Aeroflex IFR 6000 User manual

Test Set
Operation Manual
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IFR 6000
ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B
XPDR/DME/TCAS

OPERATION MANUAL
XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B
TEST SET
IFR 6000
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Cable Statement:
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be double shielded.
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be 3 meters or less in length.
Nomenclature Statement:
In this manual Test Set or Unit refers to the IFR 6000 XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B Test Set.

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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING
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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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Chapter/Section
Title Page / Copyright Page
Statements
Safety Page
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
Index
Battery/Voltage Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains operating instructions for the IFR 6000. It is strongly recommended that
personnel be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
Refer all servicing of unit to qualified technical personnel.
ORGANIZATION
This manual is divided into the following Chapters and Sections:
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATION
Section 1 - DESCRIPTION and Quick Start (for operators familiar with avionics systems)
Section 2 - OPERATION (installation, description of controls, connectors and indicators,
performance evaluation and operating procedures)
Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 4 - SHIPPING
Section 5 - STORAGE

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CHAPTER ONE
IFR 6000 XPDR/DME/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/TIS-B TEST SET
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1
1. General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.1 Description 1-1-1 1
1.2 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.3 Regulatory Responsibilities 1-1-1 2
2. Quick Start 1-1-2 1
2.1 Controls 1-1-2 1
2.2 Testing Over The Air 1-1-2 2
2.3 Testing via Direct Connect (XPDR) 1-1-2 2
2.4 Testing via Direct Connect (DME) 1-1-2 4
SECTION 2 - OPERATION 1-2
1. Installation 1-2-1 1
1.1 General 1-2-1 1
1.2 Battery Operation 1-2-1 1
1.3 Battery Charging 1-2-1 1
1.4 Safety Precautions 1-2-1 1
1.4.1 Complying with Instructions 1-2-1 1
1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord 1-2-1 1
1.4.3 Operating Safety 1-2-1 1
1.5 AC Power Requirements 1-2-1 2
1.6 Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2
1.7 External Cleaning 1-2-1 3
2. Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2 1
3. Performance Evaluation 1-2-3 1
3.1 General 1-2-3 1
3.2 Self Test 1-2-3 1
4. Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1
4.1 General 1-2-4 1
4.2 Screen Descriptions 1-2-4 2
4.3 General Operating Information 1-2-4 36
4.4 Guided Test 1-2-4 50
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/TABLES
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
Controls 1-1-2 1
Soft Keys 1-1-2 1
DATA Keys 1-1-2 1
Antenna Mounting 1-1-2 2
XPDR SETUP Screen 1-1-2 2
XPDR CONFIG Screen 1-1-2 3
XPDR AUTO Test Screen 1-1-2 3
XPDR Test List Screen 1-1-2 3
DME SETUP Screen 1-1-2 4
DME Test Screen 1-1-2 5
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
XPDR Auto Test Screen 1-2-4 2
XPDR Config Screen 1-2-4 2
XPDR Config Info Screen 1-2-4 3
Setup XPDR Screen 1-2-4 3
Setup General Screen 1-2-4 4
Setup Test Data Screen 1-2-4 5
Confirm Screen 1-2-4 5
Setup Store Name Screen 1-2-4 5
Auto Test Screen Test Running 1-2-4 7
Auto Test Screen PASS 1-2-4 7
Auto Test Screen FAIL 1-2-4 8
Auto Test Screen NO REPLY 1-2-4 8
XPDR Test List ATCRBS 1-2-4 9
XPDR A/C Decoder/SLS Test Screen 1-2-4 10
XPDR A/C Spacing Width Test Screen 1-2-4 11
More Info Screen 1-2-4 12
More Info Details Screen, Item 1 1-2-4 12
More Info Details Screen, Item 2 1-2-4 12
More Info Details Screen, Item 3 1-2-4 12
Power and Frequency (Mode S) Test Screen 1-2-4 13
Power and Frequency (ATCRBS) Test Screen 1-2-4 13
XPDR - S All Call Test Screen 1-2-4 14
XPDR - S Reply Timing Test Screen 1-2-4 15
XPDR - S Reply Test Screen 1-2-4 16
UF0 Test Screen 1-2-4 18
UF4 Test Screen 1-2-4 18
UF5 Test Screen 1-2-4 19
UF11 Test Screen 1-2-4 19
UF11 FAIL Test Screen 1-2-4 20
UF16 Test Screen 1-2-4 20
UF20 Test Screen 1-2-4 21
UF21 Test Screen PASS 1-2-4 22

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS (cont)
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
UF21 Test Screen, NOT RUN 1-2-4 22
UF24 Test Screen 1-2-4 23
XPDR Elementary Surveillance 1 Test Screen 1-2-4 24
XPDR Elementary Surveillance 2 Test Screen 1-2-4 25
Enhanced Surveillance Test Screen 1-2-4 27
Altitude Encoder Test Screen 1-2-4 29
DME Screen 1-2-4 31
Setup DME Screen 1-2-4 44
Directional Antenna Mounted on Test Set 1-2-4 34
Hand Held Directional Antenna 1-2-4 34
Tripod Mounted Directional Antenna 1-2-4 34
Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 34
Ramp Testing 1-2-4 35
IFR 6000 With Breakout Box 1-2-4 38
Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1
LIST OF TABLES
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
Common Usage GICB BDS 1-2-4 26

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SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL
Unpacking
Special-design packing material inside this shipping carton provides maximum protection for the
IFR 6000. Avoid damaging the carton and packing material during equipment unpacking. Use the
following steps for unpacking the IFR 6000.
OCut and remove the sealing tape on the carton top and open the carton.
OGrasp the IFR 6000 transit case firmly, while restraining the shipping carton, and lift the
equipment and packing material vertically.
OPlace the IFR 6000 transit case and end cap packing on a suitable flat, clean and dry surface.
ORemove the protective plastic bag from the IFR 6000 transit case. Place the desiccant bags
back inside the protective plastic bag.
OPlace protective plastic bag and end cap packing material inside shipping carton.
OStore the shipping carton for future use should the IFR 6000 need to be returned.
Checking Unpacked Equipment
OInspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been
damaged, report the damage to Aeroflex.
OCheck the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all
discrepancies to Aeroflex.
DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY
IFR 6000 9001-5802-000 1
POWER SUPPLY 7110-5600-200 1
ANTENNA 7005-5840-500 1
BREAKOUT BOX 7005-5841-000 1
ANTENNA SHIELD 7005-8142-200 1
12 IN. COAXIAL CABLE 6041-5880-800 1
72 IN. COAXIAL CABLE 6041-5880-900 1
5 A FUSE 5106-0000-057 1
TRANSIT CASE 1412-5853-000 1
POWER CORD (US ONLY) 6041-0001-000 1
POWER CORD (EUROPEAN) 7001-9903-000 1
OPERATION MANUAL (CD-ROM) 1002-5800-2CO 1
OPERATION MANUAL (PAPER) (OPTIONAL)

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES
1.1 DESCRIPTION
INTERR
POWER CHARGE
BKLT
CTRS
REPLY DISPLAY
RF LVL
RANGE
FREQ
DME
RATE
SETUP
DME
XPDR TCAS
05801
The IFR 6000 is a precision simulator that
enables one person to functionality test
airborne transponder (XPDR) modes A/C/S,
distance measuring equipment (DME) systems,
TCAS I and II and ADS-B equipped
transponders and 1090 MHz emitters.
The Test Set contains built-in signal
generators and modulators for XPDR and
selected DME frequencies. For ramp
operation, the RF output is coupled to the
airborne equipment by a lightweight directional
antenna that may be mounted on the Test Set
or tripod. For bench operation, coaxial cables
are required between the Test Set and UUT.
1.2 FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
The IFR 6000 has the following features
and capabilities:
Functional Modes:
XPDR Development Phase 1 and 2
DME Phase 1and 2
TCAS I and 2, TIS, TIS-B Phase 3*
ADS-B RX Phase 4*
ADS-B TX and GICB Phase 5*
* Not in this manual release
OXPDR Auto Test provides a full FAR Part
43 Appendix F test. All normal user
verified parameters are displayed on one
screen.
OParametric tests include ERP, MTL, Pulse
Widths and Spacings.
OSeparate screens for display of primary
Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance
parameters.
OPredetermined user selectable XPDR config
files allow different classes of ATCRBS and
Mode S transponder to be tested.
OAltitude Encoder screen for monitoring
encoding altimeter grey code.
OXPDR and DME Setup screens provide user
defined operation parameters.
OSingle DME test screen provides control
over DME Frequency/Channel, Range,
Rate, RF level, % reply, squitter, ident and
echo. UUT frequency, ERP, PRF P1/P2
width and Spacing are also displayed.
OLCD Display with automatic light sensing
illumination control (dark ambient equals
bright backlight).
OInternal Battery allowing six hours
operation before recharge.
OAutomatic power shutdown after
approximately 15 minutes of non-use when
ac power is not connected.
OCompact size and lightweight allow one
person operation.

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1.3 REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Effective April 6, 1987, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) has required certain
tests be performed on transponders, both
conventional ATCRBS and Mode S. In
preparation for the installation of new air
traffic control radar facilities, the FAA
required new measurements to be performed
on existing transponders and instituted
required tests for Mode S transponders.
FAR (Federal Aviation Regulations) Part 43,
Maintenance, Preventive Maintenance,
Rebuilding and Alteration section has been
modified to reflect current technologies and
improvements. Aeroflex has met all FAA
requirements and recommends that the user
of this type of equipment review the
appropriate FAR, or contact the manufacturer
of their particular model of transponder to
ensure that proper procedures are followed.
Eurocontrol and the JAA have also
incorporated new regulations for Mode S
Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance.
These requirements include Selective
Identifiers for high-density traffic areas and
became mandatory in May, 2003 for
Elementary Surveillance and March, 2005 for
Enhanced Surveillance.
The IFR 6000 has the capability to thoroughly
test these new functions to comply with
upcoming requirements. For further
information regarding these requirements,
visit
www.eurocontrol.int/

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2. QUICK START
The Quick Start is for operators who are
familiar with avionics systems/test equipment
and want to use the IFR-6000 before reading
the complete Operation Manual. Refer to
para 1-2-4.1 for detailed operation
instructions.
2.1 CONTROLS
Controls
Figure 1
Turns Test Set ON or OFF.
POWER: Indicator illuminates when Test Set
is operational.
CHARGE: Indicator illuminates to show
battery charge status; RED when charging,
YELLOW when partially charged, GREEN
when fully charged.
NOTE: Operates when External DC Power
Supply is connected.
INTERR: Indicator illuminates when Test Set
is interrogating (XPDR Mode) or receiving
interrogations (DME Mode).
REPLY: Indicator illuminates when Test Set
is receiving replies (XPDR Mode ) or replying
to interrogations (DME Mode).
CTRS: Adjusts display contrast.
BKLT: Adjusts display backlight.
RANGE S: Increases DME or TCAS range.
RANGE T: Decreases DME or TCAS range.
RATE S: Increases DME or TCAS rate.
RATE T: Decreases DME or TCAS rate.
FREQ: Frequency/channel selection for DME
Mode only.
RF LVL: RF level setting for DME Mode only.
FUNCTONAL MODES: XPDR, DME, TCAS.
Each functional mode has a dedicated key.
SETUP: Displays the setup screens
associated with the selected functional mode.
SOFT KEYS: Five Application dependent
keys provide test specific information and
movement between test screens.
Soft Keys
Figure 2
DATA Keys
Figure 3
DATA KEYS
SDATA KEY: Selects or slews data.
TDATA KEY: Selects or slews data.
WDATA KEY: Moves the cursor to the left in
a data field.
XDATA KEY: Moves the cursor to the right
in a data field.