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Nat NPX136D Series User Manual

Nat NPX136D Series
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Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
1925 Kirschner Road
Kelowna, BC, Canada.
V1Y 4N7
Telephone (250) 763-2232
Facsimile (250) 762-3374
Issued on the authority of Northern Airborne Technology Ltd.
Copyright 2008
Installation and Operation Manual
NPX136D Series VHF P25
Panel Mount Transceiver
SM68
ISSUE 4.01

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Nat NPX136D Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandNat
ModelNPX136D Series
CategoryTransceiver
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Description

1.1 Introduction

Provides an overview of the content covered in Section 1 of the manual.

1.2 Product Description

Details the NPX136D panel mount P25 VHF transceiver and its suitability for single mission users.

1.3 Design Features

Highlights key capabilities such as frequency range, operating modes, scan function, and controls.

1.4 Specifications

1.4.1 Radio Specifications

Lists electrical and performance parameters for power, current, and frequency.

1.4.2 Main Receiver

Provides detailed specifications for the main receiver's sensitivity, rejection, and audio output.

1.4.3 Guard Receiver

Specifies parameters for the guard receiver, noting its exception to the main receiver specs.

1.4.4 Transmitter

Details transmitter specifications including output power, stability, deviation, and audio response.

1.4.5 Physical Specifications

Lists dimensions, weight, and connector types for the transceiver unit.

1.4.6 Environmental Specifications

Outlines operating conditions including temperature, altitude, humidity, and shock resistance.

1.5 Unit Nomenclature

1.5.1 Lighting Power

Explains how the first digit of the unit suffix indicates the lighting power used.

1.5.2 Special Options

Describes how the second digit of the unit suffix denotes installed special options.

1.5.3 Other Options

Notes that the third digit of the unit suffix is currently not assigned.

1.6 Accessories

Section 2 Installation

2.1 Introduction

Outlines the content of Section 2, covering unpacking, installation, and checks.

2.2 Unpacking and Inspection

Provides instructions for carefully unpacking and inspecting the radio for shipping damage.

2.2.1 Warranty

Details the 2-year warranty terms, conditions, and voiding clauses.

2.3 Continued Airworthiness

States that maintenance is 'on condition' only and no periodic maintenance is required.

2.4 Installation Procedures

2.4.1 Note on Cable Routing

Guidance on proper cable bundling, placement, and use of shielded cable.

2.4.2 Notes on Cable Wiring and Shielding

Warns about potential audio degradation from incorrect wiring and shielding.

2.4.3 Notes on Grounding

Specifies electrical grounding requirements for the radio case to minimize interference.

2.4.4 Cabling and Wiring

Details wire selection, shielding, termination, and service loop requirements.

2.4.5 Antennas

Provides guidelines for antenna placement, mounting, and separation to ensure performance.

2.4.6 Mechanical Mounting

Instructions for physically mounting the transceiver using Dzus rail or equivalent.

2.4.7 Post-Installation Checks

Procedures for verifying voltage, resistance, and power-on functionality.

2.4.7.1 Voltage/resistance checks

Specific checks for +28 Vdc power and continuity to ground.

2.4.7.2 Power On Checks

Steps to confirm correct operation of controls, display, and transmit/receive functions.

2.4.8 Post Installation EMI Test

Procedure to identify and document any interference caused by the radio to aircraft systems.

2.5 Accessories Required But Not Supplied

2.6 Installation Drawings

Section 3 Operation

3.1 Introduction

Introduces Section 3, covering operational procedures for the NPX136D transceivers.

3.2 General Information

Provides background on the NPX136D, its features, frequency range, and modes.

3.3 Controls and Indicators

3.3.1 General Features

Discusses additional features like alphanumeric labeling and built-in operator help.

3.3.2 Power On

Describes the power-up sequence, software version display, and module status.

Front Panel Controls

Details all front panel buttons, knobs, and switches for operating the transceiver.

3.4 Displays - Normal Operating Mode

3.4.1 Display Details

Explanation of information shown on the upper and lower display rows.

3.4.1.1 Channel Number and Flags

Details on channel numbering, tone/squelch, modulation, and scan flags.

3.4.1.6 Display Type Information

Formats for displaying receive, transmit, simplex, zone, and talk group data.

3.4.2 Changing channels on the main receiver

Methods for selecting channels via front panel or remote switch.

3.4.3 Changing zones on the main receiver

How to navigate and select different zones for channel management.

3.5 Menus and Settings

3.6 Settings Menu

Access to general NPX136D settings like brightness, power, and squelch.

3.6.1 Brightness

Adjusts display brightness levels for off and on panel light conditions.

3.6.2 Transmit Power

Sets transmit power to Low, High, or Per Channel.

3.6.3 Transmit Mode

Selects between Simplex or Duplex (repeater) operating modes.

3.6.4 Squelch Mode, Analog Tones

Configures analog tone types and settings (On, Off, TxOnly).

3.6.5 Squelch Mode, Receive Digital Squelch

Sets digital squelch mode to Monitor or Per Channel.

3.6.6 Power Up Channel

Defines the channel the radio tunes to after power up.

3.6.7 Squelch Setting

Adjusts noise squelch levels for analog channels.

3.6.8 Display Menu

Customizes display options like CTCSS, Talk Group IDs, and power-up screens.

3.6.8.5 Channel Number Mode

Selects between Numeric or Alphanumeric channel numbering.

3.7 Channel Menu

Access to edit channels, guards, zones, and scan lists.

3.7.1 Edit Main Channel Menu (Edit Main)

Allows modification of parameters for main transceiver channels.

3.7.1.1 Channel's receive and transmit frequency

Fields for setting receive/transmit frequencies and available frequency increments.

3.7.1.2 Channel Name

Allows setting a 9-character alphanumeric name for a channel.

3.7.1.3 Modulation Type

Sets the channel modulation type to Wide, Narrow Analog, or Digital.

3.7.1.4 Transmit Power

Sets the channel's transmit power level to Hi or Lo.

3.7.1.5 Zone

Assigns a channel to a specific zone, all zones, or no zone.

3.7.1.6 Channel Label

Allows editing the channel label when master edit mode is on.

3.7.1.7 Analog Receive Subaudible Tone Type

Sets the type of receive subaudible tone for analog channels.

3.7.1.8 Analog Receive Subaudible Tone

Sets the specific receive subaudible tone or code for analog channels.

3.7.1.9 Analog Transmit Subaudible Tone Type

Sets the type of transmit subaudible tone for analog channels.

3.7.1.10 Analog Transmit Subaudible Tone

Sets the specific transmit subaudible tone or code for analog channels.

3.7.1.11 Receive Digital Squelch

Sets the digital squelch mode (Monitor, Normal, Select) for receive.

3.7.1.12 Receive Network Access Code

Sets the Network Access Code (NAC) for digital channels.

3.7.1.13 Receive Talk Group ID

Displays the receive talk group ID for digital channels.

3.7.1.14 Transmit Network Access Code

Sets the Network Access Code (NAC) for transmit on digital channels.

3.7.1.15 Transmit Talk Group ID

Displays the transmit talk group ID for digital channels.

3.7.2 Edit Guards (Edit Guard Channel) Menu (-070 only)

Allows editing of guard channel parameters, which are always locked.

3.7.3 Edit Zone Menu

Enables/disables zones, edits zone names, and manages channel assignments.

3.7.3.1 Turn Zones on and off.

Option to enable or disable the zone feature.

3.7.3.2 Edit Zone

Allows changing the name of the current zone.

3.7.3.3 Zone List

Shows channels assigned to each zone and allows adding/removing channels.

3.7.4 Edit Scan Menu

Settings for scan modes, priority channels, and scan list management.

3.7.4.1 Scan Mode

Sets the scan mode to List, Priority, or List+Priority.

3.7.4.1.1 Priority Channel

Specifies the priority channel for scanning.

3.7.4.1.2 Scan List Review/Edit

Allows reviewing, adding, or deleting channels from the scan list.

3.8 Maintenance Menu

3.8.1 Master Edit Mode

Enables editing of locked channels and channel numbers after password entry.

3.8.2 Configuration Menu

Advanced settings for qualified technicians, including user ID and system parameters.

3.8.2.2 Test Menu

Access to diagnostic tests for switches, display, and power input.

3.8.2.3 Noise Squelch Settings Display Menu

Controls the visibility of the noise squelch field in the settings menu.

3.8.2.4 Guard Module Enable

Enables or disables the guard receiver module.

3.8.2.5 Guard Receiver Volume

Sets the minimum volume allowed for the guard receiver.

3.8.2.6 Sidetone Volume

Adjusts the level of the sidetone audio output.

3.8.2.7 Transmit Time-out Timer

Sets the maximum duration for transmitter keying.

3.8.2.8 Priority Scan Period

Defines the interval for checking priority channels during scanning.

3.8.2.9 Number of Channels

Sets the total number of available channels on the transceiver.

3.8.3 Data Transfer Menu

Facilitates copying channel and configuration data between units.

3.8.4 Software Version

Displays MCU application revision and software build dates.

3.9 Function Mode (Fn)

3.9.1 Call Menu for Analog Channels

Allows transmission of DTMF sequences for analog channels.

3.9.1.1 New Number

Entry and saving of new DTMF numbers.

3.9.1.2 DTMF Redial

Access to recently transmitted DTMF sequences.

3.9.1.3 DTMF Recall Preset Numbers

Retrieval of stored DTMF numbers and names.

3.9.2 Call Menu for Digital Channels

Indicates that no call menu is implemented for digital channels.

3.10 Scanning

3.11 CTCSS and CDCSS Tone Lists

3.11.1 CTCSS Tones

List of Continuous Tone-Coded Squelch System frequencies and codes.

3.11.2 CDCSS Tone Codes

List of Continuous Digital-Coded Squelch System codes.

3.12 Error Messages

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