Q: What is the DVCS6100?
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Q: How does digital compare to legacy analog Audio systems?
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Q: How will this product benefit the customer?
A: The DVCS6100 will reduce the weight and time of installation, increase user flexibility by allowing software configurable settings and provide mission enhancements such as Simulcast, Unmuted ICS during PTT and a robust human machine interface with the Audio Control Units.
Q: What are the main components of the DVCS6100?
A: The basic DVCS6100 is composed of one Remote Electronics Unit (REU) and up to six Audio Control Units (ACU). The DVCS6100 network architecture is scalable allowing the user to effortlessly grow the system as requirements expand.
Q: Is the DVCS6100 equipment TSO and ETSO certified?
A: Yes, the DVCS6100 was the first TSO and ETSO certified digital audio system in the world. The DVCS6100 has been qualified and certified to the appropriate civil standards.
Q: How is the DVCS6100 configured and where is the data stored?
A: The DVCS6100 is configured using the Configuration Software (CSW6100) running on a Windows laptop. The CSW6100 includes a USB to Can-Bus adapter which then connects to the Can-Bus network. The CSW has many configuration options such as the impedance of headsets, microphones, availability of radios to users, Isolation Rings and many more. The configuration file is stored in one or more of three locations, 1. in the laptop, 2. in the REU and 3. in the external memory module (EM6100).
Q: What is Can-Bus Technology and what advantages does it offer?
A: Can-Bus is a serial data interface used by the DVCS6100 for communication between the REU and ACUs. The Can-Bus carries all the control information between the different network components. A laptop can be used to connect with the Can-Bus in order to change the system’s configuration or extract maintenance information.
Q: Why is the Can-Bus network connected in serial and not parallel (star)?
A: The Can-Bus Network is connected in serial in order to reduce wiring and weight. The Can-Bus is redundant and has a physical bridge through each Audio Control Unit which guarantees continued operation and avoids the Christmas tree light effect that if one bulb blows, the rest turn off.
Q: Can the DVCS6100 drive cockpit and cabin speakers?
A: The DVCS6100 has the ability to drive two cockpit or cabin speakers without the need for an additional Power Amplifier.
Q: Can I customize the labels on the Audio Control Unit?
A: Yes, the ACU has two label strips, one for all the transcievers and one for all the receivers. Each label strip can be engraved at the users request with a four character name per radio asset. The labels are all back lit and field replacable within 2 minutes.
Q: Does the DVCS6100 support multiple microphone inputs for each user?
A: The DVCS6100 can handle two microphones connected to each user. A Connector Panel CP3100 can also be used in conjunction with the DVCS6100 to provide three microphone connections for each user. (For example, boom microphone, O2 mask microphone and handheld microphone.)
Q: Can the DVCS6100 Isolate users in the aircraft?
A: Isolation rings are software configurable in the DVCS6100; each user is assigned to a group. There are two basic groups, Cockpit members and Cabin members. Cockpit members can isolate from Cabin members by pressing the ISO/Call key on the ACU and Cabin members can call the Cockpit members by pressing the ISO/Call key on the ACU. Furthermore, more complex mission aircraft can have users assigned to two additional groups, 3rd IC and IC Ringline. The IC Ringline can be assigned to stay connected to the Cockpit or Cabin during Isolation.
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