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4)

Using the 

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 drop-down search boxes, select:

- “Test & Calibration”.

- “Pitot Static Testers”.

A list of available downloads is displayed containing all available software updates, user 
manuals and data sheets.

5)

Select the appropriate manual from the list. The file is displayed as a PDF with a set of func-
tion buttons in the top right corner.

6)

Click the 

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7)

The 

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8)

Click 

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. The 

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 dialogue is displayed.

9)

Save the files directly onto the USB memory stick or to the computer.

10) If the downloaded files are saved onto the USB memory stick, you may transfer the files to 

the computer, if required.

11) Install the manuals onto the ADTS Touch using the “Installing ADTS manuals or customer 

documents” procedure.

Installing ADTS manuals or customer documents

When plugged into a computer, the ADTS Touch will appear as a USB mass storage device. The 

computer’s file explorer can be used to transfer files between the computer and the ADTS Touch.

1)

Connect the ADTS Touch to a computer using a USB to mini-USB cable.

2)

The ADTS Touch will appear as a USB mass storage device with the following two folders: 

ADTS MANUALS and CUSTOMER DOCUMENTS.

ADTS MANUAL

- Contains the ADTS safety guide and the ADTS user manual.

CUSTOMER DOCUMENTS

- Contains any additional customer specific (PDF) documents which may be viewed on the 

ADTS Touch.

3)

Using the computer’s file explorer, transfer the ADTS manuals or customer documents from 

the computer to the ADTS Touch.

4)

Safely remove the ADTS Touch from the computer.

Summary of Contents for ADTS552F

Page 1: ...ns GE Air Data Test Sets ADTS542F 552F 553F 554F User Manual K0553 Revision D To buy sell rent or trade in this product please click on the link below https www avionteq com GE ADTS 554F RVSM Pitot St...

Page 2: ...k of General Electric Company Other company or product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies which are not affiliated with GE The Bl...

Page 3: ...the text Use qualified technicians and good engineering practice for all procedures in this publica tion Pressure Do not apply pressure greater than the maximum safe working pressure to the equipment...

Page 4: ...on Ce symbole dans le manuel indique une situation dangereuse This symbol warns the user of the danger of electric shock Ce symbole alerte l utilisateur sur le danger de choc lec trique Do not dispose...

Page 5: ...ntenna or transmitter Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment USA ADTS542F ADTS552F ADTS553F AD...

Page 6: ...CH 02 CANADA ADTS542F ADTS552F ADTS553F ADTS554F Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transm...

Page 7: ...trie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autoris e aux deux conditions suivantes l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage l utilisateur de l appareil doit...

Page 8: ...nctionner avec les types d antenne num r s ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal Les types d antenne non inclus dans cette liste et dont le gain est sup rieur au gain maximal indiqu sont stri...

Page 9: ...s utilisa teurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonn e quivalente p i r e ne d passe pas l intensit n cessaire l tablissement d une communica tion sa...

Page 10: ...es in a secondary manner that is does not have the right of protection against prejudicial interference even from stations of the same type and nor can they cause interference to systems operating in...

Page 11: ...nce Manual Alt Altitude Alt1 Altitude static channel 1 Alt2 Altitude static channel 2 ARINC Air Radio Incorporated ASI Airspeed indicator ATE Automatic Test Equipment CAS Calibrated airspeed COSHH Con...

Page 12: ...Inches of mercury kg Kilogram km Kilometre kts Knots LCD Liquid crystal display m Metre mA Milliampere Mach Speed ratio to the speed of sound max Maximum mbar Millibar min Minute or minimum mm Millim...

Page 13: ...e QNH Barometric pressure at sea level REF Reference RGA Return Goods Authorization Druck procedure RMS Root mean square ROC Rate of climb RS232 Serial communications protocol Rt Rate Rt CAS Rate of C...

Page 14: ...observation or check for specific conditions to test the condition of Fit Correctly attach one item to another Inspect Review the work carried out by Specialists to ensure it has been performed satis...

Page 15: ...et To put back into a desired position adjustment or condition Service To perform such operations as cleaning lubricating and replenishing to prepare for use Test Ascertain by using the appropriate te...

Page 16: ...42 bar 1000 0 mH2O 20 C 97 8903642 Pa N m2 0 01 kg m2 0 0980665 hPa 1 0 kg cm2 980 665 kPa 10 0 torr 1 333223684 MPa 10000 0 atm 1013 25 mmHg 0 C 1 333223874 psi 68 94757293 cmHg 0 C 13 33223874 lb ft...

Page 17: ...ground 70 Manual Venting of the Aircraft Pitot and Static Systems 76 Multi Channel Advanced Features 80 Example Basic Aircraft Test Operation using the ADTS542F 82 Engine Pressure Ratio EPR 86 Test s...

Page 18: ...Chapter 6 Introduction 133 Standard serviceability test 135 ADTS leak check 137 Fault codes and error messages 139 Chapter 7 Specification 156...

Page 19: ...Chapter 1 Introduction...

Page 20: ...ment to be safe when operated using the procedures detailed in this user manual The required aircraft instrument test values can be entered in either aeronautical or pressure units The ADTS will then...

Page 21: ...2 Static Ps pressure port 3 ADTS Touch docking connector 4 Test set status indications see below a Power on and self test b Battery pack status if fitted c Bluetooth wireless technology connection sta...

Page 22: ...on and Bluetooth option enabled Flashing blue Fast flash enabled and visible for pairing available for 5 minutes after power up Slow blink enabled but not visible for pairing Bluetooth option disabled...

Page 23: ...lish ADTS552F The ADTS552F incorporates all the features of the ADTS542F but with an optional communica tions board which is located below the cover 10 Figure 1 2 ADTS552F General Arrangement 10 Cover...

Page 24: ...n D 10 EN English ADTS553F The ADTS553F incorporates all the features of the ADTS552F but with an additional Static Ps2 port 11 making it a three channel test set Figure 1 3 ADTS553F General Arrangeme...

Page 25: ...ion D 12 EN English ADTS554F The ADTS554F incorporates all the features of the ADTS553F but with an additional Pitot Pt2 port 12 making it a four channel test set Figure 1 4 ADTS554F General Arrangeme...

Page 26: ...technology This allows a person to complete the entire test program remotely while conveniently seated in the aircraft The ADTS Touch will have power applied when docked on a powered on ADTS or using...

Page 27: ...item 4 Aircraft Status displays the aircraft status screen which gives information about whether the aircraft is ramping stable at set point going to ground or actually at ground pressure Options avai...

Page 28: ...ical units 7 Pressure mode selection toggle function The blue indicator identifies the currently selected function With pressure units selected Indicator left Ps static and Pt pitot absolute pressures...

Page 29: ...terminals are used is shown in the following table If one of the hand terminals is connected via Bluetooth this will always be the Master and the second unit either umbilical or docked will be the Sl...

Page 30: ...DUAL HAND TERMINAL EN English 19 K0553 Revision D Figure 1 8 ADTS Touch Slave...

Page 31: ...Chapter 2 Installation...

Page 32: ...limited to 1 ADTS Touch batteries 2 ADTS Touch extension cable 3 Power supply adaptor and cables 4 Threaded adaptors 5 Accessories bag 6 Hoses 7 Backpack ADTS542F only 8 ADTS Touch carry case 9 Second...

Page 33: ...orehand for shipping requirements 8 To return the ADTS for calibration or repair complete the return goods procedure as detailed in Returned Goods Procedure Environment NOTE Items in storage are defin...

Page 34: ...PACKING FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORTATION EN English 24 K0553 Revision D...

Page 35: ...contact with anything hazardous or toxic and the relevant COSHH MSDS in USA references and precautions to be taken when handling Important notice Service or calibration by unauthorized sources will af...

Page 36: ...INAL THE UNIT MUST AT ALL TIMES BE CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY EARTH GROUND THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND CONNECTOR MUST BE CORRECTLY RATED FOR THE POWER SUPPLY Fuses The two fuses located in the holders and...

Page 37: ...e Connections When not in use blanking caps must be fitted to Ps Pt ports NOTE When carrying out a leak test a leak of the blanking cap affects the performance of the ADTS The ADTS uses the following...

Page 38: ...de of the unit near the cooling vent produces a flow of air and some water The amount of water depends on the humidity and the operating time in control mode It is important that the position of the A...

Page 39: ...UCTIONS AND TESTING PROCEDURES DETAILED IN THE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE MANUALS AND COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUALS Figure 2 1 ADTS Positioning NOTE Enter a positive correction factor when ADTS is below the...

Page 40: ...Chapter 3 Operation...

Page 41: ...in Section Positioning the ADTS CAUTION DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS ON THE TOUCH SCREEN SHARP OBJECTS WILL PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE TOUCH SCREEN IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED Carry out the following before use 1 I...

Page 42: ...it the necessary adaptors for aircraft testing to the hoses NOTE When connected take care not to kink or stand on the hoses 7 Fit blanks to all the adaptor test points 8 Carry out the leak test proced...

Page 43: ...Set the On Standby Switch on the front of the ADTS to ON The test set performs a self test resulting in a test set status indication Pass or Fault Table 3 1 Test set status indications If the self te...

Page 44: ...f test screen is displayed for a short time followed by the Dashboard Wireless connection Wireless connections can only be made on ADTS units which have the Wireless option previously enabled See also...

Page 45: ...ndicator area of the ADTS Touch see also ADTS Touch Wireless Connection on ADTS553 554F Bluetooth paring is slightly different on the ADTS553 554F products This has been introduced to improve product...

Page 46: ...al number device from the list and touch the tick icon Wait while connection is established If the pairing has been successful the Bluetooth antenna icon icon is now displayed in the status indicator...

Page 47: ...DASHBOARD K0553 Revision D 38 EN English Dashboard The Dashboard shows the top level menu items which are PITOT STATIC EPR SETTINGS TOOLS TEST SEQUENCE Figure 3 3 Dashboard...

Page 48: ...ARD EN English 39 K0553 Revision D Figure 3 4 Test Sequence 1 Pitot static 2 EPR see section Engine Pressure Ratio EPR 3 Settings 4 Tools 5 Test sequence swipe horizontally to view see section Test se...

Page 49: ...wo modes touch the related icon 1 at the bottom of the screen See also section ADTS Touch Measure mode The MEASURE mode screen displays real time Pitot Static parameter measurements 2 based on the cur...

Page 50: ...ach parameter to allow you to enter new target values for the controller of the ADTS or any connected aircraft systems This screen may be configured at icon 2 to accept and present data in either aero...

Page 51: ...baseline Pitot Static control screen will typically be used to actively exercise the connected aircraft or system over the required Ps Pt parameter test range Figure 3 7 Control mode screen Single Cha...

Page 52: ...the altitude value 1 Touch the Aim value 1 to highlight it 2 Use the numbered keypad to input the new value 3 If required change the rate of change value by touching the Rate Aim value 2 and input the...

Page 53: ...oss icon 4 cancels the action and closes the keypad NOTE It is possible to change multiple values at the same time by selecting the appropriate aim values Repeat items 1 to 4 above and then touch the...

Page 54: ...keypad Pt Pt1 Pt2 on ADTS554 Displays the currently selected pressure To change the value repeat the same procedure as above for Ps Qc Qc1 Qc2 on ADTS554 Displays the currently selected pressure To ch...

Page 55: ...and drag the whole MEASURE or CONTROL screen across to the left The pre defined time period has an associated wait period that allows pressures to settle before the timing starts The wait period count...

Page 56: ...te Timer starts an internal timer for a pre defined set of times On the completion of the time period the display shows the average rate of change over the time period To set the WAIT period 1 On the...

Page 57: ...new time is displayed in the Rate Timer panel 4 Taping the Cross icon cancels the action and closes the Set Time panel To start and stop the Rate Timer 1 To start the timer tap the play icon 6 The ti...

Page 58: ...E EN English 49 K0553 Revision D Figure 3 14 Measured average rates of change 3 To stop or reset the timer tap the cross icon 7 The timer is reset the elapsed time indi cator is white and the word Idl...

Page 59: ...in section PIN codes and PIN protection The following table is a settings menu overview Settings menu overview Intensity Theme Volume ADTS settings Channel mode Auto leak recovery Pressure units Aero...

Page 60: ...Adjusts the volume of the audible indications ADTS settings Opens a sub menu containing eleven items Auto leak recovery Auto leak recovery automatically regains control if the leak rate becomes too h...

Page 61: ...ws the current selection To change the altitude correction setting 1 Tap the altitude correction panel a numbered keypad is displayed NOTE Enter a positive correction factor when ADTS is below the air...

Page 62: ...rature setting tap the True Airspeed Temperature panel A numbered keypad is displayed Use the keypad to enter the new temperature and tap the tick icon The new temperature is displayed in the True Air...

Page 63: ...eet Maximum altitude 60000 feet 65000 feet optional Minimum CAS 100 0 knots Maximum CAS 650 0 knots Minimum Ps 35 00 mbar Maximum Ps 1400 00 mbar Minimum Qc 1365 00 mbar Maximum Qc 1962 00 mbar Maximu...

Page 64: ...aximum RtQc 500 00 mbar min Alt correction 100 0 feet ARINC Off Minimum altitude 3000 feet Maximum altitude 60000 feet 65000 feet optional Minimum CAS 0 0 knots Maximum CAS 650 0 knots Minimum Ps 71 7...

Page 65: ...ots Minimum Ps 115 97 mbar Maximum Ps 1051 00 mbar Minimum Qc 0 00 mbar Maximum Qc 368 01 mbar Maximum Mach 0 900 Mach Maximum ROC 6000 feet min Maximum RtPs 109 85 mbar min Maximum RtQc 109 85 mbar m...

Page 66: ...selection Maximum Mach 0 700 Mach Maximum ROC 3000 feet min Maximum RtPs 109 85 mbar min Maximum RtQc 109 85 mbar min Alt correction 100 0 feet ARINC Off Minimum altitude 2000 feet Maximum altitude 5...

Page 67: ...the deletion of an existing limits set or by overwriting existing limits To create new limits 1 Tap Create new limits a numbered keypad is displayed 2 Enter your PIN number and tap the tick icon The C...

Page 68: ...tton to return to the ADTS Settings menu Auto zero only in measure mode When auto zero is On default the Pt and Ps sensors are automatically aligned using the Ps channel as the reference channel To tu...

Page 69: ...the action and closes the calender Date format Shows the current format To change the date format 1 Tap the date format panel 2 Tap the required date format radio button The date format radio button...

Page 70: ...se Screen rotation Shows the current screen rotation 0 or 180 To change the screen rotation 1 Tap the screen rotation panel 2 Tap the required screen rotation radio button The screen rotation radio bu...

Page 71: ...s showing the available controls The following table is a tools menu over view Tools menu overview Calibration Calibrate sensors Sensor Revert Calibration Clear Calibration Change CAL pin Calibration...

Page 72: ...keypad opens 3 Perform the same procedure to enter new correction values for Pt Change CAL PIN When selected this function allows you to enter a new PIN code To change your PIN 1 Tap the Change CAL P...

Page 73: ...vices Opens the List of devices window containing a list of available devices Select the device of interest and tap the tick icon Information related to that device is displayed in the tools screen Ta...

Page 74: ...sor Ps status Pt sensor Pt status Source sensor source status Vacuum sensor vacuum status Pumps Shows related information about the following pumps Source pump usage shown in running hours and time to...

Page 75: ...Pt history Software history shows the Software history for ADTS Touch main code shows the software versions and installation dates ADTS Touch OS build shows the OS versions and installation dates ADT...

Page 76: ...for the setting to be saved 2 Touch the Tick icon the settings are saved and the panel and keyboard closes 3 Touching the Cross icon cancels the action and closes the panel Recall ADTS Touch settings...

Page 77: ...vice 4 Touch No to cancel the action and return to the Save Recall User Setup sub menu Restore last ADTS Touch settings Restores the settings to the last power up state 1 Touch the Restore last settin...

Page 78: ...hing Customer documents displays a list of available customer specific documents installed on your ADTS Touching the screen on one of the documents results in the display of that document When a docum...

Page 79: ...1 Pt1 and Ps2 Pt2 channels whilst they are transitioning to ground status All channels will be at ground before the hand terminal and front panel status LED indicate safe at ground Starts the Go to gr...

Page 80: ...GO TO GROUND EN English 71 K0553 Revision D Figure 3 19 Go to ground main screen Multiple Channel 3 To change the Rate Tap the Rate window 1 the Set Rate panel is displayed...

Page 81: ...numbered keypad to input the new go to ground rate Tap the tick icon on the keypad 2 The keypad closes and the new rate is displayed Tapping the Cross icon on the keypad 3 cancels the action and clos...

Page 82: ...action The aircraft colour changes to orange while it is being controlled to ground pressure NOTE Once the green tick has been ticked the Go to Ground process cannot be stopped The cross icon only clo...

Page 83: ...rrent controlled pressure touch the green hand icon 5 The controller status bar will change from CONTROL to HOLD and the Hand will turn orange This action will also hold a descent to ground The HOLD s...

Page 84: ...ish 75 K0553 Revision D Figure 3 24 Hold status during go to ground ramp When at ground pressure the aircraft colour changes to green Figure 3 25 Aircraft at ground 6 Tap the cross icon 6 to close the...

Page 85: ...l The display shows AT GROUND The ADTS will remain in this aircraft safe condition for as long as required so that Ps or Pt port pipe connections may be added or removed without creating pressure tran...

Page 86: ...rse pressure transients differ entials or excessive rates When the output valves are fully opened the normal parameter measurement screens become available from the Dashboard and full control is again...

Page 87: ...own ADTS542F and ADTS552F Figure 3 28 Manual let down ADTS553 Number of Channels Application 1st Valve open 2nd Valve open 3rd Valve open 4th Valve open 2 Pitot Static Pt to Ps A Ps to Atm B N A N A N...

Page 88: ...SYSTEMS K0553 Revision D 78 EN English Figure 3 29 Manual let down ADTS554F Number of Channels Application 1st Valve open 2nd Valve open 3rd Valve open 4th Valve open 4 Pitot Static Pilot Copilot Pt2...

Page 89: ...nel Similarly the ADTS553 can function as an ADTS552 by disabling the second static channel Independent Pilot Co pilot Testing The ADTS554F can accomplish simultaneous independent control of pilot and...

Page 90: ...its must be correctly set for the aircraft under test including the Ps1 Ps2 differential limit The ADTS shall process a predefined list of set points from a test Script table Angle of attack is not ca...

Page 91: ...he operator but also has practical routes for piping to the aircraft ports that will not get knocked or damaged during test operations This may be either on the hangar apron floor or a cockpit level g...

Page 92: ...her by Bluetooth data connection or cable see section Blue tooth Altimeter and Airspeed Indicator Testing Limits Protection Checks The ADTS will automatically power up with the HELICOPTER limits in fo...

Page 93: ...nge leak rate exceed 3000 feet min or 600 knots min If no specific leak check procedure is described in the AMM first select safe rates of parameter change for the Ps and Pt channels according to airc...

Page 94: ...now orange hand again will release the hold when you are ready The Hand returns to green as ramping to the corrected aim begins again If the ADTS Touch loses radio link or the cable accidentally beco...

Page 95: ...e ADTS and the EPR sensor may be different to the altitude correction previously set for the aircraft instruments The EPR function can be operated using one of two methods as follows 1 Direct control...

Page 96: ...ired Aim value and touch the tick icon The numbered keypad closes and the previously entered value appears in the EPR display Wait for the controller to achieve the EPR aim value and inlet pressure Th...

Page 97: ...e desired Aim value and touch the tick icon The numbered keypad closes and the previously entered value appears in the OUT display Wait for the controller to achieve the IN and OUT aim values The EPR...

Page 98: ...ENGINE PRESSURE RATIO EPR EN English 89 K0553 Revision D Max Ratio 10 0 Min Inlet Rate 0 Max Inlet Rate 1000 mbar min Min EPR Rate 0 Max EPR Rate 60 mbar min...

Page 99: ...sly defined and stored test sequence data 1 On the Dashboard swipe across to select TEST SEQUENCE The Test sequence screen appears showing the last used test sequence title 1 Figure 3 33 Test Sequence...

Page 100: ...UENCE EN English 91 K0553 Revision D Figure 3 34 Test Sequences Menu 3 Touch the desired test file radio button A list of test procedures in that file is displayed Figure 3 35 Test procedure selection...

Page 101: ...t and rate Creating custom test sequences These instructions advise how customers may save correctly formatted Comma Separated Vari able CSV files ready to be loading to the ADTS Touch These files are...

Page 102: ...reen based on Data Field input 1 Test table title e g leak Test which may be used as a title for a page of test aims 2 Test reference column header 3 Message text prompt message 4 Test Procedure T P s...

Page 103: ...TEST SEQUENCE K0553 Revision D 94 EN English An example of how the data fields of the file may be populated for use in creating the test screen is shown below Figure 3 38 Test Sequence Data Fields...

Page 104: ...g the test sequence file 2 Select the file folder destination in the explorer window 3 Give the file an appropriate File name and select CSV Comma delimited csv from the drop down list 4 Click Save Th...

Page 105: ...K0553 Revision D 96 EN English 6 Either copy and paste the CSV file from the PC file explorer or drag and drop the CSV file from the PC file explorer into the already created TestSequences folder of t...

Page 106: ...tor when ADTS is above the aircraft reference Figure 3 41 Example of Pt Only Control Mode How to use the Pt Only control mode 1 From Dashboard Pitot Static 2 On the ADTS Touch select the Aircraft stat...

Page 107: ...the Control 1 icon to toggle the controller on The following screen is displayed Figure 3 42 Pt Only control mode The figure above shows that the Ps channel is in Measure mode and the Pt channel is i...

Page 108: ...t can also be enabled after sale product option code ASTOUCH 36 For more details contact GE In order to obtain the best results when using Bluetooth wireless technology it is important to correctly po...

Page 109: ...4 From the TOOLS menu BLUETOOTH The BLUETOOTH menu opens 5 Select NEW SCAN FOR DEVICES The message Please wait scanning for devices is displayed NOTE Must be done within five minutes of ADTS switch on...

Page 110: ...lish 8 Touching the cross icon closes the list of devices without making any changes If the Bluetooth link drops and does not automatically reconnect then repeat the procedure above rather than pairin...

Page 111: ...hich is provided as a removable antenna connected to an external RF connector on the base of the unit Figure 3 44 External Bluetooth Antenna The ADTS TOUCH ER is provided with both a standard external...

Page 112: ...INDOW BEFORE CONNECTING EXTENSION KIT TO THE TOUCH ER TO PREVENT THE 20cm SEPARA TION FROM BEING INFRINGED UPON ATTENTION EN UTILISANT LE KIT D EXTENSION DE L ANTENNE UNE DISTANCE DE S PARATION MINIMA...

Page 113: ...ting surfaces Performance inside a hangar environment is generally better than when the aircraft is out in the open on an airfield NOTE When using the antenna extension kit the antenna should be place...

Page 114: ...Chapter 4 Calibration...

Page 115: ...duction For the system to remain accurate a calibration check should be carried out at regular intervals The recommended calibration period is 12 months If the accuracy of the system is not within the...

Page 116: ...te Change these codes to prevent unauthorised access Unauthorised access to these menus can make this system inaccurate and could in control mode cause excessive rates of pressure change Settings ADTS...

Page 117: ...ement system errors of non linearity hyster esis and repeatability over the ADTS operating temperature range Precision does not include errors introduced by the equipment used for calibration of the A...

Page 118: ...H and R over the ADTS operating temperature range and calibration stability over 12 months and calibration equipment uncertainty stated in Table 4 3 Test method Pneumatic pressure Ps Range 72 mbar to...

Page 119: ...r 65 000 ft 56 39 mbar 71 71 mbar 60 000 ft 71 71 mbar 92 00 mbar 55 000ft 92 00mbar 178 74 mbar 41 000ft 178 74mbar 314 85 mbar 29 000ft 314 85mbar 465 63 mbar 20 000ft 465 63mbar 696 82 mbar 10 000f...

Page 120: ...alibration accuracy without adjusting it It may be used either to see if the system requires a calibration or to verify performance following a calibration adjustment 1 Ensure the standard and the ADT...

Page 121: ...this value into the ADTS 4 Repeat this procedure for the other channel The adjustment requires two pressures for each channel Adjustment pressures are the lowest and highest pressures of the selected...

Page 122: ...pletion of all calibration adjustment procedures carry out the following 1 Make sure the calibration standard and the ADTS are at atmospheric pressure Disconnect the calibration standard from the ADTS...

Page 123: ...Chapter 5 Maintenance...

Page 124: ...inspection to be carried out by the oper ator The maintenance chart shows the maintenance tasks the periodicity of each task and a code referenced to the tasks detailed in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Mainten...

Page 125: ...commendations The User should not Short circuit the battery Immerse the battery in any liquid Disassemble or deform the battery Expose to or dispose of the battery in a fire Subject the battery to exc...

Page 126: ...gress of dirt and moisture if necessary clean with a lint free cloth B Visually inspect the pneumatic output connectors for damage Inspect the small o ring on each pneumatic output connector for cuts...

Page 127: ...cing the o ring 1 Carefully remove the o ring from the small groove at the top of the connector Fit a new o ring in the small groove at the top of the connector 2 Make sure the o ring is tight in the...

Page 128: ...shown 4 Click Download Center The Download Center page is displayed showing the search panels 5 Using the Search by Product drop down search boxes select Test Calibration Pitot Static Testers A list...

Page 129: ...he ADTS Touch via the ADTS Touch If a powered base unit is connected to the ADTS Touch over a wired connection then software updates can be installed for the ADTS and ADTS Touch For integrity of the f...

Page 130: ...DTS TOUCH APPLICATION You will be asked to confirm the software upgrade Yes or No OPERATING SYSTEM You will be asked to confirm the software upgrade Yes or No ADTS MAIN CODE You will be asked to confi...

Page 131: ...uter if required 11 Install the manuals onto the ADTS Touch using the Installing ADTS manuals or customer documents procedure Installing ADTS manuals or customer documents When plugged into a computer...

Page 132: ...Chapter 6 Testing and Fault Finding...

Page 133: ...Units can be returned to the nearest GE www gemeasurement com or approved service centre for fault finding and rectifi cation At power up the ADTS indicates if there is a fault by flashing an error c...

Page 134: ...l docking Check the display shows the system starting screen and progress indi cator 6 Check that the display then changes to show the DASHBOARD 7 Select PITOT STATIC 8 Select CONTROL 9 Select ALT cha...

Page 135: ...L 2 Toggle Pressure Aeronautical Units to mbar 3 Swipe screen across right to left to select the Rate Timer and set the WAIT time to 5 minutes and 0 seconds and touch the tick icon 4 Set the TEST time...

Page 136: ...ck to the control mode 5 Touch the Ps AIM value to highlight it 6 Use the numbered keypad to input the new value 100 00mbar set rate aim to 500mbar min and touch the tick icon 7 Touch the Qc AIM value...

Page 137: ...still shows an error message after switching on again the unit should be returned to GE or a GE authorised repair depot Front Panel Four LED Flash Code In a situation arising where all four of the LE...

Page 138: ...el Pressure Ps Failed 9 Bias Channel Pressure Pt Failed 10 Bias Channel Vacuum Ps Failed 11 Bias Channel Vacuum Pt Failed 12 Invalid Current State 13 Pressure Ps valve curve has failed characterisatio...

Page 139: ...alid Ps Demand 35 Ps pressure not settling 36 Ps Aim Overshoot 37 Ps aim value unobtainable 38 Invalid Ps Volume 39 Pt pressure not settling 40 Pt Aim Overshoot 41 Pt aim value unobtainable 42 Invalid...

Page 140: ...eded 58 Database Change Failed 59 Database Clear Failed 60 Database Copy 61 Database Enter Failed 62 Database Entered Failed 63 Database Memory Fail 64 Database Queue Failed 65 Database Read Options F...

Page 141: ...led 84 ALTERA LISR Failed 85 ALTERA is not present or not responding 86 Application code FLASH is not blank 87 BIT Clear Byte 88 BIT Clear Word 89 BIT Get Byte 90 BIT get Word 91 BIT Set Byte 92 BIT S...

Page 142: ...il 110 CAN Task task Fail 111 Data FLASH is not blank 112 Device Error 113 Invalid Bitmap 114 Invalid Blank 115 Invalid Character 116 Display Coord Invalid 117 Invalid Font 118 Invalid Line 119 Invali...

Page 143: ...valid FLASH device 138 Keypad Timer Failed 139 Device Length 140 Ps sensor failed 141 Pt sensor failed 142 Qc sensor failed 143 PDCR Interpolation Fail 144 Invalid PDCR Sensor 145 PDCR I2C interface f...

Page 144: ...Driver Read 165 RPT diode out of range 166 ALTERA count 0 indicating RPT not connected or failed 167 ALTERA Not complete indicating RPT input frequency too low 168 ALTERA overflowed indicating RPT inp...

Page 145: ...d Solenoid ID 187 SPI Entry parameters are invalid 188 EEPROM Block is null 189 EEPROM invalid device selected 190 EEPROM Block is out of range 191 Water Dump Failed 192 Driver Write 193 Button regist...

Page 146: ...Screen Stack 216 Softkey overflow 217 Status Line 218 Internal Software Fault 219 Abort sequence started by user 220 Cannot Modify Altitude Correction in Pressure Units 221 Changed Aim to ARINC Limit...

Page 147: ...invalid EEPROM archive 244 Controller has an invalid data flash archive 245 Controller has an invalid EEPROM archive 246 Hand terminal has an invalid data flash archive 247 Hand terminal has an invali...

Page 148: ...Valve constant Fl1 is out of range 268 Valve constant G1 is out of range 269 Valve constant Fmax1 is out of range 270 Valve constant a2 is out of range 271 Valve constant b2 is out of range 272 Valve...

Page 149: ...3 Limit entry changed to Max limit set 294 Limits in controller flash are invalid 295 CAS is outside MAX limits 296 Alt is outside MAX limits 297 ROC is outside MAX limits 298 Qc is outside MAX limits...

Page 150: ...tion 1 programmed as controller 2 320 Controller board in position 2 programmed as controller 1 321 Board temperature error 322 Source sensor pressure initialisation error 323 Source sensor vacuum ini...

Page 151: ...itialisation error in external ready 344 Power check initialisation error in internal ready 345 Power check error in internal power level 346 Power check error in internal ready 347 Power check error...

Page 152: ...Chapter 7 Specification...

Page 153: ...nning hours equipment under test volume ambient temperature and barometric pressure of the day 2 ADTS552 553 554F Above 9 144 m 30 000 ft the rate of climb ROC Rt Ps Pt into a 6L total volume Ps 4L Pt...

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