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MODEL FA2100 CVR

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

RECORDER PART NUMBERS:

2100−1010−00 2100−1010−50 2100−1010−51 2100−1020−00
2100−1020−02 2100−1020−50 2100−1020−51 2100−1025−02
2100−1025−12 2100−1025−22 2100−1025−24 2100−1026−02
2100−1027−02 2100−1220−00 2100−1220−02 2100−1225−22
2100−1225−24 2100−1226−02 2100−1227−02 2100−1925−22
NOTE:
For FA2100CVR P/N:
2100−1020−90/−91/−93
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P/N: 165E1689−00

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GENERAL
This product and related documentation must be reviewed for familiarization with
safety markings and instructions before operation.

This instrument was constructed in an ESD (electro–static discharge) protected environ-

ment. This is because most of the semiconductor devices used in this instrument are
susceptible to damage by static discharge.

Depending on the magnitude of the charge, device substrates can be punctured or de-
stroyed by contact or mere proximity of a static charge. The results can cause degrada-
tion of device performance, early failure, or immediate destruction.

These charges are generated in numerous ways such as simple contact, separation of
materials, and normal motions of persons working with static sensitive devices.

When handling or servicing equipment containing static sensitive devices, adequate

precautions must be taken to prevent device damage or destruction.

Only those who are thoroughly familiar with industry accepted techniques for handling
static sensitive devices should attempt to service circuitry with these devices.

In all instances, measures must be taken to prevent static charge build–up on work sur-
faces and persons handling the devices.

BEFORE APPLYING POWER

Verify that the product is set to match the available line voltage and the correct
fuse is installed..

Servicing instructions are for use by service–trained personnel only. To avoid dangerous
electric shock, do not perform any servicing unless qualified to do so.

Adjustments described in the manual are performed with power supplied to the instru-
ment while protective covers are removed. Energy available at many points may, if con-
tacted, result in personal injury.

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RECORD OF HIGHLIGHTS
Issue Revision Date of Comments
Change
Revision 15 Apr. 14/16 Page headers updated. Updated unit weights.
Added obsolete unit notes. Removed A860, Cali-
brated Sound Source, and ROC/5. Added PI/2.
Removed Auto Test section. Updated Software
tables.
Revision 14 Jul. 13/15 Updated to include legal reference in footer.
Moved legal statements from inside front cover
to front cover. Removed 2100−1020−91,
2100−1020−93, and 2100−1020−90. Added
2100−1220−00, 2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22,
2100−1226−02, 2100−1225−24, 2100−1227−02,
and 2100−1925−22. Added 90 Day ULB.
Revision 13 Dec. 09/13 Assembly, Dissassembly, and IPL updated to re-
flect MOD DOT 13. ROSE/ROC/ADLP version
numbers updated. Software checksums updated.
Model configuration tables added for clarity. Au-
tomatic Test Section revised
Revision 12 Jul. 03/13 Corrected page number errors and updated the
LOEP and Table of Contents.
Revision 11 May 21/13 Added automatic testing section. Added p/n
2100−1027−02. Revised IPL.
Revision 10 Jun. 15/12 Added configuration
Updated Numerical Parts Index to reflect
changes in service bulletins.
Changed output levels for PI MOD DOT #8
Updated the IPL to reflect p/n 2100−1025−24.
Revision 09 Apr. 30/10 Added TSO−C123b. Added Onboard Mainten-
ance System interface and CVR Datalink Input
Interface descriptions. Added software FDP
checksum list for P/Ns 2100−1025/6−XX. up-
dated ROSE software to 4.X
Revision 08 Jul. 30/09 Revised set up figures with Support Equipment in
both Test and Special tools sections.. Updated
procedures in Section 200 Automatic Testing.
added new software for the CVR P/N
2100−1025−22 and 2100−1026−02

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RECORD OF HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

Issue Revision Date of Comments
Change
Revision 07 Dec. 01/08 Updated for Revision. Added SB011, SB012,
SB013, SB014, SB015, SB 016. Changed the
List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 07,
added divider to Table of Contents. Added refer-
ence to ROC/6, updated date for Autotest confir-
mation. Added Beacon Test note, changed con-
tent per SB013, corrected reference to Data Link
(ATC) Interface. Added Beacon Test note, added
Acquisition Processor configuration, added refer-
ence to ROC/6. Updated part numbers, correc-
ted test setup diagram, added RIU power cau-
tions, verified ROC/6 part list. Added configura-
tion. Updated Test Equipment lists, corrected test
diagram. Updated Numerical Parts Index to re-
flect changes in service bulletins. Updated the
IPL to reflect p/n 21001026−02.
Revision 06 May 01/07 Added new Section 200, Automatic Testing for
operational testing of CVR to include the ROC6
/w CATS software. Revised Disassembly & As-
sembly sections to include p/n’s: 2100−1025−12
& −22, Audio Compressor and Crash Survivable
Memory Unit. Revised Description Section for
new p/n: 2100−1025−12 & −22, Audio Compres-
sor and Crash Survivable Memory Unit. Updated
Test Procedures and Checksum Information for
Revisions 5 software and ROC6 /w CATS soft-
ware. Revised Figure 104 to include all Acquis-
tion Processor configurations. Added new Table
105, CVR fault code corrective actions. Added
ROC6 /w Cats software to Special Tools and Test
Equipment Section. Updated the IPL to reflect
p/n: 2100−1025−12 & −22 CVR, Audio Compres-
sor and Crash Survivable Memory Unit. This in-
cludes all Temporary Revisions, including TR6
and Service Bulletins SB008, SB009 and SB010.
Revised Description and Test Procedures to in-
clude pre and post MOD−DOT #7 units. Revised
beacon battery replacement date.

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RECORD OF HIGHLIGHTS (Continued)

Issue Revision Date of Comments
Change
Revision 05 Oct. 01/04 Revised Disassembly & Assembly sections to in-
clude p/n: 2100−1025−02 and associated parts.
Added OMS and Data Link information in the De-
scription Section for p/n: 2100−1025−02. Up-
dated Test Procedures and Checksum Informa-
tion for Revision 4 software. Added Audio Data
Link Player Software information to Special Tools
and Test Equipment Section. Updated the IPL to
reflect p/n: 2100−1025−02 and associated parts,
along with new Acquisition Processor Board.
Revision 03 Mar. 01/01 Included GACVR changes: All GACVR are DC
only w/ RTV. Incorporated 24−month cleaning re-
quirement for Underwater Locator Device. Added
new CVR label and change of location. Added
2100−1020−90 version.
Revision 04 Jan. 01/03 Revised Disassembly & Assembly sections to in-
clude the moisture resistant seals introduced in
SB004. Identified an approved ATA300 shipping
container in the Assembly section. Added the
CICC/2 upgraded cable assembly to the Test &
Troubleshooting sections. Updated the IPL to re-
flect these additions. Added corrections & com-
ments from Boeing Supplier Data Transmittal
CD01−0348.
Revision 02 June 01/00 Added 2100−1020−93 configuration and S161
control unit information.
Revision 01 Feb. 01/00 Includes changes to the IPL Section 1000 to in-
corporate a new Audio Compressor PWA for
FSK capability. Added the FA2100 GACVRs to
the manual. Incorporated the Acquisition Proc-
essor, p/n: 205E1931−00, turbo PWA changes
along with the Revision 01 Software changes.
Initial Nov. 01/98 Initial issue of CMM. Includes all sections, Pre
ATA100. Includes: FA2100CVR - FSB001.

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 15 DATED Apr. 14, 2016
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 15, dated Apr. 14, 2016.

Section Page Description

Title All Page headers updated.
List of FSB’s All Page headers updated. Service Bulletin 023 added.
Front Matter All Page headers updated.
Introduction All Page headers updated. Removed A860.
Description & All Page headers updated. Updated unit weights. Added obsolete notes.
Operation Removed A860.
Testing & Fault All Page headers updated. Removed A860. Updated Software tables.
Isolation
Automatic All Page headers updated. Removed section.
Testing
Disassembly All Page headers updated. ULB information updated.
Cleaning All Page headers updated.
Check All Page headers updated.
Repair All Page headers updated.
Assembly All Page headers updated. ULB information updated.
Fit and Clear- All Page headers updated.
ances
Special Tools All Page headers updated. Removed A860, Calibrated Sound Source,
and Test Equip- and ROC/5. Added PI/2.
ment
Illustrated Parts All Page headers updated. Updated ULB information. Added obsolete
List and Schem- notes. New CSMU assemblies added.
atic Diagrams

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 14 DATED Jul. 13, 2015
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 14, dated Jul. 14, 2015.

Section Page Description

Title All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Moved legal statements
from inside front cover to front cover. Removed 2100−1020−91,
2100−1020−93, and 2100−1020−90. Added 2100−1220−00,
2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22, 2100−1226−02, 2100−1225−24,
2100−1227−02, and 2100−1925−22.
List of FSB’s All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added Service Bulletins
21 and 22.
Front Matter All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Updated to reflect Rev.
14 changes.
Introduction All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 2100−1220−00,
2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22, 2100−1226−02, 2100−1225−24,
2100−1227−02, and 2100−1925−22. Added 90 Day ULB.
Description & All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 2100−1220−00,
Operation 2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22, 2100−1226−02, 2100−1225−24,
2100−1227−02, and 2100−1925−22. Added 90 Day ULB.
Testing & Fault All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 2100−1220−00,
Isolation 2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22, 2100−1226−02, 2100−1225−24,
2100−1227−02, and 2100−1925−22. Added 90 Day ULB.
Automatic All Updated to include legal reference in footer.
Testing
Disassembly All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 90 Day ULB.
Cleaning All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 90 Day ULB.
Check All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 90 Day ULB.
Repair All Updated to include legal reference in footer.
Assembly All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Added 90 Day ULB.
Fit and Clear- All Updated to include legal reference in footer.
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Special Tools All Updated to include legal reference in footer.

and Test Equip-
ment
Illustrated Parts All Updated to include legal reference in footer. Removed
List and Schem- 2100−1020−91, 2100−1020−93, and 2100−1020−90. Added
atic Diagrams 2100−1220−00, 2100−1220−02, 2100−1225−22, 2100−1226−02,
2100−1225−24, 2100−1227−02, and 2100−1925−22. Added 90 Day
ULB.

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 13 DATED December 9, 2013
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 13, dated December 9, 2013.

Section Page Description

Front Matter LOEP & TOC Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect Revision 13 changes.
Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 13 changes.
Introduction 3,5 Removed ROC/6 reference. Added Datalink reference.
Description & 2,4,17,31,36,38 Part number matrix and block diagram updated. ROSE version updat-
Operation ed. Model configuration tables added.
Testing & Fault 105,142-145,147- ROSE version updated. ADLP added. Software and directory labels
Isolation 150 updated. Updated setup diagram. Software checksums updated.
Automatic 201-209,211-212, Reformatted section, updated figure labels, removed redundant
Testing 220-255,264-269, steps, corrected test sequences, and streamlined procedure.
271-278
Disassembly 304-310,312 Updated for differences in MOD DOT 6 and MOD DOT 13.
Assembly 701,703-704,708- Updated for differences in MOD DOT 6 and MOD DOT 13.
711,716-721
Special Tools 902-904,918,928 Updated software versions and optional speakers.
and Test
Equipment
Illustrated 1005-1009,1011- Updated for differences in MOD DOT 13.
Parts List and 1012,1014,1016-
Schematic 1018,1021-1023
Diagrams

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 12 DATED July 3, 2013
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 12, dated July 3, 2013.

Section Page Description

Front Matter LOEP & Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect Revision 12 changes.
TOC Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 12 changes.
Automatic Test 201−290 Reformatted section to include figure labels and removed redundant
steps.

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 11 DATED May 21, 2013
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 11, dated May 21, 2013.

Section Page Description

Title i Added part number 2100−1027−02 (ARINC 757A compliant) to cover
page.
List of FSB’s xxiii Updated for FSB019 (23−70−04−19) and FSB020 (23−70−04−20)
Front Matter LOEP & Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect Revision 11 changes.
TOC Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 11 changes.
Introduction 1 Added part number 2100−1027−02 (ARINC 757A compliant).
Description & 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, Added part number 2100−1027−02 (ARINC 757A compliant). Added
Operation 9, 10, 12, NAND memory to part number matrix. Adds description of PI/2. Added
Section 13−16, 21, description of acquisition processor 205E2502−34. Removed descrip-
22, 23, 25, tion of FA2100 CVR p/n: S2100−1020−91
29, 30−34,
35, 36, 43,
48−56, 64,
67
Testing & Fault 101, 102, Added notes about ROC/6, ROC/6 and ROC/7 concerning compatibil-
Isolation 140−145, ity with CATS 2.0 Added note about return−to−service procedure. Mod-
Section 148, 149, ified Table 105. Added instruction concerning matching part number
151, 152 and check sum. Modified Table 106 and Table 107
Automatic Test 201−288 Added new section describing the automatic testing procedure.
Special Tools 903−905, Updated Table 901 and Table 902. Revised hardware requirements for
and Test Equip- 931, 932 ADLP player software.
ment Section
Illustrated Parts 1004, Updated the Configuration Matrix to include p/n 2100−1027−02. Up-
List 1009−1020 dated the drawings in the IPL.

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 10 DATED Jun. 15, 2012
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 10, dated Jun. 15, 2012.

Section Page Description

List of FSB’s n/a
Front Matter xix − xxxiv Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 10
changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 10
changes.
Testing 118−120 Updated procedure to accommodate PI MOD DOT #8
Illustrated Parts n/a Added 2100−1025−24 configuration
List and Schem- Added 742E1619−03
atic Diagrams

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 09 DATED Apr. 30, 2010
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 09, dated Apr. 30, 2010.

Section Page Description

Title i − ii Updated for Revision 9. Added TSO C123b.
List of FSB’s n/a
Front Matter xix − xxxiv Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 09
changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 09
changes.
Introduction 2, 5, 6 Added Rose 4.0. Updated L−3 Address. Updated shop verication
dates.
Description & 9, 19 − 21, 45, Added note on test tones for P/N 2100−1025/6−02. Added BIT and
Operation 54−66 Fault Detection paragraph. Added TSO C123b.
Testing & Fault 105, 150 Revised P/N for the Variac. Added Table 107 Software FDP check-
Isolation sum. Added Section 9. Onboard Maintenance System interface and
Section 10 CVR Datalink Input Interface.
Automatic 233 Added Rose 4.0
Testing
Disassembly n/a
Assembly n/a
Fit and Clear- n/a
ances
Special Tools n/a
and Test Equip-
ment
Illustrated Parts 1017 Corrected Effective codes for 165B and 165C
List and Schem-
atic Diagrams

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 08 DATED Jul. 30, 2009
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 08, dated Jul. 30, 2009

Section Page Description

Title i − ii Updated for Revision 8.
List of FSB’s n/a
Front Matter xix − xxxiv Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 08
changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 08
changes.
Introduction n/a
Description & n/a
Operation
Testing & Fault 143−146, 150 Added ROC/6 to note. Revised Figures 105 and 106 for set−up with
Isolation support equipment. Updated Table 106 with new software P/N’s for
the CVR P/N 2100−1025−22 and 2100−1026−02. Added note
for the CICC/3
Automatic 201, 203, 207, Added Caution on power input select switch. Revised Figure 201
Testing 212, 213, 216, showing the back of the ROC/6. Updated and added to Section 3, the
218, 219, 221 CATS auto test procedures
Disassembly
Assembly
Fit and Clear-
ances
Special Tools 902, 918, 919, Revised Table 901 in the ROC/5and ROC/6 Lists. Revised Figures
and Test Equip- 921, 926 911 (Sheets 1 and 2) , 913 and 916 for set−up with support equip-
ment ment.
Illustrated Parts 1005, 1006, Corrected stand−offs effective code per Revision 1 of Service Bulletin
List and Schem- 1010, 1012− 15. Change the callouts for the Front Panel Assembly. Added new
atic Diagrams 1014 PWA’s 205E2502−24 and 205E3977−29 for the 2100−1026−02

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REVISION 07 DATED DECEMBER 01, 2008
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 07, dated December 01, 2008

Section Page Description

Title i − ii Updated for Revision.
List of FSB’s 1 Added SB011, SB012, SB013, SB014, SB015, SB 016.
Front Matter xix−xxii Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 07, added
xxii, xxxvi divider to Table of Contents.
Introduction 1, 5, 6 Added p/n: 2100−1026−02. Added reference to ROC/6, updated date
for Autotest confirmation.
Description & 1−4, 10, 12, 13, Added Beacon Test note, changed content per SB013, corrected ref-
Operation 15, 16 19, 20, erence to Data Link (ATC) Interface. Added RIPs monitoring status
22, 23, 27−29, and p/n: 2100−1026−02. Removed p/n: 2100−1020−91/93.
31−35, 41,
45−47,49−52
Testing & Fault 105−107, 114, Added Beacon Test note, added Acquisition Processor configuration,
Isolation 126, 131, 137, added reference to ROC/6. Updated Software Checksums. Added
148, 150 p/n: 2100−1026−02. Removed p/n: 2100−1020−91/93
Automatic 201, 203, 205, Updated part numbers, corrected test setup diagram, added RIU
Testing 216 power cautions, verified ROC/6 part list. Revised the Auto testing pro-
cedure to separate tests using DC, AC or DC and AC power.
Disassembly 305, 308, 309 Added new Capacitor bracket configuration and new part. Removed
p/n: 2100−1020−91/93.
Assembly 705−707, 709, Added new Capacitor bracket configuration and new parts. Removed
711 p/n: 2100−1020−91/93.
Fit and Clear- Removed p/n: 2100−1020−93 in Audio output.
ances
Special Tools 902−904, 913, Updated Test Equipment lists, corrected test diagram. Added new
and Test Equip- 926, 932 CVR download Cable p/n: 17TES0078.
ment
Illustrated Parts 1004−1012, Updated Numerical Parts Index to reflect changes in service bulletins
List and Schem- 1014−1018, and added new CVR p/n: 2100−1026−02. Removed p/n:
atic Diagrams 1020 2100−1020−91/93.

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HIGHLIGHTS
REVISION 06 DATED May 01, 2007
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 06, dated May 01/2007.

Section Page Description

Title i − ii Updated for Revision. Corrected part numbers on title page (editoral
correction), FA is part of the model number and not part of the P/N.
Added “EUROCAE ED−112”. Revised Export Control Statement IAW
CTR 760 Rev. R.
List of FSB’s 1 Added SB008, SB009 and SB010.
Front Matter xix−xxii Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 06
xxii−xxxiv changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 06
changes.
Introduction 1−4, 6, 7 Added Paragraph 8 “Part Number Formatting”. Added new items to
the list of acronyms and abbreviations. Added note: verify CMM infor-
mation when developing other documentation.
Description & 1−4, 6−16,18− Added “refer to Figure 6, Audio block diagram”. Updated new Audio
Operation 20, 22, 23 27, Compressor and Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) p/ns.
29, 31, 32, 35, Changed 2100−1025−02 to 2100− 1025−( ) or− XX. Added “EURO-
38, 44−49 CAE ED−112”. Revised text for Per and Post MOD−DOT #7 configu-
rations of P/N 2100−1020−XX. Revised beacon battery replacement
date.
Testing & Fault 101−103, Changed 2100−1025−02 to 2100−1025−( ) or− XX. Updated Test
Isolation 105−107, Procedures and Checksum Information for Revsions 5 software. Re-
110−112, vised testing for Pre and Post MOD−DOT #7 configurations of P/N
115−120, 123, 2100−1020−XX. Revised Figure 104, Acquisition Processor PWA
125−132, (AP) Test Point Locations to included all AP configurations.
139−146, Added new Table 105, CVR fault code corrective actions.
148−150
Automatic 200−216 Added new Section 200 to the CMM. Operational level testing the
Testing CVR using Read-Out Center/6 (ROC/6) Test Station with CVR Auto-
mated Test Station (CATS) software.
Disassembly 302−309 Updated procedures and drawings to include new Audio Compressor
board and Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) for the FA2100
CVR. Changed 2100−1025−02 to 2100−1025−( ) or− XX. Revised
beacon battery replacement date.
Cleaning 402, 403 Updated Figure 401 to include new CSMU p/n callouts. Revised bea-
con battery replacement date.
Check 502 Revised beacon battery replacement date.

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REVISION 05 DATED OCT. 01, 2004
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 05, dated Oct. 01/2004.

Section Page Description

Title 1−2 Updated for Revision.
List of FSB’s 1 Added SB006 and SB007
Front Matter xv-xvii Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 05
xix-xxviii changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 05
changes.
Introduction 1 Updated to include p/n: 2100−1025−02.
Description & 4, 7−8, 10−16, Added information for the 2100−1025−02. Updated Figure 3. FA2100
Operation 18, 22−23, Block Diagram to include OMS and Data Link. Updated Figure 5.
32−33 FA2100 Audio Monitoring Scheme to include the 2100−1025−02,
2−hour HQ only recorder. Updated Figure 6. FA2100 Recording
Schemes to include the 2100−1025−02.Updated Table 1. FA2100
Recording Specifications to include the 2100−1025−02. Added OMS
and Data link information. Added Control Unit information on the
S161−1390−00. Updated Figure 8. Interwiring Diagram to include
OMS and Data LInk pins.
Testing & Fault 101, 105, 112 Updated test section/procedure to include p/n: 2100−1025−02,
Isolation 114−118, 122, 2−hour HQ only recorder. Updated FA2100 CVR test bench setup re-
124−127, quirements and Table 1. Recommeded Standard Test Equipment.
141−142 Added Data Link Check to Table 102. Operational Test Procedure.
Updated Table 103. Test Procedure Data Record Chart to include p/n:
2100−1025−02. Updated Table 105. FA2100 CVR Software Check-
sums for Revision 4 software.
Disassembly 302−305, Updated Disassembly procedures and drawings to include p/n:
307−309 2100−1025−02 and associated parts.
Cleaning 403 Updated Figure 401. to include parts for the 2100−1025−02 CVR.
Assembly 702−709, Updated Assembly procedures and drawings to include p/n:
711−715 2100−1025−02 and associated parts.
Fits & 804−805 Updated Figure 801. FA2100 CVR O&D drawing to include p/n:
Clearances 2100−1025−02.

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Special Tools 902, 914, Updated Software Library Disk information. Modified Figure 910 CVR
and Test 924−926 Menu Structures to include p/n: 2100−1025−02. Added Audio Data
Equipment Link Player Software information.
Illustrated Parts 1004−1015 Updated the Configuration Matrix, Numerical Index, Figure 1., and
List & the IPL to include p/n: 2100−1025−02 and associated parts. Added
Schematic new Acquistion Processor board for the FA2100 CVR.
Diagrams

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REVISION 04 DATED JAN. 01, 2003
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 04, dated Feb. 01/2003.

Section Page Description

Title 1−2 Updated for Revision.
List of FSB’s 1 Added SB003, SB004, and SB005
Front Matter 1-4 Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 04
1-8 changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 04
changes.
Introduction 4-5 Added Document Verification Section.
Description & 1-6, 8, 11-12, Added S161, S261, S162, S160 & S056 Control Units, Preamplifier,
Operation 15-16, 18-20, and Microphone information. Identified Benthos as new ULB vendor
22, 24-26, 37 for ELP−362D beacon. Added channel sensitivity levels and more
RSE signal detail.
Testing & Fault 101-103, Corrected testing procedural errors. Incorporated CICC/2 informa-
Isolation 105-106, 112, tion for Uploading Software changes for 2100−1010−( ) and added
114, 116 − 123, 2100−1020−90 along with new checksums in Table 105 for SW Rev.
136-142. 02 Per SB005.
Disassembly 302-309 Corrected nomenclature inconsistancies with IPL. Changed removal
procedure for Acquisition Processor PWA.
Cleaning 402-403 Changed beacon manufacturer information.
Check 501-502 Changed beacon manufacturer information.
Assembly 701-716 Modified procedure to include installation of the moisture resistant
seals for the CSMU and Chassis Cover per SB004 (MOD−DOT#4).
Added shipping container information.
Fits & 802 Added torque values for the chassis, Aircraft Interface, Acquisition
Clearances Processor boards. RSE input impedance value added.
Special Tools 901-904, 911, Added S161, S261, S162, S160 & S056 Control Units, Preamplifier,
and Test 917-923 and Microphone information. Updated recorder software revisions.
Equipment Added CICC & CICC/2 cable information.
Illustrated Parts 1001, Added abbreviations. Corrected Fig. 1 call-outs. Added moisture re-
List & 1005-1009, sistant seals and sealing screws for the CSMU and chassis cover.
Schematic 1011, 1013-1015 Added new Audio Compressor PWA & shipment kit.
Diagrams

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REVISION 03 DATED MAR. 01, 2001
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 03, dated Mar. 01/2001.

Section Page Description

Title 1−2 Updated for Revision.
Front Matter LOEP & TOC Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect the Revision 03
changes. Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 03
changes.
Description & 1−5, 13, 19−22, Incorporated new label and updated label position. Updated Part
Operation 24 Number Matrix. Corrected ULD cleaning requirements. Incorporated
Section all GACVR’s are DC only. Added −90 version to Figure 3. Updated Air-
craft Interface PWA used in GACVRs.
Testing & Fault 108, 110, 112, Incorporated new label and updated label position. Incorporated all
Isolation 113, 115−118, GACVR’s are DC only. Incorporated Software changes for
Section 120, 138, 140 2100−1010−( ) and added 2100−1020−90 along with new checksums
in Table 105.
Disassembly 302 Corrected ULD cleaning requirements.
Section
Cleaning 402 Corrected ULD cleaning requirements.
Section
Assembly 709, 710 Added steps and figure to include the assembly of the −99 version
Section (customer supplied ULD).
Fits & 804, 805 Incorporated new label and updated label position.
Clearances
Section
Special Tools 902, 911, 915 Updated recorder software revisions. Incorporated new label and up-
and Test dated label position.
Equipment
Section
Illustrated Parts 1004 − 1014 Updated configuration matrix to add that all GACVRs are DC only,
List & and to incluse the−90 configuration. Updated numerical index and
Schematic part number list to include 2100−1020−90. Incorporated new label
Diagrams and updated label position. Updated item numbers for GACVRs to re-
flect DC only along with GACVR Aircraft Interface PWA
205E−1763−01.

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REVISION 02 DATED JUNE 01, 2000
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 02, dated June 01/2000.

Section Page Description

Title 1−2 Updated for Revision.
Front Matter LOEP, TOC Changed the List of Effective Pages & Table of Contents to reflect the
Revision 02 changes.
Introduction 4 Updated to reflect multiple configurations for the FA2100.
Description & 1−6, 8, 12−13, Updated to include −93 configuration. Updated manufacturer informa-
Operation 15, 18−19, tion for ULDs. Updated to include S161 Control Unit. Updated inter-
Section 21−22, 24−29, wiring diagrams to differentiate GACVR wiring.
37
Testing & Fault 101−107, Updated to include S161 Control Unit. Updated to include −93 configu-
Isolation 111−113, 115, ration. Updated ULD test procedure and manufacturer information.
Section 122−123, 126,
134, 136−137,
140
Disassembly 302−303, Updated information for ULDs. Updated the beacon removal proce-
Section 306−307 dure. Added IPL Tag for 205E1849−04 Audio Compressor PWA.
Cleaning 402−403 Updated cleaning and manufacturer information for ULD.
Section
Check Section 502 Updated manufacturer information for ULDs.
Assembly 705, 707−708 Added IPL Tag for Audio Compressor PWA. Updated assembly and
Section installation procedure for ULD.
Fits & 802 Updated audio output level to reflect −93 configuration.
Clearances
Section
Special Tools 901−903, 906, Updated to include Model S161 Control Unit.
and Test 910, 915
Equipment
Section
Illustrated Parts 1004, 1006, Updated configuration matrix to include −93 configuration. Updated
List & 1008 − 1014 numerical index and part number list to include 205E1849−04 Audio
Schematic Compressor PWA. Updated numerical index and part number list to
Diagrams reflect shift in item numbers for all FA2100 CVR models. Updated nu-
merical index to include ULDs. Updated item numbers for Audio Com-
pressor PWA and ULDs. Updated include correct RTCA / DO−178B
level. Updated part number list to reflect FSB002.

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REVISION 01 DATED FEB. 01, 2000
Pages which have been added or revised are outlined below, together with the highlights
of Revision 01, dated Feb. 01/2000.

Section Page Description

Title 1−2 Updated for the Revision and the Copyright year.
List of FSB’s 1 Updated for FSB002 (23−70−04−02).
Front Matter LOEP & Changed the List of Effective Pages to reflect Revision 01 changes.
TOC Changed the Table of Contents to reflect the Revision 01 changes.
Introduction 1 Clarified the cockpit voice and area microphone statement.
Description & 2−3, 5−13, Updated number of CVR configurations. Updated and changed the or-
Operation 16−21, der of several system component descriptions. Updated CVR record-
Section 24, 27, 29, ing schemes figure. Added Figure 6 GACVR Fault Circuit for Pin 23.
35, 36, 40 Removed microphone information. Updated Interwiring diagrams.
Added GMT and Rotor Speed to ARINC 557/757 Aircraft interface Sig-
nals table. Introduced the 205E1849−( ) Audio Compressor boards.
Introduced the 205E1931−00 Acquisition Processor board.
Testing & Fault 101−140, Added the GACVR Fault Circuitry for Pin 23. Modified testing proce-
Isolation dure for GACVRs, p/ns: 2100−1010−51 and 2100−1020−51. Updated
Section the Acquisition Processor test point locations. Added new CVR soft-
ware upload procedure along with Rose utility software upload proce-
dure. Added Table 105 CVR Software Checksums.
Disassembly 303−309 Added steps necessary to disassemble the GACVRs, p/ns:
Section 2100−1010−51 & 2100−1020−51. Updated part item numbers.
Cleaning Page: 403 Updated part item numbers.
Section
Assembly 701−709 Added 2 new items to the Required Assembly Materials table.
Section Added steps necessary to assemble the GACVRs, p/ns:
2100−1010−51 & 2100−1020−51. Updated part item numbers.
Fits & Clear- 801−802, Updated Physical and Electrical Characteristics. Add CSMU torque re-
ances Section 804−806 quirements. Updated O&D drawing.
Special Tools 901− 902, Updated Table 901. Updated S150/CAM test Panel Cable Assembly
and Test Equip- 907, description and wiring diagram. Added requirements for Acquisition
ment Section 909−910, Processor replacement. Updated Portable Interface figure and menu
912−916 structures.
Illustrated Parts 1004−1014 Update the Configuration Matrix. Updated the Numerical Index. Add-
List ed the new Audio Compressor PWA for FSK capability. Added the
FA2100 GACVRs to the IPL.

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SERVICE BULLETIN LIST

SERVICE
BULLETIN DATE EFFECTIVITY DESCRIPTION
FA2100 CVR Sep. 08/98 P/N: 2100-1010-00 Modification of Aircraft Interface PWA,
FSB001 P/N: 2100-1020-00 p/n: 205E1593-00 to prevent erroneous
23−70−04−01 test tone activation due excessive noise
environment. MOD-DOT #1
FA2100 CVR Apr. 30/00 P/N: 2100-1010-( ) Introduction of Turbo Acquisition Processor
FSB002 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) PWA, p/n: 205E1931−00, and the reworked
23−70−04−02 205E1591−01, and Software Revision 01.
MOD-DOT #2
FA2100 CVR Aug. 15/01 P/N: 2100-1020-02 Modified Audio Compressor PWA, p/n:
FSB003 P/N: 2100-1020-98 205E1849−03 to ensure compatibility with
23−70−04−03 ARINC−429 GMT on Boeing 747−400s.
MOD-DOT #3
FA2100 CVR Sep. 15/01 P/N: 2100-1010-( ) Introduce Moisture Resistant Seals & self−
FSB004 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) sealing Chassis Cover & CSMU screws to pro-
Rev. 01 Sep. 30/02 tect against excessive moisture intrusion.
23−70−04−04 MOD-DOT #4.

FA2100 CVR Apr. 16/02 P/N: 2100-1010-00 Corrects Software Download problem with
FSB005 2100-1010-50/−51 30−min. recorders. Software Revision 02.
23−70−04−05
FA2100 CVR Sep. 22/04 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) This modification includes replacing the exist-
FSB006 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) ing Acquisition Processor PWAs, p/n:
23−70−04−06 205E1591−00 or 205E1931−00 with a replace-
ment Acquisition Processor PWA, p/n:
205E2502−10 or 205E2502−11.
MOD−DOT #5.
FA2100 CVR Sep. 09/04 P/N: 2100-1010-( ) This modification upgrades the recorder unit
FSB007 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) software to Software Revision 04.
23−70−04−07
FA2100 CVR Dec. 15/05 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) This modification includes replacing the exist-
FSB008 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) ing Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CMSU),
23−70−04−08 p/n: 253E1568−00, 253E1568−01,
253E1568−07, or 253E1568−07 with a re-
placement Crash Survivable Memory Unit
(CMSU), p/n: 253E1568−38, 253E1568−39,
253E1568−40 or 253E1568−41. MOD−DOT
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FA2100 CVR Dec. 15/05 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) This modification includes replacing the exist-
FSB009 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) ing Audio Compressor PWA, p/n:
23−70−04−09 205E1596−00, 205E1849−00, 205E1849−10,
205E1849−02, 205E1849−03, 205E1849−13,
205E1849−04 or 205E1849−14 with a re-
placement Audio Compressor PWA, p/n:
205E3977−10, 205E3977−12, 205E3977−13
or 205E3977−14 MOD−DOT #7.
FA2100 CVR Dec. 15/05 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) This modification upgrades the recorder unit
FSB010 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) software to Software Revision 05.
23−70−04−10

FA2100 CVR Sep. 20/07 P/N: 2100-1025−02 This modification upgrades the recorder unit
FSB011 software to Software Revision 03.
23−70−04−11

FA2100 CVR Oct. 17/07 P/N: 2100-1010-( ) Factory modification to track internal produc-
FSB012 P/N: 2100-1020-( ) tion processes for new recorders
23−70−04−12 P/N: 2100-1025-( ) MOD−DOT #8

FA2100 CVR Dec. 14/07 P/N: 2100-1010−5() Introducing a replacement Acquisition Pro-
FSB013 P/N: 2100-1020−5() cessor PWA, p/n 205E2502−52, with a coating
23−70−04−13 that protects conductive surfaces from con-
densation. MOD−DOT #9
FA2100 CVR Nov.. 26/07 P/N: 2100-1025−02 This modification upgrades the recorder unit
FSB014 software to Software Revision 04.
23−70−04−14

FA2100 CVR Sep. 01/08 P/N: 2100−1010−00 Replacing the previous Aircraft Interface (AI)
FSB015 P/N: 2100−1010−50 PWA, Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA, Audio
23−70−04−15 P/N: 2100−1010−51 Compressor PWA, and AP to AI W001 ribbon
P/N: 2100−1020−00 cables with the new Aircraft Interface PWA,
and AP to AI W001 ribbon cables
P/N: 2100−1020−02 MOD−DOT #10
P/N: 2100−1020−50
P/N: 2100−1020−51
P/N: 2100−1020−90
P/N: 2100−1020−91
P/N: 2100−1020−93
P/N: 2100−1020−98
P/N: 2100−1020−99
FA2100 CVR Sep. 04/08 P/N: 2100−1010−( ) Installation of the Capacitor Support Bracket
FSB016 P/N: 2100−102X−( ) MOD−DOT #11
23−70−04−16

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FA2100 CVR Nov. 09/10 P/N: 2100−1010−( ) Introduction of Improved Storage Capacitor
FSB017 P/N: 2100−102X−( ) MOD−DOT #13
23−70−04−17

FA2100 CVR Jan. 14/11 P/N: 2100−1010−00 Replacement of Non−Conforming Hardware

FSB018 P/N: 2100−1010−51 MOD−DOT N/A
23−70−04−18 P/N: 2100−1020−00
P/N: 2100−1020−02
P/N: 2100−1020−51
P/N: 2100−1025−02
P/N: 2100−1025−12
P/N: 2100−1025−22
P/N: 2100−1026−02
P/N: 2100−2043−01
FA2100 CVR Feb. 13/13 NAND Memory NAND Memory change
FSB019 change Introduction of New Crash Survivable Memory
23−70−04−19 Unit (CSMU)
MOD−DOT 14
FA2100 CVR Jan. 10/13 Released Introduction
FSB020 Intro of SW Rev 06 Software Revision 06
23−70−04−020
FA2100 CVR Jan. 22/14 All P/Ns Introduction
FSB021 Software Revision (Various)
23−70−04−021
FA2100 CVR Jul. 01/15 All P/Ns Introduction of the new 90−Day Beacon
FSB022 MOD−DOT 15
23−70−04−022
FA2100 CVR Mar. 22/16 P/N: 2100−1020−00 Introduction
FSB023 2100−1020−02 Software Revision (Various)
23−70−04−023 2100−1020−50 New CSMU Part Number
2100−1020−51
2100−1020−90
2100−1020−93
2100−1020−98
2100−1020−99
2100−1025−22
2100−1220−00
2100−1220−02
2100−1225−22
2100−1225−24
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SERVICE BULLETIN
MODEL FA2100 COCKPIT VOICE AND DATA RECORDER

INTRODUCTION OF SOFTWARE REVISION 07 & 08

Date: May 02, 2013 BULLETIN NO. FA2100CVDR SB017 R1

I. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
L−3 Communications, Aviation Recorders, Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice &
Data Recorder, Part Numbers: 2100−3083−00, 2100−3083−10, and
2100−3083−50.
All affected FA2100CVDR part numbers manufactured after November 2012
will have this modification incorporated. The table below identifies the begin-
ning serial numbers for this production cut-in.

Table 1. Serial Number Effectivity

Part Number Beginning Serial New Software Audio Compressor

Number Version PWA P/N
2100−3083−00 000840345 and greater 840E2261−07 205E3977−19
2100−3083−10 000849079 and greater 840E3565−08 205E3977−19
2100−3083−50 000846290 and greater 840E3555−07 205E3977−25

B. Concurrent Requirements
None.
C. Reason
A product improvement has been made to the CVDR which enhances the
software. The improvement minimizes the effects of external cockpit noise
through the recorder’s audio input, providing a reliable Push−to−Test function.
This is a Product Improvement that is recommended for existing recorders in
the field.
D. Description
This modification upgrades the recorder unit software and Audio Compressor
PWA per Table 1.
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E. Compliance
This is a recommended modification for units in the field and may be incorpo-
rated the next time the recorder is in the shop.

F. Approval
This service bulletin contains no modification information that revises the ap-
proved configuration and therefore does not require governmental or other
regulatory agency approval. Operators are not required to apply for modifica-
tion approval for this change as it does not affect the form, fit, or function of
the top level LRU, nor the FA2100CVDR TSO.
G. Manpower
3.0 hours with testing.
H. Weight and Balance
Not affected.
I. Electrical Load Data
Not changed.
J. Software Accomplishment Summary
Model FA2100CVR
Document No: 818−E1436−20, Revision: K

K. Reference
L−3AR Notifications of Change: NOC #15224
L−3AR Engineering Change Orders: ECO #15323

L. Other Publications Affected

Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice and Flight Data Recorder Component Mainte-
nance Manual, (23–70–07), P/N 165E1690−00.

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II. MATERIAL INFORMATION
A. Material Price and Availability
This modification can be completed in one of the following ways:
1) An L-3AR Product Support Engineer can provide on−site support; or
2) The FA2100CVDR may be shipped to the L-3AR repair station; or
3) In the field by Operators or Authorized Repair Facilities that have the ne-
cessary Model FA2100CVDR test equipment and factory training.
For the 2100−3083−00/−10, the current 205E3997−17 Audio Compression
Circuit Board must be sent to the Factory Repair Station for exchange. Cus-
tomers will be sent P/N 205E3997−19, ready for installation into the CVDR.
Customers must specify their request for the new part number on the Repair/
Exchange order.
For the 2100−3083−50, the current 205E3997−22 Audio Compression Circuit
Board must be sent to the Factory Repair Station for exchange. Customers
will be sent P/N 205E3997−25, ready for installation into the CVDR. Custom-
ers must specify their request for the new part number on the Repair/Ex-
change order.
The Software Revision is ordered through L-3AR Sales; see Table 2 below for
specific part numbers. One Software CD may be utilized on multiple CVDRs
with the same part number. The Software CD part number must match the
software part number located on the CVDR name label.
Software Revision 07 and 08 available from L-3AR Sales:
L-3 Communications
Aviation Recorders
P.O. Box 3041
Sarasota, FL 34230–3041 USA
Telephone: (941) 371–0811
Fax: (941) 377–5591
SITA: SRQLFCR

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Table 2. Material Information/Pricing List

Keyword Quantity Part Price Delivery

Number U.S.D.
2100-3083−00 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E2261−07 250 30 Days
2100-3083−10 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E3565−08 250 30 Days
2100-3083−50 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E3555−07 250 30 Days
CICC Loader Utility Software Ver. 3.0 1 ea. 883E1893-12 No Charge 30 Days
CICC Interface Utility Software Ver. 3.7 1 ea. 883E1827-18 No Charge 30 Days
For 2100-3083-00/-10, Audio Com­ 1 ea. 205E3977-19 1,746 New 90 Days
pression Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-00/-10, Audio Com­ 1 ea. 205E3977-19 1,222 Exchange 30 Days
pression Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-50, Audio Compres­ 1 ea. 205E3977-25 1,746 New 90 Days
sion Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-50, Audio Compres­ 1 ea. 205E3977-25 1,222 Exchange 30 Days
sion Circuit Board

B. Tooling
For those ROC/6 and ROC/7 test stations operating Microsoft XP and with the in-
ternal 17TES0046 RECORDER INTERFACE ADAPTER circuit board, L−3AR re-
commends an update to the Recorder Interface. ROC/6 and ROC/7 users should
remove the 17TES0046 circuit board, and obtain the 17TES0076 USB
RECORDER INTERFACE. See the illustration in Figure 1 for more detail. ROSE
software version 4.0 (or higher) is required for all applications of the 17TES0076
USB RECORDER INTERFACE.
The 17TES0057 CVDR RECORDER INTERFACE CABLE connects between the
CVDR and the 17TES0076 USB RECORDER INTERFACE, and is included with
the 17TES0400 ROC/6 or the 17TES0700 ROC/7 test station.

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Table 3. Required Tooling and Availability

Keyword Quantity Part Number Price Delivery

U.S.D.
Read Out Center 7 (ROC/7) 1 ea. 17TES0700 48,000 90 Days
Read Out Center 6 (ROC/6) 1 ea. 17TES0400 N/A 90 Days
CVDR Recorder Interface (RI) 1 ea. 17TES0057 2,243 90 Days
Cable Assembly
USB Recorder Interface 1 ea. 17TES0076 2,060 90 Days

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Power
Input
Select RECORDER CICC LOADER CICC INTERFACE
SOFTWARE SOFTWARE SOFTWARE
(CDROM) (CDROM) (CDROM)

TO
ENHANCED
RECORDER USB FDAU
PARALLEL PORT
SIMULATOR (RUFS)
(EPP)
(RI) ADAPTER
17TES0076

READ-OUT CENTER /6 or /7
FA2100CVDR 17TES0400 or 17TES0700
RECORDER INTERFACE FA2100 COMPUTER INTERFACE
(RI) CABLE ASSY. COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
CICC/2 17TES0070
17TES0057
and 17TES0072

AC
INPUT
DC
INPUT

CVDR
The 17TES0058 cable assembly must only
be attached during an upload process and FA2100 SOFTWARE UPLOAD
not used when downloading data or
getting recorder status. CABLE ASSEMBLY 17TES0058

Typical Bench Setup For FA2100CVDR Recorder and ROC/6 and ROC/7
Figure 1.
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III. ACCOMPLISHMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) WARNING: Since the FA2100CVDR

contains electrostatic sensitive devices, it must be modified at a workstation
equipped for such devices. Before handling printed wiring assemblies, en-
sure that proper personal ESD grounding techniques are used.

A. Installing CICC Loader and CICC Interface Utility Programs into the
ROC/6 or ROC/7.
The CICC Loader and CICC Interface utility executable programs are needed
to upload the recorder software and to verify that the upload process has been
achieved without any errors. To load these programs onto the ROC perform
the following steps:

(1) Turn ON the power to the ROC.

(2) Insert the CICC Loader CDROM into the ROC.

(3) At the Windows desktop, shut down the Recorder Interface (RI) by right
clicking on the RI Icon in the Windows System Tray at the bottom right of
the screen. Select “shutdown.”

(4) To install the CICC Loader from the Windows Start Menu, use the Browse
button to locate the setup.exe file on the CDROM and click the OK button.

(5) Follow the instructions on the Install Wizard and accept all defaults. The
Install Wizard will create a folder located at c:\Program Files\L-3
Com\CICC Loader. Left click and hold the CICC Loader (CICCLdr) icon
and drag it on to the desktop to create a short-cut.

(6) Insert the CICC Interface CDROM. Use the Browse button to locate the
setup.exe file on the CDROM and click the OK button.

(7) Follow the instructions on the Install Wizard and accept all defaults. The
Install Wizard will create a folder located at c:\Program Files\L-3
Com\CICC Interface. Left click and hold the CICC Interface (CICCIfc)
Icon and drag it on to the desktop to create a short-cut.

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B. FA2100 Software Upload Procedure
(1) Connect the J1A rear connector of the FA2100CVDR to the ROC/6 or
ROC/7 using the Recorder Interface (RI) Cable Assy, P/N 17TES0057.

(2) Connect either 115 Vac/400 Hz, or +28 Vdc to the pig−tail connections of
the Recorder Interface (RI) Cable Assy. (Do Not connect both power in-
put types at the same time).

(3) Connect the Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2),

P/N17TES0070 and 17TES0072, to the EPP port of the ROC/6 or ROC/7.

(4) Connect the FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly, P/N 17TES0058,
to the FA2100 Recorder front panel GSE connector and the opposite end
to the Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2) Interface
Cable P/N: 17TES0072.

(5) Apply power to the FA2100CVDR Recorder under test.

(6) Turn ON the power to the ROC.

(7) Shut down the Recorder Interface (RI) by right clicking on the RI Icon in
the Windows System Tray at the bottom right of the screen. Select “shut-
down.”

NOTE: You can not use RI and CICC Loader at the same time.

(8) Note the FDP & SMP version and checksum values listed on the label of
the FA2100CVDR Software Distribution CD.

(9) Insert the FA2100CVDR Software Distribution CD into the ROC.

(10) From the Windows desktop double click on the CICC Loader Icon.

(11) When the CICC Loader window appears, refer to Figure 2, select the
Browse button at the Load Directory and set the source to “D:\.” (If it is
not already present).

(12) Select the software load type by choosing the Recorder part number listed
that matches the part number found on the recorder identification label.

(13) Left click the Load button.

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(14) Observe the progress window and verify that a status pop−up window ap-
pears stating that the FA2100 loaded successfully.

Note: If the load procedure was unsuccessful, remove the CD from the D:\
drive, exit the CICC loader program, turn OFF power to the FA2100
CVDR Recorder, and repeat steps (5) − (15).

D:\

Figure 2. CICC Loader Window

(15) Remove power from the recorder and Exit the CICC Loader utility pro-
gram.

(16) Disconnect the Software Upload Cable 17TES0058 from the FA2100 front
panel GSE connector and CICC Cable Assembly.

C. To Verify the Software Upload

Once the FA2100 software has been loaded, it needs to be verified using the
CICC Interface utility program on the ROC/6 or ROC/7 Ground Station:
(1) Connect Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2) (P/N:
17TES0072 and 17TES0070) to FA2100CVDR front panel GSE connec-
tor.

(2) Apply power to the FA2100CVDR Recorder and to the ROC/6 or ROC/7.

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(3) At the Windows desktop, shut down the Recorder Interface (RI) if not
already shutdown from previous steps by right clicking on the RI Icon in
the Windows System Icon Tray at the bottom right of the screen. Select
“shutdown.”

(4) Also shut down the FTP program by right clicking on the FTP Icon in the
Windows System Tray at the bottom right of the screen. Select “Exit”.

(5) From the Windows desktop, activate the CICC Interface utility program by
double−clicking on the CICCIfc Icon.

(6) From the CICC Interface Menu, select the “Version” Command from the
list and left click the “Send” Command button. Observe that a pop-up
window appears showing the recorder software Part Number and SMP &
FDP Checksums.

(7) Match the listed SW Part Number and SMP & FDP Checksums with the
ones listed on the recorder software CD.

(8) Left click the OK button and left click the “Exit” button on the CICC Loader
Menu to exit the utility and return to the Windows desktop.

(9) Once the Software upload versions are validated, perform a full Return To
Service test procedure as listed in Sections 100 & 200 of the
FA2100CVDR CMM, ATA 23−70−07, P/N 165E1690−00.

D. Modification Information
Incorporation of this Field Service Bulletin will be identified by marking in the
software revision section of the recorder’s name plate with black paint.

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Table 4. Software Revision Marking
Recorder Software Revision
2100−3083−00 07
2100−3083−10 08
2100−3083−50 07

E. Material Information
Table 5. Material Information/Pricing List

Keyword Quantity Part Price Delivery

Number U.S.D.
2100-3083−00 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E2261−07 250 30 Days
2100-3083−10 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E3565−08 250 30 Days
2100-3083−50 Recorder Software 1 ea. 840E3555−07 250 30 Days
CICC Loader Utility Software Ver. 3.0 1 ea. 883E1893-12 No Charge 30 Days
CICC Interface Utility Software Ver. 3.7 1 ea. 883E1827-18 No Charge 30 Days
For 2100-3083-00/-10, Audio Com­ 1 ea. 205E3977-19 1,746 New 90 Days
pression Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-00/-10, Audio Com­ 1 ea. 205E3977-19 1,222 Exchange 30 Days
pression Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-50, Audio Compres­ 1 ea. 205E3977-25 1,746 New 90 Days
sion Circuit Board
For 2100-3083-50, Audio Compres­ 1 ea. 205E3977-25 1,222 Exchange 30 Days
sion Circuit Board

L‐3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

David D. Dowding
Product Support Manager
SB Issue Date: November 12, 2012
SB Revision : May 3, 2013

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FIELD SERVICE BULLETIN / SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER
EXPORT CONTROL STATEMENT

The technical information about recorder products/software are being exported from the
United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations ECCN 9E991, No
License Required. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. In accordance with U.S.
Law (31 CFR Part 746, and Supplement No.1 to Part 774, and CFR Part 550) resale/re–ex-
port or transfer to the countries identified therein is prohibited without the prior written con-
sent of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
HTSUS, Sch. B: 4901.10.0040, 4901.10.0000

LIMITED RIGHTS LEGEND

Notice to persons receiving this document and/or data: This document and/or data con-
tains information in which L–3 Communications Corporation, Aviation Recorders Division,
has a protectable interest and is subject to change without notice. The use, duplication,
and/or disclosure, by persons receiving this document and/or data may be subject to re-
strictions. No part of this document and/or data contained herein may be reproduced and/
or used in any form to design, manufacture, and/or test, anything without written permis-
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DATE: March 11, 2015 Letter No. FA2100CVR 037
TO: USERS OF THE MODEL FA2100CVR COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

SUBJECT: NEW CONFORMAL COATING PROCESS FOR ACQUISITION PRO-

CESSOR CIRCUIT CARD ASSEMBLY (CCA)

To Whom It May Concern,

As of January 2015, all part numbers of L−3 Communications Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice
Recorders manufactured will contain a new conformal coating process on the Acquisition
Processor CCA.

L-3 Communications has introduced this new conformal coating process on all configura-
tions of the Acquisition Processor Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA’s) to improve their mois-
ture resistance and mitigate pending obsolescence of the incumbent coating.

As this is a process change only, not affecting any form, fit or function aspects of the Model
FA2100 CVR, no external modification identification will be implemented. However,
through L-3 AR’s internal serialization and as built manufacturing system, we are tracking
all Serial Numbers that have the new process CCA’s incorporated.

Sincerely

L‐3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

Mike Phillips
Product Support Manager
Issue Date: March 11, 2015

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EXPORT CONTROL STATEMENT

The technical information about recorder products/software are being exported from the
United States in accordance with the Export Administration Regulations ECCN 9E991, No
License Required. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. In accordance with U.S.
Law (31 CFR Part 746, and Supplement No.1 to Part 774, and CFR Part 550) resale/re–ex-
port or transfer to the countries identified therein is prohibited without the prior written con-
sent of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
HTSUS, Sch. B: 4901.10.0040, 4901.10.0000

LIMITED RIGHTS LEGEND

Notice to persons receiving this document and/or data: This document and/or data con-
tains information in which L–3 Communications Corporation, Aviation Recorders Division,
has a protectable interest and is subject to change without notice. The use, duplication,
and/or disclosure, by persons receiving this document and/or data may be subject to re-
strictions. No part of this document and/or data contained herein may be reproduced and/
or used in any form to design, manufacture, and/or test, anything without written permis-
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PORTABLE INTERFACE (PI) UNIT
MOD DOT 9 REQUIRED FOR NAND RECORDERS

Date: September 19, 2013 BULLETIN NO. PI SB005 Rev. 1

I. PLANNING INFORMATION
A. Effectivity
Portable Interface (PI) Unit, manufactured by L-3 Communications, part number
17TES0043.
All Portable Interface Units bearing serial number 917791 or higher will have this
Service Bulletin incorporated from the factory.
B. Reason
Portable Interface (PI) Unit Mod Dot 9 is required for compatibility with recorders
model number FA2100, FA2200, and FA2300 assembled with the NAND memory.
C. Description
L−3 Aviation Recorders is now manufacturing model FA2100, FA2200, and FA2300
products with NAND memory devices in the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).
Recorders equipped with NAND memory can be identified by their Mod Dot status as
shown in Table 1. Additionally, NAND recorders will feature the L−3 logo on top of the
CSMU as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1
In order to be compatible with the NAND recorders, the 17TES0043 Portable
Interface (PI) Unit must contain Mod Dot 9. A modified Portable Interface will still be
compatible with older recorders which do not contain NAND memory.
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MOD DOT 9 REQUIRED FOR NAND RECORDERS
Date: September 19, 2013 BULLETIN NO. PI SB005 Rev. 1

Table 1. Recorder Mod Dot Status with NAND Memory

Recorder Type Mod Dot Number

CVR Mod Dot 14
CVDR Mod Dot 13
FDR Mod Dot 13

For CVR and CVDR applications with NAND memory, the audio data file extensions
in the Portable Interface (PI) Unit have been modified for partial and full audio down-
load. When the NAND CVR is partially downloaded (34 minutes or less), the CVR
file extension in the Portable Interface (PI) Unit will be .cvr. When the NAND CVR is
fully downloaded (35 minutes or more), the CVR file extensions in the Portable Inter-
face (PI) Unit will be .crr.

The file extension for non−modified CVRs (older units with NOR memory), remains
as .cvr for all audio downloads.

Downloaded files with the .crr extension may be converted into .wav files in the
same manner as the .cvr files. The following are three L−3 AR software products
that include the file conversion utilities:

1. ROSE (Read Out Support Equipment) software p/n 17TES0321, Version 4.7
and higher.

2. ADLP (Audio Data Link Player) software p/n 17TES0436, Version 3.3 and high-
er.

3. CVR Audio Utility (CVRUtil.exe), Version 1.1 and higher. Contained on ROSE
Utility CD Bundle p/n 883E1894-01.

Contact L-3 AR Product Support for details on obtaining the software items listed
above.

D. Approval
This Service Bulletin contains no modification information that revises the approved
configuration and therefore does not require governmental or other regulatory
agency approval.
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MOD DOT 9 REQUIRED FOR NAND RECORDERS
Date: September 4, 2013 BULLETIN NO. PI SB005

E. Manpower
Not applicable.

F. Material Cost and Availability

Mod Dot 9 can be installed by L−3AR Product Support Engineers, or at the factory
repair station. The cost for the update is $435.00 USD.

G. Tooling
Not applicable.

H. Weight and Balance

Not affected.

I. Reference
Portable Interface (PI) Unit Operator’s Manual, part number 165E1630-00,
and ECN−015750.

II. MODIFICATION INFORMATION

Incorporation of this Service Bulletin shall be identified by marking Modification 9 on

the Portable Interface name label as shown in Figure 2.

Figure 2
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MOD DOT 9 REQUIRED FOR NAND RECORDERS
Date: September 4, 2013 BULLETIN NO. PI SB005

III. MATERIAL INFORMATION

L−3 Aviation Recorders will install this Service Bulletin (Portable Interface
Mod. Dot 9) for $435. The Portable Interface (PI) Unit must be returned to the
Aviation Recorder factory Repair Station for modification.
Shipping Address:
L−3 Communications
Aviation Recorders
100 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232 USA
Attn: Aviation Recorders Repair Department
Tel: (941) 377−5558
L-3 Communications, Aviation Recorders

Dave Dowding
Product Support Manager
SB Issue Date: Sep. 04, 2013
Rev. 1 Issue Date: Sep. 19, 2013

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COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FA2100CVR

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

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SUBJECT/DESCRIPTION Page

INTRODUCTION
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3. DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4. RECORDER DEFINITIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5. MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CMM) DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
A. FRONT MATTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
B. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
C. TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
D. DISASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
E. CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
F. CHECK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
G. REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
H. ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
I. SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST FIXTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
J. ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CMM) EFFECTIVITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9. PART NUMBER FORMATTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. FA2100 CONFIGURATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
A. Underwater Acoustic Beacon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
B. Circuit Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
C. Power, Control and Monitor Signal Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
D. Voice Data Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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E. Data Recording Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
F. Audio Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
G. Storage Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
H. Data Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
I. Data Reproduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
J. Built-In-Test (BIT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
K. Crash Survivable Memory Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
L. Crash and Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
M. Control Unit, Microphone & Preamplifier Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
N. Remote Microphone Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
O. Ground Support Equipment Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
P. BIT and Fault Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4. FA2100 CVR SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Applicable Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B. Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C. Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
D. Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
E. Crash and Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
F. CSMU Torque Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5. INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6. THEORY OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
A. MODEL FA2100 CVR SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
B. Aircraft Interface (AI) PWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
C. Audio Compressor (AC) PWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
D. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
7. SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS (ALL P/NS EXCEPT 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) and
2100−1X20−( ) MOD−DOT #7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
A. Store Manager Processor Software Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
B. Software Operating States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
C. Data Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
D. Fault Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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8. SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS (P/NS: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) and 2100−1X20−( )
MOD−DOT#7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
A. Equipment Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
B. Software Partitioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
C. Memory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
D. Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
E. Push−to−Test (PTT) Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
F. Bulk Erase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
G. Recorder Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
H. Data downloading (P/N: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
I. CVR RIPS status monitoring (P/N: 2100−1X25−22/−24, 2100−1X26−( ), and
2100−1X27−( ) only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
9. On board Maintenance System Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
A. Label 350 Status Word Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
B. Label 354 LRU Identification Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
C. Label 377 ARINC 429 Equipment Identification Word Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
D. OMS Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
10. CVR DATALINK INPUT INTERFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
A. Data Link Input and Encapsulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
B. DataLink Heartbeat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
C. Williamsburg Bit−Oriented Protocol Version Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
D. DataLink Memory Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
E. DataLink Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

TESTING
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
2. MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
A. Model FA2100CVR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
B. Model S151/S161, S152/S162, and S251/S261 Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
C. MODEL S150/S160 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER MODULES . . . . . . . . . . 103
D. MODEL S055 AND S056 ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONES . . . . . 103
3. MODEL FA2100CVR RECORDER IN-SERVICE CHECKOUT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4. TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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5. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6), WINDOWS XP, AUTO−TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
A. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) Interconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
B. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) Sound Card Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
C. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − CATS AUTOTEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
D. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − Autotest Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
E. ROC/6 − Audio Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
F. ROC/6 − AUDIO DOWNLOAD & PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
6. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7), WINDOWS 7, AUTO−TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
A. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) Interconnects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
B. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Sound Card Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
C. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − CATS Autotest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
D. READ OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Autotest Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
7. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − AUDIO DOWNLOAD & PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . 170
8. Underwater Locator Beacon Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
9. MODEL FA2100CVR TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
10. FA2100CVR SOFTWARE UPLOAD PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
A. Installing Software Upload Utility and CICC Interface Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
B. To upload the FA2100 Software perform the following steps: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
C. To Verify the Software Upload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182

AUTOMATIC TESTING
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

DISASSEMBLY
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
2. MODEL FA2100CVR DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
A. Underwater Locator Beacon Removal
(See Figure 301 or IPL Figure 1, Item 80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
B. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Removal
(See Figure 305 or IPL Figure 1, Item 185) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
C. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Removal
(See Figure 306 or IPL Figure 1, Item 175) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
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D. Audio Compressor PWA (AC) Removal
(See Figure 307 or IPL Figure 1, Item 155) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
E. Aircraft Interface PWA (AI) Removal
(See Figure 307 or IPL Figure 1, Item 105) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

CLEANING
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
2. MATERIALS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
3. CLEANING PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
A. Printed Wiring Assembly Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
B. Connector Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402
C. Underwater Locator Device (Beacon) Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402

CHECK
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
2. CHECKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
A. Main Recorder Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
B. Mechanical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
C. Electrical Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502
D. Underwater Locator Device (ULD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 502

REPAIR
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601

ASSEMBLY
1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
2. REQUIRED MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
A. General Assembly Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
B. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Installation
(See Figure 701 or IPL Figure 1, Item 175) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 702
C. Aircraft Interface PWA (AI) Installation
(See Figure 703 or IPL Figure 1, Item 105) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 704
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D. Audio Compressor PWA (AC) Installation
(See Figure 703 or IPL Figure 1, Item 155) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 706
E. Chassis Cover Installation
(See Figure 704 and Figure 706 or IPL Figure 1, Item 20A/B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 709
F. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Installation
(See Figure 710 or IPL Figure 1, Item 185) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
G. Underwater Acoustic Beacon Assembly & Installation
(See Figure 713 and IPL Figure 1, Item 80) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 721
4. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723
A. Storage in Original Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723
B. Storage Without Original Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723
C. Shipment Container Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 723

FITS AND CLEARANCES

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
2. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
A. Physical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 801
B. Electrical Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802
C. Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802
D. Crash and Fire Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802
E. Torque Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802

SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901
2. GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905
A. Portable Interface Unit, p/n: 17TES0043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905
B. FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly & Distribution Diskettes . . . . . . . . . 905
C. Audio Data Link Player Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917
D. CVR Download Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 919

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

1. GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
2. PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
3. ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
4. EQUIPMENT DESIGNATOR INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1001
5. NUMERICAL INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002
6. DETAIL PARTS LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002
7. PART NUMBERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1004
8. MANUFACTURER’S CODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1004
9. L−3 AVIATION RECORDERS (L−3AR) AUTHORIZED PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1004
10. CONFIGURATION MATRIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006

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1. Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (FA2100CVR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Model FA2100 CVR, (2100-1010-00, 2100-1X20-00/02, 2100-1X25-XX, 2100-1X26-XX and
2100-1X27-XX) Functional System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Model FA2100 GACVR (2100-1010-50/-51 and 2100-1020-50/-51)
Functional System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4. Model FA2100 CVR, 30-Minute and 120-Minute Audio Monitor Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
5. Model FA2100 CVR, 30-Minute and 120-Minute Recording Schemes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. GACVR Fault Circuit for Pin 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
7. Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 CVR
(2100-1010-00, 2100-1X20-00/-02, & 2100-1X25/1X26-XX) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8. ARINC 757A Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 CVR (2100-1X27-XX) . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9. Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 GACVR (2100-10X0-50/-51)
with Customer−Furnished Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10. FA2100 CVR Overall Function Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
11. 2–Hr FA2100 CVR (pre MOD−DOT #7) Word Partition Structure Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
12. 2–Hr FA2100 CVR Memory Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
13. Generic DataLink Message Encapsulation Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
101. CVR Fault Circuit for Pin 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
102. ROC/6 w/CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS) FA2100CVR TEST SETUP . 108
103. Volume Control Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
104. Line In Input Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
105. Sound Card Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
106. Playback Control, Volume Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
107. CVR Test, Start Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
108. CVR Test, Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
109. CVR Test, Instruction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
110. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
111. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
112. CVR Test, Instruction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
113. CVR Test, Proceed Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
114. CVR Test, Instruction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
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115. CVR Test, Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
116. CVR Test, Instruction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
117. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
118. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
119. CVR Test, Instruction Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
120. CVR Test, Proceed Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
121. Audio Setup Cable Assembly, 17TES0417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
122. Audio Reference Level Utility, Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
123. Audio Reference Level Utility, Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
124. Audio Reference Level Utility, File Open Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
125. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
126. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
127. Audio Reference Level Utility, Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
128. Audio Reference Level Utility, Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
129. Audio Reference Level Utility, Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
130. Audio Reference Level Utility, File Open Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
131. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
132. Sound Card Input Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
133. CVR Tester, Update Reference Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
134. ROC/7 with CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS 2.0)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP − ROC/7’s DMF: Pre Jul. 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
135. ROC/7 with CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS 2.0)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP − ROC/7’s DMF: Post Feb. 2015. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
136. CATS, Channels Control Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
137. Volume Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
138. Sound Control, Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
139. Line−In Properties, Line−In Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
140. Sound, Playback Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
141. Speaker Properties, Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
142. Volume Mixer, Speaker Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
143. CATS, Connecting Pop-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
144. CATS, Power Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
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145. CATS, Start Test Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
146. CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
147. CATS, CVDR Test Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
148. CATS, CVDR Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
149. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
150. CATS, Power Test Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
151. CATS, Power Test Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
152. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
153. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
154. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
155. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
156. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
157. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
158. CATS, Continue Test Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
159. CATS, Test Results Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
160. CATS, Connecting Pop-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
161. CATS, Power Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
162. CATS, Start Test Toggle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
163. CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
164. CATS, CVDR Test Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
165. CATS, CVDR Warning Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
166. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
167. CATS, Power Test Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
168. CATS, Power Test Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
169. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
170. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
171. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
172. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
173. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
174. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
175. CATS, Continue Test Confirmation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
176. CATS, Test Results Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
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177. Typical Software Upload Setup For FA2100 Recorder with CICC/2 Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 180
301. Underwater Locator Beacon Removal Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
302. CSMU Memory Sealing Screw Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
303. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (PRE-MOD DOT 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
304. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (POST-MOD DOT 6
& PRE-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
305. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (POST-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
306. Acquisition Processor PWA Removal Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
307. Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA Removal Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
701. Acquisition Processor (AP) Installation Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703
702. Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA Installation Diagram (PRE-MOD DOT 6) 707
703. Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA Installation Diagram (POST MOD DOT 6) 709
704. FA2100CVR Chassis Cover Seal Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 712
705. FA2100 GACVR Chassis RTV Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 713
706. FA2100CVR Chassis Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 714
707. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Seal Application (Pre-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . . 715
708. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Seal Application (Post-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . 716
709. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Seal Application (Post-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . 716
710. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Assembly (PRE-MOD DOT 6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 718
711. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Assembly (POST-MOD DOT 6 &
PRE-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 719
712. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Assembly (POST-MOD DOT 13) . . . . . . . . . . . 720
713. Underwater Locator Beacon Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 722
714. Shipping Container, Short Box, p/n: 197E1746-00,
part of Shipment Package Kit: p/n: 147E1679-00. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 724
801. Outline & Dimension Drawing
Model FA2100 CVR Recorder P/N: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-102X-( ) . . . . . . . . . . . 804
901. Portable Interface Unit, p/n: 17TES0043 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 906
902. Portable Interface (PI) Unit, CVR Menu Structures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908
903. FA2100CVR Software Upload Connections
Using Computer Interface & Communications Cable (CICC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909
904. Recorder Interface Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0057 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910
905. Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2) P/N: 17TES0070 . . . . . . . . . . . 911
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906. Programmers Adapter Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0058 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913
907. ROC/6 w/CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 914
908. Recorder Interface Cable Assembly, 17TES0416 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 915
909. AC 115 VAC/400Hz Power Input Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0411 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916
910. DC +28VDC Power Input Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 916
911. Audio Setup Cable Assembly, 17TES0417 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917
912. ULD Test Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 917
913. FA2100CVR Download Cable, p/n 17TES0078, Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920
1. Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder PN: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-1X2X-( ) . . . . . . . . . . 1011

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TABLE TITLE PAGE

1. Shop Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. FA2100 CVR Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1 Model FA2100 CVR Recording Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2. Aircraft Interface (AI) PWA Current Configuration Where Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
3. ARINC 557/757/757A Aircraft Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4. Aircraft Interface PWA to Audio Compressor PWA Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5. Aircraft Interface PWA to Acquisition Processor PWA Interface Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
6. Audio Compressor (AC) PWA Current Configuration Where Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
7. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Current Configuration Where Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
8. Fault Processing Event Types and Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9. P/N 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) Software Fault Warning Failures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
10. CVR RIPS Pin Assignment for P/N: 2100−1X25−22/−24 & 2100−1X26/1X27−( ) . . . . . . . 58
11. CVR OMS Output Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
12. CVR Pins Assigned to RIPS Status Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
13. CVR Label 350 Output Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
14. CVR Fault Reporting Interactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
15. CVR Status Word Fault Reporting Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
101. 17TES0400 READOUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
102. 17TES0700 READOUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
103. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using L−3AR Test Set P/N: 17TES0015 . . . . . . . . . . 172
104. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using Test Set P/N: 42A12( )
and 10 Mohm High Impedance Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
105. FA2100 CVR Fault Code Corrective Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
106. FA2100CVR Software SMP Checksums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
107. FA2100CVR Software FDP Checksums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
401. Cleaning Materials Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401
701. Required Assembly Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 701
801. FA2100 CVR Environmental Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803
901. of Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 901
902. Specification Control Drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 918
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INTRODUCTION
1. GENERAL
This Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) documents the operation of and suggested
maintenance for the Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder, herein after referred to as the
FA2100CVR.
The FA2100CVR meets the performance requirements of ED-56A, while complying with
the interface requirements of ARINC 557/757 cockpit voice input data including Rotor
Speed and GMT interfaces. The only exception is P/N: 2100−1027−02 which complies
with the interface requirements of ARINC 757A only. In addition, the FA2100CVR, p/n:
2100−1025/1026/1027−XX, meets the performance requirements of ED−112. The cockpit
voice and area microphone channels are lowpass filtered, sampled, digitized, com-
pressed, and stored in solid-state, crash protected memory. This CMM covers both the
30-minute and 2-hour memory storage versions of the FA2100CVR.
The FA2100CVR is designed as maintenance-free recorder. No periodic adjustments,
calibration, or maintenance is required to maintain this unit. The Model FA2100CVR is
considered an “ON CONDITION LRU.”

2. ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following list defines the acronyms and abbreviations used throughout this CMM:

AC Alternating Current
ADLP Audio and Data Link Playback
ARINC Aeronautical Radio, Inc.
ATA Air Transport Association
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATE Automated Test Equipment
ATR Air Transport Racking
BITE Built−In Test Equipment
CAA Civil Aviation Authority (United Kingdom)
CATS CVR Automatic Test Software
CMM Component Maintenance Manual
CICC Computer Interface Communication Cable
CSMU Crash Survivable Memory Unit
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
DC Direct Current
EUROCAE European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment
FAA Federal Aviation Administration
FDAU Flight Data Acquisition Unit
GA General Aviation
GMT Greenwich Mean Time
GND Ground
GSE Ground Support Equipment
IPL Illustrated Parts List

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LRU Line Replaceable Unit

MTBF Mean Time Between Failures
OMS Onboard Maintenance System
PC Personal Computer
PCMCIA Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (now
known as PC Card)
PI Portable Interface
PWA printed wiring assembly
PWR power
REC LVL Record Level
RIU Recorder Interface Unit
ROC Read−Out Center
ROSE Read Out Support Equipment
RSE Rotor Speed Encoder
RTCA Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics
RUFS Recorder USB FDAU Simulator
SMT Surface Mount Technology
TSO Technical Standard Order
ULB Underwater Locator Beacon

3. DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following equipment and documents are, or may be, required for on-aircraft installation
and check out of the FA2100CVRs:

F This Component Maintenance Manual.

F Portable Interface Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1630–00
F Portable Interface/2 Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1630–01
F Installation and Operation Manual, Cockpit Voice Recorder, Model FA2100CVR, Part
Number 165E1846-00.
F Component Maintenance Manual, ED−56A Control Units, Preamplifier, & Micro-
phone Modules , ATA 23–70–05, Part Number 165E1747-00.
F FA2100CVR Audio & Data Link Player Software Operator’s Manual, Part Number
165E3596−00.
F Read−Out Support Equipment/Recorder Interface Software Version 3.0 or 4.0 Oper-
ator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1696−02 or−03 .

4. RECORDER DEFINITIONS
The Model FA2100CVR P/N’s: 2100-1010-( ) and 2100-102X-( ) meet the requirements
of ARINC 557/757 with a voice memory storage capacity of 30-minutes and 2-hours, re-
spectively with the exception of 2100−1027−02 meets the ARINC 757A requirement. A
Rotor Speed Encoder (RSE) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) interface is provided. For
all part numbers, an On-Board Maintenance (OMS) interface is implemented in hardware,
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however only the FA2100CVR P/Ns:2100−1025/1026/1027−XX, supports OMS in soft-

ware. Only FA2100 CVR P/N: 2100−1025/1026/1027−XX, supports RIPS Monitoring sta-
tus and Datalink.

5. MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY
The Model FA2100 Solid-State CVR Recorder is considered an “ON CONDITION LRU”
and is designed as maintenance-free unit which makes extensive use of surface mount
technology (SMT).

The repair of printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) containing SMT devices requires special-
ized factory equipment, training, and techniques, therefore, such PWAs are not field-re-
pairable while the unit is under the warranty period. As a result, during the unit’s warranty
period, the FA2100’s CVR maintenance philosophy is replacement of failed level 2 as-
semblies.

The field replaceable assemblies identified for the FA2100CVR are the Aircraft Interface
PWA, the Audio Compressor PWA, the Acquisition Processor PWA, and the Crash Surviv-
able Memory Unit (CSMU).

When it has been determined that one or more of these assemblies is faulty, the assem-
bly(ies) should be removed and returned to L-3 Aviation Recorders for repair or replacement.
Attempts to repair any discrete components of these assemblies will void the warranty.

6. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CMM) DESCRIPTION

This CMM consists of a single volume. The manual conforms to the intent and form of Air
Transport Association of America (ATA) Specification 100. The manual is written for an
audience of operators and both intermediate− and depot−Level maintenance technicians.
Functional, electrical and mechanical aspects of the Model FA2100CVR are documented;
that is, description, specifications, operation, testing, removal and replacement, etc. are
contained in this manual. The CMM content is summarized as follows:

A. FRONT MATTER
Front Matter material consists of a title page, service bulletin list, record of revisions,
record of changes, list of effective pages, table of contents, and this introduction.

B. DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

This section contains the description and operation information for the Model
FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder. Line art is used to illustrate the unit, its intercon-
nections and functionality. This section also contains the Model FA2100CVR Theory
of Operation.
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C. TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Sections 100 and 200 contains specific checks and tests required to determine the
operational condition of a unit that has been removed from service. Also included in
the section are tables of required test equipment, test set-up data, procedures, and
test parameters. Troubleshooting data is presented in a tabular form with each
entry related to a specific test and fault isolation task. Fault isolation is provided to a
Level-2 maintenance, or circuit board removal and replacement level.
No calibration of circuit boards within the Model FA2100CVR is required. The Model
FA2100 Solid-State Cockpit Voice Recorder is considered an “ON CONDITION
LRU”.

D. DISASSEMBLY
This section provides all the information required to completely disassemble the
FA2100CVR to its Lowest Replaceable Unit (LRU) defined by the maintenance phi-
losophy as the circuit board assemblies. The steps of each procedure are coordi-
nated with the TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING Section. Access to subassem-
blies within the FA2100CVR is described such that there is minimal disturbance to
other subassemblies.
Each major disassembly task is accompanied with a line art exploded-view of the
subassembly area which is cross referenced to the applicable Illustrated Parts List
(IPL) drawing for ordering replacement parts.

E. CLEANING
This section contains a listing of all required cleaning materials, procedures for
cleaning material use, and applicable warnings and cautions related to the use of
prescribed cleaning solvents.

F. CHECK
This section contains the check procedures that may be required during shop main-
tenance. It covers Mechanical Inspection, Electrical Inspection and ULD Inspection
procedures.

G. REPAIR
This section contains the Model FA2100CVR maintenance philosophy, which pro-
vides for Level-2 removal and replacement of failed circuit board assemblies only.

H. ASSEMBLY
This section contains detailed step-by-step procedures describing the complete as-
sembly of the Model FA2100 Solid-State Cockpit Voice Recorder. Each major as-
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sembly procedure is accompanied with a line art exploded-view of the subassembly

area which is cross referenced to the applicable Illustrated Parts List (IPL) drawing
for ordering replacement parts.

I. SPECIAL TOOLS AND TEST FIXTURES

This section provides a listing of all required tools, fixtures, and equipment which are
not common maintenance tools. It also provides a description of the Portable Inter-
face (PI) used to download voice data from the recorder. It also provides a descrip-
tion of the Read−Out Center (ROC)/CVR Automated Test Station (CATS) as used
with the Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) to test and download from the FA2100CVR.

J. ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

This section contains parts location diagrams and parts listings for all versions of the
Model FA2100 CVR, p/n: 2100-1010-( ) (30-minute) and p/n: 2100-102X-( )
(2-hour) currently produced.

7. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION
All CMM drawings, illustrations, wiring diagrams, and block diagrams were validated
against existing engineering source material. All Testing & Fault Isolation, Disassembly
and Assembly procedures have been verified against the actual performance of the unit
under test conditions as indicated in Table 1 below.

Table 1 identifies the sections of the CMM that underwent a Shop Verification process
and the date of the verification. In addition, a Component Maintenance Manual Verifica-
tion Report that identifies the technician who performed the procedure and Engineer/
Technical Writer who verified the procedure along with a Quality Assurance Engineer ap-
proval signature is kept on file with the CMM sign off release form. For a copy of the
Component Maintenance Manual Verification Report for this version of the CMM, please
address inquiries to the following:

L-3 Aviation Recorders Publications

100 Cattlemen Rd.
Sarasota, Florida 34230
Phone: (941) 371–0811
FAX: (941) 377–5591

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Table 1. Shop Verification

Procedure Chapter Date of Verification

Testing & Fault Isolation 100 Mar. 25/13
Automatic Testing 200 Mar. 25/13
Disassembly 300 Mar. 18/13
Assembly 700 Mar. 18/13

Note: Contact L-3 Aviation Recorders, to verify this date sensitive information
when using this manual to develop other documentation. The L−3AR Publi-
cation index may be located at www.L−3.com or L−3ar.net.

8. COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (CMM) EFFECTIVITY

Effectivity of the CMM is based on effectivity dates and product serial number. Effectivity
of the manual is identified by a list of effective pages in the front of the manual.

9. PART NUMBER FORMATTING

L−3AR does not delineate its part numbers by special characters, such as the “−” dash
character. L−3AR considers its part numbers with or without the use of special characters
to be the same, for example, there is no difference between part number 266−E0305−00,
266E0305−00, or 266E030500. To be in compliance with ARINC Specifications 100 and
200 the part numbers listed in this manual use the following format: 266E0305−00.
L−3AR typically identifies its part numbers on other documents such as internal engineer-
ing drawings, purchase orders, component labels, shipping orders, Form 8130’s, and cer-
tification documents with the format: 266−E0305−00.

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

1. GENERAL
This Component Maintenance Manual describes the Model FA2100/757A, Cockpit Voice
Recorder, FA2100CVR, p/n’s: 2100-1010-( ), 2100-102X-( ), and 2100-122X-( ). The
FA2100CVR is a highly reliable recorder that is designed to meet the performance re-
quirements of ED-56A or ED−112 and to accept requirements of ARINC 557/757A Char-
acteristics including Rotor Speed Encoder (RSE) and Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) inter-
face. The FA2100 CVR recorder is designed as a maintenance free recorder. There is no
periodic or scheduled maintenance required for this recorder. It is considered an “install
and forget it box.”

NOTE: The CVDR has a time−in−can circuit that is used to date/

time stamp the downloaded voice or flight data files. This
is not a function of the readout time displayed for voice or
data. The GMT inputs are the true time of the recording.
Data can also be displayed during readout as relative time,
based on file size.

If the file date time stamp is not displaying the proper time
of the download, this is not a fault condition that will im-
pede the normal recording operation of the recorder. The
unit should not be pulled from service for a faulty time in a
can date/time stamp error. This condition should be noted
and fixed at the next shop visit.

The FA2100CVR Recorder is an ARINC 404, 1/2 ATR short box which performs the cock-
pit voice recorder function of an ED-56A, or in the case of 2100−1X25/1X27−XX, ED112,
compliant Recorder. The FA2100CVR uses solid state Flash Memory technology as the
recording medium with two recording capabilities available p/n: 2100-1010-( ) for 30-min-
utes, or p/n: 2100-1X2X-( ) for 2-hours.

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HARDWARE AND
SOFTWARE
MODIFICATIONS
CSMU

ULD

GSE CONNECTOR
(BEHIND DUST COVER)

Figure 1.
Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (FA2100CVR)

2. FA2100 CONFIGURATIONS
The current configurations of the FA2100CVR’s are listed in Table 2 below, and with its
specific part number in the IPL Section Figure 1, Item 1A through Item 1AB.

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Table 2. FA2100 CVR Descriptions

Weight! Figure
Part Number Description
(lbs) Reference
2100-1010-00 ARINC 757, 30 MIN. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT * 10.0.5 Figure 1
2100-1010-50 ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY * 9.5.5 Figure 1
ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, TITANIUM
2100-1010-51 7.7.5 Figure 1
CSMU W/ RTV, 28 VDC ONLY *
2100-1020-00 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT 10.6 max. Figure 1
2100-1020-02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ FSK 10.6 max. Figure 1
2100-1020-50 ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY * 9.5.5 Figure 1
ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, TITANIUM CSMU
2100-1020-51 8.3 max. Figure 1
W/ RTV, 28 VDC ONLY
2100-1025-02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY 10.6 max. Figure 1
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1025-12 10.6 max. Figure 1
(CYRILLIC)
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1025-22 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1025-24 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS S/W
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1026-02 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1027-02 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS
2100-1220-00 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 90−DAY BEACON 10.6 max. Figure 1
2100-1220-02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ FSK, 90−DAY BEACON 10.6 max. Figure 1
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1225-22 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS, 90−DAY BEACON
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1225-24 10.6 max. Figure 1
W/ RIPS S/W, 90−DAY BEACON
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1226-02 10.1.5 Figure 1
W/ RIPS, 90−DAY BEACON
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100-1227-02 10.1.5 Figure 1
W/ RIPS, 90−DAY BEACON
ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY,
2100-1925-22 10.6 max. Figure 1
90−DAY BEACON
* Obsolete models.

The standard configurations provide for a 600−ohm audio output monitor to an associated
Control.

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3. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Refer to Figure 2. The Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder System consists of the re-
corder and an externally mounted control unit or externally mounted preamplifier with re-
mote microphone. Interconnection between the recorder and the control unit is accom-
plished using aircraft wiring. The FA2100 CVR is connected to the aircraft wiring via a
57-pin, DPXB-style connector. The Aircraft Interface PWA provides for all input and out-
put signals.

The Model FA2100CVR is housed in a 1/2-ATR, Short, ARINC 404A-style case. It has an
aluminum chassis cover painted international orange with two reflective stripes located on
a stainless steel or titanium Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU). The recorder weighs
a maximum of 10.6-pounds with an underwater locator device mounted on the front of the
CSMU. The FA2100CVR does not require external shock mounting.
The Model FA2100CVR consists of an Underwater Locating Device, chassis and front
panel, four internal level-2 replaceable assemblies: the Aircraft Interface PWA, Audio
Compressor PWA, Acquisition Processor PWA, and the Crash Survivable Memory Unit
(CSMU) which contains the solid-state flash memory used as the recording medium.

A. Underwater Acoustic Beacon

The Model FA2100 FDR has an underwater acoustic beacon mount located on its front
panel which also acts as the recorders carrying handle. The ULB mount will accept ei-
ther a 30−day or a 90−day underwater locator beacon. The ULB meets or exceeds the
requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration technical standard order TSO-
C121 for 30−day beacons, or TSO−C121b for 90−day beacons.

FAA TSO−C121 will be revoked as of March 1, 2015. After this date, the manufacture of
30−day beacons in accordance with TSO−C121 will be prohibited. 30−day beacons al-
ready in service may still be used, and a kit is available for battery replacement. A
90−day beacon conversion kit is also available for the retrofit of a 90 day beacon to an
existing recorder. All new recorder production will incorporate the 90−day underwater
locator beacon.

The beacon is located on the front panel for ease of reading the battery replacement
date and for quick removal and replacement of the beacon. The ULB is equipped
with a battery that has an expected life of six years. The ULB requires cleaning and
functional testing every 24−months. The batteries in the beacons are field service-
able and and may be ordered from L−3AR.

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B. Circuit Boards

The FA2100CVR electronics contain all the necessary power supplies and circuitry
to input, record, monitor and playback data. In addition, circuitry to perform self–
test functions and provide signals to the appropriate status indicators is also inte-
grated into the FA2100CVR electronics. The removable circuit boards include the
Aircraft Interface PWA, Audio Compressor PWA, and Acquisition Processor PWA.

C. Power, Control and Monitor Signal Interface Characteristics

Input power may be 115 Vac, 400 Hz or 28 Vdc (PN 2100−10X0−5X units are 28
Vdc only). At normal power level, an interruption equal to or less than 200 millisec-
onds will not affect the Model FA2100CVR’s function. Upon application or re-ap-
plication, or normal, abnormal, or emergency power, the FA2100CVR will begin stor-
ing data in memory within 250 milliseconds.

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COCKPIT
AREA
MICROPHONE
(CAM)

* ERASE A

ERASE C
MONITOR
CONTROL
AUDIO TO UNIT AIRCRAFT WIRING INTERLOCKS
HEADSET PUSH TO TEST (LANDING GEAR MUST BE DOWN
JACK AND BRAKE LOCKED TO ALLOW
MEMORY TO BE ERASED)
GEAR
AREA MICROPHONE
BRAKE

+18 VDC
28 VDC OR 115 VAC 400 Hz
OPERATING
POWER
2

RECORD ON

+5 V FOR
LIGHTED PANEL
CHANNEL 4
2

PILOT AUDIO
CHANNEL 3 FA2100 CVR AUDIO OUT
2
2
CHANNEL 2
CO‐PILOT AUDIO
2
+18 VDC
2
SPARE AUDIO CHANNEL 1
(TO 3RD CREW MEMBER TEST INDICATOR
OR PA SYSTEM) 2
2
GMT_IN_B (429)
CVR FAULT TO AIRCRAFT
GMT_IN_A (429) AIRCRAFT FAULT MONITORING
SYSTEM
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_HI INTERFACE
**OMS OUTPUT A 429
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_LO PWA
**OMS IN A **OMS OUTPUT B 429
**OMS IN B
**DATA LINK IN A 429 **DATA LINK VALID
**DATA LINK IN B 429
***RIPS FAULT INPUT
***RIPS MAINTENANCE INPUT AUDIO
***RIPS PRESENT INPUT COMPRESSOR
STOP RECORDING/
***RIPS ACTIVE INPUT
PWA

CHASSIS
GROUND ACQUISITION GSE OUTPUT TO GROUND STATION
PROCESSOR TEST EQUIPMENT
* S055 Mics have 4 Lines to the C.U. PWA
S056 MICS have 3 Lines to the C.U.
For GA versions refer to Figure 4.
CSMU
** OMS & Data Link are applicable to the (Crash Survivable Memory Unit)
2100‐1025‐XX, ‐1026‐XX, and ‐1027‐XX only. ASSEMBLY
*** RIPS Status Monitoring. 2100-1025-22/-24 (CRASH PROTECTED SOLID STATE MEMORY)
& 2100-1026-XX only.

Figure 2. Model FA2100 CVR, (2100‐1010‐00, 2100‐1X20‐00/02, 2100‐1X25‐XX,

2100‐1X26‐XX and 2100‐1X27‐XX) Functional System Block Diagram

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2
ERASE A

ERASE C

AIRCRAFT WIRING INTERLOCKS

PUSH TO TEST (LANDING GEAR MUST BE DOWN
AND BRAKE LOCKED TO ALLOW
MEMORY TO BE ERASED)
GEAR

BRAKE
COCKPIT
AREA
MICROPHONE
(CAM) 3

RECORD ON

CHANNEL 4
3 FA2100 GACVR AUDIO OUT
CHANNEL 3
PILOT AUDIO
2 2

CHANNEL 2
CO‐PILOT AUDIO
2
SPARE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 TEST INDICATOR
(TO 3RD CREW MEMBER
OR PA SYSTEM) 2 2

CVR FAULT TO AIRCRAFT

GMT_IN_B (429) AIRCRAFT FAULT MONITORING
SYSTEM
GMT_IN_A (429) INTERFACE
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_HI PWA
ROTOR_SPEED_IN_LO
(Input Z = 100 Kohms)

1 28 VDC

ATTENUATION AUDIO
4
STOP COMPRESSOR
RECORDING PWA
CHASSIS
GROUND
ACQUISITION GSE OUTPUT TO GROUND STATION
1 All GACVR's operate only with a PROCESSOR TEST EQUIPMENT
28Vdc input source.
PWA
2 Used for GA versions only. The GA versions do not use a
control unit; however, the other input and output signals indi­
cated are still utilized allowing for an optional customer fur­
CSMU
nished control panel. (Crash Survivable Memory Unit)
ASSEMBLY 3 All GACVR's only use
the Model S056 Remote Mic.
(CRASH PROTECTED SOLID STATE MEMORY)

Figure 3. Model FA2100 GACVR (2100‐1010‐50/‐51 and 2100‐1020‐50/‐51)

Functional System Block Diagram

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(1) Stop Recording Command

Assertion of the “Stop Recording” command stops the FA2100 CVR recording within
ten minutes. Removal of the “Stop Recording” command or “Push-To-Test” resumes
the recording. If the recording is resumed due to the “Push-To-Test” function being
activated, the recording will again cease within 10 minutes if the “Stop Recording”
signal is still active.

(2) Control Unit Operating Power and Monitor Audio Signals

The FA2100 CVR provides the control unit with +18 Vdc operating power, monitor
audio to the headset jack, and a TEST indicator signal.

Refer to Figure 4, an Audio Output channel for test monitoring provides a combina-
tion of four High Quality (for 30-minute recorders) or two Standard Quality (for
120-minute recorders and 2100−1020−XX pre MOD−DOT #7) or four High Quality
(for P/N: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−XX and 2100−1X20−XX MOD−DOT #7) repro-
cessed ADPCM data channels. This monitored Audio Output signal is accessible at
the front panel of the control unit via a 600-ohm headset. The monitor audio signal
has a reference input level of 2.55 Vrms into 600 ohms applied to one input channel.

In the 2100-1010-( ), 30-minute recorders, the monitored Audio Output signal to the
control unit is developed by summing together the High Quality Voice for Channels
1, 2, 3, and the Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Channel 4. In the 2100-1020-( )
pre MOD−DOT #7, 120-minute recorders, the Audio Output signal consists of the
same High Quality Voice and CAM channels and Test signal as found in the 30-min-
ute recorder, in addition to a Standard Quality Voice and Standard Quality CAM out-
put for up to 120 minutes. In the 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) and 2100−1X20−( )
MOD−DOT #7 the monitored audio is a combination of Channel 1 through Channel 4
High Quality audio. There are no Standard Quality audio channels in the full 2−hour
High Quality Recorder. This monitored Audio Output is the Adaptive Differential
Pulse Code Modulated (ADPCM) digital data which is reprocessed back to PCM and
converted from digital to analog audio prior to being recorded into flash memory. It
should not to be confused with the downloaded digital audio retrieved from memory
with the Portable Interface Unit, from the front panel ATE connector.

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3rd Crew Member/

Spare Audio
CH 1 CH 1 (HQ)
Co‐Pilot Audio (150‐3500 Hz) HQ CH1 ,
CH 2 HQ CH2,
CH 2 (HQ)
Pilot Audio (150‐3500 Hz) HQ CH3 ,
CH 3 HQ CAM
CH 3 (HQ)  AUDIO OUT
(150‐3500 Hz) TO
ERASE
Cockpit Area Mic CONTROL UNIT
(CAM) Audio CH 4 CH 4 (HQ) HEADSET JACK
(150‐6000 Hz)
PUSH‐TO‐TEST
620 Hz - 660 Hz

BULK ERASE 400 Hz

ERASE “A” + “C”

FA2100 CVR

P/N 2100–1010–XX, 30‐Minute Audio Monitor Scheme

CH1 (SQ)
CH2 (SQ)
 SQV
CH3 (SQ)

CAM (SQ)
SQV
3rd Crew Member/ SQC
Spare Audio HQ CH1 ,
CH 1 CH 1 CH1 (HQ)
HQ CH2,
(150‐3500 Hz) HQ CH3 ,
Co‐Pilot Audio
CH 2 CH 2 (HQ) CH 2 (HQ) HQ CAM
TEST
Pilot Audio (150‐3500 Hz)
 AUDIO OUT
CH 3 CH 3 (HQ) CH 3 (HQ)
ERASE TO
(150‐3500 Hz)
Cockpit Area Mic CONTROL UNIT
(CAM) Audio CH 4 CH 4 (HQ) CAM (HQ) HEADSET JACK
(150‐6000 Hz)
PUSH‐TO‐TEST
620 Hz - 660 Hz

BULK ERASE 400 Hz

ERASE “A” + “C”

FA2100 CVR

P/N 2100-1020-XX, 120‐Minute (pre MOD-DOT #7) Audio Monitor Scheme

Legend:
CAM – Cockpit Area Microphone
CH – Channel
HQ – High Quality
SQ – Standard Quality

Figure 4. (Sheet 1 of 2)
Model FA2100 CVR, 30‐Minute and 120‐Minute Audio Monitor Schemes

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3rd Crew Member/

Spare Audio HQ CH1 ,
CH 1 CH 1 CH1 (HQ) HQ CH2,
(150‐3500 Hz) HQ CH3 ,
Co‐Pilot Audio HQ CAM
CH 2 CH 2 (HQ) CH 2 (HQ)
TEST
Pilot Audio (150‐3500 Hz)
 AUDIO OUT
CH 3 CH 3 (HQ) CH 3 (HQ)
ERASE TO
(150‐3500 Hz)
Cockpit Area Mic CONTROL UNIT
(CAM) Audio CH 4 CH 4 (HQ) CAM (HQ) HEADSET JACK
(150‐6000 Hz)
PUSH‐TO‐TEST
620 Hz - 660 Hz

BULK ERASE 400 Hz

ERASE “A” + “C”

FA2100 CVR
P/N 2100-1X25/1X26/1X27-XX and 2100-1X20-XX (MOD-DOT #7)
120‐Minute Audio Monitor Scheme
Legend:
CAM – Cockpit Area Microphone
CH – Channel
HQ – High Quality

Figure 4. (Sheet 2 of 2)
Model FA2100 CVR, 30‐Minute and 120‐Minute Audio Monitor Schemes

(3) Control Unit Test and Bulk Erase Signals

The indicator signal is used to drive the TEST indicator in the Model S151/S161,
Model S152/S162, and Model S251/S261 Control Units. Refer to the Component
Maintenance Manual, ED−56A Control Units, Preamplifier, & Microphone Modules ,
ATA 23–70–05, Part Number 165E1747-00. The +18 Vdc is a short-circuit protected
30 mA line.

All control units provide the FA2100 CVR with three control signals: Erase “A”, Erase
“C”, and Push-To-Test. The Erase “A” and Erase “C” signals are used to initiate a
bulk erasure of the crash protected solid-state memory. The ERASE pushbutton
must be pressed for more than two seconds and then released to initiate the bulk
erase function. Landing gear and brake interlocks are provided in the aircraft wiring
to prevent memory erasures during flight conditions.

The Bulk Erase function will not be activated if Voice Erase “A” is grounded or con-
nected to Voice Erase “C” for 0.5 seconds or less. The function will be activated if
Voice Erase “A” is connected to Voice Erase “C” for 2 seconds or more then
grounded.

The Push-To-Test signal is activated when the TEST pushbutton on the associated
control unit is pressed. During this time, a 620 Hz to 660 Hz signal is generated

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within the FA2100 which is used to test the circuitry of all the audio channels. In a
successful test, the FA2100 Recorder provides a TEST INDICATOR signal which
lights the green TEST indicator mounted on the front panel of the S151/S161,
S152/S162, and S251/261 Control Units.

NOTE: For all P/N: 2100−1025−02/−22/−24, 2100−1X26−02,

2100−1X27−02, no test tone will be heard and the Monitor
Output will be muted during the test. After the test, if the
−Test Good− tone is not heard, then the 2100CVR has failed
and the test. Monitor Output will resumes in both a passed
and failed test.

NOTE: The Model 2100−1X25−XX, when used with the S161−1390−01

Control Unit, does not have a LED test indicator present. Ho-
wever, the audible test tone is still present.

D. Voice Data Interface Characteristics

The FA2100 CVR is used in an ARINC 557/757A configuration, with interface to the air-
craft provided through a 57-pin DPXB rear panel connector. The Reference Signal, as
required by ED-56A & ED−112, is defined as an input signal with a frequency of 1 kHz at
an input level of 3 Vrms for Channels 1, 2, and 3, and 2 Vrms for Channel 4. The Audio
input sensitivity level is .05 Vrms − 3 Vrms for Channels 1, 2, and 3, and .02 − 2 Vrms for
Channel 4.

The Model FA2100 CVR provides for four audio inputs which are connected as fol-
lows:
Channel 1 – Cockpit Spare Audio Input (3rd crew member − CAA)
Channel 2 – Co-Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask, and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 3 – Pilot’s Audio, Boom, Mask and Hand-Held Microphone Input
Channel 4 – Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) Input

These audio signals are applied through the rear connector to the Aircraft Interface
PWA, then are digitally converted into 16−Bit words, compressed and stored in
memory. Refer to Paragraph 5 for detailed pin-outs of the rear interface connector.
In the −02 FSK version of the FA2100 CVR, CH 1 or CH 3 may have an FSK GMT
input applied along with the standard audio signal.

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E. Data Recording Storage

Refer to Figure 5 for a diagram of the FA2100CVR recording schemes used in the
30-minute and 120-minute recorders and Table 1 for a breakdown of the recording
durations for each of the High Quality and Standard Quality combined channels.

The audio received from the cockpit area microphone (CAM) is applied to the CAM
input channel (CH4). The recorded CAM audio has a bandwidth of 150 to 6000
Hertz. The other three channels receive audio from the pilot audio selectors and
have a bandwidth of 150 to 3500 Hertz. The spare audio input applied to Channel 1
may be from a third crew member or PA system.

The four audio input signals are applied to separate input circuits located on the Au-
dio Compressor PWA for amplification and shaping with equalization performed as
necessary. These four streams are then converted to a digital pulse code modula-
tion (PCM) 16-Bit word format on the Audio Compressor PWA and then routed to the
Acquisition Processor PWA. The PCM data for each channel is then encoded for
storage using an adaptive differential pulse code modulation (ADPCM) processor.
These four streams are recorded as high quality (HQ) audio for a 30-minute dura-
tion. In the case of P/N: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−XX and 2100−1X20−XX MOD−
DOT #7, these HQ Channels are recorded for 120−minutes. The rate of the data
stream recorded varies with the type of audio as follows:

F 24 kbps for CH 1, 2, and 3 HQV

F 48 kbps for CH 4 HQC
In the 120−minute FA2100CVR (2100−1020−XX pre MOD−DOT #7), three of these
audio streams (pilot, co-pilot, and spare CH1, 2, and 3) are combined to provide a
fifth audio stream, designated Standard Quality Voice (SQV), to be recorded in stan-
dard quality audio. In the 120-minute FA2100CVR version (2100−1020−XX pre
MOD−DOT #7), a sixth audio stream is formed using using the Standard Quality
Cockpit Area Microphone (SQC) input. All six digital-encoded ADPCM signals are
applied to the CSMU for storage in the solid-state flash memory. In this case, the
rate of the data stream recorded varies with the type of audio as follows:

F 24 kbps for CH 1, 2, and 3 HQV

F 48 kbps for CH 4 HQC (CAM)
F 16 kbps for SQV and SQC (CAM)
In both versions of the Model FA2100CVR, the four primary audio streams are al-
ways recorded as high quality audio (HQV) for 30 minutes. In the 120-minute Model
(2100−1020−XX pre MOD−DOT #7), the Standard Quality Voice (SQV) and Cockpit
Area Microphone channels (SQC) are recorded for a minimum of 120 minutes.

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(CSMU)
3rd Crew Member/ FLASH MEMORY
Spare Audio CH 1 (HQV)
CH1 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 1 (24 kbps)
CH 2 (HQV) 30 minutes
Co‐Pilot Audio
CH2 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 2 (24 kbps)
CH 3 (HQV) 30 minutes
Pilot Audio
CH3 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 3 (24 kbps)
Cockpit Area Mic CH 4 (HQC) 30 minutes
(CAM) Audio CH 4 (150‐6000 Hz) CH 4 (48 kbps)
30 minutes
Low Speed
429 GMT ARINC 429 GMT
Time Code (12.5 kbps) GMT
(2 Wds per 1 Sec.)
RSE
Rotor Speed RSE
(7‐6000 Hz)
(2 Wds per 1/2 Sec

FA2100 CVR

P/N 2100–1010–XX, 30‐Minute Recording Scheme

(CSMU)
3rd Crew Member/ FLASH MEMORY
Spare Audio CH 1 (HQV)
CH1 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 1 (24 kbps)
30 minutes
Co‐Pilot Audio CH 2 (HQV)
CH2 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 2 (24 kbps)
30 minutes
Pilot Audio CH 3 (HQV)
CH3 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 3 (24 kbps)
Cockpit Area Mic CH 4 (HQC) 30 minutes
(CAM) Audio CH 4 (150‐6000 Hz) CH 4 (48 kbps)
30 minutes
CH1 + CH2 Internal Channel (SQV)
+ CH3
 (16 kbps)
120 minutes
Low Speed
429 GMT
ARINC 429 GMT GMT
Time Code
(12.5 kbps) (2 Wds per 1 Sec.)
120 minutes
RSE
Rotor Speed (7‐6000 Hz) RSE
(2 Wds per 1/2 Sec)
120 minutes

CAM
Internal Channel (SQC)
(16 kbps)
120 minutes
FA2100 CVR

P/N 2100-1020-XX (pre MOD-DOT #7) 120‐Minute Recording Scheme

Legend:
CAM – Cockpit Area Microphone
CH – Channel
HQ – High Quality
SQ – Standard Quality

Figure 5. (Sheet 1 of 2)
Model FA2100 CVR, 30-Minute and 120-Minute Recording Schemes

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(CSMU)
3rd Crew Member/ FLASH MEMORY
Spare Audio CH 1 (HQV)
CH1 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 1 (24 kbps)
CH 2 (HQV) 120 minutes
Co‐Pilot Audio
CH2 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 2 (24 kbps)
120 minutes
Pilot Audio CH 3 (HQV)
CH3 (150‐3500 Hz) CH 3 (24 kbps)
Cockpit Area Mic CH 4 (HQC) 120 minutes
(CAM) Audio CH 4 (150‐6000 Hz) CH 4 (48 kbps)
120 minutes
Low Speed
429 GMT
ARINC 429 GMT GMT
Time Code
(12.5 kbps) (2 Wds per 1 Sec.)
120 minutes
RSE
Rotor Speed (7‐6000 Hz) RSE
(2 Wds per 1/2 Sec)
120 minutes
Data Link*
Data Link
120 minutes
OMS*
OMS
120 minutes

FA2100 CVR
P/N 2100-1X25/1X26/1X27-XX and 1200-1X20-XX (MOD-DOT #7)
120‐Minute Recording Scheme
Legend:
CAM – Cockpit Area Microphone
CH – Channel
HQ – High Quality
OMS − On board Maintenance System*
* P/N 2100−1025/1026−XX only

Figure 5. (Sheet 2 of 2)
Model FA2100 CVR, 30-Minute and 120-Minute Recording Schemes

(1) Output Audio Quality

The FA2100CVR’s audio quality meets or exceeds the audio quality specified in
Chapter 3 of ED–56A and Part I of ED−112. Specifically, the Reference Signal is
1-kHz at 3 Vrms for the voice channels, and 1-kHz at 2 Vrms for the CAM channel.
The signal-to-noise plus distortion ratio (SINAD) of this signal when reproduced ex-
ceeds 24 dB (6 percent distortion) for the most recent 30 minutes of recording and
exceeds 20 dB (10 percent distortion) otherwise.

NOTE: Refer to Table 3.1 of ED–56A and I−3.1 of ED−112 for other
applicable audio quality specifications including the
Speech Transmission Index requirement for various chan-
nels and segments of recording.

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Table 1
Model FA2100 CVR Recording Specifications

Cockpit Audio Inputs Combined Channels

Model FA2100
Part Number Combined
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4
Audio SQ CAM–SQ

3rd Crew Co-Pilot Pilot Audio Cockpit Area Summation of Standard

Member/ Audio Input Input for Microphone CH 1, 2, & 3 Quality
Spare Audio for High High Quality (CAM) Input audio inputs Recording of
Input for Quality Recording for High for Standard Cockpit Area
High Quality Recording Quality Quality Microphone
Recording Recording Recording (CAM) (CH 4)
Input
2100–1010–XX 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes Not available Not available
2100–1020–XX 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes 120 minutes 120 minutes
pre MOD−DOT #
7
2100–1X20–XX 120 minutes 120 minutes 120 minutes 120 minutes Not available Not available
MOD−DOT # 7
2100–1X25–XX 120 minutes 120 minutes 120 minutes 120 minutes Not available Not available
2100–1X26–XX
2100–1X27–XX

NOTE: All of the times indicated in the above chart are minimum recording times.
(2) GMT/FSK Output Signals

In addition to the voice channel inputs, in the 2100−1010−( ) and 2100−1X2X−( )

configurations, GMT is applied as low speed (12.5 kbps) ARINC-429 to pins 25 and
26; with the exception of 2100−1X20−02 configurations (FSK option). In the
2100−1X20−02 version, GMT may either be applied as low speed ARINC 429, or al-
ternatively as an FSK signal combined with the audio input on either Channel 1 or
Channel 3.

(3) Rotor Speed Signals

Rotor Speed Encoded (RSE) input signals are applied to the rear connector pins 48
and 49 as an analog frequency varying between 7−6000 Hz. The input impedance
of the RSE signal is 100 Kohms. The GMT/RSE input signals are then digitally con-
verted and compressed in the Acquisition Processor PWA. This data is then stored
in a memory partition separate from the Audio data. In the case of the 30-minute
Model FA2100 CVR, p/n: 2100–1010–( ), 30 minutes of GMT/RSE data is stored. In
the case of the 120-minute Model FA2100 CVR, p/n: 2100–1X2X–( ), a full 120 min-
utes of GMT/RSE data is stored.

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The Rotor Speed input is recorded as two words every 1/2 second. Rotor Speed
Word 1 (8-bits) provides the number of 400-Hz reference pulses counted during the
sample period. Word 2 (12-bits) contains the integer number of rotor pulse cycles
counted during the sample period. The average rotor pulse frequency is determined
from the word values with better than 1% accuracy using the following formula:

Rotor Pulse Frequency = (400 Hz) x (Rotor Pulse Count) / (Reference Count),
or Rotor Pulse Frequency = 400 x Word 2 / Word 1.

For displaying rotor speed the user must be able to select the display to be frequen-
cy or calculated revolutions per minute (RPM). To allow the conversion from frequen-
cy to RPM the user must provide a matching frequency to RPM ratio. For example,
6 kHz = 300 RPM. To determine the calculated RPM use the following formula:

RPM = Rotor Pulse Frequency x (Rotor RPM/Tach Frequency).

In the case of helicopter installations of the FA2100CVR, the Bulk Erase function is
inhibited until the rotors stop.

(4) On board Maintenance System (OMS)

The OMS input signals are applied to the rear connector pins 39 and 40 as a low
speed ARINC 429 signal. The OMS output signal is sent out on pins 50 and 51 as a
high speed ARINC 429 signal, along with the Data Link output signal. The Recorder
records the FA2100 CVR OMS status word only, but is also used to send status
messages to the aircraft’s OMS computer.

Basically, there are two modes for sending messages to the OMS computer, Normal
and Interactive. When the aircraft’s recorder is in Normal mode, the CVR sends a
status message to the OMS computer four times per second. When the recorder is
in Interactive mode, the OMS computer can request the status of the recorder
through a series of menus. The OMS feature can be found on the FA2100 CVR p/n:
2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only.

(5) Data Link

The Data Link input signals are applied to the rear connector pins 33 and 34 as a
high speed ARINC 429 signal. The Data Link output signal is sent out on pins 50
and 51 as a high speed ARINC 429 signal, along with the OMS output signal. The
Data Link Valid input signal is applied to pin 56. The Data Link Valid input signal noti-
fies the recorder to expect Data Link input signals.
When the Data Link system is energized, it sends an Aloha response message to
the recorder. If the recorder is in place and operational, the recorder records the
Aloha response message and returns a response message to inform the Data Link

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system that the recorder is in place and operational. Once the Data Link system re-
ceives a response from the recorder, it will send all messages received by the Data
Link system to the recorder to be stored in the CSMU. If the recorder is not in
installed or not operational, the Data Link system will continue to send Aloha mes-
sages until the recorder’s status changes. The Data Link feature can be found on
the FA2100 CVR p/n: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only. For p/n
2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−XX CVRs, the Audio and Data Link Playback (ADPL) soft-
ware may be used to download and analyze the audio data. Refer to the
FA2100CVR Audio and Data Link Player Software Operator’s Manual, Part Number
165E3596−00.

F. Audio Monitoring
For TSO compliant FA2100CVRs mounted in the aircraft, previously recorded data
cannot be monitored from the FA2100CVR. This is a security feature implemented
to protect the rights of pilots and other flight crew members.
The Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM), pilot, co-pilot, and spare audio can be moni-
tored during recording using a headset plugged into the 1/4-inch, 600-ohm phone
jack mounted on the front panel of the associated control unit.

G. Storage Capacity
The Model FA2100CVR storage media is designated as the Crash Survivable Me-
mory Unit (CSMU). The CSMU in the Model FA2100, p/n 2100–1010–( ), contains
flash memory with enough storage capacity to allow continuous recording of the four
high quality audio channels for a minimum of 30 minutes. The CSMU Flash memory
in the Model FA2100, p/n 2100–1020–( ) pre MOD−DOT #7, provides enough stor-
age capacity to allow continuous recording of the four high quality audio channels for
a minimum of 30 minutes, and the standard quality combined and cockpit micro-
phone channels for a minimum of 120 minutes. The CSMU Flash memory in the
Model FA2100, p/n 2100–1X25/1X26/1X27–( ) and p/n 2100−1X20−( ) post MOD−
DOT #7, provides enough storage capacity to allow continuous recording of the four
high quality audio channels for a minimum of 120 minutes.

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H. Data Retrieval

Incorporated into the FA2100CVR aircraft installation is a “Record On” jumper. Dur-
ing bench test of the FA2100CVR, removal of the jumper disables the record func-
tion of the recorder, thereby allowing playback of the recorded data. While in the
Playback mode, replaying of recorded data is controlled by the Portable Interface
(PI) Unit p/n: 17TES0043 or Portable Interface/2 (PI/2) Unit P/N: 17TES0062. De-
tailed operation of the PI is contained in the PI Operation Manual, P/N:
165E1630−00 or PI/2 Operation Manual, P/N: 16521630−01.

To retrieve data from the recorder, the recorder must be removed from the aircraft,
connected to appropriate AC or DC power (DC power only for FA2100CVR Models
2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X), and the Portable Interface Unit (PI) p/n:
17TES0043 or Portable Interface/2 (PI/2) Unit P/N: 17TES0062 must be connected
to the recorder’s front panel GSE connector.

The PI or PI/2 Unit allows a user to replay, using a 600-ohm headset and a
600−ohm boomset microphone headset in the case of the
2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) model, any one of the high quality audio channels, or
the cockpit area microphone channel. The PI or PI/2 Unit also has the capability to
search through the stored data using the fast forward and fast reverse command
keys. The fidelity of the FA2100CVR audio data output at the PI or PI/2 Unit is such
that its internal speaker allows quality analysis of the recorded data. The PI or PI/2
Unit also simplifies connection to standard commercial recording equipment for du-
plicating any of the monitored audio streams.

Additionally, the audio data can be down-loaded through the GSE connector, stored
on Type III PCMICA portable hard disks inserted in the PI Unit for later playback.
The Portable Interface Unit must have MOD-DOT 1 and the FA2100CVR must have
MOD-DOT 2 for Audio data downloading capability to be activated. For the PI/2 refer
to the PI/2 Operation Manual, P/N: 16521630−01on how audio data can be down-
loaded and the different ways to store data.

For operators using Rose 4.0 or higher software on a ROC or RAU, audio data along
with the flight data may be downloaded directly from a CVR and played back through
Rose. The audio and flight data will be time synchronized through the Rose soft-
ware. Refer to the Read−Out Support Equipment/Recorder Interface Software Ver-
sion 4.0 or Higher Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1696−03.

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I. Data Reproduction

A standard cassette, reel-to-reel tape, or digital audio tape recorder can be used to
produce a high fidelity copy of the Model FA2100CVR recorded data. To do so, the
inputs of the copy recorder are connected to any one of the output RCA phono jacks
located on the Portable Interface (PI) Unit’s PI Audio Read-out Cable, p/n
17TES0051. Depending upon the type of recorder used for copying, the
FA2100CVR audio can be copied one channel at a time, or all individual channels
can be copied simultaneously. Reconstructed GMT/RSE output signals may also be
reproduced using the PI’s Aux Read-out Cable, p/n: 17TES0052.

J. Built-In-Test (BIT)

A continuous Built-In-Test (BIT) capability is provided at power up to establish and

monitor the mission fitness of the hardware. The built-in-test feature has been de-
signed to perform a continuous test of all bits within the solid-state memory located
in the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).

An additional built-in-test is initiated by pressing a green TEST pushbutton located

on the front panel of the control unit (Models S151/S161, S152/S162 or
S251/S261). A green TEST indicator is located on the front panel of the Model
S151/S161/S152/S162 and S251/S261 Control Units to indicate successful comple-
tion of the manual test. (Note: The S161−1390−01 Control Unit does not have a LED
Test Indicator.) The TEST pushbutton is used to generate the 620- to 660-Hertz test
tone used for unit verification. This test tone is developed on the Audio Compressor
PWA and applied to each channel individually where it is processed, stored in
memory, read from memory, and checked for expected frequency and amplitude.

In the GACVR, a continuous Bite Status Output or Recorder Fault is indicated on pin
23. A ground at pin 23 represents a no fault, while an open indicates a fault or that
a CVR is not installed. The CVR test indicator wires, pins 15 and 16 (1mA) may be
omitted in installations where ARINC 557 compatibility is not needed.

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CVR FAULT LIGHT

REAL TIME
OPEN = FAULT
GND = NO FAULT
ANNUNCIATOR
CVR PANEL

23

RELAY +V

ENERGIZE = OPEN (NO CVR FAULT)

DE-ENGERIZED = GRN (CVR FAULT)
Figure 6.
GACVR Fault Circuit for Pin 23

K. Crash Survivable Memory Unit

The Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) is the environmentally hardened
memory storage assembly of the Model FA2100. Electrical interface to the CSMU is
made by the Acquisition Processor PWA via a single 16-contact connector at con-
nector J1.

L. Crash and Fire Protection

The Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) construction enables the Model
FA2100CVR to meet or exceed the rigorous crash protection requirements of
EUROCAE ED–56A, ED−112 and TSO-123a.

M. Control Unit, Microphone & Preamplifier Equipment

Refer to Aviation Recorders ED-56A Compliant Control Unit, Preamplifier and Micro-
phone CMM, ATA No. 23-70-05, Part Number 165E1747-00, for more detailed infor-
mation of these ancillary recorder components.

A Control Unit or Preamplifier is a required component of a CVR installation and

functions as the FA2100CVR cockpit user interface; however, this is not required for
GACVR recorders. Control Units contain a preamplifier for interfacing the cockpit
area microphone with the CVR, and provide a means for activating the test function,
by pressing a green TEST push button and observing an green TEST indicator.
Bulk erasure of the FA2100CVR storage media is also accomplished by pressing the
Control Unit’s red ERASE push button. All Control Units contain a headset jack for
verifying system operation.

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The Model S151/S161, Model S152/S162, and the Model S251/S261 Control Units
are for use in FA2100CVR System installations that comply with ARINC Characteris-
tic 757, TSO−C123a and EUROCAE ED–56A. The Model S151/S161, and Model
S251/S261 Control Units house the Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and the TEST
and Bulk ERASE switches. The S151/S251 Control Units are used with remote mi-
crophone Model S055, whereas the S161/S261 Control Units are used with the re-
mote microphone Model S056. The Model S152/S162 contains a built-in electret
condenser-type microphone, Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and TEST and Bulk
ERASE switches. All three of these Control Units also contain a TEST indicator
lamp and a 600-ohm HEADSET jack, with the exception of the Model S161 Control
Unit P/N: S161−1390−01, which does not have a test lamp.

The Model S150/S160 Preamplifiers are available for FA2100CVR System installa-
tions that do not require a Control Unit but that are required to comply with TSO−
C123a and EUROCAE ED–56A. However, because ARINC Characteristic 757 does

not address microphone preamplifiers, the Model S150/S160 Preamplifiers are not
considered ARINC 557/757 compliant. The S150/S160 provides the same preampli-
fier circuit for the cockpit area microphone as the Model S151/S161, Model
S152/S162, and Model S251/S261 Control Units.

The FA2100CVR is compatible with installations using the Model A151B and A152B
Control Units; however, such installations do not comply with EUROCAE ED–56A.
The Model A151B houses the Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and the TEST and
Bulk ERASE switches. This Control Unit is used with an externally-mounted con-
denser microphone (Model A055B). The Model A152B contains a built-in condenser
microphone, Microphone Preamplifier PWA, and TEST and Bulk ERASE switches.
Both the A151B and A152B Control Units contain an analog TEST meter compatible
with the FA2100CVR.

N. Remote Microphone Module

The Model S055/S056 Remote Microphone Modules are available to complete a

TSO−C123a and ED–56A-compatible installation. The Model S055 Microphone is
required with the S151 and S251 Control Units, and with the S150 Preamplifier Mod-
ule. The Model S056 Microphone is required with the S161 and S261, and with the
S160 Preamplifier Module.

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O. Ground Support Equipment Interface

The interface to the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) is via a bi-directional high-
speed serial link available at the front-panel GSE connector.

A facility for retrieving the stored data from the CSMU to Ground Support Equip-
ment, GSE, is provided for high-speed downloading of the voice data. The GSE In-
terface serves two purposes:

(1) As a connector for use with portable or bench test equipment for recorder
checkout.
(2) As a connector for use in downloading data into a storage device while on the
aircraft or bench.

P. BIT and Fault Detection

The FA2100 incorporates multiple overlapping methods of built−in−test (BIT) to en-

sure proper reporting of the recorder faults. At the most basic level the fault driver
outputs default to the FAULT state (even with no power applied to the recorder) and
must be actively cleared by a properly operating Store Manager Processor (SMP) as
the recorder powers up.

Next, a watchdog circuit monitors the operation of the SMP and associated circuitry.
This assures that a fault is asserted in the event of a processor failure (including par-
tial failures such as arithmetic errors, inordinate increments, and logic errors.) The
watchdog circuit will also be activated in the event of a failure of the SMP’s program
Flash memory.

If the SMP is operating properly it performs the task of monitoring the above listed
faults in the other FA2100 processors. It detects errors in the Flight Data Processor
(FDP) and Audio Compressor Processor (ACP) by checking for protocol errors and
unexpected data values.

The SMP checks the non−volatile random access memory (NVRAM) for operation
and data integrity using a cyclic redundancy check (CRC) on the contents. A failure
to read or write this device properly will be flagged by a CRC mismatch and a BIT
fault will be asserted.

Finally, the SMP verifies the function of the crash−survivable memory unit (CSMU)
by performing a read after each write to ensure the data written to CSMU can be re-
trieved.

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In summary each processor, RAM and programmable memory device in the FA2100
is monitored by BIT. They are checked at power−up and continuously monitored
during operation of the recorder. Failures are reported using the FAULT output sig-
nals.

4. FA2100 CVR SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for the Model FA2100CVR have been developed in close coordination with
Aerospace Industry regulatory agencies. As such, the FA2100CVR meets or exceeds the
requirements of technical standard order TSO–C123a, TSO–C123b, EUROCAE ED–55,
EUROCAE ED–56A, and EUROCAE ED−112.
A. Applicable Documents
The following documents form a part of, or are referenced, within this CMM:
(1) TSO–C123a Federal Aviation Agency
Technical Standard Order TSO–C123a Techni-
cal Standard Order for Cockpit Voice
Recorder Systems.
(1) TSO–C123b Federal Aviation Agency
Technical Standard Order TSO–C123b Techni-
cal Standard Order for Cockpit Voice
Recorder Equipment.
(2) EUROCAE MOPS ED–55 European Organization for Civil Aviation
Electronics Minimum Operational Performance
Specification for Flight Data Recorder Systems
(3) EUROCAE MOPS ED–56A European Organization for Civil Aviation
Electronics Minimum Operational Performance
Specification for CVR Systems, December
1993
(4) EUROCAE MOPS ED–112 European Organization for Civil Aviation
Electronics Minimum Operational Performance
Specification for Crash Protected Airborne Re-
corder Systems, March 2003
(5) ARINC 404A Air Transport Equipment Cases and Racking
Characteristic
(6) ARINC Report 604–1 Guidance for Design and Use of
Built-In-Test-Equipment
(7) ARINC Report 624 Design Guidance for On-board Maintenance
System
(8) ARINC Characteristic 557 Cockpit Voice Recorder
(9) ARINC Characteristic 757 Cockpit Voice Recorder
(10) ARINC Characteristic 757A Cockpit Voice Recorder
(11) ARINC Characteristic 777−1 Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS)

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(12) RTCA DO–160C Environmental Conditions and Test

Procedures for Airborne Equipment

(13) RTCA DO–178B Software Considerations in Airborne Systems

and Equipment Certification to Level D
The Model FA2100CVR meets the performance requirements of ED-56A, chapters 2, 3,
4, and 5, ED–55 chapter 7 and ED−112, chapter 2, and Part I, while conforming to the in-
put interface required in ARINC 557/757/757A. When the software detects a fault a CVR
FAULT will be asserted immediately with no artificial delay.
B. Physical Characteristics
For specific physical characteristic, refer to Section 800, Fits and Clearances.

C. Electrical Characteristics
For specific electrical characteristics, refer to Section 800, Fits and Clearances.

D. Environmental Characteristics
For specific environmental characteristics, refer to Section 800, Fits and Clearances.

E. Crash and Fire Protection

For specific crash and fire protection specifications, refer to Section 800, Fits and
Clearances.

F. CSMU Torque Requirement

For specific CSMU torque requirements, refer to Section 800, Fits and Clearances.

5. INSTALLATION
The information provided in this section is for general knowledge use only. For authorized
detailed installation instructions, refer to the Model FA2100CVR Installation and Operation
Instruction Manual, p/n: 165E1846-00.

The Model FA2100CVR is an environmentally hardened unit housed in an ARINC 404A

1/2-ATR short box painted international orange. The FA2100 does not require external
shock mounting for installation into the aircraft. However, the Model FA2100CVR requires
mounting in an approved mount system for installation into the aircraft. FA2100CVR
Mount, Part Number 178E0919–00, is a mount used for this purpose. The FA2100CVR is
fully compatible with ARINC Specification 757 and is directly interchangeable with all ex-
isting cockpit voice recorder installations.

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The FA2100CVR is connected to its control unit or preamplifier module by means of the
aircraft wiring. Refer to Figure 7 and Figure 9 for the Standard ARINC−757 and GACVR
Interface Wiring Diagrams used when installing the FA2100CVR into an aircraft. The Con-
trol Unit & Microphone information can be found in CMM, ATA No. 23−70−05, p/n:
165E1747−00 for ED−56A installations or the FA2100CVR Installation & Operation
manual, p/n: 165E1846−00.

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STANDARD INTERWIRING PER ARINC SPEC 757

1
TO 115 Vac HOT 1A 115 Vac, 400 Hz (HOT)
2
(400Hz)
TO AC COLD 3 115 Vac, 400 Hz (COLD)
*5 4
TO 5 AUDIO OUT LO
C.U. GND AUDIO OUT HI
6
*1, 2, 7 7 RECORD ON B
OR *3 *4 8 RECORD ON A
TO 28 Vdc 5A 9 +28 Vdc POWER IN
STOP RECORDING *7
10
/RIPS ACTIVE INPUT
*7 11
12 PUSH_TO_TEST
PUSH TO TEST 13 PREAMP POWER OUT
14 PREAMP GND
POWER OUT HOT
15 TEST INDICATOR +
*14 TEST INDICATOR –
16
17 CHASSIS GROUND
C 18
*3 19
ERASE NC 20
(MOMENTARY 21
PUSH BUTTON)
*8 22
NO 23 CVR FAULT OUT *8
TO ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
24
FROM CAPTAIN'S 25 GMT IN B (429) LO
*12
CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (429) HI
27
*10 28
29 RIPS FAULT INPUT *7
SPARE MICROPHONE 30 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO IN LO
−TO 3RD CREW 31 DATA LINK FAULT
MEMBER OR *15
CHANNEL 1 AUDIO IN HI
PA SYSTEM
32
33 DATA LINK IN (429) B
34 DATA LINK IN (429) A *15
*9, 11 CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN LO
35
TO CO-PILOT
36
MICROPHONE
37 CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN HI
38 RIPS MAINTENANCE IN­ *7
PUT
39 OMS IN (429) B *15
40 OMS IN (429) A
*10 41 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO IN LO
TO PILOT 42 RIPS PRESENT INPUT *7
MICROPHONE CHANNEL 3 AUDIO IN HI
43
CVR REPLAY INHIBIT/FDR
*9, 11 *16 44 INHIBIT
45 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO IN LO
AREA
MICROPHONE
46
47 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO IN HI
48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
FROM ROTOR *15
SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
50 DATA LINK V1/OMS B OUT
51 DATA LINK V1/OMS A OUT
*3, 6 52
53
*13
54
BRAKE GEAR 55 VOICE ERASE A
* Refer to Notes for
56 DATA LINK VALID *15
Figure 7. BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL) 57 VOICE ERASE C
OPEN = IN FLIGHT CLOSED = WEIGHT
For GACVR versions refer to Figure 9. ON WHEELS

Wiring for all CVR's except for 2100-1025-XX and 2100-1026-XX, are compliant to ARINC 757-3.

Figure 7. Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 CVR

(2100-1010-00, 2100-1X20-00/-02, & 2100-1X25/1X26-XX)

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Notes for Figure 7:

1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22: #24 is electrically permissible except for power
leads, where #18 wire is desirable on long-runs (pins 2, 3, 9, & 17). Wire resistance
should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not exceed 5 ohms for signal leads.
All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Only one power source to be wired per aircraft. If 115 Vac, 400 Hz is supplied, connection
is to be made to pins 2 & 3. If 28 Vdc is supplied, connection is to be made to pin 9.
Shorting pins 1 & 2 is optional.
3. Recorder ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, heavy gauge wire. Shields to be
grounded at the recorder using short connections. Pin 17 is used as a +28vdc return. Con-
trol unit may be grounded in the cockpit to a chassis ground.
4. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase pre-
viously recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate NO–GO.
5. Pin 3 is not a DC return and is not grounded in the recorder. (see Note 3)
6. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the airframe using short connections.
Tie shields to existing single point GND use for Pin 17. (see Note 3)
7. Using the the Stop Recording function, the grounded pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes. When using the RIPS Active function the CVR has a backup power source or
RIPS available, pins 10, 29, 38 and 42 will be used for the RIPS Status Monitoring.
8. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
9. Audio input 3 Vrms maximum.
10. In 2100−1010−( ) and 2100−1X20−( ) configurations GMT is inputted as low speed (12.5
kbps) ARINC 429 to pins 25 and 26; with the exception of 2100−1X20−02 configurations
(FSK option). In the −02 versions, GMT is input either as an FSK signal combined with the
audio input signals on either Channel 1 or Channel 3, or as an ARINC 429 input on pins
25 and 26. This recorder has Auto−Sense and will process the GMT input type.
11. The Control Unit & Microphone information can be found in CMM, ATA No. 23−70−05, p/n:
165E1747−00 for ED−56A installations or the FA2100CVR Installation & Operation manu-
al, p/n: 165E1846−00.
12. The 205E1849−( ) and 205E3977−( ) Audio Compressor cards provide for both ARINC
429 Label150 (1 sec resolution) and 125 (0.1 min. resolution) Low Speed GMT inputs.
13. If no Erase function is desired, ground “ERASE A” on pin 55 and leave open “ERASE C”
on pin 57.
14. Test Indicator +/− lines (pins 15 & 16) only provide +28 Vdc, 1ma output to illuminate the
Control Unit TEST lamp. (This is not sufficient to light an external annunciator lamp).
15. Data Link and OMS input and output signals are applicable only to p/n: 2100−1X25−( ).
Data Link wiring is in accordance with ARINC 757−4, paragraph 3.9.
16. Pin 44 may be used to inhibit audio replay when pins 7 and 8 are not jumpered and is ap-
plicable only to p/n: 2100−1X25−( ). For further details , refer to ARINC 757−4, Attach-
ment 6, Item 21. (see Note 4)

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STANDARD INTERWIRING PER ARINC SPEC 757A

(Data Link wiring IAW ARINC Spec 757A Paragraph 3.9)
VOICE RECORDER UNIT
(2100−1027−02 wiring shown for
reference)
1 115 VAC POWER IN COLD 5
1
TO 115 VAC, 400 HZ 2 115 VAC POWER IN HOT
AMP
TO AC COLD 3 28 VDC RETURN/SIGNAL GROUND
2, 8 5 4
OR
5 AUDIO OUT LO
6 AUDIO OUT HI
TO DC POWER IN 5
28 VDC AMPS 3 7 RECORD ON B
8 RECORD ON A
28 VDC RETURN 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
4 10 STOP RECORDING/RIPS ACTIVE INPUT
CONTROL UNIT 11
PUSH TO TEST A 8 12 PUSH TO TEST
PREAMP PWR GND B 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
PREAMP PWR HOT (+18 VDC REG) C 14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG)
D 15
E 16
CHASSIS GND F 17 CHASSIS GND 3
VOICE ERASE ”A” G 18
VOICE ERASE ”C” H 19
J 9 20
OUTPUT LO K 3 21
OUTPUT HI L 22
MIC INPUT LO M TO ANNUNCIATOR 23 CVR FAULT
OR MAINT.
MIC INPUT HI N 24
COMPUTER
MIC BIAS P FROM CAPTAIN’S 25 GMT IN B (ARINC 429) LO
R
12
CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (ARINC 429) HI
S 27
T 28
U 29 RIPS FAULT INPUT 16
AUDIO MONITOR LO V SPARE MICROPHONE
TO 3RD CREW 30 CHANNEL 1 LO INPUT
AUDIO MONITOR HI W
MEMBER OR 31 DATA LINK FAULT CHANNEL
X 32 CHANNEL 1 HI 1
PA SYSTEM
Y 33 DATA LINK IN (429) B
15 LIGHTING COMMON Z 10, 11 14
34 DATA LINK IN (429) A
a 35 CHANNEL 2 LO
TO COPILOT INPUT
15 LIGHTING 28V b
MICROPHONE 36 CHANNEL
c 2
37 CHANNEL 2 HI
d RIPS MAINTENANCE INPUT
e 10 38
39 OMS IN (429) B
f
OMS IN (429) A
14
g 40
h TO PILOT 41 CHANNEL 3 LO
INPUT
i MICROPHONE 42 RIPS PRESENT INPUT CHANNEL
j 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
k
RES - CVR REPLAY INHIBIT/
44 PLAYBACK INHIBIT
17
10, 11 45 CHANNEL 4 LO
m 6 INPUT
n 46 CHANNEL
COCKPIT AREA MICROPHONE
p 47 CHANNEL 4 HI 4
q FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
r SPEED 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
s SENSOR 50 DATA LINK V1/OMS B OUT
t 51 DATA LINK V1/OMS A OUT
14
52
3, 7 53
MICROPHONE 54
MIC BIAS (WHITE) 55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
MIC HIGH (BLACK) 56 DATA LINK VALID 14
57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
MIC LOW (SHEILD)) BRAKE GEAR
BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
13

Figure 8. ARINC 757A Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 CVR

(2100-1X27-XX)

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Notes for Figure 9:

1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically permiss-
ible except for long−run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 3, 9, & 17).
Wire resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for DC power leads and should not exceed 5
ohms for other leads. All wiring should be MIL−W−22759 or MIL−C−27500.
2. If 115 VAC, 400 Hz is supplied, connection is to be made to pins 2 & 1. If 28 VDC is sup-
plied, connection is to be made to pins 9 and 3.
3. Recorder Chassis ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17, with heavy gauge wire.
Shields to be grounded at the recorder using short connections. Note that Pin 3 is used as
+28 VDC return. Control unit may be grounded in the cockpit to a local chassis ground.
4. Record enable jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or
erase previously recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate
NO-GO.
5. Pin 3 is used for DC power return and is not connected to chassis ground within the re-
corder. (see Note 3). Pin 1 is used for AC power return and is not connected to chassis
ground within the recorder. All power input and return pins (2 & 1, 9 & 3), are galvanically
insulated from the conductive chassis ground connection.
6. The Control Unit pre-amp attenuation program pins are not used.
7. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the airframe using short connections.
Tie shields to existing single point GND used for Pin 17. (see Note 3)
8. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a crash
should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates recording within 10
minutes.
9. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
10. Audio input .05 Vrms − 3 Vrms maximum. (1Vrms nominal).
11. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and 3 may
be transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third Crew Member
or PA System.
12. In the Model 2100−1X27−( ) configurations GMT is inputted as low speed (12.5 kbps)
ARINC-429 to pins 25 and 26. In addition, the −02 versions can also accept GMT as an
FSK signal combined with the audio input signals on either Channel 1 or Channel 3. In all
CVR configurations, the recorder accepts both label 150 (1 sec resolution) and label 125
(0.1 min. resolution) for 429 GMT inputs. If both are present, label 150 will be used. Any
FSK input will be used only if there is no valid ARINC 429 GMT input.
13. External microphone connections to control unit.
14. Data Link and OMS input and output signals are applicable to p/n: 2100−1X27−( ). When
data link valid (pin 56) is grounded and data link communications (pins 32 and 34) are re-
ceiving data, then ARINC−429 label 350/352 Bit 16 will be set at zero = good
15. Control Unit front panel illumination control.
16. Data Link Fault = Open/Ground discrete, Asserted is Open.
17. Pin 44 may be used to inhibit audio download when pins 7 and 8 are not jumpered and is
applicable to p/n: 2100-1X27-( ).

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STANDARD INTERWIRING FOR GACVR INSTALLATIONS

1
6 2
3
4
TO DC POWER IN
5 AUDIO OUT LO
28 VDC 5 6 AUDIO OUT HI
AMPS
7 RECORD ON B
3 8 RECORD ON A
CONTROL PANEL* 9 +28 VDC POWER IN
AUDIO JACK LO 10 STOP RECORDING
AUDIO JACK HI 6 11 ATTENUATION COMMON
12 PUSH TO TEST
PUSH TO TEST 13 PREAMP PWR OUT GND
14 PREAMP PWR OUT HOT (+18 VDC REG
15
16 TEST INDICATOR – (TEST LAMP Return)
17 CHASSIS GND
18
NC
19
ERASE 20 6dB ATTENUATION
C
8 21 12dB ATTENUATION
2, 4
(MOMENTARY 22 24dB ATTENUATION
PUSH BUTTON) NO CVR FAULT 10, 11
TO ANNUNCIATOR PANEL 23
24
GMT IN B (429) LO
TEST LAMP FROM CAPTAIN'S 25
CLOCK 26 GMT IN A (429) HI
28 V, 40 mA
INCANDESCENT 27
5, 7, 9
28
10 TO 29
3RD 30 CHANNEL 1 LO
CREW INPUT
31 CHANNEL
MEMBER 32 CHANNEL 1 HI
OR PA SYSTEM 1
33
34
35 CHANNEL 2 LO
INPUT
TO 36 CHANNEL
COPILOT 37 CHANNEL 2 HI 2
5, 7 38
39
40
41 CHANNEL 3 LO
TO INPUT
PILOT
42
CHANNEL
5, 7, 9 43 CHANNEL 3 HI 3
44 TEST LAMP
45
46
47
FROM ROTOR 48 ROTOR SPEED IN LO
SPEED SENSOR 49 ROTOR SPEED IN HI
MODEL S056 2, 5
MICROPHONE 50
51
MIC BIAS (WHITE) 52 MIC. SUPPLY
MIC LO 53 MIC. GND (SHIELD) INPUT
CHANNEL
MIC HI (BLACK) 54 MIC. IN 4
55 VOICE ERASE ”A”
* Optional Control Panel is custom­ 56
er-furnished. 57 VOICE ERASE ”C”
GEAR
Refer to Notes on the Following
Page. BULK ERASE INTERLOCK (TYPICAL)
OPEN = IN FLIGHT CLOSED = WEIGHT
ON WHEELS

Figure 9. Interwiring Diagram, Recorder FA2100 GACVR (2100-10X0-50/-51)

with Customer−Furnished Control Panel

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Notes for Figure 9

1. Recommended minimum wire size is #22; however, wire size #24 is electrically per-
missible except for long-run power leads where #18 wire is recommended (pins 9 &
17). Wire resistance should not exceed 1 ohm for power leads and should not ex-
ceed 5 ohms for signal leads. All wiring should be MIL–W–22759 or MIL–C–27500.
2. Single point ground.
3. Jumper in aircraft connector. Without this jumper, the unit will not record or erase
previously recorded information, bulk erase will not activate, and test will indicate
NO-GO.
4. Ground connection to be within 1 foot of pin 17. Shields to be grounded at the re-
corder using short wires. Pin 17 is used as a dc return.
5. Twisted shielded cable. Shields to be grounded at the airframe using short connec-
tions. Tie shields to existing single point GND use for Pin 17. (see Note 4).
6. If the power source has battery back-up, a means for terminating recording after a
crash should be included in the aircraft wiring. Grounding pin 10 terminates record-
ing within 10 minutes.
7. Audio input 3V rms maximum.
8. Wiring shown for fixed attenuation of 18 dB.
9. Per FAA Action Notice A8300.56 dated Jan. 24, 1990, the wiring to Channels 1 and
3 may be transposed; that is, Channel 1 will be Pilot and Channel 3 will be Third
Crew Member or PA System.
10. If the Solid State GACVR replaces an existing tape-based GA100 Cockpit Voice Re-
corder installation, the Test Lamp wire connected to pin 23 in the connector that
mates with the GACVR’s J1 connector must be moved to pin 44 with the return con-
nected to pin 16.
11. BITE status output: ground = no fault, open = fault or CVR not installed.
12. The Control Unit & Microphone information can be found in CMM, ATA No.
23−70−05, p/n: 165E1747−00 for ED−56A installations or the FA2100GACVR Instal-
lation & Operation manual, p/n: 165E1848−00.

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6. THEORY OF OPERATION

The theory of operation provided for the Model FA2100CVR describes the function of the
recorder both at the system level, PWA level and software operational level. System level
theory of operation describes the general operation of the system as a whole. Refer to
the Model FA2100CVR System Block Diagram during the following discussion. The
theory of operation for each PWA describes the electrical circuitry of the major functional
groupings contained on the individual PWAs. The software level theory describes the
modes of operation of the recorder software.

A. MODEL FA2100 CVR SYSTEM THEORY OF OPERATION

The ARINC 557/757/757A, Model FA2100CVR consists of four subassemblies, the

Aircraft Interface Printed Wiring Assembly (PWA), the Audio Compressor PWA, the
Acquisition Processor PWA, and Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU). The re-
corder interfaces with the aircraft’s cockpit recorder control unit and microphone
through the rear panel connector J1 and with the Ground Station Equipment through
the front panel GSE connector. The descriptions and block diagrams of these sub-
assemblies are provided in this section to support level two maintenance coverage
of this unit.

Rear Front

Audio TDM
Compressor
Analog
Audio (AC) Crash Surviv-
Aircraft Signals able
Aircraft Interface – ADPCM Encoding Memory Unit
– GMT Merging
J1 Signals & (AI) Processor
Power HSS (CSMU)
Acquisition – Digitized Audio Storage
– Signal Conditioning
– Power Supply Processor
Power (AP)
Signals
– CVR Control
– Fault Processing
TDM/HSS
– Logic Power Supply GSE –> PI

Figure 10.
FA2100 CVR Overall Function Block Diagram

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B. Aircraft Interface (AI) PWA

The Aircraft Interface (AI) PWA mounts within the rear of the Cockpit Voice Recorder
chassis and provides the interface between the aircraft and the Cockpit Voice Re-
corder’s Audio Compressor (AC) and Acquisition Processor (AP) functions. The Air-
craft Interface PWA also includes the storage power supply and provides RF filtering
and lightning protection for all input and output signals that interface with the aircraft.
Input and output signal conditioning is also provided for some signals.
Table 2. Aircraft Interface (AI) PWA Current Configuration Where Used
Aircraft Interface PWA Model Effectivity Notes
P/N
205E250305 2100−1010−00
2100−1020−00
2100−1020−02
2100−1220−00
2100−1220−02
205E250301 2100−1025−02
2100−1025−12
2100−1025−22
2100−1025−24
2100−1026−02
2100−1225−22
2100−1225−24
2100−1226−02
205E250308 2100−1027−02 Data Link
2100−1227−02 On−board Maintenance
System (OMS)
205E176311 2100−1010−50
2100−1010−51
2100−1020−50
2100−1020−51

Specifically, the Aircraft Interface RF Barrier function provides RF suppression on all

input and output signals needed to meet the requirements of RTCA/DO-160C Sec-
tions 20 and 21; while it provides for lightning protection on all input and output sig-
nals needed to meet the requirements of RTCA/DO–160C Section 22.

The ARINC 557/757A Aircraft Interface provides input signal conditioning for:

Audio Channel Inputs Rotor Speed

Push-To-Test GMT
Voice Erase *Datal Link
Record *OMS
Stop Recording

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* Only for P/N 205E2503−01 and 205E1763−08.

The ARINC 557/757 Aircraft Interface provides output signal conditioning for:

CVR Fault
Audio Out for Monitoring at the Control Unit headset.
Data Link and OMS (Only for P/N: 205E2503−01 and 205E1763−08)

The Aircraft Interface also includes the storage supply portion of the power supply.
This supply conditions the applied ac or dc input power and charges the 39 Vdc stor-
age capacitor to provide the energy required to operate the Cockpit Voice Recorder
during power outages up to 200 milliseconds in duration.

(1) ARINC 557/757/757A Aircraft Interface Signals to Aircraft Interface PWA

Table 3 lists the ARINC 557/757/757A aircraft interfaces to the FA2100CVR Aircraft
Interface PWA.
Table 3. ARINC 557/757/757A Aircraft Interface Signals
Signal Name Description
115 AC IN (HOT, COLD) Ac input power as defined in RTCA/DO–160C, Section 16.
AUDIO OUT (HI, LO) Combined high quality voice and CAM channels to provide au-
dio monitor output. With the reference signal applied to one
channel, the output level is 2.45 Vrms$30% into a 600 ohm
load (350−400 mVrms into an 8 ohm load for the −93 configura-
tion).
RECORD ON CVR is in Record Mode when A and B are jumpered. A is
(A, B) grounded internally.
28 VDC POWER IN DC input power as defined in RTCA/DO–160C, Section 16.
STOP RECORDING Recorder stops recording voice and flight data within 10 min-
utes after this pin is grounded. Recording resumes when
ground is removed.
PUSH TO TEST A ground of this input initiates the BIT test tone sequence.
PRE AMP PWR OUT +18 $2 Vdc output for control unit. Maximum operating current
(HOT, GND) is 25 ma. Short circuit limited at approximately 30 ma.
TEST INDICATOR Provides 1 ma output into 100 ohms if the PUSH TO TEST
(P,N) function passed (+12 V $5% through 11.94 kohms $1%).
TEST INDICATOR N is grounded internally. (Not used in
GACVR models.)
CHASSIS GND Chassis, power, and signal ground.
CVR FAULT OUT CVR fault output signal. Open indicates fault, ground indicates
no fault.

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Table 3. (Cont.) ARINC 557/757/757A Aircraft Interface Signals

Signal Name Description
GMT IN GMT input signal. ARINC 429 format. Low Speed (12.5 kbps).
(A, B) (429) The 205E1849−00 and 205E1849−03 Audio Compressor cards
provide both 150 (1 sec resolution) and 125 (0.1 min. resolu-
tion) for 429 GMT inputs.
CHANNEL 1 AUDIO IN 3rd crew member or extra audio input. Reference signal is 1
(HI, LO) kHz at 3 Vrms. Input impedance is greater than 10 kohms.
CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN Co–pilot’s audio input. Reference signal is 1 kHz at 3 Vrms. In-
(HI, LO) put impedance is greater than 10 kohms.
CHANNEL 3 AUDIO IN Pilot’s audio input. Reference signal is 1 kHz at 3 Vrms. Input
(HI, LO) impedance is greater than 10 kohms.
CHANNEL 4 AUDIO IN CAM audio input. Reference signal is 1 kHz at 2 Vrms. Input
(HI, LO) impedance is greater than 10 kohms.
ROTOR SPEED IN Rotor speed input data as defined in ARINC 557/757.
(HI, LO) 7−6000 Hz Analog Frequency Input.
VOICE ERASE No Bulk Erase if “A” is grounded or connected to “C” for less
(A, C) than 0.5 seconds. Bulk Erase occurs if “A” is connected to “C”
for 2 or more seconds and then grounded.
*Data Link In (A,B) ARINC 429, Labels 156 & 157, Message for displaying ATC
Out (A,B) Data Link messaging IAW Williamsburg V3 protocol
*OMS In (A,B) On−board Maintenance System, ARINC−429, Label 350, For
Out (A,B) monitoring recorder system status including, CVR, CMC Bus,
Control Unit, FDR, and Data Link.
* Only used in 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) Models of CVR.

(2) ARINC 557/757/757A Aircraft Interface Signals Between Aircraft Interface

and Audio Compressor PWAs
Table 4 lists the signal interfaces between the FA2100 Aircraft Interface PWA and
Audio Compressor PWA.

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Table 4. Aircraft Interface PWA to Audio Compressor PWA Interface Signals

Signal Name Description

CH 1 IN HI Single ended, Channel 1 audio output to Audio Compressor. Signal
level is 2 Vrms $10% with reference signal applied to CVR Channel
1 input.
CH 2 IN HI Single ended, Channel 2 audio output to Audio Compressor. Signal
level is 2 Vrms $10% with reference signal applied to CVR Channel
2 input.
CH 3 IN HI Single ended, Channel 3 audio output to Audio Compressor. Signal
level is 2 Vrms $10% with reference signal applied to CVR Channel
3 input.
CH 4 IN HI Single ended, Channel 4 audio output to Audio Compressor. Signal
level is 1.33 Vrms $10% with reference signal applied to CVR
Channel 4 input.
CH IN RTN Return signal for channel 1, 2, 3, and 4 audio signals. Not con-
nected to ground on Aircraft Interface.
STOP L Conditioned STOP RECORDING signal output. +5 V through 10
kohms for not asserted. Less than 0.4 V sinking 3.5 ma when as-
serted.
RECORD L Conditioned RECORD ON signal output. +5 V through 15 kohms
when not asserted. Ground through 10 kohms when asserted.
TEST L Conditioned PUSH TO TEST signal output. +5 V through 10 kohms
for not asserted. Less than 0.4 V sinking 3.5 ma when asserted.
AUDIO OUT Audio monitor data input from Audio Compressor. Signal level is
2.55 Vrms $30% into 622 ohms when Reference Signal is applied
to one CVR audio input.
AUDIO OUT RTN Return signal for AUDIO OUT. Grounded on Audio Compressor and
Aircraft Interface.
TEST GOOD L Push-to-test BIT result input from Audio Compressor. Low indicates
test passed. DS1 on the Audio Compressor Board.
VOICE ERASE L Conditioned voice erase signal output. +5 V through 10 kohms
when high. Less than 0.4 V sinking 3.5 ma when low.
ROTOR SPEED IN Single ended rotor speed signal output. In phase with RO-
TOR SPEED IN HI. +5 V through 10 kohms when high. Less than
0.4 V sinking 3.5 ma when low.
CVR FAULT L CVR fault indicator input from Audio Compressor. Low indicates
fault. DS2 on the Audio Compressor Board.
GMT IN Provides conditioned, differential GMT input signal to Audio Com-
(A, B) pressor.
PREAMP PWR FAIL L Preamp power fail indication output to Audio Compressor. High is
+5V from 10 kohms and indicates no fault. When preamp power is
less than +15 V output goes low and sinks 3.5 ma at less than 0.4 V.

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(3) ARINC 557/757A Aircraft Interface Signals

Table 5 lists the signal interfaces between the FA2100 Aircraft Interface PWA and
Acquisition Processor PWA.

Table 5. Aircraft Interface PWA to Acquisition Processor PWA Interface Signals

Signal Name Description

39VDC 36.6 $2 volt dc output provides up to 16 watts, maximum, to the
main power supply. Up to an additional 4 watts can be supplied to
external test equipment with nominal input voltages and room tem-
perature.
39VDC RTN Return path for 39 Vdc current. Tied to ground on both PWAs.
+5VDC +5 volt input from main power supply. Required tolerance is $5%.
Current required is less than 40 ma.
+12VDC +12 volt input from main power supply. Required tolerance is $10%.
Current required is not more than 35 ma.
−12VDC –12 volt input from main power supply. Required tolerance is $10%.
Current required is not more than 25 ma.
PREAMP PWR +18 volt input from the main power supply, current limited on Acquisi-
(+18VDC) tion Processor. Required tolerance is $2 volts.
Current requirement is less than 25 ma.
+15VDC +15 volt output made from Storage Supply input voltage. Tracks the
unregulated input below about 15 volts and then regulates at that lev-
el. +18VDC of the main supply is diode coupled to this signal and
provides the power after the main supply is running. Maximum cur-
rent required by Aircraft Interface is 20 ma. The Aircraft Interface can
supply 100 ma to the Acquisition Processor until the main supply
starts running.
+ 5VDC (S) +5 $0.1 volt output made by Storage Supply to provide power to the
main power supply control circuits. The external current must be less
than 10 ma.
Data Link & OMS* Inputs (A, B) − Conditioned, differential Data Link/OMS input to AP
PWA [only used with 205E2502−10/11 AP boards. (MOD−DOT 5
* Used with Units.)]
2100− 1025/1026/ Outputs (A, B) − Data Link/OMS output signal for Acquisition Proces-
1027−XX only sor, which drives the ARINC−429 output buffer.

C. Audio Compressor (AC) PWA

The Audio Compressor (AC) provides a data interface between the Aircraft Interface
(AI) and the Acquisition Processor (AP). The AC digitizes, compresses, and pack-
ages four audio channels for subsequent processing by the AP. The AC provides in-
terfaces between the AI and the AP for Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Data, Rotor
Speed (RSE) Data, and Discrete Data.

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The Audio Compressor PWA receives conditioned audio, GMT, rotor speed, and
discrete command/control data from the AI concurrently. Audio and ARINC 429 in-
put data are processed by the AC and formatted into 16–bit wide words for serial
Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) Bus transmission to the AP. Discrete data from the
AI are consolidated into word format prior to TDM transmission.

Discrete data received over the TDM Bus from the Acquisition Processor provide the
Audio Compressor with Built–In Test (BIT) control and with BIT fault status; fault sta-
tus data are output to the Aircraft interface PWA. Additionally, audio data repro-
cessed on the Audio Compressor are output to the Aircraft Interface for audio moni-
toring. Power/ground and a master reset for the Audio Compressor are derived
from the Acquisition Processor PWA.

The Audio Compressor PWA interfaces with the Aircraft Interface and the Acquisition
Processor. The AC/AI interface comprises four audio input channels: an audio
monitoring output channel, a serial ARINC 429 GMT data input channel, and inputs
for rotor speed frequency and discrete control data. The AC/AP Interface consists of
a serial TDM bus, a master clock signal, a master reset, a test mode control bit, and
power/ground interconnections.

The information transmitted by the AC over the serial TDM bus includes audio, GMT,
rotor speed, and discrete data. Information received by the AC over the serial TDM
bus includes discrete data for status and control.

The AI/AC Interface includes the Audio Interface, the GMT Interface, the Rotor
Speed Interface, and the Discrete Data Interface.

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Table 6. Audio Compressor (AC) PWA Current Configuration Where Used

Audio Compressor PWA Model Effectivity Notes
P/N
205E397720 2100−1010−00
2100−1020−00
2100−1220−00
205E397723 2100−1020−02 FSK Function
2100−1220−02
205E397717 2100−1025−02 2−hour Voice
2100−1025−12
2100−1025−22
2100−1025−24
2100−1225−22
2100−1225−24
205E397729 2100−1026−02 2−hour Voice
2100−1226−02
205E397737 2100−1027−02
2100−1227−02
205E397722 2100−1010−50 AGC Function
2100−1010−51
2100−1020−50
2100−1020−51
(1) Audio Interface

The Audio Interface consists of four audio input channels. Input Channels 1–3
correspond to one of three crew member voice inputs. The ED–56A and
ED−112 reference voltage input to the AC for Channels 1–3 is 2.0 Vrms into a
10 kohm load and a specified bandwidth of 150–3500 Hz. Input Channel 4 cor-
responds to the Cockpit Area Microphone (CAM) audio input. This channel has
an ED–56A and ED−112 reference voltage input of 1.33 Vrms input into a
10–kohm load with a specified bandwidth of 150–6000 Hz. An audio channel
return ground is included in this interface. Attenuated microphone (AMIC_IN) is
received for the Aircraft Interface.
(2) ARINC 429 GMT Interface
The ARINC 429 GMT Interface is responsible for receiving serial TTL/CMOS
ARINC 429 Low Speed (12.5 kbps) data from the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(3) Rotor Speed Interface

The Rotor Speed Interface consists of a single input representing rotor speed
frequency ranging from 7 to 6000 Hz with measurement error less than 2%.
The output signal is 0 – 5 V, with a 10–kohm pull–up resistor on an open collec-
tor output.

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(4) Discrete Data Interface

The Discrete Data Interface includes Aircraft Interface output signals:
RECORD L, TEST L, VOICE ERASE L, STOP L, and PREAMP PWR FAIL L.
Each output signal is 0 – 5 V, with a 10–kohm pull–up resistor on an open col-
lector output. The Discrete Data Interface Audio Compressor output signals
are CVR FAULT L and TEST GOOD L.

(5) Audio Monitor Interface

An audio output channel for test monitoring provides a combination of six repro-
cessed Adaptive Differential Pulse Code Modulations (ADPCM) data channels,
with or without a 640 Hz test tone, or a 400 Hz tone indicating bulk erase to a
listener. The output level is 2.55 Vrms into a 622–ohm load with respect to any
input reference level. An audio return ground is included in this interface.

(6) Audio Compressor/Acquisition Processor Interface

The AC/AP Interface includes the following signals:

(a) Serial TDM Bus signals TCLK, TFRM, TADD, and TDAT
(b) Master Clock Input F8.192 MHz
(c) Master Reset AC RESET L
(d) BIT Control Input TEST MODE L
(e) Power/Ground Signals V5N, V5P, and GND

The TCLK and TFRM signals are generated by the Acquisition Processor and
provide bit and TDM frame synchronization, respectively. TADD and TDAT are
bidirectional signals; receiver specific port identification is furnished by TADD
bits [7...0], and the data associated with the targeted receiver occur as TDAT
bits [15...0].

D. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA

The Acquisition Processor PWA performs data management of audio data as a

Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). It also provides various command and control func-
tions for the recorder, as well as power management.

The Acquisition Processor PWA actually consists of two separate processors: the
Store Manager Processor (SMP) and the Flight Data Processor (FDP). However, in
the FA2100 CVR configuration the SMP is the only processor functioning, with the
exception of p/n: 205E2502−14 since the Data Link signals utilize the FDP proces-

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sor. The Store Manager Processor gathers audio data from the Audio Compressor,
packetizes the data, and saves the data into the flash memory contained in the
Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).
Table 7. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Current Configuration Where Used
Acquisition Processor Model Effectivity Notes
PWA P/N
205E250221 2100−1010−00 Compatible with 3V Intel
2100−1020−00 Memory
2100−1020−02
2100−1220−00
2100−1220−02
205E250214 2100−1025−02 Data Link
2100−1025−12
2100−1025−22
2100−1025−24
2100−1225−22
2100−1225−24
205E250224 2100−1026−02
2100−1226−02
205E250234 2100−1027−02
2100−1227−02
205E250238 2100−1010−50 Compatible with 3V Intel
2100−1010−51 Memory
2100−1020−50
2100−1020−51
The Acquisition Processor interfaces with three internal functional modules: Aircraft
Interface, Audio Compressor, and CSMU. Additionally, is an external interface to the
Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
(1) Aircraft Interface
The Aircraft Interface (AI) Interface involves the following external power inputs
and outputs:

(a) External power input +39 Vdc storage supply, +15 V, and +5 V (storage)
from the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(b) External power output +18 V preamp power, +5 V, and $12 V to the Air-
craft Interface PWA.
(2) Audio Compressor
The Audio Compressor (AC) Interface consists mainly of the Time Division Mul-
tiplexing (TDM) bus. Audio data is transmitted by the AC via the TDM bus to
the Store Manager Processor (SMP). Additionally, an 8.192 MHz clock is out-
put to the AC to be used as the time base for audio sampling. AC Reset and

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Test mode as well as operating voltages of $5 V are also routed through this
interface.
(3) Crash Survivable Memory Unit
The Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Interface consists mainly of the
buffered high speed serial bus of the SMP. Command and data messages are
transmitted by the Acquisition Processor (AP) to the CSMU. These messages
involve the various data types to be stored in the flash memory of the CSMU.
The CSMU transmits data messages to the AP only in response to commands
issued by the AP. Additionally, +5 V and +12 V power for the CSMU and
CSMU reset are routed through this interface.
(4) Ground Support Equipment Interface
The Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Interface consists of the buffered TDM
bus, the multiplexed/buffered high–speed serial buses, multiplexer control in-
put, test mode control input, program flash power/control input, and 39 Vdc cur-
rent limited (GSE pwr, 4–watt available), and +5 V (prgm vpp ap). This inter-
face allows external equipment to monitor microprocessor data transfers within
the recorder, copy the contents of flash memory from the CSMU, download/
upload application software to/from the SMP, and perform functional testing of
the recorders.

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7. SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS (ALL P/NS EXCEPT

2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) and 2100−1X20−( ) MOD−DOT #7)
Two sets of software run on the FA2100CVR Recorder. One is the high–level system
software and the other is the low–level processor software. The high–level software con-
sists of a real–time embedded operating system that controls several tasks. Each task is
dedicated to a certain function, such as the recorder controller task. The main purpose of
the system software is to process commands received on the front panel GSE interface
and to coordinate the storing of flight data and voice data. The low–level software is dedi-
cated to the data processing module. The main purpose of this software is to help the
hardware to process the audio data. This software is self–contained and runs separately
from the system software.

As defined in RTCA/DO–178B, the Criticality Category of the Model FA2100CVR is classi-

fied as Minor. Accordingly, the software in the FA2100 CVR will comply with the Level D
requirements of RTCA/DO–178B.

A. Store Manager Processor Software Organization

The SMP software is organized as a multi−tasking environment with individual mod-

ules executing as tasks under control of an operating system kernel. The kernel
provides preemptive, priority based multi−tasking of the various modules which satis-
fy the CVR functionality. The kernel also includes an intertask communications facili-
ty which allows the tasks to transmit and receive data. The modules which run as
tasks under software kernel include:

F CVR Executive
F Flash Manager
F NVRAM Manager
F Fault Manager
F Mode Executive
F Audio Channelizer
F Audio Reconstructer
The SMP software also includes interrupt service routines for the timer, TDM trans-
mit, and TDM receive interrupt handling.

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B. Software Operating States

The FA2100 CVR software operates in several states which include initialization, re-
cording, power down, data playback, bulk erase, and push to test. Of these states,
the CVR operates in the record state for most of its power on time. Each of the
states will be discussed in the following sections.

(1) Initialization State

The SMP goes through the initialization sequence when reset is asserted as a
result of power up or watchdog timeout. The power up hardware reset inter-
rupt is connected directly to the SMP. Initialization consists of setting up the
run time environment and starting the software kernel. After the software ker-
nel is initialized, all of the required SMP tasks needed for CVR operation are
started. These include the Mode Executive, CVR Executive, NVRAM Manager,
Flash Manager, Fault Manager, Audio Channelizer, and Audio Reconstructer.

The Mode Executive provides the interface to the GSE if it is connected to the
recorder. It controls whether the CVR will progress into the record state or play-
back state for recovery of recorded audio.

The CVR Executive processes the input digital audio channel data and man-
ages the actual record or playback operations.

The Flash Manager acts as a server task supporting all accesses to the crash
protected flash memory devices. Likewise, the NVRAM Manager task provides
a similar interface function to the non−volatile RAM used for memory index and
configuration information storage.

The Fault Manager provides common processing for all fault conditions and no-
table events that are detected by the other software tasks.

The Audio Channelizer task “demultiplexes” mixed audio data from the TDM
bus interface and builds packets of channel specific audio data for storage in
the CSMU. The Audio Reconstructer task processes the individual audio chan-
nel streams, either in real time (using the read−after write CSMU data) or as
part of the audio data playback state back into a single stream for transmission
to the GSE via the TDM bus.

Once all the SMP tasks are running, record state initialization is controlled by
the CVR Executive task. It retrieves the record−location indices from NVRAM,
then performs a CRC and additional validation steps. If the indices cannot be
validated, the CSMU memory is scanned to find an appropriate record starting
point as evidenced by an erase gap. In the case where no erase gap can be

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found, the indices are set to a pre−determined top of memory location. Once
the indices are restored, the CVR is ready to transition to the record state.

(2) Record State

Figure 11 shows the word partition structure for the 2-Hr FA2100CVR, refer to
this figure for the following description. Once the FA2100CVR has been initial-
ized, recording will commence with the first digitized audio data received from
the Audio Compressor board. The CVR Executive task enables the TDM re-
ceive routine to begin collecting data form the Audio Compressor stream sent
over the TDM bus. The SMP software is responsible for all of the processing
needed to format the received audio data streams into a form ready for storage
into the CSMU. The complete sequential process is described in the steps be-
low:

(a) The TDM interrupt handler receives the audio data stream from the Audio
Compressor hardware and buffers it into 8 ms blocks of data. Each of
these blocks contains four, 2 ms frames of interleaved digital samples of
the HQV, HQC, SQV, and SQC audio channels. Each 2 ms frame also
contains samples of GMT, rotor speed, and discrete inputs (push−to−test,
bulk erase).
(b) The 8 ms blocks of audio data are split by the Audio Channelizer task.
This task “demultiplexes” the audio sample stream into the individual
streams that will be stored in the CSMU. The Audio Channelizer builds 36
word packets of data for each of the four stream types, HQV, HQC, SQV,
and SQC, along with 36 word packets of “special” data (GMT, rotor speed,
discretes). As each packet is filled, it is forwarded to the CVR Executive
task. Special packets containing GMT and rotor speed data are also built
and forwarded.

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HQV 36‐Wd HQC 36‐Wd SQV 36‐Wd SQC 36‐Wd

SF SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC

HQV HQC SQV SQC

SF SF SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC
HQV HQC SQV SQC
SF SF SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC

HQV HQC SQV SQC

SF SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC
HQV HQC X SPCL SQC
SF
HQV
SF HQC SQV SQC
SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC
SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC
SF
HQV HQC SQV SQC
SF
HQV SQV SQC
SF SF
HQV SQV SQC
SF
HQV SQV SQC
HQC SF
HQV (6) 36‐Word Frames SQV SQC
per SF
HQV 72‐ms Superframe X SPCL SQC

HQV Special Frame SQV SQC

(9) 36‐Word Frames per Rotor Speed, GMT, (2) 36‐Word Frames per (2) 36‐Word
72‐ms Superframe Discretes, FDR 72‐ms Superframe Frames per
Sync Mark + 72‐ms Superframe
(1) 36‐Word Special Frame per
4 Superframes
* Block headers & Block boundaries Not Shown

Figure 11.
2–Hr FA2100 CVR (pre MOD−DOT #7)
Word Partition Structure Streams

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(c) The CVR Executive manages the storage of received channel specific au-
dio data packets to the CSMU. The CVR Executive examines the packet,
determines which memory partition should be addressed, and sends the
complete packet to the Flash Manager for storage in the CSMU. The CVR
Executive task also manages the erase look−ahead function to insure that
there is always a new erased block of flash memory available for impend-
ing memory write operations.
(d) The Flash Manager stores the packet in the CSMU and performs a read−
after−write for each word stored. The read−after−write data packet along
with error count is returned to the CVR Executive.
(e) The CVR Executive checks for any CSMU access errors, logs error as ap-
propriate, and sends the 36 word read−after−write packet to the Audio Re-
constructer task.
(f) The Audio Reconstructer task accumulates the channel specific audio
data packets and multiplexes them into the 2 ms. audio data frame format.
The reconstructed audio stream is transmitted via the TDM bus to the
GSE connector. If attached, this allows the GSE to monitor real time au-
dio that has been completely processed through the CSMU.
While in the record state, the Mode Executive monitors the delayed shutdown
input to the CVR. If asserted, and held, this will cause the Mode Executive to
start a shutdown timer. If the timeout occurs (within 10 minutes), Mode Execu-
tive will set a shutdown flag which is polled by the CVR Executive. This results
in a shutdown of record operation until the delayed shutdown input is de-as-
serted, or the timer is reset by an assertion of the “push−to−test” input.

(3) Power Down State

Power down is initiated when the hardware detects an imminent power failure.
The hardware design is such that a power fail signal will be provided to the
SMP at least 50 milliseconds before reset will occur. This input to the SMP is
detected by the CVR executive task. This task then proceeds to effect an or-
derly shutdown of record operations within the CVR. The shutdown sequence
is as follows:
(a) After sensing the power fail input, the CVR executive sends a “stop re-
cording” message to the Audio Channelizer task. The Audio Compressor
hardware is disabled to stop the flow of audio data into the SMP. The
CVR executive then starts a timer while waiting for the Audio Channelizer
task to respond to the shutdown message. During this time, all processed
audio data will continue to be received from the Audio Channelizer and
sent to crash protected flash memory as in normal record mode. The Au-

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dio Reconstructer task is also shutdown to free resources and CPU band-
width.
(b) The Audio Channelizer task receives the shutdown message, but contin-
ues to process any 8 ms blocks of audio data that may be in its input
queue.
(c) When it has processed all pending data, the Audio Channelizer zero fills
any remaining partial 36 work channel specific packets. The last packets
are sent to the CVR Executive along with a “shutdown complete” indica-
tion.
(d) Upon receiving the shutdown complete indicator from the Audio Channe-
lizer task, the CVR executive knows that it has processed the last of the

audio channel packets. Record position indices are then stored in

NVRAM (via the NVRAM manager task). If the “shutdown complete” indi-
cation is not received from the Audio Channelizer task within the pre-
scribed timeout limit, the CVR Executive will proceed with the shutdown
sequence. This prevents an Audio Channelizer anomaly from inhibiting an
orderly storage of pointer indices and other data before the power fail re-
set occurs.

(e) After the NVRAM values have been updated, the CVR executive enters
an idle loop waiting for power to drop. If the power fail indicator relents,
the CVR executive will perform a re-initialization and re-enter the record
state.

(4) Data Playback State

Data Playback state is enabled when the SMP Mode Executive task detects a
playback request command from the GSE via the TDM bus. Playback of audio
data is inhibited if the recorder is installed in an aircraft through sensing of the
record bias input signal.

Requests for audio data playback from the GSE are forwarded to the CVR
Executive task. The CVR Executive will calculate the physical memory indices
for the playback start point based on playback positioning commands (rewind,
forward, fast rewind, fast forward) received from the GSE. Audio data output
starts when the “play” command is received. At that point, the CVR Executive
will start to retrieve 36 word packets of channel specific audio data from the ap-
propriate memory partitions. The packets are passed to the Audio Reconstruct-
er task which, in turn, multiplexes the 2 ms. frames of audio data and transmits
it to the GSE over the TDM bus. This process continues until the end of the re-
cording is reached or a stop command is received from the GSE.

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(5) Bulk Erase State

The bulk erase operation is initiated by assertion of the bulk erase discrete in-
put to the recorder. After this input has been detected by the Mode Executive
task for at least two seconds (usually by depressing a push button on the con-
trol unit in the cockpit), the bulk erase command is sent to the CVR Executive.
The CVR Executive task will cycle through each erase block in the CSMU and
set the bulked erased flag which is part of the eight word block header. The
CVR Executive will prevent the playback of any CSMU memory block which
has been marked as bulk erased. The bulk erase flag in each block is reset
during normal record state operation. During the bulk erase operation the CVR
Executive controls a 400 Hz tone which is inserted on the monitor audio chan-
nel to confirm bulk erase state operation.

(6) Push to Test State

The built in test capability includes the push to test state which is initiated and
controlled by the push to test discrete input to the CVR. Assertion of the push
to test input (usually by depressing a push button on the control unit in the
cockpit) is detected by the Mode Executive task.

Once this input is detected, the Mode Executive will start the test sequence
which takes about two seconds to complete. A 640 Hz analog tone of about
200 ms duration is inserted sequentially into each of the audio input channels
and recorded. The tone is detected on the Audio Compressor board in the
monitored audio channel. Proper detection is checked by the Mode Executive
and, if detected correctly on all inputs, and no other fault condition exists, a
“good” or “passed” indication is asserted and held for about one second. Such
an indication is usually displayed on the control panel in the cockpit.

C. Data Structures

The primary data structure utilized in the FA2100 CVR is the organization of the
crash protected flash memory contained in the CSMU. The partitioning of the
2-Mwords chips (32 Mb) of the CSMU memory provides for the physical separation
of the individual audio partitions needed for the storage of the HQV, HQC, SQV, and
SQC channels (per ED−56A).

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The memory model for the two hour CVR is physically constructed as illustrated in
Figure 12. There are a total of 15 X 32 Mb memory devices allocated to the four
partitions as shown. The 30 minute CVR contains a total of 7 X 32 Mb memory
devices allocated to just the first two partitions, for the HQV and HQC channels.
Due to the amount of sampling required for high quality channels, it takes almost as
many memory devices for 30 minutes of high quality recording as it does for 120
minutes of standard quality recording. For 30 minute recorders the total amount of
physical memory capacity is 24 megabytes. For 120 minute recorders the memory
capacity is 60 megabytes.

2M 2M 2M 2M HQV = 4 Chips
Words Words Words Words 30 Min.

2M 2M 2M
Words Words Words HQC = 3 Chips
30 Min.

2M 2M 2M 2M SQV = 4 Chips
Words Words Words Words 120 Min.

SQC = 4 Chips
2M 2M 2M 2M 120 Min.
Words Words Words Words

HQV = High Quality Voice

HQC = High Quality CAM NOTE: This representation does not
SQV = Standard Quality Voice include p/n: 2100-1025-( ), which is a
SQC = Standard Quality CAM 2-hour HQ only recorder.

Figure 12.
2–Hr FA2100 CVR Memory Structure

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Each 32 Mb flash memory device in the CSMU contains 2 Mwords (16 bits per word)
of storage capacity. This 2 Mwords consists of 64 “Erase” Blocks which are each 32
Kwords long. An erase block is the smallest physical block of a flash memory device
that can be erased at one time.

The FA2100 CVR software partitions each 32 Mb Erase Block into an eight word header
followed by 910 logical packets of 36 words each. These packets are the fundamental
units which are built and stored into the CSMU. The header data includes partition,
channel, block number and other information that can be used to re-align and
re-assemble the physical memory devices should they become detached from the
printed wiring board during impact.

D. Fault Processing

The Model FA2100 CVR software monitors virtually every internal data transaction
for anomalies. This includes all messaging between tasks, SMP to CSMU, and SMP
to GSE. The digitized audio data input stream from the Audio Compressor board is
also monitored for integrity.

The software also monitors itself for illegal or unexpected operations. Fault informa-
tion is stored in the NVRAM fault history log. The log can contain about 275 entries.
Of these, the first 255 entries are considered as “primary” events. If this portion of
the log fills, the remaining 20 “secondary” entries are used and overwritten as re-
quired. The log records the power up sequence number and the following informa-
tion for each event:

F time (in seconds) from last power up

F event class
F task ID of event source
F type of event
F specific event code
F event count (within this power up sequence)
The event class identifies the severity of the event detected. This allows the fault
log to be used for recording non−fault conditions that may help in determining sub-
sequent failure modes. The event classes reported by the software are:

F EV − No fault, event recording only

F NN − Fault, not latched, not fatal
F LN − Fault, latched, not fatal
F LF − Fault, latched fatal

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Any detected fault condition asserts the fault output from the CVR. Some faults are
“latched’ meaning that the fault indication will continue to be asserted (regardless of
power cycling) until it is cleared by maintenance action. Other faults may relent, al-
lowing normal CVR operation to continue. In such a case, the fault condition is not
“latched“ and the fault output from the CVR will be de−asserted. Of the latched
faults, some may be severe enough to halt and then restart recorder operation.
Such faults are considered fatal. Any active or latched fault condition is also re-
ported by a “not passed” indication in response to the push−to−test command.

The task ID indicates which module within the software organization detected the re-
ported condition. The “type of event“ field categorizes the general nature of the fault
conditions. Reported categories include:

Table 8.
Fault Processing Event Types and Descriptions

Type of Event Description

Internal Faults illegal or unexpected software errors
CSMU flash memory errors flash memory write or erase errors
BITE errors detected power supply faults
Communications errors illegal or unexpected GSE messages

While fault conditions are detected throughout the CVR software modules, the condi-
tions are all reported and logged through the Fault Manager task which executes on
the SMP. It provides the common interface for fault output control and fault history
log management. The fault history log is accessed via GSE commands for down-
loading and analysis of the fault log entries. Likewise, the latched fault condition and
the fault log itself are cleared by GSE commands by using the Portable Interface
Unit. Refer to the Testing and Troubleshooting, Section 100, for the corrective action
to be taken if any of these fault codes should appear in the status report.

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8. SOFTWARE CONSIDERATIONS (P/NS: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( )

and 2100−1X20−( ) MOD−DOT#7)
A. Equipment Environment
The hardware environment for the 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) and 2100−1X20−( )
MOD−DOT #7 Solid State Cockpit Voice Recorder is composed of a pair of
TMS320C50 Digital Signal Processors (DSPs), an external program memory for
each DSP that contains the executable program code, one external NVRAM for
non−crash critical data storage and a flash memory array located in a Crash Surviv-
able Memory Unit (CSMU). In addition there are external interfaces attached to
each DSP to allow external communication for testing purposes, interfaces to allow
the system to gather data for storage, and interfaces used to send and receive ex-
ternal control/state information.

B. Software Partitioning
Software for the Model FA2100 Solid State Flight Recorders will be partitioned into
two parts. This is to accommodate the use of two DSPs. One DSP, called the Flight
Data Processor (FDP), is responsible for the collection, processing, and forwarding
of Data Link messages. The other processor, called the Storage Management Proc-
essor (SMP), is responsible for the collection of audio data, the management of the
CSMU, and other ancillary functions. Communication between the two processors
will be over the device−specific TDM (time division multiplexing) serial link.

C. Memory Requirements
The memory requirements for the Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorders varies de-
pending on the specifics of the part number produced. The types of memory pres-
ent in the recorders are: RAM, which is built into the DSP chip; ROM, containing the
program image; NVRAM, which is used to store fault and start−up information; and
Flash memory within the CSMU, that is used to store Data Link and audio data.
Each DSP has a total of 10k words of built−in RAM. Each DSP has access to 64k of
ROM for the executable program image. The system contains one NVRAM with a
minimum of 2k words being required.

D. Interfaces

The system level inputs dedicated to the CVR functions are:

F Audio Data Input

F Audio Frame Synch Input
F Bulk Erase Input
F Channel Tone Select Output

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F Channel Monitor/Test Select Output

F CVR Fault Output
F GMT Input
F Push−To−Test Input
F Record On Input
F Rotor Speed Input
F Stop Record Input
F Test Good Output
The system level interfaces used by all configurations are:
F Power In
F Power Return
F GSE Input
F GSE Output
Data Link interfaces (P/N 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only) are:
F Data Link Input
F Data Link/OMS Output
F Data Link Valid
F CVR Indent Pin
(1) On−Board Maintenance System (OMS) Interface (P/N
2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only)

The CVR is identified as a BITE Standard A equipment so as to be portable to

other AIRBUS programs.

The CVR interfaces with the OMS through a system BITE such that the CVR
will pass fault information to the OMS (via SCI) and receive test request based
on two ARINC 429 buses (as per a BITE Type 1 principle):
F Use of one ARINC 429 High Speed (HS) output bus for continuous fault
reporting by means of the CVR output pins 50/51 (Data Link / OMS Out).
F Use of one ARINC 429 Low Speed (LS) input bus for test request by
means of CVR input pins 39/40 (OMS IN).
(2) Fault Warning System (FWS) Interface

As per ARINC 757A, the CVR transmits its status at a 1 Hz rate. The status is
transmitted on Label 350 per ARINC 429 in the format depicted in Attachment
19 of ARINC 757A (CVR STATUS WORD).

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The fault signal is indicated for any of the following (as per ED112 §2−1.4.2):

F failure of the audio or digital interface and processing equipment.

F failure of the recording medium and/or drive mechanism.
F failure of the recorder to store the information in the storage medium as
shown by checks fo the recorded material including, if reasonably practi-
cable, correct correspondence with the inputs.

The following list explains system failures intended to be displayed with the
message: “CVR SYSTEM FAULT”

Table 9.
P/N 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) Software Fault Warning Failures

SSCVR label 350 bit 11 CVR CU label 350 bit 13 DataLink Recording label
350 bit 16
Failure of the audio circuit Control Unit loads Its pow- Failure of the recording
er supply below 15.5 Volts. medium
Failure of the recording
medium
Failure of the recorder to Failure of the recorder to
store Information In the store Information In the
storage medium storage medium
Insufficient audio or UTC Insufficient datalink record
time record duration duration
CVR Inhibited (pin 10 acti- CVR Inhibited (pin 10 acti-
vated) vated)

(3) Data Link (ATC) Interface (p/ns: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only)

The FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only can interface with the

Data Link Systems from other aircraft programs (ATSU on SA/LR or even
CMU).

The FA2100CVR is designed to support V3 Williamsburg Protocol high and V1

Williamsburg hardware provision.

The “data link recording” information status is taken into account by the A429
CVR output through the label 350 bit 16. (0 = ok and 1=failure), as per ARINC
757.

The CVR receives all data link messages on pins 33/34 (DATALINK IN 429) as
per ARINC 757 characteristics.

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E. Push−to−Test (PTT) Functionality

The Push−to−Test functionality (already implemented on existing aircraft and stan-
dardized in ARINC 757A specification) is used to provide the flight crew with the abil-
ity to quickly confirm good serviceability of the CVR before flight as required by the
applicable regulation.

Upon test activation, the CVR tests the front end audio inputs (each of the four au-
dios inputs channels) and initiates Built−In−Test functions of the CVR.

When used with the FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1X25−( ) and the S161−1390−01 con-
trol unit, the push−to−test action must be a minimum of one (1) second. During the
test, the monitor output (pin 5/6) will be muted (no sound). If the test passes, a .5
second 600−660 Hz tone is activated on the monitor output. For a failure the output
remains muted.

Upon initiation of the Push−To−Test (PTT) function, the CVR sends status indication
on dedicated outputs, particularly on CVR fault discrete output pin 23 (not used) and
on label 350 (CVR STATUS WORD bit 11 on pins 50/51).

CVR Test activation (PTT switch) is allowed at any time during the flight so that the
crew can re−initiate the test after a fault is detected in the hope of recovering the re-
corder (test is specified to act as a reset of the recorder).

F. Bulk Erase
As per ARINC 757A, the CVR provides a Bulk erase function. In order to ensure reli-
able operation, the function is inhibited to prevent inadvertent or untimely erasure
while the aircraft is capable of moving under its own power. In addition to the means
already provided at A/C level (interlock devices monitored with the aircraft on−
ground information and effective park brake locked), the CVR provides a timed inter-
lock for erase. The erase starts by connecting CVR pin 55 to pin 57 for a minimum of
2 seconds and then connecting pin 55 to ground (pin17) before erasing the pre-
viously recorded data. This action is initiated by pressing the Bulk Erase push−but-
ton on the applicable Control Unit.

The erase is indicated by a 400Hz tone activated during the erase process on Con-
trol Unit Headphone or Boomset to validate bulk erasure. The erasure is activated
once per depression (no cycling).

As per ED112 IV−2.2.3 (Data Link part), recorded digital messages shall not be
erased, re−written or altered during the process of downloading. In addition, also per
ED112 IV−2.1.12 (Data Link part), no means for the erasure of the record shall be
provided in the recorder, except for the overwriting of the oldest data by new infor-
mation.

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G. Recorder Synchronization

The FA2100CVR equipment is designed to be able to record time code from an

ARINC 429 in priority and later FSK source (the frequencies used are 3607Hz +/−
30Hz and 4193Hz +/− 30Hz), depending on the source used on the aircraft. For
Models FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1X20−02/2100−1X25−( ), 2100−1X26−( ), and
2100−1X27−( ) the recorder automatically detects which source is received, ac-
quires the time data, and stores it into memory.

The A429 clock refresh time is to one (1) second; if after this time, the CVR is capa-
ble of acquiring and to recording the FSK Frequency necessary for synchronization.

The ARINC GMT word (either label 125 UTC BCD or 150 UTC BNR) is transmitted
at a rate of one (1) second, the FA2100CVR recorder is designed to recognize and
record GMT word sent at this transmit rate.

The CVR is capable of recording both label 150 or 125 with a priority for Label 150 if
both labels are present.

The CVR equipment contains an internal time reference in the event FSK or ARINC
429 time reference is not available.

Label 350, Bit 17 indicates the status of the clock as the following: 0=ok and 1=fail-
ure.

H. Data downloading (P/N: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( ) only)

It is possible to download the Data Link message data from the crash protected me-
dium, while the recorder is installed on the aircraft (as per ED112 Part IV § IV−2.2.3).

The L−3AR Portable Interface, 17TES0043 PI/1; 17TES0062 PI/2, provides a

means to download the Data Link message data at the CVR on-aircraft so that an
operator can easily and quickly download previously recorded Data Link information
without removing the recorder from its mounting.

The downloading may be performed by means a ground PC personal computer on

and in laboratory with the L−3AR Audio Data Link Playback software, ADLP soft-
ware. Refer to the L−3AR Audio Data Link Player Operators manual, p/n:
165E3596−01 for more details.

For operators using ROSE 4.0 or higher software on a ROC or RAU, audio data
along with the flight data may be downloaded directly from a CVR and played back
through ROSE. The audio and flight data will be time synchronized through the
ROSE software. Refer to the Read−Out Support Equipment/Recorder Interface Soft-
ware Version 4.0 or Higher Operator’s Manual, Part Number 165E1696−03.

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I. CVR RIPS status monitoring (P/N: 2100−1X25−22/−24, 2100−1X26−( ),

and 2100−1X27−( ) only)

The Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS) is an ON−CONDITION LRU de-

signed to provide 10 minutes CVR backup power as per ARINC Characteristic
777−1. The CVR RIPS status monitoring provides a way to monitor the function
status of RIPS within the CVR. There is no change in CVR hardware except for the
pin assignments to the rear connector. Listed in Table 7 are the difference in the pin
assignments of the CVR rear connector for both prior to RIPS and RIPS installation.
RIPS status will be received and transmitted using Fault Warning Label 350, Label
351 and Label 352 as part of the OMS. RIPS status will also be stored within the
CSMU memory and the data will be able to be retrieved using the existing support
equipment for analysis.

Table 10.
CVR RIPS Pin Assignment for P/N: 2100−1X25−22/−24 & 2100−1X26/1X27−( )

Pin Number Pre RIPS Pin RIPS Pin

Assignment Assignment
10 CVR Stop Recording RIPS Active Input
29 FDR Rate A RIPS Fault Input
38 FDR Rate B RIPS Maintenance Input
42 CVR Ident Pin Program RIPS Present Pin Program
(1) RIPS Active

The CVR will use Pin 10 to receive the RIPS Active Status Discrete output. In
addition to reporting the RIPS Active status on this input, the assertion of this
input will start the CVR Stop Recording10 minute timer in order to retain this
standard CVR functionality. Since the RIPS is only active for up to 10 minutes
maximum, the function will be correct if either the RIPS or the CVR shuts down
first.

This status will be received and transmitted in the Label 350, Label 351, and
new Label 352 outputs as follows:

RIPS Active CVR Discrete in- SSCVR Label 350 SSCVR Label 351
Status put (Pin 10) and 352(Bit 21) (Bit 12)
Not active Open 0 1
Active Ground 1 0

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(2) RIPS Fault

The CVR will use Pin 29 to receive the RIPS Failure Status Discrete output.
This discrete input is presently assigned in ARINC 757A as FDR Rate A for
combination recorder applications. This discrete input is not presently utilized
by the pre RIPS CVR software. This RIPS status will be received and transmit-
ted in the Label 350, Label 351, and new Label 352 outputs as follows:

RIPS Failure CVR Discrete in- SSCVR Label 350 SSCVR Label 351
Status put (Pin 29) and 352(Bit 15) (Bit 18)
Not Failure Ground 0 1
Fault Open 1 0

(3) RIPS Maintenance

The CVR will use Pin 38 to receive the RIPS Maintenance Status Discrete out-
put. This discrete input is presently assigned in ARINC 757A as FDR Rate B
for combination recorder applications. This discrete input is not presently util-
ized by the pre RIPS CVR software. This RIPS status will be received and
transmitted in the Label 350, Label 351, and new Label 352 outputs as follows:

RIPS Mainten- CVR Discrete in- SSCVR Label 350 SSCVR Label 351
ance Status put (Pin 38) and 352(Bit 20) (Bit 19)
No Mainten- Open 0 1
ance required
Maintenance Ground 1 0
required

(4) RIPS Present

Use of CVR Pin 42, ”CVR Ident” is being used for the RIPS Present Pin Pro-
gram. Since we do not anticipate more than one CVR installed on any current
aircraft type, the CVR Ident will be defaulted to the first CVR installed (0) in the
software for BITE reporting purposes instead of reading this through Pin 42.
This will free Pin 42 for use as the RIPS Present Pin Program. The status of
this discrete input will be used to modulate the Label 350, Label 351, and Label
352 reporting of RIPS status. If RIPS is not present, then all of the associated
RIPS status bits (Fault, Maintenance, Active, and Present) will be set to zero
(0) in the Label 350/352 output. Likewise, RIPS Fault and RIPS Maintenance
will default to zero (0) in the Label 351 output if the RIPS is not present.

If the RIPS is not present, then any reference to RIPS in the Interactive OMS
output pages will be suppressed. However, in the case where the CVR is re-

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moved from an aircraft with RIPS and re−installed on an aircraft without RIPS, it
is possible that previous flight leg RIPS fault information, stored in the CVR
fault log while installed on the aircraft with RIPS, will be displayed. This is not
considered a likely event since when a CVR is removed from an aircraft it is re-
quired to pass a ”return to service” test performed on a repair bench, before re−
installation. This procedure usually includes clearing the fault log that may
have had RIPS faults recorded.

This RIPS Present status will be received and transmitted in the Label 350, La-
bel 351, and new Label 352 outputs as follows:

RIPS Presence CVR Discrete in- SSCVR Label 350 SSCVR Label 351
Status put (Pin 42) and 352 (Bit 22) (Bit 20)
Not present Open 0 1
Present Ground 1 0

For more information on the RIPS, see P/N:165E4900−00, Installation and

Operation Instruction Manual for Recorder Independent Power Supply (RIPS).

9. On board Maintenance System Interface

The 2100−1025−22/−24 CVR includes an ARINC 429, high speed, On board Main-
tenance System (OMS) output interface (Pins 50/51) and an ARINC 429, low speed,
OMS input interface (Pins 39/40). The OMS input interface is only used for OMS
heartbeat detection and is discussed further in section 1.4 below.

The OMS output interface is used for transmission of CVR status information to a
Centralized Maintenance Computer (CMC). The OMS outputs are listed in Table
1.1.

Table 11. CVR OMS Output Words

Label Parameter Format Rate

350 CVR Status Word BNR 1s
354 LRU identification (P/N and S/N) ISO 5 0.5 s
377 ARINC 429 equipment identification BCD 1s
The Label 350 status word can be used to supplement or replace the discrete status
outputs that are otherwise available from the CVR (e.g. CVR Fault discrete, DataLink
Fault Discrete, and Test Good Indicator). The CVR software provides the Label 350
status output word, per ARINC 757A, once per second.

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As an additional capability, this CVR also monitors the status of an attached Record-
er Independent Power Supply, if present, and includes that status with the OMS out-
put reporting. The RIPS status is monitored using the CVR input pins listed in Table
1.2:

Table 12. CVR Pins Assigned to RIPS Status Monitoring

Pin RIPS Monitoring Function State
Number
10 CVR Stop Recording / RIPS Active Open = Not Active
Closed = RIPS Active or Stop Recording
29 RIPS Fault Open = RIPS Fault
Ground = RIPS OK
38 RIPS Maintenance Open = No RIPS Maintenance Needed
Ground = RIPS Maintenance Required
42 RIPS Present Pin Program Open = No RIPS Installed
Ground = RIPS Present
If the RIPS is not present, then the CVR will not monitor the RIPS status inputs, and
they will not be reported (default to “0’’ in Label 350 output).

A. Label 350 Status Word Output

The CVR will report status using Label 350 on the OMS ARINC 429 output word as
shown in Table 1.3 below:

Table 13. CVR Label 350 Output Format

BIT FUNCTION STATUS

N°
1­8 Label 350 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0
9­10 SDI 10 9
0 0 Normal (CVR1)
0 1 Not used (CVR2)
1 0 Not used
1 1 Not used
11 CVR Audio Recording Failure 0: OK 1 : Failure
12 CMC Bus Status 0: OK 1 : Failure
13 CVR Control Unit Failure 0: OK 1 : Failure
14 FDR Status (not used) 0: OK 1 : Failure
15 RIPS Fault Status (pin 29) 0: OK 1 : RIPS Fault
16 CVR DataLink Recording Failure 0: OK 1 : Failure
17 Clock Status 0: OK 1 : Failure
18 Data Link Input Interface 0: OK 1 : Failure

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19 CVR Recording Failure (Record Enable) 0: OK 1 : Failure

20 RIPS Maintenance Status (Battery) (pin 38) 0: No Maint. 1 : Maint. Req.
21 RIPS Active Status (pin 10) 0: Not Active 1 : RIPS Active
22 RIPS Presence Status (Pin 42) 0: Not Pres. 1 : RIPS Present
23­29 Spare
30­31 SSM 350 31 30
1 1 Normal Operation (NO)
1 0 Functional Test (FT)
0 1 Non Computed Data (Not Used)
0 0 Fault Warning (Not Used)
32 Parity
In general, the Label 350 Status Word bits operate as outlined in ARINC 757−4, At-
tachment 20. There is some interaction among the status bits in Label 350 with re-
gard to Bit 11 (CVR Status), the CVR Fault Status discrete output, and with the res-
ults of the CVR Push−to−Test function. These interactions are summarized in Table
1.4 below:

Table 14. CVR Fault Reporting Interactions

L350 FUNCTION REPORTED REPORTED REPORTED
BIT WITH L350 WITH PUSH WITH CVR
N° BIT 11 TO TEST FAULT DIS­
CRETE
11 CVR Status (Audio Recording YES YES YES
Failure)
12 CMC Bus Status (OMS Input) NO NO NO
13 CVR Control Unit Failure YES YES YES
14 FDR Status (not used) NO NO NO
15 RIPS Fault Status (Pin 29) NO NO NO
16 CVR DataLink Recording Failure NO NO NO
17 Clock Status NO NO NO
18 Data Link Input Interface NO NO NO
19 CVR Record Enable (Pins 7/8) NO YES YES
20 RIPS Maintenance Status (Bat- NO NO NO
tery) (Pin 38)
21 RIPS Active Status (Pin 10) NO NO NO
22 RIPS Presence Status (Pin 42) NO NO NO
It is important to note that certain CVR faults can only be detected through the
“Push−to−Test” function. This commanded BITE provides the only test of the CVR
audio input circuits. During the Push−to−Test operation, the CVR generates a test
tone and sequentially injects it into each of the four audio input channels. A CVR
fault will be asserted if the tone amplitude or frequency is not correctly detected.

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Like any other internal CVR fault, this audio circuit failure will be reported using: the
Label 350 output Bit 11, the CVR Fault Status discrete output, and the Push−to−Test
results. If an audio input circuit failure occurs after a successful Push−to−Test oper-
ation, it will not be detected, or reported, until the next Push−to−Test is initiated.
This audio input circuit failure is the only fault that would not otherwise be detected
and reported by the CVR continuous BITE. Push−to−Test results are reported, dur-
ing the test, using the CVR Test Indicator output (Pins 15/16) which is usually con-
nected to an indicator lamp or meter on the CVR Control Unit. In addition, CVR fail-
ures reported through the Push−to−Test operation will be indicated by muting of the
CVR Monitor Audio output (Pins 5/6).
The fault criteria used to determine the reporting status associated with the CVR La-
bel 350 Status Word bits are summarized in Table 1.5.

Table 15. CVR Status Word Fault Reporting Criteria

L350 FUNCTION FAILURE CRITERIA

BIT
N°
11 CVR Status (Audio Record- Any internal CVR failure that prevents correct record-
ing Failure) ing of the audio inputs (including CU failure and
Push−to−Test audio input circuit failure). May relent
depending on fault severity.
12 CMC Bus Status (OMS In- Loss of OMS input Heartbeat (valid Label 227 input)
put) for more than 3 seconds. Relents if OMS Heartbeat is
restored.
13 CVR Control Unit Failure Loss of 18 VDC Control Unit supply voltage. Relents if
voltage level returns.
14 FDR Status (not used) Always reported as “Failed” in CVR only recorder.
15 RIPS Fault Status (Pin 29) RIPS Fault as reported on pin 29 input (if present).
16 CVR DataLink Recording Any internal CVR failure that prevents correct record-
Failure ing of the DataLink input.
17 Clock Status Loss of the ARINC 429 GMT input (Label 125 or 150)
for more than 40 seconds. Relents if clock input is
restored.
18 Data Link Input Interface Loss of the DataLink Heartbeat (valid Label 270) for
more than 3 seconds (only if DataLink Valid, Pin 56, is
asserted). Relents if DataLink Heartbeat is restored
or DataLink Valid removed.
Or
Presence of DataLink Heartbeat (valid Label 270) if
DataLink Valid, Pin 56, is not asserted. Relents if
DataLink Valid is asserted or DataLink Heartbeat is
removed.

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19 CVR Record Enable CVR “Record Enable” jumper status (pins 7/8).
(Pins 7/8)
20 RIPS Maintenance Status RIPS Maintenance Status as reported on pin 38 input
(Battery) (Pin 38) (if present).
21 RIPS Active Status (Pin 10) RIPS Active Status as reported on pin 10 input (if
present).
22 RIPS Presence Status RIPS Presence as reported on pin 42 input.
(Pin 42)
Any and all faults detected by the CVR, even if they relent, are recorded in a
non−volatile fault log memory. This fault log can be retrieved using appropriate
ground support equipment for review and analysis.

B. Label 354 LRU Identification Output

The CVR LRU IDENTIFICATION consists of multiple ARINC 429 words for the trans-
mission of the CVR part number and serial number. The group of eleven ARINC 429
words defined below is transmitted twice per second.

a. Start of Transmission Word

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­16 Number of words in transmission (11) 00001011
17­24 Not used 00000000
25­31 STX 00000010
32 Parity
b. LRU Name

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 ‘C’ 1000011
16 Not used 0
17­23 ‘V’ 1010110
24 Not used 0
25­31 ‘R’ 1010010
32 Parity
c. End of LRU Name, Start of Part Number

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Carriage return 0001101
16 Not used 0
17­23 First character of part number

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24 Not used 0
25­31 Second character of part number
32 Parity
d. Part Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Third character of part number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Fourth character of part number
24 Not used 0
25­31 Fifth character of part number
32 Parity
e. Part Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Sixth character of part number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Seventh character of part number
24 Not used 0
25­31 Eighth character of part number
32 Parity
f. Part Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Ninth character of part number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Tenth character of part number
24 Not used 0
25­31 Eleventh character of part number
32 Parity
g. End of Part Number, Start of Serial Number

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Twelfth character of part number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Carriage return 0001101
24 Not used 0
25­31 First character of serial number
32 Parity

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h. Serial Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Second character of serial number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Third character of serial number
24 Not used 0
25­31 Fourth character of serial number
32 Parity
i. Serial Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Fifth character of serial number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Sixth character of serial number
24 Not used 0
25­31 Seventh character of serial number
j. Serial Number (continued)

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­15 Eighth character of serial number
16 Not used 0
17­23 Ninth character of serial number
24­31 Not used 00000000
32 Parity
k. End of Transmission Word

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 354 11101100
9­24 Not used 0000000000000000
25­31 EOT 0000100
32 Parity

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C. Label 377 ARINC 429 Equipment Identification Word Output

The CVR outputs a Label 377 equipment identification word on the OMS bus once
per second. The word structure is defined below:

Bit No Function Status

1­8 Label 377 11111111
9­10 SDI 00
11­18 Equipment ID (CVR = 0x57) 11101010
19­29 Not Used
30­31 SSM 00
32 Parity
D. OMS Input

For the purpose of reporting the OMS input bus status in the Label 350 CVR Status
Word output, the CVR expects a valid OMS input “heartbeat” once per second on
the low speed OMS ARINC 429 input. The heartbeat is detected through the pres-
ence of a valid Label 227 input (including good parity) to the CVR. This Label 227 is
used only for heartbeat detection and is not otherwise processed by the CVR. If the
heartbeat is not detected during three consecutive seconds, the CVR will report the
CMS Bus (OMS input) status as “failed” in the Label 350 CVR Status Word output. If
the OMS input bus is not connected, then the associated Label 350 Status Word bit
12 can be ignored.

10. CVR DATALINK INPUT INTERFACE

The FA2100 CVR, part numbers 2100−1X25−02/−22/−24 and 2100−1X26−02, was
developed specifically to satisfy recent requirements for Controller Pilot DataLink
Communications (CPDLC or “DataLink”) recording in addition to the two hour audio
recording capability. The DataLink recording function of the CVR is generally com-
patible with ARINC 429, ARINC /757A, ARINC 758, and ARINC 619. The interface
is characterized by the following specifications:

F Single, ARINC 429, High Speed, physical layer input interface (Pins 33/34)
F Williamsburg Version 3, Bit−Oriented Protocol for link layer interface
F Includes support for ALOHA exchange (but not required)
F Records all System Address Label (SAL) 157 and/or 156 full word inputs
F Recording of all Label 270 and Label 276 DataLink status word inputs
F Recording of all Label 350 CVR OMS status word outputs
F 32 Mbytes of crash survivable memory reserved for DataLink message recording

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F DataLink Valid Discrete input (Pin 56)

F DataLink Fault Discrete output (Pin 31)
All Label 270, 276, 157, and 156 words input on the CVR DataLink interface will be
recorded to crash protected memory regardless of the parity (good or bad). Like-
wise, these inputs, if present, will be recorded regardless of the state of the DataLink
Valid discrete input (Pin 56).

A. Data Link Input and Encapsulation

It is generally recognized that the Williamsburg Version 3 CVR input will utilize only
Command frames containing the encapsulated DataLink message information.
These Command frames then include the ARINC 619 formatting which provides the
Network layer interface. However, the FA2100CVR records data at the link layer in-
terface level and is unaffected by any link layer, or above, data content. This means
that the CVR will record all 32 bits of each and every SAL 157 or 156 word received
on the DataLink input.

As a result, the CVR will not be impacted by any changes or additions to the ap-
proved DataLink message set. Likewise, the CVR DataLink recording function is not
affected by the ARINC 619 General Format Identifier (GFI) coding or by the Exten-
ded GFI header encoding currently defined for message encapsulation. This tech-
nique provides the maximum flexibility in DataLink recording without the need for fu-
ture CVR changes as the approved message set or associated encapsulation proto-
cols continue to evolve.

A generic DataLink encapsulation structure is illustrated in Figure 2.1 below.

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Williamsburg V3
protocol payload protocol

ARINC 619
Header payload

Common Header
Header Payload = one of the following styles

CPDLC
0
Header Length ASCII or Unaligned PER Message

ADS−C
1
Header Length ASCII or Bit Encoded Message

AFN, ARINC 623 DC and ARINC 623 OC

2,3,5
Length ASCII Message

ARINC 623 ATIS & Display Server

4,6
Area Length ASCII Message

Figure 13.
Generic DataLink Message Encapsulation Structure

As indicated in Section 1 above, the FA2100 DataLink CVR also includes an ARINC
429 OMS output interface (Pins 50/51) that provides a Label 350 CVR status word
output once per second. This word, in its entirety, along with any DataLink Label 270
or 276 input status words are also recorded as part of the DataLink stream. This
provides a complete representation of the CVR DataLink input, and overall CVR
status, within the recorded DataLink stream.

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B. DataLink Heartbeat
In addition to providing the originating system status (e.g. CMU), the Label 270 input
word is also used for DataLink “heartbeat” detection by the CVR. A valid Label 270
input (including good parity) must be received once per second by the CVR. If this
heartbeat is not detected for 40 consecutive seconds for the 2100−1025−02,
2100−1X26−02, 2100−1X27−02 or three consecutive seconds for the
2100−1X25−22/−24, and the DataLink Valid discrete input (Pin 56) is asserted, a
DataLink Interface fault will be asserted (as reported in the Label 350 CVR Status
Word output). Likewise, a DataLink Interface fault will also be reported if the Label
270 heartbeat is detected, and DataLink Valid (Pin 56) is not asserted.

C. Williamsburg Bit−Oriented Protocol Version Support

It should be noted that the FA2100 CVR does not currently support Williamsburg
Version 1 protocol or a low speed ARINC 429 interface for input of DataLink informa-
tion.

However, the CVR does support the Williamsburg ALOHA exchange, even though it
is not required for Williamsburg Version 3 DataLink input. In the event that the CVR
receives a valid ALO input on the SAL Label 157 (or 156), it will respond with a valid
Label 304 ALR output indicating support for the Version 3 protocol.

The format of the Label 157 or 156 ALO input is as follows:

Label 157 0r 156 ALO Input

Bit No Function Status
1-8 System Address Label 157 or 156 01101111 or 01101110
9-24 Don’t Care (not used by CVR) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
25-28 ALO 1110
29-31 Protocol 001
32 Parity
The format of the Label 304 ALR response word from the CVR, indicating support
for Version 3 only, is shown below.

CVR Label 304 ALR Output (in response to ALO input)

Bit No Function Status
1­8 System Address Label 304 11000100
9­12 Version Supported (3) 1100
13­24 Reserved 000000000000
25­28 ALR 0001
29­31 Protocol 001
32 Parity
As noted above, this ALOHA exchange is not necessary to initiate Williamsburg Ver-
sion 3 DataLink input to the CVR.

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D. DataLink Memory Capacity

The CVR is currently configured with 32 Mbytes of dedicated DataLink recording

memory. This provides for a recording duration far in excess of the existing two hour
requirement.

E. DataLink Retrieval

Recorded DataLink information is retrieved from the CVR in much the same way as
audio data. All, or a portion, of the DataLink recording can be downloaded from the
CVR using Ground Support Equipment supplied by L−3, Aviation Recorders. The
Portable Interface can be used to download the DataLink recording to a PCMCIA
memory card. The DataLink recording can also be downloaded using the CICC/2 or
CICC/3 interface cable connected to a PC. The downloaded DataLink file can then
be displayed using the Audio DataLink Playback software utility. can also output
the recorded DataLink stream as a Hex ASCII file or Binary ASCII file for more ex-
tended user processing and display.

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TESTING

1. GENERAL
NOTE: The 17TES0400 ROC/6 was manufactured from 2006 to 2011.
Support for the PC operating system (Microsoft Windows XP)
has been discontinued by Microsoft. L−3AR continues to pro-
vide technical support and repair; however operators are en-
couraged to upgrade to the current production 17TES0700
ROC/7. Technical support and documentation for the ROC/6 will
not be available beyond revision 14 of this CMM.

NOTE: The ROC/6 and ROC/7 will be referred to as “ROC” when the
context and information apply equally to both of them.

NOTE: If using the ROC/6, begin the testing procedure with Section 2. If
using the ROC/7, begin the testing procedure with Section 3.

NOTE: ROC/5 and ROC/6 will not run CATS 2.0 and higher. Auto Testing
Part Numbers 2100−1X25−XX, 2100−1X26−XX and
2100−1X27−XX require the ROC/7 and CATS 2.0.
This section provides operational level testing procedures for the Model FA2100 Cockpit
Voice Recorder when using the CVR Automated Test Station (CATS) software, p/n:
17TES0420.
The CATS software v1.0 or 1.1 is contained on the L−3AR Read-Out Center/6 (ROC/6),
p/n: 17TES0400 and is used in conjunction with the L−3AR Recorder Interface Unit (RIU),
p/n: 17TES0410.
The CATS software v2.0 or higher is contained on the L−3AR Read-Out Center/7
(ROC/7), p/n: 17TES0700 and is used in conjunction with the L−3AR Recorder Interface
Unit (RIU), p/n: 17TES0710.
Associated Model S151/S161, S152/S162, and S251/S261 Control Units, S150/S160 Mi-
crophone Preamplifier Module, and S055 Remote Microphone testing and troubleshoot-
ing procedures are located in the ED-56A Control Unit and Microphone CMM, p/n:
165E1747- 00.
Testing for the Model FA2100CVR is based upon an automated operational test proce-
dure. The automated test procedure may serve as an acceptance criteria for the unit, as
well as provide pointers to probable malfunctioning assemblies in the event that the unit is

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not functioning properly. For troubleshooting failures, refer to Section 100, Paragraph 7.
To upload the FA2100CVR software, use the ROC/6 without the RIU or an compatible
PC. Refer to Section 100, Paragraph 8.

2. MAINTENANCE PHILOSOPHY

A. Model FA2100CVR

NOTE: L-3AR Repair Station has been given authority by L-3AR Factory to
perform board and memory module level, disassembly, repair, as-
sembly and return−to−service testing using factory procedures for all
FA2100 CVRs. L-3AR Repair Station is the only authorized Repair
Station to use the L−3AR factory procedures, all other repair stations
must use the return−to−service testing procedure in this CMM.

The EUROCAE ED−56A and ED−112 compliant Model FA2100CVR has been de-
signed as a maintenance-free unit. The Model FA2100CVR is considered an “ON
CONDITION LRU.” Each of its printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) makes extensive
use of surface mount technology (SMT). The repair of a PWA containing SMT de-
vices requires specialized training and factory equipment, along with special trouble-
shooting and soldering techniques; therefore, L-3 Communications, Aviation Record-
ers has deemed that PWAs containing SMT devices are not to be repaired in the
field. As a result, the Model FA2100CVR’s maintenance philosophy is to level-2
board replacement.

The FA2100CVR, has four field replaceable assemblies: (1) the Aircraft Interface
PWA, which contains the power and input circuits; (2) the Audio Compressor PWA,
which conditions the audio streams into digital formats for recording; (3) the Acquisi-
tion Processor PWA, which contains the processing and control circuits; and (4) the
Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU), which is used to digitally store and crash
protect the cockpit voice communications. When it has been determined that an as-
sembly is faulty, it should be removed from service, properly packaged, and returned
to L3 Communications, Aviation Recorders for repair or replacement. No trouble-
shooting procedure is provided for any of these assemblies. Attempting field repair
on any of these assemblies will void their warranty.

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B. Model S151/S161, S152/S162, and S251/S261 Control Units

The Model S151/S161, S152/S162, and S251/S261 Control Units have been de-
signed for use with the Model FA2100CVR’s in ED−56A compatible systems and
contain a Microphone Preamplifier PWA manufactured with SMT devices. Refer to
ED-56A Control Unit and Microphone CMM, p/n: 165E1747-00 for detail Testing Pro-
cedures for these units.

C. MODEL S150/S160 MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER MODULES

The Model S150/S160 Preamplifiers have also been designed for use with the Mod-
el FA2100CVR’s in ED−56A compatible systems that do not require a control unit.
Refer to ED-56A Control Unit and Microphone CMM, p/n: 165E1747-00 for detail
Testing Procedures for these units.

D. MODEL S055 AND S056 ELECTRET CONDENSER MICROPHONES

The Model S055 and Model S056 Microphones have also been designed for use
with the Model FA2100CVR’s in ED−56A compatible systems. Refer to ED-56A
Control Unit and Microphone CMM, p/n: 165E1747-00 for detail Testing Procedures
for these units.

3. MODEL FA2100CVR RECORDER IN-SERVICE CHECKOUT

A continuous Built-In-Test (BIT) capability is provided at power up to establish and moni-
tor the mission fitness of the hardware. The built-in-test feature has been designed to
perform a continuous test of all bits within the solid-state memory located in the Crash
Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU). Any faults with the unit are stored in non−volatile RAM
as a fault history log to aid in troubleshooting.
An additional built-in-test is initiated by pressing a green TEST pushbutton located on the
front panel of the control units (Model S151/S161 or Model S251/S261). A green TEST
indicator is located on the front panel of the Model S151/S161 and Model S251/S261
Control Units to indicate successful completion of the manual test.
The TEST pushbutton is used to generate the 620- to 660-Hertz test tone used for unit
verification. This test tone is developed on the Audio Compressor PWA and applied to
each channel individually where it is processed, stored in memory, read from memory,
and checked for expected frequency and amplitude.
The Model FA2100CVR’s built-in-test (BIT) philosophy is in accordance with guidelines
set forth in ARINC Reports 604−1 and 624. Activating the BIT test is sufficient to deter-
mine the mission readiness of the Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder System. This
operational test is performed as a pre-flight functional checkout of the Model FA2100CVR
and is activated using front panel controls on its associated control unit.
In the GACVR, a continuous Bite Status Output or Recorder Fault is indicated on pin 23.
A ground at pin 23 represents a no fault, while an open equals fault or CVR not installed.

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The CVR test indicator wires, pins 15 and 16 (1mA) may be omitted in installations where
ARINC 557 compatibility is not needed.
CVR FAULT LIGHT
REAL TIME
OPEN = FAULT
GND = NO FAULT
ANNUNCIATOR
CVR PANEL

23

RELAY +V

ENERGIZE = OPEN (NO CVR FAULT)

DE-ENERGIZED = GRN (CVR FAULT)
Figure 101.
CVR Fault Circuit for Pin 23
To checkout the operation of the Model FA2100CVR, its associated control unit, micro-
phone preamplifier PWA, and cockpit area microphone, connect a headset to the control
unit and, at a distance of approximately 6-inches, speak into the microphone at a normal
voice level. You should be able to hear your words without any significant distortion.
Bulk erasure of the Model FA2100CVR storage medium is accomplished using the
associated control unit red ERASE pushbutton switch. Aircraft wiring interlocks must be
set (that is, landing gear must be down and brakes locked) to allow the CSMU (solid-state
flash memory) to be erased. To erase the information stored in the flash memory, press
the ERASE pushbutton for more than 2 seconds and release. A 400-Hertz tone should
be heard via the headset for less than 10 seconds.
Should a problem be detected with the Model FA2100CVR and its associated control unit,
remove the units from the aircraft. To determine the fault, place the units on the test
bench for complete testing as listed in the procedures in the Testing Section.

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4. TEST EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

The Model FA2100CVR has been designed as a direct line replaceable unit (LRU) for the
existing Cockpit Voice Recorders, Models A100, A100A, A100S and A200S. As such, the
Model FA2100CVR is to be tested using the same special test equipment built for the
earlier model recorders with the exception of the Model A860 Test Panel which is no
longer supported.
The special test equipment required for use at a FA2100CVR test bench setup consists of
the following units:
L-3AR Read-Out Center/6 (ROC/6) P/N17TES0400
L-3AR Read-Out Center/7 (ROC/7) P/N17TES0700
CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS) P/N 17TES0420
L−3AR Beacon Test Set P/N 17TES0015
Dukane Beacon Test Set Dukane 42A12( )
10 Mohm High Impedance Voltmeter Commercially Available
Audio Data Link Player (ADLP) Software P/N 17TES0423
(ADLP Software is only required for FA2100CVR P/N: 2100−1X25/1X26/1X27−( )
for playback only, CATS 2.0+ for Return to Service.)
Note: The Dukane Beacon Test Set may be used as an alternate to the L−3AR Beacon Test Set,
and must be purchased directly from Dukane. A 10 Mohm high impedance voltmeter is
required when using the test equipment below, but it is not included in the test set.
For additional information on the special test equipment, refer to the Special Tools And
Test Fixtures Section 900.

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5. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6), WINDOWS XP, AUTO−TESTING

This section provides instructions for connecting the Recorder Interface Unit to the ROC/6
and FA2100CVR under test. Refer to Figure 201 for the ROC/6 w/CVR Automated Test
Station Software (CATS) FA2100CVR test setup diagram.
NOTE: The 17TES0400 ROC/6 was manufactured from 2006 to 2011.
Support for the PC operating system (Microsoft Windows XP)
has been discontinued by Microsoft. L−3AR continues to pro-
vide technical support and repair; however operators are en-
couraged to upgrade to the current production 17TES0700
ROC/7. Technical support and documentation for the ROC/6 will
not be available beyond revision 14 of this CMM.

CAUTION:Before proceeding, ensure that the power input select switch on the ROC/6 is
in the proper electrical setting: 115 Vac or 230 Vac. If power input select switch
is not in the proper setting, this will lead to failure in the ROC/6.

A. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) Interconnects

CAUTION:Make certain that all power is turned off before attaching cables. Failure to
turn off power before attaching cables will result in immediate and serious
damage to the unit.
CAUTION:Only connect DC OR AC input voltage. Do not connect both input voltages at
the same time.
(1) Connect input power as detailed below, depending on the type of input power
used.
(a) For DC power, connect the DC power cable (17TES0412) from the DC
Power connector (J8) on the rear of the RIU to a DC power supply that
can generate 28 Volts 1 Amp.
(b) For AC power, connect the AC power cable (17TES0411) from the AC
Power connector (J7) into a watt meter that handles 115Vac, 400 Hz. Plug
the watt meter into a 115 Vac 400Hz AC power supply
(2) Plug the cable (17TES0416 for ROC/6) into the rear of the recorder to be
tested. Plug the SCSI connector into “Rear Connector Intfc” (J1) and plug the
blue connector into the blue “AC RCDR Power Test” (J9) connector. Both of
these connectors are on the RIU front panel.
(3) Connect the cable (17TES0072) between the recorder front ATE connector and
the connector on the front of the RIU labeled “GSE Intfc” (J2).
(4) Connect the USB Interface cable (17TES0415) between the RIU rear panel
connector (J4) and a USB connector on the ROC/6.

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NOTE: Note: Make the following audio connections from the RIU to Sound
Blaster sound card. Note that the sound card is located in an expan-
sion slot not on the motherboard.
(5) Attach the RIU Sound Card In (SND IN (J3)) cable to the Sound Card Line−In
(or Microphone−In) which is the blue connector.
(6) Attach the RIU Sound Card Out (SND OUT (J5)) cable to the Sound Card
Line−Out which is the green connector.
(7) Connect the DIN CABLE from the speakers to the middle Speaker Out (SPKRS
OUT (J6)) connector on the front panel of the RIU.
(8) After all connections are made to the RIU, apply power to the RIU. This can be
either 28 Vdc or 115 Vac, 400 Hz.
(9) Apply power to the PC or ROC/6 and observe that the PC boots to the Win-
dows desktop.

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CVR AUTOMATED TEST

J4 USB 4‐PIN SOFTWARE (CATS)
RIU UNIVERSAL SERIAL
BUS INTERFACE 17TES0420
17TES0415
POWER
RIU DC POWER INPUT INPUT
SELECT
RIU AC POWER INPUT 17TES0412 (DC)- J8
17TES0411 (AC)- J7

DC
AC 5A
1A

RECORDER INTERFACE
UNIT (RIU) R-SPKR *
J4
17TES0410 USB
GREEN BLUE
REAR
CONNECTOR J9
INTFC RCDR AC
PWR TEST
GSE
INTFC J1
SOUND CARD
SPKRS SND
OUT OUT DC
RED
SND AC LIGHT
YELLOW
IN J2 LIGHT
ROC/6
J5 SND OUT - GREEN
J6 17TES0413 17TES0400
J3
SND IN - BLUE FA2100
L-SPKR *
17TES0413 SOFTWARE UPLOAD
CABLE ASSEMBLY
17TES0058
J6 (use for software
RIU AUDIO OUTPUT uploading only)
(SPKRS)

RECORDER INTERFACE
CABLE ASSY.
17TES0416

(FA2100‐CICC/2) COMPUTER
INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
ASSY.
17TES0072

* Note: Speakers are optional and not incld

with ROC/6
FA2100 CVR RECORDER
To order speakers from L-3AR use: p/n:
17TES0425 (110V) or 17TES00426 (220V).
Figure 102. ROC/6 w/CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP

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B. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) Sound Card Setup

(1) Double−click the CATS (CVR Tester) icon on the ROC/6 to start the software
then follow this procedure.
(2) Click the Speaker button (Volume Control) to display the Playback Control
menu.
(3) Click on the Options pull down and then click on Properties.
(4) Click the Recording radio button.
(5) Select the Line−In check box. (all other boxes should not be checked)
(6) Click Ok.

Figure 103. Volume Control Properties

(7) At the Record Control menu under Line−In check the Select box
(8) Move the Line−In “Volume” control to full volume.

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Figure 104. Line In Input Level

(9) Click on the Options pull down and then click on Properties.
(10) Select the Playback radio button.
(11) Select the following check boxes: Play Control, Wave and Line−In. All other
boxes should not be checked.
(12) Click Ok.

Figure 105. Sound Card Properties

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(13) Move the Playback and the Wave Volume Controls to full volume and check
the Mute box on the Line in (Mute should not be checked for all others).

Figure 106. Playback Control, Volume Levels

(14) Close the Play Control menu by clicking on the “X” in the upper right corner.

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C. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − CATS AUTOTEST

CAUTION:Ensure power is removed from the the RIU before proceeding. If the cable, p/n:
17TES0416 is connected to rear of the unit with the power applied to the RIU,
the RIU may be damaged.

CAUTION:Only connect DC OR AC input voltage. Do not connect both input voltages at

the same time. Connecting both types of input voltages simultaneously will
result in damage to the RIU.
NOTE: The autotest can be performed using DC or AC applied to the RIU.
When autotesting using DC power, proceed to CATS Autotest us-
ing DC power paragraph C.(1). when autotesting using AC power,
proceed to CATS Autotest using AC power paragraph C.(2).

(1) CATS Autotest using DC Power

To perform the CATS Autotest using DC power only, follow the procedures below:
(a) Ensure that the RIU has no power applied. Connect a CVR to the RIU us-
ing the cable, p/n:17TES0416 for the recorder rear connector and cable ,
p/n:17TES0072 for the recorder front connector.
(b) Setup an in line RMS multimeter. Set to DC amps
(c) Apply power to the RIU using 28 Vdc.
(d) If the CATS test page is not shown, Click the L−3 CVR Test Icon on the
Window desktop. Click the Ok button on the Monitor Audio Channel Pop−
up menu.
(e) From the pull down menu, click on Power at the top of the window and
select Recorder Interface Reset.
NOTE: This will load the Altera chip in the RIU unit. Observe the “con-
necting to recorder” status window appears.
(f) From the pull down menu, click on Power => DC Power On.
NOTE: Observe the “connecting to recorder” status window appears.
(g) Verify that the DC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(h) Click on the Information tab in the test section of the menu.
(i) Enter appropriate information into Department, Part Number and Serial
Number fields.
(j) From the pull down menu , click on Test=>Test Mode => Return−to−Ser-
vice Test. Ensure that the Return−to−Service is checked.
(k) From the pull down menu, click on Test=>Start Test.
NOTE: Follow the instructions below as it appears presented by the software.

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(l) Read and click on Yes.

Figure 107. CVR Test, Start Toggle

(m) Read and click on OK.

Figure 108. CVR Test, Warning Message

(n) Remove front cable and click on OK.

Figure 109. CVR Test, Instruction Message

(o) Enter in the current value in amps (typically .17) in window and click on
OK.

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Figure 110. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry

(p) Verify that the DC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(q) Enter the current value in amps (typically .52) in window and click on OK.

Figure 111. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry

(r) Connect the recorder front cable and click on OK.

Figure 112. CVR Test, Instruction Message

(s) Verify that the DC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(t) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.
(u) Click on Yes. The autotest will now proceed in completing the autotest
which will take approximately 30 minutes or less.

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Figure 113. CVR Test, Proceed Message

(v) At the end of the test, save the report by selecting File => Test Report =>
Save Report.
NOTE: The test report is named with the part number of the Unit Under
Test and the serial number provided in the Information section
of the test. The test report is located in the following default loc-
ation: C:\Program Files\L−3Com\CVR Tester\Reports. This file is
in an ASCII text file format.
(w) If the autotest is successful, clear the fault history log by the pull down
menu, click on Test=>Clear Fault History.
(2) ROC/6 − CATS Autotest using AC Power
To perform the CATS Autotest using AC power only, follow the procedures below:
(a) Ensure that the RIU has no power applied. Power is removed. Connect a
CVR to the RIU using the 17TES0416 for the recorder rear connector and
17TES0072 for the recorder front connector.
(b) Setup an in line RMS multimeter. Set to AC amps
(c) Apply power to the RIU using 115Vac.
(d) If the CATS test page is not shown, Click the L−3 CVR Test Icon on the
Window desktop. Click the OK button on the Monitor Audio Channel Pop−
up menu.
(e) From the pull down menu, click on Power at the top of the window and
select Recorder Interface Reset.
NOTE: This will load the Altera chip in the RIU unit. Observe the “con-
necting to recorder” status window appears.
(f) From the pull down menu, click on Power => AC Power On.
NOTE: Observe the “connecting to recorder” status window appears.
(g) Verify that the AC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(h) Click on the Information tab in the test section of the menu.
(i) Enter appropriate information into Department, Part Number and Serial
Number fields.

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(j) From the pull down menu , click on Test=> Test Mode=> Return−to−Ser-
vice Test. Ensure that the Return−to−Service is checked.
(k) From the pull down menu, click on Test=>Start Test.
(l) Follow the instructions below as it appears presented by the software.
(m) Read and click on Yes.

Figure 114. CVR Test, Instruction Message

(n) Read and click on OK.

Figure 115. CVR Test, Warning Message

(o) Remove front cable and click on OK.

Figure 116. CVR Test, Instruction Message

(p) Enter in the current value in amps (typically .085) in window and click on
OK.

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Figure 117. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry

(q) Verify that the AC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(r) Enter the current value in amps (typically .21) in window and click on OK.

Figure 118. CVR Test, Power Consumption Entry

(s) Connect the recorder front cable and click on OK.

Figure 119. CVR Test, Instruction Message

(t) Verify that the AC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(u) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.
(v) Click on Yes. The autotest will now proceed in completing the autotest
which will take approximately 30 minutes or less.

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Figure 120. CVR Test, Proceed Message

(w) At the end of the test, save the report by selecting File => Test Report =>
Save Report.
NOTE: The test report is named with the part number of the Unit Under
Test and the serial number provided in the Information section
of the test. The test report is located in the following default loc-
ation: C:\Program Files\L−3Com\CVR Tester\Reports. This file is
in an ASCII text file format.
(x) If the autotest is successful, clear the fault history log by the pull down
menu, click on Test=>Clear Fault History.

D. READ−OUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − Autotest Descriptions

The following provides detailed descriptions of the test performed during the autotest
function.
(1) Power Test
Prompts the user for AC/DC power usage as in the following AC example:
Please remove the front panel cable from the recorder now and click the ”OK” but-
ton.
Please enter the AC power consumption (in amps or watts)
Please enter the AC power consumption (in amps or watts)
Please connect the recorder front panel cable and press the ”OK” button.
Example report message(s):

08:02:13 PASSED Power(AC) (Expected <= 12 watts) Results = (12 watts − 4

watts) = 8 watts

08:02:23 PASSED Power(DC) (Expected <= 11 watts) Results = (12.375 watts

– 2.2 watts) = 10.175 watts

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(2) Fault Log

Displays the current recorder fault log for user review and prompts the user:
Continue CVR Tests?
Example report message(s):

08:02:32 PASSED Fault History

(3) Bulk Erase

Part 1 – record audio out and verify 400 Hz bulk erase tone.
Part 2 – record audio out and verify absence of bulk erase tone during rotor data
output.
Part 3 – record audio out and verify absence of bulk erase with recording disabled.
Example report message(s):

08:02:42 PASSED Bulk Erase #1 (Expected 400 Hz) Results = 400.0 Hz

08:02:50 PASSED Bulk Erase #2 with active Rotor Speed (Expected <> 400
Hz) Results = 123.0 Hz

08:02:58 PASSED Bulk Erase #3 with No Recording (Expected <> 400 Hz)
Results = 3334.6 Hz

(4) Test Tone

Enable push to test and verify push to test indicator is set.
Example report message(s):

08:03:06 PASSED Test Tone (Expected Push−To−Test indicator) Results =

Push−To−Test indicator set

(5) GMT 429

Record simulated GMT−429 data (label 125 first and label 150 second) and verify 10
good patterns are recorded for each label.
Example report message(s):

08:03:22 PASSED GMT 429 (Label 125) (Expected 10 patterns) Results = 10

good patterns08:03:42 PASSED GMT 429 (Label 150) (Expected 10 patterns)
Results = 10 good patterns

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(6) Rotor Speed

Part 1 – Record simulated 6000 Hz rotor speed data and verify data is within 2% of
sent frequency.
Part 2 – Record simulated 7 Hz rotor speed data and verify data is within 2% of sent
frequency.
Example report message(s):

08:03:52 PASSED Rotor Speed 6000 Hz (Expected 4 patterns > 5880.0 Hz <
6120.0 Hz) Results = 5998.0 Hz, 6026.4 Hz, 6026.4 Hz, 6026.4 Hz

08:04:03 PASSED Rotor Speed 7 Hz (Expected 4 patterns > 6.9 Hz < 7.1 Hz)
Results = 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz

(7) Channel Balance

Record simulated 1000 Hz ½ reference level data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and
verify amplitude all within 3 dB.
Record simulated 1000 Hz 1/10 reference level data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4
and verify amplitude all within 3 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:04:52 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 0.5 ref (All within 3 dB) Results = HQ1
5.2 /HQ2 5.3 /HQ3 5.1 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 5.0 /SQV2 5.4 /SQV3 5.4 /SQC 5.5
dBV

08:05:40 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 0.1 ref (All within 3 dB) Results = HQ1
−8.3 /HQ2 −8.2 /HQ3 −8.4 /HQC −9.4 /SQV1 −8.0 /SQV2 −8.1 /SQV3 −8.1
/SQC −9.1 dBV

(8) Frequency Response

Record simulated 150 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 1000 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 3500 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 5000 Hz ½ reference data for channel 4.
Record simulated 6000 Hz ½ reference data for channel 4.
Verify amplitude all within 6 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:06:28 Frequency Resp 150 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 3.6 /HQ2 3.8 /HQ3 3.5
/HQC 1.4 /SQV1 3.9 /SQV2 3.9 /SQV3 3.9 /SQC 3.9 dBV

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08:07:15 Frequency Resp 1000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 5.2 /HQ2 5.3 /HQ3
5.1 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 5.4 /SQV2 5.4 /SQV3 5.4 /SQC 5.4 dBV

08:08:02 Frequency Resp 3500 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 3.3 /HQ2 2.9 /HQ3
2.5 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 3.7 /SQV2 3.7 /SQV3 3.8 /SQC 3.5 dBV
08:08:12 Frequency Resp 5000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQC 4.9 dBV

08:08:23 Frequency Resp 6000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQC 4.9 dBV

08:08:23 PASSED Frequency Resp (All within 6 dB)

(9) Signal to Noise and Distortion

Record simulated data at each of the following frequencies once at 0 reference level
and again at 1/10 reference).
Frequencies for HQ1, HQ2, HQ3, HQCAM, SQV1, and SQCAM are:
206, 282, 386, 529, 724, 993, 1360, 1864, 2554 and 3500 Hz.
Frequencies for HQCAM and SQCAM are:
217, 314, 454, 656, 949, 1372, 1984 and 2869 Hz.
Frequencies for HQCAM only are:
4148 and 6000 Hz.
Verify HQ > 24.0 dB and SQ > 20.0 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:09:38 PASSED SN+D 150 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ > 24.0 dB SQ > 20.0
dB) Results = HQ1 35.0 /HQ2 34.6 /HQ3 35.3 /HQC 36.9 /SQV1 32.1 /SQV2
31.6 /SQV3 32.0 /SQC 31.6 dB

08:35:07 PASSED SN+D 150 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQC > 24.0 dB SQC > 20.0
dB) Results = HQC 30.7 /SQC 25.9 dB

(10) Crosstalk Audio

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and calculate differ-
ence between driven and non−driven channels. Verify difference is less than −40
dB.
Example report message(s):

08:41:34 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 11.2 /HQ2 −101.0 /HQ3 −109.9 /HQC −128.1
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −84.4 dBV

08:41:49 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −101.3 /HQ2 11.2 /HQ3 −115.3 /HQC −107.5
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −72.3 dBV

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08:42:04 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.8 /HQ2 −127.4 /HQ3 11.1 /HQC −104.4
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −72.0 dBV

08:42:19 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −304.9 /HQ3 −111.7 /HQC 11.1
/SQV −72.4 /SQC 11.4 dBV

(11) Crosstalk Data

NOTE: Test for combination recorders where both flight data and voice data
are being recorded.
Perform a Channel Balance to determine and store results for each channel 1,2,3
and 4.
Record 6000 Hz simulated rotor data and simulated GMT 429 and calculate channel
results minus channel balance results. Verify difference is less than −34 dB
Example report message(s):

08:43:07 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (All within 3 dB) Results = HQ1
11.2 /HQ2 11.2 /HQ3 11.0 /HQC 11.1 /SQV1 11.0 /SQV2 11.3 /SQV3 11.4
/SQC 11.5 dBV

08:43:23 PASSED Crosstalk (Data) 6000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Crosstalk −

Channel Bal < −34 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −125.7 /HQ3 −304.8 /HQC
−49.8 /SQV −83.4 /SQC −82.8 dB

(12) Audio Out Monitor

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and verify amplitudes
by part number:
Part# 2100−10X0 = 2.45 +/−20% Audio Out level (VRMS)
Part# 2100−30X3−00 = 2.45 +/−20% Audio Out level (VRMS)
Part# S200−XXX−XX = 4.6 − 8.4 Audio Out level (VRMS)
Example report message(s):

08:45:17 PASSED Audio Out Monitor 1000 Hz (Expected 0.358 +/−20 percent
VRMS) Results = HQ1 0.322 /HQ2 0.323 /HQ3 0.321 /HQC 0.319 VRMS

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(13) Signal To No Signal

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and store results then
record no data for channels 1,2,3 and 4 and compare differences between signal
data results and no signal data results. Verify difference is less than −48 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:47:12 PASSED Sig To No Sig 0 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ < −48 dB SQ <
−40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −122.6 /HQ3 −108.4 /HQC −115.4 /SQV1
−82.7 /SQV2 −82.2 /SQV3 −80.7 /SQC −85.0 dB

(14) Shutdown
Part 1 – enable delayed shutdown.
Part 2 – verify shutdown is detected (CVR fault set) after > 9 and < 10 minutes.
Part 3 – verify shutdown is terminated following a push to test and recording is re-
sumed.
Example report message(s):

08:47:13 PASSED Shutdown Initialization (Shutdown issued − Please wait

9−10 minutes...)

08:56:14 PASSED Shutdown CVR Fault (Expected CVR fault to occur) Result
= CVR Fault

08:56:27 PASSED Shutdown Push−to−Test (Expected 1000 Hz frequency)

Results = 999.9 Hz

(15) Capacitor
Power off recorder and verify recorder is still powered after 200 milliseconds but not
powered after 2 seconds.
Example report message(s):

08:56:32 PASSED Capacitor − GSE powered after 200 milliseconds but not
after 2 seconds

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(16) FSK Time (V1.1 BETA)

Cycle power to recorder to reset for FSK input then record simulated 16000 sps FSK
data and then simulated GMT 429 data (label 150) first with channel 1 output and
again with channel 3 output. Verify 9 good FSK data patterns and a switch to 9 good
GMT 429 data patterns for each channel 1 and channel 3.
Example report message(s):

14:50:07 PASSED FSK Time HQ1 (Playback)(Expected 9 patterns) Results = 9

good patterns

14:50:07 PASSED FSK Time HQ1 (GMT Switch) (Expected 9 patterns) Results
= 9 good patterns

14:50:53 PASSED FSK Time HQ3 (Playback)(Expected 9 patterns) Results = 9

good patterns

14:50:53 PASSED FSK Time HQ3 (GMT Switch) (Expected 9 patterns) Results
= 9 good patterns

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E. ROC/6 − Audio Setup Procedure

NOTE: L−3AR recommends that an Audio Setup check be performed
every two years, or if the Sound Blaster Audio card is replaced
on the ROC/6−CATS RIU System.
The Sound Blaster Audio Card in the ROC/6 must be set up to ensure that the prop-
er reference voltage levels of the audio test signals are sent to the RIU for testing
the FA2100CVR. The Audio Setup is only required when the RIU or Sound Blaster
Audio Adapter card is removed or replace by a new one or when the autotest results
indicate that the Audio Adapter Card is not outputting the proper signal levels. Indic-
ation of this is when a known good CVR is failing all of the the autotest audio test
functions.
The audio setup process requires the use of the Audio Setup Cable Assembly, p/n:
17TES0417, refer to Figure 121.
LOOP BACK
CONNECTOR

Figure 121. Audio Setup Cable Assembly, 17TES0417

NOTE: Selections on the toggle switches of the Audio Setup Cable Assembly, pn
17TES0417, override channel selections made in the CATS software. For
example, if the user selects channels 1,2,3,4 in the Audio Reference Setup
Utility, but selects CH1 on the cable toggle switches, the Audio Reference
Level will be calculated for Channel 1. Reference values calculated for
Channel 1 are functionally equivalent to reference values for channels 2−3.

(1) Sound Card Input/Output Setup

CAUTION: Remove power from the the RIU before proceeding. If the connector is discon-
nected with power applied to the RIU, the RIU may be damaged.
(a) Attach the loop−back connector of the Audio Setup Cable, p/n:
17TES0417, to the Recorder Interface cable, p/n: 17TES0416, coming
from the RIU. Connect the Audio Setup Cable, p/n 17TES0417, to multi-
meter set to “Volts AC”.
(b) Ensure that the RIU Sound Card In (SND IN (J3)) cable is connected to
the Sound Card Line−In (blue connector).

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(c) Ensure that the RIU Sound Card Out (SND OUT (J5)) cable is connected
to the Sound Card Line−Out (green connector).
(d) Apply DC or AC power to the RIU.
(e) If the CATS test page is not shown, Click the L−3 CVR Test Icon on the
Window desktop. Click the OK button on the Monitor Audio Channel Pop−
up menu.
(f) From the pull down menu, click on Power at the top of the window and
select Recorder Interface Reset.
NOTE: This will load the Altera chip in the RIU unit. Observe the “con-
necting to recorder” status window appears.
(g) From the pull down menu, click on Power => DC Power On or AC Power
On.
NOTE: Observe the “connecting to recorder” status window appears.
(h) Verify that the DC LED or AC LED on the front of the RIU is on.
(i) Click the Speaker button (Volume Control) to display the Playback Control
menu.
(j) Please refer to and perform steps (2) through (14) of Section 5.B.
“Read-Out Center/7 (ROC/7) - Sound Card Setup.”
(2) Part 1 – Sound Card Output Adjustment
(a) Select Utilities => Audio Reference Level Utility to run the Audio Refer-
ence Utility from the CVR Tester menu. At the CVR Tester Pop−up menu,
select the OK button

Figure 122. Audio Reference Level Utility, Warning Message

(b) Select Channel 1 check box ion the Audio Reference Level Menu.

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Figure 123. Audio Reference Level Utility, Menu

(c) Load 1000Hz full amplitude .wav file by selecting File => Open File on the
Audio Reference Utility. Select Setup_1000Hz.wav. and click on Open.

Figure 124. Audio Reference Level Utility, File Open Menu

(d) Ensure the MultiMeter is connected to the Audio Setup Loop−back cable.
Set the toggle switches to the following settings: (Switch Settings: Chan-
nel 1 and No Audio Out).
(e) At the Audio Reference Level menu, ensure that the Channel 1 check box
is selected. Select Sound => Play Sound to output the 1000 Hz wave file
to the sound card.

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Figure 125. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound

(f) Adjust the Audio Reference Level menu volume slider so that the meter
reads 3 Volts RMS or as close as possible to this voltage (without going
over 3 Volts RMS).
(g) From the Audio Reference Level Menu select Sound => Stop Play to
stop audio output to the sound card.
(h) Set the toggle switches on the loop−back connector to the following set-
tings: (Switch Settings: Channel 4 and No Audio Out).
(i) At the Audio Reference Level menu, ensure that the Channel 4 check box
is selected and Channel 1 is deselected. Select Sound => Play Sound to
output the 1000 Hz wave file to the sound card.

Figure 126. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound

(j) Adjust the Audio Reference Level menu volume slider so that the meter
reads 2 Volts RMS or as close as possible to this voltage (without going
over 2 Volts RMS).
(k) From the Audio Reference Level menu select Sound => Stop Play to
stop audio output to the sound card.

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(l) Select Store Result =>Output Results. A pop−up window will appear dis-
playing the current REFERENCE, and the new VOICE VOLUME and CAM
VOLUME values.

Figure 127. Audio Reference Level Utility, Confirmation

(m) Select Yes to update the Setup reference level file with the values dis-
played, or select No to cancel the update of the Setup reference level file.
(n) Close the Audio Reference Level menu by selecting the Close button.
NOTE: The Audio Reference Utility volume value is used to define the VOICE
VOLUME for channels 1,2,3 and the CAM VOLUME for channel 4, for
output to the recorder during CVR tests.

(3) Part 2 – Sound Card Input Adjustment

(a) Set the toggle switches on the Loop−Back Connector to the following set-
tings: (Switch Settings: Channel 1 and Audio Out).
(b) Select Utilities => Audio Reference Level Utility to run the Audio Refer-
ence Utility from the CVR Tester menu. At the CVR Tester Pop−up menu,
select the OK button

Figure 128. Audio Reference Level Utility, Warning Message

(c) Select Channel 1 check box ion the Audio Reference Level Menu.

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Figure 129. Audio Reference Level Utility, Menu

(d) Load 1000Hz full amplitude .wav file by selecting File => Open File on the
Audio Reference Utility. Select Setup_1000Hz.wav. and click on Open.

Figure 130. Audio Reference Level Utility, File Open Menu

(e) From the menu bar under Utilities, select Audio Reference Utility. Select
the check box next to Channel 1 and deselect Channel 4 check box. Se-
lect Sound => Play Sound to output the 1000 Hz wave file to the sound
card.

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Figure 131. Audio Reference Level Utility, Play Sound

(f) Adjust the Audio Reference Level volume slider so that the meter reads
2.45 Volts RMS or as close as possible to this voltage.
(g) From the Audio Reference Level menu select Sound => Record Sound
to record the input sound.
(h) From the Audio Reference Level menu select Sound => Stop Record to
stop recording.
(i) From the Audio Reference Level menu select Sound => Stop Play to
stop audio output from the sound card.
(j) From the Audio Reference Level menu select Store Results => Input
Results to calculate and display the REFERENCE value or Correction
Factor (CF).

Figure 132. Sound Card Input Results

(k) Click OK to continue with the update or Cancel to stop the update. Fol-
lowing an OK click a pop−up window will appear displaying the new REF-
ERENCE, and current VOICE VOLUME and CAM VOLUME values.

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Figure 133. CVR Tester, Update Reference Level

(l) Select Yes to update the audio setup reference level file with the values
displayed, or select No to cancel the update of the audio setup reference
level file.
(m) Close the Audio Reference Level menu by selecting the Close button.
(n) Remove power from the RIU
CAUTION: Remove power from the the RIU before proceeding to the next step.
If the connector is disconnected with power applied to the RIU, the
RIU may be damaged.
(o) Remove the Audio Setup Loop−Back Connector, p/n: 17TES0417.
NOTE: This reference value will be used to adjust the audio voltages
read from the audio output of a 600 ohm recorder during CVR
tests. For example, if 1.952 Volts RMS is read from the sound
card then Correction Factor = 2.45 VRMS / 1.952 VRMS. If the
Volts RMS value read is less than 1 Volt RMS then and error
message will be displayed. In this case, verify that all of the
cables are working and are installed correctly.
NOTE: The setup reference level file is named ri_Ref_Level.txt and is
located in the CVR Tester local subdirectory.
Sample ri_Ref_Level.txt file:
; RI Sound Card reference level
;
; REFERENCE value equals 2.45 VRMS / X VRMS read from sound card.
; Example: 1.255 VRMS REFERENCE = (2.45 VRMS/ 1.952 VRMS read from sound
; card)
; VOICE VOLUME value for Full Reference or 3 Volts RMS input to recorder
; CAM VOLUME value for Full Reference or 2 Volts RMS input to recorder
REFERENCE = 1.255
VOICE VOLUME = 9509
CAM VOLUME = 6168

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F. ROC/6 − AUDIO DOWNLOAD & PLAYBACK

NOTE: ROSE 4.0 or higher on a ROC or RAU is recommended to download

directly from a CVR and convert audio into a .WAV for playback. Re-
fer to the Read-Out Support Equipment / Recorder Interface Software
version 4.0 or Higher Operator’s Manual, p/n 165E1696-03, to Re-
trieve Flight Data and / or Audio Data from a Recorder.

NOTE: When decompressing Standard Quality Audio from a 2−Hr.

FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1020−XX, pre Hardware MOD−DOT #7, you
must have the RIU powered and the Altera chip reset using the Power
−> RIU Interface Reset command.

This is required because hardware inside the RIU is used for con-
verting of the 2−bit compressed Standard Quality Combined (SQV)
and Standard Quality CAM (SQC) channels.

This is not a requirement for the High Quality Channels (HQV & HQC)
because this 3−bit compression is converted using the CATS soft-
ware. The FA2100CVRs that have Hardware MOD−DOT #7 installed
have full two hour High−Quality for all four audio channels as does
all 30−Minute FA2100CVRs.

(1) Click on the Copy button. Set the File Name to Filename.cvr (the system will
use a default file name with the part number of the recorder and serial number
that was entered in the information fields of the test section).
(2) Click on the Save button.
(3) Select either Full Audio Data Download or Copy data from last XX Hrs. XX
Min. Click OK. Copying of the data will start.
(4) When the “Copy Data is Complete” box is shown click on Yes. On the Decom-
pression Options menu select HQV1 through HQV3 and HQC. If using an
FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1020−XX, pre MOD−DOT #7 unit also select the
Standard Quality Audio data SQV & SQC. Click OK.
(5) Click on the Microphone button. Select the Left Channel to be HQV1 and the
Right Channel to be HQC. Click OK to exit the dialog box.
(6) Click on the Play button. Confirm that the display changes and that the speak-
ers output the audio. Click on the Stop button when satisfied that the data is
being played back properly.
(7) Click on File => Exit to leave CVR Tester.

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Table 101. 17TES0400 READOUT CENTER/6 (ROC/6) − Parts List

Part Number Description Mfg.

Read-Out Center/6 − Full CVR/FDR Configuration
17TES0400 L-3 Com
(The following items are included with the ROC/6).

17TES0410 Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) L-3 Com

17TES0411 Cable, RIU to AC Power In L-3 Com

17TES0412 Cable, RIU to DC Power In L-3 Com

17TES0413 Cable, RIU to Sound Card (2ea.) L-3 Com

17TES0415 Cable, RIU to USB L-3 Com

17TES0416 Cable, RIU to CVR L-3 Com

17TES0417 Cable Assembly, Audio Setup L-3 Com

17TES0420 CATS Software, FA2100 L-3 Com

17TES0070 CICC/2 Assembly L-3 Com

17TES0072 Cable Assembly, FA2100−CICC/2 L-3 Com

17TES0321 Read-Out System Equipment Software (ROSE 4.X) L-3 Com

17TES0058 FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly L-3 Com

Obsolete
w/ROC−7s
883E4557−00 CD, Soundblaster Audigy
mnf. After
07/14.

17TES0076 RUFS Recorder Interface, USB L-3 Com

17TES0425 Speakers (2), 110 Vac (U.S. − Standard) Optional

17TES0426 Speakers (2), 220 Vac (Non−U.S. − Standard) Optional

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6. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7), WINDOWS 7, AUTO−TESTING

This section provides instructions for connecting the Recorder Interface Unit to the ROC
and FA2100 under test. Refer to Figure 134 for the ROC/7 w/CVR Automated Test Sta-
tion Software (CATS) FA2100CVR test setup diagram.
CAUTION:Before proceeding, ensure that the power input select switch on the ROC is in
the proper electrical setting: 115 Vac or 230 Vac. If power input select switch is
not in the proper setting, this will cause failure or damage in the units.

A. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) Interconnects

CAUTION:Make certain that all power is turned off before attaching cables. Failure to
turn off power before attaching cables will result in immediate and serious
damage to the unit.
CAUTION:Only connect DC OR AC input voltage. Do not connect both input voltages at
the same time.
(1) Connect input power as detailed below, depending on the type of input power
used.
(a) For DC power, connect the DC power cable (17TES0412) from the DC
Power connector (J8) on the rear of the RIU to a DC power supply that
can generate 28 Volts 1 Amp.
(b) For AC power, connect the AC power cable (17TES0411) from the AC
Power connector (J7) into a watt meter that handles 115Vac, 400 Hz. Plug
the watt meter into a 115 Vac 400Hz AC power supply
(2) Plug the cable (17TES0418 for ROC/7) into the rear of the recorder to be
tested. Plug the SCSI connector into “Rear Connector Intfc” (J1) and plug the
blue connector into the blue “AC RCDR Power Test” (J9) connector. Both of
these connectors are on the RIU front panel.
(3) Connect the cable (17TES0072) between the recorder front ATE connector and
the connector on the front of the RIU labeled “GSE Intfc” (J2).
(4) Connect the USB Interface cable (17TES0415) between the RIU rear panel
connector (J4) and a USB connector on the ROC.
NOTE: Make the following audio connections from the RIU to Sound Blaster
sound card or to the motherboard sound system depending on the
serial number of the ROC/7. Newer ROC/7 manufactured after Jun.
2014 do not contain the Sound Blaster auxiliary card.
(5) Attach the RIU Sound Card In (SND IN (J3)) cable 17TES0413 to the Sound
Card Line−In (or Microphone−In) which is the blue connector.
(6) Attach the RIU Sound Card Out (SND OUT (J5)) 17TES0413 cable to the
Sound Card Line−Out which is the green connector.

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(7) Connect the DIN CABLE from the speakers to the middle Speaker Out (SPKRS
OUT (J6)) connector on the front panel of the RIU.
(8) After all connections are made to the RIU, apply power to the RIU. This can be
either 28 Vdc or 115 Vac, 400 Hz.
(9) Apply power to the PC; the ROC and observe that the PC boots to the Win-
dows desktop.

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CVR AUTOMATED TEST

J4 USB 4‐PIN SOFTWARE (CATS 2.0)
RIU UNIVERSAL SERIAL
BUS INTERFACE 17TES0420
17TES0415
POWER
RIU DC POWER INPUT INPUT
SELECT
RIU AC POWER INPUT 17TES0412 (DC)- J8
17TES0411 (AC)- J7

DC
AC 5A
1A
RECORDER INTERFACE
UNIT (RIU)
17TES0710
R-SPKR *
J4
USB
GREEN BLUE
REAR
CONNECTOR J9
INTFC RCDR AC
PWR TEST
GSE
INTFC J1
SND SOUND CARD
SPKRS
OUT
OUT DC
PWR SND RED
AC LIGHT
IND IN YELLOW
J2 LIGHT
J5 ROC/7
J3 SND OUT - GREEN
17TES0413 17TES0700
J6 SND IN - BLUE FA2100
17TES0413 SOFTWARE UPLOAD
L-SPKR * CABLE ASSEMBLY
17TES0058
J6 (use for software
RIU AUDIO OUTPUT uploading only)
(SPKRS)

RECORDER INTERFACE
CABLE ASSY. 17TES0418

(FA2100‐CICC/2) COMPUTER
INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
ASSY. 17TES0072

* Note: Speakers are optional for ROC/7.

To order speakers from L-3AR use: p/n:
17TES0425 (110V) or 17TES0426 (220V) CVR RECORDER

Figure 134. ROC/7 with CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS 2.0)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP − ROC/7’s DMF: Pre Jul. 2014.

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CVR AUTOMATED TEST

J4 USB 4‐PIN SOFTWARE (CATS 2.0)
RIU UNIVERSAL SERIAL
BUS INTERFACE 17TES0420
17TES0415
POWER
RIU DC POWER INPUT INPUT
SELECT
RIU AC POWER INPUT 17TES0412 (DC)- J8
17TES0411 (AC)- J7

DC
AC 5A GREEN
1A
RECORDER INTERFACE
UNIT (RIU)
17TES0710
R-SPKR *
J4 BLUE
USB J9
REAR RCDR AC
CONNECTOR PWR TEST
INTFC

GSE
INTFC J1
SND
SPKRS OUT
PWR SND OUT DC
RED SND OUT - GREEN
IND IN AC LIGHT 17TES0413
YELLOW
J2 LIGHT
J5
J6 ROC/7
J3 SND IN - BLUE 17TES0700
17TES0413 FA2100
SOFTWARE UPLOAD
L-SPKR * CABLE ASSEMBLY
17TES0058
J6 (use for software
RIU AUDIO OUTPUT uploading only)
(SPKRS)

RECORDER INTERFACE
CABLE ASSY. 17TES0418

(FA2100‐CICC/2) COMPUTER
INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
ASSY. 17TES0072

* Note: Speakers are optional for ROC/7.

To order speakers from L-3AR use: p/n:
17TES0425 (110V) or 17TES0426 (220V) CVR RECORDER

Figure 135. ROC/7 with CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS 2.0)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP − ROC/7’s DMF: Post Feb. 2015.

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B. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Sound Card Setup

(1) Double−click the CVDR Test icon on the ROC to start the software. The applic-
ation will launch with the Channels control screen displayed, as illustrated in
Figure 136.

Figure 136. CATS, Channels Control Screen

(2) In the Channels control screen, click OK. The Channels control screen will dis-
appear.
(3) Click the Volume control icon (it is the icon that looks like a speaker). The
Volume Mixer − Speakers (SB Audigy) control displays, see Figure 137.

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Figure 137. Volume Control

(4) Under Applications, click Sound Systems, then click the Recording tab. This
will display the Sound control window illustrated on the following page.

Figure 138. Sound Control, Recording

(5) Select the Recording tab.

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(6) Highlight and select Line−in.

(7) Click on Properties.

Figure 139. Line−In Properties, Line−In Level

(8) Select the Levels tab.
(9) Make sure that the Line−In level is set at 100 (move the Line−In slider to
maximum.)
(c) Click on OK.

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Figure 140. Sound, Playback Devices

(10) Click on the Playback tab.
(11) Highlight Speakers.
(12) Click on Properties.

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Figure 141. Speaker Properties, Levels

(13) Select the Levels tab.
(14) Make sure Playback Control is set at 100. (move the Playback Control slider
to its maximum setting)
(15) Make sure that the four remaining controls, Microphone, Line−In, Auxiliary,
and S/PDIF−In are all muted. Volume slider levels do not need modification
since these input volumes have been muted.
(16) Click OK.

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Figure 142. Volume Mixer, Speaker Levels

(17) In the Volume Mixer, make sure both sliders are all the way up.
(18) Close the Volume Mixer.

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C. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − CATS Autotest

CAUTION:Ensure power is removed from the the RIU before proceeding. If the cable, p/n:
17TES0418 is connected to rear of the unit with the power applied to the RIU,
the RIU may be damaged.

CAUTION:Only connect DC OR AC input voltage. Do not connect both input voltages at

the same time. Connecting both types of input voltages simultaneously will
result in damage to the RIU.
NOTE: The autotest can be performed using DC or AC applied to the RIU.
When autotesting using DC power, proceed to CATS Autotest us-
ing DC power paragraph C.(1). when autotesting using AC power,
proceed to CATS Autotest using AC power paragraph C.(2). When
autotesting using both DC and AC power,to CATS Autotest using
AC and DC power paragraph C.(2).

(1) ROC/7 − CATS Autotest using DC power

To perform the CATS Autotest using DC power only, follow the procedures below:
(a) Ensure that the RIU has no power applied, power is removed if not al-
ready done. Connect a CVR to the RIU using the cable, p/n:17TES0418
(ROC/7) for the recorder rear connector and cable, p/n:17TES0072 for the
recorder front connector.
(b) If the power supply does not include a built−in multimeter, set up an inline
RMS multimeter. Set to DC amps
(c) Apply power to the RIU using 28 Vdc.
(d) If the CATS test page is not shown, click the L-3 CVDR Test icon on the
Windows desktop.
(e) Click the Ok button on the Monitor Audio Channel pop-up menu.
(f) From the Menu bar, click on Power and select Recorder Interface Reset
from the drop down menus.
NOTE: This will load the Altera chip in the RIU unit. Observe the “con-
necting to the recorder” status window appears.

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Observe

Figure 143. CATS, Connecting Pop-Up

(g) On the tool bar, select Power.

Figure 144. CATS, Power Toggle

NOTE: When DC power is applied verify the appropriate LED is lit up on

the RIU.
(h) Click on the Information tab in the Test section of the menu.
(i) Enter appropriate information into Department, Part Number, and Serial
Number fields.
(j) On the tool bar, select Start Test.

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Figure 145. CATS, Start Test Toggle

(k) In the “Test Mode and Options” dialog box, select either Return−to−Ser-
vice or Selectable Test Options, then click on OK.

Figure 146. CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen

NOTE: If a full return to service test is not desired then select the “Se-
lectable Test Options” radio button and choose the test options
desired. Figure 147 will appear as confirmation.

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NOTE: Figure 147 is only displayed if “Selectable Test Option” is cho-

sen from the CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen.

Figure 147. CATS, CVDR Test Confirmation

NOTE: Follow the instructions displayed in the confirmation window.

(l) Read and click on Yes.

Figure 148. CATS, CVDR Warning Message

(m) Remove front cable and click on OK.

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Figure 149. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window

(n) Read the current DC amps value from the built-in multimeter on the power
supply or from the inline RMS multimeter. And enter in the value in amps
in window and click on OK.

Figure 150. CATS, Power Test Input

(o) Read the current DC amps value from the built-in multimeter on the power
supply or from the inline RMS multimeter. And enter in the value in amps
in window and click on OK.

Figure 151. CATS, Power Test Input

(p) Connect the recorder front cable and click on OK.

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Figure 152. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window

(q) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.

Figure 153. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log

(r) Click on Yes on the dialog box to clear the fault logs.

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Figure 154. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation

(s) Click on Yes on the dialog box to clear the latched faults and fault history
log.

Figure 155. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Confirmation
(t) Click on Ok.

Figure 156. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Successful
(u) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.

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Figure 157. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log

(v) Click on Yes. The autotest will now proceed in completing the autotest
which will take approximately 30 minutes or less.

Figure 158. CATS, Continue Test Confirmation

(w) At the end of the test, save the report by selecting File => Test Report =>
Save Report.

NOTE: The test report is named with the part number of the Unit Under Test and
the serial number provided in the Information section of the test. The test
report is located in the following default location: C:\Program
Files\L−3Com\CVRTester\Reports. This file is in an ASCII text file format.

(x) If the autotest is successful, clear the fault history log by the pull down
menu, click on Test=>Clear Fault History.

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Figure 159. CATS, Test Results Screen

CAUTION:Ensure power is removed from the the RIU before proceeding. If the cable, p/n:
17TES0418 is connected to rear of the unit with the power applied to the RIU,
the RIU may be damaged.

CAUTION:Only connect DC OR AC input voltage. Do not connect both input voltages at

the same time. Connecting both types of input voltages simultaneously will
result in damage to the RIU.
(2) ROC/7 − CATS Autotest using AC power
To perform the CATS Autotest using AC power only, follow the procedures below:
(a) Ensure that the RIU has no power applied, power is removed. If not al-
ready done. Connect a CVR to the RIU using the cable, p/n:17TES0418
(ROC/7) for the recorder rear connector and cable , p/n:17TES0072 for
the recorder front connector.
(b) If the power supply does not include a built−in multimeter, set up an inline
RMS multimeter. Set to AC amps
(c) Apply power to the RIU using 115 Vac, 400Hz.
(d) If the CATS test page is not shown, Click the L-3 CVDR Test Icon on the
Window desktop.
(e) Click the Ok button on the Monitor Audio Channel Pop-up menu.
(f) From the Menu Bar, click on Power and select Recorder Interface Reset
from the drop down menus.

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Observe

Figure 160. CATS, Connecting Pop-Up

(g) From the menu bar, select Power ==> Recorder Interface Reset.
NOTE: This will load the Altera chip in the RIU unit. Observe the “con-
necting to the recorder” status window appears.
(h) On the tool bar, select Power.

Figure 161. CATS, Power Toggle

NOTE: When AC power is applied verify the appropriate LED is lit up on
the RIU.
(i) Click on the Information tab in the test section of the menu.

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(j) Enter appropriate information into Department, Part Number and Serial
Number fields.
(k) On the tool bar, select Start Test.

Figure 162. CATS, Start Test Toggle

(l) In the “Test Mode and Options” dialog box, select either Re-
turn-to-Service or Selectable Test Options, and then click on OK.

Figure 163. CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen

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NOTE: If a full return to service test is not desired then select the “Se-
lectable Test Options” radio button and choose the test options
desired.

NOTE: Figure 164 is only displayed if you select “Selectable Test Op-
tion” from the CATS, Test Mode and Options Screen.

Figure 164. CATS, CVDR Test Confirmation

NOTE: Follow the instructions in Figure 165 as displayed by the software.

(m) Read and click on Yes.

Figure 165. CATS, CVDR Warning Message

(n) Remove front cable and click on OK.

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Figure 166. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window

(o) Read the current AC amps value from the built-in multimeter on the power
supply or from the inline RMS multimeter. And enter in the value in amps
in window and click on OK.

Figure 167. CATS, Power Test Input

(p) Read the current AC amps value from the built-in multimeter on the power
supply or from the inline RMS multimeter. And enter in the value in amps
in window and click on OK.

Figure 168. CATS, Power Test Input

(q) Connect the recorder front cable and click on OK.

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Figure 169. CATS, CVDR Instruction Window

(r) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.

Figure 170. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log

(s) Click on Yes on the dialog box to clear the fault logs.

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Figure 171. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation

(t) Click on Yes on the dialog box to clear the latched faults and fault history
log.

Figure 172. CATS, CVDR Clear Fault Log Confirmation

(u) Click on Ok.

Figure 173. CATS, CVDR Clear Latched Faults and Log Successful
(v) Observe the Fault History Log window appears. Select Print if you want to
save the fault history or Close to continue.

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Figure 174. CATS, CVDR Fault History Log

(w) Click on Yes. The autotest will now proceed in completing the autotest
which will take approximately 30 minutes or less.

Figure 175. CATS, Continue Test Confirmation

(x) At the end of the test, save the report by selecting File => Test Report =>
Save Report.

NOTE: The test report is named with the part number of the Unit Under Test and
the serial number provided in the Information section of the test. The test
report is located in the following default location: C:\Program
Files\L−3Com\CVRTester\Reports. This file is in an ASCII text file format.

(y) If the autotest is successful, clear the fault history log by the pull down
menu, click on Test=>Clear Fault History.

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Figure 176. CATS, Test Results Screen

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D. READ OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Autotest Descriptions

The following provides detailed descriptions of the test performed during the autotest
function.
(1) Power Test
Test Prompts the user for AC/DC power usage as in the following AC example:
Please remove the front panel cable from the recorder now and click ”OK”.
Please enter the AC power consumption (in amps or watts)
Please enter the AC power consumption (in amps or watts)
Please connect the recorder front panel cable and press the ”OK” button.
Example report message(s):

08:02:13 PASSED Power(AC) (Expected <= 12 watts) Results = (12 watts − 4

watts) = 8 watts

08:02:23 PASSED Power(DC) (Expected <= 11 watts) Results = (12.375 watts

– 2.2 watts) = 10.175 watts

(2) Fault Log

Displays the current recorder fault log for user review and prompts the user:
“Clear fault log?”
Select “yes” when testing the FA2100 recorder and the full fault log is NOT to be
written to the test report.
Continue CVDR Tests?
Select “yes” to continue or “no” to stop testing.
Example report message(s)

08:02:32 PASSED Fault History

(3) Bulk Erase
Part 1 – record audio out and verify 400 Hz bulk erase tone.
Part 2 – record audio out and verify absence of bulk erase tone during rotor data
output.
Part 3 – record audio out and verify absence of bulk erase with recording disabled.
Example report message(s):

08:02:42 PASSED Bulk Erase #1 (Expected 400 Hz) Results = 400.0 Hz

08:02:50 PASSED Bulk Erase #2 with active Rotor Speed (Expected <> 400
Hz) Results = 123.0 Hz

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08:02:58 PASSED Bulk Erase #3 with No Recording (Expected <> 400 Hz)
Results = 3334.6 Hz

(4) Test Tone

Enable push to test and verify push to test indicator is set.
Example report message(s):

08:03:06 PASSED Test Tone (Expected Push−To−Test indicator) Results =

Push−To−Test indicator set

(5) GMT 429

Record simulated GMT−429 data (label 125 first and label 150 second) and verify 10
good patterns are recorded for each label.
Example report message(s):

08:03:22 PASSED GMT 429 (Label 125) (Expected 10 patterns) Results = 10

good patterns 08:03:42 PASSED GMT 429 (Label 150) (Expected 10 patterns)
Results = 10 good patterns

(6) Rotor Speed

Part 1 – Record simulated 6000 Hz rotor speed data and verify data is within 2% of
sent frequency.
Part 2 – Record simulated 7 Hz rotor speed data and verify data is within 2% of sent
frequency.
Example report message(s):

08:03:52 PASSED Rotor Speed 6000 Hz (Expected 4 patterns > 5880.0 Hz <
6120.0 Hz) Results = 5998.0 Hz, 6026.4 Hz, 6026.4 Hz, 6026.4 Hz

08:04:03 PASSED Rotor Speed 7 Hz (Expected 4 patterns > 6.9 Hz < 7.1 Hz)
Results = 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz, 7.0 Hz

(7) Channel Balance

Record simulated 1000 Hz ½ reference level data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and
verify amplitude all within 3 dB.
Record simulated 1000 Hz 1/10 reference level data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4
and verify amplitude all within 3 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:04:52 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 0.5 ref (All within 3 dB except HQC)
Results = HQ1 5.2 /HQ2 5.3 /HQ3 5.1 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 5.0 /SQV2 5.4 /SQV3

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5.4 /SQC −56.6 dBV

08:05:40 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 0.1 ref (All within 3 dB except HQC)
Results = HQ1 −8.3 /HQ2 −8.2 /HQ3 −8.4 /HQC −9.4 /SQV1 −8.0 /SQV2 −8.1
/SQV3 −8.1 /SQC −293.8 dBV

(8) Frequency Response

Record simulated 150 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 1000 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 3500 Hz ½ reference data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record simulated 5000 Hz ½ reference data for channel 4.
Record simulated 6000 Hz ½ reference data for channel 4.
Verify amplitude all within 6 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:06:28 Frequency Resp 150 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 3.6 /HQ2 3.8 /HQ3 3.5
/HQC 1.4 /SQV1 3.9 /SQV2 3.9 /SQV3 3.9 /SQC 3.9 dBV

08:07:15 Frequency Resp 1000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 5.2 /HQ2 5.3 /HQ3
5.1 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 5.4 /SQV2 5.4 /SQV3 5.4 /SQC 5.4 dBV

08:08:02 Frequency Resp 3500 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQ1 3.3 /HQ2 2.9 /HQ3
2.5 /HQC 5.1 /SQV1 3.7 /SQV2 3.7 /SQV3 3.8 /SQC 3.5 dBV

08:08:12 Frequency Resp 5000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQC 4.9 dBV

08:08:23 Frequency Resp 6000 Hz 0.5 ref Results = HQC 4.9 dBV

08:08:23 PASSED Frequency Resp (All within 6 dB)

(9) Signal to Noise and Distortion

Record simulated data at each of the following frequencies once at 1.0 reference
level and again at 1/10 reference). Verify HQ data is > 24.0 dB and SQ data is >
20.0 dB.
Return To Service Frequencies:
Frequencies for HQ1, HQ2, HQ3, HQCAM, SQV1, and SQCAM are:
150, 1000 and 3500 Hz.
Frequencies for HQCAM only are: 5000 and 6000 Hz.
Selectable Test Options Frequencies:
Frequencies for HQ1, HQ2, HQ3, HQCAM, SQV1, and SQCAM are:
150, 200, 250, 315, 400, 500, 630, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500

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and 3500 Hz.

Frequencies for HQCAM and SQCAM only is 3150 Hz.
Frequencies for HQCAM only are:
4148 and 6000 Hz.
Example Return to Service report message(s):
11:24:20 PASSED SN+D 150 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ > 24.0 dB SQ > 20.0 dB)
Results = HQ1 34.6 /HQ2 34.4 /HQ3 34.8 /HQC 36.4 /SQV1 30.9 /SQV2 31.0
/SQV3 30.6 /SQC 31.4 dB

11:26:44 PASSED SN+D 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ > 24.0 dB SQ > 20.0 dB)
Results = HQ1 27.0 /HQ2 26.9 /HQ3 26.7 /HQC 32.4 /SQV1 23.3 /SQV2 23.0
/SQV3 23.3 /SQC 23.3 dB

11:29:09 PASSED SN+D 3500 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ > 24.0 dB SQ > 20.0 dB)
Results = HQ1 30.6 /HQ2 30.2 /HQ3 30.4 /HQC 30.3 /SQV1 25.0 /SQV2 25.2
/SQV3 24.9 /SQC 25.5 dB
11:30:35 PASSED SN+D 5000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQC > 24.0 dB) Results = HQC
30.6 dB
11:31:07 PASSED SN+D 6000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQC > 24.0 dB) Results = HQC
27.7 dB

NOTE: Running the Signal to Noise and Distortion test in the Selectable
Test mode will perform additional tests at 200, 250, 315, 400,
500, 630, 800, 1250, 1600, 2000, 3150 and 4000 Hz.

(10) Crosstalk Audio

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 & 4 and calculate difference
between driven and non−driven channels. Verify difference is less than −40 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:41:34 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 11.2 /HQ2 −101.0 /HQ3 −109.9 /HQC −128.1
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −84.4 dBV

08:41:49 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −101.3 /HQ2 11.2 /HQ3 −115.3 /HQC −107.5
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −72.3 dBV

08:42:04 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.8 /HQ2 −127.4 /HQ3 11.1 /HQC −104.4
/SQV 11.4 /SQC −72.0 dBV

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08:42:19 PASSED Crosstalk (Audio) 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Driven − Non−
Driven < −40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −304.9 /HQ3 −111.7 /HQC 11.1
/SQV −72.4 /SQC 11.4 dBV

(11) Crosstalk Data

This is a test for CVDR recorders where both flight data and voice data are being
recorded.
A Channel Balance is performed prior to the cross talk data test to determine and
store results for each channel 1,2,3 and 4.
Record 6000 Hz simulated rotor data and simulated GMT 429 and calculate chan-
nel results minus channel balance results. Verify difference is less than −34 dB
Example report message(s):
08:43:07 PASSED Channel Bal 1000 Hz 1.0 ref (All within 3 dB) Results = HQ1
11.2 /HQ2 11.2 /HQ3 11.0 /HQC 11.1 /SQV1 11.0 /SQV2 11.3 /SQV3 11.4
/SQC 11.5 dBV

08:43:23 PASSED Crosstalk (Data) 6000 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected Crosstalk −

Channel Bal < −34 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −125.7 /HQ3 −304.8 /HQC
−49.8 /SQV −83.4 /SQC −82.8 dB

(12) FSK Time

This test cycles power to recorder to reset for FSK input then records simulated
16000 sps FSK data and then simulated GMT 429 data (label 150) first with channel
1 output and again with channel 3 output. It verifies 9 good FSK data patterns and a
switch to 9 good GMT 429 data patterns for each channel 1 and channel 3.
Example report message(s):
14:50:07 PASSED FSK Time HQ1 (Playback)(Expected 9 patterns) Results = 9
good patterns

14:50:07 PASSED FSK Time HQ1 (GMT Switch) (Expected 9 patterns) Results
= 9 good patterns

14:50:53 PASSED FSK Time HQ3 (Playback)(Expected 9 patterns) Results = 9

good patterns

14:50:53 PASSED FSK Time HQ3 (GMT Switch) (Expected 9 patterns) Results
= 9 good patterns

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(13) Audio Out Monitor

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and verify amplitudes
by part number:
Example report message(s):

08:26:43 PASSED Audio Out Monitor 1000 Hz (Expected 2.45 +/−20 percent
VRMS) Results = HQ1 2.319 /HQ2 2.338 /HQ3 2.317 /HQC 2.355 VRMS

(14) Signal To No Signal

Record simulated 1000 Hz data for each channel 1,2,3 and 4 and store results; then
record no data for channels 1,2,3 and 4 and compare differences between signal
data results and no signal data results. Verify difference is less than −48 dB.
Example report message(s):

08:47:12 PASSED Sig To No Sig 0 Hz 1.0 ref (Expected HQ < −48 dB SQ <
−40 dB) Results = HQ1 −304.9 /HQ2 −122.6 /HQ3 −108.4 /HQC −115.4 /SQV1
−82.7 /SQV2 −82.2 /SQV3 −80.7 /SQC −85.0 dB

(15) Shutdown
Remove recorder power and verify recorder continues to operate for > 9 and < 10
minutes after power is removed and shutdown is terminated following a push to test.
Part 1 – enable delayed shutdown.
Part 2 – verify shutdown is detected (CVR fault set) after > 9 and < 10 minutes.
Part 3 – verify shutdown is terminated following a push to test and recording is re-
sumed.
Example report message(s):

08:47:13 PASSED Shutdown Initialization (Shutdown issued − Please wait

9−10 minutes)

08:56:14 PASSED Shutdown CVDR Fault (Expected CVDR fault to occur) Res-
ult = CVDR Fault

08:56:27 PASSED Shutdown Push−to−Test (Expected 1000 Hz frequency)

Results = 999.9 Hz

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(16) Capacitor
Power off recorder and verify recorder is still powered after 200 milliseconds but not
powered after 2 seconds.
Example report message(s):

08:56:32 PASSED Capacitor − GSE powered after 200 milliseconds but not
after 2 seconds

(17) Data Link

Record simulated data link messages and verify 10 good data link messages.
Example report message(s):

08:58:00 PASSED DLR (Expected 10 patterns) Results = 10 good patterns

NOTE: If the L−3 DL_RTS software utility was previously used to write an
incrementing patterns into recorder memory then the Data Link test
will fail until this incrementing pattern is overwritten with simulated
data link messages.

(18) OMS
Read the OMS status words and verify CVR fault status and CVR part number and
serial number.
Example report message(s):
08:59:00 PASSED OMS Part 1 (Expected OMS Status to match)
08:59:10 PASSED OMS Part 2 (Expected OMS Part and Serial Numbers to match)
Results = pn2100−1025−22 sn000000000
(19) RIPS
Clear the FA2100 fault log and existing faults that might prevent RIPS test success.
Remove FA2100 recorder power and verify the recorder continues to operate for
over 9 minutes after power is removed.
Example report message(s):
09:00:02 RIPS Initialization (Power has been removed. Please wait 9 minutes)
09:09:15 PASSED RIPS (Expected no CVR Fault for over 9 minutes) Results =
No CVR Fault after power removed for over 9 minutes

(20) FRED
Verify FA2100 Flight Recorder Electronic Documentation (FRED) file exists or can be
written.
Example report message(s):
09:09:30 PASSED FRED – Engineering Units File CRC Verified

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(21) FDR
Clear the FA2100 fault log and existing faults that might prevent FDR test success.
Record simulated flight data and verify good flight data was recorded.
Example report message(s):
09:11:00 PASSED FDR Test Results = 1 minute(s) of good data

NOTE: The Data Link test, OMS test and FDR tests requires a CATS V2 RIU
and rear panel cable.

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7. READ−OUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − AUDIO DOWNLOAD & PLAYBACK

NOTE: ROSE 4.0 or higher on a ROC or RAU is recommended to download

directly from a CVR and convert audio into a .WAV for playback. Re-
fer to the Read-Out Support Equipment / Recorder Interface Software
version 4.0 or Higher Operator’s Manual, p/n 165E1696-03, to Re-
trieve Flight Data and / or Audio Data from a Recorder.

NOTE: When decompressing Standard Quality Audio from a 2−Hr.

FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100−1020−XX, pre Hardware MOD−DOT #7, you
must have the RIU powered and the Altera chip reset using the Power
−> RIU Interface Reset command.

This is required because hardware inside the RIU is used for con-
verting of the 2−bit compressed Standard Quality Combined (SQV)
and Standard Quality CAM (SQC) channels.

This is not a requirement for the High Quality Channels (HQV & HQC)
because this 3−bit compression is converted using the CATS soft-
ware. The FA2100CVRs that have Hardware MOD−DOT #7 installed
have full two hour High−Quality for all four audio channels as does
all 30−Minute FA2100CVRs.

(1) Click on the Copy button. Set the File Name to Filename.cvdr (the system will
use a default file name with the part number of the recorder and serial number
that was entered in the information fields of the test section).
(2) Click on the Save button.
(3) Select either Full Audio Data Download or Copy data from last XX Hrs. XX
Mins. Click OK. Copying of the data will start.
(4) When the “Copy Data is Complete” box is shown click on Yes. On the Decom-
pression Options menu select HQV1 through HQV3 and HQC. If using an
FA2100CVDR, p/n: 2100−1020−XX, pre MOD−DOT #7 unit also select the
Standard Quality Audio data SQV & SQC. Click OK.
(5) Click on the Microphone button. Select the Left Channel to be HQV1 and the
Right Channel to be HQC. Click OK to exit the dialog box.
(6) Click on the Play button. Confirm that the display changes and that the speak-
ers output the audio. Click on the Stop button when satisfied that the data is
being played back properly.
(7) Click on File => Exit to leave CVR Tester.

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Table 102. 17TES0700 READOUT CENTER/7 (ROC/7) − Parts List

Part Number Description Mfg.

Read-Out Center/7 − Full CVDR/FDR Configuration
17TES0700 L-3 Com
(The following items are included with the ROC/7).
17TES0710 Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) L-3 Com
17TES0411 Cable, RIU to AC Power In L-3 Com
17TES0412 Cable, RIU to DC Power In L-3 Com
17TES0413 Cable, RIU to Sound Card (2 ea.) L-3 Com
17TES0415 Cable, RIU to USB L-3 Com
17TES0417 Cable Assembly, Audio Setup L-3 Com
17TES0418 Cable, RIU to CVR L-3 Com
17TES0420 CATS Software, FA2100, V. 2.0 L-3 Com
17TES0070 CICC/2 Assembly L-3 Com
17TES0072 Cable Assembly, FA2100−CICC/2 (2 ea.) L-3 Com
17TES0042 Cable Assembly, Recorder Interface L−3 Com
17TES0057 Cable Assembly, CVDR Interface L−3 Com
17TES0071 Cable Assembly, F1000−CICC/2 L−3 Com
17TES0321 Read-Out System Equipment Software (ROSE 4.5) L-3 Com
17TES0058 FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly L-3 Com
883E4557−00 CD, Soundblaster Audigy L-3 Com
17TES0076 RUFS Recorder Interface, USB L−3 Com
17TES0425 Speakers (2), 110 Vac (U.S. − Standard) Optional

17TES0426 Speakers (2), 220 Vac (Non−U.S. − Standard) Optional

8. Underwater Locator Beacon Testing

Recommended Method to Test the 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon

The 17TES0015 is a battery operated heterodyne type receiver that operates at an ul-
trasonic frequency of 37.5 kHz. The test set is a self-contained, hand held functional
tester for testing 90−Day and 30−Day Underwater Locator Beacons. Use the internal
microphone and loudspeaker to perform an operational test on a beacon without re-
moving it from the recorder’s CSMU Mount. The test set can also be used to perform a
voltage measurement for testing the replacement battery within a Beacon.

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Table 103. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using L−3AR Test Set P/N:
17TES0015

PROCEDURE
This test should be performed after the 90−Day Beacon is installed. It verifies the proper
operation of the Beacon after mounting on the CSMU.
1) Turn the test set ON using the small slide switch located on the left side of the housing.

2) If the display reads LB, the test set battery voltage has fallen below the level required for
operation, and the 9−Volt battery should be replaced.

3) To test the Beacon battery voltage, attach the test probe clip to the Beacon case. The clip
has a spring action that will allow it to slip over the housing on the Beacon. Place the tip
of the probe in contact with the metal pad at the center of the water switch.

4) Read the battery voltage from the test set display. If the battery voltage is at or above
2.97 volts, the battery is operable. If the battery voltage is below 2.97 volts, remove the
Beacon from service.

5) To perform an operational test of the Beacon, place the probes on the Beacon as
described above and press the red button on the test set (the display will be blank during
this operation).

6) If the Beacon is operating properly, a pinging sound will be audible from the test set
speakers. If hearing is difficult due to background noise, repeat the test in a quieter area.

7) Turn off the test set, and remove the Beacon from the test probe clip.

8) If required, record the Beacon’s serial number and expiration date on the appropriate
recorder data record.

Alternate Method to Test the 90-Day Underwater Locator Beacon

Note that using this method requires the use of a 10 Mohm impedance voltmeter that is
not included in the test set.

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Table 104. Underwater Locator Beacon Test Using Test Set P/N: 42A12( )
and 10 Mohm High Impedance Voltmeter

PROCEDURE
This test should be performed after the 90−Day Beacon is installed. It verifies the proper
operation of the Underwater Locator Beacon after mounting on the CSMU.

1) To test the Beacon battery voltage, place the negative lead of the high impedance
voltmeter on the metal pad at the center of the water switch and the positive lead on the
Beacon case.

2) Measure the battery voltage. If the battery voltage is at or above 2.97 volts, the battery is
operable. If the battery voltage is below 2.97 volts, remove the Beacon from service.

3) To perform an operational test of the Beacon, turn on the test set by rotating the front
panel GAIN control clockwise until it clicks.

4) On the front panel of the test set, set the INT.-EXT. switch to INT.

5) Rotate TUNING control to a setting between 35 and 40 kHz.

6) Use a metal braid, or other flexible metal conductor, to temporarily short the metal pad at
the center of the water switch to the Beacon case, and activate the unit.

7) Make sure that the test set’s microphone and the Beacon are in close proximity of each
other with unobstructed, line−of−sight between them. This will ensure that the test set will
detect the proper output of the Beacon.

8) If the Underwater Locator Beacon is functioning properly, it will emit inaudible, ultrasonic
sound waves that the test set will receive and reproduce as repetitive beeps through the
test set’s speakers.

9) Remove the metal conductor to stop the short and turn off the test set.

10) If required, record the Beacon’s serial number and expiration date on the appropriate
recorder data record.

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9. MODEL FA2100CVR TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING: VOLTAGES CAPABLE OF FATAL INJURY ARE PRESENT AT THE RECORDER

INPUT CONNECTOR. ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE TECHNICIANS SHOULD
PERFORM THE FOLLOWING MAINTENANCE.

CAUTION: THE FA2100CVR’s PRINTED WIRING ASSEMBLIES (PWA) CONTAIN DEVICES

SENSITIVE TO ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD). PERSONNEL HANDLING A
PRINTED WIRING BOARD SHOULD COMPLY WITH PROPER ESD HANDLING
PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ESD
SENSITIVE DEVICES RENDERING THE PRINTED WIRING BOARD USELESS.
PRIOR TO HANDLING A PRINTED WIRING BOARD, ENSURE PROPER
PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED. ALSO, ENSURE THAT ALL
PRINTED WIRING ASSEMBLIES BOARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING
CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

Table 105. FA2100 CVR Fault Code Corrective Actions

Fault Code Failure Mode Corrective Action

cde0 An invalid partition map 1) Remove Memory.
was found
09d7 The SMP Check timed out 1) ck cables.
waiting for audio 2) If fault codes persist, then remove and replace
channelizer to shutdown. Audio Compressor PWA, p/ns: 205E3977-( ).
3) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
4) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
PN: 205E2502‐( ).
89d2 Next power−up will 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
generate a CVR Bad PN: 205E2502‐( ).
Indices (latched fault). 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.
690X, 89d2, Power supply failure 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
0X0855 combined with CVR bad PN: 205E2502‐( ).
indices and read after 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
write errors 3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
6900 18v Power Supply Failure return the recorder to factory for repair.

6901, 6902, BITE Error: Negative 12 &

6904 5 volt & 5 Volt (VCC)
power supply failure
6901 Negative 12 volt power
supply failure.

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Table 105. FA2100 CVR Fault Code Corrective Actions (Continued)

Fault Code Failure Mode Corrective Action

6902 Negative 5 volt power see previous page
supply failure.
6903 12 volt (VPP) power
supply failure
51d9 An underflow occurred in 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
the TDM high priority PN: 205E3977-XX‐( ).
queue. 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.
51d9, 85da, TDM Hi−Priority 1) Remove and replace Audio Compressor PWA,
d9c6, 89d7 Underflow, TDM AC RX PN: 205E3977‐( ).
Overflow, CVR Audio 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
Packet Timeout, CVR Bad 3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
Indices, Audio Packet return the recorder to factory for repair.
Shutdown Timeout.
59db System Error: CVR test 1) Remove and replace Audio Compressor PWA,
failed. Test tone failed PN: 205E3977‐( ).
2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.
85da, 51d9, 85da: An overflow 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
0855, 6900 occurred in the audio PN: 205E2502‐( ).
channelizer receive buffer. 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
51d9: An underflow 3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
occurred in the TDM high return the recorder to factory for repair.
priority queue.
0855: A CVR flash
memory read−after−write
error occurred.
6900: 18 volt power
supply failed.
85da An overflow occurred in 1) Remove and replace CSMU, p/n: 253E3977‐( ).
the audio channelizer 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
receive buffer. 3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.

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Table 105. FA2100 CVR Fault Code Corrective Actions (Continued)

Fault Code Failure Mode Corrective Action

885e The total number of CVR 1) Run Memory test.
errors exceeded the 2) If fault codes persist, then remove and replace
allowable threshold. CSMU, p/n: 253E1568‐( ).
8850, Flash Error: A flesh 3) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
0855 memory read−after−write 4) If fault codes still present in status report, then
error occurred return the recorder to factory for repair.
89d1 The non volatile memory 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
contains bad CRC. p/n: 205E2502‐XX.
89d1 The non−volatile memory 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
on the CVR has a bad 3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
CRC −This problem is return the recorder to factory for repair.
usually related to a bad
chip on the Acquisition
Processor.
89d2 The non volatile memory
contains bad indices.
89d2, 09d4 89d2: System Error: The
non−volatile memory on
the CVR contains bad
indices.
09d4: System Error : The
CVR had to wait for a
flash memory block to
erase.
89d6 System Error: The SMP
timed out waiting for an
audio packet to arrive
89d6, 09d7 89d6: System Error: The
SMP timed out waiting for
an audio packet to arrive.
09d7: System Error: The
SMP timed out waiting for
audio channelizer to
shutdown.
89d6, 6901, System Error: The SMP
6902, 6904 timed out waiting for an
audio packet to arrive.
690X: BITE Errors: power
supply failures.

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Table 105. FA2100 CVR Fault Code Corrective Actions (Continued)

Fault Code Failure Mode Corrective Action

89d7 The SMP timed out 1) Remove and replace Acquisition Processor PWA,
waiting for audio p/n: 205E3977‐XX.
channelizer to shutdown. 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
3) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.
8453 Read After Write Errors, 1) Remove and replace CSMU, p/n: 253E1568‐( ).
Too Long Erase Event and 2) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
Error. 3) If fault codes still present, remove and replace
Acquisition Processor PWA,
p/n: 205E2502-( ).
The unit took too long to 4) Run autotest & recheck recorder status.
erase.
5) If fault codes still present in status report, then
return the recorder to factory for repair.

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10. FA2100CVR SOFTWARE UPLOAD PROCEDURE

Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2) is shown in Figure 177. In the
event that the original Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA, p/n: 205E1591−00 or
205E1931−00, is required to be replaced in the FA2100CVR, it will be replaced with the
Acquisition Processor PWA, p/n 205E2502−11, or −14 in the case of the 2100−1025−( ),
and the software that is required to be loaded onto this PWA. To load the software, use
the FA2100 Software Upload cable assembly, p/n: 17TES0058 and the FA2100 Software
Upload Utility software. The Upload Utility software contains a CICCLDR executable file
and a CICCIFC executable file. The CICCLDR and CICCIFC executable files are found
on the FA2100 Utility Bundle CD p/n 883E1894−01.

NOTE: The CICC/3 with ethernet (P/N 17TES0075) cannot be used to

upload FA2100CVR software.

The Software Upload cable assembly is connected between the front panel GSE connec-
tor of the FA2100 and the CICC/2 Cable assembly, which includes the Computer Interface
Communications Cable/2 (p/n: 17TES0070) and the FA2100 to CICC/2 cable (p/n:
17TES0072).

The software upload procedure is also necessary when replacing a faulty Turbo Acquisi-
tion Processor PWA, p/n: 205E2502−10/−11 with a known good AP board from the facto-
ry, since the factory spare PWA’s are shipped without the recorder firmware preloaded.

The specific recorder software for either the 2100-1010-( ) 2100-1020-( ) or the
2100−1025−( ) CVRs will be loaded from the FA2100CVR Software Distribution CD.

Once installed, a Windows-98/XP short-cut icon linking to the CICCLDR.exe may be

placed on the desktop. To upload the recorder software perform the following procedure:

NOTE: After installing CICC loader and/or interface on Windows 7, you

must set the properties of CiccLDR.exe and/or the Ciccldr.exe to
run in compatibility mode of “Windows 98/Windows Me.”

A. Installing Software Upload Utility and CICC Interface Programs

NOTE: The Software Upload Utility and the CICC Interface Pro-
grams may be loaded onto a ROC/5, ROC/6, ROC/7, RAU, or
any PC. Reference to any of these units is herein referred to
as PC.

The Software Upload utility and Interface executable programs are contained on the
CICC Utility Bundle CD. To load these programs onto a PC perform the following
steps:

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(1) Turn ON the power to the PC.

(2) Insert the FA2100 Utility Bundle CD 883E1894−01 into the PC. When ask to
select, Click on the “Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer” .
(3) To install the Upload utility from the CD, click open the CICCLdr folder and then
click on the “Setup” file.
(4) Follow the instructions on the Install Wizard and accept all defaults. The Install
Wizard will create a folder and Icons within. To check the version level of the
program right−click on the CICCLdr Icon select Properties −> Version and
verify that the version level is 3.0. Left click and hold the CICCLdr Icon and
drag it on to the desktop. There it will remain as a shortcut.

NOTE: Note: older versions of the CICCIfc.exe program distributed

with ROSE 3.1 or lower will not work with the updated
CICC/2 Interface. Newer versions of the software are back-
ward compatible and will work with the original CICC Inter-
face.

(5) To load the Interface program and to verify the upload process, perform the
following: Open up the the FA2100 Utility Bundle CD. To install the Interface
utility, click open the CICCIfc folder and then click on the “Setup” file.
(6) Follow the instructions on the Install Wizard and accept all defaults. The Install
Wizard will create a folder and Icons within. To check the version level of the
program right−click on the CICCIfc Icon select Properties −> Version and
verify that the version level is 3.7. Left click and hold the CICCIfc Icon and drag
it on to the desktop. There it will remain as a shortcut. Remove the CD from
the PC.
(7) Exit from Windows by selecting the START button and Shut Down. When
prompted that it is safe, turn OFF the power to the PC. (Note: Newer PCs may
automatically remove power without having to press the power switch.)

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ROSE/RI SOFTWARE
17TES0321 (CDROM)

Power FA2100 SOFTWARE

Input
Select DISTRIBUTION DISK
840‐EXXX‐XX
Note: Firmware Distribution
Diskette P/N will match the
FA2100 Software Part
TO Number located on the
RECORDER USB FDAU ENHANCED recorder 's Name Plate Label.
SIMULATOR (RUFS) PARALLEL PORT
(RI) ADAPTER (EPP)
17TES0076

CICC/2
COMPUTER INTERFACE
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE/2
17TES0070

FA2100 TO CICC/2
COMPUTER INTERFACE
RECORDER INTERFACE (RI) COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
CABLE ASSY. 17TES0072
17TES0057
READ-OUT CENTER/5, /6 or /7
17TES0300/17TES0400/17TES0700

FA2100
SOFTWARE UPLOAD
(BOOTLOAD) CABLE ASSEMBLY
AC 17TES0058
INPUT (use for software
DC uploading only)
INPUT

Note: RI = Recorder Interface.

ROSE = Read‐Out Support Equipment.
ROC = Read‐Out Center (ROC/5, /6 or /7)

Note: The ROC rear connections shown in this diagram are for
general reference and may not reflect the exact connector
location or configuration your ROC system computer.
FA2100 CVR
Note: The 17TES0058 cable assembly should only be attached RECORDER
during upload process. Not used when downloading data
or getting recorder status.

Figure 177.
Typical Software Upload Setup For FA2100 Recorder with CICC/2 Cable

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B. To upload the FA2100 Software perform the following steps:

(1) If using the CICC/2 Cable refer to Figure 177 and perform the following steps:
(a) Connect the FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly (p/n: 17TES0058)
to the FA2100 Recorder front panel GSE connector and the opposite end
to the FA2100 to Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2),
(p/n: 17TES0072).
(b) Connect the opposite end of the FA2100 to CICC/2 cable to the CICC/2
(p/n: 17TES0070).
(c) Connect the opposite end of the CICC/2 to the PC EPP parallel connector.
CAUTION: Do not connect both DC and AC input voltages simultaneously or dam
age to the recorder will result.
NOTE: Both the Computer Interface Communications Cable/2, p/n:
17TES0070, and the FA2100 to Computer Interface Commu-
nications Cable/2, p/n: 17TES0072, are required to upload
FA2100 software to the recorder when using the CICC/2.
(2) At the FA2100 J1A connector, use the Recorder Interface (RI) Cable Assy, P/N
17TES0057, to connect either 115 Vac/400 Hz, or +28 Vdc to the pig−tail con-
nectors.

Alternatively, +28Vdc power may be directly applied to J1A−9 and Ground to

J1A−17, or connect 115Vac, 400Hz to J1A pins 2 & 3.
(3) Apply power to the FA2100CVR Recorder.
(4) Note the SMP version and checksum value listed on the label of the FA2100
CD and ensure that the software part number is the software needed to be
loaded into the FA2100CVR recorder. If the FA2100 Software CD is unavail-
able, refer to Table 106.
(5) Turn ON the power to the PC, RAU or ROC/5−ROC/6 −ROC/7 Ground Station.
NOTE: If using a PC, proceed to step (8). If using an RAU or ROC/5
Ground Station, perform steps (6) and (7) prior to perform-
ing step (8).
(6) At the Windows 98 or XP desktop shut down the Recorder Interface (RI) by right
clicking on the RI Icon in the Windows System Tray at the bottom right of the
screen. Select “shutdown.”
(7) At the Windows 98 or XP desktop also shut down the FTP protocol program by
right clicking on the FTP Icon in the Windows System Tray at the bottom right of
the screen. Select “Exit”.

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(8) Insert the FA2100 CD into the PC, RAU, or ROC/5−ROC/6−ROC−7 Ground
Station system CD.
(9) From the Windows 98 or XP desktop, activate the (put in new PC & SW)
CICC Loader utility program by double−clicking on the CICCLdr Icon.
(10) When the CICC Loader window appears select the Browse button at the Load
Directory and set the source to “D:\.” (If it is not already present).
(11) Select the software load type by choosing the Recorder part number listed that
matches the part number found on the recorder identification label.
(12) Left click the Load button.
(13) Observe the progress window and verify that a status pop−up window appears
stating that the FA2100 loaded successfully. Note: if the load procedure was
unsuccessful, recycle power to the FA2100CVR and repeat steps (4) − (9).

NOTE: If still unsuccessful, make sure that the address of the par-
allel port specified in the CICCLDR.ini file matches the ad-
dress of the parallel port connected to the CICC.

(14) Turn off power from the recorder and Exit the CICC Loader utility program.
(15) Disconnect the 17TES0058 Upload Cable from the FA2100CVR Front Panel
ATE connector and the 17TES0072 CICC/2 Cable Assembly.
(16) Reconnect the 17TES0072 CICC/2 Cable Assembly to the ATE connector.
(17) Proceed to paragraph C. to verify the software upload.

C. To Verify the Software Upload

Once the FA2100 software has been loaded it needs to be verified using the CICC
Interface Software Utility as follows:

(1) Apply power to the FA2100CVR Recorder.

(2) From the Windows 98 or XP desktop, activate the CICC Interface utility pro-
gram by double−clicking on the CICCIfc Icon.
(3) From the CICC Interface Menu, select the Version Command from the list and
left click the Send Command button. Observe that a pop-up window appears
showing the recorder software Part Number and SMP Checksum.

NOTE: If the “FA2100 Command” window is disabled, make

sure that the address of the parallel port specified in
the CICCIFC.ini file is that same as the address of the
parallel port connected to the CICC.

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(4) Match the listed Software Part Number and SMP Checksum with the one listed
on the recorder software distribution CD. If the software distribution CD is un-
available, refer to Table 106 for a list of checksums.
(5) Left click the OK button and left click the X button in the upper right corner of
the CICC Loader Menu to exit the utility and return to the Windows 98 or XP
desktop.
(6) Download fault history with PI and verify no faults.
(7) Once the Software upload versions are validated, perform a full Return To Ser-
vice test procedure as listed in Section 100 of this manual.
Table 106. FA2100CVR Software SMP Checksums
Software P/N Recorder P/N SMP Checksum SMP Ver.
840-E1657-01 2100-1020-00 0X5609 6.1
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-03 2100-1020-00 0X67EE 7.4
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-04 2100-1020-00 0X313B 7.5
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-05 2100-1020-00 0XAD9F 7.9
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-06 2100-1020-00 0XA84B 8.7
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-07 2100-1020-00 0XAEF6 8.8
2100-1020-02
840-E1657-08 2100-1020-00 0XA96F 9.0
2100-1020-02
2100-1220-00
2100-1220-02
840-E1657-09 2100-1020-00 0XC62C 9.1
2100-1020-02
2100-1220-00
2100-1220-02

840-E1658-02 2100-1010-00 0X6B52 6.7

840-E1658-03 2100-1010-00 0XB9C7 7.4
840-E1658-04 2100-1010-00 0X8314 7.5
840-E1658-05 2100-1010-00 0X8F17 7.9
840-E1658-06 2100-1010-00 0X89C3 8.7
840-E1658-07 2100-1010-00 0X28E2 8.9
840-E1658-08 2100-1010-00 0X8AE7 9.0

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Software P/N Recorder P/N SMP Checksum SMP Ver.

840-E1663-02 2100-1010-50 0X6B67 6.7

2100-1010-51
840-E1663-04 2100-1010-50 0X8329 7.5
2100-1010-51
840-E1663-05 2100-1010-50 0X8F2C 7.9
2100-1010-51
840-E1663-06 2100-1010-50 0X89D8 8.7
2100-1010-51

840-E1664-01 2100-1020-50 0X5620 6.1

2100-1020-51
840-E1664-04 2100-1020-50 0X3152 7.5
2100-1020-51
840-E1664-05 2100-1020-50 0XADB6 7.9
2100-1020-51
840-E1664-06 2100-1020-50 0X8A62 8.7
2100-1020-51
840-E1664-09 2100-1020-50
2100-1020-51

840-E3408-04 2100-1025-12 0XD857 8.1

840-E3408-05 2100-1025-02 0X046A 8.1

840-E4568-06 2100-1025-22 0XD8A2 8.5

840-E4568-09 2100-1025-22 0XF168 8.8
2100-1125-02
840-E4568-10 2100-1025-22 0X8D8E 8.9
840-E4568-11 2100-1025-22 0X6118 9.0
2100-1225-22
840-E4568-12 2100-1025-22 0X7DD5 9.1
2100-1225-22
2100-1925-22

840-E5022-02 2100-1026-02 0X6A9D 8.5

2100-1026-22
840-E5022-03 2100-1026-22 0X6A9E 8.5
840-E5022-04 2100-1026-02 0X7152 8.8
2100-1026-22
840-E5022-05 2100-1026-02 0X6BCB 9.0

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Software P/N Recorder P/N SMP Checksum SMP Ver.

840-E5022-06 2100-1026-02 0X8018 9.0
2100-1226-02

840-E5634-00 2100-1025-24 0XF6F4 8.7

840-E5634-02 2100-1025-24 0X3D09 8.9
840-E5634-03 2100-1025-24 0X9A14 9.0
2100-1225-24
840-E5634-04 2100-1225-24 0X55D8 9.1

Table 107. FA2100CVR Software FDP Checksums

Software P/N Recorder P/N FDP Checksum FDP Ver.

840-E3408-04 2100-1025-02 0X44A9 1.8
2100-1025-12
840-E3408-05 2100-1025-02 0X44A9 1.8
2100-1025-12

840-E4568-06 2100-1025-22 0X486D 2.1

2100-1125-02
840-E4568-09 2100-1025-22 0X5E5E 2.3
2100-1125-02
840-E4568-11 2100-1025-22 0X5E5E 2.3
2100-1125-02
2100-1225-22
840-E4568-12 2100-1025-22 0XF9F1 2.5
2100-1225-22
2100-1925-22

840-E5022-02 2100-1026−02 0X9834 2.1

840-E5022-03 2100-1026−02 0X8190 2.1
840-E5022-04 2100-1026-02 0XEF55 2.3
840-E5022-05 2100-1026-02 0XEF55 2.3
840-E5022-06 2100-1026-02 0X8970 2.3
2100-1226-02

840-E5634-00 2100-1025-24 0X6E00 2.2

840-E5634-02 2100-1025-24 0X3684 2.3
840-E5634-03 2100-1025-24 0XA8E3 2.3
2100-1225-24
840-E5634-04 2100-1225-24 0X7769 2.5

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AUTOMATIC TESTING

1. GENERAL
There are no Automatic Test Procedures for the FA2100 CVR.

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DISASSEMBLY
1. GENERAL
This section contains the information required to disassemble the Model FA2100 Cockpit
Voice Recorder (FA2100CVR). Access to the major assemblies within the Model
FA2100CVR is described such that there is minimal disturbance to other assemblies. Ex-
treme care should be exercised when removing these assemblies. To ensure the warran-
ty coverage of a defective circuit board, it must be returned to the factory for repair or re-
placement.

CAUTION: THE MODEL FA2100’s PRINTED CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES CONTAIN DE-

VICES SENSITIVE TO ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD). PERSON-
NEL HANDLING A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD SHOULD COMPLY WITH
PROPER ESD HANDLING PROCEDURES; FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RE-
SULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ESD SENSITIVE DEVICES RENDERING THE
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD USELESS. PRIOR TO HANDLING A
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, ENSURE PROPER PERSONNEL GROUND-
ING TECHNIQUES ARE USED. ALSO, ENSURE THAT ALL CIRCUIT
BOARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING CONDUCTIVE BAGS
WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

ESD SYMBOL FOR ESD

WARNING GROUND
SYMBOL CONNECTING
O

2. MODEL FA2100CVR DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Special tools, fixtures, and equipment that are needed to disassemble and repair the
Model FA2100CVR are listed in Figure 901.

NOTE: Numbers shown in parentheses in the following text and figures are
the Illustrated Parts List (IPL) figure number followed by the IPL item
number for a particular part; e.g., (1-100) for IPL Figure 1, Item 100.
For items listed in the parts list but not illustrated, the item number is
preceded by a “-”.

In addition to the IPL figure references, each disassembly instruction is accompanied with
an illustration showing specific assemblies or subassemblies to which the steps of the
procedure are related. The figures in this section contain the same figure/item number ref-
erences identifying the piece parts of the assembly as in the IPL figures; however, differ-
ent views of the assemblies may be provided to facilitate disassembly tasks.
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NOTE: All attaching parts such as cable assemblies, stand−offs, screws,

washers, etc. that are not damaged, should be retained with the
chassis for reinstallation with the repaired LRUs. The FA2100CVR
replaceable PWAs or modules consist of the Acoustic Beacon, Air-
craft Interface PWA, Audio Compressor PWA, Acquisition Processor
PWA, and the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).

A. Underwater Locator Beacon Removal

(See Figure 301 or IPL Figure 1, Item 80)

The Underwater Locator Beacon (ULB) is mounted on the Model FA2100’s CSMU
front bracket with the beacon water switch facing to the left (refer to Figure 301,
(1–80)). The ULB is equipped with a battery that has an expected life the same as
the beacon replacement date marked on the beacon label. Upon expiration of ex-
pected battery life, contact L-3AR for replacement batteries, installation instructions
and re-certification.

30−Day ULB’s already in service may still be used, and a ULB Battery Kit, p/n:
147E0305−00, is available for battery replacement.

The 30−Day ULB, p/n: 266E0305−00, is no longer manufactured due to the cancel-
lation of TSO−121 and TSO−121a as of Dec. 1, 2015.

A 90−Day ULB Conversion Kit, pn: 068E5542−00, is available for retrofit of a

30−Day ULB to 90−Day beacon to an existing recorder.

When converting from a 30−Day ULB to a 90−Day ULB, the L−3AR ULB Conversion
Kit, P/N 068E5542−00, must be used. This kit contains the 90−Day ULB and four
attaching hex mounting screws. Converted CVR units must be marked with MOD−
DOT #15. Refer to FA2100CVR SB022 for more details.

NOTE: Once a unit has been changed to a 90−Day ULB, it can not
revert to a 30−Day ULB due to the Hardware MOD−DOT
marking.

NOTE: Refer to the IPL effectivity column, as some specific

FA2100CVR Part Numbers are allowed only 90−Day ULBs to
be installed.

All new recorder production units will incorporate the 90−Day underwater locator
beacon, p/n: 266E5542−00. For more information, including the testing and cleaning
of the ULB, please see the L−3AR Underwater Locator Beacon CMM, p/n
165E5542−00.
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BEACON REMOVAL PROCEDURE

(1) To remove the Underwater Acoustic Beacon (1-80) from the Beacon Mount
Bracket (1-70), use a 3/16” Allen hex-wrench, remove the two left 1/4–20, hex-
cap screws (1-75) that secures the left Beacon Mount Bracket to the CSMU.
(2) Loosen the lower right hex−cap screw (1-75) which secures the right Beacon
Mount Bracket to the CSMU and holds the beacon in the bracket.
(3) The beacon can now be removed from the Beacon Mount Bracket.
(4) If the CSMU requires removal, then remove the right beacon bracket mount
from the CSMU assembly.

Crash Survivable
Memory Unit
(CSMU)
(1‐185)

Right Beacon
Mount Bracket
(1-70)

Water Switch

Left Beacon
Mount Bracket
(1-70)
Underwater
Acoustic Beacon
(1-80)
1/4” Hex−cap Screw
(1-75)

Figure 301.
Underwater Locator Beacon Removal Diagram

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B. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Removal

(See Figure 305 or IPL Figure 1, Item 185)

The Model FA2100CVRs CSMU is mounted to the top of the recorder chassis by (4)
pan-head sealing screws (MOD−DOT 4). It interfaces to the Acquisition Processor
PWA through the Memory Interface Cable assembly attached to the Acquisition
Processor PWA’s J1 connector. The CSMU is a sealed unit and must be returned to
the factory for repair. If replacement of the CSMU is required, proceed with the fol-
lowing procedure:

CSMU REMOVAL PROCEDURE

(1) Remove the Underwater Acoustic Beacon (1-80) as described in

paragraph A. above.
(2) Remove the four 1/4–20, 1” pan−head sealing screws (190) that secure the
CSMU memory assembly (1-185) to the recorder chassis (1-5).

(a) For Pre-MOD DOT 13 units only, carefully remove the RTV from around
the memory interface cable assembly slot in the chassis.

NOTE: Pan-head sealing screws (1-190) are one time use items
that should be discarded when removed and replaced with
new screws.

1/4” Pan−Head Sealing

Screws (190)
(Qty. 4)

CSMU
Memory Assembly
(1‐185)

Recorder
Chassis
(1‐5)

Figure 302. CSMU Memory Sealing Screw Removal

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(3) Lift and disconnect the CSMU memory assembly as per the appropriate instruc-
tions below.

(a) For Pre-MOD DOT 6 units only, carefully tilt the CSMU memory assembly
to the left side (same side as cable) to gain access to the J1 connector
located on the Acquisition Processor PWA (1-175).

Carefully unplug P1 of the Memory Interface Cable Assembly from J1 on

the Acquisition Processor PWA. Note the pins of J1 can be easily dam-
aged if handled incorrectly.

Memory Interface CSMU

Cable Assembly Memory Assembly
(1‐185)

Acquisition
P1
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)
J1

Recorder
Chassis
(1‐5)

Figure 303. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (PRE-MOD DOT 6)

(b) For Post-MOD DOT 6 / Pre-MODT DOT 13 units only, carefully tilt the
CSMU memory assembly to the left side (same side as cable) to gain ac-
cess to the J5 connector located on the Acquisition Processor PWA
(1-175).

Carefully unplug P1 of the Memory Interface Cable Assembly from J5 on

the Acquisition Processor PWA. Note the pins of J5 can be easily dam-
aged if handled incorrectly.
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Memory Interface
Cable Assembly

CSMU
Memory Assembly
P1 (1‐185)

Acquisition
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)

Recorder J5
Chassis J1
(1‐5)

Figure 304. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (POST-MOD DOT 6 &
PRE-MOD DOT 13)
(c) For Post-MOD DOT 13 units only, carefully lift the CSMU memory assem-
bly directly up without pulling the memory interface cable to gain access to
the J5 connector located on the Acquisition Processor PWA (1-175).

Carefully unplug P1 of the Memory Interface Cable Assembly from J5 on

the Acquisition Processor PWA. Note the pins of J5 can be easily dam-
aged if handled incorrectly.

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Memory Interface
Cable Assembly

CSMU
Memory Assembly
(1‐185)

P1 Acquisition
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)

Recorder J5
Chassis J1
(1‐5)

Figure 305. CSMU Memory Assembly Removal Diagram (POST-MOD DOT 13)
(4) For GACVR’s, p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, remove RTV from the
bottom of the CSMU and the Chassis at the seating surface for the CSMU memory
assembly.
(5) Lift the CSMU away from the chassis.
NOTE: Post-MOD DOT 13 CSMU Memory Assemblies have circuitry located
on the bottom (flat) side of the CSMU. Only place the CSMU down ori-
ented so that this circuitry is not underneath the CSMU. Failure to do
this will result in damage to the CSMU Memory Assembly.
(6) Package CSMU memory assembly and return to L-3 Aviation Recorders for repair.

C. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Removal

(See Figure 306 or IPL Figure 1, Item 175)

The Model FA2100’s Acquisition Processor PWA (1-175) is mounted in the bottom
of the recorder chassis just below the CSMU. It provides an interface between the
Aircraft Interface PWA through Cable Assembly W001 connected at J2, the Audio
Compressor PWA through Cable Assembly W003 connected at J4, and the CSMU
via the Memory Interface Cable assembly connected at J1. The Acquisition PWA
also provides an interface between the FA2100 Recorder and Ground Support
Equipment, GSE, directly through front panel connector J3.
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(1) Remove the CSMU memory assembly (1-185) as described in paragraph B.

above.
(2) To gain full access to the Acquisition Processor PWA (1−175) remove the 10 pan-
head sealing screws (1-25) and lift chassis cover (1-20) from the recorder chassis.

NOTE: Pan-head sealing screws (1-25) are one time use items that
should be discarded when removed and replaced with new
screws.

(3) Disconnect the Aircraft Interface PWA interconnection cable assembly, W001
(1-165), from J2 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(4) Disconnect the Audio Compressor PWA interconnection cable assembly, W003
(1-165), from J4 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(5) Remove 8 flat-head screws (1-95) that secure the rear panel assembly (1-90) with
attached Aircraft Interface PWA and Audio Compressor PWA into the recorder
Chassis (1-5).

NOTE: Flat-head screws (1-95) are one time use items that should
be discarded when removed and replaced with new screws.

(6) Lift the rear panel assembly away from the chassis.
(7) Remove 10 pan-head screws (1-180) that secure the Acquisition Processor PWA
to the recorder chassis.
(8) Carefully slide the Acquisition Processor PWA from the rear of the recorder chassis
while observing proper ESD handling techniques.
(9) Package Acquisition Processor PWA in a static-resistant container for shipment to
the factory for repair.

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Acquisition
Processor PWA Chassis Cover
(1-180) (AP) Assy
Qty. 10 (1‐175) (1-20)

J3

J5
J1
J4
Rear Panel J2
Assy
(1-90)
Chassis
(1‐5)

W003
(1-165)
W001
(1-170) (1-95)
Qty. 8
Aircraft Interface Audio Compressor
PWA (AI) PWA (AC)
(1-105) (1-155)

Figure 306. Acquisition Processor PWA Removal Diagram

D. Audio Compressor PWA (AC) Removal

(See Figure 307 or IPL Figure 1, Item 155)

The Model FA2100’s Audio Compressor PWA is mounted to the Aircraft Interface
PWA located in the rear panel assembly of the recorder chassis. It provides digital
conversion and compression of the input audio stream. It interfaces to the Acquisi-
tion Processor PWA via interconnect cable assembly W003 through the J2 connec-
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tor; and to the Aircraft Interface PWA via cable assembly W002 through the J1 con-
nector.

(1) Remove the CSMU memory assembly (1-185) as described in paragraph B.

above.
(2) Remove the 10 pan-head screws (1-25) which secure the chassis cover (1-20) to
the recorder chassis (1−5).

NOTE: Pan-head sealing screws (1-25) are one time use items that
should be discarded when removed and replaced with new
screws.

(3) If the rear panel assembly has not been removed from the chassis perform steps
(4) − (7). If the rear panel assembly has been removed, then skip to step (8).
(4) Disconnect the Aircraft Interface PWA interconnection cable assembly, W001
(1-165), from J2 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(5) Disconnect the Audio Compressor PWA interconnection cable assembly, W003
(1-165), from J4 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(6) Remove 8 flat-head screws (1-95) that secure the rear panel assembly (1-90) with
attached Aircraft Interface PWA and Audio Compressor PWA into the recorder
Chassis (1-5).

NOTE: Flat-head screws (1-95) are one time use items that should
be discarded when removed and replaced with new screws.

(7) Lift the rear panel assembly away from the chassis.
(8) Disconnect the interconnection cable assembly, W002 (1-170), from J1 on the Au-
dio Compressor PWA (1−155).
(9) Disconnect the interconnection cable assembly, W003 (1-165), from J2 on the Au-
dio Compressor PWA.
(10) Place the Assembly Support Tool fixture, Table 701: item 5, between the Aircraft
Interface PWA (1-105) and the rear panel assembly (1-90). Position the fixture
such that the inner part of the “U” shape surrounds the J1A connector.

NOTE: This fixture is used to support the Aircraft Interface PWA

and prevent damage to the circuit board when removing the
two bottom standoff screws that attach to the Audio Com-
pressor PWA.

(11) Remove the 4 pan-head screws (1-160) which mount the Audio Compressor PWA
(1-155) to the 4 standoffs (1-120) on the Aircraft Interface PWA (1-105).
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(1-141)
(1-135)
REF

(1-25)
(1-20) Qty. 10

(1-151)

(1-146)

(Post MOD DOT 11)

Audio Compressor
PWA (AC)
(1-155)

(1-160)
Aircraft Interface RED
Qty. 4 (1-135) (Top - J4)
PWA (AI) (1-140)
(1-105) Qty. 2
A BLACK
(1-120) (Bottom - J5)
Qty. 4
(1-105)
(1-110) (1-115) (1-155)
Qty. 2
J1
(1-125)
Qty. 3
J2
J2
W003 J3
(1-165)
(1-125)
(1-145)
(1-150)
Qty. 2 VIEW
A
(1-125) W002
Qty. 2 (1-165)
J3
J5
W001
(1-170) J1
(1-90)
(1-130)
Qty. 4
Acquisition
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1-175)
(1-95)
Qty. 8

Figure 307. Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA Removal Diagram
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(12) Remove the Assembly Support Tool fixture, Table 701: item 5 from under the Air-
craft Interface PWA.
(13) Carefully lift the Audio Compressor PWA from the rear panel assembly observing
proper ESD handling precautions.
(14) If the Audio Compressor PWA is the faulty component, then package it in an static-
resistant container for shipment to the factory for repair.

E. Aircraft Interface PWA (AI) Removal

(See Figure 307 or IPL Figure 1, Item 105)
The Model FA2100CVR Aircraft Interface PWA is mounted in the rear panel assem-
bly of the recorder chassis. It provides the Cockpit Voice Recorder with an interface
to the Aircraft’s power and Cockpit Control Unit, through the rear panel connector,
J1A. It also provides operating voltage to the storage capacitor and routes the input
voice, GMT and RSE signals to the Audio Compressor PWA.

AIRCRAFT INTERFACE PWA REMOVAL PROCEDURE

(1) Remove the Audio Compressor PWA (1-155) from the rear panel assembly as de-
tailed in Para. D. above.
(2) Disconnect the interconnection cable assembly, W001 (1-165), from J2 and W002
(1−170) from J3 on the Aircraft Interface PWA. Keep these cables for later use.
(3) Remove 4 flat-head screws (1-130) that attach the J1A Main connector on the Air-
craft Interface PWA to rear panel assembly (1-90).
(4) Disconnect the storage capacitor red blade connector (39Vdc Hot) from the top,
J4, connector on the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(5) Disconnect the storage capacitor black blade connector (39Vdc Return) from
the lower, J5, connector on the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(6) Remove 3 pan-head screws (1-125) which mount the two upper standoffs (1-110),
and center standoff (1-115) between the rear panel assembly and Aircraft Inter-
face PWA.
(7) If storage capacitor is faulty, remove it by performing step (8), otherwise, skip
step (8).
(8) On pre MOD DOT 11, remove two flat-head screws (1-140), flat washers
(1-145) and self−locking hex nuts (1-150) that secure the storage capacitor to
the top of the rear panel assembly.
(9) On post MOD DOT 11, remove two flat-head screws (1-141), from the support
capacitor bracket (1−146) that secure the storage capacitor to the top of the
rear panel assembly.
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(10) Carefully lift the Aircraft Interface PWA from the rear panel assembly observing
proper ESD handling precautions.
(11) Remove 2 pan-head screws (1-125) which mount the two lower standoffs (1-120)
on the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(12) Remove the remaining single pan-head screw (1-125) which attaches the center
standoff (1-115) to the Aircraft Interface PWA.
(13) Using a 3/16” hex wrench, unscrew the four top standoff’s (1-110 & 1-120) on the
Aircraft Interface PWA.
(14) Save all Aircraft Interface PWA attaching parts for use with replacement Aircraft In-
terface PWA.
(15) Package Aircraft Interface PWA in an static-resistant container for shipment to the
factory for repair.

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CLEANING
1. GENERAL
This section contains a list of all required cleaning materials, general cleaning proce-
dures, applicable cautions and warnings related to the use of any cleaning material, and
instructions for cleaning the Model FA2100 CVR major assemblies.

2. MATERIALS REQUIRED
Refer to Table Table 401 for a listing of required cleaning materials:

Table 401.
Cleaning Materials Required

Material Specification

Solvent MIL‐PRF‐680
Soft‐Bristle Brush
Cotton Swabs
Lint‐Free Cotton Cloth

NOTE: Equivalent substitutes may be used for all cleaning materials. All ma-
terials and chemicals may be obtained from any commercial source.

3. CLEANING PROCEDURES
WARNINGS: 1) OBSERVE ALL FIRE PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS FOR CLEANING PURPOSES.

2) PERFORM OPERATIONS INVOLVING CLEANING SOLVENT IN A WELL-

VENTILATED AREA. AVOID PROLONGED BREATHING OF VAPORS OR
CONTACT WITH SKIN.

CAUTION: THE FA2100 CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELECTRO–

STATIC DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, ENSURE
PROPER PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED.
ENSURE THAT CARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING
CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

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CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE ANY PRINTED WIRING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ELECTRONIC

PARTS IN THE CLEANING SOLVENT; OTHERWISE, CIRCUIT BOARD AND/OR
COMPONENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

A. Printed Wiring Assembly Cleaning

(1) Remove dust, dirt, and foreign matter from all surfaces, using soft-bristle brush.
(2) Wipe finished surfaces and contacts, using a cloth moistened in solvent.

B. Connector Cleaning
(1) Wipe dust and dirt from connectors, using a lint-free cloth, moistened with sol-
vent.

C. Underwater Locator Device (Beacon) Cleaning

All information for the ULB, including the testing and cleaning, is contained in the
L−3AR Underwater Locator Beacon CMM, p/n 165E5542−00.

Use or disclosure of information on this sheet is subject

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CHECK
1. GENERAL
This section contains the various checks that should be performed on the Model FA2100
Cockpit Voice Recorder during shop maintenance. Check procedures, when required,
are written in step-by-step procedures wherever practicable, and include specific meth-
ods, techniques, and equipment required. Electrical set up and checks are given in the
Testing and Troubleshooting Section 100 of this Component Maintenance Manual.

CAUTION: THE FA2100 CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELECTRO–

STATIC DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, ENSURE
PROPER PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED.
ENSURE THAT CARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING
CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

2. CHECKS

A. Main Recorder Assembly

(1) Check the general physical integrity of the recorder; i.e. front panel ATE connector pins,
Underwater Locator Device (acoustic beacon) and J1A rear panel connector pins.

(2) Check that dust cover is serviceable, exhibiting no undue deterioration and is properly
painted.

B. Mechanical Inspection
(1) Remove the unit dust cover, refer to Section 300 Disassembly Section.

(2) Inspect all parts for cracks, distortion, excessive wear, and proper finish.
(3) Inspect all cast parts for cracks, especially at bosses, flanges, and other critical areas.

(4) Inspect circuit boards and connectors for loose terminals, pins, and screws, and check
for cracks in the boards that may have been brought about by environmental conditions.

(5) Check all wire leads for broken conductors, burnt or deteriorated installation, and loose
connections.

(6) Check all flat ribbon cable assemblies and associated connectors for broken conductors,
burnt or deteriorated installation, and loose pin connections.

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(7) Check the circuit boards for broken parts and bad solder joints. Check for burnt parts.
Check the circuit boards for cracks and abrasions.

(8) Inspect the nameplate for legibility.

(9) Reassemble recorder in accordance with the steps of procedure outlined in Section 700:
Assembly.

C. Electrical Inspection

Perform all test set-up and testing per instructions given in the Testing and Trouble-
shooting Section 100 of this Component Maintenance Manual.

D. Underwater Locator Device (ULD)

All information for the ULB, including the testing and cleaning, is contained in the
L−3AR Underwater Locator Beacon CMM, p/n 165E5542−00.

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REPAIR
1. GENERAL
This section is intended to contain information required to restore a worn or damaged part
to a serviceable condition. However, the Fairchild Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder
is a completely solid-state device that does not contain any electro-mechanical moving
parts. The Model FA2100CVR has been designed as maintenance-free unit which
makes extensive use of surface mount technology (SMT). The repair of printed wiring
assemblies (PWAs) containing SMT components requires specialized factory equipment,
training, and techniques, therefore, such PWAs are not field-repairable. Only the L−3AR
Repair Station, FAA: LD7R612J; EASA.145.4620 is authorized to repair the FA2100CVR
to component level in accordance with L−3AR Factory test, calibration and repair speci-
fications.

As a result, the Model FA2100CVR’s maintenance philosophy is replacement of failed as-

semblies. In the case of the Model FA2100CVR, the replaceable assemblies are the Air-
craft Interface PWA, the Audio Compressor PWA, the Acquisition Processor PWA, and
the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU).

When it has been determined that one or more of these assemblies is faulty, the faulty
assembly(ies) should be removed and returned to the Aviation Recorders factory for re-
pair or replacement. Attempts to repair any of these assemblies will void the warranty.
Extreme care should be used when handling these assemblies.

CAUTION: THE FA2100 CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELECTRO–

STATIC DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, ENSURE
PROPER PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED.
ENSURE THAT CARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING
CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

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ASSEMBLY
1. GENERAL
This section contains procedures describing the assembly of the Model FA2100 Cockpit
Voice Recorder as well as storage instructions after assembly. There is no special testing
necessary during assembly. However, once assembly is completed, the operational test
procedure provided in the Testing and Troubleshooting Section 100 should be performed
to verify proper operation of the Recorder.

2. REQUIRED MATERIALS
Special equipment required for testing and assembly of the recorder can be found in
Table 901 of the Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment Section 900 of this CMM.
Table 701 provides a list of the common assembly materials used with the FA2100 Cock-
pit Voice Recorder.

Table 701. Required Assembly Materials

Item Manufacturing and Specification Use

1. Adhesive Loctite, Grade E, Purple No. 222 Retain screw
Lock/sealant manufactured by Loctite Corp.,
705 N. Mountain Rd.,
Newington, CT 06111 [V05972]
2. Torque Wrench Local tool supplier CSMU & Beacon Brack-
Range: 5−6 in/lbs et mounting screws
End Range: 75 in/lbs (75 in/lbs.); Chassis
Cover screws (9-10 in/
lbs; and Rear Panel &
AP board screws (5-6 in/
lbs.)
3. RTV Adhesive Dow Corning RTV 3145 (V71984) Chassis
L-3 p/n: 0601200006, or equivalent
4. Tape, Polymide MMM (3M) 5413 Chassis
L-3 p/n: 2529800034, or equivalent
5. Tool, Assembly L-3 p/n: 980E2196-00, or equivalent Audio Compressor PWA
Support Installation
6. Tool, Seal Align- L-3 p/n: 980E2188-00, or equivalent Chassis Seal
ment, Short Chassis Installation
7. Tool, Seal L-3 p/n: 980E2189-00, or equivalent Chassis Seal
Applicator Installation

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3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: THE FA2100 CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO ELECTRO–

STATIC DESTRUCTION (ESD). PRIOR TO HANDLING PWAs, ENSURE
PROPER PERSONNEL GROUNDING TECHNIQUES ARE USED.
ENSURE THAT CARDS ARE PLACED INTO STATIC SHIELDING
CONDUCTIVE BAGS WHEN HANDLING OR STORING.

A. General Assembly Techniques

The Model FA2100CVR circuit board components are mounted using Surface Mount
Technology (SMT) and also incorporate extensive software programming to function-
ally configure the logic circuits. Thus, Level-3 repair of these circuit boards requires
specialized factory equipment, diagnostic software, training, and techniques; there-
fore, such boards are not field-repairable while the unit is under warranty. Conse-
quently, in accordance with the accepted Level-2 repair philosophy for the FA2100
CVR, a known defective circuit board assembly shall be returned to the factory for
repair or replacement.

NOTE: Numbers shown in parentheses in the following text are the

Illustrated Parts List (IPL) figure number followed by the IPL
item number for a particular part; e.g., (1-115) for IPL Figure 1,
Item 115. For items listed in the parts list but not illustrated, the
item number is preceded by a “-”.

The Assembly procedures begin with the Acquisition Processor PWA installation
then continue with the Audio Compressor and Aircraft Interface PWA installation,
CSMU installation, and Underwater Acoustic Beacon installation.

B. Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA Installation

(See Figure 701 or IPL Figure 1, Item 175)

This procedure assumes that the Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) is removed
from the chassis and that the rear panel chassis assembly with the Aircraft Interface
PWA and Audio Compressor PWA attached is also removed from the recorder chas-
sis. The Model FA2100’s Acquisition Processor (AP) PWA (1-175) is mounted in the
bottom of the recorder chassis just below the CSMU.
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Acquisition
Processor PWA Chassis Cover
(1-180) (AP) Assy
Qty. 10 (1‐175) (1-20)

J3

J5
J1
J4
Rear Panel J2
Assy
(1-90)
Chassis
(1‐5)

W003
(1-165)
W001
(1-170) (1-95)
Qty. 8
Aircraft Interface Audio Compressor
PWA (AI) PWA (AC)
(1-105) (1-155)

Figure 701.
Acquisition Processor (AP) Installation Diagram

The Acquisition Processor PWA provides an interface between the Aircraft Interface
PWA, through W001 Cable Assembly connected at J2 and the Audio Compressor
PWA, through W003 Cable Assembly connected at J4. The Acquisition Processor
PWA connects to the CSMU via the Memory Interface Cable assembly connected at
J1 (Pre-MOD DOT 6 units) or the J5 (Post-MOD DOT 6 units). The Acquisition
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Processor PWA also provides an interface between the FA2100CVR and Ground
Support Equipment, GSE, directly through front panel GSE connector J3.

(1) Remove the Acquisition Processor PWA (1-175) from its static-resistant container
ensuring that none of the connector contacts are touched and general ESD han-
dling precautions are observed.
(2) Slide the Acquisition Processor PWA into the chassis with the GSE (J3) connector
toward the front from the rear and position into place. Refer to Figure 701.
(3) Apply adhesive, Table 701: item 1, to 10 pan-head screws (1-180) and tighten into
place using a torque wrench set at 5-6 in./lbs. to secure the Acquisition Processor
PWA to the recorder chassis (1-5).
(4) If the Aircraft Interface PWA (1−105) and Audio Compressor PWA (1−155) are not
attached to the rear panel assembly (1−90), then perform the steps in paragraph
C. and paragraph D.
(5) If the Aircraft Interface PWA and Audio Compressor PWA are attached to the rear
panel assembly, then continue with paragraph D., Step (9).
(6) Since the Acquisition Processor requires specifically configured software to oper-
ate, refer to the Test and Troubleshooting Section 100, for detailed procedures on
loading the recorder software through the front panel GSE connector.

C. Aircraft Interface PWA (AI) Installation

(See Figure 703 or IPL Figure 1, Item 105)

The Model FA2100’s Aircraft Interface PWA is mounted in the rear panel assembly
of the recorder chassis. It provides the Flight Recorder with an interface to the Air-
craft’s power and Flight Data Acquisition Unit, FDAU, through the rear panel connec-
tor, J1A. It also provides operating voltage to the storage capacitor and routes the
input signals to the Audio Compressor PWA through W002 Cable Assembly con-
nected at J3 and to the Acquisition Processor PWA through the W001 Cable Assem-
bly connected at J2.

This procedure assumes that the CSMU is removed from the recorder chassis, that
the dust cover is off, the rear panel assembly is detached from the recorder chassis,
the Audio Compressor PWA is not attached, and that the Acquisition Processor PWA
is installed and secured into the chassis as described in paragraph B.

NOTE: Front orientation means toward or facing the front of the

unit, whereas rear means toward or facing the rear of the
unit.

To secure the Aircraft Interface PWA to the rear panel assembly (1-90):
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(1) For GACVRs, p/n: 2100−1010−51 and 2100−1020−51, verify that the three un-
used holes on the rear of the chassis (1−5) are filled with RTV. If the unused
holes are not filled with RTV, place polymide tape (Table 701: Item 4) over the
holes on the inside of the chassis (1−5).
(2) Attach the (2) lower short standoffs (1-120) to the front side of the Aircraft Inter-
face PWA using (2) pan−head screws (1-125), inserted from the rear (J1A)
side of the board and coated with adhesive, Table 701: item 1. Hand tighten
for right now.
(3) Using a 3/16” hex wrench attach 2 studded upper standoffs (1-110) inserted
from the rear side through the board and attach with the remaining two short
standoffs (1-120) from the front side of the Aircraft Interface PWA (1-105). Hand
tighten for right now.
(4) Attach the center standoff, (1-115) to the rear side of the Aircraft Interface PWA
using (1) pan-head screw (1-125) inserted from the front side of the AI PWA
and coated with adhesive, Table 701: item 1.
(5) Tighten all screws and standoffs attached to a torque value of 5-6 in./lbs.
(6) Position the Aircraft Interface PWA into the rear panel assembly such that the
J1A mounting holes and upper standoffs are aligned properly.
(7) While holding the J1 connector flush with the bottom of the connector opening
of the rear panel assembly, insert (4) flat-head screws (1-130) and tighten down
in a cross pattern to ensure a proper alignment of the J1 main connector as-
sembly with the rear panel assembly (1-90). Note that these screws do not use
adhesive.
(8) Insert the (3) pan−head screws (1-125) coated with adhesive, Table 701: item
1, which secure the Aircraft Interface PWA to the rear panel through the stand-
offs (1-110 & 1-115). Tighten screws to a torque value of 5-6 in./lbs.
(9) Connect interconnect cable assembly W001 (1-165) to J2 on the Aircraft Inter-
face PWA.
(10) Connect the interconnect cable assembly W002 (1-170) to J3 on the Aircraft In-
terface PWA.
(11) If the storage capacitor assembly was removed earlier, perform step (12), other-
wise skip to step (14).
(12) On pre MOD DOT 11, secure the storage capacitor assembly (1-135) to the top
of the rear panel assembly (1-90) with a pair of flat-head screws (1-140), flat
washers (1-145) and hex nuts (1-150).
(13) On post MOD DOT 11, Apply thread-locking adhesive, Table 701 item 1 to the
two flat-head screws (1-136). Install two flat-head screws to secure the storage
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capacitor (1−130) to the top of the rear panel assembly using the support ca-
pacitor bracket (1−141).
(14) Connect the red blade connector (39 Vdc Hot) to the top, J4, connector on the
front side of the Aircraft Interface PWA.

(15) Connect the black blade connector (39 Vdc Return) to the lower, J5, connector
on the front side of the Aircraft Interface PWA.
D. Audio Compressor PWA (AC) Installation
(See Figure 703 or IPL Figure 1, Item 155)
The Model FA2100’s Audio Compressor PWA is mounted to the Aircraft Interface
PWA located in the rear panel assembly of the recorder chassis. It provides digital
conversion and compression of the input audio stream. It interfaces to the Acquisi-
tion Processor PWA via interconnect cable assembly W003 through the J2 connec-
tor; and to the Aircraft Interface PWA via cable assembly W002 through the J1 con-
nector.

(1) Ensure that the Aircraft Interface PWA (1-105) is installed into rear panel assembly
(1-90) as described in paragraph C. above.

(2) Lay the rear panel assembly on its back with the Aircraft Interface PWA facing up.

(3) Place the Assembly Support Tool fixture, Table 701: item 5, between the Aircraft
Interface PWA (1-105) and the rear panel assembly (1-90). Position the fixture
such that the inner part of the “U” shape is around the J1A connector.

NOTE: This fixture is used to support the Aircraft Interface PWA

and prevent damage to the circuit board when installing the
two bottom standoff screws that attach to the Audio Com-
pressor PWA.

(4) Secure Audio Compressor PWA (1-155) to the Aircraft Interface PWA standoffs
(1-120) using (4) pan-head screws (1-160) coated with adhesive Table 701: item 1.
Only hand tighten right now.

(5) Tighten the (4) pan-head screws in a cross pattern and torque to a value of 5-6
in./lbs.

(6) Remove the Assembly Support Tool fixture, Table 701: item 5 from under the Air-
craft Interface PWA.

(7) Attach W002 (1−170) from the Aircraft Interface PWA to J1 on the Audio Compres-
sor PWA.

(8) Attach W003 (1−165) to J2 on the Audio Compressor PWA.

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(1-141)
Qty. 2 (1-135)
(1-25)
REF
Qty. 10
(1-20)

Audio Compressor
PWA (AC)
(1-155)
(1-146)
(1-160)
(1-146)
Qty. 4
Aircraft Interface Torque (Post MOD DOT 11)
(1-140)
PWA (AI) Sequence Qty. 2
(1-105) (5‐6 in/lbs) A (1-135) RED
(1-120) 4
(Top - J4)
Qty. 4 2 BLACK
(1-110) (1-115) 1 (Bottom - J5)
Qty. 2
(1-105)
(1-125) 3 (1-155)
Qty. 3 J1

J2
W003
J2 (1-165)
W003
4 (1-125) (1-165) J3
2 (1-145)
Qty. 2
1 VIEW
(1-125) W002 (1-150) A
3 3 Qty. 2
Qty. 2 (1-165)
Torque
2 J3
Sequence W001
(5‐6 in/lbs)
(1-90) (1-170) 3 J5 (Post MOD DOT 6)
1 2
J1
Torque
(1-130) Sequence
Qty. 4 9−10 in/lb
1
(Each Side)
Acquisition
Processor
PWA (AP)
(1-175)
(1-95)
Qty. 8

Figure 702.
Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA
Installation Diagram (PRE-MOD DOT 6)
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(1-141)
(1-135)
REF

(1-25)
(1-20) Qty. 10

(1-151)

(1-146)

(Post MOD DOT 11)

Audio Compressor
PWA (AC)
(1-155)

(1-160)
Aircraft Interface RED
Qty. 4 (1-135) (Top - J4)
PWA (AI) Torque
(1-140)
(1-105) Qty. 2
Sequence A BLACK
(1-120) (5‐6 in/lbs) (Bottom - J5)
Qty. 4 4 (1-105)
(1-110) (1-115) (1-155)
Qty. 2 2
1 J1
(1-125)
Qty. 3
3 J2
J2
W003 J3
(1-165)
(1-125)
4 (1-145)
2 (1-150)
Qty. 2 VIEW
3 A
1
(1-125) W002
3 2
Qty. 2 (1-165)
J3
Torque 3 J5
Sequence W001 1 2
(5‐6 in/lbs) (1-170) J1
(1-90) Torque
(1-130) Sequence
Qty. 4 9−10 in/lb 1
(Each Side) Acquisition
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1-175)
(1-95)
Qty. 8

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Figure 703. Aircraft Interface & Audio Compressor PWA

Installation Diagram (POST MOD DOT 6)
(9) Insert the rear panel assembly with attached Aircraft Interface PWA and Audio
Compressor PWA into the recorder chassis (1-5).
(10) To secure the rear panel assembly, insert six flat-head screws (1-95) coated with
adhesive, Table 701: item 1, three to each side of the rear panel assembly, but do
not fully tighten down.

NOTE: Flat-head screws (1-95) are one time use items and should
be replaced during re-assembly. These screws should not
be retained after dis-assembly.

(11) Insert two flat-head screws (1-95) coated with adhesive, Table 701: item 1, into the
bottom of the chassis and tighten them down using a torque wrench set to 9-10
in./lbs.
(12) Hold the rear panel assembly (1-90) securely to the chassis, turn on its side and
tighten three screws inserted in Step (10) to 9−10 in./lbs. in the pattern shown in
Figure 703.
(13) Turn the chassis over to the opposite side and tighten the remaining three screws
to 9-10 in./lbs. in the same pattern as shown in Figure 703.
(14) Connect the Aircraft Interface PWA W001 Cable Assembly (1-165) to J2 on the Ac-
quisition Processor PWA (1-175).
(15) Connect the W003 Cable Assembly (1-165) between J2 on the Audio Compressor
PWA and J4 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(16) Check proper alignment of the rear connector J1A by carefully inserting the
FA2100CVR into an SSCVR Mount, Part Number 178E0919–00, (Ref: Model
FA2100CVR Installation and Instruction Manual, p/n: 165E1846-00). If alignment
is skewed, loosen (8) flat-head screws (1-95) and repeat steps (11) − (13).
(17) Secure the Chassis Cover (1−20) as described in Paragraph E.
(18) Secure the CSMU (1-185) to the recorder as described in Paragraph F.

E. Chassis Cover Installation

(See Figure 704 and Figure 706 or IPL Figure 1, Item 20A/B)
(1) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, skip steps (2) − (8) and
proceed with step (9), these units do not have the chassis cover seal.
(2) If original cover seal material is damaged or seals need to be installed (pre
mod−dot #4 units) perform steps (3) − (8), otherwise skip to step (9).
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(3) Position the chassis cover seal (1-28) into place on the Seal Alignment Tool,
Table 701: item 6, (see Figure 704, frame 1).
(4) Carefully peel the paper backing from the chassis cover seal (1-28) to end of
the alignment tool ensuring that you do not stretch the seal.
(5) With the seal placed on the alignment tool with the sticky side up, position the
front part of the chassis cover (1-20) down onto the seal and gently press (see
Figure 704, frame 2).
(6) Carefully turn over the alignment tool with chassis cover and seal so that the
rear of the chassis is nearest to you. Carefully, remove the remaining paper
backing from the seal ensuring that you do not stretch the seal or that it folds
over on itself.
(7) Using the Seal Applicator Tool, p/n: 980E2189−00, or equivalent (see Figure
702, frame 3), gently smooth down the chassis cover seal (1−28) to form two
90_ bends at the rear of the chassis cover.
(8) Remove the chassis cover with attached seal from the alignment fixture and en-
sure that the seal screw holes line up with the chassis cover screw holes.
(9) Replace the chassis cover (1-20) by inserting the front end of the cover into the
alignment grove and inserting ten attaching pan-head sealing-screws (1-25)
coated with adhesive Table 701: item 1.

NOTE: Pan-head sealing screws (1-25) are one time use items and
should be replaced during re-assembly. These screws
should not be retained after dis-assembly.

(10) To secure the cover to the chassis, tighten down each of the 10 pan-head
sealing-screws (1-25) in the pattern shown in Figure 706, torque to a value of
9-10 in./lbs.
(11) If needed, apply RTV, DOW Corning, 3145 Adhesive silicone sealant to the two
inside corner bend relieves of the chassis cover and to the two front screw
heads as indicated in Note 1 and Note 2, Figure 706, respectively.
(12) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, apply RTV (Table 701:
Item 3) to the two front screw heads, and the front seam where the chassis
cover (1−20B) meets the chassis (1−5), as indicated in Note 1, Figure 705.

NOTE: For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, install

the CSMU in accordance with Step 13, and then perform
Steps 14 through 15. This will ensure that the Chassis Cov-
er will be firmly seated prior to applying RTV around the
Chassis Cover to Chassis seam.
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(13) Secure the CSMU (1-185) to the recorder as described in

Paragraph F.
(14) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, apply RTV (Table 701:
Item 3) to the entire seam where the chassis cover (1−20B) meets the chassis
(1−5), as indicated in Note 2, Figure 705.
(15) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, apply RTV (Table 701:
Item 3) around the connector, including the three keying holes, and the seam
on the back of the CVR, as indicated in Note 3, Figure 705.
(16) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, if the three unused
holes on the backside of the chassis (1−5) are not filled with RTV, apply RTV
(Table 701: Item 3) to the holes to seal them, as indicated in Note 4,
Figure 705.

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1 2 ALIGN CHASSIS
COVER OVER
ALIGN SEAL OVER SEAL & PRESS IN
FIXTURE HOLES PLACE

REMOVE SEAL BACKING

AND SMOOTH OUT

3 PUSH TOOL FIRMLY 4

TO AFFIX SEAL TO HOLES IN SEAL
SIDE SHOULD LINE UP WITH
HOLES IN CHASSIS
COVER ASSEMBLY

DO NOT STRETCH
SEAL MATERIAL

Figure 704.
FA2100CVR Chassis Cover Seal Installation
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Note 1:
Apply RTV to
Note 2: Two Front Screw Heads
Apply RTV to entire seam, and the front seam where
where Chassis Cover meets the Chassis Cover meets
the Chassis, after the the Chassis.
CSMU is installed and tight-
ened.

Note: 4
Apply RTV to seal unused
holes on backside of Chassis.
(if present)
Note: 3
Apply RTV to seam on the
back of the CVR and around
the connector and the (3)
keying holes.

Figure 705. FA2100 GACVR Chassis RTV Installation

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8
Torque
5 Sequence
6 (9−10 in./lbs.)

3
Chassis Cover
1
Seal-Screws
4 (Qty 10)

9
10

Note 1:
Apply RTV to
Note 2:
two front bend relieves in
Chassis Cover Apply RTV to
Two Front Screw Heads

Figure 706.
FA2100CVR Chassis Cover Installation

F. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) Installation

(See Figure 710 or IPL Figure 1, Item 185)

The Model FA2100’s Crash Survivable Memory Unit, CSMU, is a sealed unit and
must not be opened in the field. CSMU is mounted to the top of the recorder chas-
sis by (4) pan-head srews. The CSMU interfaces to the Acquisition Processor Board
connector J1 through the Memory Interface Cable assembly.

(1) For GACVR p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, apply RTV (Table 701:
Item 3) to the CSMU seating surface on the chassis (1−5).

(2) If the CSMU Cover Seal is not installed or has been damaged and needs re-
placing perform the CSMU Cover Seal installation / replacement below.

CSMU COVER SEAL INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT

(PRE−MOD DOT 13)
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(a) Remove the damaged seal, if necessary, by peeling the seal up from the
edge.
(b) Ensure that the flat underside surface of the CSMU is clean.

CSMU Cover
Seal

Apply RTV to seal

Memory Cable Slit

Figure 707. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Seal Application (Pre-MOD DOT 13)
(c) Carefully peel the paper backing from the CSMU Cover Seal (1-200) and
position seal into place on the CSMU memory assembly (1-185), with the
sticky side against the CSMU cover. (See Figure 707.)
(d) Smooth the seal down onto the CSMU memory assembly, such that the
application is toward the memory interface cable assembly. Carefully work
the cable assembly slit in the seal around the memory interface cable as-
sembly.
(e) Apply RTV, DOW Corning, 3145 Adhesive silicone sealant between the slit
in the CSMU cover seal where memory interface cable assembly passes
through the seal as shown in Figure 707.

CSMU COVER SEAL INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT

(POST−MOD DOT 13)

(a) Disconnect the memory cable from CSMU circuitry by lifting the cable
clasp and sliding the cable free.

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Location of memory
cable clasp

Figure 708. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Seal Application (Post-MOD DOT 13)
(b) Secure the loose cable to the side, ensuring that it is away from the bot-
tom of the CSMU. This will keep the cable out of access while applying the
new CSMU seal.
(c) If necessary remove the damaged seal by peeling the seal up from the
edge. Take care to not damage the circuitry affixed to the bottom of the
CSMU.
(d) Ensure that the flat underside surface of the CSMU is clean.

CSMU Cover
Seal

Apply RTV to seal

Memory Cable Slit

Figure 709. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Seal Application (Post-MOD DOT 13)
(e) Carefully peel the paper backing from the CSMU Cover Seal (1-200) and
position seal into place on the CSMU memory assembly (1-185). Place the
cut out in the seal around the CSMU circuitry with the notch oriented to-
wards the memory cable. The sticky side of the seal should be against the
CSMU cover. (See Figure 709.)
(f) Smooth the seal down onto the CSMU memory assembly, such that the
application is toward the memory interface cable assembly. Carefully work
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the cable assembly slit in the seal around the memory interface cable as-
sembly.
(g) Apply RTV, DOW Corning, 3145 Adhesive silicone sealant between the slit
in the CSMU cover seal where memory interface cable assembly passes
through the seal as shown in Figure 709.
(h) Reattach the memory cable to the CSMU circuitry by sliding the end of the
cable into the connection slot and pushing the clasp down to secure it.
(3) Carefully reconnect the memory interface cable assembly connector from the
CSMU to the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(a) For Pre-MOD DOT 6 units, the memory interface cable should be connect-
ed to J1 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(b) For Post-MOD DOT 6 units, the memory interface cable should be con-
nected to J5 on the Acquisition Processor PWA.
(4) Apply Locktite 222 to the four pan-head sealing-screws (1−190) and insert
them into the CSMU cover (1-185).

NOTE: Pan-head sealing screws (1-190) are one time use items
and should be replaced during re-assembly. These screws
should not be retained after dis-assembly.

(5) While pushing back on the front of the CSMU, partially tighten the rear two pan-
head screws.
(6) Use a torque-wrench to tighten the four pan-head sealing-screws to 75 in/lbs in
the cross pattern, shown in Figure 710, to fully secure the CSMU to the record-
er chassis.
(7) Apply RTV, DOW Corning, 3145 Adhesive silicone sealant to the memory inter-
face cable assembly tab to seal the slot through the chassis that the cable
passes through as shown in Figure 710, Figure 711 and Figure 712.

NOTE: The GACVRs, p/ns: 2100−1010−5X and 2100−1020−5X, must

be allowed to set for 24 hours to allow the RTV to cure.

(8) Install the Underwater Acoustic Beacon as described in the next paragraph.

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Torque Sequence CSMU Mounting

75 in/lb Seal-Screws
1
3 (1−190B)
4
(Qty 4)
2

Note:
After attached, apply RTV
to seal Memory Cable Slot

Crash Survivable
Memory Unit
P1 (CSMU)
(1‐185)

Memory Interface
Cable Assembly

J1

Recorder Chassis
Assembly
Acquisition
(1-5)
Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)

Figure 710. Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU)

Assembly (PRE-MOD DOT 6)

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Torque Sequence CSMU Mounting

75 in/lb Seal-Screws
1
3 (1−190B)
4
(Qty 4)
2

Note:
After attached, apply RTV Crash Survivable
to seal Memory Cable Slot Memory Unit
(CSMU)
(1‐185)

P1 Memory Interface
Cable Assembly

J5
Recorder Chassis J1
Assembly Acquisition
(1-5) Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)

Figure 711. Crash Survivable Memory

Unit (CSMU) Assembly (POST-MOD DOT 6 & PRE-MOD DOT 13)

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Torque Sequence CSMU Mounting

75 in/lb Seal-Screws
1
3 (1−190B)
4
(Qty 4)
2

Note:
After attached, apply RTV Crash Survivable
to seal Memory Cable Slot Memory Unit
(CSMU)
(1‐185)

Memory Interface
P1 Cable Assembly

J5
Recorder Chassis J1
Assembly Acquisition
(1-5) Processor PWA
(AP)
(1‐175)

Figure 712. Crash Survivable Memory

Unit (CSMU) Assembly (POST-MOD DOT 13)

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A. Underwater Acoustic Beacon Assembly & Installation

(See Figure 713 and IPL Figure 1, Item 80)
The Underwater Acoustic Beacon is mounted on the Model FA2100’s CSMU front
bracket with the beacon’s water switch facing to the left (refer to Figure 713, 1–80).

NOTE: When replacing the 30−day ULB it is recommended that

new mounting hex screws (MS 16995-54) are used to en-
sure a secure connection to the CSMU.
NOTE: When replacing the 90−day ULB it is REQUIRED that four
new mounting hex screws (L-3AR p/n 2290200424) that are
used to secure the ULB brackets to the CSMU.
When converting from a 30−Day ULB to a 90−Day ULB, the L−3AR ULB Conversion
Kit, P/N 068E5542−00, is recommended. This kit contains the 90−Day ULB and the
attaching hex mounting screws. Converted CVR units must be marked with MOD−
DOT #15. Refer to FA2100CVR SB022 for more details.

NOTE: Once a unit has been changed to a 90−Day ULB, it can not
revert to a 30−Day ULB due to the Hardware MOD−DOT
marking.

NOTE: Refer to the IPL effectivity column, as some specific

FA2100CVR Part Numbers that only are allowed only
90−Day ULBs to be installed.

NOTE: For complete testing of the ULB and battery replacement

procedures, refer to the 90−Day Underwater Locator Bea-
con CMM, L-3 p/n 165-E5542-00.
(1) Insert the Underwater Acoustic Beacon (1-80) into the right and left beacon
mount bracket (1-70) with the beacon water switch facing left and replacement
date label visible to the front.
(2) Apply thread-locking adhesive, Table 701 item1, to four 1/4–20, 1” hex-cap
bolts (1-75).
(3) Insert and tighten secure the right and left beacon mount bracket (1-70) with beacon
to the CSMU. Torque mounting bolts (1-75) in a cross−pattern as shown in Figure 713
to 75 in/lbs.
(4) For those units with customer installed beacons, p/n’s: 2100-1020−98 and
2100-1020-99, remove the temporary label which covers the standard identity
label.
(5) Perform a return-to-service test on the recorder in accordance with Section 100
of this CMM.
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Note: - Must use the L-3AR Conversion Kit, PN

068E5542-00 when converting from a 30-Day
ULB to a 90-Day ULB.
Mark Name Plate Hardware MOD-DOT #15

Underwater
Acoustic Beacon Right Beacon
(1-80) Mount Bracket
(1-70)

Crash Survivable
Memory Unit Water Switch
(CSMU)
(1‐185) #2
Left Beacon
Mount Bracket
(1-70)
#3
#4
Cross-Pattern
1/4” Hex Screw Torquing Sequence
(1-75) (75 in./lbs.)
#1

Figure 713.
Underwater Locator Beacon Assembly

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4. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: A Return-To-Service bench test is recommended after storage
of more than one year. Refer to Automatic Test Section 200 for
specific test and check-out procedures.

A. Storage in Original Containers

When possible, the FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder should be stored in its original
container(s). Provide adequate packing to ensure protection from damage during
storage and shipment and ensure that adequate silica gel packages are packed in
the container(s) to protect the equipment from moisture. Seal the container(s) to
provide a moisture–proof package.

B. Storage Without Original Containers

If the original container(s) are not available, perform the following procedures to
wrap the FA2100CVR system equipment for storage:

(1) Wrap the recorder unit in plain wrapping paper or newspaper of sufficient thick-
ness to thoroughly cover all sharp corners and protrusions.
(2) Enclose the unit in a polyethylene bag (3 mils thick, min.) seal the bag.
(3) Place the recorder unit in a suitably sized heavy construction cardboard box
surrounded with packing material sufficient to protect it on all sides. Arrange
packing material in such a way that the unit is protected and will not move
around within the box.
(4) Seal box(es) with fiberglass packing tape.
(5) Mark boxes clearly as to contents.

C. Shipment Container Kit

A shipment package kit, P/N: 147E1679-00, (IPL Item 1−210) may be ordered from
Aviation Recorders if the original container(s) are not available. This kit contains the
FA2100CVR shipping container, p/n: 197E1746-00, (IPL Item 1−220) shown in
Figure 714.

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NOTES:
1. CONTAINER TO MEET ATA SPEC 300 CATEGORY II.
MATERIAL: OUTER SHELL FIBER BOARD TO BE TYPE
1, CLASS 2, PER PPP−8−836 BOUBLE WALL 275 LBS
CONSTRUCTION
REF: CONTINOUS STITCHING
MATERIAL PACKING FOAM (1.50 IN. THICK) 1.8 LBS/ STAPLE APPROX 1.0
CUBIC FOOT WITH A COMPRESSION SET OF 95%. INCH SPACING, DOUBLE
MATERIAL PACKING FOAM (2.00 IN. THICK) 1.2 LBS/ STAPLE EACH END (.25
CUBIC FOOT WITH A COMPRESSION SET OF 40%. IN SPACING)
FOAM TO BE BONDED TO CARDBOARD. FLUTED
SINGLE WALL 200 LBS CONSTRUCTION

8.9

8.9
17.1

8.9

8.9

FOAM BONDED TO INSIDE

FLAPS OF CONTAINER FOAM
NOT TO EXTEND BEYOND THE
CUT EDGE OF THE FLAP
SHIPPING CONTAINER,
Short Box
(1-220)

Figure 714.
Shipping Container, Short Box, p/n: 197E1746-00,
part of Shipment Package Kit: p/n: 147E1679-00.

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FITS AND CLEARANCES

1. GENERAL
This section provides the FA2100CVR recorder’s specifications and outline and dimen-
sions. Since the recorder uses solid−state memory recording technology, there are no in-
ternal fits and clearances or tension values normally associated with older technology
electromechanical tape recorder units.

The information contained herein is also in the Description/Operation section of this CMM
and is presented here for the purpose of quick reference.

2. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
The Model FA2100CVR meets the performance requirements of ED-56A, chapters 2, 3,
4, and 5, and 7, ED−112, chapter 2, and Part I, while conforming to the input interface
required in ARINC 557/757. When the software detects a fault an CVR FAULT will be as-
serted immediately with no artificial delay.

A. Physical Characteristics
(1) Size: (Refer to Figure 801. for the FA2100CVR Outline & Dimension Drawing)
Height: 5.5 inches
Width: 4.98 inches
Depth: 12.6 inches (behind front panel)
(2) Weight: 10.0 ($.5) pounds nominal
7.7 ($.5) pounds (p/ns: 2100−1010−51
and 2100−1020−51)
(3) Case: 404A–ATR Case, Short. Stainless Steel
CSMU Housing, International Orange,
Reflective Striping, English/French
Markings
(4) Main (Rear) 57–Pin Connector Compatible with
Connector: ARINC757, p/n: 063E1072–00 (Cannon
p/n: DPXBMA–36571–59)
(5) Main (Rear) Crimp: p/n: 063–98–01474 (Cannon p/n:
Mating Connector: DPXBMA–57–33S- 0001)
Solder: p/n 9300–435 (Cannon p/n:
DPXB-57-33S-0001)
(6) Ground Support p/n: 063–98–01962 (AMP p/n: 748481–6)
Equipment Connector:

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B. Electrical Characteristics
(1) Power Requirements: 115 Vac @ 400 Hz, or 28 Vdc
Only 28 Vdc for GACVRs
(p/n’s: 2100−1010−−50/51 and
2100−1020−−50/51)

(2) Power Level: 12W max ac, 10.5W max dc

(3) Power Factor: .65

(4) Recording Time: 2100-1010-( ) = 30 min. minimum

2100-102X-( ) = 120 min. minimum

(5) Input Signal Format: ARINC 557/757

(6) Rotor Speed: Analog Frequency = 7 to 6,000 Hz

with input impedance of 100 kohms

(7) Audio Output: 2.55 Vrms into 600−ohms

C. Environmental Characteristics

Refer to Table 801 for the FA2100 CVR environmental characteristics.

D. Crash and Fire Protection

The Crash Survivable Memory Unit (CSMU) is designed to fully meet the 5,000
pounds crush test requirement of TSO–123a and provides impact protection for up
to 3400 g’s for 6.5 msec. The inner steel casing assembly protects the memory ele-
ments from deep sea pressures to 20,000 ft.

The FA2100’s crash–protected CVR memory survives ED–56A 5.3.2.d. and ED−112
2−4.2.4 High Temperature Fire for one hour per the requirements of TSO-123a, or
ED–56A 5.3.2.e., ED−112 2.4.2.5 Low Temperature Fire for ten hours. Specifically, 1
Hr @ 1100_ C, and 10 Hrs @ 260_ C.

E. Torque Requirements

The following assembly items have the specified torque requirements:

CSMU & Beacon Bracket mounting screws (75 in./lbs.);
Chassis Cover screws (9-10 in./lbs.); and
Rear Panel, Aircraft Interface & Acquisition Processor attaching screws (5-6 in./lbs.)

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Table 801. FA2100 CVR Environmental Characteristics

Conditions RTCA/ Description

DO–160C
Section
Temperature & Altitude 4.0 Categories A2 & F2

Ground Survival:
Low Temperature 4.5.1 (–55_C)
High Temperature 4.5.2 (+85_C)

Low Temperature Operating 4.5.1 (–55_C)

High Temperature Short–time 4.5.2 (+70_C)
Operating High Temperature 4.5.3 (+70_C)

Altitude 4.6.1 55,000 ft

Decompression 4.6.2 55,000 ft
Overpressure 4.6.3 –15,000 ft
Temperature Variation 5.0 Category B
Humidity 6.0 Category A (Standard)
Shock: 7.0
Operational Shock 7.2.2 6 G – 11 MS
Crash Safety (Impulse) 7.3.1.1 15 G – 11 MS

Crash Safety (Sustained) 7.3.2 12 G – 3 seconds

Vibration (Random) 8.6.2 Categories C Without Shock Mounts
Crash Survival 3400 G – 6.5 MS

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ESD LABEL

B C
COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER
MODEL FA2100

2.44  .5

B C
7.5  .5
A A

5.4  .1

3.0  .5

FARSIDE LABEL READS: ENREGISTREUR DE VOL NE PAS OUVRIR

.2 12.60  .04 .5
MAX MAX
NOTES:
1. RECORDER COLOR IS INTERNATIONAL ORANGE NO. 12197 PER FED-STD-595. FRONT AND SIDE LABELS ARE REFLECTIVE WHITE
BACKGROUND WITH BLACK LETTERING. NAMEPLATE IN VIEW A-A HAS LIGHT GRAY BACKGROUND WITH BLACK MARKING. A RUSSIAN
TEXT LABEL IS LOCATED ON THE CSMU ON P/N: 2100−1025−12 AS SHOWN IN THE LOWER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THIS DRAWING

2. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE CONNECTIONS PER APPLICABLE ARINC CHARACTERISTIC.

3. SEE CHART FOR FINAL PART NO. INPUT POWER, AND WEIGHT. POWERS ARE MAXIMUMS AND WEIGHTS ARE NOMINAL WITH
 .5 LBS TOLERANCE.
4. OVERALL EQUIPMENT SIZE AND MOUNTING SCHEME COMPLY WITH ARINC 404 AND 404A.
5. REAR PANEL CONTAINS HOLES TO MATE WITH GUIDE PINS IN ARINC 404 MOUNTING TRAYS.

Figure 801. (Sheet 1 of 2) Outline & Dimension Drawing

Model FA2100 CVR Recorder P/N: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-102X-( )

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2.44  .50

REFERENCE ONLY

POLARIZING KEYS
SHADING DENOTES
SOLID KEY AREA

.275

A A
View B B
View

J1 CONNECTOR PART NUMBERS:

PN 063-E1072-00 (CANNON DPBX-36571-59)
MATING CONNECTORS:
(CRIMP) PN 063-98-01474 (CANNON DPXBMA-57-33S-0001)
(SOLDER) PN 9300-435 (CANNON DPXB-57-33S-0001)

CRASH SURVIVABLE 4.88  .04

MEMORY UNIT

UNDERWATER LOCATING
DEVICE

5.5  .2

GROUND SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR
063-98-01962
(AMP 748481-6)

4.12
4.98  .04

C View C

Figure 801. (Sheet 2 of 2) Outline & Dimension Drawing Model

FA2100 CVR Recorder P/N: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-102X-( )

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SPECIAL TOOLS, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT

1. GENERAL
This section provides a listing of all required tools, fixtures, and equipment which are not
common maintenance tools. Refer to Table 901 for a table listing required FA2100CVR
special test equipment. Refer to the following paragraphs for a synopsis of equipment de-
scription and purpose.

Table 901. Table of Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment

Portable Interface (PI)
Part Number Description Mfg.
17TES0043 Portable Interface (PI) L-3 Com.
17TES0053 PI Memory Card Module (Obsolete) L-3 Com.
17TES0054 PI Memory Card Module L-3 Com.
17TES0051 PI Audio Readout Cable L-3 Com.
17TES0052 PI Aux Readout Cable L-3 Com.

Portable Interface/2 (PI/2)

Part Number Description Mfg.

17TES0062 Portable Interface (PI/2) L-3 Com.
024E5002-00 USB 2.0 Cable L-3 Com.
147E4785-00 USB Adapter L-3 Com.
253E5106-00 USB Key L-3 Com.
024E5000-00 FA2XXX FDR Interface Cable L-3 Com.

FA2100 Software Upload Test Equipment, Cable Assemblies & Software (ROC/6)
Part Number Description Mfg.
17TES0400 Read-Out Center/6 − Full CVR/FDR Configura- L-3 Com.
tion (The following items are included with the
ROC/6)
17TES0410 Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) L-3 Com.
17TES0411 Cable, RIU to AC Power In L-3 Com.
17TES0412 Cable, RIU to DC Power In L-3 Com.
17TES0413 Cable, RIU to Sound Card (2ea.) L-3 Com.
17TES0414 GSE − Recorder Cable Assy to PC Line In L-3 Com.

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17TES0415 Cable, RIU to USB L-3 Com.

17TES0416 Cable, RIU to CVR L-3 Com.
17TES0417 Cable Assembly, Audio Setup L-3 Com.
17TES0420 CATS Software, FA2100 L-3 Com.
17TES0070 CICC/2 Assembly Dwg. L-3 Com.
17TES0071 Cable Assembly, F1000−CICC/2 L-3 Com.
17TES0072 Cable Assembly, FA2100−CICC/2 L-3 Com.
17TES0076 Recorder Interface, USB, Top Level L-3 Com.
17TES0321 Read-Out System Equipment Software L-3 Com.
(ROSE 3.4)
17TES0057 Recorder Interface Cable Assembly L-3 Com.
17TES0058 FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly L-3 Com.
883E4557−00 CD, Soundblaster Audigy L-3 Com.
17TES0425 Speakers (110V) Optional
17TES0426 Speakers (220V) Optional

FA2100 Software Upload Test Equipment, Cable Assemblies & Software (ROC/7)
Part Number Description Mfg.
17TES0700 Read-Out Center/7 − Full CVR/FDR Configura- L-3 Com.
tion (The following items are included with the
ROC/7)
17TES0710 Recorder Interface Unit (RIU) L-3 Com.
17TES0411 Cable, RIU to AC Power In L-3 Com.
17TES0412 Cable, RIU to DC Power In L-3 Com.
17TES0413 Cable, RIU to Sound Card (2ea.) L-3 Com.
17TES0415 Cable, RIU to USB L-3 Com.
17TES0417 Cable Assembly, Audio Setup L-3 Com.
17TES0418 Cable, RIU to CVR L-3 Com.
17TES0420 CATS Software, FA2100, V. 2.0 L-3 Com.
17TES0070 CICC/2 Assembly Dwg. L-3 Com.
17TES0072 Cable Assembly, FA2100−CICC/2 L-3 Com.
17TES0076 (RUFS) Recorder Interface USB, Top Level L-3 Com.
17TES0321 Read-Out System Equipment Software L-3 Com.
(ROSE 4.5)

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17TES0057 Recorder Interface Cable Assembly L-3 Com.

17TES0058 FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly L-3 Com.
883E4557−00 CD, Soundblaster Audigy L-3 Com.
17TES0426 Speakers (110V) Optional
17TES0426 Speakers (220V) Optional
Note: The FA2100 Software Program P/N, listed below for the specific recorder, is
needed to perform the upload function.

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FA2100 CVR Software Disk

Part Number Description Mfg.
840E1658-07 FA2100CVR p/n: 2100-1010-00, 30-Min. L-3 Com.
Program Software
840E1657-07 FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1020-00 120-Min. L-3 Com.
Program Software
840E1663-07 FA2100 GACVR p/n: 2100-1010-50/51, L-3 Com.
30-Min. Program Software
840E1664-07 FA2100 GACVR, p/n: 2100-1020-50/51 L-3 Com.
120-Min. Program Software
840E3408−07 FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1025-02 120-Min. L-3 Com.
Data Link
840E3408−04 FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1025-12 CVR L-3 Com.
120-Min. Data Link, (Cyrillic Russian Text))
840E4568−09 FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1025-22 CVR L-3 Com.
120-Min. OMS Data Link
804E4568−06 FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1025-24 CVR L-3 Com.
120−Min. OMS Data Link, Bombardier Global
TBD FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1026-02 CVR L-3 Com.
120−Min. OMS Data Link, Airbus
TBD FA2100CVR, p/n: 2100-1027-02 CVR L-3 Com.
120−Min. OMS Data Link, Airbus

Note: The ADLP Software is only required for playback of the datalink data.
FA2100CVR P/N: 2100−1025−02/−12./−22, 2100−1026−02 and
2100−1027−02.

CATS 2.0 or higher is required for Return to Service.

Audio Data Link Player (ADLP) Software

Part Number Description Mfg.

17TES0436 Audio Data Link Player Software, Version 3 L-3 Com.

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2. GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) DESCRIPTIONS

A. Portable Interface Unit, p/n: 17TES0043

Refer to Figure 901 and Figure 902. The Portable Interface (PI) Unit, Part Number
17TES0043, can be used to check the recorder status and download FA2100CVR
audio data from the recorder to the PI Memory Module, Part Number 17TES0053,
while installed in the aircraft. On the bench, the PI Unit can also be used to monitor
audio channels, playback audio data, check the recorder status, clear latch faults
and fault history logs. For these procedures, refer to the Portable Interface Unit Op-
erating Manual p/n: 165E1630-00.

B. FA2100 Software Upload Cable Assembly & Distribution Diskettes

In the event that the Acquisition Processor PWA, p/n: 205E1591-00, p/n
205E1931-00 or p/n: 205E2502-10/-11, requires replacement, the FA2100CVR pro-
gram software must be loaded into the new board using the FA2100 Software
Upload cable assembly, p/n: 17TES0058, the FA2100 Software Utility Bundle Pro-
gram, p/n: 883E1894−01 which contains the CICCLDR and CICCIFC executable
files. The Utility Programs are also found on the ROSE Distribution CD, p/n:
17TES0321. The Software Upload cable assembly is connected between the
FA2100 front panel GSE/ATE connector and the Computer Interface and Commu-
nications Cable (CICC or CICC/2) cable to an enhanced parallel port of a PC.

For the the procedure to install the Software Upload Utility and CICC Interface Pro-
grams into the ROC/5 or ROC/6 Ground Station, and the procedure to upload the
FA2100 Software into the recorder, refer to Test and Troubleshooting Section, 100,
Paragraph 10.

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CVR: MONITOR
PLAYBACK
TO RECORDER
GSE CONNECTOR
STATUS / CONTROL
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

GMT/ROTOR
FSK

AUDIO

SELECT

DELETE MENU

Sarasota, Florida

PI AUX
READOUT CABLE
17TES0052

PI AUDIO
READOUT CABLE
17TES0051

CH 1 2 3 4
HQ

SQ COMB CAM

Figure 901.
Portable Interface Unit, p/n: 17TES0043
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MAIN MENU

CVR: MONITOR MONITOR MENU

PLAYBACK PLAYBACK MENU
CVR PLAYBACK HQ VOICE CH 1 OFF/ON
MODE: STOP CH 2 OFF/ON
POSITION: HRS : MIN : SEC CH 3 OFF/ON
ROTOR: __HZ HQ CAM CH 4 OFF/ON
GMT: (PLAY)
(STOP) ** SQ VOICE CH 1−3 OFF/ON
STATUS / CONTROL
KEYPAD ** SQ CAM CH 4 OFF/ON
SPECIAL FUNCTIONS (RWD) (FFWD)
RED KEY MODE: NORM UP
VOLUME: DOWN
(END/BEGIN)
CTRL MENU
(F) SPECIAL FUNCTIONS MENU

STATUS / CONTROL MENU PLAYBACK CONTROL MENU

VERSION ID:
CVR RUN STATUS HQ VOICE CH 1 OFF/ON
SET / CLEAR TEST CNDTNS
CH 2 OFF/ON
DELETE FILE FROM DISK (A) CVR SUPER FR #: (1 Sec CH 3 OFF/ON
Samples) HQ CAM CH 4 OFF/ON
DISPLAY GMT/ROTOR (B) CVR PLBK OFFST: 0:00 ** SQ VOICE CH 1−3 OFF/ON
FAULT LOG TO FILE (C) ** SQ CAM CH 4 OFF/ON
CVR FAULT STAT: NODAT FILE BACK
TRACE MSGS TO FILE (D)
UP
VOLUME: DOWN
VERSION MENU SET / CLEAR TEST CNDTNS
MENU CVR FILE CONTROL MENU
PORTABLE INTERFACE
CVR FILE CONTROL
PI S/W VERSION 1.2 CLEAR LATCHED FAULT FILE NAME: XXXX.CVR
FA2100 REV. NO. −OO CLEAR FAULT LOG FILE ID: XXXX
(DATE RECORD MADE)
CVR FAULT : GSE : ON 03−APR−1999
CVR FAULT : GSE : OFF (TIME RECORD MADE)
11: 30:10 (HRS :MIN:SEC)
CVR FAULT : GSE :RELEASE (FILE SIZE:) XXXXX Kbytes
SMP VERSION: X.X.
(RECORD DURATION)
SMP CHECK SUM: XXXX HR:MIN:SECS
BACK COPY PLAY (E)

CVR COPY MENU

FILE ID
COPY TIME REMAINING
:_ (11CHAR LIMIT) CVR COPY
A B C D E F G H I J FOR CVR DATA COPY
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z . : − / HR:MIN:SEC
+ _ # & $ @ < > !
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
** Note: SQ Voice and SQ CAM are
CLEAR
START COPY not available for p/n: 2100−1025−02
START
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Figure 902. Sheet 1 of 2

Portable Interface (PI) Unit, CVR Menu Structures.

(B) DISPLAY GMT/ROTOR

(A) FILE DELETION MENU
FILE DELETION
(FILE NAME): XXXX.CVR DELETE THIS FILE: ROTOR: XXXX HZ
(FILE ID): XXXX XXXX.CVR
DATE: 0I−JAN−1999
TIME RECORDED: GMT:: X:XX::XX
HRS : MIN : SEC
FILE SIZE: XXX Kbytes ARE YOU SURE?
FILE DURATION:
HRS : MIN : SEC
BACK DELETE YES NO

(F)

FAULT LOG TO FILE

(E) FILE PLAYBACK MENU
(C)
FILE ID FILE ID : XXXX
:_ (11 CHAR LIMIT) DUMPING FAULT LOG TO: MODE: PLAY
A B C D E F G H I J POSITION: 00:00:00
XXXX.FLT ROTOR: Hz
K L M N O P Q R S T GMT:: X:XX:XX
U V W X Y Z . : − / (PLAY)
(STOP)
+ _ # & $ @ < > ! KEYPAD
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 This halts recording. (RWD) (FFWD)
CLEAR
START (END/BEGIN)
CTRL MENU

(D) TRACE MESSAGES

FILE ID
:_ (11 CHAR LIMIT) DUMPING TRACE LOG TO:

A B C D E F G H I J XXXX.TRC
K L M N O P Q R S T
U V W X Y Z . : − /
+ _ # & $ @ < > !
Press MENU to end.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
CLEAR
START

Note: Data enclosed in parentheses does not appear on the PI menus and is
provided in these figures for clarification .

Figure 902. Sheet 2 of 2

Portable Interface (PI) Unit, CVR Menu Structures
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ROSE/RI SOFTWARE
17TES0321 (CDROM)

Power
FA2100 SOFTWARE
Input DISTRIBUTION DISK
Select
840‐EXXX‐XX
Note: Firmware Distribution
Diskette P/N will match the
FA2100 Software Part
Number located on the
TO recorder 's Name Plate Label.
RECORDER USB FDAU ENHANCED
SIMULATOR (RUFS) PARALLEL PORT
(RI) ADAPTER LPT‐1
17TES0076 (EPP)

CICC/2
COMPUTER INTERFACE
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE/2
17TES0070

RECORDER INTERFACE (RI) FA2100 TO CICC/2

CABLE ASSY. COMPUTER INTERFACE
COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
17TES0057 READ-OUT CENTER/6 or /7 17TES0072
17TES0400 or 17TES0700
Note:
Typical view of the back of
the computer.
Views may vary depending
on the computer

FA2100
SOFTWARE UPLOAD
(BOOTLOAD) CABLE ASSEMBLY
AC 17TES0058
INPUT (use for software
DC uploading only)
INPUT

Note: RI = Recorder Interface.

ROSE = Read‐Out Support Equipment.
ROC = Read‐Out Center (ROC/5, /6 or /7)

Note: The ROC rear connections shown in this diagram are for
general reference and may not reflect the exact connector
location or configuration your ROC system computer.

Note: The 17TES0058 cable assembly should only be attached FA2100 CVR
during upload process. Not used when downloading data RECORDER
or getting recorder status.

Figure 903. FA2100CVR Software Upload Connections

Using Computer Interface & Communications Cable (CICC)
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P2

28VDC

115VAC

36.0  .2
P1A
P1
2 115VAC HOT
115VAC COLD
3
P2
28VDC
9 22
GND
17 19
FDR DATA OUT LO *
18 15
19 FDR DATA OUT HI *
14
MONITOR WIRE A
23 16
MONITOR WIRE B *
24 17
FDR DATA IN LO *
27 13
FDR DATA IN HI *
28 12
ACID 6 *
29 2
ACID 7 *
38 1

* These signal lines are not used with the FA2100CVR,

they are used with the Combi Recorder CVDR.

Figure 904.
Recorder Interface Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0057
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CICC/2
PNR 17−TES0070

3.3 + .2
SER XXXXXXXXX
MFR 06141
DMF MMYYYY

4.4 + .2 3 fT + 2 IN

1.4 + .2

NOTE:
MUST BE USED WITH VER ROSE 3.2/RI 2.0
OR HIGHER SOFTWARE

Figure 905. (Sheet 1 of 2)

Computer Interface Communications Cable/2 (CICC/2) P/N: 17TES0070

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P1 − POSITRONICS
MC8122D−1038.0

P2
CONN PN AMP 749210−5
SHELL PN AMP 749193−2
PIN−1 10 FT + 3 IN

26 PIN FA2100 50 PIN CICC/2

P1 − DB CONN P2 − SCSI CONN
GSS_PWR 1 2 GSE_PWR
GND 2 1 GND
TDM_CLK_HI 3 23 SER_D0_RX_HI
TDM_CLK_LO 4 24 SER_D0_RX_LO
TDM_FRM_HI 5 28 SER_D1_RX_HI
TDM_FRM_LO 6 29 SER_D1_RX_LO
TDM_ADD_HI 7 17 SER_C0_I0_HI
TDM_ADD_LO 8 18 SER_C0_I0_LO
GND 11
SER_FS_AP_HI 10 11 SER_B0_RX_HI
12 SER_B0_RX_LO
SER_FS_AP_LO 19
46 CABLE_0
PRGM_VPP_AP 12
PRGM_VPP_SW 13
SER_CLK_HI 14 3 SER_A0_I0_HI
SER_CLK_LO 15 4 SER_A0_I0_LO
SER_DAT_AP_HI 16 15 SER_B1_RX_HI
SER_DAT_AP_LO 17 16 SER_B1_RX_LO
TDM_DAT_HI 9 19 SER_C1_I0_HI
TDM_DAT_LO 18 20 SER_C1_I0_LO
SER_DAT_PI_HI 20 9 SER_B0_TX_HI
SER_DAT_PI_LO 21 10 SER_B0_TX_LO
SER_FS_PI_HI 22 13 SER_B1_TX_HI
SER_FS_PI_LO 23 14 SER_B1_TX_LO
SEL_SMP/FDP 24 21 SER_D0_TX_HI

TEST_MODE_L 25 47 CABLE_1
GSE_PORT_EN 26 48 CABLE_2
NOTE: 49 CABLE_3
MUST BE USED WITH VER ROSE 3.2/RI 2.0
OR HIGHER SOFTWARE

Figure 905. (Sheet 2 of 2)

FA2100 − CICC/2 Interface Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0072
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TO TO
FA2100 PI OR CICC
OR CICC/2
P1 P2
AMP INTERFACE
AMP
748747-1 748640-1

4.0  .5
P1 P2
PIN1 GSS_PWR PIN1
1 1
39VDC_RTN
2 2
TDM_CLK_HI
3 3
TDM_CLK_LO
4 4
TDM_FRM_HI
5 5
6 TDM_FRM_LO 6
7 TDM_ADD_HI 7
8 TDM_ADD_LO 8
TDM_DAT_HI
9 9
TDM_DAT_LO
18 18
SER_FS_AP_HI
10 10
SER_FS_AP_LO
19 19
GND
11 11
SEL_SMP/FDP
24 24
PRGM_REC_L
12 PRGM_VPP_SW 12
13 13
SER_CLK_HI
14 14
SER_CLK_LO
15 15
SER_DAT_AP_HI
16 16
SER_DAT_AP_LO
17 17
SER_DAT_PI_HI
20 20
SER_DAT_PI_LO
21 21
SER_FS_PI_HI
22 22
SER_FS_PI_LO
23 23
TEST_MODE_L
25 25
GSE_PORT_EN
26 26

Figure 906.
Programmers Adapter Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0058
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CVR AUTOMATED TEST

J4 USB 4‐PIN SOFTWARE (CATS)
RIU UNIVERSAL SERIAL
BUS INTERFACE 17TES0420
17TES0415
POWER
RIU DC POWER INPUT INPUT
SELECT
RIU AC POWER INPUT 17TES0412 (DC)- J8
17TES0411 (AC)- J7

DC
AC 5A
1A

RECORDER INTERFACE
UNIT (RIU) R-SPKR *
J4
17TES0410 USB
GREEN BLUE
REAR
CONNECTOR J9
INTFC RCDR AC
PWR TEST
GSE
INTFC J1
SOUND CARD
SPKRS SND
OUT OUT DC
RED
SND AC LIGHT
YELLOW
IN J2 LIGHT
ROC/6
J5 SND OUT - GREEN
J6 17TES0413 17TES0400
J3
SND IN - BLUE FA2100
L-SPKR *
17TES0413 SOFTWARE UPLOAD
CABLE ASSEMBLY
17TES0058
J6 (use for software
RIU AUDIO OUTPUT uploading only)
(SPKRS)

RECORDER INTERFACE
CABLE ASSY.
17TES0416

(FA2100‐CICC/2) COMPUTER
INTERFACE COMMUNICATIONS CABLE
ASSY.
17TES0072

* Note: Speakers are optional and not incld

with ROC/6
FA2100 CVR RECORDER
To order speakers from L-3AR use: p/n:
17TES0425 (110V) or 17TES00426 (220V).
Figure 907. ROC/6 w/CVR Automated Test Station Software (CATS)
FA2100CVR TEST SETUP
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P2
P1

P3
120  6.0 IN

Signal Name From To Signal Name From To

CHANNEL 1 AUDIO IN LO P1−30 P2−30
PWR IN 115 VAC (HOT) P1−2 P3−1 DATA LINK FAULT P1−31 P2−5
PWR IN 115 VAC (COLD) P1−3 P3−2 CHANNEL 1 AUDIO IN HI P1−32 P2−32
INDICATOR PWR P1−4 P2−22 DATA LINK IN (429) (B) P1−33 P2−34
AUDIO OUT LO P1−5 P2−1 DATA LINK IN (429) (A) P1−34 P2−33
AUDIO OUT HI P1−6 P2−6 CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN LO P1−35 P2−35
RECORD ENABLE B P1−7 P2−8 FDR STATUS P1−36 P2−20
RECORD ENABLE A P1−8 P2−7 CHANNEL 2 AUDIO IN HI P1−37 P2−37
PWR IN +28 VDC 9HOT0 P1−9 P2−9 FDR WORD RATE B P1−38 P2−38
STOP CVR RECORDING P1−10 P2−10 OMS IN B (AIRBUS ONLY) P1−39 P2−39
PUSH−TO−TEST P1−12 P2−12 OMS IN A (AIRBUS ONLY) P1−40 P2−34
PREAMP PWR OUT GND P1−13 P2−13 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO IN LO P1−41 P2−41
PREAMP PWR OUT HOT P1−14 P2−14 CVR IDENT PIN P1−43 P2−4
RESERVERED TEST IND + P1−15 P2−15 CHANNEL 3 AUDIO IN HI P1−43 P2−43
RESERVERED TEST IND − P1−16 P2−16 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO IN LO P1−45 P2−45
CHASSIS GND−DC RET P1−17 P2−17 FDR MAINTENANCE P1−46 P2−21
FDR DATA OUT B (LO) P1−18 P2−18 CHANNEL 4 AUDIO IN HI P1−47 P2−47
FDR DATA OUT B (HI) P1−19 P2−19 ROTOR SPEED IN (LO) P1−48 P2−48
INT PREAMP ATTEN (−6 dB) P1−20 P2−58 ROTOR SPEED IN (HI) P1−49 P2−49
INT PREAMP ATTEN (−12 dB) P1−21 P2−59 DATA LINK V1 OUT B P1−50 P2−50
INT PREAMP ATTEN (−24 dB) P1−22 P2−60 DATA LINK V1 OUT A P1−51 P2−51
CVR FAULT OUT P1−23 P2−23 VOICE ERASE A P1−55 P2−36
FDR FAULT OUT P1−24 P2−24 DATA LINK VALID P1−56 P2−66
GMT IN (429) (B) P1−25 P2−25 VOICE ERASE A P1−57 P2−57
GMT IN (429) (A) P1−26 P2−26
FDR DATA IN B (LO) P1−27 P2−27
FDR DATA IN B (HI) P1−28 P2−28
FDR WORD RATE A P1−29 P2−29

Figure 908. Recorder Interface Cable Assembly, 17TES0416

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1 3 2

1 CABLE, PWR, AC
2 LABEL, “115V/400Hz”
3 LABEL, “17−TES0411”

Figure 909.
AC 115 VAC/400Hz Power Input Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0411

4 Strip and Tin

144.0  1.0 IN 2X 2.00  .13 IN

2X 1.00  .13 I
2* 5 (See Note) 1 3

* WIRE CHART
BLACK OUTER Note: TRIM SHIELD EVEN WITH OUTER JACKET.
WHITE INNER APPLY SLEEVING ITEM 5 OVER OUTER JACKET TRANSITION

1 WIRE, # 22, STRD, 2 COND, SHLD

2 CONN, DC PWR PLUG
3 LABEL, “DC POWER”
4 LABEL, “17−TES0412”
5 TBG, 3/16, THERMO−FIT, BLK

Figure 910.
DC +28VDC Power Input Cable Assembly P/N: 17TES0412

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LOOP BACK
CONNECTOR

Figure 911. Audio Setup Cable Assembly, 17TES0417

MICROPHONE

SWITCH

INT EXT INPUT

35
40

30 45
OFF
KHZ GAIN
TUNNING

BAT.
TEST
OK
AUDIO
OUTPUT

ULTRASONIC TEST SET

UNDERWATER MODEL 42A12( )
LOCATOR
DEVICE 42A12( )
ULTRASONIC
TEST SET
Figure 912. ULD Test Set-Up

C. Audio Data Link Player Software

The FA2100CVR Audio & Data Link Player (ADLP) software provides a user−friendly
interface for initiating audio and data link message retrieval and playback functions
for the Model FA2100CVR, part number 2100−1025−( ). It also provides the capa-
bility to decompress the data into standard waveform audio files (.wav) for playback
using conventional audio media players.
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All other Model FA2100CVR part numbers can use this utility software to playback
the CVR audio data but will not be able to analyze any data link messages since
these other CVR part number recorders do not support the recording of data link
messages.

(1) Hardware Requirements for Audio & Data Link Player Software

The ADLP software, p/n: 17TES0436, is designed to operate on an IBM/IBM-

compatible computer containing specific required hardware.

Assembly is a standard personal computer with tower case; includes the follow-
ing standard features and may include features not listed hereon. Upgraded
features are acceptable.

Dual core CPU 2.5 GHz or greater

Motherboard with EPP support, compatible with PCMCIA reader (below)
Four USB 2.0 connections
4 GB or greater memory
17” SVGA Color LCD Monitor and Graphics Adapter
Must support 1024x768 and 1280 x 1024
Samsung SyncMaster 710n is an example of a compliant monitor
300 GB Hard Drive 7200 RPM or better
8x4x32X (or better) CD−RW/DVD−RW
104 Keyboard
Windows 7 Professional 32−bit edition OS
2−Button Mouse
Ethernet 100 MHz or greater
2nd Ethernet (Intel Pro/100m PCI or equivalent)
Audigy sound card
PCMCIA Dual Slot PCI installed in 3.5” External Bay
Must be compatible with motherboard above
Envoy Data EDC−F2PCI is an example of compliant reader

(2) System must be CE and suitable for export.

(3) Associated user/installation manuals and CDs are to be included with com-
puter.

Table 902. Specification Control Drawing

Configuration Next Assy No. Used On

−00 Audio Data Link Player Software, Version 3 ROC/7

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(4) Hardware Requirements for Downloading CVR Data

The FA2100CVR must be removed from the aircraft prior to downloading voice
data. Data Link messages, however, can be downloaded while the recorder is
on the aircraft as this data is accessed in a similar manner to standard flight
data.

There are two methods to download audio and data link information from the
Model FA2100CVR memory:

(a) Directly download into either a ROC or RAU using the Computer Interface
Control Cable Interface (CICCIfc) utility software in conjunction with the
CICC/2 Interface Cable assembly; p/n: 17TES0070 & 17TES0072.
(b) Using the Portable Interface (PI) Unit, p/n: 17TES0043 with Mod−Dot #6.
This device is used to download the FA2100CVR voice and data link infor-
mation to a PCMCIA memory card which then can be transferred into ei-
ther a ROC or RAU that has the ADLP software installed for playback.

For detailed operational instructions, refer to the Audio Data Link Player Software
Operator’s Manual, P/N: 165E3596−00.

D. CVR Download Cable

Cable can be used to downloaded data while the recorder is on the aircraft us-
ing the Portable Interface Unit. The data in the CVR can not be erase while us-
ing the cable. Refer to the Installation and Operation Manual, Cockpit Voice
Recorder, Model FA2100CVR, Part Number 165E1846-00.33

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60in."6 in.

P1 J1

P1 J1
115 VAC HOT 2 2 115 VAC HOT
AC COMMON COLD 3 3 AC COMMON COLD
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
+27.5 VDC INPUT 9 9 +27.5 VDC INPUT
10 10
12 12
13 13
14 14
15 15
16 16
CHASSIS GND 17 17 CHASSIS GND

57 57

CONNECTS TO CONNECTS TO
FA2100 CVR CVR TRAY

Figure 913.
FA2100CVR Download Cable, p/n 17TES0078,
Wiring Diagram

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ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST

1. GENERAL
This section contains the following sections: introduction, equipment designator list, nu-
merical index, and detailed parts list. The introduction of this section describes usage of
the IPB, a listing of abbreviations, and a list of vendor names, addresses, and codes per
the current issue of “Federal Supply Code for Manufacturers”, catalog handbook H4–1.
The Equipment Designator Index provides a cross reference from manufacture reference
designator to manufacturing part number. The Numerical Index provides a numerical list-
ing of all manufacturing part numbers.

2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this Illustrated Parts List is to assist maintenance and supply personnel in
requisitioning, storing, issuing and identifying parts to maintain the FA2100 Cockpit Voice
Recorder. This Illustrated Parts List is not to be taken as the authority for the procedure
of assembly or disassembly. Overhaul or repair should be done by authorized personnel
only.

3. ABBREVIATIONS
The following abbreviations are used in this section:
Abbreviation Meaning
AR As Required
ASSY Assembly
EFF Effectivity
FIG Figure
NHA Next Higher Assembly
NO Number
RF Reference

4. EQUIPMENT DESIGNATOR INDEX

The Equipment Designator Index is an index of designators assigned to electrical parts as
shown in electrical wiring and schematic diagrams. Since Level 2 repair is the mainte-
nance philosophy of the FA2100CVR, there are no Equipment designators listed.

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5. NUMERICAL INDEX
The Numerical Index is a complete listing of parts included in the Detail Parts List, cross–
referenced to the applicable figure and item number, L-3’s part numbers, the manufactur-
er’s part numbers and total quantity required.

Part numbers are arranged in a alphanumerical sequence beginning at the extreme left–
hand position and continue from left to right, one position at a time. The order to prece-
dence in beginning the part number arrangement is as follows:
A. Letters A through Z (Alphabetical Os are considered as numerical zeros).
B. Numerals 0 through 8.
Part number entry is limited to a single line and does not exceed fifteen characters.

The FIGURE number and ITEM number columns contain the figure and item number(s)
for all parts listed. When more than one figure and item number are shown for the same
part number, the part number is not repeated.

6. DETAIL PARTS LIST

The Detail Parts List consists of illustrations and columnar parts breakdown of the compo-
nent and all assemblies, subassemblies, and parts that can be disassembled, repaired
and reassembled, or replaced. Items that are riveted, welded or spun over are not listed.
Parts made of bulk stock such as wire, tape or bonding braid are also not listed. Illustra-
tions are each assigned a figure number, commencing with Figure 1 and progressing in
sequence.

The FIGURE AND INDEX NUMBER column reflects the assigned figure number of the il-
lustration in which the item is shown and the item number listed on the illustration. Figure
numbers are shown for the first entry of each figure and at the top of each subsequent
column. When there is more than one type of subassembly for the same function addi-
tional figures are included with the same number, but followed by an additional alpha des-
ignator (such as A, B, etc.).

Each part number listed in the Detail Parts List is assigned an index number. Index num-
bers begin with number 1 for each illustration and in broken sequence to facilitate the in-
sertion of new items which are not variants of existing items. Items listed but not illus-
trated are identified by a dash to the left of the index number.

The PART NUMBER column contains the manufacturer’s part number when the part is
purchased from a source other than Aviation Recorders, or the Aviation Recorders part
number for those parts which must be purchased from Aviation Recorders Division.
When the manufacturer’s part number is used for any parts, the Aviation Recorders num-
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ber is also shown enclosed in parentheses in the NOMENCLATURE column. When stan-
dard parts (such as MS, AN, RC, CP, etc.) are used, vendor codes are not assigned to
these parts. However, for non–standard parts the vendor code is assigned in the NO-
MENCLATURE column and is preceded by the letter “V.” It corresponds to the Federal
Supply Code for Manufacturers, (FSCM) now known as Commercial and Government En-
tity (CAGE) as listed in Cataloging Handbook H4/H8.

When a part has multiple vendors, all part numbers are listed in the PART NUMBER col-
umn. The first vendor will be assigned an item number and each subsequent part num-
ber is assigned the same item number with an alpha variant.

The NOMENCLATURE column describes the part or assembly. Nomenclature wording is

arranged so that the identifying noun or key word is always the first part of the descrip-
tion; this is followed by modifying words. Standard abbreviations are used as necessary.
Assemblies which are not broken down within a listing but which are covered by a sepa-
rate figure will carry the notation “(SEE FIG. – FOR DETAIL BREAKDOWN).” The listing
of the assembly in the breakdown figure will carry the reference “(SEE FIG. – FOR NHA)”.
If the vendor is not L−3 Aviation Recorders, the manufacturer’s vendor code may be in-
cluded in parentheses in this column.

The indenture system, provided by the numbers “1” through “6” in the heading, shows the
relationship of one part to another; for example, a part listed under indenture “3” is a com-
ponent of the assembly listed under indenture “2” immediately above it. Items used to at-
tach parts or assemblies to each other are designated “ATTACHING PARTS” and are
listed immediately following the item or items they attach. The symbol “* * *” denotes the
end of attaching parts.

The EFFECTIVITY CODE column establishes parts’ relationship with units or assemblies
which are essentially the same but have variations. These units or assemblies are the
lead times on each figure. These units or assemblies are assigned reference letters such
as A, B, C, D, etc. Parts which are not common to all configurations but are associated
with one or more of the coded lead items carry the letter or letters assigned to the lead
item with which it is associated. If a part is common to all lead items, the EFFECTIVITY
CODE column is blank.

The UNITS PER ASSY column lists the quantity of the item required in one assembly in
which it is a component. It is, therefore, not necessarily the total quantity of the part re-
quired in the complete equipment; the equipment total can be found in the Numerical In-
dex. The term “RF” denotes that the assembly has been previously listed in the parts
breakdown.
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7. PART NUMBERING
L−3AR does not delineate its part numbers by special characters, such as the “−” dash character.
L−3AR considers its part numbers with or without the use of special characters to be the same, for
example, there is no difference between part number 266−E0305−00, 266E0305−00, or
266E030500. To be in compliance with ARINC Specifications 100 and 200 the part numbers listed
in this manual use the following format: 266E0305−00. L−3AR typically identifies its part numbers
on other documents such as internal engineering drawings, purchase orders, component labels,
shipping orders, Form 8130’s, and certification documents with the format: 266−E0305−00.

8. MANUFACTURER’S CODE
Due to the Level−2 maintenance philosophy used with the FA2100 CVR, all spare parts
will be ordered through L−3 Communications. L3AR Vendor Code, manufacturer name
and address, as listed in the “Federal Supply Codes for Manufacturers” Cataloging Hand-
book H4/H8, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) codes, (formerly FSCM), and/or
the NATO Code as applicable (Ref. ATA Spec. 200), is listed below. The CAGE code is
the vendor (V) code listed in parentheses in the NOMENCLATUE column of the Detailed
Parts List.

Code Manufacturer
V06141 L-3 Aviation Recorders
100 Cattlemen Road
Sarasota, FL 34232

9. L−3 AVIATION RECORDERS (L−3AR) AUTHORIZED PARTS

L−3AR has performed additional environmental testing on the Stainless and Titanium
Crash−Survivable Memory Units (CSMU) for all Models of recorders using the L−3AR
90−Day Underwater Locator Beacon, PN 266E5542−00, and mounting screws that make
up the ULB Conversion Kit, p/n: 068E5542−00. These tests were conducted to ensure
that the transition from the 30−day ULB to 90−Day ULB for CSMUs used on all Models of
L−3AR Recorders meet the requirements of DO−160G Vibration and ED−112A Beacon
Shear and Tensile Test.

The results of these tests are contained in the following L−3AR Environmental Test
Reports, Document Numbers:
F ENV284 − MODELS FA2100 Style CSMUs: All Part Numbers: FA2100CVR,
FDR, CVDR, MADRAS, DASU & APR2500.
F ENV285 − Models FA5000 − Titanium CSMUs: All Part Numbers: FA5000CVR,
FDR, CVDR & MADRAS
F ENV286 − SRVIVR Style CSMUs: All Part Numbers: SRVIVRCVR, FDR &
CVDR
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To ensure integrity of the locating device function and the FAA Manufacturing Inspection
District Office (MIDO) approved installation and assembly of all L−3AR Recorder models,
it is required that only the L-3AR ULB Conversion Kit, p/n: 068E5542−00 be used when
converting from a 30−Day ULB to a 90−Day ULB.

Also the four attaching ULB hex−screws (1−75) must be replaced when the 90−Day ULB
is removed or replaced.

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10. CONFIGURATION MATRIX

Listed below are the current configurations for the FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR).
Part Number 2100-1010-( ) is capable of storing 30 minutes of voice data while p/n:
2100-1020-( ) is capable of storing 2 hours of voice data, p/n: 2100−1020−02 has FSK
capability, p/n: 2100−1025/1026/1027−( ) has OMS capability.

2100−1010−00 ARINC 757, 30 MIN. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT

2100−1010−50 ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY
2100−1010−51 ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, TITANIUM CSMU W/ RTV, 28
VDC ONLY
2100−1020−00 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT
2100−1020−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ FSK
2100−1020−50 ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY
2100−1020−51 ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, TITANIUM CSMU W/ RTV, 28
VDC ONLY
2100−1025−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY
2100−1025−12 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY (CYRILLIC)
2100−1025−22 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS
2100−1025−24 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS S/W
2100−1026−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS
2100−1027−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS
2100−1220−00 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 90−DAY BEACON
2100−1220−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ FSK, 90−DAY BEACON
2100−1225−22 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS,
90−DAY BEACON
2100−1225−24 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS S/W,
90−DAY BEACON
2100−1226−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS,
90−DAY BEACON
2100−1227−02 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS,
90−DAY BEACON
2100−1925−22 ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR W/ OMS, 4 CHANNEL HIGH QUALITY W/ RIPS
90−DAY BEACON

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NUMERICAL INDEX

PART NUMBER AIRLINE FIG. ITEM TTL

PART NO. REQ
BB1P061H05 1 25B 10
BB1P141H16 1 190B 4
MS15795−803 1 145 2
MS16995−52 1 190A 4
MS16995*54 1 75 4
MS21044C04 1 150 2
MS24693−C26 1 95 8
MS24693−C4 1 130 4
MS24693−C4 1 140 2
MS24693−C6 1 141A 2
MS24693−C7 1 141B 2
MS51957−14 1 160 4
MS51957−14 1 180 10
MS51957−14 1 125A 6
MS51957−14 1 125B 7
MS51957*28 1 25A 10
MS51957*45 1 60 4
279800024 1 225 1
2290200365 1 127 1
2529800107 1 235 1
2739800201 1 152 1
9030100047 1 205 1
9030100047 1 245 1
9030100049 1 240A 1
9030100075 1 240B 1
016E1589−00 1 70 2
016E4797*00 1 146A 1
016E5352−00 1 146B 1
024E1620−00 1 165A 2
024E1620−01 1 170A 1
024E2659*01 1 165B 1
024E3424*00 1 170B 2
024E3424*03 1 165C 1
027E1590*00 1 35 1
042E1597*00 1 5A 1
042E1597*01 1 5B 1
075E1598*00 1 20A 1

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PART NUMBER AIRLINE FIG. ITEM TTL

PART NO. REQ
075E1806*00 1 20B 1
111*98*00097 1 55 2
1256 (DEL.) 1 45 1
140E4207*00 1 151 1
147E1679−00 1 210 1
166*98*00359 (DEL.) 1 65
166*98*00361 (DEL.) 1 66
166E1594*00 1 10 1
166E1595*00 1 15 1
166E1647*00 1 50
191E1603−00 1 90A 1
191E1603−01 1 90B 1
192E1599*00 1 30 1
197E1746−00 1 220 1
205E1591−00 1 175A 1
205E1593−00 1 105A 1
205E1596−00 1 155A 1
205E1763−00 1 105B 1
205E1763−01 1 105C 1
205E1763−11 1 105F 1
205E1849−00 1 155B 1
205E1849−02 1 155D 1
205E1849−03 1 155C 1
205E1849−04 (DEL.) 1 155E
205E1849−10 1 155F 1
205E1849−13 1 155G 1
205E1849−14 (DEL.) 1 155H
205E1849−17 1 155J 1
205E1931−00 1 175B 1
205E2502−10 1 175C 1
205E2502−11 1 175D 1
205E2502*14 1 175E 1
205E2502−21 1 175G 1
205E2502*24 1 175J 1
205E2502*34 1 175K 1
205E2502−38 1 175H 1
205E2502−52 1 175F 1
205E2503−01 1 105D 1

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PART NUMBER AIRLINE FIG. ITEM TTL

PART NO. REQ
205E2503−05 1 105E 1
205E2503−08 1 105G 1
205E3977*10 1 155K 1
205E3977*12 1 155L 1
205E3977*13 1 155M 1
205E3977*14 (DEL.) 1 155N
205E3977*17 1 155P 1
205E3977*20 1 155R 1
205E3977*22 1 155S 1
205E3977*23 1 155T 1
205E3977*24 (DEL.) 1 155U 1
205E3977*29 1 155V 1
205E3977*37 1 155W 1
2100*1010*00 1 1A 1
2100*1010*50 1 1E 1
2100*1010*51 1 1F 1
2100*1020*00 1 1B 1
2100*1020*02 1 1C 1
2100*1020*50 1 1G 1
2100*1020*51 1 1H 1
2100*1020*90 (DEL.) 1 1K
2100*1020*91 (DEL.) 1 1D
2100*1020*93 (DEL.) 1 1J
2100*1025*02 1 1L 1
2100*1025*12 1 1M 1
2100*1025*22 1 1N 1
2100*1025*24 1 1R 1
2100*1026*02 1 1P 1
2100*1027*02 1 1T 1
2100*1220*00 1 1U 1
2100*1220*02 1 1V 1
2100*1225*22 1 1W 1
2100*1225*24 1 1AA 1
2100*1226*02 1 1Y 1
2100*1227*02 1 1AB 1
2100*1925*22 1 1AC 1
229E0574*00 1 40 1
230E2520−00 1 200A 1

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PART NUMBER AIRLINE FIG. ITEM TTL

PART NO. REQ
230E2521*00 1 28 1
230E5675*00 1 200B 1
253E1568−00 1 185B 1
253E1568−01 1 185A 1
253E1568−06 1 185C 1
253E1568−07 1 185D 1
253E1568−33 1 185E 1
253E1568−38 1 185F 1
253E1568−39 1 185G 1
253E1568−40 1 185H 1
253E1568−41 1 185J 1
253E4427-33 1 185K 1
253E5675-00 1 185L 1
253E5675-11 1 185M 1
253E5675-20 1 185N 1
266E0305−00 1 80A 1
266E0305−01 1 80B 1
266E0305−02 (DEL.) 1 80C 1
266E5542−00 1 80D 1
297−98−00087 1 120A 4
297−98−00257 1 115 1
297−98−00283 1 110 2
297−98−00319 1 120B 4
3M#7201 (DEL.) 1 100
742E1619−00 1 135A 1
742E1619−03 1 135B 1
9300−388 1 85 1

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20 25

B A

80A
185 80B
80C
80D

B A

205 190
135
141
146
120 151
110
185
C C
125 160
155
A
B

115 165
(W2)
200
105

B A

165 180 10
170 120 160
(W3) 5 175 15*
(W1) (farside)

Figure 1. (Sheet 1 of 2)
Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder
PN: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-1X2X-( )
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125 151
141

146
141
141

90

130

B B
View
95

80A/B/C
70 REFERENCE ONLY

75
REPLACEMENT DATE

85

C C
View
60
40
30 45
50
55
A View A

Figure 1. (Sheet 2 of 2)
Model FA2100 Cockpit Voice Recorder
PN: 2100-1010-( ) & 2100-1X2X-( )
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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

1A 2100−1010−00 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER A RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 30 MIN. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT (OBSOLETE)

1B 2100−1020−00 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER B RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT

1C 2100−1020−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER C RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR
W/ FSK, 1/2 ATR SHORT

1D 2100−1020−91 DELETED

1E 2100−1010−50 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER E RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA
CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY
(OBSOLETE)

1F 2100−1010−51 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER F RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 30 MIN. GA
CVR, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY,
TITANIUM CSMU, W/ RTV

1G 2100−1020−50 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER G RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY
(OBSOLETE)

1H 2100−1020−51 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER H RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. GA CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, 28 VDC ONLY, TITANIUM
CSMU, W/ RTV (OBSOLETE)

1J 2100−1020−93 DELETED

1K 2100−1020−90 DELETED

1L 2100−1025−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER L RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS

1M 2100−1025−12 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER M RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS (CYRILLIC)
(RUSSIAN TEXT)

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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

1N 2100−1025−22 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER N RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS

1P 2100−1026−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER P RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS

1R 2100−1025−24 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER R RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS , RIPS S/W

1T 2100−1027−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER T RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757A, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS

1U 2100−1220−00 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER U RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, 90−DAY BEACON

1V 2100−1220−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER V RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR
W/ FSK, 1/2 ATR SHORT, 90−DAY
BEACON

1W 2100−1225−22 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER W RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS, 90−DAY BEACON

1Y 2100−1226−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER Y RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS, 90−DAY BEACON

1AA 2100−1225−24 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AA RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS , RIPS S/W,
90−DAY BEACON

1AB 2100−1227−02 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AB RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757A, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS, 90−DAY BEACON

1AC 2100−1925−22 COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER AC RF

FA2100 CVR, ARINC 757, 2−HR. CVR,
1/2 ATR SHORT, OMS, 90−DAY BEACON

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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

5A 042E1597−00 .CHASSIS, SHORT 1/2 ATR ARINC A, B, C, 1

E, F, G,
H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

5B 042E1597−01 .CHASSIS, SHORT 1/2 ATR ARINC, AP T, AB 1

10 166E1594−00 .TAPE, REFLECTIVE, ENGLISH 1

FLIGHT RECORDER DO NOT OPEN

15 166E1595−00 .TAPE, REFLECTIVE, FRENCH 1

ENREGISTREUR DE VOL NE PAS OUVRIR

20A 075E1598−00 .COVER, CHASSIS, SHORT A, B, C, 1

L, M, N,
P, R, T,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AB,
AC

20B 075E1806−00 .COVER, CHASSIS, SHORT, LIGHTWEIGHT E, F, G, 1

H

ATTACHING PARTS

25A MS51957−28 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 6−32 x 3/8 10

(V06141) (2290200085) (SUPSD BY
25B PER SB004)

25B BB1P061H05 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, SEALING 6−32 x 5/16 10

(V06141) (2299800465) (SUPSDS 25A
PER SB004)

− 28 230E2521−00 .SEAL, CHASSIS COVER, SHORT-BOX A, B, C, 1

*** L, M, N,
P, R, T,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AB,
AC

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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

30 192E1599−00 .FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY 1

35 027E1590−00 .CAP,PROTECTIVE METAL 1

ATTACHING PARTS

40 229E0574−00 .SCREW, JACK, KNURLED 1

***

− 45 1256 .DELETED 1

− 50 166E1647−00 .LABEL, IDENT, COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER

55 111−98−00097 .FASTENER, HOOK, NAS622 2

(V94867) (MFG. NO. HDH-4)

ATTACHING PARTS

60 MS51957−45 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 8−32 X 1/2 4

(V06141) (2290200102)
***

− 65 166−98−00359 .DELETED

− 66 166−98−00361 .DELETED

70 016E1589-00 .BRACKET, BEACON, MOUNT 2

ATTACHING PARTS

75 MS16995−54 .SCREW, SCHCAP, 1/4−20 X 1−1/2 4

(V06141) (2290200424)
***

80A 266E0305-00 BEACON, ACOUSTIC, UNDERWATER A, B, C, 1

(SUPSD BY 80D PER SB022) E, F, G,
DUKANE (V94970) (DK-120) H, L, M,
FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ORDER N, P, R,
30−DAY BATTERY KIT (147E0305−00) T

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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

80B 266E0305-01 .BEACON, ACOUSTIC, UNDERWATER A, B, C, 1

(SUPSD BY 80D PER SB022) E, F, G,
DUKANE (V94970) (DK-120) H, L, M,
FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ORDER N, P, R,
30−DAY BATTERY KIT (147E0305−00) T

80C 266E0305-02 .BEACON, ACOUSTIC, UNDERWATER, A, B, C, 1

(SUPSD BY 80D PER SB022) E, F, G,
DUKANE (V94970) (ELP−362D) H, L, M,
FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT ORDER N, P, R,
30−DAY BATTERY KIT (147E0305−00) T

80D 266E5542-00 .BEACON, LOCATOR, UNDERWATER, 1

90−DAY (SUPSDS ITEM 80A, 80B, 80C,
PER SB022 (CODE F) (HAZMAT CLS9)

FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT, ORDER

90−DAY ULB BATTERY KIT
(147E5542−00)

85 9300-388 .PLUG 1

90A 191E1603-00 .REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY, ARINC 757 A, B, C, 1

E, F, G,
H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

90B 191E1603-01 .REAR PANEL ASSEMBLY, ARINC 757A T, AB 1

ATTACHING PARTS

95 MS24693-C26 .SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 6−32 X 3/8 8

(V06141) (2290200361)
***

− 100 3M#7201 DELETED

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UNITS
FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

105A 205E1593-00 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, ARINC 757 A, B, C 1

(SUPSD BY 105E, PER SB015)

105B 205E1763-00 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, GA, E, F, G, 1

ARINC 757 (OBS, SUPSD BY 105C, H
PER ECO 9432)

105C 205E1763-01 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, GA, E, F, G, 1

DC, ARINC 757 (SUPSDS ITEM 105B PER H
ECO 9432) (SUPSD BY 105F PER SB015)

105D 205E2503-01 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, L, M, N, 1

ARINC 757−4 P, R,W,
Y, AA,
AC

105E 205E2503-05 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, A, B, C, 1

ARINC 757−4 (SUPSDS ITEM 105A, PER U, V
SB015)

105F 205E1763-11 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE, GA, E, F, G, 1

DC, ARINC 757 (SUPSDS ITEM 105C, H
PER SB015)

105G 205E2503-08 .PWA, AIRCRAFT INTERFACE T, AB 1

ATTACHING PARTS 4

110 297-98-00283 .STANDOFF, 3/16 HEX, M-F4-40 X 1.03 2

115 297-98-00257 .STANDOFF, 3/16 HEX, 4-40 X 1-1/32 1

120A 297-98-00087 .STANDOFF, 3/16 HEX, M-F4-40 X 3/4 SST 4

(SUPSD BY 120B, PER SB 015)

120B 297-98-00319 .STANDOFF, 3/16 HEX, M-F4-40 X 7/8 4

(SUPSDS ITEM 120A, PER SB 015)

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FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

125A MS51957-14 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 4-40 X 5/16 A, B, C, 6

(V06141) (2290200074) E, F, G,
H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

125B MS51957-14 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 4-40 X 5/16 T, AB 7

(V06141) (2290200074)

127 2290200365 .SCR,FLH ,8−32 X1/4 T, AB 1

130 MS24693-C4 .SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 4-40 X 3/8 4

(V06141) (2290200356)

***

135A 742E1619-00 .CAPACITOR ASSEMBLY, STORAGE 1

(SUPSD BY 135B, PER SB017)

135B 742E1619-03 .CAPACITOR ASSEMBLY, STORAGE 1

(SUPSDS ITEM 135A, PER SB 017)

ATTACHING PARTS

140 MS24693-C4 .SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 4-40 X 3/8 2

(V06141) (2290200356)
(SUPSD BY 141A, PER SB016)

141A MS24693-C6 .SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 4−40 X 1/2 A, B, C, 2

(V06141) (2290200357) E, F, G,
(SUPSDS ITEM 140, PER SB016) H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

141B MS24693-C7 .SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 4−40 X 5/8 T, AB 2

(V06141) (2290200357)
(SUPSDS ITEM 140, PER SB016)

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FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

145 MS15795-803 .WASHER, #4, FLAT, STAINLESS STEEL 2

(V06141) (2730200004)
(SUPSD BY 146, PER SB016)

146A 016E4797−00 .BRACKET, CAPACITOR A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS ITEM 145, PER SB016) E, F, G,
H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

146B 016E5352-00 .BRACKET, PLASTIC CAPACITOR T, AB 1

150 MS21044C04 .NUT, HEX, SELF-LOCKING, 4-40 2

(V06141) (2870200019)
(SUPSD BY 151, PER SB016)

151 140E4207−00 .INSULATOR, LATCH, FC A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS ITEM 150, PER SB016) E, F, G,
H, L, M,
N, P, R,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AC

152 2739800201 .WASHER,SHOULDER,.115ID T, AB 1

***

155A 205E1596-00 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR 1

(SUPSD BY 155B, PER ECO 8824)

155B 205E1849-00 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR A, B 1

(SUPSDS 155A, SN377 PER ECO 8824)
(SUPSD BY 155F, PER ECO 10320)

155C 205E1849-03 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR w/ FSK C 1

(SUPSDS 155A, SN377 PER ECO 8893,
(SUPSD BY 155G, PER ECO 10365)

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ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

155D 205E1849-02 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, w/ AGC E, F 1

(SUPSDS 155A, SN377 PER ECO 8893) G, H
(SUPSD BY 155L, PER SB009)

155E 205E1849-04 .Deleted

155F 205E1849-10 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR A, B 1

(SUPSDS 155B, SN377 PER ECO 10320)
(SUPSD BY 155K, PER SB009)

155G 205E1849-13 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, W/ FSK C 1

(SUPSDS 155C, SN377 PER ECO 10365)
(SUPSD BY 155M, PER SB009)

155H 205E1849-14 .Deleted

155J 205E1849-17 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, HIGH L 1

QUALITY ONLY (SUPSD BY 155P PER
SB009)

155K 205E3977−10 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR A, B 1

(SUPSDS 155F, PER SB009) (SUPSD BY
ITEM 155R, PER SB015)

155L 205E3977−12 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, w/ AGC E, F 1

(SUPSDS 155D, PER SB009) (SUPSD BY G, H
ITEM 155S, PER SB015)

155M 205E3977−13 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, W/ FSK C 1

(SUPSDS 155G, PER SB009) (SUPSD BY
ITEM 155T, PER SB015)

155N 205E3977−14 .Deleted

155P 205E3977−17 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, HIGH L, M, N, 1

QUALITY ONLY (SUPSDS 155J, PER R, W,
SB009) AA, AC

155R 205E3977−20 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR (SUPSDS A, B, U 1

ITEM 155K, PER SB015)

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ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

155S 205E3977−22 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, w/ AGC E, F 1

(SUPSDS 155L, PER SB015) G, H

155T 205E3977−23 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR (SUPSDS C, V 1

ITEM 155M, PER SB015)

155U 205E3977−24 .Deleted 1

155V 205E3977−29 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, HIGH P, Y 1

QUALITY ONLY

155W 205E3977−37 .PWA, AUDIO COMPRESSOR, HIGH T, AB 1

QUALITY ONLY

160 MS51957-14 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 4-40 X 5/16 4

(V06141) (2290200074)
***

165A 024E1620-00 .CABLE ASSEMBLY, FA2100, W001 & W003 2

(SUPSD BY ITEM 165B for W001 and
170B for W003, PER SB015)

165B 024E2659−01 .CABLE ASSEMBLY, FA2100, W001 A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS ITEM 165A (W001 only) (EFF L, M, N,
A,B,C,L,M,N) PER SB015) P, R, T,
U, V,
W, Y,
AA, AB,
AC

165C 024E3424−03 .CABLE ASSEMBLY, FA2100, W001 E, F, G, 1

(SUPSDS ITEM 165A (W001 only)(EFF H
E,F,G,H) PER SB015)

170A 024E1620-01 .CABLE ASSEMBLY, FA2100, W002 1

(SUPSD BY ITEM 170B, PER SB015)

170B 024E3424−00 .CABLE ASSEMBLY, FA2100, W002 & W003 2

(SUPSDS ITEM 165A (W003 only) & 170A,
PER SB015)

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ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

175A 205E1591-00 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR 1

(SUPSD BY 175B, PER SB002)

175B 205E1931-00 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS 175A, PER SB002) E, F, G,
(SUPSD BY 175D, PER SB006) H

175C 205E2502-10 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS 175B, PER SB006) E, F, G,
(SUPSD BY 175D PER SB006) H

175D 205E2502-11 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS 175B & 175C, PER SB006) E, F, G,
(CONFIGS E, F, G, H SUPSD BY ITEM H
175F, PER SB013) (CONFIGS A, B, C
SUPSD BY ITEM 175G, PER SB015)

175E 205E2502−14 .PWA, ADV ACQUISITION PROCESSOR L, M, N, 1

W/ OMS R, W,
AA, AC

175F 205E2502-52 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR E, F, G, 1

(SUPSDS 175D PER SB013) (SUPSD BY H
ITEM 175H, PER SB015)

175G 205E2502-21 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR A, B, C, 1

(SUPSDS 175D PER SB015) U, V

175H 205E2502-38 .PWA, ACQUISITION PROCESSOR E, F, G, 1

(SUPSDS 175F PER SB015) H

175J 205E2502−24 .PWA, ADV ACQUISITION PROCESSOR P, Y 1

W/ OMS

175K 205E2502−34 .PWA, ADV ACQUISITION PROCESSOR T, AB 1

W/ OMS

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ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

ATTACHING PARTS

180 MS51957-14 .SCREW, PAN HEAD, 4–40 X 5/16 10

(V06141) (2290200074)
***

185A 253E1568-01 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 7X32 MEG A, E 1

(SUPSD BY 185G PER SB008)

185B 253E1568-00 .MEMORY(CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 15X32 MEG B, C, G 1

(SUPSD BY 185F PER SB008)

185C 253E1568-06 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 7X32 MEG, F 1

TITANIUM (SUPSD BY 185H PER SB008)

185D 253E1568-07 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 15X32 MEG, H 1

TITANIUM (SUPSD BY 185J PER SB008)

185E 253E1568-33 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 9X128 MEG L, N, P, 1

3V STRATA FLASH R, T
(SUPSD BY 185L PER SB019)

185F 253E1568-38 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 7X128 MEG B, C, G 1

3V STRATA FLASH (SUPSDS 185B, PER
SB008)
(SUPSD BY 185L PER SB019)

185G 253E1568-39 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 4X128 MEG A, E 1

3V STRATA FLASH (SUPSDS 185A, PER
SB008)
(SUPSD BY 185L PER SB019)

185H 253E1568-40 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 7X128 MEG F 1

3V STRATA FLASH, TITANIUM (SUPSDS
185C, PER SB008)
(SUPSD BY 185M PER SB019)

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FIG. PART AIRLINE NOMENCLATURE EFF PER
ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

1
185J 253E1568-41 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 7X128 MEG H 1
3V STRATA FLASH, TITANIUM (SUPSDS
185D, PER SB008)
(SUPSD BY 185M PER SB019)
185K 253E4427-33 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 9X128 MEG M 1
3V STRATA FLASH MEG, CYRILLIC
(RUSSIAN TEXT)
(SUPSD BY 185N PER SB019)
185L 253E5675-00 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 2 GB A, B, C, 1
NAND MEMORY MODULE E, G, L,
(SUPSDS 185E-185G, PER SB019) N, P, R,
(SUPSD BY 185P FOR B, C, N, U, V, W, T, U, V,
AA, AC PER SB023) W, Y,
AA, AB,
AC
185M 253E5675-11 .MEMORY (CSMU) ASSEMBLY, 2 GB F, H 1
NAND MEMORY MODULE, TITANIUM
(SUPSDS 185H & 185J, PER SB019)
(SUPSD BY 185R FOR H PER SB023)
185N 253E5675-20 .MEMORY (CSMU) 2GB NAND, CYRILLIC, M 1
NON EMI (SUPSDS 185K, PER SB019)
185P 253E5675-02 .MEMORY (CSMU) 2GB NAND B, C, N, 1
(SUPSDS 185L, PER SB023) U, V, W,
AA, AC
185R 253E5675-13 .MEMORY (CSMU) 2GB NAND, TITANIUM H 1
(SUPSDS 185M, PER SB023)

ATTACHING PARTS
190A MS16995-52 .SCREW, SCHCAP, 1/4-20 X 1 4
(V06141) (2290200325) (SUPSD BY 190B
PER SB004)

190B BB1P141H16 .SCREW, SCHCAP, 1/4-20 X 1 4

(V06141) (2299800464) (SUPSDS 190A
PER SB004)
200A 230E2520-00 .SEAL, CSMU COVER, SHORT-BOX 1
(SUPSD BY 200B, PER SB019)

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ITEM NUMBER PART NO. 1234567 CODE ASSY

1
200B 230E5675−00 .SEAL, CSMU COVER, SHORT-BOX 1
(SUPSDS 200A, PER SB019)
***
205 9030100047 .LABEL, ESD 1
− 210 147E1679-00 SHIPPING PACKAGE KIT 1
− 220 197E1746-00 .CONTAINER, SHIPPING, SHORT 1
− 225 0279800024 .CAP, DUST, DPX SERIES CONN, 1 1
− 235 2529800107 .TAPE, WATERPROOF, WOVEN BACKED 1
− 240A 9030100049 .BAG, PINK ZIPLOCK, 9 X 12 1
(SUPSD BY 240B)
− 240B 9030100075 .BAG, 14X24, TRANSPARENT PINK 1
(SUPSDS 240A)
− 245 9030100047 .STATIC AWARENESS LABEL 1
− ITEM NOT ILLUSTRATED

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