Viavi IFR 6015 User manual

IFR 6015
XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT
Test Set
Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL
XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT
TEST SET
IFR 6015
PUBLISHED BY
VIAVI Solutions, Inc.
COPYRIGHT VIAVI Solutions, Inc.2020
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
otherwise without the prior permission of the publisher.
Original Printing Mar 2005
Re-Issued Feb 2020
10200 West York / Wichita, Kansas 67215 U.S.A. / [phone] / FAX [phone]

Electromagnetic Compatibility:
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be shielded and three meters or less in
length.
Nomenclature Statement:
In this manual IFR 6015, Test Set or Unit refers to the IFR 6015 XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS/UAT
Test Set.
Product Warranty
Refer to https://www.viavisolutions.com/en-us/support/warranty-quality-compliance-policies
for product warranty information.

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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSONNEL
REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.
CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL
Opening the Case Assembly exposes the operator to electrical hazards that can result in electrical shock or
equipment damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the Case Assembly open.
SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL
This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when
operating or servicing this equipment.
CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).
WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS
CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to
specific CAUTIONS represented on the unit and clarified in the text.)
AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or
DC voltage.
DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with DC voltage.
AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with AC or
alternating voltage.
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION
Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE OF PROBES
Check the specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test Set
before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within these
specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the equipment.
POWER CORDS
Power cords must not be frayed, broken nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY
Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.
INTERNAL BATTERY
This unit contains a Lithium Ion Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.
CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO
COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION AND
INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL MILES.
USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS IN
RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The Declaration of Conformity Certificate included with
the Unit should remain with the Unit.
VIAVI recommends the operator reproduce a copy of the
Declaration of Conformity Certificate to be stored with
the Operation Manual for future reference.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Chapter/Section
Title Page / Copyright Page
Statements
Safety Page
Declaration of Conformity
Table of Contents
Introduction
Service Upon Receipt of Material
Chapter 1
Section 1 - Description and Quick Start 1-1
Section 2 - Operation 1-2
Section 3 - Specifications 1-3
Section 4 - Shipping 1-4
Section 5 - Storage 1-5
Appendix A - Connector Pin-Out Tables
Appendix B - Metric/British Imperial Conversion Table with Nautical Distance Conversions
Appendix C - Factory/Power Up Presets
Appendix D - Abbreviations
Appendix E - Breakout Box
Appendix F - Transponder Configurations
Appendix G - Mode S Address Blocks (Product Specific List)
Appendix H - Mode S Address Blocks (Complete List)
Appendix I - Signal Formats
Appendix J - Standard Accessories
Appendix K - Target Acquisition Time Probability Table
Index
Battery/Fuse Instructions

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INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains operating instructions for the IFR 6015. It is strongly recommended that
personnel be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
Refer all servicing of unit to qualified technical personnel.
ORGANIZATION
This manual is divided into the following Chapters and Sections:
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATION
Section 1 - DESCRIPTION and Quick Start (for operators familiar with avionics systems)
Section 2 - OPERATION (installation, description of controls, connectors and indicators,
performance evaluation and operating procedures)
Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 4 - SHIPPING
Section 5 - STORAGE

INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER ONE
IFR 6015 XPDR/TACAN/TCAS/ADS-B/TIS TEST SET
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1
1. General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.1 Description 1-1-1 1
1.2 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.3 Regulatory Responsibilities 1-1-1 2
2. Quick Start 1-1-2 1
2.1 Controls 1-1-2 1
2.2 General Setup 1-1-2 2
2.3 XPDR Setup Over the Air 1-1-2 2
2.4 XPDR Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 4
2.5 Antenna Coupler Connect 1-1-2 5
2.6 XPDR Testing 1-1-2 5
2.6.1 ADS-B/GICB Testing 1-1-2 6
2.6.2 ADS-B MON 1-1-2 7
2.6.3 ADS-B GEN 1-1-2 8
2.6.4 GICB 1-1-2 8
2.6.5 Advisory Circular 1-1-2 9
2.7 TACAN Setup Antenna 1-1-2 9
2.8 TACAN Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 9
2.9 TACAN Testing 1-1-2 10
2.10 TCAS (TAS) Setup Antenna 1-1-2 10
2.11 TCAS (TAS) Testing 1-1-2 11
2.12 TIS Setup Antenna 1-1-2 12
2.13 TIS Setup Direct Connect 1-1-2 13
2.14 TIS Testing 1-1-2 13
2.15 UAT MON 1-1-2 14
2.16 UAT FIS-B GEN 1-1-2 15
2.17 UAT TIS-B GEN 1-1-2 16
2.18 UAT ADS-B GEN 1-1-2 17
SECTION 2 - OPERATION 1-2
1. Installation 1-2-1 1
1.1 General 1-2-1 1
1.2 Battery Operation 1-2-1 1
1.3 Battery Charging 1-2-1 1
1.4 Safety Precautions 1-2-1 1
1.4.1 Complying with Instructions 1-2-1 1
1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord 1-2-1 1
1.4.3 Operating Safety 1-2-1 1
1.5 AC Power Requirements 1-2-1 2
1.6 Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2
1.7 External Cleaning 1-2-1 3
2. Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2 1
3. Performance Evaluation 1-2-3 1
3.1 General 1-2-3 1
3.2 Self-Test 1-2-3 1
3.3 Calibration 1-2-3 2
3.4 RS-232 Self-Test 1-2-3 2
3.5 Manual Self-Test 1-2-3 2

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
SECTION 2 – OPERATION (cont) 1-2
4. Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1
4.1 General 1-2-4 1
4.2 Start-Up 1-2-4 2
4.3 Set-up General 1-2-4 2
4.4 XPDR (Transponder) 1-2-4 3
4.4.1 Configurations 1-2-4 4
4.4.2 Setup 1-2-4 5
4.4.3 Auto Test 1-2-4 8
4.4.4 Test List 1-2-4 11
4.4.5 Altitude Encoder 1-2-4 31
4.4.6 Direct Connect Procedure 1-2-4 32
4.4.7 Antenna Coupler Procedure 1-2-4 33
4.4.8 “Over the Air” Ground Test 1-2-4 34
4.4.9 “Over the Air” Simulated Altitude Test 1-2-4 34
4.5 ADS-B General 1-2-4 35
4.5.1 ADS-B/GICB Modes 1-2-4 35
4.5.2 Setup ADS-B 1-2-4 35
4.5.3 ADS-B/GICB MAIN 1-2-4 37
4.5.4 ADS-B MON 1-2-4 37
4.5.5 Advisory Circular 1-2-4 56
4.5.6 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 61
4.5.7 GICB General 1-2-4 77
4.5.8 GICB Mode 1-2-4 77
4.6 UAT General 1-2-4 100
4.6.1 UAT Setup 1-2-4 100
4.6.2 FIS-B GEN 1-2-4 101
4.6.3 TIS-B GEN 1-2-4 105
4.6.4 TIS-B GEN DATA 1-2-4 107
4.6.5 ADS-B GEN 1-2-4 107
4.6.6 ADS-B GEN DATA 1-2-4 109
4.6.7 ADS-MON 1-2-4 110
4.6.8 GPS Status 1-2-4 120
4.7 TACAN 1-2-4 121
4.7.1 DME 1-2-4 121
4.7.2 TACAN 1-2-4 122
4.7.3 TACAN Mode 1-2-4 130
4.7.4 Setup 1-2-4 136
4.8 TCAS Mode 1-2-4 138
4.8.1 TCAS Operation Concept 1-2-4 138
4.8.2 TCAS Testing 1-2-4 141
4.8.3 TCAS Setup 1-2-4 141
4.8.4 TCAS Screen 1-2-4 146
4.8.5 Setup-Scenario Data Screen 1-2-4 149
4.8.6 Monitor Screens 1-2-4 151
4.8.6.1 Surveillance Monitor 1-2-4 151
4.8.6.2 Broadcast Monitor 1-2-4 154
4.8.6.3 ATCRBS 1-2-4 156
4.8.7 Recommended Test Procedure 1-2-4 159
4.8.8 E-TCAS General 1-2-4 161
4.9 TIS General 1-2-4 162
4.9.1 TIS Mode 1-2-4 162
4.9.2 TIS Setup 1-2-4 162
4.10 Directional Antenna 1-2-4 166
4.11 Breakout Box 1-2-4 170

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (cont)
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS 1-3
SECTION 4 - SHIPPING 1-4
1. Shipping Test Sets 1-4-1 1
1.1 Information 1-4-1 1
1.2 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1
SECTION 5 - STORAGE 1-5

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1-LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
Ramp Testing 1-1-2 3
Battery Recharging 1-2-1 2
IFR 6015 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
Gaussian Pulse Pairs 1-2-4 37
DME Interrogation and Reply 1-2-4 37
TACAN Beacon Antenna 1-2-4 38
TACAN Beacon Antenna Construction 1-2-4 38
Composite TACAN Beacon Signal 1-2-4 39
Airborne Receiver Block Schematic 1-2-4 40
TACAN Pulse Signals 1-2-4 41
AN/ARN-84(V) TACAN Control Panel 1-2-4 42
15 Hz Cardioid Antenna Pattern 1-2-4 43
TACAN T/R Normal Mode Screen 1-2-4 45
TACAN T/R Range Only Screen 1-2-4 45
TACAN T/R Inverse Mode Screen 1-2-4 46
TACAN A/A Beacon Mode Screen 1-2-4 46
TACAN A/A Range Only Mode Screen 1-2-4 47
TACAN A/A Inverse Screen 1-2-4 47
TCAS Protection Volume 1-2-4 52
Typical TCAS II Display 1-2-4 54
Recommended Test Locations 1-2-4 73
TIS Operation Flow Chart 1-2-4 142
Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 145
Ramp Testing 1-2-4 146
Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 1

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1-LIST OF TABLES
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LIST OF TABLES
Title Chapter/Section/Subject Page
Test Identifier Symbols 1-2-4 9
Common Usage GICB BDS 1-2-4 29
TACAN References Pulses 1-2-4 38
TACAN Test Modes and Signals 1-2-4 44
Protection Volume Parameters Versus Altitude 1-2-4 53
SL: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 57
CA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 58
RI: Field (Acquisition) Valid Data 1-2-4 58
RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data 1-2-4 58
RAC: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 58
ARA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 59
FS: Field Display Data 1-2-4 59
DR: Field Display Data 1-2-4 59
CVC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66
VRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66
CHC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66
HRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 66
ESB: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67
PC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67
RR: Field Display Data 1-2-4 67
DI: Field Display Data 1-2-4 68
ARA=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 69
RAC=Field Valid Data 1-2-4 70
“TYPE” Subfield Code Definitions (DF=17 or 18) 1-2-4 81
“MOVEMENT” Subfield in ADS-B Surface Position Messages 1-2-4 82
Lateral Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 83
Longitudinal Axis GPS Antenna Offset Encoding 1-2-4 83
GICB Supported BDS Registers 1-2-4 117