µV signal; transmit-to-receive recovery time
is less than 50 milliseconds.
8.6 Analog voice cross NLT 10 dB below the value of desired signal.
modulation
8.7 Desensitization NLT 6 dB.
((S+N)/N)
8.8 Signal-to-noise squelch Adjustable threshold from 2.0-to 4.0-µV.
8.9 Carrier override squelch Adjustable threshold from 10-to 30-µV.
8.10 Audio quieting Less than 6 dB.
8.11 Analog voice audio NLT 40 mW into 600-ohm load with 1000-µV input signal,
output modulated 30% with 1-kHz.
8.12 Analog voice audio Vary NMT 6 dB when RF input signal of 1000-µV, modulated
frequency response 30% over frequency range 300-Hz to 2500-Hz.
8.13 Analog voice audio Less than 20% for a 10 000 µV signal with 85% modulation,
output frequency and audio output power at 50 mW (audio frequencies 350-to
distortion 2500-Hz).
8.14 Analog voice noise level Not less than 25 dB (S+N)/N ratio with input signal modulated
30% at 1000 Hz and RF signal varied from 100 to 10 000
microvolts; not less than 40 dB (S+N)/N ratio with input signal
of 1000 microvolts, modulated 30% at 1000-Hz.
8.15 Analog voice sensitivity NLT 6 dB audio output ((S+N)/N) with input signal of 2-µV
modulated 30% with 1000-Hz.
8.16 Analog voice phase shift Between -30 to +120 degrees with 1000 Hz modulation.
8.17 Analog voice NMT 50 msec for output to reach 90% of audio output steady
transmit-to-receive turn state value.
around

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8.18 Analog voice NMT 50 msec for output to reach 90% of audio output steady
receive-to-transmit turn state value.
around
8.19 Analog data output 1.0 ± 0.2 Vrms across 600-ohm balanced load.
8.20 Analog data receiver NMT 5%.
distortion
8.21 Analog data AGC attack NMT 30 msec for analog data output to reach 90% of output
time steady state value.
8.22 Analog data AGC NMT 30 msec for analog data output to reach 90% of output
recovery time steady state value.
8.23 Analog data NMT 50 msec for analog data output to reach 90% of output
transmit-to-receive turn steady state value.
around
9.0 ARINC 750 Mode A
9.1 CMU interface Williamsburg Version 1 bit oriented protocol. Williamsburg
Version 3.
9.2 Mode A receive-to- Transition within 30 msec.
transmit time
9.3 Mode A transmit-to- Transition within 5 msec.
receive time
10.0 ARINC 750 Mode 2
10.1 CMU interface Williamsburg Version 3 bit oriented protocol.
10.2 Frequency operation 118.000-to 136.975-MHz, 25 kHz channels (760 channels).
10.3 RF output power NLT 15 Watts.
10.4 Transmit bit rate 31 500 bits/seconds ±50 ppm.
10.5 Transmit spurious -36 dBm for the following frequencies and bandwidths:
emission 9 kHz to 150 kHz (1 kHz bandwidth).
150 kHz to 30 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
30 kHz to 108 kHz (100 kHz bandwidth).
108 kHz to 117.5 kHz (100 kHz bandwidth).
117.5 kHz to 117.8 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
137.175 kHz to 137.475 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
137.475 kHz to 1 GHz (100 kHz bandwidth).

Equipment SpeciÞcations Cont.

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10.6 Transmit adjacent NMT -18 dBm, Þrst channel (16 kHz bandwidth).
channel emissions NMT +2 dBm, Þrst channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -28 dBm, second channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -28 dBm, third channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -38 dBm, fourth channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
10.7 Receive bit error rate Uncorrected BER, NMT 10-3.
(BER)
10.8 Receive channel busy to With probability of at least 90%, unit will not start to transmit
idle detection pending Mode 2 message if signal level is attenuated below
-100 dBm (± 2 dBm) for less than 1 millisecond. With
probability of at least 90%, unit will transmit pending Mode
2 message if signal level is attenuated below -100 dBm (± 2
dBm) for not less than 1.5 milliseconds.
10.9 Receive channel idle to With probability of at least 90%, unit will not transmit pending
busy detection Mode 2 message, after 1 millisecond has elapsed when
on-channel power has risen to NLT -98 dBm (± 2 dBm).
11.0 ARINC 750 Mode 3
digital voice and data
mode
11.1 Mode 3 system Four voice (4V).
conÞguration Two voice, two data (2V2D).
Three voice (3V).
Two voice, one data (2V1D).
Three voice, one data (3V1D).
11.2 Frequency operation 118.000-MHz to 136.975-MHz (25 kHz channels).
11.3 Receiver sensitivity -98 dBm.
11.4 Conducted spurious NMT -57 dBm (50 kHz to 1215 MHz).
emission NMT -64 dBm (108-to 137-MHz).
11.5 Transmitter channel bit 31.5 kbits/second ±50 ppm.
rate
11.6 Transmitter output power NLT 15 Watts.

Equipment SpeciÞcations Cont.

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11.7 Transmit spurious -36 dBm for the following frequencies and bandwidths:
emissions 9 kHz to 150 kHz (1 kHz bandwidth).
150 kHz to 30 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
30 kHz to 108 kHz (100 kHz bandwidth).
108 kHz to 117.5 kHz (100 kHz bandwidth).
117.5 kHz to 117.8 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
137.175 kHz to 137.475 kHz (10 kHz bandwidth).
137.475 kHz to 1 GHz (100 kHz bandwidth).
11.8 Transmit adjacent NMT -18 dBm, Þrst channel (16 kHz bandwidth).
channel emissions NMT +2 dBm, Þrst channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -28 dBm, second channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -28 dBm, third channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
NMT -38 dBm, fourth channel (25 kHz bandwidth).
11.9 Transmit frequency ±5 ppm of selected frequency.
stability

Equipment SpeciÞcations
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DO-160D
CONDITIONS SPECIFICATION
PARA NO
Temp and Altitude 4.0 Categories A2/D2.
Low Operating Temp 4.5.1 -55 °C (-67 °F) with a 15 minute warm-up time.
High Operating 4.5.3 +70 °C (+158 °F)
Temp
Low Storage Temp 4.5.1 -55 °C (-67 °F)
High Storage Temp 4.5.2 +85 °C (+185 °F)
In-Flight Cooling 4.5.4 Category W. CertiÞed for installation where equipment must survive
Loss for 90 minutes minimum in the absence of cooling.
Altitude 4.6.1 Category D2. CertiÞed for installation in a non-pressurized and
noncontrolled temperature location in an aircraft that is operated at
altitudes up to 15 200 m (50 000 ft) msl.
Temperature 5.0 Category B. CertiÞed for installation in a non-pressurized and
Variation noncontrolled or partially controlled temperature location in the
aircraft where temperature variation is less then 5 °C per minute.
Humidity 6.0 Category B. CertiÞed for a severe humidity environment - Level I.
Shock 7.0 Category B. CertiÞed for installation in Þxed-wing aircraft or
helicopters and tested for standard operational shock and crash
safety.
Operational 7.2 Tested at 6 g peak (11 ms duration)
Crash Safety: 7.3
Impulse 7.3.1 Tested at 15 g (11 ms duration)
Sustained 7.3.2 Tested at 20 g minimum (acceleration), 11 ms
Vibration 8.0 Category (HCR) (SL). CertiÞed for fuselage or equipment rack
mounting. Demonstrates performance at higher vibration levels and
after long term vibration exposure and high-level, short duration
vibration.
Explosion Proofness 9.0 Category X. (No test required).
Waterproofness 10.0 Category X. (No test required). CertiÞed for installation in locations
not subject to falling water (including condensation), rain water, or
sprayed water.
Fluids Susceptibility 11.0 Category X. (No test required). CertiÞed for installation in locations
not exposed to ßuid contamination from fuel, hydraulic ßuids, oil,
solvents, etc.

Environmental SpeciÞcations Cont.

Table 5/Table 23-12-95-99A-006-A01

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DO-160D
CONDITIONS SPECIFICATION
PARA NO
Sand and Dust 12.0 Category X. (No test required). CertiÞed for installation in locations
not subject to blowing sand and dust.
Fungus Resistance 13.0 Category X. Fungus resistance test not performed.
Salt Spray 14.0 Category X. CertiÞed for installation in locations not subject to a salt
atmosphere.
Magnetic Effect 15.0 Category Z. Unit causes a 1° deßection of an uncompensated
compass at a distance less than 0.3 m (1.0 ft).
Power Input 16.0 Category A. CertiÞed for use on aircraft electrical systems where
primary power is from constant frequency AC generators and the
dc system is from a transformer-rectiÞer. A battery may be ßoating
on the DC bus.
Voltage Spike 17.0 Category A. CertiÞed for installation in systems where a high degree
of voltage spike protection is required. (600 V dc for a duration of
10 microseconds).
Audio Frequency 18.0 Category Z. CertiÞed for use on aircraft electrical systems not
Susceptibility applicable to any other category. For example, a DC system from
a variable range generator where a small capacity or no battery
is ßoating on the DC bus.
Induced Signal 19.0 Category C. CertiÞed for operation in systems where interference-free
Susceptibility operation is desired and where severe coupling occurs due to long
wire runs or minimum wire separation.
RF Susceptibility 20.0 Category RRR.
Conducted 20.4 Category R. CertiÞed for test levels for equipment when bench testing
is allowed to meet the high intensity radiated Þeld (HIRF) associated
with normal environment. Tested at 30 mA (20 V/m).
Continuous wave 20.5 Category R. CertiÞed for test levels for equipment when bench testing
(CW) and square is allowed to meet the HIRF associated with normal environment.
wave (SW) Tested from 0.1 to 0.4 GHz with no more than 20 V/m and 0.4 GHz to
modulated radiated 8 GHz with no more than 150 V/m electric Þeld.
susceptibility
Pulse modulated 20.6 Category R. CertiÞed for test levels for equipment when bench testing
radiated is allowed to meet the HIRF associated with normal environment.
susceptibility test Tested from 0.1 to 0.4 GHz with no more than 20 V/m and 0.4 GHz to
levels 8 GHz with no more than 150 V/m electric Þeld.

Environmental SpeciÞcations Cont.

Table 5/Table 23-12-95-99A-006-A01

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DO-160D
CONDITIONS SPECIFICATION
PARA NO
Emission of RF 21.0 Category H. CertiÞed for equipment located in areas in direct view of
Energy the radio receiver's antenna, typically for equipment located outside
the aircraft.
Lightning Induced 22.0 Category A3J43. CertiÞed for installation in a moderate
Transient electromagnetic environment.
Susceptibility
Lightning Direct 23.0 Category X. (No test required). CertiÞed for operation for which
Effects lightning effects are insigniÞcant or not applicable.
Icing 24.0 Category X. (No test performed). CertiÞed for installation in a location
not subject to ice formation.
Electrostatic 25.0 Category A. CertiÞed for installation where electronic equipment is
discharge (ESD) installed, repaired, or operated in an aerospace environment.

Environmental SpeciÞcations
Table 5/Table 23-12-95-99A-006-A01

TASK 23-12-95-870-804-A01
4. Mechanical Description

A. The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver is housed in a 3-MCU size unit with mounting requirements
according to the ARINC 600 speciÞcation. The circuit cards and assemblies are contained
within a unit assembly. The left-and right-side covers are hinged at the rear of the unit.
Captive screws secure the side covers to the unit chassis. Circuit cards (A1, A2) are
mounted to a center partition. LED board A4 is mounted to the front panel assembly and
rear interconnect circuit card A3 is mounted to the HIRF housing at the rear of the unit.

B. The electronic circuit cards or subassemblies are connected through pin Þeld/plug
connections, RF cable assemblies and ribbon cable assemblies. A list of circuit cards and
subassemblies, and associated Collins part numbers, contained within the VHF-2100 is
provided in Table 6/Table 23-12-95-99A-007-A01. The listed assemblies are for reference
purposes only. The assembly/subassembly listing is not to be used for ordering parts. The
user must refer to the Illustrated Parts List (IPL) for ordering parts or determining assembly
effectivity.

C. The physical location of assemblies within the chassis is shown in Figure 3/GRAPHIC
23-12-95-99B-003-A01. Access to the interior of the VHF-2100 is made by opening the left
side cover and right side cover. The front panel status indicators and TEST push-button
are mounted to LED board A4. Electrical connections to the VHF-2100 are made through
the rear connector. The front panel contains microphone, head phone and RS-232 monitor
connectors.

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ASSEMBLY VHF-2100, CPN 822-1287

ASSEMBLY/SUBASSEMBLY COLLINS PART
NUMBER -001

Unit Assembly 653-4350-001 X

Chassis Assembly 653-4351-001 X
VHF RF A1 828-1436-002
or
828-1436-003 X
DSP/Power Supply A2 828-1437-002
or
828-1437-003 X
Rear Interconnect A3 828-1438-002
or
828-1438-003 X
LED Board A4 676-7478-002 X

Matrix of Assemblies
Table 6/Table 23-12-95-99A-007-A01

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Location of Major Assemblies Diagram

Figure 3/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-003-A01

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TASK 23-12-95-870-805-A01
5. Electrical Description

SUBTASK 23-12-95-870-001-A01
A. General

(1) The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver supplies air-to-air and air-to-ground communications
in the 118.000 to 136.992 MHz frequency band. Electrical connections to the VHF
antenna and other related equipment are made through the unit's rear connector.
The VHF-2100 contains the transmitter, receiver, control and data processing circuits
necessary to perform conventional analog radio and data link functions (ARINC 750)
with a compatible CMU.

(2) The paragraphs that follow describe the electromagnetic interference capabilities of the
VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver and a electronic circuit functional description for each
assembly.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-870-002-A01
B. Electromagnetic Interference

(1) The VHF-2100 is designed to operate aboard aircraft that use either conventional
control systems or ßy-by-wire control systems, or any combination of both. Fly-by-wire
control systems are required to be immune to HIRF, lightning, and FM broadcasts to
prevent navigation and ßight control equipment failures.

(a) High Intensity Radiated Fields (HIRF)

1 HIRF is any radiated Þeld that has an energy level above 5 volts per meter and
is either a one time occurrence (spike or pulse) or recurrent frequencies in the
range 30 Hz to 18 GHz. Sources of HIRF include radar (ground based and
airborne) and on-board transients from motors and other electrical equipment.

2 There are three categories of HIRF immunity.

a Flight critical equipment must be able to survive without damage and

operate properly in an environment of 200 volts per meter conducted or
radiated, and 600 volts per meter pulsed.

b Flight essential equipment must be able to survive in an environment of 200

volts per meter without damage, and operate properly in an environment
of 20 volts per meter.

c Flight nonessential equipment must be able to survive without damage and

operate properly in an environment of 5 volts per meter.

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(b) Lightning

1 Lightning creates a very high-level-pulse radiated Þeld, and also produces high
current and thermal energy. When a direct lightning strike to the aircraft occurs,
high current ßows through the aircraft skin and exterior equipment such as
antennas. The high current causes voltage spikes or pulses to be induced in
the internal aircraft wiring. A lightning strike also generates high temperatures
at the point of contact because of the high current involved. When ßying in an
environment where lightning strikes are possible, exterior equipment must be
able to endure the heat caused by the lightning strike. Internal equipment must
be able to maintain proper functions during the resulting lightning-induced
pulses.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-800-001-A01
C. Electromagnetic Interference Protection

(1) The HIRF and lightning protection of the equipment is accomplished by using Þltering
networks for each input into the nickel-plated rear connector. The networks are
composed of a ferrite block or beads and feed-through capacitors. The reduction of
cooling-hole size reduces the potential for HIRF entrance into the equipment. HIRF
interference is further minimized through the use of metallized gaskets at the seams
where side covers and top, bottom, front, and rear panels join.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-870-003-A01
D. Chassis

(1) The chassis assembly gives support for the circuit cards, and a plenum to force cooling
air across the circuits. RF cables and wiring are routed through the chassis to provide
interconnect wiring between circuit cards.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-800-002-A01
E. VHF RF A1

(1) VHF RF A1 contains the radio frequency (RF) functions. These functions include:
transmitter, receiver, LO synthesizers, and Þltering circuits. This circuit card assembly
contains receiver circuits that convert the VHF carrier frequency to an intermediate
frequency (IF) and frequency synthesizers. The transmitter circuits consist of a
frequency synthesizer circuit, power ampliÞer circuits and monitor circuits.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-800-003-A01
F. DSP/Power Supply A2

(1) The digital signal processor (DSP) circuit of A2 digitally samples, Þlters and demodulates
the IF input from A1, supplies the baseband signals for transmitter modulation, and
controls all other operations of the transceiver.

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(2) The power supply function converts the nominal +28 V dc input to DC voltages that are
necessary for the unit to operate.

(3) The external I/O circuits supply an interface between the rear connector and other
functional analog-to-digital (A/D) circuits within the unit. The I/O circuits consists of:
ARINC 429 receivers, ARINC 429 transmitters, transmitter audio input, receiver audio
outputs and discrete inputs/outputs.

SUBTASK 23-12-95-870-004-A01
G. Rear Interconnect A3

(1) Rear interconnect A3 contains the electromagnetic interference (EMI) and high intensity
radiated Þeld (HIRF) Þltering and protection for signals entering the unit. A view of the
rear connector and rear connector pin assignments is given in Figure 4/GRAPHIC
23-12-95-99B-004-A01. A description of the rear connector pin functions is given in
Table 7/Table 23-12-95-99A-008-A01.

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VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver Rear Connector Pin Functions

Figure 4/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-004-A01

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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

P1TP-3A Reserved (VDR 1 Crosslink A) Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-3B Reserved (VDR 1 Crosslink B) Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-3C ICAO Address Port 1 A Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-3D ICAO Address Port 1 B Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-6A Shop Mode Discrete input (Open = inactive, GND = active).
P1TP-6B Spare
P1TP-6C Spare
P1TP-6D Spare
P1TP-9A Reserved (VDR 2 Crosslink A) Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-9B Reserved (VDR 2 Crosslink B) Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-9C ICAO Address Port 2 A Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1TP-9D ICAO Address Port 2 B Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-1A MIC Audio Input Hi Analog input.
P1MP-1B MIC Audio Input Lo Analog input.
P1MP-1C MIC PTT Keyline Analog input.
P1MP-1D MIC Output Analog output.
P1MP-2A Transmit Timer Disable Discrete input (open = inactive, GND = active).
P1MP-2B MIC Ground Microphone analog input ground.
P1MP-2C Data Loader Input A Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-2D Data Loader Input B Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-3A Reserved (Remote Squelch Hi) Analog input.
P1MP-3B Reserved (Remote Squelch ARM) Analog input.
P1MP-3C Reserved (Remote Squelch Lo) Analog input.
P1MP-3D DC Ground Ground.
P1MP-4A Self Test Enable Discrete input (open = inactive, GND = active).
P1MP-4B Audio Ground Ground.
P1MP-4C Data Loader Output A Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-4D Data Loader Output B Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-5A Analog Data Input Hi Analog input.
P1MP-5B Analog Data Input Lo Analog input.

Rear Connector Pin Description Cont.

Table 7/Table 23-12-95-99A-008-A01

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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

P1MP-5C Reserved (ARINC 716 compatibility) Discrete input.
P1MP-5D 8.33 kHz Enable Discrete output (always grounded).
P1MP-6A OMS/CFDS Input Port 1 Hi Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-6B OMS/CFDS Input Port 1 Lo Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-6C OMS/CFDS Input Port 2 Hi Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-6D OMS/CFDS Input Port 2 Lo Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-7A FREQ/FUNC Select Port B Hi Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-7B FREQ/FUNC Select Port B Lo Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-7C Voice/Data Select Discrete input (open = voice, GND = data).
P1MP-7D Data Keyline Discrete input (open = inactive, GND = active).
P1MP-8A Reserved (Antenna monitor program) Discrete input.
P1MP-8B Data Load Enable Discrete input (open = inactive, GND = active).
P1MP-8C Reserved (Frequency Offset Enable) Discrete input.
P1MP-8D Data Keyline Return Discrete input.
P1MP-9A SDI 1 Discrete input. SDI 1, SDI 0 = open, open = all
call.
SDI 1, SDI 0 = open, GND = left/VHF 1.
SDI 1, SDI 0 = GND, open = right/VHF 2.
SDI 1, SDI 0 = GND, GND = center/VHF 3.
P1MP-9B SDI 0 Discrete input. See P1MP-9A description.
P1MP-9C SDI Common Ground Ground.
P1MP-9D Reserved (Automatic Gain Control) Analog output.
P1MP-10A Program Common Discrete input.
P1MP-10B Spare (Discrete input) Discrete input.
P1MP-10C CMU Data Output Hi Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-10D CMU Data Output Lo Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-11A FREQ/FUNC Select Port A Hi Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-11B FREQ/FUNC Select Port A Lo Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.

Rear Connector Pin Description Cont.

Table 7/Table 23-12-95-99A-008-A01

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PIN FUNCTION DESCRIPTION

P1MP-11C Maintenance System ID#1 Discrete input (with P1MP-14A).
ID#2, ID#1 = GND, GND = Airbus CFDS.
ID#2, ID#1 = GND, open = Boeing CFDS.
ID#2, ID#1 = open, GND = McDonnell-Douglas
CFDS.
ID#2, ID#1 = open, open = Default to Boeing
CFDS.
P1MP-11D Port A/B FREQ/FUNC Select Discrete input (open = FREQ/FUNC Port B; GND
= FREQ/FUNC Port A).
P1MP-12A CMU Data Input Port A Hi Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-12B CMU Data Input Port A Lo Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-12C CMU Data Input Port B Hi Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-12D CMU Data Input Port B Lo Differential high-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-13A Analog Data Output Lo Analog output.
P1MP-13B Analog Data Output Lo Analog output.
P1MP-13C Squelch Disable Discrete input (open = inactive, GND = active).
P1MP-13D Squelch Disable Return Discrete input.
P1MP-14A Maintenance System ID#2 Discrete input (see P1MP-11C).
P1MP-14B Ground/Air Select Discrete input (open = on ground, GND = in air).
P1MP-14C OMS/CFDS Data Output Hi Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-14D OMS/CFDS Data Output Lo Differential low-speed ARINC 429 input.
P1MP-15A Audio/Sidetone Output Hi Analog output.
P1MP-15B Audio/Sidetone Output Lo Analog output.
P1MP-15C Muting Discrete output (open = disable muting, GND =
enable muting).
P1MP-15D Muting return Ground.
P1BP-1 Antenna RF input (size 5).
P1BP-2 +27.5 VDC Power input (size 16).
P1BP-3 Not used.
P1BP-4 Ground Power input ground (size 16).
P1BP-5 Not used.

Rear Connector Pin Description

Table 7/Table 23-12-95-99A-008-A01

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SUBTASK 23-12-95-800-004-A01
H. LED Board A4

(1) LED board A4 contains the status lamps, test switch and connectors necessary to
troubleshoot the unit installation.

TASK 23-12-95-870-806-A01
6. Controls and Indicators

A. The VHF-2100 front panel is shown in Figure 5/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-005-A01. There

are three status lamps, 3 connectors and one TEST push-button available on the VHF-2100
front panel. A description of the status lamps and front panel TEST push-button is given in
Table 8/Table 23-12-95-99A-009-A01.

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VHF-2100 Front Panel View

Figure 5/GRAPHIC 23-12-95-99B-005-A01

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CONTROL/INDICATOR DESCRIPTION
LRU STATUS lamp Indicates pass or fail status of the unit (green = pass,
red = fail).
CONTROL FAIL lamp Indicates a control line failure.
ANTENNA FAIL lamp Indicates an antenna line failure.
TEST push-button Gives a self-test of the unit.

Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Table 8/Table 23-12-95-99A-009-A01

B. The front panel connectors include a PHONE jack to connect a headset, a MIC jack to
connect a microphone, and a monitor port to give access to RS-232 debug data being
transmitted by the unit.

TASK 23-12-95-400-801-A01
7. Installation Data

SUBTASK 23-12-95-400-001-A01
A. General

CAUTION: THE ARINC 600-9 SPECIFICATION, WHICH IS THE GOVERNING

DOCUMENT FOR ARINC 600 CONNECTORS, REQUIRES (FOR
PROPER CONNECTOR OPERATION AND SERVICE LIFE) THAT AN
EXTRACTOR MECHANISM BE USED TO AID DISENGAGEMENT
AND ALSO THAT A FRAMEWORK BE USED IN THE AIRCRAFT
SO THAT ONLY A ±0.1 INCH LATERAL MOVEMENT, AND ONLY 0.2
INCH VERTICAL MOVEMENT IS POSSIBLE.

CAUTION: ROCKWELL COLLINS RECOMMENDS THAT CARE BE EXERCISED DURING

REMOVAL OF LRUS FROM THEIR MOUNTS FOR ANY INSTALLATION
THAT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ARINC SPECIFICATION.

(1) Damage of the plastic insert of the aircraft rack connector for ARINC 600 avionics
equipment is possible during extraction of the LRU. A signiÞcant amount of force is
necessary to disengage the ARINC 600 connector that interfaces the LRU with the
aircraft rack. Excessive side-to-side or up-and-down motion can cause the plastic insert
of the LRU receptacle to become damaged.

(2) The paragraphs that follow gives general installation information for the VHF-2100
VHF Transceiver.

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SUBTASK 23-12-95-800-005-A01
B. System Requirements

(1) The VHF-2100 VHF Transceiver has the capability to interface with VDL systems
as well as support analog voice and data operations. The system conÞguration
and interfaces are dependent upon the aircraft, installed systems and customer
requirements. A simpliÞed block interconnect diagram is shown in Figure 6/GRAPHIC
23-12-95-99B-006-A01. This diagram shows a typical VHF communications subsystem
supporting multi-mode VHF communication operation. Other components in this system
include: a radio tuning panel (RTP), a microphone, a headset or speaker system,
a data control/display and an aircraft antenna. An optional onboard maintenance
system (OMS) is also shown in the diagram. An interconnect wiring diagram for a
typical VHF communications transceiver system is shown in Figure 7/GRAPHIC
23-12-95-99B-007-A01.

(2) Interconnect Cable Preparation

(a) Observe the following precautions during design and preparation of interconnect
wiring cables.

• Bond and shield all parts of the aircraft electrical system, such
as generators and ignition systems.
• Keep the connecting cables away from circuits carrying heavy current,
equipment transmitting pulses, or other sources of interference.
• Make all external connections of the equipment through designated
connectors, listed on the interconnect wiring diagram.
• Digital data bus shields should be grounded to the aircraft structure
at both ends and on both sides of all breaks.
• The audio cable shield should be grounded at the audio system end only.
• Leave slack in cables to allow for free sway of the equipment. Avoid
long runs of wire insofar as practicable.
• For all twisted and shielded bus wires, make shield grounds at the electronics
rack shelf-interconnect points and at production breaks.
• Separate AC and DC grounds should be provided. DC grounds
may be individual local grounds.
• Connect primary power to the components through aircraft circuit breakers
(of the appropriate size) as shown in the interconnect wiring diagrams.
• After installation of the cabling and before installation of the equipment,
perform a continuity check of all interconnect wiring. When the check
is completed, apply power and ensure that voltage is present at the
pins speciÞed by the interconnect wiring diagram.

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