DV16401.03 Issue 04 May 2021 BD406/PBD406 13
1 General Description
In this chapter you can read about:
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................. 14
1.2 Purpose of Equipment ................................................................................................................. 15
1.3 Variants Overview ....................................................................................................................... 16
1.4 Scope of Functionality ................................................................................................................. 17
Beacon / NavPoint Indication ............................................................................................ 18
Beacon / NavPoint Memory .............................................................................................. 18
Power Supply - BD406 ..................................................................................................... 19
Power Supply - PBD406 ................................................................................................... 19
Audio Outputs ................................................................................................................... 19
Illumination ........................................................................................................................ 19
Audio Notifications ............................................................................................................ 19
Internal GPS Receiver ...................................................................................................... 20
Built-In Tests ..................................................................................................................... 20
Installation Setup .............................................................................................................. 20
Service Mode .................................................................................................................... 20
1.5 Safety-Conscious Utilization ....................................................................................................... 21
1.6 Cleaning and Disinfection of Devices ......................................................................................... 22
Procedure: ..................................................................................................................................... 22
1.7 Restriction for Use ....................................................................................................................... 22
1.8 Technical Data ............................................................................................................................ 23
Power Supply - BD406 ..................................................................................................... 23
Power Supply - PBD406 ................................................................................................... 23
General Characteristics .................................................................................................... 24
Receiver Data ............................................................................................................ 24
Internal GPS Receiver ............................................................................................... 24
GPS Antenna ............................................................................................................. 25
Audio Subsystem ....................................................................................................... 25
Interfaces ................................................................................................................... 26
Dimensions & Weight - BD406 ......................................................................................... 26
Dimensions & Weight - PBD406 ....................................................................................... 26
Continued Airworthiness ................................................................................................... 27
Environmental Conditions ................................................................................................. 28
Certifications ..................................................................................................................... 29
1.9 Order Code ................................................................................................................................. 30
BD406, PBD406 ................................................................................................................ 30
Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 30
Spare Parts ....................................................................................................................... 31
Documentation .................................................................................................................. 31
This manual describes the Becker Avionics COSPAS/SARSAT Beacon Decoder BD406 and PBD406
and its variants. The type plate on your device shows the part number for identification purposes (see
"Type Plate", page 36).
Before starting operation of the device(s) please read this manual carefully, with particular attention to
the description referring to your device(s).
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