Icom IC-A210 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDEVHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERiA210 Thank you for choosing the IC-A210/IC-A210E vhfair band transceiver with Icom’s state of the arttechnology.Please read this installation guide a nd thetransceiver’s instruction manual carefully beforeinstalling and operating.The following accessories are supplied with theIC-A210/IC-A210E. Inspect the quantity of each partcarefully.q Mounting bracket ………………………………………… 1w Card edge connector (CR7E-30DB-3.96E) …………… 1e Screws Bind UNC (No. 4 × 12.7) ……………………… 2r BNC -LP ………………………………………………… 1t Washer (Icom washer V) ……………………………… 1y C-shaped ring …………………………………………… 1u Antenna cable clip ……………………………………… 1i Self crimping nut (No. 6) ……………………………… 1o Nut (No. 6) ……………………………………………… 1Make sure you have received all accessories and that thereis no shipping damage.!0 Screw (No. 6 × 12.7) …………………………………… 1!1 Crimp nuts (No. 6) ……………………………………… 6!2 Screws (No. 6 × 12.7) …………………………………… 6!3 COMM1 sticker ………………………………………… 1!4 COMM2 sticker ………………………………………… 1!5 Polarizing key …………………………………………… 1!6 Speed nut UNC (No. 6) ………………………………… 4!7 MB-113* ………………………………………………… 1!8 Voltage sticker (IC-A210E only)………………………… 1* Not supplied with some transceiver versions.z IC-A210/IC-A210E SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESq w e r t yu i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5!6 !7 !8Select a location that can support the weight of the transceiver.NEVER place the transceiver where normal navigation of theaircraft may be hindered, or where it could cause bodily injury.NEVER bend the cables sharply or place the cables too nearthe aircraft control cables.DO NOT place the transceiver where hot or cold air blows di-rectly on it.AVOID placing the transceiver in areas with temperaturesbelow –20˚C or above +55˚C (–4˚F to +131˚F).NEVER connect the transceiver to a power source using re-verse polarity. Reverse polarity will damage the transceiver.To prevent voltage drops, solder or crimp the cable lug whenconnecting the DC power cable to the power supply.NEVER install an antenna near any aircraft projection, en-gine or propeller.Use a 50 Ω, vertically-polarized, VHF air band antenna.VSWR should be less than 2.5:1.Mount the antenna on a flat metal surface or install a groundplane of at least 120 cm2 (18 in2).v PRECAUTIONSWhen installing the IC-A210/IC-A210E in your aircraft, withanother connection system using a D-sub 15-pin connector,use the supplied MB-113 as described below.D Attachmentq Unscrew the 10 bottom screws, then remove the bottomcover from the transceiver.w Unscrew the 5 rear plate screws.e Disconnect the I/O cable connectors and coaxial, J3, J4and J6, then remove the rear plate from the transceiver.IC-A210/IC-A210EPlateJ6J4J3r Connect the I/O cable connectors and coaxial onto theMB-113 as illustrated below.IC-A210/IC-A210EMB-113t Attach the MB-113 to the transceiver with the 5 rear platescrews.y Replace the removed bottom cover and 10 screws.D Power cable wiringUse 2 pairs of #18 AWG wires for power and power ground-ing connections.A F M P R S1 6 11 13 14 15For the Card edge connector (Front view)For the D-sub 15-pin (Front view)1 89 15JumpersCircuitbreaker(10 A)+13.8 V DCor 27.5 V DCCircuitbreaker(10 A)+13.8 V DCor 27.5 V DCPower ground_Power ground_• Circuit breakerTo prevent electrical damage, a 10 A circuit breaker MUSTbe installed in the DC power line in the aircraft. Install thecircuit breaker in the aircraft breaker panel or instrumentpanel to ensure easy access during flight.• GroundConnect the transceiver power ground to the airframeground.• JumpersPins 11, M, P and 13 MUST be jumped together with AWG#20 wires or thicker.D Yoke-mounted channel and frequency exchangeswitchesNOTE: Channel and frequency selections are available withthe Card edge connector only.For the yoke-mounted channel switch and frequency ex-change switch, use a 2-position spring loaded rocker switchor 2 separate momentary push switches.A S1L12 15ORA S1L12 15D Transmit/receive interlock connectionsWhen 2 transceivers are installed, connect pin N tothe other transceiver's pin 9 to prevent simultaneoustransmission of both transceivers.However, when 2 transceivers are installed through a dualaudio panel, the connections are not necessary.D Audio line connectionsUse #24 AWG wires for connections.A EC D P R S1 54H7 8 9 10 15For the Card edge connector (Front view)For the D-sub 15-pin (Front view)A EC D P R S1 54H J7 8 9 151 4 6 7 89 14 1513121 4 6 7 89 13 144 Ω Speaker4 ΩSpeakerHeadphone jack 1(to 500 Ω Headphones)Headphone jack 1(to 500 Ω Headphones)To auxiliary audio 1To auxiliary audio 2To auxiliary audio 3 Audio control panelHeadphone jack 2MicrophoneJack 1MicrophoneJack 2To the PTT switchTo the Intercom switchHeadphone jack 24 Ω SpeakerHeadphone jack(to 500 Ω Headphones)To auxiliary audio 1To auxiliary audio 2To auxiliary audio 3 Audio control panelMicrophoneJackTo the PTT switchTo the PTT switchTo the Intercom switch4 ΩSpeakerHeadphone jack(to 500 Ω Headphones)To the PTT switchMicrophoneJack• Two places with intercom• One place• One place• Two places with intercomKJ3MicrophoneJack 1MicrophoneJack 2n CABLE CONNECTIONSD Card edge connectorD D-sub 15-pinm CONNECTOR INFORMATIONPin I/O Description Pin I/O DescriptionA – No connection 1 Out RS-232 Serial data + (TXD)B – No connection 2 In RS-232 Serial data + (RXD)C In Auxiliary audio 2 + 3 In Auxiliary audio 3 +D In Auxiliary audio 1 + 4 In Auxiliary audio 1, 2, 3 _E Out External speaker + (4 Ω/5 W) 5 In External speaker _F In Aircraft power _ 6 In Aircraft power _H Out Headphones audio + (500 Ω/60 mW) 7 Out Headphones audio _J In Microphone 1+ (600 Ω) 8 In Mic, Intercom, and PTT _K In Microphone 2+ (600 Ω) 9 In PTT +*L In Memory channel switch* 10 In Intercom switch*M In +13.8 V power + 11 In +13.8 V power +N – Transmit/receive interlock 12 In Frequency exchange switch*P – No connection 13 – No connectionR In Aircraft power + (13.8/27.5 V) 14 In Aircraft power + (13.8/27.5 V)S In Aircraft power _ 15 In Aircraft power _*Ground to activate.Pin I/O Description Pin I/O Description1 In Aircraft power + (13.8/27.5 V) 9 In Aircraft power _2 – No connection (reserved) 10 In RS-232 Serial data + (RXD)3 Out RS-232 Serial data + (TXD) 11 I/O RS-232 Serial data _4 In PTT +* 12 In Intercom select switch*5 In Auxiliary audio + 13 Out External speaker and headphones _6 Out External speaker + (4 Ω/5 W) 14 Out Headphones audio + (500 Ω/60 mW)7 In Microphone _ 15 In Microphone 2 + (600 Ω)8 In Microphone 1 + (600 Ω)*Ground to activate.A B C D E F H J K L M N P R S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Supplied polarizing keyFront viewFront view1 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15*Ground to activate.Pin12345Pin678910Pin1112131415Aircraft power + (13.8/27.5 V)No connection (reserved)RS-232 Serial data + (TXD)PTT +*Auxiliary audio +External speaker + (4 Ω/5 W)Microphone _Microphone 1 + (600 Ω)Aircraft power _RS-232 Serial data + (RXD)RS-232 Serial data _Intercom select switch*External speaker and headphones _Headphones audio + (500 Ω/60 mW)Microphone 2 + (600 Ω)I/OIn–OutInInI/OOutInInInInI/OI/OInOutOutInDescription Description DescriptionAbout MB-113 :Not supplied with some transceiver's versions.iA210EEither an intercom or a yoke-mounted channel/frequencyexchange switch can be installed. Both switches cannot beinstalled at the same time.The following items are required for installation but are NOTsupplied with the IC-A210/IC-A210E.q VHF air band antenna for the communication band.w Various cables.e Antenna cable with BNC connector (50 Ω).r Switches to be mounted on the aircraft yoke.t Headphones (500 Ω).y Low-impedance carbon or dynamic microphone.u Preamplifier for a dynamic microphone.D COMM1 and COMM2 stickersWhen 2 transceivers are installed, to distinguish them from oneanother, attach the supplied COMM1 and COMM2 stickers.COMMCOMM1 or COMM2 stickerx IMPORTANTc INSTALLATION PROCEDURESq Check the quantity of parts. Refer to z IC-A210/IC-A210E SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.w Prepare miscellaneous items required for installation.Refer to Miscellaneous items in z IC-A210/IC-A210ESUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.e Prepare the required wir ing. Refer to n CABLECONNECTIONS, m CONNECTOR INFORMATION and, CARD EDGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY.r Assemble the supplied mounting bracket and other parts.Refer to ⁄1 MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY.t Cut the mounting hole. Refer to ⁄2 MARKING MOUNT-ING HOLES.y Mount the IC-A210/IC-A210E into the mounting bracket.Refer to ⁄3 MOUNTING TO THE BRACKET.u Check the IC-A210/IC-A210E operation. Refer to. OPERATION CHECK.b USING THE MB-113READ THIS, INSTALLATION GUIDE CAREFULLYbefore attempting to install the IC- A210/IC-A210E inan aircraft. This sheet contains important safety instructions.NEVER install the transceiver where normal navigation ofthe aircraft may be hindered.NEVER install an antenna near any aircraft projection, en-gine, or propeller.INSTALL a circuit breaker between the aircraft battery andthe IC-A210/IC-A210E.Check operation after installation.Install the IC-A210/IC-A210E according to the procedures tothe right.The antenna should also be spaced at least 1m (3.3 feet)from any position occupied by any person on board of theaircraft.

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