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ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems
Rev A6 Page 124
S
ECTION
18: M
ODE
S T
RANSPONDERS
S
UBSECTION
1: MODE S O
PERATION
WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to generate signals during testing that are on the frequencies that are
in use by local ATC. When operating the test set in DME Mode. Please be aware of the local
navigation aid and ATC frequencies. It is the test set operator’s responsibility to make sure all
testing is carried out on Frequencies that will not interfere with local navigation aids or ATC
resources.
Hardware Required
Item Test Type Description / Notes Part Number
Pulse Antenna Ant - Ant Yellow flat plate Pulse antenna 123-0230
Tripod Ant - Ant Required to mount antenna. 118-2286
Co Ax Cable
option of 6, 20
or 60 ft
Ant - Ant
Dir - Cable
Ant-Ant Operator choice of length to allow
satisfactory positioning of test antenna to
achieve a clear line of site to the Aircraft
antenna under test.
Dir- Cbl – operator choice of length
recommended to use shortest possible.
VARIOUS
Coupler Ant - Coupler
Antenna Coupler
See the Antenna Coupler Section of this
document
123-0237
WARNING
All ARTS 7000 Mode S transponder testing is carried out in accordance with Far 43 Appendix F
requirements. Please ensure that using the ARTS 7000 that you are aware of the specific
requirements of FAR 43 Appendix F and any other local transponder testing requirements.
MODE S Test – Different test options
There are several Mode S tests that the ARTS 7000 can complete. All tests operate in similarly
but with differing levels of performance. It is the operator’s choice as to which tests are applicable.
From the main Mode S menu, required tests can be selected. All MODE S tests are split into
different modules that cover specific parameters of the MODE S reply. This enables the operator
to understand and review the results quickly.