Aeroflex IFR 6000 Operations Guide

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XPDR/DME/TCAS

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Test Set

IFR 6000

Operation Manual

1002-5800 -2 P 0

Issue 6

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XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B

TEST SET

IFR 6000

PUBLISHED BY

Aeroflex

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Cable Statement:

For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be double shielded.

For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be 3 meters or less in length.

Nomenclature Statement:

In this manual Test Set or Unit refers to the IFR 6000 XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B Test Set.

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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL

REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.

WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING

CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL

Opening the Case Assembly exposes the operator to electrical hazards that can result in electrical shock or equipment damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the Case Assembly open.

SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL

This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when operating or servicing this equipment.

CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN

WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN

SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS

DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.

EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to

specific CAUTIONS represented on the unit and clarified in the text.)

AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or DC voltage.

DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with DC voltage.

AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or

alternating voltage.

EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION

Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.

USE OF PROBES

Check the specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test Set before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within these specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the equipment.

POWER CORDS

Power cords must not be frayed, broken nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.

USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY

Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.

INTERNAL BATTERY

This unit contains a Lithium Ion Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.

CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO

COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION AND INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL MILES. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS IN RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The Declaration of Conformity Certificate included with the Unit should remain with the Unit.

Aeroflex recommends the operator reproduce a copy of the Declaration of Conformity Certificate to be stored with the Operation Manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Chapter/Section

Title Page / Copyright Page Statements Safety Page Declaration of Conformity Table of Contents Introduction Service Upon Receipt of Material

Chapter 1

Section 1 - Description and Quick Start 1-1 Section 2 - Operation 1-2 Section 3 - Specifications 1-3 Section 4 - Shipping 1-4 Section 5 - Storage 1-5

Appendix A - Connector Pin-Out Tables Appendix B - Metric/British Imperial Conversion Table with Nautical Distance Conversions Appendix C - Factory/Power Up Presets Appendix D - Abbreviations Appendix E - Breakout Box Appendix F - Transponder Configurations Appendix G - Mode S Address Blocks (Product Specific List) Appendix H - Mode S Address Blocks (Complete List) Appendix I - Signal Formats Appendix J - Standard Accessories Appendix K - Target Acquisition Time Probability Table

Index

Battery/Fuse Instructions

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

This manual contains operating instructions for the IFR 6000. It is strongly recommended that personnel be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.

Refer all servicing of unit to qualified technical personnel.

ORGANIZATION

This manual is divided into the following Chapters and Sections:

CHAPTER 1 - OPERATION

Section 1 - DESCRIPTION and Quick Start (for operators familiar with avionics systems)

Section 2 - OPERATION (installation, description of controls, connectors and indicators, performance evaluation and operating procedures)

Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS

Section 4 - SHIPPING

Section 5 - STORAGE

INTRODUCTION

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CHAPTER ONE

IFR 6000 XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B TEST SET

OPERATION MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1

1. General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1 1

1.1 Description 1-1-1 1

1.2 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1 1

1.3 Regulatory Responsibilities 1-1-1 2

2. Quick Start 1-1-2 1

2.1 Controls 1-1-2 1

2.2 General Setup 1-1-2 2

2.3 XPDR Setup Over the Air 1-1-2 2

2.4 XPDR Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 4

2.5 XPDR Testing 1-1-2 5

2.5.1 ADS-B/GICB Testing 1-1-2 6

2.5.1.1 ADS-B MON 1-1-2 6

2.5.1.2 ADS-B GEN 1-1-2 7

2.5.1.2 GICB 1-1-2 8

2.6 DME Setup Antenna 1-1-2 8

2.7 DME Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 9

2.8 DME Testing 1-1-2 9

2.9 TCAS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 10

2.10 TCAS Testing 1-1-2 11

2.11 TIS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 12

2.12 TIS Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 13

2.13 TIS Testing 1-1-2 13

SECTION 2 - OPERATION 1-2

1. Installation 1-2-1 1

1.1 General 1-2-1 1

1.2 Battery Operation 1-2-1 1

1.3 Battery Charging 1-2-1 1

1.4 Safety Precautions 1-2-1 1

1.4.1 Complying with Instructions 1-2-1 1

1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord 1-2-1 1

1.4.3 Operating Safety 1-2-1 1

1.5 AC Power Requirements 1-2-1 2

1.6 Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2

1.7 External Cleaning 1-2-1 3

2. Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2 1

3. Performance Evaluation 1-2-3 1

3.1 General 1-2-3 1

3.2 Self Test 1-2-3 1

4. Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1

4.1 General 1-2-4 1

4.2 Start-Up 1-2-4 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

SECTION 2 – OPERATION (cont) 1-2

4.3 XPDR (Transponder) 1-2-4 2

4.3.1 Configurations 1-2-4 2

4.3.2 Setup 1-2-4 3

4.3.3 Auto Test 1-2-4 8

4.3.4 Test List 1-2-4 10

4.3.5 Altitude Encoder 1-2-4 28

4.3.6 Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4 29

4.3.7 “Over the Air” Ground Test 1-2-4 29

4.3.8 “Over the Air” Simulated Altitude Test 1-2-4 30

4.4 DME 1-2-4 30

4.4.1 Setup 1-2-4 32

4.5 TCAS Mode 1-2-4 35

4.5.1 TCAS Operation Concept 1-2-4 35

4.5.2 TCAS Testing 1-2-4 38

4.5.3 TCAS Setup 1-2-4 38

4.5.4 TCAS Screen 1-2-4 42

4.5.5 Setup-Scenario Data Screen 1-2-4 45

4.5.6 Monitor Screens 1-2-4 47

4.5.6.1 Surveillance Monitor 1-2-4 47

4.5.6.2 Broadcast Monitor 1-2-4 49

4.5.6.3 ATCRBS 1-2-4 51

4.5.7 Recommended Test Procedure 1-2-4 54

4.6 ADS-B General 1-2-4 56

4.6.1 ADS-B/GICB Modes 1-2-4 56

4.6.2 Setup ADS-B 1-2-4 56

4.6.3 ADS-B/GICB MAIN 1-2-4 58

4.6.4 ADS-B MON 1-2-4 58

4.6.5 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 68

4.6.6 GICB General 1-2-4 76

4.6.7 GICB Mode 1-2-4 76

4.7 TIS General 1-2-4 97

4.7.1 TIS Mode 1-2-4 97

4.7.2 TIS Setup 1-2-4 97

4.8

Directional Antenna 1-2-4 101

4.9 Breakout Box 1-2-4 105

SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS 1-3

SECTION 4 - SHIPPING 1-4

1. Shipping Test Sets 1-4-1 1

1.1 Information 1-4-1 1

1.2 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1

SECTION 5 - STORAGE 1-5

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

Controls 1-1-2 1 Soft Keys 1-1-2 1 DATA Keys 1-1-2 1 General Setup Screen 1-1-2 2 Antenna Mounting 1-1-2 2 Ramp Testing 1-1-2 3 XPDR SETUP Screen 1-1-2 3 XPDR CONFIG Screen 1-1-2 5 XPDR AUTO Test Screen 1-1-2 5 XPDR Test List Screen 1-1-2 5 ADS-B/GICB SETUP Screen 1-1-2 6 ADS-B/GICB MAIN Menu 1-1-2 6 ADS-B GEN List Screen 1-1-2 7 ADS-B MON List Screen 1-1-2 7 ADS-B MON BDS Screen Example 1-1-2 7 GICB List Screen 1-1-2 8 GICB BDS Screen Example 1-1-2 8 SETUP-DME Screen 1-1-2 9 DME Test Screen 1-1-2 10 SETUP TCAS Screen 1-1-2 10 TCAS Test Screen 1-1-2 11 SETUP TIS Screen 1-1-2 12 TIS Test Screen 1-1-2 14 Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2 IFR 6015 Front Panel 1-2-2 1 Directional Antenna 1-2-2 6 Breakout Box, Front View 1-2-2 6 Breakout Box, Top View 1-2-2 7 Breakout Box, Bottom View 1-2-2 7 Setup XPDR Screen 1-2-4 3 Setup General Screen 1-2-4 6 Setup Test Data Screen 1-2-4 6 Confirm Screen 1-2-4 6 Setup Store Name Screen 1-2-4 7 Auto Test Screen Test Running 1-2-4 8 Auto Test Screen PASS 1-2-4 8 Auto Test Screen FAIL 1-2-4 10 Auto Test Screen NO REPLY 1-2-4 10 XPDR Test List Mode S 1-2-4 11 XPDR Test List ATCRBS 1-2-4 11 XPDR A/C Decoder/SLS Test Screen 1-2-4 11 XPDR A/C Spacing Width Test Screen 1-2-4 12 Power and Frequency (Mode S) Test Screen 1-2-4 13 Power and Frequency (ATCRBS) Test Screen 1-2-4 13 XPDR - S All Call Test Screen 1-2-4 15 XPDR - S Reply Timing Test Screen 1-2-4 16 XPDR - S Reply Test Screen 1-2-4 17 UF0 Test Screen 1-2-4 18 UF4 Test Screen 1-2-4 19 UF5 Test Screen 1-2-4 19 UF11 Test Screen 1-2-4 20 UF11 FAIL Test Screen 1-2-4 20

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont)

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

UF16 Test Screen 1-2-4 21 UF20 Test Screen 1-2-4 21 UF21 Test Screen PASS 1-2-4 22 UF21 Test Screen, NOT RUN 1-2-4 23 UF24 Test Screen 1-2-4 23 XPDR Elementary Surveillance 1 Test Screen 1-2-4 24 XPDR Elementary Surveillance 2 Test Screen 1-2-4 25 Enhanced Surveillance Test Screen 1-2-4 26 Altitude Encoder Test Screen, Source Encoder 1-2-4 28 Altitude Encoder Test Screen, Source XPDR 1-2-4 28 DME Screen 1-2-4 30 Setup DME Screen 1-2-4 32 TCAS Protection Volume 1-2-4 35 Typical TCAS II Display 1-2-4 37 Setup - TCAS Screen 1-2-4 38 TCAS Reply Parameters Screen 1-2-4 40 TCAS Screen (Mode S) 1-2-4 42 TCAS Screen (ATCRBS) 1-2-4 42 TCAS Surveillance Monitor Screen 1-2-4 47 TCAS Broadcast Monitor Screen 1-2-4 49 Whisper-Shout Monitor Screen 1-2-4 51 Recommended Test Locations 1-2-4 54 Setup ADS-B Screen 1-2-4 56 Setup Test Data Screen 1-2-4 57 Confirm Screen 1-2-4 57 Setup Store Name Screen 1-2-4 57 ADS-B/GICB Main Menu 1-2-4 58 ADS-B MON List Screen 1-2-4 58 ADS-B MON BDS 0,5 Screen 1-2-4 59 ADS-B MON BDS 0,6 Screen 1-2-4 60 ADS-B MON BDS 0,8 Screen 1-2-4 61 ADS-B MON BDS 0,9 Screen 1-2-4 62 ADS-B MON BDS 6,1 Screen 1-2-4 63 ADS-B MON BDS 6,2 Screen 1-2-4 64 ADS-B MON BDS 6,3 Screen 1-2-4 65 ADS-B GEN List Screen 1-2-4 68 ADS-B GEN BDS 0,5 Screen 1-2-4 68 ADS-B GEN BDS 0,6 Screen 1-2-4 69 ADS-B GEN BDS 0,8 Screen 1-2-4 70 ADS-B GEN BDS 0,9 Screen 1-2-4 71 ADS-B GEN BDS 6,1 Screen 1-2-4 72 ADS-B GEN BDS 6,2 Screen 1-2-4 73 ADS-B GEN BDS 6,3 Screen 1-2-4 74 GICB List Screen, 1-12 1-2-4 76 GICB List Screen, 13-24 1-2-4 76 GICB BDS 0,5 Screen 1-2-4 77 GICB BDS 0,6 Screen 1-2-4 78 GICB BDS 0,7 Screen 1-2-4 79 GICB BDS 0,8 Screen 1-2-4 80 GICB BDS 0,9 Screen 1-2-4 81 GICB BDS 1,0 Screen 1-2-4 82

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont)

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

GICB BDS 1,7 Screen 1-2-4 84 GICB BDS 1,8 Screen 1-2-4 84 GICB BDS 1,9 Screen 1-2-4 84 GICB BDS 1,A Screen 1-2-4 84 GICB BDS 1,B Screen 1-2-4 85 GICB BDS 1,C Screen 1-2-4 85 GICB BDS 1,D Screen 1-2-4 86 GICB BDS 1,E Screen 1-2-4 86 GICB BDS 1,F Screen 1-2-4 86 GICB BDS 2,0 Screen 1-2-4 87 GICB BDS 2,1 Screen 1-2-4 87 GICB BDS 3,0 Screen 1-2-4 88 GICB BDS 4,0 Screen 1-2-4 89 GICB BDS 4,1 Screen 1-2-4 90 GICB BDS 4,2 Screen 1-2-4 90 GICB BDS 4,3 Screen 1-2-4 91 GICB BDS 5,0 Screen 1-2-4 91 GICB BDS 6,0 Screen 1-2-4 92 GICB BDS 6,1 Screen 1-2-4 93 GICB BDS 6,2 Screen 1-2-4 93 GICB BDS 6,3 Screen 1-2-4 95 Setup TIS Screen 1-2-4 97 TIS Operation Screen 1-2-4 99 TIS Display Example 1-2-4 99 TIS Operation Flow Chart 1-2-4 100 Directional Antenna Mounted on Test Set 1-2-4 101 Hand Held Directional Antenna 1-2-4 101 Tripod Mounted Directional Antenna 1-2-4 101 Mode S Coverage Within 12 nmi Simulate Range 1-2-4 102 TCAS 6015 Effective Test Coverage 1-2-4 102 Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 103 Ramp Testing 1-2-4 104 IFR 6015 with Breakout Box 1-2-4 105 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1

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LIST OF TABLES

Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

Test Identifier Symbols 1-2-4 9 Common Usage GICB BDS 1-2-4 25 Protection Volume Parameters Versus Altitude 1-2-4 35 SL: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 40 CA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 41 RI: Field (Acquisition) Valid Data 1-2-4 41 RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data 1-2-4 41 RAC: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 41 ARA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 42 CVC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 48 VRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 48 CHC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 48 HRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 48 ESB: Field Display Data 1-2-4 49 ARA=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 50 RAC=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 51 GICB Supported BDS Registers 1-2-4 77

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SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

Unpacking

Special-design packing material inside this shipping carton provides maximum protection for the IFR 6000. Avoid damaging the carton and packing material during equipment unpacking. Use the following steps for unpacking the IFR 6000.

● Cut and remove the sealing tape on the carton top and open the carton.

● Grasp the IFR 6000 transit case firmly, while restraining the shipping carton, and lift the

equipment and packing material vertically.

● Place the IFR 6000 transit case and end cap packing on a suitable flat, clean and dry surface.

● Remove the protective plastic bag from the IFR 6000 transit case.

● Place protective plastic bag and end cap packing material inside shipping carton.

● Store the shipping carton for future use should the IFR 6000 need to be returned.

Checking Unpacked Equipment

● Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been

damaged, report the damage to Aeroflex.

● Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all

discrepancies to Aeroflex.

IFR 6000 with Standard Accessories

DESCRIPTION PART

IFR 6000 9001-5802-000 1

POWER SUPPLY 7110-5600-200 1

ANTENNA 7005-5840-500 1

BREAKOUT BOX 7005-5841-000 1

ANTENNA SHIELD 7005-8142-200 1

12 IN. COAXIAL CABLE 6041-5880-800 1

72 IN. COAXIAL CABLE 6041-5880-900 1

5 A FUSE 5106-0000-057 1

TRANSIT CASE 1412-5853-000 1

POWER CORD (US ONLY)

POWER CORD (EUROPEAN)

OPERATION MANUAL (CD-ROM)

OPERATION MANUAL (PAPER)

NUMBER

6041-0001-000 1

7001-9903-000 1

1002-5800-2C0 1

(OPTIONAL)

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES

1.1 DESCRIPTION

TCAS

XPDR

DME

SETUP

DME

FREQ

RANGE

RF LVL

RATE

05801

INTERR

POWER

CHARGE

DISPLAY

CTRS

BKLT

The IFR 6000 is a precision simulator that enables one person to functionality test airborne transponder (XPDR) modes A/C/S, distance measuring equipment (DME) systems, TCAS I and II and ADS-B equipped transponders and 1090 MHz emitters.

The Test Set contains built-in signal generators and modulators for XPDR and selected DME frequencies. For ramp operation, the RF output is coupled to the airborne equipment by a lightweight directional antenna that may be mounted on the Test Set or tripod. For bench operation, coaxial cables are required between the Test Set and UUT.

1.2 FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES

The IFR 6000 has the following features and capabilities:

Functional Modes:

XPDR, DME, TCAS I and II, ADS-B MON, GICB and TIS.

Functional modes in future manual releases:

TIS-B and ADS-B GEN.

● XPDR Auto Test provides a full FAR Part

43 Appendix F test. All normal user verified parameters are displayed on one screen.

● Parametric tests include ERP, MTL, Pulse

Widths and Spacings.

● Separate screens for display of primary

Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance parameters.

● Predetermined user selectable XPDR

config files allow different classes of ATCRBS and Mode S transponder to be tested.

● Altitude Encoder screen for monitoring

encoding altimeter grey code.

● XPDR and DME Setup screens provide user

defined operation parameters.

● Single DME test screen provides control

over DME Frequency/Channel, Range, Rate, RF level, % Reply, Squitter, Ident and Echo. UUT frequency, ERP, PRF P1/P2 width and Spacing are also displayed.

● LCD Display with automatic light sensing

illumination control

● Internal Battery allowing six hours

operation before recharge.

● Automatic power shutdown after

approximately 15 minutes of non-use when ac power is not connected.

● Compact size and lightweight for one

person operation.

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1.3 REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective April 6, 1987, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has required certain tests be performed on transponders, both conventional ATCRBS and Mode S. In preparation for the installation of new air traffic control radar facilities, the FAA required new measurements to be performed on existing transponders and instituted required tests for Mode S transponders. FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) Part 43, Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration section has been modified to reflect current technologies and improvements. Aeroflex has met all FAA requirements and recommends that the user of this type of equipment review the appropriate FAR, or contact the manufacturer of their particular model of transponder to ensure that proper procedures are followed.

Eurocontrol and the JAA have also incorporated new regulations for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance. These requirements include Selective Identifiers for high-density traffic areas and became mandatory in May, 2003 for Elementary Surveillance and March, 2005 for Enhanced Surveillance.

The IFR 6000 has the capability to thoroughly test these new functions to comply with upcoming requirements. For further information regarding these requirements, visit www.eurocontrol.int/.

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2. QUICK START

The Quick Start is for operators who are familiar with avionics systems/test equipment and want to use the IFR 6000 before reading the complete Operation Manual. Refer to para 1-2-4.1 for detailed operation instructions.

2.1 CONTROLS

CTRS: Adjusts display contrast.

BKLT: Adjusts display backlight.

RANGE S : Increases DME range and TCAS

start range.

RANGE T : Decreases DME range and TCAS start range.

RATE S : Increases DME and TCAS rate.

RATE T : Decreases DME and TCAS rate.

FREQ: Frequency/channel selection for DME

Mode only.

RF LVL: RF level setting for DME Mode only.

XPDR: Selects XPDR, ADS-B/GICB and ALT

ENCODER screens.

DME: Selects DME screen.

TCAS: Selects TCAS and TIS screens.

SETUP: Displays the setup screens

associated with the selected functional mode.

SOFT KEYS: Five Application dependent keys provide test specific information and movement between test screens.

Turns Test Set ON or OFF.

POWER: Indicator illuminates when Test Set

is operational.

CHARGE: Indicator illuminates to show battery charge status;

Yellow Charging

Flashing Yellow Faulty battery

Green Fully charged

NOTE: Operates when External DC Power

Supply is connected.

INTERR: Indicator illuminates when Test Set is interrogating (XPDR Mode) or receiving interrogations (DME Mode).

REPLY: Indicator illuminates when Test Set is receiving replies (XPDR Mode) or replying to interrogations (DME Mode).

DATA KEYS

S DATA KEY: Selects or slews data.

T DATA KEY: Selects or slews data.

W DATA KEY: Moves the cursor to the left in

a data field.

X DATA KEY: Moves the cursor to the right in a data field.

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2.2 GENERAL SETUP

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On.

2. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPGENERAL Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

H/W TOOLS

BAT 2.5 Hr

INFO

SETUP- GENERAL

PWR DOWN: 10 MINS

ERP UNITS:dBm UNITS:FEET

REMOTE OPERATION:RS232

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

3. Select PWR: Set to preferred power down timeout.

4. Select ERP UNITS: Set to preferred ERP units.

5. Select UNITS: Set to preferred units.

2.3 XPDR SETUP ANTENNA

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Refer to 1-1-2, Figure 1. Mount Directional Antenna on Test Set and position friction hinge so Directional Antenna is as shown. Connect short RF coaxial cable between Antenna Connector and Test Set ANT Connector.

Antenna Mounting

Figure 1

2. Refer to 1-1-2, Figure 2. Position Test Set ≤50 ft (15.24 m) from and in line of sight with top/bottom antenna.

3. Power On Aircraft and configure aircraft for weight off wheels.

4. Press POWER Key to power up the Test Set.

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C. LINE OF SIGHT DISTANCE

ANTENNA SHIELD

B. SETUP RANGE

TESTING TOP ANTENNA

WHEN DESELECTING, TERMINATING OR SHIELDING TOP ANTENNA IS NOT POSSIBLE OR PRACTICAL, USE SETUP POSITION THAT HAS

AIRCRAFT BLOCKING LINE OF SIGHT TO TOP ANTENNA.

5. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPXPDR Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

TESTING BOTTOM ANTENNA

Ramp Testing

Figure 2

SETUP- XPDR

ANTENNA: BOTTOM RF PORT: ANTENNA

ANT RANGE ANT HEIGHT TOP: 12 ft 6 ft BOTTOM: 12 ft 4 ft

DIR CABLE LOSS: 1.3 dB ANT GAIN (dBi) ANT CABLE LOSS: 1.3 dB 1.03 GHz: 7.1

1.09 GHz: 6.1 UUT ADDRESS: AUTO MANUAL AA: 123456 PWR LIM: FAR43 DIVERSITY TEST: ON CHECK CAP:YES

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

DIAG

05818

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EST

DATA

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STEP PROCEDURE

6. Select ANTENNA: Set to TOP or BOTTOM depending on which aircraft antenna Test Set is pointing towards.

7. Select RF PORT: Set to ANTENNA.

8. Select ANT RANGE: Set to setup range from IFR 6000 antenna to UUT Antenna.

9. Select ANT HEIGHT: Set to setup height from IFR 6000 antenna to UUT Antenna.

10. Select ANT CABLE LOSS: Set to cable loss found on cable.

11. Select ANT GAIN (dBi): set 1.03 GHz and 1.09 GHz antenna gain to figures marked on supplied Directional Antenna

12. Select UUT ADDRESS: Set to AUTO.

NOTE: If aircraft is on the ground set

to MANUAL and enter in MANUAL ADDRESS. Mode S all-calls do not work when the aircraft is on the ground.

T13. Select DIVERSITYT: Set to OFF.

NOTE:

To run diversity test set

DIVERSITY to ON and install boot to bottom/top antenna.

T14. Select CHECK CAP: STet to YES.

T15. Select PWR LIM: Set to FAR 43.T

2.4 XPDR SETUP DIRECT CONNECT

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect long RF coaxial cable between the aircraft antenna feeder cable and Test Set RF I/O Connector.

2. Power On Aircraft and configure aircraft for weight off wheels.

3. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set.

Press SETUP Control Key to display

setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPXPDR Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

5. Select ANTENNA: Set to TOP or BOTTOM depending on which aircraft antenna Test Set is connected with.

6. Select RF PORT: Set to DIRECT CONNECT.

7. Select DIR CABLE LOSS: Set cable loss to cable loss found on cable.

8. Select UUT ADDRESS: Set to AUTO.

NOTE: If aircraft is on the ground set

to MANUAL and enter in MANUAL ADDRESS. Mode S all-calls do not work when the aircraft is on the ground.

9. Select DIVERSITY: Set to ON.

T10. Select CHECK CAP: STet to YES.

T11. Select PWR LIM: Set to FAR 43.T

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2.5 XPDR TESTING

STEP PROCEDURE

1, Press XPDR Mode Key to return to

XPDR Auto Test Screen.

INFO

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CONFIG

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

LEVEL =4

SELECT ANT

XPDR – CONFIG SCREEN

1 GENERIC ATCRBS 2 ATCRBS CLASS A 3 ATCRBS CLASS B

4 GENERIC MODE S

5 MODE S CLASS A 6 MODE S CLASS B 7 MODE S CL B OPT FREQ 8 MODE S CL B OPT PWR

2. Press CONFIG Soft Key to display XPDR CONFIG Screen. Use Data Keys to select configuration file. Press RETURN Soft Key to confirm selection.

TNOTE: If transponder class is not

known, select GENERIC ATCRBS or GENERIC MODE S configuration file.

XPDR - AUT O TEST

CONFIG:GENERIC MODE S ANTENNA: BOTTOM

REPLIES = A, C, S FREQ = 1090.12 MHZ TOP ERP = 57.1 dBm MTL = -74.0 dBm

BOT ERP = 56.0 dBm MTL = -73.1 dBmT RP

A CODE = 1234 ID C ALT = 100,000 ft S CODE = 1234 ID S ALT = 100,000 ft TAIL = N12345 DF17 = DETECTED

FLIGHTID = BA234 AA=AC3421(53032041)

FS = 3 – ALERT NO SPI ON GROUND VS = ON GND COUNTRY = USA

RUN TEST

PASS

TEST LIST

STEP PROCEDURE

3. To run a complete FAR Part 43 Appendix F Test, press RUN TEST Soft Key to start Auto Test. When Auto Test completes, a PASS or FAIL indication is displayed at the top of the screen.

4. Most UUT parameters requiring user verification are displayed on the Auto Test Screen.

T5. VST and FS discretes: To verify status,

ensure UUT is in airborne state prior to running test. Run test and confirm that VS and FS fields indicate IN AIR. Place UUT in ground state, repeat test and confirm VS and FS fields indicate ON GROUND.

6. TAIL and COUNTRY: Displays the country decoded from the Mode S discrete address.

NOTE: If the country selected has not

adopted an encoding scheme, only the country is displayed.

7. FLIGHT ID: UUT must have a valid source of Flight ID (internal or external to the UUT) to display data.

8. Press TEST LIST Soft Key to display complete Auto Test List. Use Data Keys to select desired test. Press SELECT Soft Key to display selected test.

XPDR – TEST LIST

1 AC/DECDR/SLS - PASS 2 A/C F1/F2 SPACE/WIDTH - PASS 3 POWER/FREQ - PASS 4 S ALL-CALL - PASS 5 S RPLY TIMING - PASS 6 S RPL Y - PASS 7 UF0 - PASS 8 UF4 - PASS 9 UF5 - PASS 10 UF11 - PASS 11 UF16 - PASS 12 UF20 - PASS

SELECT TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

9. Press RETURN Soft Key to display Auto Test Screen.

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2.5.1 ADS-B/GICB TESTING

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Perform XPDR SETUP ANTENNA procedure or XPDR SETUP DIRECT CONNECT procedure.

2. Press SETUP Key until SETUP XPDR screen is displayed.

3. Press ADS-B SETUP Soft Key to display ADS-B/GICB Setup Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

SETUP-ADS-B

POS DECODE:GLOBAL LAT : 98 25 35 E LONG : 126 35 35 N

ADSB GEN :DF17 ADSB MON:DF17 GICB :DF20

TEST

DATA

PARAM

NEXT PARAM

4. Select POS DECODE: Set to GLOBAL to use global CPR algorithm for latitude and longitude decoding or simulation. Set to LOCAL to use local CPR algorithm for latitude and longitude decoding or simulation. POS DECODE is for BDS 0,5 and BDS 0,6.

5. Select LAT: Enter local latitude in degrees, minutes and seconds.

6. Select LONG: Enter local latitude in degrees, minutes and seconds.

7. Select ADS-B GEN: Set DF17 or DF18 extended squitters to be generated.

8. Select ADS-B MON: Set DF17 or DF18 extended squitters to be monitored.

9. Select GICB: Set DF20 or DF21 to be requested with GICB protocol.

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

2.5.1.1 ADS-B MON

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key until ADSB/GICB MAIN menu is displayed.

ADS-B/GICB MAIN

DSB

MON

DSB

GEN

GICB

2. Press the ADS-B MON Soft Key to display the ADS-B MON list screen.

ADS-B MON DF17

1 0,5 AIRBORNE POS - AVAIL

2 0,6 SURFACE POS - NOT CAP 3 0,8 IDENT & CAT - AVAIL 4 0,9 AIRBORNE VEL - AVAIL 5 6,1 A/C STATUS - AVAIL 6 6,2 TARG STATE - AVAIL 7 6,3 A/C OP STATUS - NO SQTR

RUN

TEST

BDS

DATA

3. Press RUN TEST soft key to start test. When a specific extended squitter BDS is captured, AVAIL will be displayed to the right of the BDS name.

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

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STEP PROCEDURE

4. Use Data Keys to select specific BDS and press BDS DATA soft key to display selected BDS screen. Refer to ADS-B MON BDS screen example.

ADS-B MON BDS 0,5 AVAIL

BDS=0,5 AIRBORNE POS TYPE=14 DF17 AA=3AC421 (16542041) COUNT =1000 ME=00000000000000 PERIOD=DEFAULT LAT= 37 39 00 N LONG= 97 25 48 W POS=GLOBAL SAF=1 T=N/UTC SURVEILLANCE STATUS = NO INFO BARO PRES ALT=131025 ft GNSS ALT = N/A

RUN

TEST

PREV TEST

NEXT TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

5. Press Return soft key to return to ADSB MON list screen or press PREV TEST or NEXT TEST soft keys to select specific ADS-B MON BDS screens.

2.5.1.2 ADS-B GEN

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key until ADSB/GICB Main Menu is displayed.

2. Pres ADSB GEN to display the ADSB GEN List Screen.

ADS-B GEN DF18

1 0,5 AIRBORNE POS - AVAIL

2 0,6 SURFACE POS - NOT CAP 3 0,8 IDENT & CAT - AVAIL 4 0,9 AIRBORNE VEL - AVAIL 5 6,1 A/C STATUS - AVAIL 6 6,2 TARG STATE - AVAIL 7 6,3 A/C OP STATUS - NO SQTR

RUN

TEST

BDS

DATA

3. Press BDS ON Soft Key to enable selected test list items.

4. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to start test.

5. Press BDS DATA to enter selected test.

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

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2.5.1.3 GICB

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key until ADSB/GICB Main Menu is displayed.

GICB DF20

1 0,5 AIRBORNE POS - AVAIL 2 0,6 SURFACE POS - NOT CAP 3 0,7 SQTR STATUS - AVAIL 4 0,8 IDENT & CAT - AVAIL 5 0,9 AIRBORNE VEL - AVAIL 6 1,0 DATA LNK CAP - AVAIL 7 1,7 COM GICB CAP - AVAIL 8 1,8 SPEC SERV CAP #1 - AVAIL 9 1,9 SPEC SERV CAP #2 - AVAIL 10 1,A SPEC SERV CAP #3 - AVAIL 11 1,B SPEC SERV CAP #4 - AVAIL 12 1,C SPEC SERV CAP #5 - AVAIL

RUN

TEST

BDS

DATA

PAGE

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

2. Press GICB Soft Key to display the GICB List Screen.

3. Press RUN TEST soft key to start test. When a BDS is available, AVAIL will be displayed to the right of the BDS name.

GICB BDS 0,5 AVAIL

BDS=0,5 AIRBORNE POS TYPE=14 DF20 AA=3AC421 (16542041) MB=00000000000000 LAT= 37 39 00 N LONG= 97 25 48 W POS=GLOBAL SAF=1 T=N/UTC SURVEILLANCE STATUS = NO INFO BARO PRES ALT=131025 ft GNSS ALT = N/A

RUN

TEST

PREV TEST

NEXT TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

2.6 DME SETUP ANTENNA

STEP PROCEDURE

2. Position Test Set at ≤50 ft (15.24 m) from and in line of sight with DME antenna.

3. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On.

4. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPDME Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

SETUP – DME

RF PORT : DIRECT CONNECT ANT RANGE : -

IDENT TONE : IFR 0.96 GHz :7.5 DIR CABLE LOSS: 2.1 db 1.03 GHz :7.1 ANT CABLE LOSS: 2.1 db 1.09 GHz :6.1

MAX RANGE : 200.00 nm 1.15 GHz :5.0

PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

ANT GAIN (dBI)

1.15 GHz :5.0

1.22 GHz :2.8

DIAG

5. Select RF PORT: Set to ANTENNA.

6. Select ANT RANGE: Set to line of sight distance from IFR 6000 antenna and UUT antenna.

7. Select ANT CABLE LOSS: Set to cable found on cable.

8. Select ANT GAIN: Set to gains found on supplied antenna.

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2.7 DME SETUP DIRECT CONNECT

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect long RF coaxial cable between the aircraft DME antenna feeder cable and Test Set RF I/O Connector.

2. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On.

3. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPDME Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

4. Select RF PORT: Set to DIRECT CONNECT.

5. Select DIR CABLE LOSS: Set to cable found on cable.

2.8 DME TESTING

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press DME Mode Select Key to display DME ModeTest Screen. All DME test data is displayed on this screen.

DME

VOR : 108.00 MHz RFLVL : -2 dBm FREQ : 978 MHz RATE : 10 kts OUT CHAN : 17X RANGE : 0.00 nm

% REPLY: 100 ECHO :OFF

TX FREQ = MHZ ERP= dBm P1 WIDTH = us PRF= Hz P2 WIDTH = us P1-P2 = us( ) UUTLVL = -38.2 dBm

RUN TEST

SQTR : ON IDENT: ON

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

STOP RATE

BAT 2.5 Hr

IN/OUT

2. Select VOR/FREQ/CHAN: Set to frequency of DME unit.

3. Select UUT LVL: Set to desired level.

4. Select RATE: Set to 300 kts OUT.

5. Select RANGE: Set to 0.00 nm.

6. Select % REPLY: Set to 100.

7. Select ECHO: Set to OFF.

8. Select SQTR: Set to ON.

9. Select IDENT: Set to ON.

10. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to start test.

NOTE: UUT parameters are modifiable

while test is running.

11. Press STOP TEST Soft Key to stop test. Last UUT parameters are retained on display.

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2.9 TCAS SETUP ANTENNA

STEP PROCEDURE

2. Position Test Set at Forward Sector Test Location, ≤50 ft (15.24 m) from and in line of sight with TCAS top antenna.

3. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On.

4. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Continue pressing SETUP Control Key to cycle to SETUPTCAS Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

SETUP-TCAS

RF PORT: ANTENNA ANT RANGE : 12 ft ANT HEIGHT : 1 ft UUT ADDRESS:AUTO MANUAL AA:000000 DIR CABLE LOSS:1.3 dB ANT CABLE:USER DEFINED ANT CABLE LOSS: 0.1 dB ANT GAIN(dBi) SQUITTERS: ON 1.03 GHz: 7.1 ALT REPORTING: ON 1.09 GHz: 6.1 DISPLAYED ALT:RELATIVE TEST SET AA:A92493

PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

DIAG

STORE/ RECALL

5. Select RF PORT: Set to ANTENNA.

6. Select ANT RANGE: Set to setup range from antenna.

7. Select ANT HEIGHT: Set to setup height from antenna.

8. Select UUT ADDRESS: Set to AUTO.

STEP PROCEDURE

9. Select ANT CABLE LOSS: Set to cable loss found on cable.

10. Select ANT GAIN (dBi): Set 1.03 GHz and 1.09 GHz antenna gain to figures marked on supplied Directional Antenna.

11. Select SQUITTERS: Set to ON.

11. Select ALT REPORTING: Set to ON.

12. Select DISPLAYED ALT: Set to RELATIVE.

13. Select TEST SET AA: Set to A92493.

TNOTE: TEST SET AA needs to be

different than the surrounding aircraft.

NOTE: If aircraft is on the ground, set

to MANUAL and enter in MANUAL ADDRESS. Mode S all-calls do not work when the aircraft is on the ground.

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2.10 TCAS TESTING

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press TCAS Mode Select Key to display TCAS Test Screen.

TCAS

SCENARIO: 0-CUSTOM TCAS TYPE:TCAS II %REPLY:100 INTRUDER T YPE:MODE S RANGE ST ART: 8.00 nm STOP: -- RANGE RATE : 300 kts ALT START: +200 ft STOP: - ALT RATE : CONVERGE : ON UUT ALT : 31200 ft ALT DETECT: ON FREQ= 1030.000 MHz ERP= 57.0 dBm RANGE= 8.00 nm IN ALT= +200 ft TCAS ST ATUS= TRACKING STATUS= NON-THREAT ENCOUNTER= 0:00

RUN

TEST

PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

MON

STORE/ RECALL

2. Select SENARIO: Set to CUSTOM.

3. Select TCAS TYPE: Set to TCAS II.

STEP PROCEDURE

13. Verify UUT visual and audio operation:

NOTE: Verify Traffic Advisory at

40 sec until encounter time.

● Verify Resolution Advisory at 25 sec

until encounter time

● Verify TCAS bearing reads

0° (±15°).

NOTE: If Radio Altimeter Altitude is

below 500 ft, RA’s are inhibited.

NOTE: TCAS I systems do not issue

RA’s.

14. Press STOP TEST Soft Key to stop test.

NOTE: If testing a TCAS I system set

to TCAS I.

4. Select % REPLY: Set to 100.

5. Select INTRUDER TYPE: Set to

ATCRBS or Mode S.

6. Select RANGE START: Set to 8 nm.

7. Select RANGE RATE: Set to 300 kts.

8. Select ALT START: Set to +200 ft.

9. Select CONVERGE: Set to ON.

10. Select ALT DETECT: Set to ON.

11. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to start test.

12. Verify TCAS STATUS displays AQUIRING and then TRACKING. When TRACKING is annunciated, an intruder should be displayed on the TCAS display.

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2.11 TIS SETUP ANTENNA

STEP PROCEDURE

2. Position Test Set ≤50 ft (15.24 m) from and in line of sight with top/bottom antenna.

3. Power On Aircraft and configure aircraft for weight off wheels.

4. Power Up: Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On.

SETUP-TIS

RF PORT:DIRECT CONNECT ANT RANGE: 12 ft HEIGHT: 12 ft

DIR CABLE LOSS:1.3 dB ANT GAIN (dBi) ANT CABLE:USER D EFINED 1.03 GHz: 7.1 ANT CABLE LOSS:1.3 dB 1.09 GHz: 6.1 UUT ADDRESS:AUTO MANUAL AA:123456

BAT 2.5 Hr

STEP PROCEDURE

10. Select ANT GAIN (dBi): set 1.03 GHz and 1.09 GHz antenna gain to figures marked on supplied Directional Antenna.

11. Select UUT ADDRESS: Set to AUTO.

NOTE: If aircraft is on the ground, set

to MANUAL and enter MANUAL ADDRESS. Mode S all-calls do not work when the aircraft is on the ground.

PARAM

5. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Press SETUP Control Key to display SETUP-TIS Screen. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

6. Select RF PORT: Set to ANTENNA.

7. Select ANT RANGE: Set to setup range

from IFR 6000 antenna to UUT Antenna.

8. Select ANT HEIGHT: Set to setup

height from IFR 6000 antenna to UUT Antenna.

9. Select ANT CABLE LOSS: Set to cable

loss found on cable.

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2.12 TIS SETUP DIRECT CONNECT

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect long RF coaxial cable between aircraft antenna feeder cable and Test Set RF I/O Connector.

2. Power On Aircraft and configure aircraft for weight off wheels.

3. Power Up: Press POWER Key to power the Test Set.

4. Press SETUP Control Key to display setup screens. Press SETUP Control Key until SETUP-TIS Screen is displayed. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each parameter.

5. Select RF PORT: Set to DIRECT CONNECT.

6. Select DIR CABLE LOSS: Set cable loss to cable loss found on cable.

7. Select UUT ADDRESS: Set to AUTO.

2.13 TIS TESTING

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press TCAS Mode Key until TIS Test Screen is displayed.

TIS

TARGETS:5 UUT HDG:180 deg 1 2 3 4 5 BRG(deg) : 120 90 234 182 23 RNG(nm) : 6.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 ALT(ft) : 3500 2000 1000 500 0 ALT RATE:CLIMB LEVEL LEVEL CLIMB LEVEL HDG(deg) : 234 178 56 22 0 TRAFFIC : PROX PROX PROX PROX TRFC

ADDR=3AC421 (16542041) N12345 TSCR= 5 TSDR= 1 ALT =126700 ft TIS STATUS=CONNECTING INFO=0000

RUN

TEST

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

2. Use NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM Soft Keys to select each of the following parameters:

TARGETS: Sets the number of simulated targets 0 to 5.

UUT HDG: Provides entry for UUT Heading in degrees. This orientates the target bearings with respect to UUT (aircraft) heading.

BRG: Sets target bearing relative to UUT (aircraft) in degrees

RNG: Sets targets range relative to UUT (aircraft) in nautical miles.

ALT: Sets target altitude relative to UUT (aircraft) in feet.

ALT RATE: Sets Altitude Rate annunciation on TIS display.

HDG: Sets target Heading in degrees.

TRAFFIC: Sets target traffic status on TIS display.

3. Press RUN Soft Key to start test.

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4. TIS display shows the selected target parameters in accordance with the selections:

TIS STATUS field indicates TIS connection status.

ADDR indicates UUT Aircraft Address.

ALT UUT field displays UUT aircraft altitude.

TSCR field indicates number of TIS

connects requested from UUT.

TSDR field indicates number of TIS 0disconnects requested from UUT.

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SECTION 2 - OPERATION

1. INSTALLATION

1.1 GENERAL

The IFR 6000 is powered by an internal Lithium Ion battery pack. The Test Set is supplied with an external DC Power Supply that enables the operator to recharge the battery when connected to AC power.

NOTE: The IFR 6000 can operate

continuously on AC power via the DC Power Supply, for servicing and/or bench tests.

Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2 for location of controls, connectors or indicators.

1.2 BATTERY OPERATION

The internal battery is equipped to power the IFR 6000 for six hours of continuous use, after which time, the IFR 6000 battery needs recharging. Battery Operation Time Remaining (in Hours) is displayed on all screens.

The IFR 6000 contains an automatic time-out to conserve power. If a key is not pressed within a 5 to 20 minute time period, the Test Set shuts Off (only when using battery power). The Power Down Time may be set in the Setup Screen.

1.3 BATTERY CHARGING

The battery charger operates whenever DC power (11 to 32 Vdc) is applied to the Test Set with the supplied DC Power Supply or a suitable DC power source. When charging, the battery reaches a 100% charge in approximately four hours. The internal battery charger allows the battery to charge between a temperature range of 5° to 40°C. The IFR 6000 can operate, connected to an external DC source, outside the battery charging temperature range (5° to 40°C).

The battery should be charged every three months (minimum) or disconnected for long term inactive storage periods of more than six months. The Battery must be removed when conditions surrounding the Test Set are <-20°C or >60°C.

1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following safety precautions must be observed during installation and operation. Aeroflex assumes no liability for failure to comply with any safety precaution outlined in this manual.

1.4.1 Complying with Instructions

Installation/operating personnel should not attempt to install or operate the IFR 6000 without reading and complying with instructions contained in this manual. All procedures contained in this manual must be performed in exact sequence and manner described.

1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord

WARNING: DO NOT USE A THREE-PRONG

TO TWO-PRONG ADAPTER PLUG. DOING SO CREATES A SHOCK HAZARD BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND ELECTRICAL GROUND.

For AC operation, the AC Line Cable, connected to the DC Power Supply, is equipped with standard three-prong plug and must be connected to a properly grounded three-prong receptacle that is easily accessible. It is the customer's responsibility to:

● Have a qualified electrician check

receptacle(s) for proper grounding.

● Replace any standard two-prong

receptacle(s) with properly grounded threeprong receptacle(s).

1.4.3 Operating Safety

Due to potential for electrical shock within the Test Set, the Case Assembly must be closed when the Test Set is connected to an external power source.

Battery replacement, fuse replacement and internal adjustments must only be performed by qualified service technicians.

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1.5 AC POWER REQUIREMENTS

The DC Power Supply, supplied with the IFR 6000, operates over a voltage range of 100 to 250 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz.

The battery charger operates whenever DC power (11 to 32 Vdc) is applied to the Test Set with the supplied DC Power Supply or a suitable DC power source. When charging, the battery reaches an 100% charge in approximately four hours. The Battery Charging temperature range is 5° to 40°C, controlled by an internal battery charger.

1.6 BATTERY RECHARGING

Refer to 1-2-1, Figure 1.

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect AC Line Cable to either:

● AC PWR Connector on the DC Power

Supply and an appropriate AC power source

● Suitable DC power source

2. Connect the DC Power Supply to the DC POWER Connector on the IFR 6000.

3. Verify the CHARGE Indicator illuminates yellow.

4. Allow four hours for battery charge or until the CHARGE Indicator illuminates green.

NOTE: If the CHARGE Indicator flashes

yellow and/or the battery fails to accept a charge and the IFR 6000 does not operate on battery power, the battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician, requires replacement. Refer to Battery/Voltage Instructions.

DC POWER

SUPPLY

YELLOW

(CHARGING)

YELLOW - FLASHING

(FAULTY BATTERY)

GREEN

(CHARGED)

05803

Battery Recharging

Figure 1

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1.7 EXTERNAL CLEANING

The following procedure contains routine instructions for cleaning the outside of the Test Set.

CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER FROM

TEST SET TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS.

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Clean front panel buttons and display face with soft lint-free cloth. If dirt is difficult to remove, dampen cloth with water and a mild liquid detergent.

2. Remove grease, fungus and ground-in dirt from surfaces with soft lint-free cloth dampened (not soaked) with isopropyl alcohol.

3. Remove dust and dirt from connectors with soft-bristled brush.

4. Cover connectors, not in use, with suitable dust cover to prevent tarnishing of connector contacts.

5. Clean cables with soft lint-free cloth.

6. Paint exposed metal surface to avoid corrosion.

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2. CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

1 2 3

SYNC

VIDEO

REMOTE

RF I/O

ANT

INTERR

DISPLAY

CTRS

CHARGE

POWER

BKLT

IFR 6000 Front Panel

Figure 1

XPDR

DME

FREQ

RANGE

DME

TCAS

SETUP

RF LVL

RATE

05804

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NUMERICAL LOCATION LIST ALPHABETICAL LOCATION LIST

1. SYNC Connector

2. VIDEO Connector

3. DC POWER Connector

4. RF I/O Connector

5. Test Set ANT Connector

6. REMOTE Connector

7. Display

8. Multi-Function Soft Keys

9. XPDR Mode Select Key

10. TCAS Mode Select Key

11. DME Mode Select Key

12. SETUP Select Key

13. FREQ Select Key

14. RF LVL Key

15. RATE INCREMENT Key

16. RANGE INCREMENT Key

17. RATE DECREMENT Key

18. RANGE DECREMENT Key

19. BACKLIGHT Key

20. POWER Key

21. CHARGE Indicator

22. POWER Indicator

23. INTERR Indicator

24. REPLY Indicator

25. CONTRAST Key

26. DECREMENT/SELECT Data Key

27. SELECT DATA UNIT MSB Key

28. SELECT DATA UNIT LSB Key

29. INCREMENT/SELECT Data Key

30. ANT Connector

31. AUX OUT Connector 1

32. AUX OUT Connector 2

33. AUX OUT Connector 3

34. AUX OUT Connector 4

35. USB HOST Connector

36. USB DEVICE Connector

37. Altitude Encoder Connector

38. AUX IN Connector

39. RS-232 Connector

40. REMOTE Connector

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ALTITUDE ENCODER Connector 37

ANT Connector 30

AUX IN Connector 38

AUX OUT Connector 1 31

AUX OUT Connector 2 32

AUX OUT Connector 3 33

AUX OUT Connector 4 34

BACKLIGHT Key 19

CHARGE Indicator 21

CONTRAST Key 25

DC POWER Connector 3

DECREMENT/SELECT Data Key 26

RF LEVEL Key 14

Display 7

DME Mode Select Key 11

FREQ Select Key 13

INCREMENT/SELECT Data Key 29

INTERR Indicator 23

Multi-Function Soft Keys 8

POWER Indicator 22

POWER Key 20

RANGE DECREMENT Key 18

RANGE INCREMENT Key 16

RATE DECREMENT Key 17

RATE INCREMENT Key 15

REMOTE Connector 6

REMOTE Connector 40

REPLY Indicator 24

RF I/O Connector 4

RS-232 Connector 39

SETUP Select Key 12

SELECT DATA UNIT MSB Key 27

SELECT DATA UNIT LSB Key 28

SYNC Connector 1

TCAS Mode Select Key 10

Test Set ANT Connector 5

USB DEVICE Connector 36

USB HOST Connector 35

VIDEO Connector 2

XPDR Mode Key 9

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. SYNC Connector

BNC type connector provides

oscilloscope SYNC pulse for each interrogation.

2. VIDEO Connector

BNC type connector provides

interrogation and reply pulses.

3. DC POWER Connector

Circular Type Connector (2.5 mm center, 5.5 mm outer diameter, center positive) used for battery charging or operation of Test Set.

4. RF I/O Connector

CAUTION: MAXIMUM INPUT TO THE

RF I/O CONNECTOR MUST NOT EXCEED 5 KW PEAK OR 30 W AVERAGE.

TNC Type connector used for direct

connection to UUT antenna connector.

5. Test Set ANT Connector

TNC Type Connector used for connection to the IFR 6000 directional antenna for over the air testing.

6. REMOTE Connector

Type HD DB44 Connector used for remote operation and software upgrades. Contains RS-232, USB Host and USB Peripheral connections (altitude encoder inputs and SYNC outputs).

7. Display (LCD)

38 characters by 16 lines for main screen display with Soft Key boxes at the bottom of the screen.

8. Multi-Function Soft Keys

Legends for the five soft keys are displayed in boxes at the bottom of the Display (LCD) screen.

9. XPDR MODE Select Key

Selects Transponder Auto Test Screen.

10. TCAS MODE Select Key

Selects TCAS Auto Test Screen.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

11. DME MODE Select Key

Selects DME Test Screen.

12. SETUP Key

Displays the SETUP Menu.

13. FREQ Select Key

Selects DME Frequency as VOR Paired, TACAN Channel or MHz.

14. RF LVL Key

DME mode function only. Selects DME range reply and squitter RF level.

15. RATE INCREMENT Key

Increments DME or TCAS range rate.

16. RANGE INCREMENT Key

Increments DME or TCAS range.

17. RATE DECREMENT Key

Decrements DME or TCAS range rate.

18. RANGE DECREMENT Key

Decrements DME or TCAS range.

19. BACKLIGHT Key

Displays/exits the Backlight Adjust Field.

INCREMENT/SELECT Data Key or DECREMENT/SELECT Data Key may be used to adjust the Backlight Intensity.

The IFR 6000 powers up with the Backlight set to the setting of the previous session.

BAT 2.5 Hr

BACKLIGHT = 73, HIT BKLT TO EXIT

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

20. POWER Key

Powers the IFR 6000 ON and OFF.

21. CHARGE Indicator

Illuminated when external DC power is applied for Bench Operation or Battery charging.

CHARGE Indicator is yellow when the battery is charging, flashing yellow when the battery needs replacing and green when the battery is fully charged.

22. POWER Indicator

Illuminated when the IFR 6000 is operational.

23. INTERR Indicator

Illuminated when Test Set is generating an interrogation signal (XPDR Mode) or receives an Interrogation (TCAS Mode) signal.

24. REPLY Indicator

Illuminated when the Test Set receives a valid reply signal (XPDR Mode) or generates a reply (TCAS Mode) signal.

25. CONTRAST Key

Displays/exits the Contrast Adjust Field.

The INCREMENT/SELECT Data Key or the DECREMENT/SELECT Data Key may be used to adjust the Contrast.

BAT 2.5 Hr

CONTRAST = 31, HIT CTRS TO EXIT

ITEM DESCRIPTION

26. DECREMENT/SELECT Data Key

Decrements data in slewable fields, such as RF LVL. This Key also selects data in fields that have fixed functions, such as ECHO and SQUITTER.

27. SELECT DATA UNIT MSB Key

Moves the slew cursor toward the MSB

(Most Significant Bit) of the data field.

Example: When DME or TCAS range

is selected, the slew cursor can be moved from the

1.0 nm unit to the 10 nm,

0.1 nm or 0.01 nm unit.

28. SELECT DATA UNIT LSB Key

This Key moves the slew cursor toward the LSB (Least Significant Bit) of the data field.

Example: When DME or TCAS range

is selected, the slew cursor can be moved from the

1.0 nm unit to the 10 nm,

0.1 nm or 0.01 nm unit.

29. INCREMENT/SELECT Data Key

Increments data in slewable fields, such as RF LVL. This Key also selects data in fields that have fixed functions, such as ECHO and SQUITTER.

30. ANT Connector

TNC Type Connector used for connection to the IFR 6000 for over the air testing.

31. AUX OUT Connector 1

ATCRBS interrogation trigger used for

calibration.

32. AUX OUT Connector 2

ATCRBS interrogation trigger used for

calibration.

33. AUX OUT Connector 3

Not Used

34. AUX OUT Connector 4

Not Used

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ITEM DESCRIPTION

35. USB HOST Connector

USB Jump Drive interface for software

update and test data dump (not active in first release).

36. USB DEVICE Connector

Remote Control Interface.

37. ALTITUDE ENCODER Connector

Interface for external encoding

altimeter.

38. AUX IN Connector

Not Used

39. RS-232 Connector

Used for remote control interface,

software update and test data dump.

40. REMOTE Connector

Used to interface with the IFR 6000.

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Directional Antenna

Figure 2

0582

31 32 33 34

AUX OUT 1 AUX OUT 2

IFR 6000 BREAKOUT BOX

51190 / 7005-5841-000

REMOTE

AUX OUT 3

AUX OUT 4

05815A

Breakout Box - Front View

Figure 3

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USB HOST

35 36

USB DEVICE

ALTITUDE ENCODER

AUX IN

37 38 39

Breakout Box - Top View

Figure 4

RS-232

05821A

05821B

Breakout Box - Bottom View

Figure 5

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3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

3.1 GENERAL

The IFR 6000 is equipped with a Self Test for quick performance evaluation. An abbreviated Self Test is run at Power-Up. The full Self Test is initiated manually.

Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 1 for location of controls, connectors and indicators.

3.2 START-UP SELF TEST

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press the POWER Key to power the Test Set On. The Aeroflex Logo Screen will appear, followed by the POWER-UP SELF TEST Screen.

POWER-UP SELF TEST

PERFORMING POWER ON SELF TEST

PLEASE WAIT . . .

[

********

]

STEP PROCEDURE

3. If the self test does not detect any failed functions in the test set, the XPDR AUTO TEST Screen will appear.

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:GENERIC MODE S ANTENNA: BOTTOM

REPLIES =A,C,S TOP ERP =57.1 dBm MTL =-74.0 dBm BOT ERP =56.0 dBm MTL =-73.1 dBm A CODE =1234 C ALT =35000 ft S CODE =1234 S ALT =35000 ft TAIL =N12345 DF17 DETECTED=NO FLT ID =AA-50 AA=AC3421(53032041) FS=5–NO ALERT SPI IN AIR VS=IN AIR COUNTRY=United States

RUN TEST

PASS

FREQ =1090.12 MHZ

TEST LIST

CONFIG

BAT 2.5 Hr

LEVEL=4

SELECT

ANT

2. If the self test fails, the SETUP SELF TEST Screen automatically appears. The SETUP SELF TEST Screen will indicate which functions have failed or passed the test.

SETUP – SELF TEST

CF RAM _ PASS PPC COM _ PASS CF FL _ PASS PPC RAM _ CF CPLD _ PASS PPC FL _ NVR BAT _ PASS PPC RMT _ PASS USB _ PASS KEYPAD _ PASS FPGA _ PASS BAT _ FAIL 0006 CFPPC FL _ PASS RF LO _ PASS RTC _ RF LOOP _ PASS EEPROM _ PASS RF VIDEO _

DISCONNECT ALL CABLES BEFORE RUNNING

CONT

BAT 2.5 Hr

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3.3 MANUAL SELF TEST

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press SETUP Key until the SetupGeneral Screen is displayed.

SETUP – GENERAL

PWR DOWN : 10 mins

ERP UNITS : dBm UNITS : FEET

REMOTE OPERATION : RS232

BAT 2.5 Hr

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

2. Press H/W TOOLS Soft Key to display the Hardware Tools Screen.

SETUP – HARDWARE TOOLS

S/N 103009999

MULTI-FUNCTION BOARD REV 0

RF BOARD REV 0 CPU BOARD REV 0

H/W

TOOLS

BAT 2.5 Hr

INFO

STEP PROCEDURE

3. Press SELF TEST Soft Key to display the Self Test Screen.

SETUP – SELF TEST

CF RAM _ PPC COM _ CF FL _ PPC RAM _ CF CPLD _ PPC FL _ NVR BAT _ PPC RMT _ USB _ KEYPAD _ FPGA _ BAT _ CFPPC FL _ RF I/F _ RTC _ RF MOD _ EEPROM _

DISCONNECT ALL CABLES BEFORE RUNNING

RUN TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

DUMP

INFO

RETURN

4. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to initiate the Self Test.

5. Verify that all the modules/assemblies pass the Self Test. If the Self Test indicates a failure, contact Aeroflex for additional information:

AEROFLEX

10200 West York Wichita, KS 67215 U.S.A.

Phone: (800) 835-2350 FAX: (316) 524-2623 EMAIL: service@aeroflex.com

RS232

AEROFLEX INTL LTD

SELF TEST

CAL

RETURN

Units 14/15 Monks Brook Industrial Park, School Close Chandlers Ford, Hampshire England A053 4RA

Phone: 44-2380-273722 FAX: 44-2380-254015

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4. OPERATING PROCEDURES

4.1 GENERAL

This section contains operating instructions for the IFR 6000. The IFR 6000 tests ATCRBS/MODE S Transponders, DME, TCAS, ADS-B, TIS and TIS-B. The IFR 6000 replaces the IFR ATC-600A, ATC-601 and TCAS-201.

General procedures identify the controls, connectors, indicators and display screens used in individual test modes. For specific Unit Under Test (UUT) Procedures, refer to the UUT Manual.

Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2 for location of controls, connectors and indicators.

The IFR 6000 Test Set provides ATCRBS/Mode S Transponder and DME Test capability as standard modes.

Software options available are:

● TCAS I, II, TIS (Traffic Information

Service) and TIS-B (Traffic Information Service Broadcast).

● ADS-B (DO-260/A) and GICB extracted

DAP’s (Downlinked Aircraft Parameters).

The IFR 6000 uses four functional modes:

XPDR MODE

XPDR Mode provides flight line test capability for ATCRBS and Mode S transponders using an Auto Test, a series of tests displayed over several screens. All data normally required to verify transponder operation in accordance with FAR 91.413, Part 43, Appendix F, is displayed on one main Auto Test Screen.

Different classes of transponders are tested to built-in test limits by selection of configuration files. If the class of transponder is unknown, generic configuration files are provided for ATCRBS and Mode S transponders that apply the widest system limits.

Mode S Transponder level is automatically determined. European Enhanced Surveillance test capability allows decode and display of GICB derived BDS register contents (primary parameters only).

ADS-B provides flight line test capability for receiving, decoding and displaying full DO260/A DF17 extended squitter transmissions from Mode S transponders or DF18 extended squitters from 1090 MHz emitters. Capability to generate full DO-260/A DF17/18 extended squitter transmissions for testing ADS-B receivers is provided. A GICB mode decodes and displays all Enhanced Surveillance BDS register contents.

NOTE: ADS-B operates as an XPDR

submode.

DME MODE

DME Mode provides flight line test capability for Distance Measuring Equipment Interrogators. All parameters normally required for DME testing are displayed on one main screen. UUT interrogation parameters are clearly displayed in conjunction with Test Set reply parameters.

TCAS MODE

TCAS Mode provides flight line test capability for TCAS I and II. ATCRBS and Mode S intruders are simulated, allowing the generation of proximity, TA and RA flight deck annunciations. TCAS Interrogator parametric measurements are displayed.

TIS Provides a five aircraft static flight simulation, using the Comm A protocol, to test the TIS (Traffic Information Service).

TIS-B provides a five aircraft static flight simulation, using DF18 extended squitter broadcasts, for testing TIS-B (Traffic Information Service Broadcast) systems.

NOTE: TIS and TIS-B operate as TCAS sub

modes.

NOTE: TIS-B is not provided in the second

release of the TCAS option.

SETUP MODE

SETUP Mode function sets various parameters used in testing, configuration and memory storage for each functional mode.

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4.2 START-UP

Press POWER Key. Start-Up Screen appears on the DISPLAY. XPDR-Auto Test Screen with blank data fields always displays on Power-up.

4.3 XPDR (TRANSPONDER)

Press XPDR Mode Key to select XPDR Functional Mode. XPDR Auto Test Screen is displayed

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:GENERIC MODE S ANTENNA: BOTTOM

REPLIES =A,C,S FREQ =1090.12 MHZ TOP ERP =57.1 dBm MTL =-74.0 dBm BOT ERP =56.0 dBm MTL =-73.1 dBm A CODE =1234 C ALT =35000 ft S CODE =1234 S ALT =35000 ft TAIL =N12345 DF17 DETECTED=NO FLT ID =AA-50 AA=AC3421(53032041) FS=5–NO ALERT SPI IN AIR VS=IN AIR COUNTRY=United States

RUN TEST

PASS

TEST LIST

BAT 2.5 Hr

CONFIG

LEVEL=4

SELECT

ANT

There are two versions of the Auto Test Screen, one for ATCRBS transponders and one for Mode S transponders. The number of additional screens displayed by the Test List feature depends on the configuration selected.

4.3.1 CONFIGURATIONS

Press CONFIG Soft Key to display CONFIG List. Use DATA Keys to select the desired configuration. Press RETURN Soft Key to display XPDR Auto Test Screen.

XPDR - CONFIG

1 GENERIC ATCRBS 2 ATCRBS CLASS A 3 ATCRBS CLASS B 4 GENERIC MODE S

5 MODE S CLASS A

6 MODE S CLASS B 7 MODE S CL B OPT FREQ

8 MODE S CL B OPT PWR

INFO

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

Eight predefined Configurations are provided to determine the PASS/FAIL limits applied to ERP, Frequency and MTL measurements. Configurations are named by class and option. Refer to Appendix F for predefined Configuration details

NOTE: Transponder class and option

identification are found on the transponder’s TSO label.

1. GENERIC ATCRBS: Tests ATCRBS transponders, specifically when the class of the transponder is unknown.

2. ATCRBS CLASS A: Tests ATCRBS Class A transponders.

3. ATCRBS CLASS B: Tests ATCRBS Class B transponders.

4. GENERIC MODE S: Tests Mode S transponders, specifically when the class of the transponder is unknown.

5. MODE S CLASS A: Tests Mode S Class A transponders.

6. MODE S CLASS B: Tests Mode S Class B transponders.

7. MODE S CL B OPT FREQ: Tests Mode S Class B transponders equipped with Class A frequency tolerance option.

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MODE S CL B OPT PWR: Tests Mode S

Class B transponders equipped with Class A power option.

NOTE: Level detection is automatic when

running a test.

Press INFO Soft Key to display XPDR INFO Screen. XPDR INFO Screen displays the PASS/FAIL limits for selected Configuration.

BAT 2.5 Hr

LEVEL = ?

RETURN

XPDR – INFO

CONFIG = GENERIC MODE S

TEST PARAMETRICS

TRANSMITTER POWER 48.5 - 57.0 dBm RECEIVER MTL -74 +/- 3 dBm Tx FREQ 1090 +/- 3 MHz

4.3.2 SETUP

SETUP XPDR

Setup XPDR Screen contains parameters which determine operational characteristics of the XPDR Functional Mode. Unless otherwise stated, last used values are retained on Power-up.

NOTE: Enter Setup Screen information

before conducting test operations.

SETUP-XPDR

ANTENNA: BOTTOM RF PORT:ANTENNA

ANT RANGE ANT HEIGHT TOP: 50.0 m 10.0 m BOTTOM: 50.0 m 0.0 m

DIR CABLE LOSS:1.3 dB ANT GAIN (dBi) ANT CABLE:6 FT 1.03 GHz: 7.1 ANT CABLE LOSS:1.7 dB 1.09 GHz: 6.1 UUT ADDRESS:AUTO MANUAL AA:123456 PWR LIM: FAR 43 DIVERSITY TEST:ON CHECK CAP: YES

PARAM

DIAG

BAT 2.5 Hr

EST

DATA

Setup XPDR Screen

Figure 1

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press SETUP Soft Key to display SETUP-XPDR Screen (1-2-4, Figure 1).

2. Set the parameters by pressing NEXT PARAM. Press PREV PARAM to select the field. Use DATA Keys to slew the data. Parameters are:

● ANTENNA:

TOP or BOTTOM

● RF PORT:

Selects ANTENNA (ANT CONNECTOR) or DIRECT CONNECT via RF I/O Connector.

● DIRECT CABLE LOSS:

Entered in dB, figure (at 1090 MHz) marked on supplied RF coaxial cable.

NOTE: Cable loss range 0.0 to

9.9 dB.

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● ANT CABLE:

Selections USER DEFINED, 1 FT, 6 FT, 25 FT, 50 FT, 60 FT.

When USER DEFINED selected, cable loss may be manually entered by the user in ANT CABLE LOSS field. When 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet is selected, ANT CABLE LOSS field is automatically calculated.

ANT CABLE selection of 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet results in 0, 0, 68, 138 and 184 ns of delay.

● ANT CABLE LOSS:

Displays antenna cable loss in dB (at 1090 MHZ). If user defined, normally this is set once, figure marked on supplied RF coaxial cable

NOTE: Cable loss range 0.0 to

9.9 dB.

If preset length 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet is selected, then cable loss in dB is automatically calculated and displayed.

NOTE: Based on Aeroflex supplied

cables, (25 and 50 foot cables optional)

NOTE: 25 and 50 foot cable

selection compensates for delay of Aeroflex optional cables.

● ANT GAIN:

Entered in dBi, gain figures for 1030 and 1090 MHz marked on supplied Directional Antenna.

NOTE: Antenna gain range 0.0 to

20.9 dB.

STEP PROCEDURE

● PWR LIM:

FAR 43 OR MOD43. FAR 43 uses limits in accordance with FAR 91.413, Part 43, Appendix F. MOD 43 removes upper ERP limits and lower MTL limits.

● CHECK CAP:

YES or NO. If YES (default) is

selected, BDS 1,7/1,8/1,9 is verified to confirm availability of:

BDS 0,5

BDS 0,6 BDS 0,7 BDS 0,8 BDS 0,9 BDS 1,D BDS 1,E BDS 1,F BDS 2,0 BDS 2,1 BDS 3,0 BDS 4,0 BDS 4,1 BDS 4,2 BDS 4,3 BDS 5,0 BDS 6,0 BDS 6,1 BDS 6,2 BDS 6,3

If BDS 1,7/1,8/1,9 reports a

particular BDS is not available, the data is blanked alongside the respective BDS in the Enhanced Surveillance Screen, or GICB screens.

If NO is selected, BDS 1,7/1,8/1,9

is not verified and the Test Set will extract the BDS and display content.

● ANT RANGE:

Test Set Antenna to transponder antenna horizontal range. Enter parameters for BOTTOM and TOP antenna if installation has diversity capability.

NOTE: Antenna Range is 6 to

250 ft or 2.0 to 75.0 m. UNITS parameter on SETUP-GENERAL Screen determines feet or meters (1-2-4, Figure 11).

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BDS requests even though BDS 1,7/1,8/1,9 reports they are not available.

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● UUT ADDRESS:

MANUAL or AUTO (defaults to AUTO on power-up). AUTO selection Mode S address is obtained via ATCRBS/Mode S All Call (FAR Part 43, Appendix F approved method).

On loss of ATCRBS/Mode S All Call reply (i.e., UUT placed in ground state) tests already running continue to use last ATCRBS/ Mode S All Call obtained address. AUTO uses manually entered address if no reply is received.

NOTE: ICAO amendment 77

transponders only replies to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state.

● MANUAL ADDRESS:

A six digit HEX address is entered if UUT ADDRESS: MANUAL is selected.

STEP PROCEDURE

Software Update Procedure Via USB:

1. Software must be loaded onto a FAT 16 USB Flash Memory stick. Software updates may be downloaded from product data section on the www.aeroflex.com website. Note: only one version of software may reside on the root directory of the Flash Memory stick.

2. Connect IFR 6000 breakout box to IFR

6000. Insert Flash Memory stick in USB port and Press Power key to power unit. Software load process is automatic.

3. When software load is complete, remove Flash Memory stick.

● DIVERSITY TEST:

ON or OFF. If testing transponders with single antenna systems, select OFF.

NOTE: If Diversity Isolation Test is

enabled, ensure Antenna Shield is fitted to top or bottom UUT antenna prior to running test. Refer to Appendix J for Antenna Shield mounting procedure.

3. Press XPDR Mode Key to return to XPDR Auto Test Screen.

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SETUP GENERAL

The Setup General Screen contains parameters that determine the common operational characteristics of each functional mode of the Test Set.

SETUP – GENERAL

PWR DOWN : 10 mins

ERP UNITS : dBm UNITS : METERS

REMOTE OPERATION : RS232

BAT 2.5 Hr

PARAM

Setup General Screen

Figure 2

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press SETUP Select Key until SETUPGENERAL Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 2).

2. Set following parameters by pressing NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM to select the field. Use DATA Keys to slew data.

● PWR DWN:

Selects battery saving power down time in minutes, ranging from 5 to 20 min or OFF.

● ERP UNITS:

Selects ERP units in dBm, dBW or WATTS (peak).

H/W

TOOLS

INFO

SETUP TEST DATA

The Setup Test Data Screen allows storage and recall of all transponder test screens, including measurement data (1-2-4, Figure

3). There are six storage memories. The first storage memory retains the last power down data and cannot be overwritten. The last five may be defined by the Test Set operator. If the operator does not enter a name the Mode S Transponder Address, Date & Time are automatically entered on storage, i.e. 400D5F 10/10/05 13:43:16.

SETUP – TEST DATA

1 Last power-down 2 ATC 10/5/05 12:45:13

3 400D5F 10/10/05 13:43:16

4 5 6

BAT 2.5 Hr

STORE

RECALL

DUMP

STORE

DUMP

LIVE

RETURN

Setup Test Data Screen

Figure 3

CONFIRM

Overwrite existing store?

BAT 2.5 Hr

● UNITS:

Selects Setup XPDR Screen distance units in feet or meters.

● REMOTE OPERATION:

YES

Confirm Screen

Figure 4

Selects Remote Operation type of RS-232, USB or OFF.

3. Press XPDR Mode Key to return to XPDR Auto Test Screen.

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SETUP – STORE NAME

A BCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

0234567889 ! ‘ “ ( ) * , - . / : ; ? @ _

400D5F 10/10/05 13:43:06

Please enter store name

BAT 2.5 Hr

ENTER

CHAR

SELECT

Setup Store Name Screen

Data Storage Procedure:

1. Press SETUP Select Key to display SETUP - XPDR Screen (1-2-4, Figure

10). Press TEST DATA Soft Key to display SETUP TEST DATA Screen (1-2-4, Figure 1).

2. Use DATA Keys to select the required store.

3. Press STORE Soft Key. A confirm Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 4). Press YES Soft Key to confirm overwrite. SETUP STORE NAME Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 5) Software always prompts for overwrite. Store name can be blank.

4. Use DATA Keys to select the character line. Use DATA Keys to select desired character.

5. Press CHAR SELECT Soft Key to add selected character to the end of name string. Press BACK SPACE Soft Key to delete the selected character.

6. When name is complete, press ENTER Soft Key to store name and display SETUP TEST DATA Screen.

7. Press XPDR Mode Key to return to XPDR-Auto Test Screen.

BACK

SPACE

Figure 5

CANCEL

STEP PROCEDURE

Data Recall Procedure:

1. Press SETUP Select Key until SETUP XPDR Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 1). Press TEST DATA Soft Key to display SETUP TEST DATA Screen (1-2-4, Figure 3).

2. Use DATA Keys to select required store.

3. Press RECALL Soft Key to recall test data.

4. Press XPDR Mode Key to return to XPDR Auto Test Screen.

RS232 Data Dump Procedure:

1. Press SETUP Select Key until SETUP XPDR Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 1). Press TEST DATA Soft Key to display SETUP TEST DATA Screen (1-2-4, Figure 3).

2. Use DATA Keys (Increment/Select, Decrement/Select), to select and slew data.

3. Ensure that RS-232 interface parameters are set correctly for communication with printer or PC (1-2-4, Figure 2).

4. Press DUMP STORE Soft Key to send selected stored test data to the printer or PC via the RS-232 interface.

5. Press DUMP LIVE Soft Key to send current or live test data to the printer or PC via the RS-232 interface.

6. Press XPDR Mode Key to return to XPDR Auto Test Screen.

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Introduction:

XPDR Auto Test contains one main screen (the Auto Test Screen) and up to 17 additional test screens. Auto Test completes a full FAR Part 43, Appendix F Test, providing decode and display of Elementary and Enhanced surveillance GICB extracted DAP’s (Downlinked Aircraft Parameters).

When first powered-up the Test Set displays blank data fields. The last test results are displayed while Test Set remains powered on. The last test results are stored upon power- down.

Auto Test only displays items needed to visually confirm a FAR Part 43 Test. For detailed test explanations, refer to TEST DETAILS for individual test list screens.

General Description:

Mode Test

Mode Test Identifies modes of operation. Mode Test interrogates with Mode A, Mode C and ATCRBS (Mode C)/Mode S All-Call to determine reply modes of the transponder. Mode A, Mode C and ATCRBS (Mode C)/Mode S All-Call modes are tested during Auto Test sequence.

NOTE: Internal to software. No screen is

displayed.

Transponder Level

Transponder Level is automatically determined by requesting a BDS 1,0 Data Link Capability Report. Transponder level is displayed on Auto Test Screen.

Mode S UF Tests Run, based on XPDR Level:

Level 1: UF0,4,5,11,16,20,21

Level 2: UF0,4,5,11,16,20,21

Level 3: UF0,4,5,11,16,20,21,(24 UELM)

Level 4: UF0,4,5,11,16,20,21,(24 UELM)

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Follow CONFIG selection procedure (1-2-4.3.1).

2. Press SELECT ANTENNA Soft Key to select TOP or BOTTOM antenna to be tested. Antenna selected in XPDR Setup Screen is displayed by default.

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:MODE S CL B OPT POW ANTENNA: TOP

REPLIES = TOP ERP = MTL = dBm BOT ERP = MT L = dBm A CODE = C ALT = ft S CODE = S ALT = ft TAIL = DF17 DETECTED= FLT ID = AA= FS= VS= COUNTRY= TSET 1/17 *TESTING*

STOP TEST

FREQ = MHZ

BAT 2.5 Hr

LEVEL=

Auto Test Screen Test Running

Figure 6

3. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to start Auto Test (1-2-4, Figure 6). TEST RUNNING is displayed at top of screen.

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:GENERIC MODE S ANTENNA: BOTTOM

REPLIES = A,C,S TOP ERP =57.1 dBm MTL =-74.0 dBm BOT ERP =56.0 dBm MTL =-73.1 dBm A CODE =1234 ID C ALT =35000 ft S CODE =1234 S ALT =35000 ft TAIL =N12345 DF17 DETECTED=NO FLT ID =AAA50 AA=AC3421(53032041) FS=5–NO ALERT SPI IN AIR VS=IN AIR COUNTRY=United States

RUN TEST

PASS

FREQ =1090.12 MHZ

EST

LIST

BAT 2.5 Hr

CONFIG

LEVEL=4

SELECT

ANT

Auto Test Screen PASS

Figure 7

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4. Auto Test completes and displays Parameters tested (1-2-4, Figure 7). Warnings/Errors are identified by an arrow symbol to left of the item.

The Parameters displayed are:

Regulatory Test Requirements

TESTS IDENTIFIER SYMBOLS

FAA FAR 91.413, Part 43, Appendix F

♦

Other Civil Aviation Authority

•

Requirement

Eurocontrol/JAA (Proposed

♣

Test Identifier Symbols

Table 1

Auto Test Details:

♦ REPLIES: Transponder Modes replied to A,C,S

♦ FREQ: Transponder TX frequency in MHz

♦ TOP ERP: Top transponder antenna

Effective Radiated Power in dBm, dBW or peak

NOTE: Units selected in SETUP-GENERAL

Screen.

♦ TOP MTL: Top transponder antenna Minimum Trigger Level

♦ BOT ERP: Bottom transponder antenna Effective Radiated Power in dBm, dBW or peak.

NOTE: Units selected in SETUP-GENERAL

Screen.

STEP PROCEDURE

♦ C ALT: Mode C altitude displayed (100 ft resolution)

♦ S ALT: Mode S altitude displayed (25 or 100 feet resolution, obtained from DF4)

NOTE: Mode C altitude is compared to

Mode S altitude. Modes C and S altitudes Pass when in agreement of 100 ft.

♦ TAIL: Aircraft tail number decoded from Mode S discrete address (obtained from Mode S All Call DF11)

NOTE: Some countries have encoded the

aircraft tail number into the Mode S discrete address. Refer to Appendix G for list of countries supported. If not supported only the country is displayed.

COUNTRY: Decoded from the Mode S discrete address (obtained from Mode S All Call DF11).

DF17 DETECTED: Indicates the presence of DF17 extended squitter.

NOTE: ADS-B option is required to decode

and display DF17 squitter content.

♣ FLT ID: Eight Character ICAO Flight ID

♦ AA: Aircraft Address (Mode S discrete

address) displayed in HEX and (OCTAL)

♣ FS: Flight Status. The number preceding the text identifies the RTCA DO-181C FS code assignment. Indications are:

ALERT, NO ALERT, SPI, NO SPI, AIRBORNE, ON GROUND (obtained from DF0).

♦ BOTTOM MTL: Bottom transponder antenna Minimum Trigger Level

♦ A CODE: Mode A 4096 squawk code. Presence of Ident (SPI) pulse indicated by display of ‘ID’ after the squawk code.

♦ S CODE: Mode S 4096 Identity Code. Presence of Ident (SPI) pulse indicated by display of ‘ID’ after the squawk code (obtained from DF5)

NOTE: The Mode A code is compared with

Mode S code. Modes A and S codes Pass when in agreement.

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♣ VS: Vertical Status either ON GND or IN AIR (obtained from DF0)

Testing FS (Flight Status) and VS (Vertical Status):

ICAO Amendment 77 transponders only reply to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to Setup for UUT ADDRESS settings (para 1-2-4.3.2).

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Auto Test Screen examples:

ATCRBS CLASS B configuration selected with FAIL indication (Only ATCRBS parameters displayed).

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:ATCRBS CLASS B

FAIL

BAT 2.5 Hr

LEVEL=N/A

REPLIES =A FREQ =1090.12 MHZ

BOT ERP =56.0 dBm MTL =-73.1 dBm A CODE =1234 ID C ALT =30500 ft

RUN

TEST

GENERIC ATCRBS configuration selected with NO REPLY indication (No Reply From Transponder).

XPDR-AUTO TEST

CONFIG:GENERIC ATCRBS

REPLIES = FREQ = MHZ

BOT ERP = dBm MTL = dBm A CODE = C ALT =

RUN

TEST

LIST

NO REPLY

TEST

LIST

CONFIG

BAT 2.5 Hr

LEVEL=N/A

CONFIG

4.3.4 TEST LIST

Introduction:

Auto Test Screen is the primary test screen. The complete Auto Test contains up to 17 additional test screens.

The Test Set displays blank data fields when first powered-up. While the Test Set remains powered the last test results are displayed.

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press TEST LIST Soft Key to display Test List. When a Mode S configuration is selected the test list is displayed over two screens (1-2-4, Figure 8). When an ATCRBS configuration is selected the test list is displayed on one screen (1-2-4, Figure

9).

2. Use DATA Keys to select desired test. Press SELECT TEST Soft Key to display selected test.

3. Press RETURN Soft Key to display XPDR Auto Test Screen.

4. Press RUN TEST Soft Key to start test.

5. Press STOP TEST Soft Key to stop test.

6. Press NEXT TEST Soft Key to display the next test.

7. Press PREV TEST Soft Key to display the previous test.

8. Press RETURN Soft Key to display the test list and choose desired test.

NOTE: The test runs until stopped.

Each pass through the test sequence updates the PASS/FAIL indication.

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XPDR – TEST LIST

1 A/C DECDR/SLS - PASS 2 A/C F1/F2 SPACE/WIDTH - PASS 3 POWER/FREQ - PASS 4 S ALL-CALL - PASS 5 S REPLY TIMING - PASS 6 S R EPLY - PASS 7 UF0 - PASS 8 UF4 - PASS 9 UF5 - PASS 10 UF11 - PASS 11 UF16 - PASS 12 UF20 - PASS

SELECT TEST

XPDR – TEST LIST

6 S R EPLY - PASS 7 UF0 - PASS 8 UF4 - PASS 9 UF5 - PASS 10 UF11 - PASS 11 UF16 - PASS 12 UF20 - PASS 13 UF21 - PASS 14 UF24 - PASS 15 ELEMENTARY S URV 1 - PASS 16 ELEMENTARY S URV 2 - PASS

17 ENHANCED SURV - PASS

SELECT TEST

XPDR Test List Mode S

Figure 8

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

XPDR–A/C DECDR/SLS

DECODER INNER LOW A=PASS C=PASS DECODER INNER HIGH A=PASS C=PASS DECODER OUTER LOW A=PASS C=PASS DECODER OUTER HIGH A=PASS C=PASS SLS 0 dB A=PASS C=PASS SLS -9 dB A=PASS C= PASS

A CODE = 2620 IDENT A4

A2 A1 B4 B2 B1 C4 C2 C1 D4 D2 D1

C ALT = 100000 ft A4 A2

A1 B4 B2 B1 C4 C2 C1 D4 D2

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

XPDR A/C Decoder/SLS Test Screen

Figure 10

XPDR A/C Decoder/SLS Test

XPDR A/C Decoder/SLS Test (1-2-4, Figure 10) performs these functions:

♦ Verifies inner and outer windows for Mode A and C interrogations

♦ Verifies the SLS performance for Mode A and C interrogations

♦ Displays Mode A Squawk Code, Ident (SPI) and code binary bits.

♦ Decodes and displays the Mode C altitude in feet and code binary bits.

NOTE: Binary bits verify if specific control

lines are correct.

XPDR – TEST LIST

1 A/C DECDR/SLS - PASS

2 A/C F1/F2 SPACE/WIDTH - PASS 3 POWER/FREQ - PASS

SELECT TEST

XPDR Test List ATCRBS

Figure 9

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Decoder

The Test Set interrogates with valid Mode A and C interrogations, +6 dB above MTL.

Nominal spacing, P

1 to P3, 8 μs for Mode A

and 21 μs for Mode C. The test deviates the pulse spacings as follows:

Sets P

1 to P3 pulse spacing to inner high

"must reply" values (8.2 μs for Mode A and 21.2 μs for Mode C). The test indicates PASS if percent replies are ≥90% or FAIL if percent replies are <90%. An arrow identifies FAIL.

Sets P

1 to P3 pulse spacing to inner low

"must reply" values (7.8 μs for Mode A and 20.8 μs for Mode C). The test indicates PASS if percent replies are ≥90% or FAIL if percent replies are <90%. An arrow identifies FAIL.

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Sets P

1 to P3 pulse spacing to outer high

"must not reply" values (9.0 μs for Mode A and 22 μs for Mode C). The test indicates PASS if percent replies are <10% or FAIL if percent replies are ≥10%. An arrow identifies FAIL.

Sets P

1 to P3 pulse spacing to outer low

"must not reply" values (7.0 μs for Mode A and 20 μs for Mode C). The test indicates PASS if percent replies are <10% or FAIL if percent replies are ≥10%. An arrow identifies FAIL.

SLS

The Test Set interrogates with Mode A and C interrogations including the P2 SLS pulse. When P

level is set at -9 dB and replies are

≥90%, the test indicates PASS. If replies are <90%, the test indicates FAIL.

level is set at 0 dB and replies are

When P

≥1%, the test indicates FAIL. If replies are <1%, the test indicates PASS.

NOTE: Because interrogation with SLS at

-9 dB is sent at MTL + 12 dB, the test must be run within 95 ft (28.96 m) of UUT antenna being tested.

A Code

The Test Set interrogates with Mode A interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. Replies are monitored and transponder Squawk code is displayed in four digit octal and binary.

If Ident (SPI) is present in the reply, IDENT is displayed after the octal code.

C Altitude

The Test Set interrogates with Mode C interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. The replies are monitored and transponder altitude code is displayed in feet to a resolution of 100 ft. Receiving an invalid input (no C bit or C1 and C4 are on at the same time) blanks out the altitude field. Regardless of validity, the Mode C information is shown in binary format (MSD to LSD):

A4, A2, A1, A, B4, B2, B1,B, C4, C2, C1, C, D4, D2.

XPDR–A/C SPAC/WDTH

F1WIDTH Î  A= 0.300 us C= 0.450 us F2WIDTH A= 0.400 us  C= 0.600 us F1-F2 A=20.300 us C=20.300 us

REPLY DELAY A=3.05 us  C=3.55 us REPLY JITTER A=0.250 us C=0.000 us REPLY RATIO A=100% C=100%

-81dBm REPLY RATIO A=0% C=0%

ATCRBS ALL-CALL A=PASS C = P A S S

PULSE AMP VAR A=0.0 dB C=0.0 dB

RUN

TEST

FAIL

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

XPDR A/C Spacing Width Test Screen

Figure 11

XPDR A/C Spacing Width Test

XPDR A/C Spacing Width Test (1-2-4, Figure

11) performs these functions:

♦ Verifies and displays F

1 /F2 pulse width and

spacing for Mode A and C replies.

♦ Verifies and displays reply delay for Mode A and C replies.

♦ Verifies and displays reply jitter for Mode A and C replies.

♣ Verifies reply ratio for Mode A and C interrogations.

♦ Verifies replies to ATCRBS all call Mode A and C interrogations.

♣ Verifies Mode A and C reply pulse droop.

1 /F2 Pulse Width and Spacing

The IFR 6000 interrogates with Mode A and C interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. The test indicates F1 to F2 spacing, F1 width and F2 width values on the DISPLAY for Mode A and C replies. Measurements outside the following tolerances result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

to F2 spacing is 20.30 μs (±0.10 μ s).

pulse widths are 0.45 μs (±0.10 μ s).

1/F2

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Reply Delay

The Test Set interrogates UUT with Modes A and C. The test verifies reply delay minus range delay is 3.00 μs (±0.50 μ s).

Measurements outside the above tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

Reply Jitter

The Test Set interrogates UUT with Modes A and C. The test verifies reply jitter values (difference between shortest and longest reply delay) using the best that are ≤0.1 μs.

Measurements outside the above tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

Reply Ratio

The Test Set interrogates UUT with Modes A and C. The test verifies replies are ≥90% between MTL +6 dBm and not more than ≤10% for -81 dBm. Replies outside this tolerance results in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

Pulse Amplitude Variation

The Test Set interrogates with Mode A and C interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. The test verifies all pulses in the Mode A and C replies are within a 2 dB amplitude window (minimum to maximum). Replies outside the 2 dB window result in a FAIL indication and are identified by an arrow.

XPDR – POWER/FREQ

TX FREQ = 1090.12 MHz ANTENNA:TOP

TOP BOTTOM INSTANT MEASURED VIA DIRECT ANTENNA DIRECT MTL (dBm) ATCRBS -73.2 -73.1 -73.2 A-C DIFF 0.2 -0.1 0.0 ALL CALL -73.0 -73.2 -73.2 MODE S -73.2 -72.9 -73.2

ERP (dBm) 57.1 57.0 57.0

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

Power and Frequency (Mode S) Test Screen

Figure 12

NOTE: Above paragraph only applicable to

direct connect testing.

NOTE:Transponder occupancy in ‘over the air

testing’ prevents reliable Reply Ratio measurements. When Antenna is selected, Reply Ratio Mode A and C Test displays percent replies however, PASS/FAIL test limits are not applied.

ATCRBS All Call

The Test Set interrogates with ATCRBS (Mode A and C) only All-Call interrogations, 6 dB above MTL. Test verifies the following:

ATCRBS transponder must reply.

Mode S transponder - FAIL if reply Mode S.

Mode S transponder - FAIL if reply ATCRBS.

Reply criteria is ≥90%. No Reply criteria is

10%. A FAIL is identified by an arrow.

NOTE: The selected configuration file

determines if an ATCRBS or Mode S transponder is being tested.

XPDR – POWER/FREQ

TX FREQ = 1090.12 MHz

TOP BOTTOM INSTANT MEASURED VIA DIRECT ANTENNA DIRECT MTL (dBm) ATCRBS N/A -73.1 -73.2 A-C DIFF N/A 0.1 0.0 ALL CALL N/A -73.2 -73.2

ERP (dBm) N/A 57.0 57.0

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

Power and Frequency (ATCRBS) Test Screen

Figure 13

XPDR Power and Frequency Test: Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 12. The XPDR Power and Frequency Test performs these functions:

♦ Measures, verifies and displays TX Frequency in MHz.

♦ Measures, verifies and displays TX ERP for top and bottom antennas in dBm, dBW or W.

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♦ Measures, verifies and displays MTL for top and bottom antennas, for ATCRBS, ATCRBS All-Call and Mode S (P6) interrogation types in dBm.

Top or Bottom antenna measurement is selected with DATA Keys. Top and Bottom measurements are averaged and values are displayed (1-2-4, Figure 13).

NOTE: When an ATCRBS configuration is

selected (non diversity transponder) only the Bottom antenna measurement fields are used.

Frequency

When a Mode S configuration is selected, the Test Set interrogates with UF4, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF4 reply is received.

With an ATCRBS configuration selected, the Test Set interrogates with Mode A, (or Mode C if no reply is received to a Mode A), +6 dB above MTL.

Test averages Frequency measurement over 40 replies. The value is updated every 40 replies. PASS/FAIL limits are applied.

NOTE: Frequency PASS/FAIL limits are

ERP (Effective Radiated Power)

When a Mode S configuration is selected, the Test Set interrogates with UF4, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF4 reply is received.

When an ATCRBS configuration is selected, the Test Set interrogates with Mode A (or Mode C if no reply is received to a Mode A) +6 dB above MTL.

When the (peak) ERP is measured, two values for each measurement are displayed. INSTANT values are obtained from the average power measurement over five replies and updated every five replies.

TOP and BOTTOM values are obtained from the average power measurement over 40 replies. PASS/FAIL limits are applied and updated every 40 replies.

NOTE: ERP PASS/FAIL limits are

determined by selected configuration. Refer to Appendix F.

NOTE: ERP and MTL Upper limits specified

in selected configuration file are not applied during radiated test. The configuration file upper limits are in accordance with RTCA-DO181C, which are based on maximum feeder cable loss of 3 dB and measurement at the antenna port. ERP and MTL Upper limits are only applied when directly connected to UUT or end of feeder cable. In practice, many installations have feeder losses of 1 dB (minimum feeder loss) and antennas that exhibit gain.

MTL (Minimum Trigger Level)

When a Mode S configuration is selected the Test Set interrogates in sequence with UF4, Mode A (or Mode C if no reply is received to a Mode A) and an ATCRBS/Mode S All-Call, verifying MTL for each interrogation type.

When an ATCRBS configuration is selected the Test Set interrogates with Mode A (or Mode C if no reply is received to a Mode A) and an ATCRBS/Mode S All-Call, verifying MTL for each interrogation type.

To determine MTL the test adjusts RF interrogation level for 90% replies. Two values for each measurement are displayed. INSTANT values are obtained from the MTL readings. The 50% reply point is determined by sending 100 interrogations. The 90% reply point is calculated from the 50% reply point.

TOP and BOTTOM values are obtained from the average MTL readings of all replies received during the MTL Test sequence. PASS/FAIL limits are applied.

NOTE: MTL PASS/FAIL limits are

determined by the selected configuration. Refer to Appendix F.

A-C Difference

The Test Set interrogates with Mode A (or Mode C if no reply is received to a Mode A), verifying MTL for each interrogation type.

The test compares MTL measurements between Mode A and C. PASS is displayed when difference is <1 dB. FAIL is displayed when difference is >1 dB.

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ITM REPLY DELAY A=128.08 us C=128.07 us JITTER A=0.510 us C=0.510 us ADDRESS A=2AC421 C=2AC421 RATIO A=100% C=100%

-81dBm A=0% C=0%

MODE S ALL-CALL = PASS ADDRESS = 2AC421 TAIL= N12345 COUNTRY= United States

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

XPDR - S All Call Test Screen

Figure 14

XPDR - S All Call Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 14. The XPDR - S All Call Test performs these functions:

•Verifies and displays ITM Reply Delay Mode A and C

♣ Verifies and displays ITM Reply Jitter Mode A and C

♣ Verifies ITM Reply Ratio Mode A and C

♦ Verifies ITM All Call Address

♦ Verifies Mode S All Call.

♦ Verifies and displays Mode S All Call

Address

•Verifies Country and Tail Number

ITM Reply Delay

The Test Set interrogates UUT with an ATCRBS/Mode S All-Call, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received. The test verifies reply delay minus range delay is:

128.00 μs (±0.50 μ s) for ITM Mode A and C.

Measurements outside this tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

NOTE: Range delay is 2.03 ns/ft

(6.67 ns/m), calculated from the range values in the Setup Menu.

ITM Reply Jitter

The Test Set interrogates UUT with a Mode S All-Call, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received.

The test verifies reply jitter values (difference between shortest and longest reply delay). Reply jitter (changes in reply delay) is:

≤0.08 μs for ITM Mode A and C

Measurements outside this tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

ITM Reply Ratio

The Test Set interrogates UUT with a Mode S All-Call, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received. The test verifies that ITM Mode A and C replies are ≥90% between MTL +6 dB and <10% for -81 dBm. Replies outside these tolerances result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

NOTE: Above paragraph only applicable to

direct connect testing.

NOTE: Transponder occupancy in ‘over the

air testing’ prevents reliable Reply Ratio measurements. When Antenna is selected, Reply Ratio ITM Mode A and C Test displays percent replies however, PASS/FAIL test limits are not applied.

ITM Address

The Test Set interrogates UUT with a Mode S All-Call, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received.

The test decodes and displays the discrete address reported in the DF11 replies.

Mode S All-Call

The Test Set interrogates UUT with a Mode S All-Call UF11, AA=FFFFFF, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received.

The test interrogates with a UF4 using the discrete address obtained in the DF11 reply and confirms the DF4 reply contains the same address and displays a PASS. If an incorrect address is received the address and FAIL are displayed. A FAIL is identified by an arrow.

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Address, Tail and Country

The Test Set interrogates UUT with a Mode S All-Call UF11, AA=FFFFFF, +6 dB above MTL, verifying DF11 replies are received.

The test decodes and displays discrete address reported in the DF11 replies, country and tail number.

NOTE: Some countries have encoded the

aircraft tail number into the Mode S discrete address. Refer to Appendix G for list of countries supported. If not supported only the country is displayed.

XPDR–S RPLY TIMING

REPLY DELAY =148.05 us



REPLY JITTER=0.950 us



PULSE WIDTH=PASS

PULSE SPACING =FAIL



RUN

TEST

PREV TEST

FAIL

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

XPDR - S Reply Timing Test Screen

Figure 15

XPDR - S Reply Timing Test:

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 15. XPDR - S Reply Timing Test performs these functions:

♦ Verifies Mode S Reply Delay

♣ Verifies Mode S Reply Jitter

♣ Verifies Mode S Reply Pulse Width (all

pulses)

Reply Delay

The Test Set interrogates UUT with UF4, 6 dB above MTL, verifying reply is received with the same address and correct format. The test verifies if reply delay minus range delay is:

128.00 μs (±0.25 μ s) for Mode S

Measurements outside this tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

NOTE: Range delay is 2.03 ns/ft

(6.67 ns/m), calculated from the values in the Setup Menu.

Reply Jitter

The Test Set interrogates UUT with UF4, 6 dB above MTL, verifying reply is received with the same address and correct format.

The test verifies reply jitter values (difference between shortest and longest reply delay). Reply jitter (changes in reply delay) is:

≤0.08 μs

Measurements outside this tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

Pulse Width

The Test Set interrogates UUT with UF4, +6 dB above MTL, verifying reply is received with the same address and correct format. Test verifies that the widths are:

0.5 μs (±0.05 μ s) or 1.0 μ s (±0.05 μs)

Pulse Spacing

The Test Set interrogates UUT with UF4, 6 dB above MTL. Verifying reply is received with the same address and correct format. The test verifies that the pulse spacing are within ± 0.05 μs of nominal values.

♣ Verifies Mode S Reply Pulse Spacing (all pulses)

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XPDR–S REPLY

PULSE AMP VAR SHRT=0.1 dB LNG=0.1 dB

SLS ON=NO REPLY OFF=REPLY

SQTR DF11 PERIOD=1.00s DF17 DETECTED=YES

REPLY RATIO =100% REPLY RATIO 81dBm =0% INVALID AA =PASS DIVERSITY ISOLATION=GREATER THAN 25dB

RUN

TEST

PASS

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

XPDR - S Reply Test Screen

Figure 16

XPDR - S REPLY Test:

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 16. The XPDR - S Reply Test performs these functions:

♣ Verifies Mode S Pulse Amplitude Variation Short Reply

♣ Verifies Mode S Pulse Amplitude Variation Long Reply

♣ Verifies Mode S SLS Level

♣ Verifies Mode S Reply Ratio

♦ Verifies and displays Mode S DF11 Squitter

Period

♣ Verifies Mode S DF11 Squitter Distribution.

♦ Verifies Mode S Invalid AA

•Verifies S DF17 Detect

♦ Verifies and displays Mode S Diversity

Isolation

Pulse Amplitude Variation Short

The Test Set interrogates with UF4 (reply length short) interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. The test verifies all pulses in the DF4 replies are within a 2 dB amplitude window. Replies outside the 2 dB window result in a FAIL indication and are identified by an arrow. The measured variation is displayed.

SLS Level

The Test Set interrogates with UF4 interrogations including the P

5 SLS pulse.

For Direct Connect, when P5 level is set at 12 dB and replies are ≥99%, the test indicates PASS.

For Antenna Connect, when PS level is set at

-12 dB and replies are >

90%, the test indicates a PASS. When P5 level is set at +3 dB and replies are >

90%, the test

indicates PASS.

NOTE: Because interrogation with SLS at

-12 dB is sent at MTL + 12 dB, SLS Test must be run within 95 feet (28.96 meters) of UUT antenna being tested.

Reply Ratio

The Test Set interrogates UUT with UF4. The test verifies that replies are ≥99% between MTL +6 dB and ≤10% for -81 dBm. Replies outside this tolerance result in a FAIL and are identified by an arrow.

NOTE: Above paragraph only applicable to

direct connect testing.

NOTE: Transponder occupancy in ‘over the

air testing’ prevents reliable Reply Ratio measurements. When Antenna is selected, Reply Ratio Mode S Test displays percent replies however, PASS/FAIL test limits are not applied.

Squitter Period

The Test Set monitors the UUT DF11 acquisition squitters and verifies that the period is 0.6 to 2.4 s. A Squitter period outside this tolerance results in a fail and is identified by an arrow.

Pulse Amplitude Variation Long

The Test Set interrogates with UF4 (reply length long) interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. The test verifies all pulses in the DF20 replies are within a 2 dB amplitude window. Replies outside the 2 dB window result in a FAIL indication and are identified by an arrow. The measured variation is displayed.

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DF17 Detected

The Test Set monitors the UUT DF17 extended squitters and confirms detection by displaying YES. Test displays NO if DF17’s are not detected.

Invalid AA

The Test Set interrogates with UF4 interrogations, +6 dB above MTL. Test uses default addresses that are 1 and 256 greater than the correct address. Test displays PASS if no replies are received and FAIL if replies are received.

Diversity Isolation

The Test Set monitors the UUT DF11 acquisition squitters. The test verifies UUT diversity isolation (difference between "On" antenna squitters and "Off" antenna squitters) is ≥ 20 dB. Values <20 dB result in a FAIL and are identified with an arrow.

Indications:

● OFF is displayed if diversity

isolation is not selected in Setup Screen.

● >25 dB.

● Value in dB.

NOTE: For >20 dB dynamic range, test must

be run within 50 ft (15.24 m) of UUT antenna being tested.

NOTE: When Diversity Isolation Test is

enabled, make sure Antenna Shield is fitted to top or bottom UUT antenna prior to running test. It is important that only one UUT antenna is seen during the Diversity Test. Make sure Test Set Directional Antenna is pointed at unshielded antenna. Refer to Appendix J for Antenna Shield mounting procedure.

NOTE: This test must be enabled on the

XPDR Setup Screen to display diversity isolation parameter.

XPDR - UFO

DF = 0 VS = 0 – IN AIR CC = 0 – NOT SUPPORTED SL = 0 – NO TCAS SENS LEVEL REPORTED RI = 12 – AIRSPEED 301 TO 600 KNOTS

AC = 03A0(01640) 10700 FT MODE C ALT COMPARE = PASS AA = AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE = PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

UF0 Test Screen

Figure 17

UF0 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 17. The UF0 (Short Air to Air Surveillance) Test performs these functions:

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF0 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF0 data fields.

♦ Compares Mode S altitude to Mode C

altitude.

The Test Set interrogates with UF0, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a UF0 reply is received.

Altitude reported in DF0 is compared with altitude reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode C reply. Altitudes must agree within 100 ft.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply. DISPLAY indicates the Downlink Format Fields. If test fails due to incorrect altitude, Mode C altitude is displayed. If test fails due to wrong address, DF11 address is displayed. UF0 AQ bit is "1" for requesting airspeed information in DF0 RI field.

NOTE: AC field blanks out if invalid data is

received for that field.

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Testing VS (Vertical Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only replies to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR – UF4

DF = 4 FS = 3 - ALERT NO SPI ON GROUND DR = 0 – NO DOWNLINK REQUEST UM = 0 - (IDS = 0) (IIS = 0)

AC = 03A0(01640) 10700 FT MODE C ALT COMPARE = PASS AA = AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE = PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF4 Test Screen

Figure 18

UF4 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 18. UF4 (Short Surveillance Altitude) Test performs these functions:

Testing FS (Flight Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only reply to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR–UF5

DF=5 FS=0-NO ALERT NO SPI IN AIR DR=0-NO DOWNLINK REQUEST UM=0 - (IDS = 0) (IIS = 0)

ID=020A(01012) OCTAL ID 2600 MODE A ID COMPARE=PASS AA=AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE=PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF5 Test Screen

Figure 19

UF5 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 19. The UF5 Test (Short Surveillance Identity) performs these functions:

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF4 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF4 data fields.

♦ Compares Mode S altitude to Mode C

altitude.

The Test Set interrogates with UF4, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF4 reply is received.

Altitude reported in DF4 is compared with altitude reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode C reply. Altitudes must agree within 100 ft.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test.

NOTE: AC field blanks out if invalid data is

received for that field.

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF5 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF5 data fields.

♦ Compares Mode S Identity Code to Mode A

Squawk Code.

The Test Set interrogates with UF5, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF5 reply is received.

ID code reported in DF5 is compared with ID code reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode A reply. Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test.

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Testing FS (Flight Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only reply to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR–UF11

DF=11 CA=0-LEVEL 2 CA MODE PI =02F08D AA=AC3421(53032041) II LOCKOUT TIMER=18S II MATCH=PASS SI LOCKOUT TIMER=18S SI MATCH=PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF11 Test Screen

Figure 20

UF11 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 20. UF11 Test performs these functions:

♦ Interrogates with Mode S UF11, AP set FFFFFF. Decodes and displays DF11 replies.

♣ Performs comprehensive II and SI Match Test.

•Performs II and SI lockout Timer Test.

The Test Set interrogates with UF11, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF11 reply is received.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply (1-2-4, Figure 20). Test interrogates with a UF11, using the 15 II codes, in sequence from 1 to

15. If all codes are correct PASS is displayed. If the transponder supports SI (Surveillance Identifier) each of the 63 SI codes from 1 to 63 are tested. When all codes are correct PASS is displayed. BDS 1,0 is verified to determine SI support.

The multi-site lockout protocol is utilized in conjunction with an II code to verify lockout (not accept any Mode S only All-Call) time. If lockout time is 18 sec (±1 sec), PASS is displayed. FAIL is displayed if lockout time is outside this window.

The multi-site lockout protocol is utilized in conjunction with an SI code to verify lockout (not accept any Mode S only All-Call) time. If lockout time is 18 sec (±1 sec), PASS is displayed. FAIL is displayed if lockout time is outside this window.

The test interrogates during the lockout period with a different SI code to confirm interrogation acceptance.

NOTE: Due to long test time required,

lockout timer test is not run as part of Auto Test. Test is run only if UF11 Test is performed separately.

XPDR – UF11

DF = 11 CA = 0 - LEVEL 2 CA MODE PI = 02F08D AA = AC3421(53032041) II LOCKOUT TIMER=18S

 II MATCH = 0-1,3-4,6-7,9-10,12-13,15

SI LOCKOUT TIMER = 18S

 SI MATCH = 1-2,4-5,7-8,10-11,13-14,

16-17,19-20,22-23,25-26, 28-29,31-32,34-35,37-38, 40-41,43-44,46-47,49-50, 52-53,55-56,58-59,61-62

RUN

TEST

INFO

FAIL

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

UF11 FAIL Test Screen

Figure 21

NOTE: When a single code fails the code is

displayed. When more than one code fails, the range of codes are displayed. An arrow identifies a FAIL (1-2-4, Figure 21).

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XPDR–UF16

DF=16 VS=0 – IN AIR SL=0 RI =0–NO ON – BOARD TCAS MV=30010000000000

AC=03A0(01640) 10700 ft MODE C ALT COMPARE=PASS AA=AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE=PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF16 Test Screen

Figure 22

UF16 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 22. UF16 Test (Long Air to Air Surveillance) performs these functions:

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF16 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF16 data fields.

♦ Compares Mode S Altitude to Mode C

Altitude.

The Test Set interrogates with UF16, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF16 reply is received.

Altitude reported in DF16 is compared with altitude reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode C reply. Altitudes must agree within 100 ft.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply. The DISPLAY indicates the Downlink Format Fields. If test fails because of incorrect altitude, Mode C altitude is displayed. If test fails due to wrong address, DF11 address is displayed.

NOTE: AC field blanks out if invalid data is

received for that field.

NOTE: No reply to UF16 results in Mode S

pass in Auto Test.

NOTE: Replies to UF16 are received only if

an active TCAS II system is installed.

Testing VS (Vertical Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only replies to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR–UF20

DF=20 FS=3-ALERT NO SPI ON GROUND DR=0-NO DOWNLINK REQUEST UM=0 (IDS=0) (IIS = 0) MB=30010000000000

AC=03A0(01640) 10700 ft MODE C ALT COMPARE=PASS AA=AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE=PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

F20 Test Screen

Figure 23

UF20 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 23. UF20 (Long Surveillance Altitude) Test performs these functions:

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF20 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF20 data fields. Displays MB message field in HEX.

♦ Compares Mode S altitude to Mode C altitude.

The Test Set interrogates with UF20 (Comm A, altitude request), RR=17 (long reply), DI=7, RRS=0, requesting a BDS 1,0 data link capability report, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF20 reply is received. If reply is not received, the test interrogates for BDS 3,0 TCAS sensitivity status message.

Altitude reported in DF20 is compared with altitude reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode C reply. Altitudes must agree within 100 ft.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply.

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NOTE: The BDS 3,0 TCAS sensitivity status

message interrogates with Mode S UF20 (Comm A, altitude request), RR=19 (long reply), DI=7, RRS=0, MA=05000000000000, verifying DF20 reply received has correct altitude (compared with Mode C altitude), address (compared with Mode Test address) and format.

NOTE: Data displayed in MB message field

is not decoded.

NOTE: The Datalink Capability Report

determines the level of transponder under test.

NOTE: AC field blanks out if invalid data is

received for that field.

NOTE: Transponders without active

subsystems capable of accepting Comm A data do not reply to UF20 interrogations.

Testing FS (Flight Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only reply to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR–UF21

DF=21 FS=3-ALERT NO SPI ON GROUND DR=0-NO DOWNLINK REQUEST UM=0 (IDS=0) (IIS = 0) MB=30010000000000

ID=03A0(01640) OCTAL ID 6140 MODE A ID COMPARE=PASS AA=AC3421(53032041) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE=PASS

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

UF21 Test Screen PASS

Figure 24

UF21 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 24. UF21 (Long Surveillance Identity) Test performs these functions:

♦ Verifies replies to Mode S UF21 interrogations and compares discrete address with DF11.

♦ Decodes and displays DF21 data fields. Displays MB message field in HEX.

♦ Compares Mode S Identity Code to Mode A Squawk Code.

The Test Set interrogates with UF21 (Comm A, altitude request), RR=17 (long reply), DI=7, RRS=0, requesting a BDS 1,0 data link capability report, +6 dB above MTL, verifying a DF21 reply is received. If reply is not received test interrogates for BDS 3,0 TCAS sensitivity status message.

ID code reported in DF21 is compared with ID code reported during Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode A reply.

Address is compared with address reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply.

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NOTE: The BDS 3,0 TCAS sensitivity status

NOTE: Data displayed in MB message field

is not decoded.

NOTE: BDS 1,0 Datalink Capability Report

determines the level of transponder under test.

XPDR–UF21

DF= FS= DR= UM= (IDS= ) (IIS= ) MB=

ID= ( ) OCTAL ID MODE A ID COMPARE= AA= ( ) DF11 ADDRESS COMPARE=

RUN

TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF21 Test Screen NOT RUN

Figure 25

NOTE: Transponders without active

subsystems capable of accepting Comm A data does not reply to UF21 interrogations.

Testing FS (Flight Status)

ICAO amendment 77 transponders only reply to Mode S discrete interrogations when installation is in ground state. Refer to para 1-2-4.3.2 for UUT ADDRESS and MANUAL AA settings.

XPDR–UF24

RESERVATION UF 4 DF=20 IIS=15 IDS=2 AA=AC3421

SEGMENTS UF24 DF=24 KE=1 ND=0 TAS=FFFF AA=AC3421

CLOSEOUT UF 4 DF=20 IIS=15 IDS=2 AA=AC3421

RUN

TEST

PASS

PREV TEST

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

UF24 Test Screen

Figure 26

UF24 Test

The UF24 Test (1-2-4, Figure 26) completes the 16 segment data transfer (UELM protocol) verifying UF24.

Interrogates with Mode S UF4 UELM reservation, verifying reply received is a DF20 UELM Reservation (Comm-B). Interrogates with Mode S UF24 (Comm-C) UELM segments, one initial, 14 intermediate and one final interrogation. Verifies reply received is a Mode S DF24 (Comm-D) acknowledgment.

When the close-out is completed the IIS displayed equals the IIS displayed in the reservation.

Interrogates with Mode S UF4, +6 dB above MTL, UELM close-out and verifies reply received is a DF20 UELM close-out (CommB).

TAS Field displays the number of transferred segments. TAS data consists of 16 bits, each bit representing a segment, displayed as four hex digits.

No reply to the UELM Test sequence does not fail Mode S in Auto Test.

NOTE: BDS 1,0 Datalink Capability Report

determines the level of transponder under test. If level <3 is reported, test is not run and NOT CAPABLE is displayed.

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XPDR – ELEMENT SURV1

BDS=1,0 SUBNETWORK VER =1 ENH PROT IND =LVL 2-4 SPEC SERV CAP =YES UELM CAPABILIT Y =16/1 s DELM CAPABILIT Y =16/500 ms AIRCRAFT ID C AP =YES SURV IDENT CAP =YES COMM USE GICB REP=1 DTE =YES CONT FLAG =YES SQUITTER CAP =YES

RUN

TEST

PASS

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

XPDR Elementary Surveillance 1 Test Screen

Figure 27

XPDR Elementary Surveillance 1 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 27. XPDR Elementary Surveillance Test performs these functions:

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 1,0 Data Link Capability Report.

NOTE: Only the primary data fields are

displayed. For full decode and display of GICB extracted BDS registers, the ADS-B option is required.

Data Link Capability Report BDS 1,0

The Test Set Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and displays data link capability report comprising the following fields:

SUBNETWORK VER:

(Mode S Subnetwork Version Number) 0 to127

ENH PROT IND: (Enhanced Protocol Indicator) 2-4 (Transponder Level 2-4) or 5 (Transponder Level 5 Enhanced Protocol)

DELM SEG CAP: (Downlink Extended Length Message Segment Capability)

NO DELM, 4/1 S, 8/1 S, 16/1 S, 16/500 mS, 16/250 mS, 16/125 mS or 7 to 15 (unassigned)

(Ex: Eight segments transferred in 1 sec.)

AIRCRAFT ID CAP: (Aircraft Identification Capability) YES or NO

SURV IDENT CAP: (Surveillance Identifier Code Capability) YES or NO

COMM/USE GICB CAP REP: (Common Usage [Ground Initiated Comm B] Capability Report) 1 or 0 This bit changes when the common usage GICB capability report BDS 1,7 content changes.

DTE: (Data Terminal Equipment) YES or NO

CONT FLAG: (Continuation Flag). YES (Yes means that a continuation report may be found in registers BDS 1,1 up to BDS 1,6 which are not implemented in this revision) NO

SQUITTER CAP: (Capability Subfield)

YES (Surveillance code identifier capability), NO (No surveillance code identifier

capability)

NOTE: If CHECK CAP is enabled in Setup

Menu, capability of test is determined from BDS 1,0

SPEC SER CAP: (Mode S Specific Services Capability Report): YES or NO

UELM SEG CAP: (Uplink Extended Length Message Segment Capability)

NO UELM, 16/1 S, 16/500 mS, 16/250 mS, 16/125 mS, 16/60 mS or 16/30 mS

(Ex: 16 segments transferred in 500 ms.)

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BDS=1,7 :0,5 :0,6 :0,7 :0,8 :0,9 :0,A :2,0 :2,1 :4,0 :4,1 :4,2 :4,3 :4,4 :4,5 :4,8 :5,0 :5,1 :5,2 :5,3 :5,4 :5,5 :5,6 :5,F :6,0 BDS 1,8=00000000000000 BDS 1,9=00000000000000 BDS 1,A=00000000000000 BDS 1,B=00000000000000 BDS 1,C=00000000000000 BDS=2,0 FLIGHT ID=UA661 BDS=3,0 ARA=11101010000000 RAC=1010 RAT=0

RUN

TEST

PASS

BAT 2.5 Hr

TEST

RETURN

XPDR Elementary Surveillance 2 Test Screen

Figure 28

XPDR Elementary Surveillance 2 Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 28. XPDR Elementary Surveillance Test performs these functions:

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 1,7 Common Usage GICB Capability Report.

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 1,8 to BDS 1,C Specific Services Capability Report.

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 2,0 Aircraft Identification (Flight ID).

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 3,0 ACAS Resolution Advisory.

NOTE: Only primary data fields are

displayed. For full decode and display of GICB extracted BDS registers, the ADS-B option is required.

GICB Common Usage Capabilities Report:

Interrogates with UF4 RR=16 DI=7 RRS=7, decodes DF20 reply and displays common usage GICB capability report.

The Screen displays BDS Numbers for the common usage GICB services currently supported by the transponder and decodable by the Test Set.

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BDS

0.5 Ext Squitter Airborne Position 0,6 Ext Squitter Surface Position 0,7 Ext Squitter Status 0,8 Ext Squitter Type and Identification 0,9 Ext Squitter Airborne Velocity

Information 0,A Ext Squitter Event Driven Information 1,0 Data Link Capability Report 1,7 Common Usage GICB Capability Report 2,0 Aircraft Identification (Flight ID) 2,1 Aircraft Registration Number

3.0 ACAS Resolution Advisory 4,0 Aircraft Vertical Intention 4,1 Next Way Point Identifier 4,2 Next Way Point Position 4,3 Next Way Point Information 4,4 Meteorological Routine Report 4,5 Meteorological Hazard Report 4,8 VHF Channel Report 5,0 Track and Turn Report 5,1 Position Coarse 5,2 Position Fine 5,3 Air Referenced State Vector 5,4 Way Point 1 5,5 Way Point 2 5,6 Way Point 3 5,F Quasi-Static Parameter Monitoring 6,0 Heading and Speed Report

NOTE: Refer to 1-2-4, Table 2. Dark

Shaded BDS are not supported by current IFR 6000 software. Light shaded BDS are supported by ADS-B option.

Specific Services GICB Capability Report BDS 1,8

BDS 1,8 Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and RRS=8. DF20 reply BDS register content displayed as 14 HEX digits. Each bit set indicates capability supported for BDS 0,1 to 3,8.

DESCRIPTION

Common Usage GICB BDS

Table 2

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Specific Services GICB Capability Report BDS 1,9

BDS 1,9 Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and RRS=9. DF20 reply BDS register content displayed as 14 HEX digits. Each bit set indicates capability supported for BDS 3,9 to 7,0.

Specific Services GICB Capability Report BDS 1,A

BDS 1,A Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and RRS=10. DF20 reply BDS register content displayed as 14 HEX digits. Each bit set indicates capability supported for BDS 7,1 to A,8.

Specific Services GICB Capability Report BDS 1,B

BDS 1,B Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and RRS=11. DF20 reply BDS register content displayed as 14 HEX digits. Each bit set indicates capability supported for BDS A,9 to E,0.

Specific Services GICB Capability Report BDS 1,C

BDS 1,C Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and RRS=12. DF20 reply BDS register content displayed as 14 HEX digits. Each bit set indicates capability supported for BDS E,1 to F,F.

Aircraft Identification (Flight ID) BDS 2,0

The Test Set Interrogates with Mode S UF4 (Comm A Identity request), RR=18 (long reply) to request DF20 with AIS reply. Verifies reply received is a DF20 (Comm-B) with an AIS field containing valid characters.

NOTE: If Flight ID is not entered into

transponder or linked subsystem, AIS is zero (0).

ACAS Resolution Advisory BDS 3,0

Test Set Interrogates with UF4, +6 dB above MTL, RR=19 DI=7 RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and displays active resolution advisory data, including RAT (Resolution Advisory Terminated) bit.

XPDR–ENHANCED SURV

BDS4,0 MCP/FCU SEL ALT =65520 ft BARO PRES SET = BDS5,0 ROLL ANGLE = 40.1 deg TRUE TRACK ANGLE= 90.3 deg GROUND SPEED = 512 kts TRACK ANGLE RATE= 4.00 deg/s TRUE AIR SPEED = 512 kts BDS6,0 MAGNETIC HEADING= 180.3 deg IND AIR SPEED = 512 kts MACH NO = 0.300 INERT VERT VEL =-1400 ft/min BARO ALT RATE =-1400 ft/min

RUN

TEST

PASS

BAT 2.5 Hr

NEXT TEST

RETURN

Enhanced Surveillance Test Screen Figure 29

XPDR Enhanced Surveillance Test

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 29. XPDR Enhanced Surveillance Test performs these functions:

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 4,0 Aircraft Vertical Intention.

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 5.0 Track and Turn Report.

♣ Verifies, decodes and displays BDS 6,0 Heading and Speed Report.

NOTE: Only primary data fields are

displayed. For full decode and display of GICB extracted BDS registers, the ADS-B option is required.

NOTE: BDS Data Items not available are

identified by displaying N/A in the data field.

NOTE: If Check Cap is enabled, BDS 1,7 is

verified to confirm availability of:

BDS 4,0

BDS 5,0 BDS 6,0

NOTE: TCAS II must be installed and a

resolution advisory must be in progress for data to be displayed on this Screen. RA may be stimulated by Test Set or a TCAS-201 Test Set running a collision scenario

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Aircraft Vertical Intention BDS 4,0

The Test Set Interrogates with UF4 RR=20 DI=7 RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and displays vertical intent report data.

NOTE: ADLP (Air Data Link Processor) must

be installed or transponder must have embedded ADLP to receive data from subsystem (in this case the FMS [Flight Management System]).

MCP/FCU SEL ALT:

(Mode Control Panel/Flight Control Unit Selected Altitude) displayed in feet.

Track and Turn Report BDS 5,0

The Test Set Interrogates with UF4 RR=21 DI=7 RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and displays Track and Turn Report data.

NOTE: ADLP (Air Data Link Processor) must

be installed or transponder must have embedded ADLP to receive data from subsystem (in this case the FMS [Flight Management System]).

ROLL ANGLE:

Heading and Speed Report BDS 6, 0

The Test Set Interrogates with UF4 RR=22 DI=7 RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and displays Heading and Speed Report data.

MAG HDG:

(Magnetic Heading) 0 to 360 deg

IND AIR SPEED:

(Indicated Air Speed) 0 to 1023 kts (1 kt resolution)

MACH NO:

(Mach Number) 0 to 4.096 (Mach Number)

INERT VERT VEL:

(Inertial Vertical Velocity)

-16384 to +16352 ft/min (32 ft/min resolution)

BARO ALT RATE:

(Barometric Altitude Rate)

-16384 to +16352 ft/ min (32 ft/min resolution)

90.0 deg

TRUE TRACK ANGLE:

(True Track Angle) 0 to 359 deg

GROUND SPEED:

(Ground Speed) 0 to 2048 kts (2 kt resolution)

TRUE TRACK ANGLE RATE:

(True Track Angle Rate)

16.0 deg/sec

TRUE AIR SPEED:

(True Air Speed) 0 to 2046 kts (2 kt resolution)

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4.3.5 ALTITUDE ENCODER

XPDR–ALT ENCODER

SOURCE: ENCODER

ALTITUDE = 100000 ft

RUN

TEST

A1 B4 B2 B1 C4 C2 C1 D4 D2

A4 A2

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SELECT

SOURCE

Altitude Encoder Test Screen

Source Encoder

Figure 30

Altitude Encoder

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 30. Altitude Encoder performs these functions:

Decodes and displays altitude in feet and binary code (grey code) from encoding altimeters.

Altitude

Encoding altimeter is connected via user manufactured cable to Remote Connector. Altitude is decoded and displayed in feet and binary lines are monitored and displayed as A4, A2, A1, B4, B2, B1 C4, C2, C1, D4, D2. A logic 0 is displayed by a strike through

(A4

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key until the XPDR ENCODER Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 30).

2. Use DATA Keys or SELECT SOURCE Soft Key to select ENCODER.

3. Connect Test Set. Remote Connector, Altitude Encoder inputs to UUT Encoding Altimeter via user provided cable. Refer to Appendix A for remote connector pinouts.

4. Press RUN TEST Soft Key.

5. Use Barometric Test Set to pump up UUT Encoding Altimeter to desired test altitudes and confirm altitude on display.

XPDR–ALT ENCODER

SOURCE: XPDR

ALTITUDE = 100000 ft

ID = 6677

A4 A2 A1

RUN

TEST

A1 B4 B2 B1 C4 C2 C1 D4 D2

A4 A2

B4 B2 B1 C4 C2 C1 D4 D2 D1

BAT 2.5 Hr

SELECT

SOURCE

Altitude Encoder Test Screen

Source XPDR

Figure 31

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key until the XPDR ENCODER Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 31).

2. Use DATA Keys or SELECT SOURCE Soft Key to select XPDR.

3. Connect Test Set. Refer to 1-1-2, for Antenna Setup. Refer to 1-1-2, for Direct Connect Setup.

4. Press RUN TEST Soft Key.

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4.3.6 DIRECT CONNECT PROCEDURE

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect UUT to Test Set RF I/O Connector via coaxial cable.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT DAMAGE

TO TEST SET, DO NOT CONNECT UUT TO TEST SET ANT CONNECTOR.

2. Press XPDR Mode Key to display XPDR Auto Test Screen. The Test Set displays the results of last XPDR Auto Test if run since last Power-up.

3. Perform XPDR Setup Screen procedure, setting RF I/O Connector to DIRECT CONNECT (para 1-2-4.3.2).

4. Perform CONFIG selection procedure (para 1-2-4.3.1).

5. Press RUN/STOP Soft Key to run XPDR Auto Test. TESTING in the line above the soft keys indicates test is running.

6. Press RUN/STOP Soft Key at any time to stop test (non-resumable).

7. Verify XPDR Auto Test indicates PASS or FAIL on DISPLAY. Verify squawk codes, altitudes, Mode S address, VS and FS status, country and tail number.

4.3.7 "OVER THE AIR" GROUND TEST PROCEDURE (UUT Aircraft Altitude Reporting System ≤ Airfield Altitude)

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key to display XPDR Auto Test Screen. The Test Set shows displays the results of the last XPDR Auto Test if run since last Power-up.

2. Perform XPDR Setup Screen procedure (para 1-2-4.3.2) setting RF Port to ANTENNA.

3. Perform CONFIG selection procedure (para 1-2-4.3.1).

4. Perform Directional Antenna Use procedure (para 1-2-4.5). Position Test Set Antenna facing UUT antenna at XPDR Setup Screen ANT RANGE.

5. Shield with Antenna Shield or disconnect and terminate UUT antenna not being tested. Refer to Appendix J. Deactivate other area transponders or position transponders at least three times the XPDR Setup Screen ANT RANGE from the Test Set Antenna.

6. Press RUN/STOP Soft Key to run XPDR Auto Test. TESTING in the line above the soft keys indicates test is running.

7. Press RUN/STOP Soft Key at any time to stop test (non-resumable).

8. Verify XPDR Auto Test indicates PASS or FAIL on DISPLAY. Verify squawk codes, altitudes, Mode S address, VS and FS status, country and tail number.

9. Verify squawk codes, altitudes, Mode S address, VS and FS status, country and tail number.

NOTE: The Antenna Shield provides at least

20 dB of isolation, ensuring airborne TCAS equipped aircraft do not detect UUT at altitude, causing false RA’s and TA’s. The 20 dB isolation of the antenna shield may cause various tests to fail, which is normal.

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4.3.8 "OVER THE AIR" SIMULATED ALTITUDE TEST PROCEDURE (UUT Aircraft Altitude Reporting System >Airfield Altitude ["Pumped Up"])

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press XPDR Mode Key to display XPDR Auto Test Screen. Test Set displays results of last XPDR Auto Test if run since last Power-up.

2. Perform XPDR Setup Screen procedure, setting RF I/O Connector to ANTENNA (para 1-2-4.3.2). Set ANT RANGE to ≤20 ft (6.1 m).

3. Perform CONFIG selection procedure (para 1-2-4.3.1).

4. Perform Directional Antenna procedure (para 1-2-4.5). Position Test Set Antenna facing UUT antenna at XPDR Setup Screen ANT RANGE.

5. Shield both UUT antenna’s with Antenna Shields or disconnect and terminate UUT Antenna not being tested. Deactivate other area transponders or position transponders >50 ft (15.24 m) from the Test Set antenna.

6. Press RUN/STOP Key to run XPDR Auto Test. TESTING in the line above the soft keys indicates test is running.

7. Press RUN/STOP Key at any time to stop test (non-resumable). Otherwise, Auto Test runs until all tests are complete.

8. XPDR Auto Test will indicate a FAIL on DISPLAY.

9. Verify squawk codes, altitudes, Mode S address, VS and FS status, country and tail number.

NOTE: The Antenna Shield provides at least

4.4 DME

Press DME Mode Key to select DME functional mode. DME Test Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 32).

DME

VOR: 108.00 MHz RFLVL: -2.0 dBm FREQ: 978 MHz RATE: 650 kts IN CHAN: 17X RANGE: 450.00 nm

% REPLY: 100 ECHO :OFF

TX FREQ = 1041.00 MHZ ERP=55.0 dBm P1 WIDTH= 3.500 us PRF=150 Hz P2 WIDTH= 3.500 us P1-P2 = 36.00 us(Y)

UUTLVL = -38.2 dBm

RUN TEST

SQTR : ON IDENT: OFF

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

STOP RATE

BAT 2.5 Hr

IN/OUT

DME Screen

Figure 32

DME functional mode has a single test screen that provides all required control functions and measurement display. A Setup DME Screen allows user parameters to be entered.

User Controls:

Soft Keys:

RUN TEST:

Starts the DME Test. TEST RUNNING is displayed at the top of Screen.

NEXT PARAM:

Selects next control field. Includes selection of fields that have dedicated Keys.

PREV PARAM:

Selects previous control field. Includes selection of fields that have dedicated Keys.

STOP(START) RATE:

Stops or starts Range Rate.

IN/OUT:

Reverses simulated direction of aircraft.

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Dedicated Keys and Control Fields:

FREQ Key:

Test Set reply Frequency is displayed in three linked units.

VOR (paired frequency MHz)

FREQ (ground to air frequency MHz)

CHAN (DME channel number)

Press Frequency Key to select each unit in sequence. Press DATA Key to select X or Y channel.

RF LVL Key:

Selects RF LVL field.

Note: When switching RF ports, RF LVL

defaults to maximum value appropriate to attenuation range for selected port.

UUT LVL field displays RF level at UUT antenna. Calculated from RF LVL – Path Loss + Antenna Gain – Cable Loss.

RANGE Key:

Selects Range field.

RATE Key:

Selects Rate field.

Control Fields Selected with NEXT/PREV PARAM Soft Keys:

% REPLY:

Selectable in 1% steps. Range is 0% to 100%.

SQTR:

Selectable ON or OFF. Squitter must be on for DME to search and acquire track.

ECHO:

Selectable ON or OFF. Multi-path Reply Echo simulation at Fixed 30 nm, RF level

-11 dB relative to RF LVL selected (Main Reply).

Measurement Parameters:

TX FREQ:

Measures and displays Interrogation Frequency in MHz.

ERP:

Measures and displays Interrogator ERP (Effective Radiated Power) in dBm, dBW or W peak. Units are selected in SETUPGENERAL Screen (1-2-4, Figure 2).

PRF:

Measures and displays interrogator Pulse Repetition Frequency.

1 WIDTH:

Measures and displays Interrogator P1 width in us.

P2 WIDTH:

Measures and displays Interrogator P2 width in us.

P1/P2:

Measures and displays interrogator P1 to P2 spacing and displays Mode X or Y, depending on spacing.

Control Field Power Up Defaults:

FREQ: 978 MHz.

RF LVL (UUT LVL): Maximum

RF LVL: Maximum

RATE: 0 kts IN

RANGE: 0 nm

% REPLY: 100

ECHO: OFF

SQTR: ON

IDENT: ON

IDENT:

Selectable ON or OFF. Sends 1350 Hz tone with three letter station Identification. Defined in Setup DME Screen (1-2-4, Figure

43).

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4.4.1 SETUP

Setup DME

Setup DME Screen contains parameters which determine the operational characteristics of each functional mode of the Test Set.

NOTE: Setup Screen information is entered

before conducting test operations.

SETUP–DME

RF PORT : DIRECT CONNECT ANT RANGE : 10.5 m

ANT GAIN (dBi) IDENT TONE : IFR 0.96 GHz :7.5 DIR CABLE LOSS: 1.2 dB 1.03 GHz :7.1 ANT CABLE:25 FT 1.09 GHz :6.1 ANT CABLE LOSS: 4.0 dB 1.15 GHz :5.0 MAX RANGE: 200.00 nm 1.22 GHz : 2.8

PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

DIAG

Setup DME Screen

Figure 33

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press SETUP Select Key to display SETUP-DME Control Screen (1-2-4, Figure 33).

2. Set following parameters by pressing NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM to select field. Use DATA Keys to slew the data.

● RF I/O CONNECTOR:

Selects ANTENNA (ANT CONNECTOR) or DIRECT CONNECT via RF I/O Connector.

● DIRECT CABLE LOSS:

Entered in dB, normally this is set once, figure marked on supplied RF coaxial cable (0.0 to 9.9 dB).

STEP PROCEDURE

● ANT CABLE:

Selections USER DEFINED, 1 FT, 6 FT, 25 FT, 50 FT, 60 FT.

When USER DEFINED selected, cable loss may be manually entered by the user in ANT CABLE LOSS field. When 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet selected, ANT CABLE LOSS field is automatically calculated.

ANT CABLE selection of 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet results in 0, 0, 68, 138 and 184 ns of delay.

● ANT CABLE LOSS:

Displays antenna cable loss in dB. If user defined, normally this is set once, figure marked on supplied RF coaxial cable (0.0 to 9.9 dB). If preset length 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet is selected, then cable loss in dB is automatically calculated and displayed.

NOTE: Based on Aeroflex supplied

cables, (25 and 50 foot cables optional)

NOTE: 25 and 50 foot cable

selection compensates for delay of Aeroflex optional cables.

● ANT RANGE:

Test Set Antenna to transponder antenna range (6 to 250 ft or 2.0 to

75.0 m).

NOTE: SETUP GENERAL Screen

UNITS parameter determines feet or meters (1-2-4, Figure 11).

● ANT GAIN:

Entered in dBi and normally set once, the five gain figures (0.0 to

20.9) for frequencies are:

0.96 GHz 1.15 GHz

1.03 GHz 1.21 GHz

1.09 GHz

Gain figures are also marked on the Directional Antenna.

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STEP PROCEDURE

● IDENT TONE:

Sets the three letter IDENT tone. Default is IFR.

● MAX RANGE:

Limits the maximum simulated range (10.00 to 450.00) Default is 400 nm.

3. Press DME Mode Key to return to DME Test Screen.

DME Test Guidelines:

1. Press DME Mode Key to display DME Test Screen (1-2-4, Figure 32).

2. Set Test Set controls as follows:

RF LVL (UUT LVL): Maximum Output

UUT LVL: Maximum Output

RF FREQ: To desired channel

RANGE: 0.00 nm

RATE: STOP

IN/OUT: OUT

ECHO: OFF

SQTR: OFF

% REPLY: 70

IDENT: ON

3. Set SQTR to ON and verify UUT DME searches and locks on within 1.5 sec.

4. Verify Range displayed on UUT DME distance indicator is 0 nm (±0.5 nm).

5. Verify Track PRF is ≤30 Hz.

6. Verify TX Frequency is within ±0.1 MHz of assigned channel.

7. Verify P

1 to P2 Pulse Widths are 3.5 μs

(±0.5 μs).

8. Verify P

1 to P2 Pulse Spacing is:

X channel 12.0 us (±0.5 μs) Y Channel 36.0 us (±0.5 μs)

9. Verify ERP is for: TSO’d DME >18,000 ft ≥250 W (+54 dBm)

STEP PROCEDURE

10. Set RATE to 600 kts and verify UUT DME distance indicator displays an outbound track, without breaking lock.

11. Set IN/OUT to IN and verify UUT DME distance indicator displays an inbound track, without breaking lock. Set RATE to 0 kts.

12. Set %REPLY to 0. Verify distance continues to be displayed and flag remains out of view for 8 s (±4 sec). After memory times out, verify on UUT DME distance indicator that distance is not displayed and flag is in view. Verify Search PRF is ≤150 Hz.

13. Set %REPLY to 70 and RF LVL to

-79 dBm, verify UUT DME locks on. Set IDENT tone to ON. Verify 1350 Hz Ident morse is present on UUT DME audio. Set IDENT to OFF.

14. Set RANGE to 40 nm. Set ECHO to ON. Verify UUT DME does not break lock and range displayed on UUT DME indicator is 40 nm (±0.5 nm). Set ECHO to OFF.

15. Set UUT LVL to -79 dBm and %REPLY to 70. Verify UUT DME is locked on. Adjust UUT LVL in -1 dB steps, allowing 15 sec between steps until UUT DME breaks lock. Verify UUT LVL is ≥-83 dBm.

NOTE: OEM Test procedures should

be followed.

NOTE: For Radiated Testing,

Maximum UUT LVL settable depends on distance of Test Set from UUT and Setup DME Screen settings.

TSO’d DME <18,000 ft ≥50 W

(+47 dBm)

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STEP PROCEDURE

Calibration:

1. Press CAL Soft Key to display the Calibration Screen. Consult maintenance manual for required password.

CALIBRATION

1 3 4

Enter Password

----

BAT 2.5 Hr

2. Press RS232 Soft Key to display the RS-232 Screen.

SETUP – RS232

BAUD RATE: 115200 FLOW CONTROL: X0NXOFF

PARITY=NONE DATA BITS=8 STOP BIT S=1

PREV PARAM

NEXT PARAM

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

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4.5 TCAS

The IFR 6000 fully tests ATCRBS and Mode S, ACAS, TCAS I and II (Traffic Alert Collision Avoidance System).

The test set simulates an Intruder Aircraft converging on the position of the TCAS UUT. By manually defining a scenario or utilizing the factory default scenarios in test set memory, the Test Set operator can verify the correct TA’s (Traffic Advisory) and RA’s (Resolution Advisory) have occurred on the TCAS display.

The IFR 6000 is used with the directional antenna attached, allowing the user to move the test set to different locations and headings from the Aircraft UUT.

4.5.1 TCAS OPERATION CONCEPT

TCAS is a system which provides situational awareness of the surrounding airspace of an aircraft to the pilot and crew. TCAS establishes a volume of airspace around the aircraft based upon range, speed and altitude. Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 33.

By working in-conjunction with the aircraft Transponder system, TCAS can determine the relative threat of an aircraft and issue visual and audible advisories to assist the crew in taking action that prevents a collision. Refer to 1-2-4, Table 3.

TCAS Protection Volume Example

5,000 ft to 10,000 ft

Figure 33

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Your

Altitude (ft)

<1000 2 20 N/A 0.30 N/A 850 N/A

1000 - 2350 3 25 15 0.33 0.20 850 300

2350 - 5000 4 30 20 0.48 0.35 850 300

5000 - 10,000 5 40 25 0.75 0.55 850 350

10,000 - 20,000 6 45 30 1.00 0.80 850 400

20,000 - 42,000 7 48 35 1.30 1.10 850 600

>42,000 7 48 35 1.30 1.10 1200 700

Protection Volume Parameters Versus Altitude

Tau

(sec)

TA RA TA RA TA RA (ALIM)

Table 3

DMOD

(nmi)

Altitude Threshold

(ft)

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Typical TCAS II Display

Figure 34

Non-Threat Traffic: An open white

diamond indicates that an intruder’s relative altitude is ±1200 ft vertically or distance is beyond 6 nm range and not yet considered a threat.

Proximity Intruder Traffic: A filled

white diamond indicates that the intruding aircraft is ±1200 ft vertically and within 6 nm range, and still not considered a threat.

Traffic Advisory: A symbol change

to a filled yellow circle indicates that the intruding aircraft is considered to be potentially hazardous. Depending on altitude TCAS II displays a TA when the time to CPA is between 20 and 48 sec.

Resolution Advisory: A solid red

square indicates that the intruding aircraft is projected to be a collision threat. TCAS II calculates that the intruder has reached the point where a Resolution Advisory is necessary. The time to closest approach with the intruder is now between 15 and 35 sec depending on altitude. The symbol appears together with an appropriate audio warning and a vertical maneuver indication on the RA/VSI.

Numbers: Represents the intruder

-05

aircraft relative altitude ±100 ft levels from aircraft.

Arrows: Indicate if the intruder

aircraft is ascending or descending from relative position.

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4.5.2 TCAS TESTING

The IFR 6000 provides three basic TCAS test functions.

TCAS Screen

Provides simulated encounters with intruding Mode S or Mode C aircraft. Measures Peak Pulse Power or ERP (Effective Radiated Power) and TX Frequency of the interrogator.

Monitor Screens

Surveillance Monitor:

Displays surveillance interrogations UF0 and UF16 field content, surveillance interval and count.

Broadcast Monitor:

Displays TCAS broadcast interrogations UF16 field content, broadcast interval and count.

Displays RA broadcast interrogations UF16 field content, broadcast interval and count.

Whisper-Shout Monitor:

Displays whisper-shout sequence interval, count of interrogations with no suppression, S1, P2 or both S1 and P2. Interrogation spacing is also displayed.

Setup Screens

Sets operational range and height from test set antenna to UUT antenna, cable loss, antenna gain parameters simulated and transponder Mode S address.

Reply Parameters Screen allows control over Mode S DF0, DF11 and DF16 field content.

4.5.3 SETUP

SETUP-TCAS SCREEN:

SETUP-TCAS Screen contains parameters which determine operational characteristics of the TCAS Functional Mode. Unless otherwise stated, last used values are retained on Power-Up.

NOTE: Enter Setup Screen information before

conducting test operations.

SETUP-T CAS

RF PORT: ANTENNA

ANT RANGE : 12 ft AN T HE IG HT : 1 f t

UUT ADDRESS:AUTO MANUAL AA:0 000 00 DIR CABLE LO SS:1. 3 d B DIR CABLE LO SS:1. 2 d B ANT CABLE:25 FT ANT CABLE LOSS:4.0 dB ANT GAIN(dBi) SQ UITT ER S: ON 1.0 3 GH z: 7. 1 ALT REPORTING: ON 1.09 G Hz : 6.1 DISPL AYED ALT:RELATIVE TEST SET AA:A92493

PAR AM

PR EV

PA RA M

PARAM

DI AG

BAT 2.5 Hr

ST ORE/ RECALL

SETUP-TCAS Screen

Figure 35

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Press SETUP Select Key to display SETUP TCAS Screen (1-2-4, Figure 35).

2. Set following parameters by pressing NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM to select field. Use DATA Keys to slew the data.

● RF PORT:

Selects ANTENNA or DIRECT CONNECT via RF I/O Connector.

● DIR CABLE LOSS:

Entered in dB, figure (at 1090 MHz) marked on supplied long RF coaxial cable.

NOTE: Cable loss range is 0.0 to

9.9 dB.

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STEP PROCEDURE

● ANT CABLE:

Selections USER DEFINED, 1 FT, 6 FT, 25 FT, 50FT, 60 FT.

When USER DEFINED selected, cable loss may be manually entered by the user in ANT CABLE LOSS field. When 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet selected, ANT CABLE LOSS field is automatically calculated.

ANT CABLE selection of 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet results in 0, 0, 68, 138 and 184 ns of delay.

● ANT CABLE LOSS:

Displays antenna cable loss in dB (1090 MHZ). If user defined, normally this is set once, figure marked on supplied RF coaxial cable

NOTE: Cable loss range 0.0 to

9.9 dB.

If preset length 1, 6, 25, 50 or 60 feet is selected, then cable loss in dB is automatically calculated and displayed.

NOTE: Based on Aeroflex supplied

cables, (25 and 50 foot cables optional).

STEP PROCEDURE

● UUT ADDRESS:

If AUTO is selected the test set interrogates the TCAS UUT Transponder with an ATCRBS All Call, to obtain the Mode S address, which is used in subsequent Transponder interrogations to obtain the TCAS UUT altitude.

If MANUAL is selected, the UUT address is obtained from the MANUAL AA field.

● MANUAL AA:

User entered Transponder address for TCAS UUT Transponder.

● SQUITTERS:

Used to turn ON or OFF Simulated Mode S Transponder DF11 squitters containing address specified in TEST SET AA: field. Squitters are transmitted once per second and should be set to ON for normal interrogation/reply operation.

● ALT REPORTING:

Used to turn ON or OFF Simulated Transponder ATCRBS Mode C or Mode S altitude information.

NOTE: 25 and 50 foot cable

selection compensates for delay of Aeroflex optional cables.

● ANT GAIN:

Entered in dBi, gain figures (0.0 to

20.9) for 1.03 and 1.096 GHz marked on supplied Directional Antenna.

● ANT RANGE:

Test Set Antenna to TCAS antenna horizontal range (6 to 250 ft or 2.0 to

75.0 m).

NOTE: UNITS parameter

determines feet or meters.

● ANT HEIGHT:

Test Set Antenna to TCAS antenna height difference (1 to 99 ft or 0.5 to

30.0 m).

NOTE: UNITS parameter determines

feet or meters.

● DISPLAYED ALT:

With RELATIVE selected, simulated altitude displayed in ALT field of TCAS screen is relative to UUT Altitude (i.e., ± UUT altitude). With ABSOLUTE selected, simulated altitude displayed in ALT field of TCAS screen is actual altitude.

● TEST SET AA:

Enter test set simulated Mode S Transponder address in HEX.

3. Press TCAS Mode Key to return to TCAS Test Screen.

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TCAS REPLY PARAMETERS SCREEN:

Press SETUP SELECT Key until TCAS-SETUP screen is displayed. Press REPLY PARAM Soft Key to display TCAS Reply Param Screen (1-2-4, Figure 36).

TCAS-REPLY PARAM

DF0 VS :0 SL :0

DF11 CA :0 DF16 VS :0 SL :0 RIa:8 RIt:3 ARA:0000 RAC:0 VDS:30

PARAM

RESET

PARAMS

BAT 2.5 Hr

RETURN

TCAS Reply Parameters Screen

Figure 36

The reply parameters screen controls the content of the Mode S Replies DF0, DF11 and DF16 used in the TCAS test. The message fields allow the user to program capability information and various advisories to the TCAS interrogator.

NOTE: Refer to Appendix I for detailed

descriptions of the following displayed Downlink Format (DF) fields and subfields. All fields are displayed in hexadecimal. Unless otherwise specified, both single and continuous SLEW key depressions change values by 1.

USER CONTROL SOFT KEYS

NEXT PARAM:

Selects next control field, including selection of fields that have dedicated keys.

PREV PARAM:

Selects previous control field, including selection of fields that have dedicated keys.

RESET PARAMS:

Resets all parameters to factory default.

RETURN:

Displays the SETUP-TCAS screen.

CONTROL FIELD SOFT KEYS

VS:

Enter vertical status. VS: field indicates intruding aircraft is airborne when ‘0’ or on the ground when ‘1’. The VS: field is transmitted in DF0 and DF16.

SL:

Enter simulated IFR 6000 Sensitivity Level (1-2-4, Table 4)

NOTE:The SL: field contains simulated

sensitivity level information and does not actually set the IFR 6000 to a particular Sensitivity Level.

INPUT

DEFINITION

DATA

0 No Sensitivity Level reported 1 Operates at Sensitivity Level 1 2 Operates at Sensitivity Level 2 3 Operates at Sensitivity Level 3 4 Operates at Sensitivity Level 4 5 Operates at Sensitivity Level 5 6 Operates at Sensitivity Level 6 7 Operates at Sensitivity Level 7

SL: Field Valid Data

Table 4

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CA:

Enter transponder Capability (1-2-4, Table 5). The Test Set transmits the CA: field in DF11 (squitter transmissions).

INPUT

DATA

0 No communications capability

(surveillance only) 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 Have Comm-A and Comm-B

capability (ground). 5 Have Comm-A and Comm-B

capability (airborne). 6 Have Comm-A and Comm-B

capability (ground or airborne). 7 DR is not equal to 0, or FS

equals 2,3,4 or 5 (ground or

airborne).

CA: Field Valid Data

RIa:

Enter air-to-air Reply Information for an acquisition report. The RIa: field contains airspeed data. The field can be set from ‘0’ to ‘F’ but only ‘8’ to ‘E’ is valid (1-2-4, Table 6). The Test Set transmits the RIa: field in DF0 and DF16 when interrogator requests an acquisition report.

RIa: FIELD

INPUT DATA

8 No data available 9

E >1200 kts

RI: Field (Acquisition) Valid Data

DEFINITION

Table 5

DEFINITION (AIRSPEED)

≤75 kts

>75 kts and ≤150 kts

>150 kts and ≤300 kts

>300 kts and ≤600 kts

>600 kts and ≤1200 kts

Table 6

Rlt:

Enter air-to-air Reply Information for a tracking report. The RIt: field contains TCAS capability data. The field can be set from ‘0’ to ‘F’ but only ‘0’ ‘3’ and ‘4’ are valid (1-2-4, Table 7).

RIt: FIELD

INPUT DATA

0 No on-board TCAS 3 On-board TCAS has

4 On-board TCAS has

RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data

RAC:

Enter simulated TCAS Resolution Advisory Complements. The RAC: field indicates current active Resolution Advisory Complements being received from all other TCAS aircraft with on-board resolution capability (1-2-4, Table 8). The test set transmits the RAC: field in DF16 (part of MV field).

INPUT

DATA

0 No resolution advisory

complements 1 Don't turn right. 2 Don't turn left. 4 Don't climb. 8 Don't descend.

NOTE: The sum of the Input Data

codes indicates multiple active resolution advisories are being received.

RAC: Field Valid Data

DEFINITION

(TCAS CAPABILITY)

vertical-only resolution ability.

vertical and horizontal resolution ability.

Table 7

DEFINITION

Table 8

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ARA:

Enter simulated TCAS resolution advisory report. The ARA: field indicates all current Active Resolution Advisories being transmitted by the intruding aircraft (IFR 6000) (1-2-4, Table 9). The Test Set transmits the ARA: field in DF16 (part of MV field).

INPUT

DEFINITION

DATA

0001 Don't turn right. 0002 Don't turn left. 0004 Turn right. 0008 Turn left. 0010 Don't climb faster than

2000 fpm.

0020 Don't climb faster than

1000 fpm.

0040 Don't climb faster than

500 fpm. 0080 Don't climb. 0100 Descend. 0200 Don't descend faster than

2000 fpm. 0400 Don't descend faster than

1000 fpm. 0800 Don't descend faster than

500 fpm. 1000 Don't descend. 2000 Climb.

NOTE: Data codes are added together

to indicate multiple active resolution advisories are being transmitted.

ARA: Field Valid Data

Table 9

VDS:

Enter MV message field content definition. Set the VDS: field to ‘30’ for coordination reply messages (default value). The test set transmits the VDS: field in DF16 (part of MV field).

CLI:

4.5.4 TCAS SCREEN

Press TCAS Mode Key until TCAS Test Screen is displayed (1-2-4, Figure 37).

TCAS

SCENARIO: 0-CUSTOM TCA S TYPE: TCA S II %REP LY: 1 00 INTR UDER T YPE: MOD E S RANGE START: 10.00 nm STO P: 0.0 0 nm RANGE RATE : 350 kts ALT STAR T : +10 00 ft STO P: 0 f t ALT RAT E : 6 00 fpm CO NVE RGE :OFF UUT ALT : 312 00 ft ALT DE TECT: ON FRE Q= 10 30. 000 M Hz ERP= 57 .0 dBm RANGE = 21. 00 n m I N ALT= + 100 0 ft Ð TCAS STATUS= TRACKING STATUS= NON-THREAT ENCOUNTER = 0:00

RUN

TEST

PR EV

PARAM

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MON

ST ORE/ RECALL

TCAS Screen (Mode S)

Figure 37

The TCAS screen provides simulated planned encounters with ATCRBS Mode C or Mode S intruders. The TCAS screen is used to verify audio and visual TCAS operation (Traffic and Resolution Advisories). Intruding flight patterns are programmed from the TCAS screen and stored in one of sixteen user named scenario data storage locations.

Eight factory pre-defined scenarios are provided which may be recalled, modified and stored under a user named scenario.

TCAS

SCENARIO: 0-CUSTOM TCA S TYPE: TCA S II %REP LY: 1 00 INTR UDER T YPE: ATCRBS RANGE START: 10.00 nm STO P: 0.00 nm RANGE RATE : 350 kts ALT STAR T : +10 00 ft STO P: 0 f t ALT RAT E : 6 00 fpm CO NVE RGE :OFF UUT ALT : 312 00 ft ALT DE TECT: ON FRE Q= 10 30. 00 MH z E RP= 57.0 d Bm RANGE = 21. 00 n m I N ALT= + 100 0 ft Ð

STATUS= NON-THREAT ENCOUNTER = 0:00

RUN

TEST

PR EV

PARAM

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MON

ST ORE/ RECALL

TCAS Screen (ATCRBS)

Figure 38

Enter Coordination Lock Indicator (‘0’ is Off, ‘1’ is On). The test set transmits the CLI: field in DF16 (part of MV field).

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Calculation of Scenarios:

Ex: Assume intruder at 10,000 ft above UUT altitude. Intruder velocity is 600 kts and intruder distance is 20 nm.

Manual calculation of altitude rate to ensure convergence:

Select CONVERGE: OFF

STOP ALT= 0 ft, STOP RANGE= 0 nm.

ALT RATE= ALT START x RANGE RATE START RANGE x 60

ALT RATE= 10,000 x 600 20 x 60

ALT RATE = 5000 fpm

Auto calculation of altitude rate to ensure convergence:

Set the following:

RANGE START: 20 nm

RANGE RATE: 600 kts

ALT START: +10,000 ft

Select CONVERGE: ON. Altitude rate is automatically determined to achieve collision. STOP (Range) and STOP (Alt) fields is cleared, allowing easy programming of random but converging scenarios.

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Refer to para 1-2-4.7 for Directional Antenna use and setup procedure.

2. Press TCAS Mode Key to display TCAS Test Screen (1-2-4, Figure 37).

3. Set following parameters by pressing NEXT PARAM and PREV PARAM to select field. Use DATA Keys to slew the data.

USER CONTROLS SOFT KEYS

RUN TEST:

Starts the TCAS Test.

NEXT PARAM:

Selects next control field. Includes selection of fields that have dedicated Keys.

PREV PARAM:

Selects previous control field. Includes selection of fields that have dedicated Keys.

MON:

Selects the Surveillance or Broadcast Monitor Screens.

STORE/RECALL:

Selects the Setup-Scenario Data Screen.

DEDICATED KEYS AND CONTROL FIELDS

RANGE:

RANGE Keys change RANGE.

RATE:

RATE Keys change RATE in 1kt steps (0 to 1200 kts).

CONTROL FIELDS SOFT KEYS

STORE/RECALL:

Selects Custom, Predefined or User defined scenarios.

TCAS TYPE:

Selections are TCAS I or TCAS II.

% REPLY:

Selects simulated transponder % reply. Selectable in 1% steps. Range is 0 to 100%.

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INTRUDER TYPE:

Selects intruder type MODE S or ATCRBS.

RANGE START:

Selects start range of scenario in nm. Range is Mode S, 0.00 to 260.00 nm or ATCRBS, 0.35 to 260.00.

RANGE STOP:

Selects stop range of scenario in nm. Range is Mode S, 0.00 to 260.00 nm or ATCRBS, 0.35 to 260.00.

RANGE RATE:

Selects range rate of scenario (0 to 1200 kts).

ALT START:

Selects start altitude of scenario in ft. Range is +

NOTE: In all IFR 6000 TCAS scenarios,

ALT STOP:

Selects stop altitude of scenario in ft. Range is +

NOTE: In all IFR 6000 TCAS scenarios,

ALT RATE:

Selects altitude rate of scenario in fpm. Range is 0 to 10000 fpm.

CONVERGE:

When converge is ON, altitude rate is automatically calculated to achieve collision at 0 nm and 0 ft (relative to UUT). Range STOP and Alt STOP fields are blanked when converge is ON.

127,700 ft.

altitude START and STOP parameters are Relative to UUT altitude, enabling scenarios to be used at any altitude without reprogramming.

127,700 ft.

altitude START and STOP parameters are relative to UUT altitude, enabling scenarios to be used at any altitude without reprogramming.

STEP PROCEDURE

UUT ALT:

Displays simulated intruder altitude in ft. This is either entered via the TCAS Screen or is obtained automatically from the TCAS UUT transponder when ALT DETECT is set to ON.

ALT DETECT:

When set to ON, UUT altitude is obtained automatically from TCAS UUT transponder.

FREQ:

Displays TCAS UUT transmitter frequency in MHz.

ERP:

Displays TCAS UUT transmitter ERP (Effective Radiated Power) in dBm, dBW or W peak.

RANGE:

Displays simulated range in nm.

ALT:

Displays simulated altitude. Depending on setup TCAS menu DISPLAYED ALT setting, altitude displayed is either relative to UUT ALT or actual altitude.

NOTE: In all IFR 6000 TCAS scenarios,

altitude START and STOP parameters are relative to UUT altitude, enabling scenarios to be used at any altitude without reprogramming.

TCAS STATUS:

Displays TCAS status either ACQUIRING or TRACKING. When TRACKING is annunciated, an intruder should be displayed on the TCAS display (Mode S feature).

NOTE: ACQUIRING or TRACKING is

determined from UF0 or UF16 discrete interrogations AQ field.

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STATUS:

Displays simulated test set status in relationship to TCAS UUT. Four different status messages may be displayed.

“NON THREAT”

Range is >4 nm and time until encounter is >40 s.

“PROXIMITY”

Range is [ 4 nm and time until encounter is >40 sec.

“TRAFFIC”

Time until encounter is [40 sec and >25 sec.

“RESOLUTION”

Time until encounter is [25 sec.

ENCOUNTER:

Displays time in minutes and seconds to encounter.

NOTE: There are usually two to three

seconds of delay (target acquisition time) between the start of TCAS operation and when the UUT acquires the test set as a target.

When any UUT antenna is being

tested the target acquisition time increases. Refer to Appendix K for target acquisition time probabilities.

5. Press RUN Soft Key to start test.

4.5.5 SETUP-SCENARIO DATA SCREEN

The SETUP-SCENARIO DATA Screen may be accessed from either the TCAS Screen or SETUP-TCAS Screen by pressing the STORE/RECALL Soft Key.

The Setup Scenario Screen allows the recall of nine factory predetermined scenarios and the Storage and Recall of up to 16 user defined and named scenarios.

SETUP-SCENARIO DATA

1 Last Power Down 2 +3500 ft collision 3 –3500 ft collision 4 +3500 ft fly-by 5 –3500 ft fly-by 6 +200 ft collision 7 –200 ft collision 8 +200 ft fly-by 9 –200 ft fly-by

11 12

STORE

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RETURN

USER CONTROL SOFT KEYS

STORE:

To store a specific scenario, use the Data Select Keys to highlight user storage locations 10 to 25. Press STORE Soft Key to display SETUP-STORE NAME. Use the Data Select Keys to highlight desired character.

SETUP-STORE NAME

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ

abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz

0123456789 !”’()*,-./:;?@

_____________________________

Please Enter Store Name

ENTER

CHAR

SELECT

BACK

SPACE

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CANCEL

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CHAR SELECT:

Press CHAR SELECT Soft Key to select character. Repeat until all characters have been selected.

ENTER:

Press ENTER Soft Key to store name and data. Use backspace key to change any previous character selection.

CANCEL:

Press CANCEL Soft Key to cancel storage operation.

RECALL:

To recall a specific scenario use the Data Select Keys to select a specific scenario. Press the RECALL Soft Key.

RETURN:

Press the RETURN Soft Key to display the previous screen.

NOTE: Scenarios are also selected by using

the DATA KEYS when in the scenario field of the TCAS screen.

OVERWRITE EXISTING SCENARIO:

To overwrite an existing TCAS scenario, press YES Soft Key on CONFIRM Screen.

CONFIRM

Overwrite existing store?

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YES

Enter password by pressing the Soft Keys on the SETUP-TCAS SCENARIO Screen.

SETUP-TCAS SCENARIO

134

Enter Password

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4.5.6 MONITOR SCREENS

Monitor Screens are accessed from the TCAS Screen by pressing the MON Soft Key.

When INTRUDER TYPE selected is Mode S, the Test Set monitors for Uplink Formats (UF) 0 or 16. Mode S monitoring consists of two different Monitor screens; the surveillance monitor and the broadcast monitor.

When INTRUDER TYPE selected is ATCRBS, the Test Set monitors the Whisper-Shout sequence.

4.5.6.1 Surveillance Monitor

The Surveillance Monitor is a general monitoring screen displaying the contents of the major interrogation fields incorporated in UF0 and UF16. Information is displayed in hexadecimal and can be used to verify interrogator bit accuracy (1-2-4, Figure 39).

TCAS-SURV MON

UF0 RL =0 AQ =0 COUNT=1000 INTERVAL=10.0s

UF16 RL =1 AQ =0 UDS=0 LCK=0 MTB=0 CVC=0 VRC=0 CHC=0 HRC=0 ESB=0 MID=356412 COUNT=1000 INTERVAL=10.0s

BAT 2.5 Hr

STEP PROCEDURE

3. If UUT simulates altitude and direct connection is not used, shield UUT Antenna being tested with Antenna Shield. Refer to para 1-2-4.6. Position Directional Antenna ≤20 ft (6.1 m) from UUT Antenna being tested.

4. Press MON Soft Key to enter Surveillance Monitor screen. (Test Set displays information from the last received or recalled Mode S interrogation.)

5. Press RUN Soft Key to initiate Monitor Mode. (Test Set displays information for the latest received interrogation.)

The bottom line indicates running Monitor by displaying: *Testing*.

Refer to Appendix F for detailed description of the following displayed Uplink Format fields and subfields.

● UF:

Uplink Format number, as received in the Mode S interrogation, is displayed in decimal form.

● RL:

Reply Length field, sent in UF0 and UF16, indicates request for transponder (IFR 6000) to reply with DF0 if set to 0 or DF16 if set to 1.

RUN

TEST

BROAD

MON

RETURN

TCAS Surveillance Monitor Screen

Figure 39

STEP PROCEDURE

1. Connect UUT to IFR 6000 RF I/O Connector or IFR 6000 Directional Antenna (facing towards UUT Antenna) to Antenna Connector.

2. Perform the Setup Procedure (para 1-2-4.5.3). Set INTRUDER TYPE: to

MODE S.

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● AQ:

Acquisition field, sent in UF0 and UF16, indicates request for transponder (IFR 6000) to reply with capability (tracking) report if set to 0 or airspeed (acquisition) report if set to 1.

● UDS:

The UDS: field, sent in UF16 (part of MU field), defines the content of the MU message field. The UDS: field indicates TCAS Resolution Advisories Lock Requests or Resolution Messages if set to 30 or TCAS Broadcast Messages if set to 32.

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