Model FA2100 RECORDER

PORTABLE INTERFACE (PI)

communications P/N 17TES0043
Aviation Recorders
Hand Held Portable Interface Device for Data Retrieval
from FA2100 Recorders.

m Provides Digital Data Copy of CVR or FDR Data with Time Tag from
the FA2100 Recorder

m High Capacity PC Card (PCMCIA) Allows Storage of Data from

Multiple Aircraft Flights

m Simultaneous CVR Reproduction of Six Analog Channels of Monitor

or Playback Audio for Recording

Aviation Recorders m Rapid FDR Data Retrieval on Aircraft

P.O. Box 3041
Sarasota, FL 34230
Tel: (941) 371-0811 m Menu-Driven User Interface with Fault Output Display Capability
Fax: (941) 377-5591
www.L-3com.com m Powered By FA2100 CVR/FDR Recorder
 SPECIFICATIONS
PORTABLE INTERFACE (PI) P/N 17TES0043
Physical Height 10.5 inches (267 mm)
Width 5.5 inches (140 mm)
Depth 2 inches (51 mm)
Weight 2 pounds (.91 kg)

Power Power to operate the PI is obtained from the FA2100 when the attached FA2100 PI includes the following:
10 foot cable is plugged into the ATE connector on the front panel of Audio Readout Cable
the recorder. P/N 17TES0051

Connector Auxiliary Readout Cable

26 Pin ATE interface to FA2100
P/N 17TES0052

Recording The Portable Interface (PI) unit, P/N 17TES0043, is a hand-held unit Type II PI Memory Card
P/N 17TES0053
that provides a communication interface between the FA2100 Family of
Recorders and Ground Support Equipment. The user interface, a Carrying Case
seven-key keypad and an eight-line display, allows stand-alone P/N 031E174500
operation to perform the following functions:
m FDR Monitor PI Unit Technical Manual
P/N 165E163000
m FDR Copy
m FDR Playback
Local Customer Support
m CVR Monitor
In addition to our factory repair
m CVR Copy facility in Sarasota, Florida, the
m CVR Playback Aviation Recorders Division of L-3
Communications maintains a
Monitor Auxiliary output monitor for rotor speed/GMT/FSK worldwide network of authorized
Outputs Headphone jack, 600 ohms for monitoring any or all audio channels repair facilities. Each provides both
product and service support with
quick turnaround and
responsiveness. Please contact us
Data mRotor Speed/FSK output for a Product Support Directory and
Monitoring further details.
mGMT/FSK output via 1/8-inch stereo jack
mMonitored playback audio via: For additional pricing information
- 1/4-inch, 600 ohms phone jack please see GSA Supply Schedule
- internal speaker Contract Number GS-24F-9023H.
- individual audio channels via 9-pin DIN

Data Retrieval mReal time audio (all channels) L-3 Aviation Recorders Quality Management System
is ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100:2004 Rev. B Certified
mPlayback of audio (all channels) For additional information contact:
mDownload of digital audio data to hard disk
mPlayback of audio from hard disk via PI
mReal time raw flight data
mFull or partial download of digital flight data
The technical information contained in the marketing brochure(s) does not contain “technology” as
defined by the General Technology Note in Export Administration Regulations (EAR) Supplement
number 2 to Part 744 and is, therefore, considered as publicly released as defined in Part 734.7(4). P.O. Box 3041
Sarasota, FL 34230
Specifications subject to change without notice. For up to date information go to www.L-3ar.com/Products MKT005 Rev. D
(941) 371-0811 Fax: (941) 377-5591
www.L-3com.com