Aeroflex IFR 6015 Operating instructions

T es t Set

Operation Manual

IFR 6015

TCAS/ADS-B/TIS

XPDR/DME

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OPERATION MANUAL

XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS

TEST SET

IFR 6015

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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 6015 XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS 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.

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

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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 6015. 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 6015 XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS TEST SET

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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 Antenna Coupler Connect 1-1-2 5

2.6 XPDR Testing 1-1-2 5

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

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 8

2.6.5 Advisory Circular 1-1-2 9

2.7 TACAN Setup Antenna 1-1-2 9

2.8 TACAN Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 9

2.9 TACAN Testing 1-1-2 10

2.10 TCAS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 10

2.11 TCAS Testing 1-1-2 11

2.12 TIS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 12

2.13 TIS Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 13

2.14 TIS Testing 1-1-2 14

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 3

4.3.2 Setup 1-2-4 4

4.3.3 Auto Test 1-2-4 8

4.3.4 Test List 1-2-4 11

4.3.5 Altitude Encoder 1-2-4 31

4.3.6 Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4 32

4.3.7 Antenna Coupler Procedure 1-2-4 33

4.3.8 “Over the Air” Ground Test 1-2-4 34

4.3.9 “Over the Air” Simulated Altitude Test 1-2-4 34

4.4 TACAN 1-2-4 35

4.4.1 DME 1-2-4 35

4.4.2 TACAN 1-2-4 37

4.4.3 TACAN Mode 1-2-4 44

4.4.4 Setup 1-2-4 50

4.5 TCAS Mode 1-2-4 52

4.5.1 TCAS Operation Concept 1-2-4 52

4.5.2 TCAS Testing 1-2-4 55

4.5.3 TCAS Setup 1-2-4 55

4.5.4 TCAS Screen 1-2-4 60

4.5.5 Setup-Scenario Data Screen 1-2-4 63

4.5.6 Monitor Screens 1-2-4 65

4.5.6.1 Surveillance Monitor 1-2-4 65

4.5.6.2 Broadcast Monitor 1-2-4 68

4.5.6.3 ATCRBS 1-2-4 70

4.5.7 Recommended Test Procedure 1-2-4 73

4.5.8 E-TCAS General 1-2-4 75

4.6 ADS-B General 1-2-4 76

4.6.1 ADS-B/GICB Modes 1-2-4 76

4.6.2 Setup ADS-B 1-2-4 76

4.6.3 ADS-B/GICB MAIN 1-2-4 78

4.6.4 ADS-B MON 1-2-4 78

4.6.5 Advisory Circular 1-2-4 96

4.6.6 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 101

4.6.7 GICB General 1-2-4 116

4.6.8 GICB Mode 1-2-4 116

4.7 TIS General 1-2-4 139

4.7.1 TIS Mode 1-2-4 139

4.7.2 TIS Setup 1-2-4 139

4.8 Directional Antenna 1-2-4 143

4.9 Breakout Box 1-2-4 147

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 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

Gaussian Pulse Pairs 1-2-4 37

DME Interrogation and Reply 1-2-4 37

TACAN Beacon Antenna 1-2-4 38

TACAN Beacon Antenna Construction 1-2-4 38

Composite TACAN Beacon Signal 1-2-4 39

Airborne Receiver Block Schematic 1-2-4 40

TACAN Pulse Signals 1-2-4 41

AN/ARN-84(V) TACAN Control Panel 1-2-4 42

15 Hz Cardioid Antenna Pattern 1-2-4 43

TACAN T/R Normal Mode Screen 1-2-4 45

TACAN T/R Range Only Screen 1-2-4 45

TACAN T/R Inverse Mode Screen 1-2-4 46

TACAN A/A Beacon Mode Screen 1-2-4 46

TACAN A/A Range Only Mode Screen 1-2-4 47

TACAN A/A Inverse Screen 1-2-4 47

TCAS Protection Volume 1-2-4 52

Typical TCAS II Display 1-2-4 54

Recommended Test Locations 1-2-4 73

TIS Operation Flow Chart 1-2-4 142

Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 145

Ramp Testing 1-2-4 146

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 29

TACAN References Pulses 1-2-4 38

TACAN Test Modes and Signals 1-2-4 44

Protection Volume Parameters Versus Altitude 1-2-4 53

SL: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 57

CA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 58

RI: Field (Acquisition) Valid Data 1-2-4 58

RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data 1-2-4 58

RAC: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 58

ARA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 59

FS: Field Display Data 1-2-4 59

DR: Field Display Data 1-2-4 59

CVC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66

VRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66

CHC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66

HRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66

ESB: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67

PC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67

RR: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67

DI: Field Display Data 1-2-4 68

ARA=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 69

RAC=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 70

“TYPE” Subfield Code Definitions (DF=17 or 18) 1-2-4 81

“MOVEMENT” Subfield in ADS-B Surface Position Messages 1-2-4 82

Lateral Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 83

Longitudinal Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 83

GICB Supported BDS Registers 1-2-4 117

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SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL

Unpacking

Special-design packing material inside this shipping carton provides maximum protection for the

IFR 6015. Avoid damaging the carton and packing material during equipment unpacking. Use the

following steps for unpacking the IFR 6015.

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

 Grasp the IFR 6015 transit case firmly, while restraining the shipping carton, and lift the

equipment and packing material vertically.

 Place the IFR 6015 transit case and end cap packing on a suitable flat, clean and dry surface.

 Remove the protective plastic bag from the IFR 6015 transit case.

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

 Store the shipping carton for future use should the IFR 6015 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 6015 with Standard Accessories

DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY

IFR 6015 72424 1

Power Supply 67366 1

Antenna 91771 1

Breakout Box 64580 1

Antenna Shield 64749 1

12 IN. Coaxial

Cable (Antenna)

62401 1

72 IN. Coaxial

Cable (Antenna)

112830 1

5 A Fuse 56080 1

Transit Case 10241 1

Power Cord

(US only)

62302 1

POWER CORD

(EUROPEAN)

64020 1

Operation Manual

(CD)

6097 1

Getting Started

Manual (paper)

6100 1

Antenna Coupler and Cable

OPTIONAL

ACCESSORIES

PART NUMBER QTY

Desk Top Stand 63656 1

Tripod 67474 1

Tripod, Dolly,

Stand

82553 1

25 ft TNC/TNC

COAXIAL CABLE

62462 1

50 ft TNC/TNC

COAXIAL CABLE

86336 1

UC-584 Dual

Antenna Coupler

Kit

112349 1

UC-584 Single

Antenna Coupler

Kit

112350 1

Maintenance

Manual (CD)

6095 1

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