Viavi IFR 6000 Operating instructions

Type
Operating instructions
XPDR/DME
TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT
TEST SET
IFR 6000
Operation Manual
OPERATION MANUAL
XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT
TEST SET
IFR 6000
PUBLISHED BY
VIAVI Solutions, Inc.
COPYRIGHT VIAVI Solutions, Inc. 2019
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher.
Original Printing Mar 2005
Revision L0 Nov 2019
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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.
Product Warranty
Refer to http://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/warranty-information for the Product Warranty
information.
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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
The Declaration of Conformity Certificate included with
the Unit should remain with the Unit.
VIAVI 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 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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1-TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER ONE
IFR 6000 XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B/UAT 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 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
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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1-LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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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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1-LIST OF TABLES
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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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