Becker Avionics announces ETSO Certification for ACU6101 8TX
Becker Avionics announced the receipt of ETSO certification for the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6101, 8TX panel. The ACU6101, 8TX panel version has been specifically designed to meet the operator requirements for a dedicated Cabin Audio Control Panel.
This new panel design is based on the standard ACU6101 Cockpit Panel and is the latest addition to the state-of-the-art and popular Digital Audio Selector and Intercom System, the DVCS6100. Designed for rotary and fixed-wing aircraft, the ACU6101 Cabin Audio Control Panel is specially optimized for restricted panel size applications and offers up to 8 communication channels, 2 navigation receivers, low power consumption, as well as reduced weight and size. The system is superior to legacy analog systems, as it offers crystal-clear voice communication, a proven Man-Machine-Interface (MMI), outstanding reliability, as well as scalability and flexibility with fully configurable system software.
The ACU6101 is part of the Digital Voice Communication System (DVCS 6100). It serves as a cabin audio control unit for the REU6100 Remote Electronic Unit. A maximum of six (6) Audio Control Units can be connected to one Remote Electronic Unit.
The ACU6101 offers the following control features on the front panel:
- 1 Rotary switch, 9 positions, to pre-select the active transceiver as well as Public Address or Intercom mode.
- 8 push button Monitoring switches combined with potentiometers and furnished with an LED indicator for each transceiver.
- 2 push button Monitoring switches combined with potentiometers for receivers only.
- 1 VOICE button with LED to switch the ident filter on and off (green LED: filter on, ident frequency 1020 Hz suppressed).
- 1 ISOL/CALL button with LED's to control the intercom functions between cockpit and cabin area.
Source: Becker Avionics
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