ACARS Mode (External Modem)  R&S XU 4200 
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3.10  ACARS Mode (External Modem) 
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This chapter 
This chapter provides information about the cabling and configuration of 
ACARS mode. 
3.10.1  Introduction/Overview 
Introduction 
The radio can be configured for ACARS data operation (2400 Bps). 
In this case a faster RF front-end control is in action. The attack and decay 
time is in accordance with the ETSI EN 300676 standard. An external 
ACARS modem needs to be used for ACARS operation. Communication 
between the modem and the radio is via 2 tones: 1200 Hz (bit change from 
previous) and 2400 Hz (no bit change from previous). 
3.10.2  Cabling 
Instructions 
1.  Connect the TX and RX audio signals, the PTT and SQ signals with the 
ACARS modem. 
 
Cabling 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fig. 3.82  Cabling for operation with the external modem (ACARS). 
 
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3 
8 
9 
5 
X5
Radio
External 
ACARS 
Modem 
AUDIO_TX_
AUDIO_TX_B
+PTT
–PTT
GND
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3 
8 
9 
5 
X10
AUDIO_RX_A
AUDIO_RX_B
SQ+
SQ–
GND