Viavi ALT-9000 User manual

ALT-9000
Radio Altimeter Test Set
Operation Manual

ALT-9000
Radio Altimeter
Test Set
Operation Manual
PUBLIS HE D BY
VIAV I So lutio n s, I nc .
Or igi nal Is su e FEB 2 022
Re-i s su ed (0 0 1) APR 2 02 2

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No tifications
Notice
Every effort was made to ensure that the information in this manual was accurate at the time of release.
However, information is subject to change without notice, and VIAVI reserves the right to provide an
addendum to this manual with information not available at the time that this manual was created.
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transmitted, electronically or otherwise, without written permission of the publisher. VIAVI Solutions and
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All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Patent Information
Patented as described at: https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/patents.
Copyright Release
Reproduction and distribution of this guide is authorized for US Government purposes only.
Terms and conditions
Specifications, terms, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The provision of hardware,
services, and/or software are subject to VIAVI’s standard terms and conditions, available at:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/corporate/legal/terms-conditions.
Warranty Information
Warranty information for this product is available on the VIAVI website at:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/support/warranty-quality-compliance-policies.

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Regulat or y C ompliance
Declaration of Conformity
VIAVI recommends keeping a copy of the Declaration of Conformity Certificate (shipped with the unit) with
the test set at all times.
EMC Directive Compliance
This product was tested and conforms to the EMC Directive, 2014/30/EU for electromagnetic
compatibility.
DFARS Statement
If software is for use in the performance of a U.S. Government prime contract or subcontract, software is
delivered and licensed as “Commercial Computer Software” as defined in DFAR 252.227-7014 (Feb
2014), or as a “Commercial Item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) or as “Restricted Computer Software” as
defined in FAR 52.227-19 (Dec 2007) or any equivalent agency regulation or contract clause. Use,
duplication or disclosure of Software is subject to VIAVI Solutions' standard commercial license terms,
and non-DOD Departments and Agencies of the U.S. Government will receive no greater than Restricted
Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-19(c)(1-2) (Dec 2007). U.S. Government users will receive no greater
than Limited Rights as defined in FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987) or DFAR 252.227-7015 (b)(2) (November
1995), as applicable in any technical data.
Open Source Disclaimer - IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY
The ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set includes third party software licensed under the terms of separate
open source software licenses. By using this software you agree to comply with the terms and conditions
of the applicable open source software licenses. Software originated by VIAVI is not subject to third party
licenses. Terms of the VIAVI Software License different from applicable third party licenses are offered by
VIAVI alone.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment was tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you will be required to correct
the interference at your own expense.
The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications be made
to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by VIAVI.

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Industry Canada Requirements
This device complies with Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference; and, 2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts
de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: 1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire
de brouillage; et, 2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
EU WEEE and Battery Directives
This product, and the batteries used to power the product, should not be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste and should be collected separately and disposed of according to your national
regulations.
VIAVI has established a take-back processes in compliance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive, 2012/19/EU, and the EU Battery Directive, 2006/66/EC.
Instructions for returning waste equipment and batteries to VIAVI can be found in the WEEE section of
VIAVI’s Standards and Policies web page.
If you have questions concerning disposal of your equipment or batteries, contact the VIAVI WEEE
Program Management team at WEEE.EM[email protected].
EU REACH
Article 33 of EU REACH regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 requires article suppliers to provide information if
a listed Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC) is present in an article above a certain threshold.
For information on the presence of REACH SVHCs in VIAVI products, see the Hazardous Substance
Control section of VIAVI’s Standards and Policies web page.
EU CE Marking Directives (LV, EMC, RoHS, RE)
This product conforms with all applicable CE marking directives. Please see EU Declaration of
Conformity for details.

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California Proposition 65
California Proposition 65, officially known as the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986, was enacted in November 1986 with the aim of protecting individuals in the state of California and
the state's drinking water and environment from excessive exposure to chemicals known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For the VIAVI position statement on the use of Proposition 65 chemicals in VIAVI products, see the
Hazardous Substance Control section of VIAVI’s Standards and Policies web page.
Korea Certification
Ordering information
This manual is a product of the VIAVI Technical Publications Department, issued for use with the
ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set. The PDF format of this manual is available on the VIAVI product
website.
Go to: https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/resources/literature-library
•Type ALT-9000 to find the manuals associated with the ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set.
Contact Information
Contact the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for technical support or with any questions regarding this
or other VIAVI products.
•Phone: 1-844-GO-VIAVI
•Email: Tech[email protected]
For the latest TAC information, go to:
https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/support/technical-product-support/technical-assistance
Class A Equipment (Industrial Broadcasting &
Communications Equipment).
This equipment is Industrial (Class A) electromagnetic wave suitability
equipment and seller or user should take notice of it, and this
equipment is to be used in the places except for home.

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Prec aut ions
SAF ETY FIRST - T O AL L OPERATIONS PERS ONNE L
GEN E R AL C ONDITI ONS O F US E
This product is designed and tested to comply with the requirements of IEC/EN61010-1 ‘Safety requirements for electrical
equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use’ for Class I portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2
environment. The equipment is designed to operate from installation supply Category II.
Equipment should be protected from liquids such as spills, leaks, etc. and precipitation such as rain, snow, etc. When moving
the equipment from a cold to hot environment, allow the temperature of the equipment to stabilize before the equipment is
connected to the supply to avoid condensation forming.
The equipment must only be operated within the environmental conditions specified in the performance data.
CAS E , COVER O R P AN E L RE M OVAL
Opening the Case Assembly exposes the operator to electrical hazards that may result in electrical shock or equipment
damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the Case Assembly open.
SAFETY I D E NTIFIC A TI ON I N TECHNI C A L MA NU A L
This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards that may exist when operating or servicing
this equipment:
SAFETY S Y M BO L S IN MANUAL S A N D ON U NI TS
WARNING: Id enti fie s co nd iti o ns or a ct i vi tie s t ha t, if ig no r e d, can r e su lt i n pers on al
in j ur y or d ea th .
Caution: Id en tifi e s co nd iti o ns o r ac tiv i ties th at , i f i g n ore d, ca n result in
equ ipmen t or pr op er ty d a ma g e, e.g ., F ire.
WARNING:
Ind i cate s a T ox ic ha za rd. Ite m sh ou ld on l y be h an dle d by Q ua l ifi e d S e rvi ce
Pers onne l . D is po se o f ite m in ac co rda n ce w ith loc al r egulati o ns .
WARNING:
Ind i cate s a F ire ha za rd.
Caution: ESD
Ind i cate s i t em is st ati c s en sitiv e.

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SA FETY FIRST - TO ALL OPE RATIONS PERSONNEL (co nt)
EQU I P MENT G R O U ND ING P R OTE CTI ON
Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE O F PROBE S
Refer to Performance Specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test Set
before connecting a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within these specifications before using
the probe for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the equipment.
POW E R COR DS
Power cords must not be frayed or broken, nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE R E CO MME N D ED F U SE S ONLY
Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings. Refer to Performance
Specifications for fuse requirements and specifications.
IN TE R N AL BATT E RY
This unit contains a Lithium Ion Battery, and can be replaced by an operator.
EMI ( E LE C TR O MAGNETIC INT ERFERENCE)
Caution:
Refe r t o acco mpa n yin g do c uments. (Th is symb ol r e fer s to spe cif ic CA U TI ON S
rep r e se nt ed on th e un it a nd cl arif ied in the te xt . )
Caution: AC TERMINAL:
Term in al t ha t ma y sup pl y o r b e s upp lied w i th AC o r a l te rnati n g vo ltag e .
Caution:
Sig n al G e ne r a tor s c an be a s ource of Elec tro m ag neti c Inter fer ence (E M I) t o
co mmun ica tio n rec ei v er s. Some tra ns mit ted sig na ls ca n cause dis ru pt io n and
int e rfe re nc e t o c om mu ni ca tion service out to a d ist a n ce of se vera l mil es .
User of t hi s e qu i p me n t sh o ul d sc r u tiniz e any operati o n tha t re su l ts in
rad i a tion of a signa l (d i rect ly o r i n dir ec tly) an d sh ould t ak e ne ce ss ar y
pre cau tions to a v oid po t e nt ial c omm u ni cati on inter fer ence p rob lems .

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TOXIC HAZARDS
FI RE HAZARD
IN PU T OVERLOAD
ERGO N O MIC S
WARNING: Lithium
A Li thium ba t tery i s u se d i n t his eq ui pme nt.
• Lit h iu m is a toxic sub st an ce so th e ba tte ry sh ou l d in no cir cu m st a nc es be
cru sh e d, in c inera t ed o r di sp os ed o f i n no rmal w as t e.
• Do n ot sh or t ci r cu it o r f o rce disc ha r g e s i nc e this mi g ht ca us e t he ba tte ry
to ve nt, overheat o r exp l o de .
WARNING:
Make sur e t h a t o nly f u se s o f th e corre ct r ating and type are u se d f or
rep l a cement. I f an in tegra ll y fus ed p lug is us ed on t he su pply lea d, en s ure
tha t th e fus e rat i ng is co mmen su r a te wi th th e cu rrent req u i reme nts o f th i s
equip men t.
Caution:
• UUT :R X po rt maximum reve rs e p ow e r 100 mW .
• UUT :T X po rt maximum po wer 30 0 W pe ak, 5 W a vera ge.
WARNING: Heavy Object
Whe n the tr a n sit cas e is f ul ly -lo aded , t h e AL T -90 0 0 T es t Se t K i t is a heav y
objec t. T w o- pe rso n li ft r equir ed .

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SA FETY FIRST - TO ALL OPE RATIONS PERSONNEL (co nt)
STATIC SENSITI VE COMP ON E N TS
Caution: ESD
This equipmen t c onta ins compon en t s se nsit ive to d ama ge b y E l e ctro st atic
Dis ch a rge (E S D ). All p ers o nn el p e r form ing mainte n ance or cali b rat ion
pro ced ure s sh ou ld ha ve kn o wle d ge of acce pt ed E SD pra cti c es a nd /or be
ESD ce rti f ied .
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS PARTS
SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE
BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD).
CAUTION

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Serv ice Upon Re ceipt of Material
Unpacking test set
Cus tomiz ed f o am pa ck ing m a teri al inside th e tr ansit ca se pr ov i de s m ax im um pro tec tio n
fo r t h e T e st Se t.
Use the follo wi ng st e p s to unp ac k t he T es t Set Kit :
STEP PROCE D UR E
1. Cut s e ali n g tap e on to p o f th e sh ipp in g c onta ine r. O p en s hipping co nt ainer .
2. Remove tr a ns it c as e f rom sh ipp ing c on t a ine r.
3. Place t ran si t case o n a fla t, c lea n , and dr y s urf ac e.
4. Lo ca t e th e p ac ki n g sl ip o n t he ex t e rio r of the ship p ing co nt ain er (u se d w h en
Check i ng U np a cke d E qu i pm e nt ).
5. Open the tra n sit c as e (se e Fig. 1 ) .
6. Remove ite m s fr om th e tra ns it c as e ( se e Fig. 2).
Checking Unpacked Equipment
Id en ti fy and i nspe ct e q ui p m en t fo r pos si b l e da m ag e inc ur red durin g shipme nt . If Test Se t
has be en d am a ged, rep o rt the damag e to V IAVI C u st o m er Se r v i ce .
Fig. 1 Fully- Pa cked T rans it C as e

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Fig. 2 Unpac ked I tems 1
The pa ck ing s l ip i de nti fies t h e d e t ails o f th e p u rch as ed c on fig ura tio n a n d p ur chas ed
opti o ns. R ep o r t a l l d iscrepan c i es to VI AV I.
Rev iew p ackin g sl ip to ve ri fy shi pm e n t i s co mp l e t e. Re f e r to F ig. 2, F ig . 4, and Ta ble 1 for
help wi th i tem i d e nt if i ca tion .
Veri f y t h e tes t s et co nf ig ur ati on an d se ria lized c o mp o ne nt s; s ee F i g. 3.
Fig . 3 Placar d o n Tr a n sit C a se (s er ializ ed )
1. Op tiona l B at ter y P a ck sh ow n in photo. The i nstr u me n t is sh ipp ed wi th a Ba ttery Pa ck
ins ta l led in th e u ni t. The ‘t a ckle b o x’ a nd 1 2- inc h c able (s) ar e n ot sh ow n in t hi s p ho t o .

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REL ATED INFORM ATION
Vi av i mainta ins a w eb page whe re a dditio na l pr oduc t i n f o rmati on is availa bl e t o
cu sto me rs:
•ht t ps :// ww w .vi av is olu t io ns .c om /A LT- 9 000
Use thi s manu al in c onju nc tio n w i th t h e f oll o w ing infor matio n:
•Getting Started Guide: p r ov i d es t h e b as ics o f se tu p an d u se .
•Maintenance Manual: p ro vi d es gu i d an ce for appr o ve d ma in ten a nc e a nd tro ubles ho o ting
pr oc ed ur es .
•Remote Command Interface Guide: p rov ide s de t a ils o n remo te commands a nd sy nt ax.
•Product Brochure: p r o vi d es o rde r ing info rmati o n for p a rts and acc e sso rie s.
•Data Sheet: pro vi des te c hn ica l spe ci fic at i on s.
TE ST SET K IT CONFI G U RAT I O NS
The re ar e two conf igura t ion s; A LT-9 000 ( P /N 22 1453 4 1) a nd ALT -9 00 0 B (P/N 221 625 29 ) .
Refe r to F i g. 4 a nd Table 1 f or conf igu ra tion deta il s .
Fi g. 4 Kit I tems

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Ki t Componen ts
Table 1 K i t C o mp o nent s
# I TE M P/ N A L T- 9 0 00
(2 21 453 41 )
ALT-9 000B
(2 21 62 5 29 )
1ALT-9000 Test Set
(battery included) 22151020 1 1
2 Power Supply 67374 1 1
3 Adapter, TNC-TNC 38353 2 2
4Antenna Coupler Pole Set 139152 2 2
5 Cable, TNC-TNC, 12” (Loop Back) 62401 1 1
6 Antenna Couplers 139139 2 2
7 Power Cord, US 62302 1 1
8 Power Cord, European 64020 1 1
9 Coax, TNC-TNC, yellow 4’
‘
22153321 1 1

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10 Coax, TNC-TNC, red 4’ 22153326 1 1
11 Coax, TNC-TNC, yellow 20’ 22153329 1 1
12 Coax, TNC-TNC, red 20’ 22153332 1 1
13 Getting Started Guide (paper) 22149658 1 1
14
Operator Documentation (CD)
•O per ati on Man ua l
•G ett ing St art e d Gu i d e
•R C I G u ide
22149666 1 1
15 Attenuator, fixed 20 dB 112036 2 2
16 Cable Assy; TNC RA;
Keyed; 12 inch 22162292 1
Antenna Coupler Labels 111838
(consumable) 1 1
Transit Case 22153534 1 1
# I TE M P/ N A L T- 9 0 00
(2 21 453 41 )
ALT-9 000B
(2 21 62 5 29 )

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Stand ard Accesso rie s
Fi g. 5 ‘T a ck le Box’ C a se
(s hown w i th i te ms 3 a nd 1 5)
Optional Ac ce ss orie s
IT EM PAR T N U MBER QTY
‘Tackle Box’ Case Fig. 5 FBPP-GC-6 1
IT EM PAR T N U MBER QTY
Battery Pack 22116266 1
Maintainer Documentation (CD)
•Main te nanc e Ma nual 22145346 1

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Table of Contents
Chap ter 1 - D escription . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Introduction ALT-9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Nome nc lature C ross -Refere nce List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Equipment Ca p abil iti e s a n d F eatu re s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
Chap ter 2 - T est Se t Opera tion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 2
Controls and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Front Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Operating Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Power ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Power OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
User Interface Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Launch Bar and Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Function Window Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Defining Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Chap ter 3 - T est Se t Func tion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Test Set Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Simulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Profile Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
Test Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 13
Self Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21

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Chap ter 4 - T esting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9
Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 12
Identifying Installed Software Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 20
Chap ter 5 - M ainten anc e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
Tool Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
Component Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
Software Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
ALT-9000 Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Chap ter 6 - P roduct Sp ecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
Append ix A - Abbr evia tion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A - 1
Append ix B - T erminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B - 1

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Fig. 1 Fully-Packed Transit Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Fig. 2 Unpacked Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Fig. 3 Placard on Transit Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Fig. 4 Kit Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
Fig. 5 ‘Tackle Box’ Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Fig. 1-1 VIAVI ALT-9000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
Fig. 2-1 AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
Fig . 2-2 Fr on t Pan e l Contr o l/I n di c ato r Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
Fig . 2-3 Fr on t Pan e l Contr o ls a nd Co nn ector s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
Fig . 2-4 Laun c h B a r and Fu n ctio n Ke ys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
Fig . 2-5 Laun c h B a r App ea r s In Fr on t o f Fun ct io n Wi nd o w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 7
Fig . 2-6 Sim ul a tio n F unct ion W indo w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 8
Fig. 2-7 Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 9
Fig. 2-8 Data Slew Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Fig. 2-9 Rotary Knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 10
Fig . 2-1 0 Alph aN u mer ic Key bo a rd Co nt rol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 11
Fig . 2-1 1 Drop -down Menu (Selec table U nit s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1 1
Fig. 2-12 Locked Field . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 12
Fig . 3-1 Sim ul a tio n F unct ion W indo w (S i mulati o n: Manua l ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
Fig . 3-2 Sim ul a tio n F unct ion W indo w (S i mulati o n: Pr of il e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2
Fig . 3-3 Radio Al ti me t e r T est F un ct i on Win dow Pu ls e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5
Fig . 3-4 Profi le S e tup Fun cti on Wi n do w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
Fig. 3-5 Edit Leg # Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 9
Fig . 3-6 Manag e Pr ofil es Wind o w (Store Pro f ile ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 10
Fig . 3-7 Manag e Pr ofil es Wind o w (Store Name E n try) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 0
Fig . 3-8 Manag e Pr ofil es Wind o w (Dele te Pr ofi le) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 11
Fig . 3-9 Load Pro file W ind o w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 2
Fig . 3-10 Gen er al T a b S c r ee n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 3
Fig. 3-11 Loss Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 15
Fig. 3-12 Storage Tab Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 16
Fig . 3-13 Manag e Se tti n g s W ind ow (S t o re Settings ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 17
Fig . 3-14 Manag e Se tti n g s W ind ow (S t o re Na me En t ry ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1 7
Fig . 3-15 Manag e Se tti n g s W ind ow (D e l et e Set ting s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 18

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Fig . 3-16 Load S e tti ng s W ind o w (R ec all Se tti n gs ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 18
Fig . 3-17 Stora g e T a b W ind ow (F a cto ry Re se t) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 19
Fig . 3-18 Display Tab Wi n do w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 2 0
Fig. 3-19 Self Test Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21
Fig. 3-20 Self Test Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 21
Fig. 3-21 Self Test Passed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 22
Fig. 3-22 Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 22
Fig. 3-23 Alert Message Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 23
Fig . 4-1 ALT-9000 Antenn a Co up l er . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Fig. 4-2 Pole #1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Fig. 4-3 Extension Pole #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Fig. 4-4 Extension Pole #3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
Fig. 4-5 Extension Pole #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Fig . 4-6 Low Loss RF Coa x Ca ble , 2 0 f t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Fig. 4-7 Low Loss Coax Cable, 4 ft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Fig. 4-8 Jumper RF Coax Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Fig. 4-9 Attenuator, fixed 20 dB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
Fig. 4-10 Direct Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
Fig . 4-1 1 ALT - 90 0 0 R F Con ne cti on s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
Fig . 4-1 2 ALT - 90 0 0 R F Con ne cti on s (Fe ed ers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 6
Fig . 4-1 3 ALT - 90 0 0 C o uple r Con ne ct i on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 7
Fig . 4-1 4 ALT - 90 0 0 A n t en n a C o upler In sta ll ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 8
Fig . 4-1 5 Del a y C a libr at io n Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 9
Fig. 4-16 Altitude Pause Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 11
Fig . 4-1 7 Pau se d Alt it ude Ra te / M a nu al Alti tude Sle w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1 2
Fig . 4-1 8 Mult i -leg P ro fil e Ex am p l e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 15
Fig. 4-19 UUT Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 17
Fig . 4-2 0 Options Fun ct ion Wi n do w . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 19
Fig . 5-1 Loca t o r V i ew , Co i n Ba tte ry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
Fig . 5-2 Loca t o r V i ew , Pri mary B att ery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
Fig. 5-3 Primary Battery Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 4
Fig. 5-4 Battery Housing Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5
Fig. 5-5 Battery Backup Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5
Fig. 5-6 USB Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
Fig . 5-7 Syst em C o nfig - Sta tu s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
Fig . 5-8 Syst em C o nfig - Hard ware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 10
Fig . 5-9 Syst em C o nfig – U I Opt ion s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 11
Fig . 5-1 0 Syst em Co nfig – N etwo rk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1 2