Icom IC-iA210 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDEVHF AIR BAND TRANSCEIVERiA210iA210EThank you for purchasing the IC-A210/IC-A210Evhf air band transceiver with Icom’s state of theart technology.Please read this installation guide and thetransceiver’s instruction manual carefully beforeinstalling and operating.Icom, Icom Inc. and the Icom logo are registered trademarks of Icom Incorporated (Japan) in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain,Russia and/or other countries.The following accessories are supplied with the IC-A210/IC-A210E. Inspect the quantity of each part carefully.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's versions.z IC-A210/IC-A210E SUPPLIED ACCESSORIESq w e r t yu i o !0 !1 !2 !3 !4 !5!6 !7 !8READ 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 followingproce-dure.The antenna should also be spaced at least 1m (3.3 feet)from any position occupied by any person on board of theaircraft.q 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 v PRECAUTIONS.e Prepare required wiring. Refer to n CABLE CONNEC-TIONS, m CONNECTOR INFORMATION and ,CARD EDGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY.r Assemble supplied mounting bracket and other parts.Refer to ⁄0 MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY.t Cut the mounting hole. Refer to ⁄1 MARKING MOUNT-ING HOLES.y Mount the IC-A210/IC-A210E into the mounting bracket.Refer to ⁄2 MOUNTING TO THE BRACKET.u Check the IC-A210/IC-A210E operation. Refer to .OPER-ATION CHECK.x IMPORTANT c INSTALLATION PROCEDURESD Miscellaneous itemsThe 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 Transceiver locationSelect a location which can support the weight of the trans-ceiver.NEVER place the transceiver where normal navigation of theaircraft may be hindered or where it could cause bodily in-jury.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).D Battery connectionNEVER 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.D AntennaNEVER 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).D IntercomThe intercom function is enabled by wiring and installing ayoke-mounted communications/intercom switch.This function facilitates swift contact between the pilot andco-pilot. 2-pairs of headphones and microphones are re-quired for pilot and co-pilot.D InterlockWhen 2 transceivers are installed into your aircraft, use theinterlock function to prevent simultaneous transmission.See "Transmit/receive interlock connections" in 6 CABLECONNECTIONS for details.However, when 2 transceivers are installed via a dual audiopanel, the connections are not necessary.The interlock function can be set in the MENU mode. Seethe instruction manual for details.D COMM1 and COMM2 stickersWhen 2 transceivers are installed, to distinguish them from oneanother, attach the supplied COMM1 and COMM2 stickers.COMMCOMM1 or COMM2 stickerv PRECAUTIONSWhen installing the IC-A210/IC-A210E into your aircraft,etc., with another connection system using D-sub 15-pinconnec-tor, 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.b USING THE MB-113D 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 Card edge connector (Front view)For 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 physical 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 to anothertransceiver's pin 9 each other to prevent the simultaneoustransmission for both transceivers.However, when 2 transceivers are installed via a dual audiopanel, 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 Card edge connector (Front view)For 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 PTT switchTo Intercom switchHeadphone jack 24 Ω speakerHeadphone jack(to 500 Ω Headphones)To auxiliary audio 1To auxiliary audio 2To auxiliary audio 3 Audio control panelmicrophoneJackTo PTT switchTo PTT switchTo Intercom switch4 ΩspeakerHeadphone jack(to 500 Ω Headphones)To PTT switchmicrophoneJack• Two places with intercom• One place• One place• Two places with intercomKJ3microphoneJack 1microphoneJack 2n CABLE CONNECTIONSEither an intercom or a yoke-mounted channel/frequencyexchange switch can be installed. Both switches cannot beinstalled at the same time.D 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., Inetrcom mic. 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 e-marking: Detailed installation notes for Icom mobile transceivers to be fitted into vehicles are available. Please contact your Icom dealer or distributor.About MB-113 :Not supplied with some transceiver's versions.

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