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Intro ACARS VDL Mode2 ATN GBAS / VDB
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Brief Specifications

Mini-VDR

The Mini-VDR is a single conversion VHF transceiver using the latest in DSP and FPGA technology.

General
Power 12V DC, 1.2A max, 600mA average
Temperature -20 to +55 deg C
Dimensions 80 x 80 x 265 mm
Frequency 108 to 137 MHz (full range)
118 to 137 MHz for VDLM2
Transmitter
RF Power Output 50mW (2 watt version also available)
Emissions per RTCA/DO-224
RF Mask per RTCA/DO-224
Receiver
Sensitivity BER better than 10-5 at -101dBm
Acceptable Input Range -107dBm to +7dBm
Co Channel Interference per RTCA/DO-224
Interface
ADS-ASIP via RS-232

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MVDL Platform

The MVDL platform integrates the Mini-VDR, notebook PC and other ancillary equipment into a ramp test set style case for fully portable/mobile operation. 

General
Dimensions 365 x 465 x 130 mm
Weight 11.5 Kg (approx.) excluding accessories
Power Requirements Charges from 16 VDC, 4.5 A source
Battery Life 3 Hours approx.

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Power VHF Transmitter (VDRT)

ADS's VDRT-02 is a 19" rack mountable high power transmitter. The VDRT-02 is a VHF AM-MSK and VDL Mode 2 - D8PSK transmitter suitable for ACARS and VDL Mode 2 ground station installations.

General
Power   24 VDC 10A
230 VAC  2.1A
Temperature -20 to +55 deg C
Dimensions 600 x 140 x 350 mm
Frequency 118 to 136.975 MHz
Transmitter
RF Power Output 20-80W (configurable)
Emissions per RTCA/DO-224
RF Mask per RTCA/DO-224
Interface
ADS-ASIP via RS-232

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VHF Receiver (VDRR)

ADS's VDRR-02 is a 19" rack mountable receiver. The VDRR-02 is a VHF AM-MSK and VDL Mode 2 - D8PSK receiver suitable for ACARS and VDL Mode 2 ground station installations.

General
Power   24 VDC 10A
230 VAC  2.1A
Temperature -20 to +55 deg C
Dimensions 600 x 50 x 350 mm
Frequency 118 to 136.975 MHz
Receiver
Sensitivity BER better than 10-5 at -101dBm
Acceptable Input Range -107dBm to +7dBm
Adj Channel Rejection per RTCA/DO-224
Co Channel Interference per RTCA/DO-224
Interface
ADS-ASIP via RS-232

 

VDL Mode 2
Sub-Navigation
VDL Mode 2 Intro
Hardware Options
Mini-VDR
MVDL
VHF Tx
VHF Rx
Software Options
MPRT

 

Mini VDR

Front and rear view of Mini-VDR

Aviation Data Systems (Aust) Pty Ltd  -   tel: +61 3 9479 5613  |   fax: +61 3 9479 5649  |   email: info@avdat.com.au |   back to top