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Digital Intercom Systems for Helicopters and Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Posted by Becker Avionics, Inc. in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Miami Beach, FL on Jul 27, 2010

Becker Avionics is the leader in digital intercom systems for Helicopter and Fixed-Wing Aircraft applications. Its DVCS 6100 is the best selling digital intercom system on the market and has set the standard for the industry.

The DVCS6100 was initially certified in 2005, as the first digital intercom system achieving Technical Standards Order (TSO), as well as European Technical Standards Order (ETSO) certification. With almost 600 digital audio systems in operation and a wide range of installations performed by integration centers, as well as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) around the world, the DVCS 6100 digital audio system is the first choice for professional grade digital audio and intercom systems.

Becker’s DVCS digital audio system is installed in a broad range of aircraft platforms, to include but not limited to:

Helicopter

Eurocopter AS350
Eurocopter BO105
Eurocopter EC135
Eurocopter EC145
MD Helicopter MD900
Bell B-412
Sikorsky S-70A

Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Pilatus PC9
Pilatus PC12
Hawker-Beechcraft KingAir 350
Dornier 228
DeHaviland DHC-5 Buffalo
Bombardier Dash-8
CASA CN235
Xian MA-600
Lockheed C-130

The DVCS 6100 audio system provides the possibility to match a wide range of operational requirements with only one system. The scalability and flexibility reduces not only the cost and time requirements for constant re-engineering and certification in the case of a tailored system solution, but also reduces the learning curve for integration, maintenance and troubleshooting time. Through software programming options, the audio system is both easily and quickly configurable to individual requirements, thus saving time and money.

With its flexible and open system architecture, operational comfort and superior voice quality, almost any customer requirement can be met. Becker Avionics focuses on meeting individual requirements with the highest commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The state-of-the-art digital DVCS 6100 will enhance the effectiveness of any aerial platform. When compared to a legacy analog audio system, digital technology provides simplified installation, improved performance, reduced wiring and weight, along with reduced installation and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the comprehensive built-in-test (BIT) of the DVCS 6100 enables line maintenance crews to easily diagnose/isolate failures and replace system components quickly.

No matter the mission; from Police and EMS, to passenger transport and surveillance or utility, the Becker DVCS system ensures the effectiveness of the aerial platform.

About Digital Voice Communication (DVCS) 6100

Digital Voice System

The DVCS6100 has been designed for both rotary and fixed-wing applications, and fully reflects Becker Avionics’ proven know-how of more than four decades in audio system development for the aerospace industry. Since the market introduction of the 1st DVCS generation, almost 600 systems have been delivered and have achieved outstanding field reliability. Becker’s continuous product improvement program has made the DVCS 6100 another Becker Avionics success story.

The system is superior to any analog system available, as it offers crystal-clear voice communication quality, a proven Man-Machine-Interface (MMI), outstanding reliability, as well as scalability and flexibility since the system is fully software configurable. The main system components of the DVCS 6100 system are the Remote Electronic Unit (REU) 6100, the Audio Control Unit (ACU) 6100 and the Intercom Amplifier IS3100.

The DVCS 6100 offers up to 8 communication transmit (TX) and up to 8 receiver (RX) channels, an integrated warning tone generator for up to 8 different signals, an amplifier for 2 cockpit speakers, as well as interfaces to 2 Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) and a Public Address Amplifier (PA).

Up to 6 Audio Control Units can be operated together with one remote module. Any unit can be configured with dedicated software to give complete adjustments across different on-board systems. The system also meets the highest standards for night operation under NVG and military conditions. The ACU 6100 is available with NVIS green (MIL-STD Green B) and white Backlight and offers emergency and slaved mode operation. The DVCS 6100 therefore represents a unique mission support tool that easily outperforms the competition.

Becker Avionics’ DVCS 6100 offers the best in class digital audio product and is the world-wide leader in certified digital intercoms!