RCU6513

Remote Control Unit for BXT6500 ADS-B Transponder

The RCU6513 is a compact and lightweight 2¼ inch transponder control unit with all controls and indicators on the front panel. It supports tandem mode, antenna switch monitoring, ARINC 429 and RS422 interfaces, and operates at 18 V without performance degradation. ETSO certified for reliability.

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Remote Control Unit for our High Performance light-weight Part 25 Transponder

Robust, cost-effective and ADS-B compliant, the BXT6500 transponder series combines unique customer benefits, such as reduced size and weight, durable housing without ventilation slots or forced cooling, antenna diversity or single antenna configurations, digital interfaces and TCAS compatibility.

 

Features:

  • Compact & Lightweight
  • Easy usability because of all controls and indicators on the front panel
  • Easy Installation
  • 2¼ inch (58mm) format
  • Emergency voltage of 18 V without any degradation of performance
  • Tandem Mode
  • Monitoring function for antenna switch
  • Interfaces: ARINC 429; RS422
  • ETSO certificated
RCU6513 Specifications
Normal power supply 22.0…30.3 VDC
Extended power supply 20.5…32.2 VDC
Emergency operation voltage (with BXT65XX) 18.0…20.5 VDC (no performance degradation)
Typical power consumption Power OFF: ≤ 2 mA
Max. power consumption: ≤ 80 mA
Dimming control 0…14 VDC or 0…28 VDC
Illumination color (display and buttons) White (-1XX variants)/ NVIS Green B (-2XX variants)
Device protection (internal fuse) 2 A
Recommended external fuse protection 3 A
Storage temperature range -55…+85 °C
Operating temperature range -20…+55 °C, short time +70 °C
Operating altitude 35,000 ft
Vibration Category S (Curve M)
Category U (Curve G)
Control interface ARINC 429
Status interface (transponder to RCU6513) ARINC 429 or discrete in, output
Dual XPDR control Control of two XPDR by one RCU6513
Tandem mode Two RCU6513 control one XPDR