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ATC-601-2
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OPERATION MANUAL
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Cable Statement:
A double shielded and properly terminated external interface cable must be used with this
equipment when interfacing with the COMM Connector.
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be 3 meters or less in length.
Nomenclature Statement:
I n t h i s m a n u a l t h e A T C - 6 0 1 , A T C - 6 0 1 T e st S e t , A T C - 6 0 1 R a m p T e st S e t o r T e st S e t r e f e r s t o t h e
ATC-601-2 Ramp Test Set.
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Removing the Chassis Assembly from 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 Chassis Assembly
removed from the Case Assembly.
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
USE OF PROBES
Check 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.
INTERNAL BATTERY
This unit contains a Sealed-Lead Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title C h a p t e r / S e ct i o n
Title Page
Copyright Page
Statements
Safety Page
Record of Revisions
List of Effective Pages
Table of Contents
I n t r o d u ct i o n
Chapter 1
Section 1 - Description 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 - Signal Formats
Appendix C - Auxiliary Equipment
Appendix D - M e t r i c / B r i t i s h I m p e r i a l C o n ve r si o n T a b l e w i t h N a u t i c a l D i s t a n c e C o n v e r s i o n s
Appendix E - Abbreviations
Appendix F - M o d e S A d d r e s s B l o c ks
Appendix G - M o d e S A d d r e s s B l o c ks ( e x p a n d e d l i s t )
Index
Battery/Voltage Instructions
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T h i s m a n u a l c o n t a i n s A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 o p e r a t i n g i n st r u ct i o n s f o r r a m p t e st i n g A T C R B S a n d M o d e S
T r a n s p o n d e r s . I t i s s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d e d t h a t p e r s o n n e l b e t h o r o u g h l y f a m i l i a r w i t h t h e co n t e n t s
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 - D E S C R I P T I O N ( p h ysi ca l d e scr i p t i o n o f t h e A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 )
Section 2 - O P E R A T I O N ( i n s t a l l a t i o n ; d e scr i p t i o n o f co n t r o l s, co n n e ct o r s a n d i n d i ca t o r s;
performance evaluation; general operating procedures and remote operation)
Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 4 - SHIPPING
Section 5 - STORAGE
INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER ONE
ATC- 601- 2 TEST SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL
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Battery Recharging 1-2-1 3
ATC-601-2 Front Panel 1-2-2 1
Flat Antenna 1-2-2 5
Sample Self Test Screens 1-2-3 2
Sample Diagnostics Screen 1-2-3 3
Sample Start-Up Screen 1-2-4 1
Sample Setup#1 Menu Screens 1-2-4 2
ATC-601-2 Position Chart 1-2-4 3
Sample Setup#3 Menu Screen 1-2-4 4
Sample Setup#4 Menu Screen 1-2-4 5
Sample Auto Test Screens 1-2-4 7
Sample Reply Delay Test Screens 1-2-4 16
Sample Reply Jitter Test Screens 1-2-4 17
Sample ATCRBS Reply Test Screens 1-2-4 17
Sample SLS Level Test Screens 1-2-4 18
S a m p l e A T C R B S O n l y A l l - C a l l T e s t S cr e e n s 1-2-4 18
Sample Mode S All-Call Test Screens 1-2-4 19
Sample Invalid Address Test Screens 1-2-4 19
Sample SPR On/Off Test Screens 1-2-4 19
Sample Mode S UF0 Test Screens 1-2-4 20
Sample Mode S UF4 Test Screens 1-2-4 21
Sample Mode S UF5 Test Screens 1-2-4 22
Sample Mode S UF11 Test Screens 1-2-4 23
Sample Mode S UF16 Test Screens 1-2-4 24
Sample Mode S UF20 Test Screens 1-2-4 25
Sample Mode S UF21 Test Screens 1-2-4 26
Sample Squitter Test Screens 1-2-4 27
Sample Frequency Test Screens 1-2-4 27
Sample Flight ID Test Screens 1-2-4 28
Sample Mode S UELM Test Screens 1-2-4 28
Sample Mode S DELM Test Screens 1-2-4 29
Sample Diversity Test Screens 1-2-4 30
Sample MTL Difference Test Screens 1-2-4 30
S a m p l e S e l e c t e d V e r t i c a l I n t e n t R e p o r t P a r t 1 S cr e e n 1-2-4 31
S a m p l e S e l e c t e d V e r t i c a l I n t e n t R e p o r t P a r t 2 S cr e e n 1-2-4 32
S a m p l e D a t a L i n k C a p a b i l i t y R e p o r t P a r t 1 S cr e e n 1-2-4 33
S a m p l e D a t a L i n k C a p a b i l i t y R e p o r t P a r t 2 S cr e e n 1-2-4 34
Sample Track & Turn Report Screen 1-2-4 35
S a m p l e H e a d i n g & S p e e d R e p o r t S cr e e n 1-2-4 36
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e P o s i t i o n S cr e e n ( G I C B ) 1-2-4 37
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e P o s i t i o n S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 37
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r S u r f a c e P o s i t i o n S cr e e n ( G I C B ) 1-2-4 38
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r S u r f a c e P o s i t i o n S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 38
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r I d e n t i f i c a t i o n & C a t e g o r y S cr e e n ( G C I B ) 1-2-4 39
E x t e n d e d S q u i t t e r I d e n t i f i c a t i o n & C a t e g o r y S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 39
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 1 S cr e e n ( G C I B ) 1-2-4 40
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 1 S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 40
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 2 S cr e e n ( G C I B ) 1-2-4 41
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 2 S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 41
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 3 S cr e e n ( G C I B ) 1-2-4 42
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E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o c i t y P a r t 3 S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 42
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r S t a t u s 1-2-4 43
S a m p l e C o m m o n U s a g e G I C B C a p a b i l i t y R e p o r t S cr e e n 1-2-4 44
S p e c i f i c S e r v i c e s G I C B C a p a b i l i t y R e p o r t S cr e e n 1-2-4 45
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r c r a f t S t a t u s S c r e e n ( G C I B ) 1-2-4 46
E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r cr a f t S t a t u s S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 ) 1-2-4 46
S a m p l e A C A S A ct i v e R e s o l u t i o n A d v i s o r y T e st S cr e e n 1-2-4 47
Sample Power Test Screens 1-2-4 49
Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 50
R a m p T e st i n g 1-2-4 51
Sample Setup#2 Menu Screen 1-2-5 2
ATC-601-2 - Host Cable Connections (9-Pin) 1-2-5 2
ATC-601-2 - Host Cable Connections (25-Pin) 1-2-5 2
Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 2
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LIST O F TABLES
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S p e ci f i e d F u s e R a t i n g s 1-2-1 2
Self Test Error Code Definitions 1-2-3 2
D i a g n o st i c s S i g n a l D e f i n i t i o n s 1-2-3 5
Screen Symbols Identification Chart 1-2-4 16
UELM Default Test Errors 1-2-4 28
DELM Default Test Errors 1-2-4 29
Common Usage GICB BDS 1-2-4 44
Command Syntax Punctuation 1-2-5 3
N o n sp e ci f i c C o m m a n d s 1-2-5 4
Error Queue Numbers and Messages 1-2-5 5
Display Screens 1-2-5 5
ATC-601-2 Specific Commands 1-2-5 6
LIST OF TABLES
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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION
O A b i l i t y t o t e st a t r a n sp o n d e r i n t h e a i r cr a f t
from a distance of up to 300 feet
( 9 1 . 4 m e t e r s) .
O L C D D i s p l a y w i t h a u t o m a t i c l i g h t se n si n g
illumination control.
O R F I / O , M o n i t o r , R e p l y V i d e o a n d S yn c
P u l s e o u t p u t s f o r u s e i n b e n c h t e st i n g .
O A u t o m a t i c p o w e r sh u t d o w n a f t e r
a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 m i n u t e s o f n o n - u se w h e n
ac power is not connected.
O S i z e a n d u s a b i l i t y t o a l l o w o n e p e r so n
operation on the ramp.
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1. INSTALLATION
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DO NOT TRANSMIT
INTO ANTENNA
TERMINAL
INTERR REPLY CHARGE
RED
1/2 WATT
MAX (CHARGING)
ANTENNA ATC-601 MONITOR SYNC
GREEN
(CHARGED)
RF I/O REPLY COMM
VIDEO
USE
AC PWR CONNECTOR
SE F
F2
FUS
E
AUTO PWR RUN SELF
SETUP
TEST TEST STOP TEST
USE
SE F
F1
FUS
E
POWER
100-120VAC 60Hz
220-240VAC 50Hz
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B a t t e r y R e ch a r g i n g
Figure 1
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16 17 18 19 20 1
2
15 DO NOT TRANSMIT
INTO ANTENNA
INTERR REPLY CHARGE
TERMINAL
1/2 WATT
MAX
13
USE
SE F
FUS F2
5
E
AUTO PWR RUN/ SELF
SETUP
TEST TEST STOP TEST
12 USE
SE F
F1
FUS
POWER
100-120VAC 60Hz
220-240VAC 50Hz
11
10 9 8 7 6 8107001
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2.1 FRONT PANEL
Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2.
4. SETUP Key O T e st t o p e r f o r m i n S i n g l e T e st .
5. FUSES O A n t e n n a t o b e t e st e d i n P o w e r T e st .
Provide safe operation with ac input O Diagnostics screen menu from Self
power applied to the ATC-601-2. Refer Test screen.
t o 1 - 2 - 1 . 5 f o r c o r r e c t f u s e s i z e a n d t yp e .
6. SELF TEST Key 11. POWER Key
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ITEM DESCRIPTION
14. DISPLAY
LCD readout displays various test
scr e e n s.
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2.2 FLAT ANTENNA
RUN/STOP Key.
Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 3.
21
DESCRIPTION
AN
21. ANTENNA PUSH BUTTON Switch
1. TE
H NN
R OL A I
Starts or stops testing, same as the
2. AN OT D A NS
A T
22. FLAT ANTENNA Connector (J29001)
F l a t A n t e n n a t o A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t .
D TE TE NT R
3. PO EP NN . P EN UC
R A O N T
BNC type connector is used to connect
ST WE ES U IN A IO
AN A R S ND T UP N F
UP
4. (1 TE RT TE AN ER DIR RI OR
. IN S T G
D 8 M NN G T EN TE EC HT PO
PO EP ET A AT AV N ST TL , D W
A
W RE ER SLO G ER S . Y A O ER
ER SS S W RO AG W T NO T
) I AI T E
TE PO . LY UN IN TC R ST
U D G. H C
ST W PW L TO R
AV ER EV AF
ER SW AR E ST T
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10 30
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SY
ST
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S,
M z
INC H
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z
S/
N dB
dB i
i
22
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FAILURE RUNNING
TEST GROUP VERIFIES CODE (H) ORDER
LO Control RF Valid ON/OFF status 00000001 2
LO Detect RF LO is locked. 00000002 16
RF Detect RF TX level out/attenuation 00000004 17
Battery Power Supply/ Voltage is within correct 00000010 1
Battery voltage range.
Non-Volatile RAM Power Supply/ Battery has sufficient power for 00000020 Only on
Battery Battery RAM to retain memory. power-up
DSP Initialization Digital Handshake routine 00000040 18
Reply Decoder Digital Solicited ATCRBS reply 00000100 10
Solicited Mode S reply 00000200 9
Unsolicited Mode S reply 00000400 8
(squitter)
IF Loop RF Background level (0 dB) 00020000 19
SLS/foreground ratio (9 dB) 00100000 20
DSP does not measure a 00200000 21
non-existent signal.
UART Digital RS-232 loop back 00400000 12
Pulse Wrap Digital PULSE to DPSK timing 00800000 11
RAM Digital Dual Port RAM (DPR) 01000000 3
Video RAM 02000000 4
Non-Volatile RAM 04000000 6
Display RAM 08000000 5
Attenuator #1 Digital Level at endline diodes 10000000 13
Attenuator #2 Digital Level at midline diodes 20000000 13
LO Compensation Digital DCXO control voltage 40000000 15
LED Digital Interrogation and reply drivers 80000000 7
NOTE: Multiple failures are indicated by the sum of the error codes.
NOTE: If the DPR Test fails, the Self Test does not run the subsequent RAM tests.
Self Test Error Code Definitions
Table 2
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Refer to 1-2-3, Figure 5.
** DIAGNOSTICS **
SIGNAL TYPE: ATC_C PRF: 235
ATTENUATION: 5 ADDRESS: 3FABF2
DATA: 5 1
INTERROGATIONS: 2 FAILURES:
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e D i a g n o st i cs S cr e e n
Figure 5
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE STEP PROCEDURE
DIAGNOSTICS WITH ANTENNA
O SIGNAL TYPE:
CONNECTED TO ATC-601-2
TEST SET. TRANSMISSION S e t i n t e r r o g a t i o n si g n a l t r a n sm i t t e d
SIGNALS USED IN by ATC-601-2. (The interrogation
DIAGNOSTICS MAY INTERFERE signal is the same as the
WITH OTHER AREA i n t e r r o g a t i o n s e n t i n A u t o T e st a n d
TRANSPONDER OPERATION applicable Single Tests.) Refer to
AND/OR VIOLATE FCC RULES 1 - 2 - 3 , T a b l e 3 f o r ch o i ce o f si g n a l s.
AND REGULATIONS, PART 87,
GOVERNING SIGNAL O PRF:
TRANSMISSIONS FOR LAND Set interrogation rate from 1 to 235
TEST STATIONS. i n t e r r o g a t i o n s p e r se co n d . ( M o d e S
signals are limited to a PRF of 78.
STEP PROCEDURE S e l e ct a b l e P R F s [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ,
1. P r e s s S E L F T E S T K e y t o e n t e r S e l f T e st 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18,
scr e e n . 20, 21, 24, 26, 29, 34, 39, 47, 59, 78,
118 or 235] are rounded quotients of
2. P r e s s e i t h e r o f t h e S E L E C T K e ys t o e n t e r 2 3 5 d i v i d e d b y w h o l e n u m b e r s. )
Diagnostics screen.
O ATTENUATION:
CAUTION: MAXIMUM INPUT TO THE RF I/O
CONNECTOR CANNOT EXCEED Set attenuation of incoming
+59 dBm (800 W). si g n a l / A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 o u t p u t f r o m 0 t o
100 steps with each step
3. Connect a transponder or reply generator r e p r e se n t i n g 0 . 5 d B ( 0 = n o
to RF I/O Connector, for testing the attenuation).
ATC-601-2 reply decoder.
O ADDRESS:
NOTE: Interrogation generation may be
tested by running Diagnostics S e t a d d r e ss se n t i n M o d e S
Test with or without connecting i n t e r r o g a t i o n s. ( A d d r e ss i s
a n yt h i n g t o t h e A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 T e st changeable in three separate
Set. sections, each ranging from 00 to FF
[hexadecimal].)
4. Use SLEW Keys to change values or
si g n a l t y p e . U s e S E L E C T K e ys t o
change items. (Cursor line indicates
item selected.)
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5. P r e ss R U N / S T O P K e y t o i n i t i a t e t e s t a n d
d i sp l a y f o l l o w i n g i n f o r m a t i o n :
O DATA:
Shows most recent reply information
in hexadecimal form. Refer to
Appendix C for reply definition. A
two-digit, hexadecimal status byte
follows the data field. ATC-601-2
cu r r e n t l y u s e s o n l y t h e l e a s t
significant digit (LSD) with status
definition as follows:
For ATCRBS:
LSD=0, 2, 4, 6, 8, A, C or E indicates
u n s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
LSD=1, 3, 5, 7, 9, B, D or F indicates
s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
For Mode S:
LSD=0, 4, 8 or C indicates invalid,
u n s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
LSD=1, 5, 9 or D indicates valid,
u n s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
LSD=2, 6, A or E indicates invalid,
s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
LSD=3, 7, B or F indicates valid,
s o l i c i t e d r e p l y.
O INTERROGATIONS:
Indicates number of interrogations
transmitted.
O FAILURES:
Indicates number of interrogations
t r a n sm i t t e d t h a t r e ce i ve d n o r e p l y.
6. Press RUN/STOP Key to stop test.
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O A u t o T e s t r u n s t h r o u g h a g r o u p o f t e st s
ch e cki n g f u n c t i o n a n d o p e r a t i o n o f t h e
transponder.
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4.3 SETUP
** SETUP#1 MENU **
UUT ANTENNA: RANGE HEIGHT
TOP = 11 18
BOTTOM = 45 8
SELECTED = BOTTOM
GAIN_13=11.5 GAIN_19=12. LOSS=1.
** SETUP#1 MENU **
UUT ANTENNA: RANGE HEIGHT
TOP = 11 18
BOTTOM = 45 8
SELECTED = TOP
GAIN_13=11.5 GAIN_19=12. LOSS=1.
** SETUP#1 MENU **
UUT ANTENNA: RANGE HEIGHT
TOP = 25 18 **ERROR**
BOTTOM = 45 8
SELECTED = TOP
GAIN_13=11.5 GAIN_19=12. LOSS=1.
** SETUP#1 MENU **
UUT ANTENNA: RANGE HEIGHT
TOP = 11 18
BOTTOM = 8 * DIRECT *
SELECTED = BOTTOM
GAIN_13=11.5 GAIN_19=12. LOSS=1.
S a m p l e S e t u p # 1 M e n u S cr e e n s
Figure 7
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25/7.6
POWER
20/6.1 TEST
OUT OF RANGE
TOO CLOSE
VALID
15/4.6
POWER
10/3.0 TEST
INVALID
5/1.5
6/1.8
50/15.2
100/30.5
150/45.7
200/61.0
250/76.2
300/91.4
RANGE FROM ATC-601 TO UUT ANTENNA, GROUND DISTANCE (FT/M) 8102005
A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 P o si t i o n C h a r t
Figure 8
3. E n t e r i n f o r m a t i o n u s i n g S L E W K e ys t o O SELECTED:
c h a n g e v a l u e s a n d S E L E C T K e ys t o
S e l e ct U U T A n t e n n a t e st e d i n A u t o ,
change parameters. (Cursor line
S i n g l e a n d P o w e r T e st s. S e l e ct i o n
i n d i ca t e s p a r a m e t e r s e l e c t e d . )
determines what set of Range and
NOTE: The SLEW Keys have different H e i g h t va l u e s a r e u se d f o r A u t o ,
rates of change according to S i n g l e a n d P o w e r T e s t c a l cu l a t i o n s.
item and the way keys are
NOTE: A ct u a l U U T A n t e n n a t e st e d
p r e s s e d . P r e s s a n d r e l e a se a
depends upon shielding or
key to change a value by one
disconnecting the UUT Antenna
foot. Press and hold a key to
not being tested.
change Range values in ten foot
i n cr e m e n t s a n d H e i g h t va l u e s i n O GAIN 1030/GAIN 1090:
five foot increments.
S e t G a i n i n d B i , o f T e st S e t a n t e n n a
Set following parameters: at 1030 MHz and 1090 MHz (noted on
Flat Antenna).
O RANGE:
O LOSS:
Set ground distance from ATC-601-2
to UUT Antenna, in feet. (If Set Coaxial Cable Loss in dB, of
ATC-601-2 is not within effective A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 a n t e n n a o r d i r e ct co n n e ct
range per 1-2-4, Figure 8, DISPLAY cable (noted on coaxial tag).
indicates an error and shows BAD
SETUP! message in top line.) Set to 4. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t S e t u p # 1 M e n u .
0 for direct connection (indicated on
DISPLAY). Set to >0 when using
Test Set antenna.
O HEIGHT:
S e t v e r t i c a l d i s t a n c e f r o m T e st S e t
antenna to UUT Antenna, in feet.
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STEP PROCEDURE U se r e n t r y f o r l o ca l l a t i t u d e i n
degrees minutes and seconds.
1. P r e ss S E T U P K e y t h r e e t i m e s ( o r t w i ce
from Setup#1 Menu or once from Setup#2 NOTE: Required for decode of
Menu) to enter Setup#3 Menu. E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r S u r f a ce
ATC-601-2 displays information from last P o si t i o n .
Setup#3 Menu.
O LLONG:
2. Enter information using SLEW Keys to
change values and SELECT Keys to U se r e n t r y f o r l o ca l l o n g i t u d e i n
change parameters. (Cursor line degrees minutes and seconds.
indicates parameter selected.) NOTE: Required for decode of
Set following parameters: E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r S u r f a ce
P o si t i o n .
O POWER (ERP) UNITS:
O RECALL DATA:
Set ERP measurement units used in
Power Test (dBm, dBw or WATTS). S e t t e st d a t a t o r e ca l l f r o m m e m o r y
Default is dBm. ( 1 o r 2 f o r M e m o r y L o ca t i o n 1 o r 2 ) .
Default is 1.
O POSITION DECODE (POS):
Press RUN/STOP Key to recall test
Select decode method of Extended data. ( A p e r i o d d i sp l a ye d t o t h e r i g h t
Squitter Airborne or Surface Latitude of the test data selection indicates
and Longitude. The decode types are r e ca l l h a s o ccu r r e d . )
GLOBAL or LOCAL. Default is
GLOBAL. O STORE DATA:
** SETUP#3 MENU **
POWER (ERP) UNITS = WATTS POS= GLOBAL
DIVERSITY TEST = ON SPEC SERV = GICB
RECALL TEST DATA = 1 STORE DATA = 1
LLAT= 37 39 00 N LLONG= 97 25 48 W
Change store/recall field then press RUN
S a m p l e S e t u p # 3 M e n u S cr e e n
Figure 9
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STEP PROCEDURE T h e S e t u p # 4 M e n u c o n t a i n s C o n t r a st i n t e r f a ce
parameter used for setting the contrast level of
O SPEC SERV:
the display.
Set Special Services to either GICB
STEP PROCEDURE
o r D F 1 7 . W h e n s e t t o G I C B , T e st S e t
uses Ground Initiated Comm B 1. P r e ss S E T U P K e y f o u r t i m e s ( o r t h r e e
transactions to extract data from t i m e s f r o m S e t u p # 1 M e n u , t w i ce f r o m
transponders BDS registers and Setup#2 Menu or once from Setup#3
display decoded BDS content in Menu) to enter Setup#4 Menu.
1 8 s c r e e n s . W h e n s e t t o D F 1 7 , T e st A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 d i s p l a y s i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m l a st
Set listens to extended squitters and Setup#4 Menu.
decodes and displays data.
2. E n t e r i n f o r m a t i o n u si n g S L E W K e ys t o
NOTE: Transponder must be at change values.
l e a st L e ve l 2 a n d h a ve A D L P
S e t f o l l o w i n g p a r a m e t e r s:
co n n e ct e d o r i n co r p o r a t e d i n
d e si g n o f t r a n sp o n d e r t o O CONTRAST:
allow subsytem data from
GPS/NAV to be loaded into S e t C o n t r a s t l e v e l o f t h e d i sp l a y f r o m
or extracted from BDS -50 to +50. Default is 0.
registers.
NOTE: O n l y c e r t a i n B D S r e g i st e r s
a r e a v a i l a b l e vi a e x t e n d e d
squitter.
M e m o r y L o c a t i o n f o r s t o r i n g cu r r e n t
t e s t d a t a ( 1 o r 2 f o r M e m o r y L o ca t i o n
1 or 2). Default is 1.
Press RUN/STOP Key to store current
t e s t d a t a . ( A p e r i o d d i s p l a ye d t o t h e
right of the Memory Location
se l e c t i o n i n d i c a t e s t h e s t o r e h a s
occurred, overwriting any previously
stored test data.)
3. Press any key to exit Setup#3 Menu.
** SETUP#4 MENU **
CONTRAST:+0
S a m p l e S e t u p # 4 M e n u S cr e e n
Figure 10
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4.4.1 Description
The Auto Test determines operational SCREEN DESCRIPTION
t r a n s p o n d e r m o d e s ( A , C a n d / o r S ) . T h e T e st
3. ATCRBS Reply
Set interrogates at a level 4 dB above MTL.
After performing the Auto Test, the ATC-601-2 Interrogates with ATCRBS (Modes A and
st o r e s t h e i n f o r m a t i o n i n b a t t e r y b a c k e d u p C) interrogations and verifies:
m e m o r y. A u t o T e s t c o m p r i s e s T e s t S c r e e n s
1 through 39. O F1 to F2 spacing is 20.3 s
( 0 . 1 0 s) .
NOTE: The Power Test is displayed on the
Auto Test Screen. O F7 and F2 pulse width between the
0.5 amplitude points on the leading
SCREEN DESCRIPTION and trailing edge is 0.45 s
( 0 . 1 0 s) .
Mode Test
4. SLS Level
Identifies modes of operation. The Mode
Test interrogates with Mode A, Mode C NOTE: B e ca u se i n t e r r o g a t i o n w i t h S L S
and ATCRBS (Mode C)/Mode S All-Call a t - 9 d B i s se n t a t M T L p l u s
to determine reply modes of the 1 2 d B , t h e S L S T e st m u st b e r u n
t r a n sp o n d e r . T h e se a r e t h e m o d e s w i t h i n 9 5 f e e t ( 2 8 . 9 6 m e t e r s) o f
t e st e d d u r i n g t h e A u t o T e st se q u e n ce . UUT Antenna being tested.
NOTE: This is internal to software; no I n t e r r o g a t e s w i t h va l i d A T C R B S
s c r e e n i s d i sp l a ye d . interrogations including P2 pulse.
Interrogations are conducted with P2
1. Reply Delay
level at -9 dB and then again at 0 dB.
Interrogates with valid modes and T e st ve r i f i e s:
ve r i f i e s r e p l y d e l a y m i n u s r a n g e d e l a y
O Transponder does not reply when P2
( a ve r a g e o f b e s t 8 o f 1 3 r e p l i e s ) e q u a l s :
l e ve l i s a t 0 d B ( U U T i s su p p r e sse d ) .
O 128.00 s (0.25 s) for Mode S
O Transponder replies when P2 level is
O 128.00 s (0.50 s) for Intermode a t - 9 d B ( U U T i s n o t su p p r e sse d ) .
(All-Call) 5. ATCRBS Only All-Call
O 3.00 s (0.50 s) for ATCRBS Interrogates with an ATCRBS only All-
NOTE: Range delay is 2.03 ns/ft Call and verifies Mode S transponders do
(6.67 ns/m), calculated from the n o t r e p l y.
va l u e s i n t h e S e t u p M e n u . 6. Mode S All-Call
2. Reply Jitter Interrogates with the ATCRBS (Mode
Interrogates with valid modes and A ) / M o d e S A l l - C a l l . A d d r e ss r e ce i ve d i n
ve r i f i e s, u si n g b e s t 2 4 o f 3 9 r e p l i e s , D o w n l i n k F o r m a t ( D F ) 1 1 i s t h e n u se d i n
r e p l y j i t t e r ( c h a n g e s i n r e p l y d e l a y ) i s: an Uplink Format (UF) 4 interrogation to
solicit a DF4 reply. The address
O 0.08 s for Mode S received is decoded and compared with
t h e a d d r e ss se n t . T h e M o d e S A l l - C a l l
O 0.10 s for Intermode (All-Call) and
Test Screen also displays the Tail
ATCRBS
N u m b e r o f t h e a i r cr a f t .
The ATC-601-2 decodes the Mode S
reply address to obtain the Tail Number
f o r va r i o u s co u n t r i e s ( i f su p p o r t e d ) .
Refer to Appendix F.
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** AUTO TEST **
MODES TESTED - FREQ:
MODES PASSED - ERP:
MODES FAILED - MTL:
DIVERSITY ISOLATION:
*** TEST RUNNING ***
S a m p l e A u t o T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 11
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20. Mode S DELM 24. Selected Vert Intent Report BDS 4,0
Part 2
Interrogates with Mode S UF4 (Comm A,
altitude request), RR=17 (long reply), Continuation of report.
DI=7, RRS=0, verifying that DELM is
25. Data Link Capability Report BDS 1,0
supported by the transponder from the
Part 1
d a t a l i n k ca p a b i l i t i e s r e p o r t .
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7
Interrogates with Mode S UF4 ELM
R R S = 0 , d e c o d e s D F 2 0 r e p l y a n d d i s p l a ys
reservation. Verifies reply received is a
data link capability report.
DF20 ELM Reservation (Comm-B).
NOTE: Data is displayed over two
Interrogates with Mode S UF24 (Comm-
scr e e n s: P a r t 1 a n d P a r t 2 .
C) requesting Comm-D DELMs. Verifies
reply received is Mode S DF24 (Comm-D) NOTE: Not available as DF17.
w i t h c o r r e c t n u m b e r o f E L M s e g m e n t s.
26. Data Link Capability Report BDS 1,0
I n t e r r o g a t e s w i t h M o d e S U F 4 E L M c l o se - Part 2
out. Verifies reply received is a DF20
E L M cl o se - o u t ( C o m m - B ) . N o r e p l y t o Continuation of report.
the DELM test sequence does not fail 27. Track & Turn Report BDS 5,0
Mode S in Auto Test.
Interrogates with UF4 RR=21 DI=7
NOTE: Transponder Level 4 required. RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and
21. Diversity d i sp l a ys t r a ck a n d t u r n r e p o r t .
V e r i f i e s d i ve r si t y i so l a t i o n ( p o w e r l e ve l NOTE: A D L P ( A i r D a t a L i n k P r o ce sso r )
difference between UUT On antenna must be installed or transponder
squitters and Off antenna squitters) is m u st h a ve e m b e d d e d A D L P t o
20 dB. Diversity isolation is displayed r e ce i ve d a t a f r o m su b syst e m .
i n A u t o T e st s c r e e n . D F 1 1 s q u i t t e r s a r e NOTE: Not available as DF17.
used for this test.
28. Heading & Speed Report BDS 6,0
NOTE: To insure 20 dB dynamic range
f o r D i v e r si t y T e s t , t e s t m u s t b e Interrogates with UF4 RR=22 DI=7
r u n w i t h i n 5 0 f e e t ( 1 5 . 2 4 m e t e r s) RRS=0, decodes DF20 reply and
of UUT Antenna being tested. displays heading and speed report.
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33. Airborne Velocity BDS 0,9 Part 2 Each bit set indicates capability
su p p o r t e d f o r B D S 3 , 9 t o 7 , 0 .
Continuation of report.
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and
34. Airborne Velocity BDS 0,9 Part 3 R R S = 1 0 . D F 2 0 r e p l y B D S r e g i st e r
Continuation of report. co n t e n t d i sp l a ye d a s 1 4 H E X d i g i t s.
35. Ext Squitter Status BDS 0,7 Each bit set indicates capability
su p p o r t e d f o r B D S 7 , 1 t o A , 8 .
GICB: Interrogates with UF4 RR=16
DI=7 RRS=7, decodes DF20 Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and
r e p l y a n d d i sp l a ys e x t e n d e d R R S = 1 1 . D F 2 0 r e p l y B D S r e g i st e r
squitter status. co n t e n t d i sp l a ye d a s 1 4 H E X d i g i t s.
36. Common Usage GICB Cap Report BDS DF17: Receives extended squitter
1,7 decodes and displays aircraft
st a t u s.
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7
RRS=7, decodes DF20 reply and displays NOTE: DF17s are not run as part of the
27. Common Usage GICB Cap Report A u t o T e st .
BDS 1,7. NOTE: A D L P ( A i r D a t a L i n k P r o ce sso r )
NOTE: Not available as DF17. must be installed or transponder
m u st h a ve e m b e d d e d A D L P t o
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 r e ce i ve d a t a f r o m su b syst e m .
RRS=7, decodes DF20 reply and
d i s p l a y s c o m m o n u sa g e G I C B ca p a b i l i t y NOTE: Setup Menu #3 SPEC SERV
report. f i e l d m a y b e se t t o G I C B t o
display this BDS register via
37. Specific Services GICB Cap Report G I C B t r a n sa ct i o n s o r t o D F 1 7 t o
BDS 1,8 to 1,C display data received via DF17
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and e xt e n d e d sq u i t t e r s.
RRS=8. DF20 reply BDS register
content displayed as 14 HEX digits.
E a ch b i t se t i n d i c a t e s c a p a b i l i t y
su p p o r t e d f o r B D S 0 , 1 t o 3 , 8 .
Interrogates with UF4 RR=17 DI=7 and
RRS=9. DF20 reply BDS register
content displayed as 14 HEX digits.
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4.4.3 "Over the Air" Ground Test 4.4.4 "Over the Air" Simulated Altitude
Procedure (UUT Aircraft Altitude Test Procedure (UUT Aircraft Altitude
Reporting System dAirfield Altitude) Reporting System >Airfield Altitude
["Pumped Up"])
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE
1. Perform Setup#1 Menu procedure, refer 1. P e r f o r m S e t u p # 1 M e n u p r o ce d u r e , r e f e r
to 1-2-4.3.1. to 1-2-4.3.1).
2. Connect Test Set antenna to ATC-601-2 2. C o n n e ct T e st S e t a n t e n n a t o A T C - 6 0 1 - 2
ANTENNA Connector. Position Test Set A N T E N N A C o n n e ct o r .
antenna facing UUT Antenna at Setup#1
3. Shield UUT antenna being tested with
Menu Range.
Antenna Shield. Refer to Appendix C.
3. Either shield with Antenna Shield (refer E i t h e r sh i e l d w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d o r
to Appendix C) or disconnect and disconnect and terminate UUT Antenna
terminate UUT Antenna not being tested. not being tested. Deactivate other area
Deactivate other area transponders or transponders or position transponders
p o si t i o n t r a n s p o n d e r s a t l e a s t t h r e e > 5 0 f e e t ( 1 5 . 2 4 m e t e r s) f r o m t h e T e st
times the Setup#1 Menu Range from the Set antenna.
Test Set antenna.
NOTE: The Antenna Shield causes
4. P r e s s A U T O T E S T K e y t o e n t e r A u t o T e st f a i l u r e i n d i ca t i o n s f o r D i ve r si t y,
screen. (The ATC-601-2 shows the M T L D i f f e r e n ce a n d P o w e r
results of the last Auto Test on the Tests. The Antenna Shield may
DISPLAY.) ca u se f a i l u r e i n d i ca t i o n s f o r t h e
F r e q u e n cy t e st . S u ch
5. Press RUN/STOP Key or ANTENNA
indications may be disregarded.
PUSH BUTTON Switch (if Flat Antenna is
F r e q u e n cy, D i ve r si t y, M T L
being used) to run Auto Test. (TEST
D i f f e r e n ce a n d P o w e r t e st s a r e
RUNNING and asterisks in bottom line of
verified without the Antenna
DISPLAY indicate test is running.)
Shield.
6. Press RUN/STOP Key or ANTENNA
4. P o si t i o n F l a t A n t e n n a 2 0 f e e t
PUSH BUTTON Switch (if Flat Antenna is
( 6 . 1 m e t e r s) f r o m t r a n sp o n d e r a n t e n n a
b e i n g u se d ) a t a n y t i m e t o s t o p t e s t ( n o n -
being tested. Adjust Setup#1 Menu
resumable); otherwise, Auto Test runs
a cco r d i n g l y.
u n t i l a l l t e st s a r e c o m p l e t e .
5. P r e ss A U T O T E S T K e y t o e n t e r A u t o T e st
7. Verify modes (A, C and/or S) tested,
scr e e n . ( T h e A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 sh o w s t h e
p a s s e d a n d f a i l e d a s i n d i ca t e d o n
r e su l t s o f t h e l a st A u t o T e st o n t h e
DISPLAY. Verify UUT frequency, power
DISPLAY.)
m e a su r e m e n t s a n d d i v e r s i t y i s o l a t i o n a s
indicated on DISPLAY. If any test 6. Press RUN/STOP Key or ANTENNA
se ct i o n f a i l s o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n i s P U S H B U T T O N S w i t ch ( i f F l a t A n t e n n a i s
n e e d e d , r e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 . 5 f o r S i n g l e T e st b e i n g u se d ) t o r u n A u t o T e st . ( T E S T
and/or 1-2-4.6 for Power Test. R U N N I N G a n d a st e r i s k s i n b o t t o m l i n e o f
D I S P L A Y i n d i ca t e t e st i s r u n n i n g . )
7. Press RUN/STOP Key or ANTENNA
P U S H B U T T O N S w i t ch ( i f F l a t A n t e n n a i s
being used) at any time to stop test (non-
r e su m a b l e ) ; o t h e r w i se , A u t o T e st r u n s
until all tests are complete.
8. V e r i f y m o d e s ( A , C a n d / o r S ) t e st e d ,
passed or failed as indicated on
D I S P L A Y . I f a n y t e st se ct i o n f a i l s o r
more information is needed, refer to
1 - 2 - 4 . 5 f o r S i n g l e T e st .
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3. ATCRBS Reply
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 14. ** ATCRBS REPLY TEST - NO REPLY **
F1 TO F2 SPACING A: C:
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with Modes
F1 PULSE WIDTH A: C:
A and C.
F2 PULSE WIDTH A: C:
T h e A T C R B S R e p l y t e s t v e r i f i e s: CODE= ALT= [ ]
Press RUN to start
O F 1 t o F 2 s p a c i n g i s 2 0 . 3 s ( 0 . 1 0 s)
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** SLS LEVEL TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 15.
-9 dB: REPLY
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with dB: NO REPLY
ATCRBS Modes A and C interrogations
including the P2 SLS pulse, verifying Press RUN to start
va l i d r e p l i e s a r e r e c e i v e d w h e n P 2 l e v e l
is set at -9 dB and no reply is received
when P2 level is set at 0 dB. DISPLAY ** SLS LEVEL TEST - FAILED **
indicates results.
-9 dB: REPLY
NOTE: Because interrogation with SLS dB: REPLY
at -9 dB is sent at MTL + 12 dB,
SLS Test must be run within Press RUN to start
95 feet (28.96 meters) of UUT
Antenna being tested.
** SLS LEVEL TEST - FAILED **
-9 dB: NO REPLY
dB: NO REPLY
S a m p l e S L S L e ve l T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 15
5. ATCRBS Only All-Call
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 16.
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with an
** ATC ONLY ALL-CALL TEST - PASSED **
ATCRBS only All-Call and verifies no
PASSED TEST
reply is received from Mode S
t r a n sp o n d e r s . D I S P L A Y i n d i c a t e s
results.
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e A T C R B S O n l y A l l - C a l l T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 16
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6. Mode S All-Call
** MODE S ALL-CALL TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 17. ALL CALL ADDRESS = 3AC421 [1654241]
TAIL NUMBER = N12345 United States
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with the
ATCRBS (Mode A)/Mode S All-Call and
d i sp l a y s t h e D F 1 1 r e p l y a d d r e ss . T h i s Press RUN to start
address is then sent in a UF4
interrogation. The DF4 reply address is
indicated on DISPLAY and compared with ** MODE S ALL-CALL TEST - FAILED **
the one used. Test fails if Mode S reply ALL CALL ADDRESS = 3BD532 [16752462]
is not received or address is TAIL NUMBER = N12345 United States
i n co n s i s t e n t . DF4 REPLY ADDRESS= 3AC421
S a m p l e M o d e S A l l - C a l l T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 17
S a m p l e I n va l i d A d d r e ss T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 18
8 SPR On/Off
** SPR ON/OFF TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 19.
SPR ON : REPLY
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with a Mode
SPR OFF: NO REPLY
S interrogation with SPR On and
i n d i ca t e s i f r e p l y i s r e c e i v e d . T h e s a m e
Press RUN to start
interrogation is sent again with SPR Off
and test verifies no reply is received.
DISPLAY indicates results. ** SPR ON/OFF TEST - FAILED **
SPR ON : REPLY
SPR OFF: REPLY
S a m p l e S P R O n / O f f T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 19
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9. Mode S UF0
** MODE S UF TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 20.
DF VS=1 SL= RI= AC= 1,7 FT
The ATC-601-2 interrogates with UF0 ADDRESS=3AC421
ve r i f yi n g a r e p l y i s r e c e i v e d h a v i n g
correct altitude, same address and Press RUN to start
correct format. Altitude reported in DF0
i s co m p a r e d w i t h a l t i t u d e r e p o r t e d d u r i n g
Mode Test in valid ATCRBS Mode C ** MODE S UF TEST - FAILED **
r e p l y . A d d r e s s i s c o m p a r e d w i t h a d d r e ss
reported during Mode Test in DF11 reply. DF VS=1 SL= RI= AC= 1,8 FT
The DISPLAY indicates the Downlink ADDRESS=3AC421
Format Fields. If test fails because of MODE C ALT= 1,7 FT
i n co r r e ct a l t i t u d e , M o d e C a l t i t u d e i s Press RUN to start
d i sp l a ye d . I f t e s t f a i l s b e c a u s e o f w r o n g
a d d r e ss, D F 1 1 a d d r e s s i s d i s p l a y e d . ** MODE S UF TEST - FAILED **
UF0 AQ bit is "1" for requesting airspeed
information in DF0 RI field. DF VS=1 SL= RI= AC= 1,7 FT
NOTE: AC field blanks out if invalid ADDRESS=3BD432
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II CODE= PASSED
SI CODE= 48->63
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e M o d e S U F 1 1 T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 23
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16. Squitter
** SQUITTER TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 27. DF11 PERIOD = 1. SECONDS
TAIL NUMBER = N12345 United States
The Squitter test verifies the time period SQUITTER ADDRESS= 3AC421 [1654241]
between UUT squitters is 0.8 to 2.4 sec. DF17 DETECTED = YES
The ATC-601-2 displays the measured Press RUN to start
time between UUT squitters along with
t h e sq u i t t e r a d d r e s s ( h e x a d e c i m a l a n d
o ct a l ) a n d t a i l n u m b e r . T h e t e s t a l s o ** SQUITTER TEST - FAILED **
verifies that DF17 Extended Squitters DF11 PERIOD = 2.64 SECONDS
h a ve b e e n d e t e c t e d . TAIL NUMBER = N12345 United States
SQUITTER ADDRESS= 3AC421 [1654241]
DF17 DETECTED = YES
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e S q u i t t e r T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 27
17. Frequency
** FREQUENCY TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 28.
The Frequency test verifies UUT FREQUENCY = 192.3 MHz
frequency is 1090 MHz (3 MHz). The
ATC-601-2 displays the UUT frequency.
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e F r e q u e n cy T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 28
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NUMBER ERROR
0 No error, Test passed ** MODE S UELM TEST - PASSED **
1 18 seconds Timeout/Closeout reply
RES: DF2 DR=15 IIS=F IDS=2
not received
ACK: DF24 KE=1 ND=0 TAS=F
CLO: DF2 DR=15 IIS=F IDS=2
10 Mode S reply not received ADDRESS=3AC421 ERROR=0
11 Long reply not received Press RUN to start
12 DF20 not received
13 Received bad address/all 0s or all 1s ** MODE S UELM TEST - FAILED **
14 IDS2 RES: DF20 DR=15 IIS=F IDS=2
15 IIS not same as in reservation
ACK: DF20 KE= ND= TAS=
interrogation
CLO: DF20 DR=15 IIS=F IDS=2
ADDRESS=3AC421 ERROR=22
20 Mode S ELM reply not received Press RUN to start
21 Long ELM reply not received
22 DF24 not received ** MODE S UELM TEST NOT AVAIL **
23 Received bad address/all 0s or all 1s RES: DF DR= IIS= IDS=
24 KE1 ACK: DF KE= ND= TAS=
25 TAS=wrong sum number of segments
CLO: DF DR= IIS= IDS=
ADDRESS= ERROR=
30 Mode S closeout reply not received Press RUN to start
31 Long closeout reply not received
32 Closeout DF20 not received S a m p l e M o d e S U E L M T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 30
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21. Diversity
** DIVERSITY TEST - PASSED **
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 32.
DIVERSITY ISOLATION: 27 dB
T h e D i v e r si t y t e s t v e r i f i e s U U T d i v e r si t y
isolation (difference between "On"
a n t e n n a sq u i t t e r s a n d " O f f " a n t e n n a Press RUN to start
sq u i t t e r s) i s 2 0 d B . A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 d i s p l a ys
diversity isolation in dB. Test only runs
if set in Setup#3 Menu. ** DIVERSITY TEST - FAILED **
NOTE: To insure 20 dB dynamic DIVERSITY ISOLATION: +++++
range, test must be run within SATURATED
50 feet (15.24 meters) of UUT
Antenna being tested. Press RUN to start
DIVERSITY ISOLATION: 18 dB
S a m p l e D i ve r si t y T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 32
22. MTL Difference
Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 33.
** MTL DIFFERENCE TEST - PASSED **
V e r i f i e s R e ce i v e r S e n s i t i v i t y o r M T L t o
Mode A interrogations does not differ MODE A MTL - MODE C MTL = .2 dB
more than 1 dB from MTL to Mode C
interrogations. The MTL difference,
b a se d o n t h e a v e r a g e o f 1 0 0 M o d e A a n d Press RUN to start
100 Mode C interrogations, is displayed.
** MTL DIFFERENCE TEST - FAILED **
S a m p l e M T L D i f f e r e n ce T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 33
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NOTE: A D L P ( A i r D a t a L i n k P r o ce ss o r )
must be installed or transponder
must have embedded ADLP to
receive data from subsystem. ** AIRB VEL #1 PASSED **
DF20 BDS=0,9 TYPE=19 AA=3AC421
NOTE: I n st a l l a t i o n m u s t b e i n t h e SUBTYPE= VEL OVR GND
airborne state to transmit EAST-WEST VEL= 1000 Kts E
airborne position. NORTH-SOUTH VEL= 1000 Kts N
Press RUN TO start
NOTE: Data is displayed over three
screens: Part 1, Part 2 and
Part 3. ** AIRB VEL #1 PASSED **
DF20 BDS= TYPE=0 AA=3AC421
SUB TYPES SUBTYPE=
(Subtype Coding): EAST-WEST VEL=
0 (ICAO DOC 9688 (First Edition of ICAO NORTH-SOUTH VEL=
Mode S Specific Service Manual) not Press RUN TO start
su p p o r t e d
1 - VEL OVR GND (Velocity Over A i r b o r n e V e l o ci t y P a r t 1 S cr e e n
Ground) (GICB)
2 - V E L O V R G N D S U P E R ( V e l o c i t y O ve r Figure 46
Ground Supersonic)
3 - AIR SPD HDG NORM
(Airspeed/Heading Normal)
4 - AIR SPD HDG SUPER
** EXT SQUIT AIRB VEL #1 - PASSED **
(Airspeed/Heading Supersonic)
DF17 PERIOD= 1S TYPE=19 AA=3AC421
5 - N/A (Not Yet Supported)
SUBTYPE= VEL OVR GND
6 - N/A (Not Yet Supported)
EAST-WEST VEL= 1000 Kts E
7 - N/A (Not Yet Supported)
NORTH-SOUTH VEL= 1000 Kts N
EAST-WEST VEL Press RUN TO start
(East-West Velocity):
NO INFO (No Information) E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o ci t y P a r t 1
0 to >1021.5 Kts (Subtype 1) S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 )
0 to >4084 Kts (Subtype 2) Figure 47
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HDG
(Heading):
N-AVAIL (Not Available) or 0 to 359 deg
** EXT SQUIT AIRB VEL #2 - PASSED **
INTENT DF17 PERIOD= 1S TYPE=19 AA=3AC421
(Intent Change Flag): INTENT= NO CHANGE SOURCE= BARO
CHANGE or NO CHANGE VERT RATE= +12ft/min HDG= 240 DEG
GEO ALT DIFF FROM BARO= -3125 ft
NOTE: Refer to ICAO Annex 10, Vol lII,
Press RUN TO start
Part 1, Chapter 5 and
RTCA-DO-260 for detailed E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r A i r b o r n e V e l o ci t y P a r t 2
description of data fields. S cr e e n ( D F 1 7 )
Figure 49
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BDS DESCRIPTION
0.5 Ext Squitter Airborne Position
0,6 Ext Squitter Surface Position
0,7 Ext Squitter Status
0,8 Ext Squitter Type & Identification
0,9 Ext Squitter Airborne Velocity Information
0,A Ext Squitter Event Driven Information
2,0 Aircraft Identification
2,1 Aircraft Registration Number (Flight ID)
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 & 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
Common Usage GICB BDS
Table 7
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** POWER TEST **
ERP(WATTS) MTL(dBm) STATUS
Q TOP AVG = 156 -73.4 PASSED
BOT AVG = 135 -74.3 PASSED
INSTANT = 146 -73.4
Press RUN to start
** POWER TEST **
ERP(dBm ) MTL(dBm) STATUS
TOP AVG = 53.0 -73.4 PASSED
Q BOT AVG = 47.8 -75. FAILED
INSTANT = 47.8 -75.
Press RUN to start
DIRECT CONNECTION
S a m p l e P o w e r T e st S cr e e n s
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PUSH BUTTON ANTENNA
SWITCH BUILDING
PATTERN
HANDLE BEAMWIDTH
BNC CONNECTOR 40 VERTICAL
9 CABLE TO AND HORIZONTAL
TEST SET
H
AT
FLAT ANTENNA TIP
U L
M
MULT
IPATH
AIRCRAFT
Figure 59
BUILDING TEST SET WITH UUT
X
ATC-601- 2
ANTENNA
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A. SETUP HEIGHT OF SIG
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TANC
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ANTENNA SHIELD
B. SETUP RANGE
Figure 60
Ramp Testing
WHEN SHIELDING OR TERMINATING
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5. REMOTE OPERATION
5.1 GENERAL
STEP PROCEDURE
I n st a l l a t i o n o f O p t i o n 1 a l l o w s r e m o t e
o p e r a t i o n o f t h e A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 - 2 f r o m a P C u si n g O PARITY:
Terminal Emulation Software or an RS-232
S e t p a r i t y ch e ck m o d e ( N O N E , O D D ,
Terminal. Dumping test data does not require
EVEN, MARK or SPACE). Default is
installation of Option 1. Refer to 1-2-5.1.1 and
NONE.
1-2-5.2.3 for dumping test data.
O HANDSHAKE:
5.1.1 Operation
Set handshake mode (NONE, CTS
The ATC-601-2-2 must be configured according [one-way hardware], CTS/DTR [two-
to the following procedure for remote way hardware] or Xon/Xoff
operation. Refer to 1-2-5.3 for Recommended [ so f t w a r e ] ) . D e f a u l t i s X o n / X o f f .
Test Procedures.
O REMOTE ECHO:
STEP PROCEDURE S e t r e m o t e e ch o st a t u s ( O N t o e n a b l e
1. C o n n e c t H o s t S y s t e m C o m m C o n n e ct o r or OFF to disable), only shown if
to ATC-601-2 COMM Connector Option 1 is installed. Default is ON.
according to 1-2-5, Figure 62 for 9-Pin
O PREFIX STRING:
operation or 1-2-5, Figure 63 for 25-Pin
operation. S e t r e p l y p r e f i x st a t u s ( O N t o a d d
p r e f i x st r i n g s t o r e m o t e o p e r a t i o n
NOTE: A PC, using Terminal Emulation
replies for definition or OFF).
Software, or RS-232 Terminal
Default is ON.
can be used as the Host System.
O DUMP TEST DATA:
2. Press SETUP Key twice (once from
Setup#1 Menu or three times from S e l e ct t e st d a t a t o t r a n sm i t t o H o st
Setup#3 Menu) to enter Setup#2 Menu. S yst e m ( 0 f o r a ct i ve t e st d a t a
ATC-601-2 displays information from last [ d e f a u l t ] , 1 f o r t e st d a t a st o r e d i n
Setup#2 Menu. M e m o r y L o ca t i o n 1 ; o r 2 f o r t e st d a t a
st o r e d i n M e m o r y L o ca t i o n 2 ) .
3. E n t e r i n f o r m a t i o n u s i n g S L E W K e ys t o
c h a n g e v a l u e s a n d S E L E C T K e ys t o O Press RUN/STOP Key with cursor
change parameters. (Cursor line l o ca t e d i n D U M P T E S T D A T A :
indicates parameter selected.) field to download test data. (A
period displayed to the right of
Set following parameters:
t h e t e s t d a t a s e l e c t i o n i n d i ca t e s
O BAUD RATE: the download has occurred.)
Set Baud Rate in bps (110, 150, 300, O Refer to TEST:ALL? query in
600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200 1 - 2 - 5 . 2 . 3 f o r t e st d a t a d e f i n i t i o n .
or 38400). Default is 9600. ( T e st d a t a i s se n t i n sa m e f o r m a t
a s i n T E S T : A L L ? q u e r y, e xce p t a l l
O DATA BITS: semicolons are replaced with
Set number of data bits per word < C r L f > l i n e t e r m i n a t o r s. )
(7 or 8). Default is 8. 4. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t S e t u p # 2 M e n u .
O STOP BITS:
Set number of stop bits per word
(1 or 2). Default is 1.
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** SETUP#2 MENU **
BAUD RATE = 96 REMOTE ECHO = ON
DATA BITS = 8 PREFIX STRING = ON
STOP BITS = 1 DUMP TEST DATA =
PARITY = NONE Press RUN to send
HANDSHAKE = NONE data to COMM port!
S a m p l e S e t u p # 2 M e n u S cr e e n
Figure 61
7 6
ATC-601-2 HOST
8 10 5
A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 - H o st C a b l e C o n n e ct i o n s ( 9 - P i n )
Figure 62
7 6
ATC-601-2 HOST
8 10 5
1 9 4 PIN 1 PIN 1
2 3 PIN 2 PIN 2 TX
PIN 3 PIN 3 RX
ATC-601-2 COMM
PIN 4 PIN 4 RTS
CONNECTOR (J10053) PIN 5 PIN 5 CTS
TXD PIN 6 PIN 6 DSR
2 3
DTR PIN 7 PIN 7 GND
RXD PIN 8 PIN 8 DCD
1 9 4
10
CTS PIN 9 PIN 9
8 5
GND PIN 10
7 6
PIN 20 DTR
END OF CABLE PLUG 8102004
A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 - H o st C a b l e C o n n e ct i o n s ( 2 5 - P i n )
Figure 63
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5.1.2 Syntax
C o m m a n d s a r e s t r u c t u r e d h i e r a r c h i ca l l y Commands are entered using short or long
through the use of a colon (:) delimiter. f o r m . T h e sh o r t f o r m i s sh o w n i n u p p e r ca se
Commands with multiple parameter fields and the long form remainder is shown in lower
separate parameters with a comma (,). An c a s e . C o m m a n d s , t h e m s e l v e s , a r e n o t ca se
e xa m p l e o f a m u l t i p l e p a r a m e t e r c o m m a n d i s : s e n s i t i v e . I t a l i c i z e d i t e m s i n d i c a t e va r i a b l e s.
B o l d i t e m s i n d i c a t e o p t i o n a l r e p l y p r e f i x st r i n g s
TEST:UF0:UDAT 0,1,#H3AC421 (programming activated by one of the following:
Uplink Format 0 using an address of 3AC421h).
O Setting Setup#2 PREFIX STRING = ON or
A t l e a st o n e s p a c e i s n e e d e d b e t w e e n t h e
c o m m a n d a n d f i r s t p a r a m e t e r . O t h e r sp a ce s o r O Sending the command:
n o sp a ce s d o n o t a f f e c t t h e c o m m a n d . Q u e r y SYSTem:COMMunicate:PREFix 1.
co m m a n d s c o n t a i n a q u e s t i o n m a r k ( ? ) a t t h e Parentheses indicate explanations. A
end of the command and before any b a cksl a sh ( \ ) , n o t p a r t o f t h e co m m a n d ,
p a r a m e t e r s . Q u e r y c o m m a n d s r e q u e st d a t a indicates the one line command is continued
from the ATC-601-2. Refer to 1-2-5, Table 8 on next line (to fit in the table). Remote
for command syntax punctuation. operation has only one command per line and
one line per command.
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NUMBER DISPLAYED SCREEN NUMBER DISPLAYED SCREEN
0 Auto Test 14 Mode S UF20 Test
1 Reply Delay Test 15 Mode S UF21 Test
2 Reply Jetter Test 16 Squitter Test
3 ATCRBS Reply Test 17 Frequency Test
4 SLS Level Test 18 Diversity Test
5 ATCRBS Only All-Call Test 19 MTL Difference Test
6 Mode S All-Call Test 20 Power Test (Setup#1 Range >0)
7 Invalid Address Test 21 Power Test (Setup#1 Range =0)
8 SPR On/Off Test 22 Self Test
9 Mode S UF0 Test 23 Setup#1 Menu
10 Mode S UF4 Test 24 Setup#2 Menu
11 Mode S UF5 Test 25 Setup#3 Menu
12 Mode S UF11 Test 26 Start-up
13 Mode S UF16 Test 27 Diagnostics
D i sp l a y S cr e e n s
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DIAGnostic:PRF? 1 to 16, 18, 20, 21, 24, 26, 29, Returns diagnostics interrogation
34, 39, 47, 59, 78, 118 or 235 rate.
DIAGnostic:STARt Starts diagnostics test.
DIAGnostic:STOP Stops diagnostics test.
DIAGnostic:STYPe Refer to 1-2-3, Table 3. Sets diagnostics test signal type.
TEST COMMANDS
TEST:AC:ATC? ATC ALL CALL - Status,Reply Returns ATCRBS Only All-Call
Status Test results.
Status=PASSED, FAILED, NOT
RUN or NO REPLY
Reply Status=0 (ok), 1 (Mode S
transponder replied w/ Mode S.),
2 (Mode S transponder replied
w/ ATCRBS.) or 3 (ATCRBS
transponder did not reply.)
TEST:AC:ATC:STARt Runs ATCRBS Only All-Call Test.
TEST:AC:S? MODE S ALL CALL - Status, Returns Mode S All-Call Test
Reply Status,Tail Number,All-Call data.
Address,DF4 Address
Status=PASSED, FAILED, NOT
RUN or NO REPLY
Reply Status=0 (ok), 1 (No DF4
reply), 2 (No DF11 reply), 3 (no
reply to test interrogations) or
4 (DF4 reply valid)
Tail Number=6 ASCII characters
All-Call Address=24 bit/
hexadecimal
DF4 Address=24 bit/hexadecimal
(only if invalid)
TEST:AC:S:STARt Runs Mode S All-Call Test.
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Level: - 5 7 t o - 7 d B m t y p i c a l l y , i n t o 5 0 ( A u t o m a t i c a l l y co n t r o l l e d
to determine receiver sensitivity [MTL] for the selected
range and 4 dB typically, higher than MTL for test
i n t e r r o g a t i o n s)
Test Antenna: Remote antenna VSWR <1.5:1
Gain: 10 dB typically, specified on the antenna
Range: 6 f e e t ( 1 . 8 3 m e t e r s) t o 3 0 0 f e e t ( 9 1 . 4 4 m e t e r s)
P1 to P3: 8 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Mode C:
P1 to P2: 2 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P1 to P3: 2 1 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Mode S:
P1 to P2: 2 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P1 to P6: 3 . 5 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P1 to SPR: 4 . 7 5 s ( 5 0 n s)
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P1 to P4: 1 0 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Mode C:
P1 to P3: 2 1 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P1 to P4: 2 3 . 0 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Widths:
Mode A:
P1, P2, P3: 0 . 8 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Mode C:
P1, P2, P3: 0 . 8 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
Mode S:
P1, P2: 0 . 8 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P6 (Short): 1 6 . 2 5 s ( 5 0 n s)
P6 (Long): 3 0 . 2 5 s ( 5 0 n s)
Intermode:
P1, P2, P3: 0 . 8 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P4 (Short): 0 . 8 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
P4 (Long): 1 . 6 0 s ( 5 0 n s)
R i se a n d F a l l T i m e s :
Rise Time (All Modes): 50 to 100 ns
Fall Time (All Modes): 50 to 200 ns
P h a se M o d u l a t i o n :
T r a n si t i o n T i m e : 80 ns
A m p l i t u d e L e ve l s:
SLS Level (P2): - 9 d B ( 1 d B ) a n d 0 d B r e l a t i ve t o P 1 l e v e l
NOTE: S L S L e v e l i s a u t o m a t i c a l l y c o n t r o l l e d i n t h e S L S L E V E L T e st .
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Resolution: 10 kHz
XMTR Power (at 1090 MHz):
Direct Connection-Peak Pulse
Power:
Range: +46.5 to +59 dBm (45 to 800 W)
Accuracy: 1 dB
Resolution: 0.1 dB
E f f e ct i v e R a d i a t e d P o w e r ( E R P ) :
Range: +48.5 to +57 dBm (71 to 500 W)
R e ce i ve r S e n s i t i v i t y :
Direct Connection - Minimum
Triggering Level (MTL):
Range: -67 to -79 dBm
Accuracy: 2 dB
Accuracy: 100 ns
Accuracy: 100 ns
Reply Jitter:
ATCRBS:
Range: 0.00 to 2.30 s
Accuracy: 50 ns
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Accuracy: 50 ns
F 1 a n d F 2 P u l se W i d t h :
Range: 0.25 to 1.00 s
Accuracy: 50 ns
Squitter Period:
Range: 0.10 to 4.88 seconds
Accuracy: 10 ms
D i ve r s i t y I s o l a t i o n :
Range: 0 to >20 dB (depending on Antenna Range)
Antenna Range: 6 f e e t ( 1 . 8 3 m e t e r s) t o 5 0 f e e t ( 1 5 . 2 4 m e t e r s)
Accuracy: 3 dB
Automatic Shutoff: a f t e r 1 5 m i n u t e s o f n o n - u se
1.8 SAFETY
T h i s i n s t r u m e n t i s d e s i g n e d t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f E N 6 1 0 1 0 - 1 / I E C 1 0 1 0 - 1 , f o r C l a ss 1
portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2 environment. The equipment is designed
to operate from an installation category II supply, to environmental conditions specified in
paragraph 1.4 of EN61010-1.
1 . 9 O P E R A T I O N A L E N V I R O N ME N T A L C O N S I D E R A T I O N S
T h i s i n s t r u m e n t o p e r a t e s o v e r t e m p e r a t u r e e xt r e m e s o f - 2 0 t o + 5 0 C .
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Do not return any products to factory without O Place Test Set into shipping container,
f i r s t r e c e i vi n g a u t h o r i z a t i o n f r o m A e r o f l e x ma ki n g su r e T e st S e t i s se cu r e l y se a t e d i n
Customer Service Department. bottom packing mold.
CONTACT: Aeroflex O P l a c e t o p p a c k i n g m o l d o v e r t o p o f T e st S e t
Customer Service a n d p r e s s d o w n u n t i l m o l d r e s t s so l i d l y i n
bottom packing mold.
Telephone: (800) 835-2350
FAX: (316) 524-2623 O C l o s e s h i p p i n g c o n t a i n e r l i d s a n d se a l w i t h
email: service@aeroflex.com shipping tape or an industrial stapler. Tie
a l l s i d e s o f c o n t a i n e r w i t h b r e a k r e si st a n t
Tagging Test Sets rope, twine or equivalent.
O Model Number.
O Serial Number.
Shipping Containers
T e st S e t s m u s t b e r e p a c k a g e d i n o r i g i n a l
shipping containers using original packing
m o l d s. I f o r i g i n a l s h i p p i n g c o n t a i n e r s a n d
materials are not available, contact Aeroflex
C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e f o r s h i p p i n g i n s t r u ct i o n s.
Freight Costs
All freight costs on non-warranty shipments are
assumed by the customer. (See Warranty
Packet for freight charge policy on warranty
claims.)
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TOP PACKING
MOLD
TEST INSTRUMENT
WRAPPED WITH
POLYETHYLENE
HOLD DOWN SHEETING
STRAP
BOTTOM PACKING
MOLD
SHIPPING CONTAINER
Repacking Procedure
Figure 1
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O D i s c o n n e c t T e s t S e t f r o m a n y e l e ct r i ca l
power source.
O D i sco n n e c t a n d s t o r e a c p o w e r ca b l e a n d
other accessories with Test Set.
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1 9 4
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APPENDIX A
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FORMAT
NO. UF
0 (0 0000) 3 ( R L : 1 ) 4 ( A Q : 1 ) ( B D : 8 ) 1 0 ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . S h o r t A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
1 (0 0001) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
2 (0 0010) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
3 (0 0011) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
4 (0 0100) (PC:3) (RR:5) (DI:3) (SD:16) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , A l t i t u d e R e q u e st
5 (0 0101) (PC:3) (RR:5) (DI:3) (SD:16) ( A P - 2 4 ) . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , I d e n t i t y R e q u e st
6 (0 0110) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
7 (0 0111) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
8 (0 1000) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
9 (0 1001) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
10 (0 1010) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
11 (0 1011) (PR:4) (II:4) 19 (AP:24) ................ Mode S Only All Call
12 (0 1100) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
13 (0 1101) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
14 (0 1110) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
15 (0 1111) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
1 6 ( 1 0 0 0 0 ) 3 ( R L : 1 ) 4 ( A Q : 1 ) 1 8 ( M U : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . L o n g A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
17 (1 0001) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
18 (1 0010) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
19 (1 0011) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
20 (1 0100) ( P C : 3 ) ( R R : 5 ) ( D I : 3 ) ( S D : 1 6 ) ( M A : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . C o m m - A , A l t i t u d e R e q u e st
21 (1 0101) ( P C : 3 ) ( R R : 5 ) ( D I : 3 ) ( S D : 1 6 ) ( M A : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . C o m m - A , I d e n t i t y R e q u e st
22 (1 0110) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
23 (1 0111) 27 or 83 (AP:24)
24 (1 1xxx) (RC:2) (NC:4) ( MC : 8 0 ) (AP:24) ........................Comm-C (ELM)
NOTE: ( X X : M ) r e p r e s e n t s a f i e l d d e s i g n a t e d X X co n t a i n i n g M n u m b e r o f a ssi g n e d b i t s.
NOTE: N r e p r e s e n t s f r e e c o d i n g s p a c e w i t h N a v a i l a b l e b i t s , c o d e d a s Z e r o s f o r t r a n s m i s si o n .
NOTE: F o r U p l i n k F o r m a t s ( U F ) 0 t h r o u g h 2 3 , t h e f o r m a t n u m b e r co r r e sp o n d s t o t h e b i n a r y co d e
in the first 5 bits of the interrogation. Format number 24 is arbitrarily defined as the
f o r m a t b e g i n n i n g w i t h O n e s i n t h e f i r s t t w o b i t p o s i t i o n s . T h e f o l l o w i n g t h r e e b i t s ( xxx)
vary with the interrogation content.
NOTE: All formats are shown for completeness, although a number of them are unused.
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NO. DF
0 ( 0 0 0 0 0 ) ( V S : 1 ) ( C C : 1 ) - 1 - ( S L : 3 ) - 2 - ( R I : 4 ) - 2 - ( A C : 1 3 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . S h o r t A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
1 (0 0001) 27 or 83 (P:24)
2 (0 0010) 27 or 83 (P:24)
3 (0 0011) 27 or 83 (P:24)
4 (0 0100) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (AC:13) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , A l t i t u d e R e p l y
5 (0 0101) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (ID:13) ( A P - 2 4 ) . . . . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , I d e n t i t y R e p l y
6 (0 0110) 27 or 83 (P:24)
7 (0 0111) 27 or 83 (P:24)
8 (0 1000) 27 or 83 (P:24)
9 (0 1001) 27 or 83 (P:24)
10 (0 1010) 27 or 83 (P:24)
11 (0 1011) (CA:3) (AA:24) ( P I : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . A l l C a l l R e p l y/ S q u i t t e r
12 (0 1100) 27 or 83 (P:24)
13 (0 1101) 27 or 83 (P:24)
14 (0 1110) 27 or 83 (P:24)
15 (0 1111) 27 or 83 (P:24)
16 (1 0000) ( V S : 1 ) - 2 - ( S L : 3 ) - 2 - ( R I : 4 ) - 2 - ( A C : 1 3 ) ( M V : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . L o n g A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
17 (1 0001) (CA:3) (AA:24) (ME:56) ( P I : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r
18 (1 0010) 27 or 83 (P:24)
19 (1 0011) 27 or 83 (P:24)
20 (1 0100) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (AC:13) (MB:56) (AP:24) ...........Comm-B, Altitude Reply
21 (1 0101) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (ID:13) (MB:56) (AP:24) ........... Comm-B, Identity Reply
22 (1 0110) 27 or 83 (P:24)
23 (1 0111) 27 or 83 (P:24)
24 (1 1xxx) (K E : 1 ) (ND:4) (MD:80) (AP:24) ....................... Comm-D (ELM)
NOTE: ( X X : M ) r e p r e s e n t s a f i e l d d e si g n a t e d X X co n t a i n i n g M n u m b e r o f a ssi g n e d b i t s.
NOTE: ( P : 2 4 ) r e p r e s e n t s a 2 4 - b i t f i e l d r e se r ve d f o r p a r i t y i n f o r m a t i o n .
NOTE: N r e p r e s e n t s f r e e c o d i n g s p a c e w i t h N a v a i l a b l e b i t s , c o d e d a s Z e r o s f o r t r a n sm i ssi o n .
NOTE: F o r D o w n l i n k F o r m a t s ( D F ) 0 t h r o u g h 2 3 , t h e f o r m a t n u m b e r co r r e sp o n d s t o t h e b i n a r y
c o d e i n t h e f i r s t 5 b i t s o f t h e r e p l y. F o r m a t n u m b e r 2 4 i s a r b i t r a r i l y d e f i n e d a s t h e f o r m a t
beginning with Ones in the first two bit positions. The following three bits (xxx) vary with
the reply content.
NOTE: All formats are shown for completeness, although a number of them are unused.
O v e r vi e w O f M o d e S R e p l y F o r m a t s
Table 2
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DR 5 9-13 X R e q u e s t s e x t r a c t i o n o f d o w n l i n k m e ssa g e s
f r o m t h e t r a n sp o n d e r b y t h e i n t e r r o g a t o r
and appears in formats DF=4, 5, 20, 21.
The codes are:
0 = No downlink request.
1 = R e q u e st t o se n d C o m m - B m e ssa g e ( B b i t
se t ) ,
2 = T C A S i n f o r m a t i o n a va i l a b l e .
3 = T C A S i n f o r m a t i o n a v a i l a b l e a n d r e q u e st
t o se n d C o m m - B m e ssa g e .
4 = Comm-B Broadcast #1 available.
5 = Comm-B Broadcast #2 available.
6 = TCAS information and Comm-B
Broadcast #1 available.
7 = TCAS information and Comm-B
Broadcast #2 available.
8-15 = Not assigned.
1 6 - 3 1 = R e q u e st t o se n d n - se g m e n t s,
signified by 15 + n.
C o d e s 1 - 1 5 t a ke p r i o r i t y o ve r co d e s 1 6 - 3 1 .
O ve r vi e w o f F o r m a t D e f i n i t i o n s
Table 3 (Cont)
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B5 0 0 1 1
B6 0 1 0 1
B4 B3 B2 B1
0 0 0 0 P SP 0
0 0 0 1 A Q 1
0 0 1 0 B R 2
0 0 1 1 C S 3
0 1 0 0 D T 4
0 1 0 1 E U 5
0 1 1 0 F V 6
0 1 1 1 G W 7
1 0 0 0 H X 8
1 0 0 1 I Y 9
1 0 1 0 J Z
1 0 1 1 K
1 1 0 0 L
1 1 0 1 M
1 1 1 0 N
1 1 1 1 O
SP=SPACE code
6 - B i t C h a r a ct e r S e t f o r A I S S u b f i e l d
Table 4
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0 RL=0 AQ=1
4 PC=0 RR=0 DI=0 SD=0
5 PC=0 RR=0 DI=0 SD=0
11 PR=0 IC= II: 0-15 CL= 000
IC= SI: 1-63 CL= 001-100
16 RL=1 AQ=0 MU=0
20 PC=0 RR=17 DI=7 RRS=0 MA=00000000000000
PC=0 RR=19 DI=7 RRS=0 MA=05000000000000
21 PC=0 RR=17 DI=7 RRS=0 MA=00000000000000
PC=0 RR=19 DI=7 RRS=0 MA=05000000000000
A T C - 6 0 1 - 2 M o d e S I n t e r r o g a t i o n F o r m a t s ( i n D e ci m a l )
Table 7
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Auxiliary Equipment
Figure 1
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The tripod holds the Test Set Antenna during
st a t i o n a r y r a m p t e s t i n g .
3. ANT E NN A S HI EL D P R O C ED UR E
Refer to Appendix C, Figure 2.
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE
1. P o s i t i o n A n t e n n a C l a m p A s s e m b l y i n si d e 3. C o ve r U U T A n t e n n a w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d .
t h e sl o t i n t h e A n t e n n a S h i e l d P l a t e , Loosen Thumbscrews if necessary.
a l i g n i n g c a p t i ve s c r e w s i n t o t h e NOTE: I t m a y b e n e c e s sa r y t o r e m o v e
respective screw holes. U U T A n t e n n a G u a r d i f a c ce ss t o
2. T i g h t e n ca p t i v e s c r e w s . U U T A n t e n n a i s r e s t r i ct e d .
4. S e cu r e A n t e n n a S h i e l d b y t i g h t e n i n g
t h u m b s cr e w s.
ANTENNA SHIELD
PLATE
CAPTIVE SCREW
THUMB SCREW
8107007
A nt en n a S h ie l d
Figu re 2
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TO MULTIPLY TO MULTIPLY
CONVERT: INTO: BY: CONVERT: INTO: BY:
ft/sec
2
cm/sec
2 30.48 miles meters 1609
ft/sec
2
m/sec
2 0.3048 miles nmi 0.8684
kg/cm
2
psi 0.0703 nmi feet 6080.27
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A
C
A Amperes
C Celsius or Centigrade
AA Address Announced
CA Transponder Capability
AC Altitude Code
CC C r o s sl i n k C a p a b i l i t y
AC Alternating Current
ccw Counterclockwise
ac Alternating Current
CFS Continuation Subfield
ACAS Airborne Collision Avoidance
CHAN Channel
System
CHC C a n c e l H o r i z o n t a l R e so l u t i o n
ACS Comm-A Capabilitiy Subfield
A d vi so r y
A/D Analog to Digital
CLOS C l o se o u t
ADC Analog to Digital Converter -2
cm Centimeter (10 Meters)
ADDR Address
Cont Continued
ADLP A i r b o r n e D a t a L i n k P r o c e s so r
CPU C e n t r a l P r o ce s si n g U n i t
ADS A-Definition Subfield
CrLf Carriage Return and Line Feed
AIS Comm-A Capability Subfield
CTRL Control
ALT Altitude
CTS Clear to Send/(One-way
AP Address Parity
hardware)
AQ Acquisition Special
CTS/DTR Two-way hardware
ASCII American National Standard
CVC Cancel Vertical Resolution
Code for Information
Advisory Complement
Interchange
CW Continuous Wave
ATC Air Traffic Control
cw C l o c k w i se
ATC ATCRBS (screen abbreviation)
ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar D
Beacon System
ATE Automatic Test Equipment D/A Digital to Analog
ATTEN Attenuation DABS D i s c r e t e A d d r e s s B e a co n
AUTO Automatic System
AVG Average DAC Digital to Analog Converter
dB Decibel
B dBi Decibels above isotropic
dBm Decibels above one milliwatt
BAT Battery 2
dB W/m Decibels above one watt per
BCS Comm-B Capability Subfield
sq u a r e m e t e r
BD Comm-B Data
DCD Data Carrier Detect
BDS B-Definition Subfield
DCXO Digitally Compensated Crystal
BIT Built In Test
Oscillator
BOT Bottom
DELM Downlink Extended Length
bps Bits per Second
M e s sa g e
BR Bridge Rectifier
DF Downlink Format
BT Battery
DI D e si g n a t o r I d e n t i f i ca t i o n
DMM Digital Multimeter
DPSK D i f f e r e n t i a l P h a se S h i f t K e yi n g
DR Downlink Request
DSP D i g i t a l S i g n a l P r o ce s so r
DSR Data Set Ready
DTR Data Terminal Ready
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ECS Extended Capability LCA Logic Cell Array
Subfield LCD Liquid Crystal Display
ELM Extended Length Message LED Light Emitting Diode
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility LF Line Feed
EMI Electromagnetic Interference LO Local Oscillator
EOL End of Line LOS Lockout Subfield
ERP E f f e ct i ve R a d i a t e d P o w e r LSB L e a st S i g n i f i ca n t B i t
ESB E n co d e d S e n se B i t s LSD L e a st S i g n i f i ca n t D i g i t
ESD Electrostatic Discharge
EXT E xt e r n a l M
F m Meters
MA M e s sa g e , C O M M - A
FCC F e d e r a l C o m m u n i ca t i o n s MAX Maximum
Commission
MB M e s sa g e , C O M M - B
FPM Feet Per Minute
FREQ Frequency MBS Multisite COMM-B Subfield
FS Flight Status MC M e s sa g e , C O M M - C
FT Foot/Feet MD M e s sa g e , C O M M - D
Ft Foot/Feet ME M e s sa g e , C O M M - E
MEAS M e a su r i n g
G MES Multisite ELM Subfield
6
GEN Generator MHz Megahertz (10 Hertz)
-6
GND Ground s M i c r o s e c o n d ( 1 0 S e co n d s)
MID Mode S Address
H
MIN Minimum
h Hexadecimal MPU Microprocessing Unit
Hz Hertz ms
-3
M i l l i s e c o n d ( 1 0 S e co n d s)
HRC Horizontal Resolution Advisory MTB Multiple Threat Bit
Complement
MTE M u l t i p l e T h r e a t E n co u n t e r
I
MTL Minimum Threshold Level
ID Identification MU M e s sa g e , C O M M - U
IDS Identifier Designators Subfield MV M e s sa g e , C O M M - V
IFF Identification Friend or Foe
II Interrogator Identification N
IIS Interrogator Identification
Subfield N/A Not Applicable
IN Input NC C-Segment Number
INTERR Interrogation ND D-Segment Number
I/O Input/Output nmi Nautical Miles
ITM Intermode No Number
-9
ns N a n o s e c o n d ( 1 0 S e co n d s)
K
O
KE Control, ELM
kg
3
Kilogram (10 Grams) o O ct a l
kH z
3
Kilohertz (10 Hertz) OUT Output
km
3
Kilometer (10 meters) Ohm
Kts Knots (Velocity)
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P S
PC Personal Computer SCOPE Oscilloscope
PC Printed Circuit SCPI Standard Commands for
PC P r o t o co l Programmable Instruments
PI Parity/Interrogator Identity organization
PLCS Places SD S p e ci a l D e si g n a t o r
PN Part Number Sec Second
PPM Pulse Position Modulation SL Sensitivity Level
ppm Parts per Million SLM S t a n d a r d L e n g t h M e ssa g e
PR Probability of Reply SLS S i d e - L o b e S u p p r e s si o n
PRF Pulse Repetition Frequency SPI S p e ci a l I d e n t i f i e r P u l se
PROM Programmable Read Only SQTR Squitter
Memory SRQ Service Request
psi P o u n d s p e r S q u a r e I n ch SRS S e g m e n t R e q u e st S u b f i e l d
PWM Pulse Width Modulation SSR S e co n d a r y S u r ve i l l a n ce R a d a r
PWR Power SYNC S yn ch r o n o u s
R T
RAM Random Access Memory TAS Transmission Acknowledgment
RAC Resolution Advisory Subfield
Complement TCAS T r a f f i c A l e r t a n d C o l l i si o n
RAT Resolution Advisory Avoidance System
Termination TID Threat Identity Data
RC Reply Control TMS Tactical Message Subfield
RCI Remote Control Interface Trig Trigger
RCVD Received TTI T h r e a t T yp e I n d i ca t o r
RCVR Receiver TTL T r a n si st o r - T r a n si st o r L o g i c
Ref Reference TX Transmit
RF Radio Frequency TXD Transmit Data
RI Reply Information Air-to-Air
RL Reply Length U
RMS Root Mean Square
UDS U-Definition Subfield
ROM Read Only Memory
UELM Uplink Extended Length
RR Reply Request
M e s sa g e
RRS R e p l y R e q u e st S u b f i e l d
UF Uplink Format
RSS Reservation Status Subfield
UM Utility Message
RTCA Requirements and Technical
UUT Unit Under Test
Concepts for Aviation
organization
RTS Request to Sent V
RX Receive
RXD R e c e i ve D a t a V Volt
VAC Volts, Alternating Current
VCO V o l t a g e C o n t r o l l e d O s ci l l a t o r
Vdc Volts, Direct Current
VDS V-Definition Subfield
VERS V e r si o n
VRAM Video Random Access Memory
VRC V e r t i ca l R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y
Complement
Vrms Volts Root Mean Square
VS V e r t i ca l S t a t u s
VSB V e r t i ca l S e n se B i t s
VSWR V o l t a g e S t a n d i n g W a ve R a t i o
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W
W Watt
X
XMTR Transmitter
Xon/Xoff Software Handshake
XPDR Transponder
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Non-contracting states
Other allocations
NOTE: (1) ICAO or the designate administers this block for assigning temporary aircraft addresses
i f a n d w h e n a n i m m e d i a t e a c t i o n i s t o b e t a k e n t o a v o i d t h e a s s i g n m e n t o f a n u n a u t h o r i ze d
24-bit aircraft address.
The temporary address is intended to be relinquished as soon as practicable when the 24-
bit aircraft address is assigned by a Stat of Registry or common mark registering authority
in conformance with the provisions in 4, 5 and 6 of the ICAO Annex 10 Vol. III.
T h e S t a t e co n ce r n e d i s t h e n e xp e ct e d t o i n f o r m I C A O o r t h e d e si g n a t e r e g a r d i n g t h e
release of the temporary address.
N O T E : ( 2 ) B l o c k a l l o c a t e d f o r s p e c i a l u se i n t h e i n t e r e st o f f l i g h t sa f e t y.
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Abbreviations App. E Environmental Considerations 1-3-1, p 4
AC Power Requirements 1-2-1, p 2 External Cleaning 1-2-1, p 3
ACAS Resolution Advisory BDS 3,0 Ext Squitter
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 13 Airborne Position BDS 0,5
Single Test 1-2-4, p 47 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10
AIS Subfield Character Set App. B, p 19 Single Test 1-2-4, p 37
Antenna Shield Procedure App. C, p 2 Aircraft Status BDS 6,1
ATC-601 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Mode S Interrogation Formats App. B, p 20 Single Test 1-2-4, p 46
Specific Commands 1-2-5, p 6 Airborne Velocity
ATCRBS BDS 0,9 Part 1
Only All-Call Auto Test 1-2-4, p 11
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6 Single Test 1-2-4, p 40
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 8 BDS 0,9 Part 2
Single Test 1-2-4, p 18 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Reply Single Test 1-2-4, p 41
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6 BDS 0,9 Part 3
Remote Command 1-2-5, p 8 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Single Test 1-2-4, p 17 Single Test 1-2-4, p 42
Auto Test Ident & Category BDS 0,8
Description 1-2-4, p 6 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 11
Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4, p 13 Single Test 1-2-4, p 39
Over the Air Ground Test Status BDS 0,7
Procedure 1-2-4, p 14 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Over the Air Simulated Altitude Single Test 1-2-4, p 43
Test Procedure 1-2-4, p 14 Surface Position BDS 0,6
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 9 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 11
Procedures 1-2-5, p 18 Single Test 1-2-4, p 38
Auxiliary Equipment App. C
FAA Requirements 1-2-1, p 2
Battery Flat Antenna 1-2-2, p 5
Charging 1-2-1, p 1 Flight ID BDS 2,0
Operation 1-2-1, p 1 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 9
1-3-1, p 4 Single Test 1-2-4, p 28
Recharging 1-2-1, p 2 Format Definitions App. B, p 4
Bench Operation 1-2-1, p 3 Frequency
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 9
COMM Connector (J10053) Pin-Out Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 9
Table App. A, p 1 Single Test 1-2-4, p 27
Connector Pin-Out Tables App. A, p 1 Front Panel 1-2-2, p 3
Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2, p 1 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1, p 1
Flat Antenna 1-2-2, p 5 Fuse Ratings 1-2-1, p 2
Front Panel 1-2-2, p 3 Fuse Requirements 1-3-1, p 4
Conversion Table App. D
General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1, p 1
Data Dump General Operating Procedures 1-2-4, p 1
Information 1-2-5, p 16 GICB Cap
Operation 1-2-5, p 1 Common Usage Report BDS 1,7
Description 1-1-1, p 1 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Data Link Capability Report Single Test 1-2-4, p 44
BDS 1,0, Part 1 Specific Services BDS 1,8 to 1,C
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 12
Single Test 1-2-4, p 33 Single Test 1-2-4, p 45
BDS 1,0, Part 2
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10 Heading and Speed BDS 6,0
Single Test 1-2-4, p 34 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10
Diagnostics 1-2-3, p 3 Single Test 1-2-4, p 36
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 6
Signal Definitions 1-2-3, p 5 Installation 1-2-1, p 1
Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4, p 13 I/O Connectors App. A, p 1
Diversity Interrogation Formats App. B, p 2
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10 Interrogations 1-3-1, p 1
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 9 Invalid Address
Single Test 1-2-4, p 30 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 8
Single Test 1-2-4, p 19
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Memory Performance Evaluation 1-2-3, p 1
Operation 1-2-4, p 4 Power Requirements 1-3-1, p 4
Recall Remote Command 1-2-5, p 10 Power Test 1-2-4, p 48
Store Remote Command 1-2-5, p 11 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6
Mode S Address Table Procedure 1-2-4, p 48
Countries decoded by ATC-601-2 App. F, p 1 Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 10
Expanded List of Countries App. G, p 1 Pulse Characteristics 1-3-1, p 1
Mode S All-Call
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6 Ramp Testing 1-2-4, p 51
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 7 Recommended Test Procedures 1-2-5, p 17
Single Test 1-2-4, p 19 Auto Test 1-2-5, p 18
Mode S Message Content App. B, p 1 Other Than Auto Test 1-2-5, p 18
Address/Parity (Field AP) App. B, p 1 Remote Operation 1-2-5, p 1
Surveillance App. B, p 1 ATC-601 Specific Commands 1-2-5, p 6
Data Link Communications App. B, p 1 Diagnostic Commands 1-2-5, p 6
Mode S DELM Display Screens 1-2-5, p 5
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10 Error Queue Numbers and Messages 1-2-5, p 5
Single Test 1-2-4, p 29 Host Cable Connections 1-2-5, p 2
Mode S UELM Nonspecific Commands 1-2-5, p 4
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 9 Operation 1-2-5, p 1
Single Test 1-2-4, p 28 Setup Commands 1-2-5, p 6
Mode S UF0 Syntax 1-2-5, p 3
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 Test Commands 1-2-5, p 7
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 12 Uplink Data Commands 1-2-5, p 14
Single Test 1-2-4, p 20 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1, p 1
Mode S UF4 Replies 1-3-1, p 3
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 Reply Delay
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 12 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6
Single Test 1-2-4, p 21 Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 10
Mode S UF5 Single Test 1-2-4, p 16
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 Reply Formats (Mode S) App. B, p 3
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 12 Reply Jitter
Single Test 1-2-4, p 22 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6
Mode S UF11 Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 10
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 Single Test 1-2-4, p 17
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 13
Single Test 1-2-4, p 23 Safety 1-3-1, p 4
Mode S UF16 Safety Precautions 1-2-1, p 1
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 Selected Vert Intent Report
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 13 BDS 4,0, Part 1
Single Test 1-2-4, p 24 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10
Mode S UF20 Single Test 1-2-4, p 31
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8 BDS 4,0, Part 2
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 13 Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10
Single Test 1-2-4, p 25 Single Test 1-2-4, p 32
Mode S UF21 Self Test 1-2-3, p 1
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 9 Error Code Definitions 1-2-3, p 2
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 14 Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 11
Single Test 1-2-4, p 26 Setup Menu Screen
Mode Test 1-2-4, p 6 Setup#1 1-2-4, p 2
MTL Difference Setup#2 1-2-4, p 4
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 10 Setup#3 1-2-4, p 4
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 9 Setup #4 1-2-4, p 5
Single Test 1-2-4, p 30 Shipping 1-4-1, p 1
Multipath Errors 1-2-4, p 50 Signal Formats App. B, p 1
Signal Generator 1-3-1, p 1
Number Systems Conversion App. B, p 20 Single Test 1-2-4, p 15
Definitions 1-2-4, p 16
General Procedure 1-2-4, p 15
Operation 1-2-1, p 1 SLS Level
Over the Air Auto Test 1-2-4, p 6
Ground Test Procedure 1-2-4, p 14 Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 11
Simulated Altitude Test Procedure 1-2-4, p 14 Single Test 1-2-4, p 18
Overview of Format Definitions App. B, p 4 Specifications 1-3-1, p 1
Overview of Mode S Interrogation Battery Operation 1-3-1, p 4
Formats App. B, p 2 Environmental 1-3-1, p 4
Overview of Mode S Reply Formats App. B, p 3 Fuse 1-3-1, p 4
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Specifications (cont)
Power Requirements 1-3-1, p 4
Pulse Characteristics 1-3-1, p 1
Safety 1-3-1, p 4
Signal Generator 1-3-1, p 1
Test Signals 1-3-1, p 1
UUT Measurements 1-3-4, p 3
Specified Fuse Ratings 1-2-1, p 2
Start-Up 1-2-4, p 1
SPR On/Off
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 8
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 11
Single Test 1-2-4, p 19
Squitter
Auto Test 1-2-4, p 9
Remote Commands 1-2-5, p 11
Single Test 1-2-4, p 27
SRS Subfield Values App. B, p 19
Storage 1-5-1, p 1
Storage Compartment App. C, p 1
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T H I S P A G E I N T E N T I ON A L L Y L E F T B L A N K .
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WARNING:
HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS CERTAIN CIRCUITS AND/OR COMPONENTS
OF EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE POTENTIALS, CAPABLE OF CAUSING
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN PERFORMING ANY OF THE
PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL, HEED ALL APPLICABLE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
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: This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS represented on the unit and clarified in
the text.
USE OF PROBES
Check 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.
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O DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT OR FORCE DISCHARGE AS THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO VENT, OVERHEAT OR EXPLODE.
CAUTION: INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SOLID STATE DEVICES SUCH AS MOS FETS, ESPECIALLY
CMOS TYPES, ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES RECEIVED
FROM IMPROPER HANDLING, THE USE OF UNGROUNDED TOOLS AND IMPROPER STORAGE
AND PACKAGING. ANY MAINTENANCE TO THIS UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
O BEFORE USE IN A CIRCUIT, KEEP ALL LEADS SHORTED TOGETHER EITHER BY THE USE
OF VENDOR-SUPPLIED SHORTING SPRINGS OR BY INSERTING LEADS INTO A
CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL.
O WHEN REMOVING DEVICES FROM THEIR CONTAINERS, GROUND THE HAND BEING USED
WITH A CONDUCTIVE WRISTBAND.
O DEVICES MUST NEVER BE INSERTED INTO NOR REMOVED FROM CIRCUITS WITH
POWER ON.
CAUTION
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
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CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
AC
FU
W
SLE
SE ST
TE
LF
P
TU
SE
R OP
CT
ST
/
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SE
PW ST
R
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O
R
BATTERY CONNECTOR
AU ST
TE
A
TO
P
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S
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G
AR
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C
M
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EP
R
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R
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C-6
TE
IN
AT
BATTERY
R
X T
MA WAT
1/2
BATTERY COVER
PC BOARD
PC BOARD RETAINER
RETAINER
SCREW
BATTERY
CASE ASSEMBLY COVER SCREW EJECTOR STRAP
LINE SUPPLY
SWITCH
115V
BATTERY
CONNECTOR
DETAIL A DETAIL B
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B a t t e r y R e m o v a l a n d L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch L o ca t i o n
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