Aeroflex IFR 6000 Operating instructions

T es t Set

Operation Manual

IFR 6000

TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT

XPDR/DME

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OPERATION MANUAL

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TEST SET

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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/UAT 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

DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.

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

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

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

PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS

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

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the Unit should remain with the Unit.

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of the Declaration of Conformity Certificate to be

stored with the Operation Manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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

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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

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CHAPTER ONE

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

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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 and Testing Antenna 1-1-2 2

2.4 XPDR Setup and Testing Direct Connect 1-1-2 4

2.5 XPDR Setup and Testing Antenna Coupler Connect 1-1-2 5

2.6 XPDR Testing 1-1-2 6

2.6.1 ADS-B/GICB Testing 1-1-2 7

2.6.2 ADS-B MON 1-1-2 7

2.6.3 ADS-B GEN 1-1-2 8

2.6.4 GICB 1-1-2 9

2.6.5 Advisory Circular 1-1-2 9

2.7 DME Setup Antenna 1-1-2 10

2.8 DME Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 10

2.9 DME Setup Antenna Coupler Connect 1-1-2 11

2.10 DME Testing 1-1-2 11

2.11 TCAS (TAS) Setup Antenna 1-1-2 12

2.12 TCAS (TAS) Testing 1-1-2 13

2.13 TIS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 14

2.14 TIS Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 15

2.15 TIS Testing 1-1-2 15

2.16 UAT MON 1-1-2 16

2.17 UAT FIS-B GEN 1-1-2 18

2.18 UAT TIS-B GEN 1-1-2 19

2.19 UAT ADS-B GEN 1-1-2 20

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

3.3 Calibration 1-2-3 2

3.4 RS-232 Self-Test 1-2-3 2

3.5 Manual Self-Test 1-2-3 2

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Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page

SECTION 2 – OPERATION (cont) 1-2

4. Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1

4.1 General 1-2-4 1

4.2 Start-Up 1-2-4 2

4.3 Set-up General 1-2-4 2

4.4 XPDR (Transponder) 1-2-4 2

4.4.1 Configurations 1-2-4 2

4.4.2 Setup 1-2-4 3

4.4.3 Auto Test 1-2-4 8

4.4.4 Test List 1-2-4 10

4.4.5 Altitude Encoder 1-2-4 28

4.4.6 Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4 29

4.4.7 Antenna Coupler Procedure 1-2-4 29

4.4.8 “Over the Air” Ground Test 1-2-4 30

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

4.5 ADS-B General 1-2-4 31

4.5.1 ADS-B/GICB Modes 1-2-4 31

4.5.2 Setup ADS-B 1-2-4 32

4.5.3 ADS-B/GICB MAIN 1-2-4 34

4.5.4 ADS-B MON 1-2-4 34

4.5.5 Advisory Circular 1-2-4 57

4.5.6 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 63

4.5.7 GICB General 1-2-4 77

4.5.8 GICB Mode 1-2-4 77

4.6 UAT General 1-2-4 102

4.6.1 UAT Setup 1-2-4 102

4.6.2 FIS-B GEN 1-2-4 103

4.6.3 TIS-B GEN 1-2-4 107

4.6.4 TIS-B GEN Data 1-2-4 109

4.6.5 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 109

4.6.6 ADS-B GEN Data 1-2-4 112

4.6.7 ADS-B MON 1-2-4 112

4.6.8 GPS Status 1-2-4 123

4.7 DME 1-2-4 124

4.7.1 Setup 1-2-4 125

4.8 TCAS Mode 1-2-4 128

4.8.1 TCAS Operation Concept 1-2-4 128

4.8.2 TCAS (TAS) Testing 1-2-4 131

4.8.3 TCAS Setup 1-2-4 131

4.8.4 TCAS Screen 1-2-4 135

4.8.5 Setup-Scenario Data Screen 1-2-4 138

4.8.6 Monitor Screens 1-2-4 140

4.5.6.1 Surveillance Monitor 1-2-4 140

4.5.6.2 Broadcast Monitor 1-2-4 142

4.5.6.3 ATCRBS 1-2-4 144

4.8.7 Recommended Test Procedure 1-2-4 147

4.9 TIS General 1-2-4 149

4.9.1 TIS Mode 1-2-4 149

4.9.2 TIS Setup 1-2-4 149

4.10 Directional Antenna 1-2-4 153

4.11 Breakout Box 1-2-4 157

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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

Ramp Testing 1-1-2 3

Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2

IFR 6000 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

TCAS Protection Volume 1-2-4 35

Typical TCAS II Display 1-2-4 37

Recommended Test Locations 1-2-4 54

TIS Operation Flow Chart 1-2-4 131

Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 153

Ramp Testing 1-2-4 154

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

“TYPE” Subfield Code Definitions (DF=17 or 18) 1-2-4 61

“MOVEMENT” Subfield in ADS-B Surface Position Messages 1-2-4 67

Lateral Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 68

Longitudinal Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 68

GICB Supported BDS Registers 1-2-4 104

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