XPDR/DME/TCAS
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Test Set
IFR 6000
Operation Manual
1002-5800 -2 P 0
Issue 6
OPERATION MANUAL
XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B
TEST SET
IFR 6000
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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
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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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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
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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
REPLY
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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OPERATION MANUAL
IFR 6000
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
T
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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A. SETUP HEIGHT
A
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OPERATION MANUAL
IFR 6000
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
C.
A.
B.
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
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OPERATION MANUAL
IFR 6000
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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OPERATION MANUAL
IFR 6000
2.5 XPDR TESTING
STEP PROCEDURE
1, Press XPDR Mode Key to return to
XPDR Auto Test Screen.
INFO
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CONFIG
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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
NEXT
PAGE
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RETURN
9. Press RETURN Soft Key to display Auto
Test Screen.
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