(1) Use the small rotary knob on the left PFD to select XPDR page.
NOTE: The XPDR select page times out and switches back to the COM page after
30 seconds. Select XPDR page from time to time during this test.
(2) Push ACTIVE soft key (upper right button) on the left PFD to select D-XPDR1.
(3) Make sure that the selected transponder is in Standby Mode.
(4) Push CODE soft key on left PFD and enter the transponder code used for this test or
1200.
C. Diversity Transponder-1 MODE A,C,S Test using Transponder Test Set, IFR6000 (Upper
Antenna)
(1) Power up the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000). After tester performs Self Test, push
SETUP button on the test set to bring up the SETUP-XPDR page. If necessary,
continue pressing SETUP button until tester cycles to SETUP-XPDR page.
(2) On the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000)’s SETUP-XPDR page, use NEXT PARAM
or PREV PARAM soft keys to select each parameter, and the “arrow” DATA keys to
set the values listed below.
•
RF PORT: DIR W/COUPLER
•
CPL CABLE LOSS: Set to loss found on cable.
•
COUPLER LOSS: Set to loss found on coupler.
•
UUT ADDRESS: AUTO
•
MANUAL AA: Ignore
•
DIVERSITY TEST: ON
•
CHECK CAP: YES
•
PWR LIM: FAR 43
•
RAD47: OFF.
(3) Push XPDR button to go to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(4) Push CONFIG soft key to display the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN page.
(5) On the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN, scroll to GENERIC MODE S using the UP/Down
DATA keys.
(6) With GENERIC MODE S highlighted, push RETURN soft key to confirm selection.
This will also cause a return to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(7) Set the WOW Box Switches to W-off-W (airborne).
(8) Push RUN TEST soft key to start AUTO TEST. The tester will sequence through
separate tests, after which a “PASS” message should be displayed.
(9) Top ERP should be between 48 to 60 dBm and MTL should be between -68 to -80
dBm to PASS.
(10) Make sure the following appears on the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000):
•
“A CODE” = transponder code entered
EA500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual — 06-117751
Temporary Revision No. 34-21
EFFECTIVITY: NOTED
34-50-20
CONFIG C
Page 511
Sep 30/20
© 2020 Eclipse Aerospace, Inc.
