CCX Technologies T-RX Series User manual
User Guide
Version 1.4
T-RX™ User Guide
Version 1.4
User Guide Versions 5
Product Information 5
Canada and the USA 5
Europe 5
Rest of the World 5
What's in the box? 7
Charge your T-RX™ internal battery 7
How does it work? 7
How to set up? 8
How do I connect the external antenna? 8
How do I adjust the screen brightness? 9
How do I calibrate the T-RX™ touchscreen? 9
How do I change the T-RX™ touchscreen to High Contrast Mode? 10
How do I connect to an Ethernet network? 11
How do I connect to a Wi-Fi network? 12
About Page 13
How do I change the battery? 14
Getting Technical 15
Connector Info 15
ARINC 429 Connector Pinout 16
ARINC-429 Mating Connector 17
LED Indicators 18
Test Details 18
User Input 19
VOR Test 20
ILS Test 21
Localizer Test 22
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Glideslope Test 23
Marker Beacon Test 24
VHF Com Generate Test 25
VHF Com Receive Test 26
Receive Audio 27
ELT 121.5 Testing 27
HF Com Generate Test 28
HF Com Receive Test 29
Receive Audio 30
SELCAL Test 31
ELT 406 Test 32
ELT 406 Test Config 33
Transponder Mode A/C/S Test 34
Transponder Test Config 35
Transponder Mode A/C/S Test Item Descriptions 36
Altitude Monitor Test 38
ADS-B 1090ES Test 39
Airborne Mode 39
Surface Mode 40
ADS-B 1090 Test Config 41
ADS-B 978 UAT Test 43
ADS-B 978 Test Config 44
ADS-B 1090ES / ADS-B 978 UAT Test Item Descriptions 45
ADS-B IN 1090 Test 47
ADS-B IN 1090 Test Config 48
MODE-S GICB Test 50
MODE-S GICB Test Config 52
Test Info 53
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User Guide Versions
Version
Description
1.4
Incorporates tests and features of T-RX Software Versions 1.4.1 and 1.4.2
1.3
Incorporates tests and features of T-RX Software Version 1.3.4
1.2
Incorporates tests and features of T-RX Software Version 1.3.3
1.1
Incorporates tests and features of T-RX Software Version 1.3.2
1.0
Initial Release
Product Information
T-RX™ is a rugged portable tablet with a large color sunlight-readable touch-screen display, with an
extended life battery, and an internal or external antenna that allows aircraft maintainers to quickly
and easily test various aircraft avionics systems with ease.
Canada and the USA
T-RX™ is available in three variants for customers based in Canada and the USA. The standard tests
for each variant are listed below, however, the T-RX™ Radio and Pulse are capable of adding
additional optional tests to suit your needs. Simply contact CCX Technologies Inc. to order your
additional optional tests.
Europe
The T-RX™ RP+ is the only option for Europe based customers through our Authorized Distributor -
airplus.
Rest of the World
The T-RX™ RP+ is the only option for customers outside Canada and the USA. Some restrictions may
apply.
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T-RX™ Radio
VOR Generation
RF Level, Frequency, and bearing
ILS
Instrument Landing System components
Localizer
RF Level, Frequency, Deviation, and Tone
Glideslope
RF Level, Frequency, and Deviation
Marker Beacon
RF Level and Tone
VHF Com Generation
RF Level, Frequency, and Tone
VHF Com Receive
Frequency, Power, Modulation Level
T-RX™ Pulse
Transponder Mode A/C
Power, Frequency, Receiver Sensitivity, SLS, Mode A code and Mode C
altitude
Transponder Mode S
Power, Frequency, Receiver Sensitivity, SLS, Mode A code and Mode C
altitude, Mode S parameters
ADS-B OUT 1090
ADS-B OUT parameters
MODE-S GICB
All MODE-S GICB Registers including ELS and EHS parameters
T-RX™ RP+
Includes all of the features of the T-RX™ Radio, T-RX™ Pulse and the tests below.
Optional Tests
SELCAL
32 Tone SELCAL generation in HF and VHF Bands
ELT 406
406MHz ELT power, frequency, and reply decoding
ADS-B OUT 978
Receiver sensitivity, power, frequency, ADS-B OUT parameters
ADS-B IN 1090
ADS-B/TIS-B/ADS-R 1090 Traffic Target Generation
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Getting Started
What's in the box?
- T-RX™ w/Li-ion smart battery installed (Figure 1)
- Charging Cable
Optional Accessory Kit includes:
- Nanuk case (Figure 2)
- External Antenna (Figure 5)
- Extra battery (Figure 4)
- Battery charging dock (Figure 3)
Charge your T-RX™ internal battery
Your T-RX™ will arrive with the battery installed. Connect your charging cable to the charging port
(Item 8, Figure 6). Your battery will be fully charged when the middle LED stops blinking.
How does it work?
Press the power button (Item 1, Figure 6) to turn on your T-RX™. The first menu option at the top left
section of the screen defaults to TESTS. Select the dropdown menu next to the TESTS menu and
select the desired test function. Various configurable options for the selected test will now be
available.
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How to set up?
How do I connect the external antenna?
The T-RX™ has two internal antennas (automatically selected by frequency), but you may need to use
the external antenna on certain occasions. Connect the provided external antenna to TNC connector
(item 6, Figure 6).
NOTE: For Com/VOR/ILS/ELT an external antenna will have higher gain than the internal antenna.
NOTE: The supplied external antenna is not appropriate nor is it calibrated for L-Band tests
(Transponder, ADS-B, DME).
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How do I adjust the screen brightness?
Select the TESTS menu at the top left section of the screen. Select CONFIGURE -> DISPLAY. Slide
the Backlight Brightness to the desired level.
How do I calibrate the T-RX™ touchscreen?
Select the TESTS menu at the top left section of the screen. Select CONFIGURE -> DISPLAY. Select
TOUCHSCREEN CALIBRATE. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate.
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How do I change the T-RX™ touchscreen to High Contrast Mode?
Press the “TESTS” menu at the top left section of the screen. Select “CONFIGURE”. Select the “High
Contrast Mode” box.
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How do I connect to an Ethernet network?
Connect an Ethernet cable to the top Ethernet port. Select CONFIGURE -> ETHERNET. An IP address
will be automatically assigned if DHCP is selected, or if DHCP is deselected enter an address and
subnet in CIDR format (x.x.x.x/xx).
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How do I connect to a Wi-Fi network?
Select CONFIGURE -> WIFI. Select Enable Client and DHCP. Enter up to 2 SSID and WPA passwords
(password may be left blank for open networks). An IP address will be automatically assigned if
DHCP is selected, or if DHCP is deselected enter an address and subnet in CIDR format (x.x.x.x/xx).
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About Page
Press the “SETTINGS” menu at the top second left section of the screen and select the option
“About”. In the About page, it shows the T-RX Software Version , Serial Number and Calibration Date.
Note: Calibration Date not shown if calibration performed with software version below 1.3.4.
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How do I change the battery?
Step 1
Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove (4 ea) screws on the right end cap of your
T-RX™.
Step 2
Slide the right end cap off.
Step 3
Using the tab on the battery, pull the battery out.
Step 4
Slide the replacement battery into the battery port.
Step 5
Place the right end cap back onto the T-RX™.
Step 6
Reinstall the (4 ea) screws that secure the end cap.
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Getting Technical
Figure 6 - T-RX™ Connectors
Connector Info
1
Power
On/Off
2
USB
USB Headset
3
Ethernet 1
Used for retrieving test data and loading of software upgrades.
T-RX™ is a DHCP client
4
Ethernet 2
Reserved for future use
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ARINC 429
ARINC 429 TX/RX
6
External Connection
Connection to a receiver, or an external antenna
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Direct Transmitter
Connection
Connects directly to a transmitter, such as a VHF com, Transponder,
or DME. It can also be used for bench testing of these components.
Also required if using a Transponder antenna coupler.
Note: Direct Port has a transmit 50 ohm load attached internally. For
high power continuous transmit sources (VHF/HF Com) over 5W,
observe a 30 second on, 1 minute off duty cycle. Pulse sources
(Transponder, DME, ADS-B) can be used continuously.
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External Charging Port
Used for charging the internal T-RX™ battery
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ARINC 429 Connector Pinout
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
Pin
Function
1
A429 RX + 1
2
A429 RX - 1
3
GND
4
A429 RX+ 2
5
A429 RX- 2
6
GND
7
A429 TX+
8
A429 TX-
9
GND
10
GND
11
Extra RF 5
12
Extra RF 4
13
Extra RF 3
14
Extra RF 2
15
Extra RF 1
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ARINC-429 Mating Connector
ARINC-429 signals in your installation can be broken out to an HD D-Sub connector and connected
to the T-RX. The following parts are recommended for use in your breakout cable. Consult the part
datasheets for assembly instructions and your wiring diagrams for equipment-specific ARINC-429
pinouts.
Part Name
US Military
Standard Part
Number
Photo
Description
Housing
M24308/4-11
Connector, 15-Pin Male, High- Density
Plug or compatible
Pin
M39029/58-360
.
Contact Pin, Male, 22-28AWG,
Crimp, Gold
Insertion/
Extraction
Tools
M81969/1-04
Extraction, Removal & Insertion Tool
Crimper &
Positioner
M22520/2-01
and
M22520/2-09
Hand Crimper Tool, 22-28AWG, Side
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LED Indicators
Test Details
T-RX™ has an easy to use intuitive graphical user interface. To begin testing, start by ensuring the top
left menu is set to “TESTS”. Next press the menu to the right of “TESTS” to display all available test
options for your T-RX™. Select the test you wish to perform, and adjust the options for that test as
needed. When the options for your test are correctly set press “RUN” to begin the test.
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User Input
All sliders can be moved directly using the touchscreen, or by entering via
an on screen numeric keyboard by touching the control value. For RF levels,
enter as negative values (for example -15). Text fields will raise an
alphanumeric keyboard.
Keyboard can be hidden by pressing the keyboard or enter icons.
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VOR Test
Frequency
(MHz)
Select the desired frequency by selecting a preset, or by sliding the frequency
scale left or right
RF Level
(dBm)
Set the RF level with the slider or by pressing < or >
Bearing
Select from a Bearing preset, or by pressing < or >
Direction
Select To or From
1020 Hz Tone
On or off
Fail
Select from NORMAL, REF, VAR, or BOTH. Selecting REF, VAR, or BOTH will
cause a VOR fail flag
EANT
Select EANT for external antenna or no selection for the internal antenna
RUN/CANCEL
Selecting RUN will output the signal continuously until CANCEL is selected
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