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ARTS 7000 User Manual 

Aviation Systems

 

Rev A6

 

 

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Avionics Radio Test Set 7000 

(ARTS 7000) 

Date: 10 November 2021 

 

 

 

Содержание ARTS 7000

Страница 1: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 1 Avionics Radio Test Set 7000 ARTS 7000 Date 10 November 2021...

Страница 2: ...umed by Laversab for damages that are caused by misuse or abuse of the product The warranty of Laversab Inc is not made for products manufactured by others which are illustrated and described in Laver...

Страница 3: ...27 Jul 2020 ARTS 7000 User Manual Rev A1 125 9120A2 31 Aug 2020 ARTS 7000 User Manual Rev A2 125 9120A3 19 Nov 2020 ARTS 7000 User Manual Rev A3 125 9120A4 05 Feb 2021 ARTS 7000 User Manual Rev A4 12...

Страница 4: ...IS EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE HENCE THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY PERSONNEL TRAINED IN PROCEDURES THAT WILL ASSURE SAFETY TO THEMSELVES...

Страница 5: ...up Wi Fi connection and Application Start 20 Subsection 3 Generic Controls and Indicators 23 Section 4 ARTS 7000 Test Control Application Menus 25 Subsection 1 The Utilities Menu 26 Subsection 2 Docum...

Страница 6: ...on 77 Subsection 2 COM AM Test Control Details 81 Subsection 3 Diagnostic Tools 82 Section 13 VHF COM Frequency Modulation FM 84 Subsection 1 COM VHF FM Operation 84 Subsection 2 COM FM Test Control D...

Страница 7: ...bsection 2 ATCRBS Results screen 160 Section 20 UAT 164 Subsection 1 UAT Operation 164 Section 21 TCAS 165 Subsection 1 TCAS Operation 165 Subsection 2 TCAS Test Guide 166 Section 22 Altitude Monitori...

Страница 8: ...ous to generate signals during testing that are on the frequencies that are in use by local ATC When operating the Test Set in a Navigation Mode VOR ILS Mkr Please be aware of the local navigation aid...

Страница 9: ...ngle shock resistant portable wheeled transit case Accessories housed within a lightweight pouch that can be attached to the main case Commercial off the shelf tablet control of the test set Wi Fi Con...

Страница 10: ...VOR 8 ELT Emergency Location Transmitters ARTS 7000 Configured with Pulse Module Only capabilities 1 Distance Measuring Equipment DME 2 Transponder ATCRBS Mode A Mode C 3 Transponder Mode S 4 Transpon...

Страница 11: ...Specific simple and fast configuration control for all test capabilities 7 Stored Results where Applicable Transponder and ELT 8 User configurable test scenarios 9 Preset or user selectable test cond...

Страница 12: ...troller does not need to be connected to an Internet enabled Wi Fi network The ARTS 7000 uses its own private network The test set tablet controller is required to have the most recent ARTS 7000 appli...

Страница 13: ...e Monitoring Selects the Altitude Monitoring ADTS integration test See specific menu for details Utilities Menu Menu Item Action Function Software Indicates the current version of software installed o...

Страница 14: ...rt network Training Video Provides Link to Online Training Test Control Tablet must be connected to the Internet Products Lists available Laversab Aviation test products Navigation Menu NAV ILS MKR IL...

Страница 15: ...5 COM Menu COM AM FM HF SSB SelCal Selects the Com Amplitude Modulation AM capability test page Selects the Com Frequency Modulation FM capability test page Selects the COM High Frequency SSB capabili...

Страница 16: ...y test page 121 5 MHz 243MHz and 406 MHz Selects the Distance Measuring capability test page Selects the DME and combined ILS capability test page This gives a dual capability of DME and ILS pseudo be...

Страница 17: ...Test Functions See Mode S Menu Selects the ADSB Test Functions See ADSB Menu Selects the ATCRBS Test Functions See ATCRBS Menu Selects the Mode ADSB Out Test Functions ADSB Out generated from the air...

Страница 18: ...est for a class A Transponder Selects the Basic Mode S test for a class B Transponder Selects the Generic ATCRBS test page The is a generic ATCRBS test that meets Far 43 Appendix F Selects the Generic...

Страница 19: ...S Menu Altitude Monitoring Menu TCAS TCAS TIS Altitude Monitoring Selects the TCAS capability test page TCAS1 TCAS 2 ACAS Selects the TIS capability test page Under Development Selects the Altitude Mo...

Страница 20: ...roller does not need to be connected to any Wi Fi Internet service 1 From the Home screen of the Tablet Controller iPad navigate to the ARTS 7000 Application 2 Open the application 3 When the Communic...

Страница 21: ...rial number of the ARTS 7000 10 Select the ARTS 7000 Wi Fi and establish a connection 11 Once ARTS 7000 Wi Fi Network is connected and stable navigate to the home page of the tablet 12 On the tablet s...

Страница 22: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 22...

Страница 23: ...screens These are defined below Item Description Exit Button takes the user back to the previous menu page Returns to the previous page Not shown above Power Indicator identifies that the test set is...

Страница 24: ...dicates that active RF signals are being transmitted from the ARTS Default button resets all settings relevant to the current test to their default configuration Config button is only available from a...

Страница 25: ...the application Main Menu there are 3 options Test Functions Utilities and Documentation Test Functions contain the individual test capabilities of the ARTS 7000 These items are described in this manu...

Страница 26: ...software revisions page When the Test Control Tablet is not connected to the ARTS this page will only display the Test Control Tablet application version If the Test Control Tablet is connected to the...

Страница 27: ...nstalled on the Nav Com and Pulse Modules ARTS 7000 connected To update the software installed on the ARTS 7000 please refer to the section on Software Updates Records Menu and Records Export Whenever...

Страница 28: ...taken into account The Cable Ant Loss page is the central point to store this information This information only needs to be updated after system calibration or when new cables or antennae are used It...

Страница 29: ...es related to the ARTS 7000 they may have purchased Each license is tied to the Serial Number of the ARTS 7000 unit Users can contact Laversab to add licenses as desired Permissions Screen User Prefer...

Страница 30: ...erences Screen Engineering Mode Enables Engineering mode for troubleshooting the ARTS 7000 test system When Engineering Mode is On the Engineering Mode menu can be accessed in Utilities Engineering Mo...

Страница 31: ...equencies When On the ARTS 7000 application will warn the operator if a invalid frequency is selected Any frequency selection that is not compatible to a valid ICAO frequency will be displayed in RED...

Страница 32: ...d Support Generates Support Request information Please note that for this function the Test Control Tablet needs to be connected to an internet capable Wi Fi source Products Lists the current Laversab...

Страница 33: ...n of the Controller Application Software has been installed SUBSECTION 2 ARTS 7000 FIRMWARE UPDATE Items required ARTS 7000 Test System AC Power cable for ARTS 7000 ARTS 7000 iPad controller USB memor...

Страница 34: ...ended to close all open applications on the iPad On the iPad main menu a Select Settings b Open the Wi Fi c Select the network ARTS XXXXX where XXXXX is the serial number of the ARTS 7000 test set Not...

Страница 35: ...ions screen and displays the current software build of the ARTS 7000 This may take a few moments It is recommended to take a screen shot of this page to keep a record of the current software build sta...

Страница 36: ...rocess A failure while updating can cause a programming corruption that could damage the unit The USB must be connected during the process and must not be removed at any time until the update is compl...

Страница 37: ...Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 37 c Press Start to begin the Software upload Please note this process can take up to 10 minutes d During the upload the iPad screen will show the following updating scree...

Страница 38: ...t is recommended to take another screen shot of the ARTS versions page to confirm the update and keep a record of the software installed 6 Shut down procedure a To finalize the update press Back to re...

Страница 39: ...housed in a high quality ruggedized roller case Please note the case is ruggedized for operational use When the ARTS is being shipped it requires a dedicated shipping case or high quality packaging T...

Страница 40: ...and Connections Power control 3 Nav Com Module Used for all Navigation and Communication functions 4 Pulse Module Used for all Pulse Transponder DME TCAS functions 5 Expansion Slot Qty 2 Expansion Slo...

Страница 41: ...ernal Off Battery 5 Unit Power Switch Main Power switch for setting the unit On Off 6 Power LED Indicator Panel Unit Lit when the ARTS 7000 is on and active Power Lit when the ARTS 7000 is has a suita...

Страница 42: ...Antenna 6 COM LED Indicator Lit during an active COM test 7 LOC LED Indicator Lit during an active LOC test 8 GS LED Indicator Lit during an active GS test 9 OM LED Indicator Lit when an Outer Mkr is...

Страница 43: ...ring an active DME test 4 XPNDR LED Indicator Lit during an active Transponder test 5 TCAS LED Indicator Lit during an active TCAS test TCAS functionality is optional 6 TIS LED Indicator Lit during an...

Страница 44: ...ion point 1 Accessory Storage case 2 Antenna Mounting Tripod 3 Battery Item Description Part Number 1 Accessory Storage case used to hold and transport antenna cables etc 118 1945 2 Antenna Mounting T...

Страница 45: ...unctions 123 0239 3 NAV Com Telescopic Antenna tripod mounting adapter This adapter is used to allow the Nav Com antenna to be mounted onto the tripod for remote operation from the ARTS 7000 116 0349...

Страница 46: ...ning of the antenna with respect to the aircraft antenna The Pulse antenna is designed to be highly directional and as such careful alignment between the ARTS 7000 Pulse antenna and the aircraft syste...

Страница 47: ...les i US Power Cable 6 Feet ii UK Power Cable 6 Feet iii Europe Power Cable 6 Feet iv Swiss Power Cable 6 Feet v India Power Cable 6 Feet vi China Power Cable 6 Feet vii Australia Power Cable 6 Feet i...

Страница 48: ...av Com 123 0239 Pulse 123 0230 6 20 60 ft Optional Attenuator for Direct Connection VHF Y Y Nav Com ALL As required UHF Y Y Nav Com ALL As required HF Y Y Nav Com ALL As required SelCal Y Y Nav Com AL...

Страница 49: ...o that is directly pointing at the antenna to be tested The optimum position is 6 feet away from the antenna Please note the front of the Pulse antenna is embossed with the Laversab name and logo Puls...

Страница 50: ...n Antenna alignment Tool This software tool is run automatically when it is required for the test application for example during Mode S testing The alignment tool gives an active antenna connection to...

Страница 51: ...necessary please use an external attenuator to ensure the Powe level will not damage the ARTS 7000 2 For Pulse direct connection testing connect the selected cable from the supplied cables and connec...

Страница 52: ...is used to test transponder or DME systems it is highly recommended to utilize the Laversab Antenna Coupler The coupler is designed to clamp onto most shark fin style antennas It can be used on Top or...

Страница 53: ...na can be shielded to ensure isolation between the antenna under test and the other system antenna Whenever the coupler is used as a shield the cap must be on the connector Note the cap is an RF termi...

Страница 54: ...enna Ensure the coupler is aligned centrally in both the planes b When tightening the clamping screw do so gently Over tightening can cause damage to the antenna or the coupler c Gently pressing the c...

Страница 55: ...quired for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct C...

Страница 56: ...requency Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard ILS LOC frequencies or Variable See Appendix C for Laversab Test Default and Preset Frequency Settings LOC Power dBm mV uV Allows the selection of the...

Страница 57: ...tion fine adjust is available see below Sets ILS GS Frequency When selected this frequency defines the automatically paired Localizer Frequency If set to a non active GS frequency the text font will s...

Страница 58: ...m receiver fail indication on loss of a valid signal element Selects either Fixed or Variable Deviation step of the Localizer GS Phase adjusts the phase relationship between the 90 150Hz tones Selects...

Страница 59: ...tuned to allow selectivity testing This done by pushing the Frequency numerical field A pop up is then displayed to allow live course and fine adjustment of the Transmitted Frequency Once the pop up...

Страница 60: ...he test is running the Frequency can be course and fine tuned to allow selectivity testing This done by pushing the Frequency numerical field A pop up is then displayed to allow live course and fine a...

Страница 61: ...z Localizer signals This function is used to test the response of the radio when an invalid signal is received Cockpit warning fail flags should be displayed when any element of the 90 and 150Hz signa...

Страница 62: ...TS 7000 sets up Localizer and Glideslope signals IAW the preset Frequencies and Power The ILS signal from the ARTS 7000 then imitates a corkscrew type motion of the Localizer and Glideslope This simul...

Страница 63: ...uired for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct Ca...

Страница 64: ...Mkr Configuration Controls and Selections Item Description Port Selection Cable Antenna Selects the over the air Antenna connection Port or the Direct Cable Connection Port Power dBm mV uV Allows the...

Страница 65: ...the active test operation fine adjust is available see below Sets the ARTS 7000 Mkr Modulation Used to select and toggle the active Outer 400 Hz Marker signal Indicates the active Signal when highlig...

Страница 66: ...sting This done by pressing the Frequency numerical field A pop up is then displayed to allow adjustment of the Transmitted Frequency Frequency Selectivity pop up for Selectivity testing b If a non ac...

Страница 67: ...ning this button is used to toggle the Middle Marker signal on and off When the Middle Marker signal is active the button will be highlighted in Orange 6 Inner 3000Hz When the test is running this but...

Страница 68: ...tion 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct Cable Ant Ant Optional Only required for remot...

Страница 69: ...e user to the ILS Mkr Test Screen Selects the MKr Test Screen This allows any configuration changes or test attributes to be set for the Mkr portion of the test Exiting from the MKr test screen return...

Страница 70: ...1 Please see the relevant ILS and Mkr Test sections for details of operation 2 The ILS and MKR test is an automatic test function When Start Test is selected the ILS and Mkr become operational The Lo...

Страница 71: ...required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direc...

Страница 72: ...ort or the Direct Cable Connection Port Frequency Preset Channel Variable Allows the selection of the test VOR Frequency Selections are Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard VOR frequencies or Vari...

Страница 73: ...ive test operation fine adjust is available see below Sets the Modulation depth of the VOR signal During the active test operation fine adjust is available see below Selects the Audio Identification t...

Страница 74: ...the modulation of the 30Hz variable Modulation Depth Allows adjustment of the modulation of the 9960Hz sub carrier Modulation Depth Indicates the current bearing of the VOR signal being transmitted f...

Страница 75: ...Frequency Frequency Selectivity pop up for Selectivity testing b If a non active VOR Frequency is selected the numerical display will be shown in a red font 2 Power Sets the power of the ARTS 7000 gen...

Страница 76: ...element c Both Switches off both the 30Hz Reference and Variable elements 7 30Hz Mod This setting allows control over the 30Hz variable phase modulation depth The Default setting is 30Hz which is the...

Страница 77: ...emote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct Cable Ant Ant...

Страница 78: ...Cable Connection Port Frequency Preset Channel Variable Allows the selection of the test Com AM Frequency Selections are Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard Com AM frequencies or Variable Power d...

Страница 79: ...tion Systems Rev A6 Page 79 COM AM Test Screens Please note the test screens differ between the main set up page Transmit mode and Receive mode Main test screen and Screen during TX Transmit Test Scre...

Страница 80: ...SB When Code is selected the repetition rate is set at 30 seconds The user can trigger an immediate Code transmission by pressing the code button Whenever the Code button is pushed the ARTS will immed...

Страница 81: ...ourse and fine adjustment of the Transmitted Frequency Frequency Selectivity pop up for Selectivity testing 2 Power Sets the power of the ARTS 7000 generated Com AM signal a Note when the test is runn...

Страница 82: ...nal from the aircraft when PTT is active 8 Audio Freq indicator This indicator gives the depth of modulation of the transmitted signal from the aircraft This field is only active when the ARTS 7000 is...

Страница 83: ...higher than the received Power value by 0 to 6 dB depending on the percent modulation The higher the modulation the larger the difference If the Counter value is within 10 kHz of the selected frequenc...

Страница 84: ...emote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct Cable Ant Ant...

Страница 85: ...Cable Connection Port Frequency Preset Channel Variable Allows the selection of the test COM FM Frequency Selections are Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard COM FM frequencies or Variable Power d...

Страница 86: ...n Systems Rev A6 Page 86 Com FM Test Screens Please note the test screens differ between the main set up page Transmit mode and Receive mode Com FM Main Test Screen And Screen during TX Transmit Com F...

Страница 87: ...Rx mode Options are Off Tone 1KHz steady tone or Code Morse LSB When Code is selected the repetition rate is set at 30 seconds The user can trigger an immediate Code transmission by pressing the code...

Страница 88: ...y Selectivity pop up control for Selectivity testing 2 Power Sets the power of the ARTS 7000 generated COM FM signal a Note when the test is running the Frequency can be course and fine tuned to allow...

Страница 89: ...ools Screen Shots of Diagnostic Tools Selection Diagnostic Tools Off Diagnostic tools On Counter Display Shown The ARTS 7000 Test Application includes some diagnostic tools that can be used when the A...

Страница 90: ...in 10 kHz of the selected frequency but no Frequency or Power values are displayed this may be due to either a very weak or an extremely strong signal This will be indicated by the Peak Power value Id...

Страница 91: ...r remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 116 0349 Tripod Ant Ant Optional Only required for remote ARTS 7000 to antenna connection 118 2286 Coax Cable option of 6 20 or 60 ft Ant Ant Direct Cable Ant...

Страница 92: ...Selection Cable Antenna Selects the over the air Antenna connection Port or the Direct Cable Connection Port Power dBm mV uV Allows the selection of the test power units for the COM SSB HF Signal Sel...

Страница 93: ...tems Rev A6 Page 93 COM SSB HF Test Screen Please note the test screens differ between the main set up page transmit mode and Receive mode Com SSB HF Main Test Screen and Screen during TX Transmit Com...

Страница 94: ...ode Options are Off Tone 1KHz steady tone or Code Morse LSB When Code is selected the repetition rate is set at 30 seconds The user can trigger an immediate Code transmission by pressing the code butt...

Страница 95: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 95 SUBSECTION 2 COM HF TEST CONTROL DETAILS...

Страница 96: ...can be instantly transmitted manually by pressing the Code button 3 Tone the ARTS 7000 generates a constant 1 kHz audio tone 5 Frequency indicator Indication of the received frequency from the Aircraf...

Страница 97: ...adio may have instability or frequency drift and is most likely unserviceable Diagnostics Mode Peak Power This Power meter value indicates the peak power of the received signal It is only meaningful i...

Страница 98: ...Test Functions 2 From the Functions Menu select COM 3 From the COM menu select SelCal 4 The SelCal test Screen is now displayed COM SelCal Test Configuration Before running the Test operators can use...

Страница 99: ...ntenna connection Port or the Direct Cable Connection Port Frequency Preset Channel Variable Allows the selection of the test Frequency Selections are Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard COM FM f...

Страница 100: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 100 COM SelCal Test Screen...

Страница 101: ...ted Com SelCal frequency a Note when the test is running the Frequency can be course and fine tuned to allow selectivity testing This done by pushing the Frequency numerical field A pop up is then dis...

Страница 102: ...e Main Menu Select Test Functions 2 From the Functions Menu select ELT 3 The SelCal test Screen is now displayed ELT Test Configuration Before running the Test operators can use the default mode by us...

Страница 103: ...the over the air Antenna connection Port or the Direct Cable Connection Port Frequency 406 MHz Allows the selection of the default 406 MHz frequency Different manufacturers of ELT utilize different t...

Страница 104: ...ndard method Once the connection is made select ELT form the ARTS 7000 Test Function Menu 1 3 When the ELT tests are selected the following Screen is displayed 1 4 Select which type of ELT test is to...

Страница 105: ...may be the correct position if valid GPS information is available However if there is no GPS data available the result may be blank indicate last know position or indicate a default value of LAT 127...

Страница 106: ...of 406 025MHz or if the specific ELT frequency is known enter the ELT specific transmission frequency through the OTHER Selection Once a selection has been made press Confirm 2 6 Depending on the timi...

Страница 107: ...ed 2 8 2 POWER No discernable Power was measured XX XXdBm A transmission with good power level has been successfully received and is displayed XX XX are numeric values for the power attribute XX XXdBM...

Страница 108: ...the test if failures are experienced There are several possibilities that may be causing the failure these are 2 10 1 No data and no power and no frequency This would indicate that the antenna is not...

Страница 109: ...S coordinates the ELT must be operated in ON operational mode See the next section on ELT live data and GPS verification 3 Running ON Mode Test Procedure Once good test results are achieved using the...

Страница 110: ...test the next page will be displayed This is the main test page for the Live Mode transmission Please follow the prompts Note Once the ELT is switched on it is essential to press Confirm immediately...

Страница 111: ...reen is displayed once the 60 second timer is complete and therefore indicates that the ELT should be switched off Press Confirm when the test is completed and the ELT is off 3 4 The Test results shou...

Страница 112: ...e power has been received but the level received is too low 3 5 3 FREQUENCY No discernable frequency has been received 406 XXXMHz A transmitted frequency has been received and identified XXX are numer...

Страница 113: ...est page select ELT Beacons from the top menu The following screen is displayed 4 2 Click Start Test the following screen is displayed 4 3 The User can now select 121 5MHz 243MHz or Both The ARTS defa...

Страница 114: ...reen is displayed Note the display of 243 MHz characteristics are displayed Mod Sweep High Mod Sweep Low Frequency and Power 4 5 If Both is selected the following screen is displayed Note The 121 5 MH...

Страница 115: ...procedure for all beacon tests is the same 4 7 When the ELT is switched on Confirm should be selected as quickly as possible This initiates a 20 second count down during which the ARTS is receiving th...

Страница 116: ...n shows valid data with the timer at 2 seconds remaining 4 9 When the timer reaches zero the following test result screen will be displayed this screen shot is for the 121 5MHz Beacon selection 4 10 T...

Страница 117: ...ls and Selections Item Description Highest frequency of the modulated sweep Only available on 121 5 and 243 MHz ELTs Lowest frequency of the modulated sweep Only available on 121 5 and 243 MHz ELTs In...

Страница 118: ...f 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 operato...

Страница 119: ...Frequency Preset Channel Variable Allows the selection of the test DME Frequency Selections are Preset Laversab defined Channel Standard DME frequencies or Variable Allows the selection of the test po...

Страница 120: ...ircraft Radio or feeder This allows the ARTS 7000 to calculate the loss in the cable Only required on an ARTS 7000 direct cable connection to the LRU not over the air connection Coupler Loss dB Predet...

Страница 121: ...t LRU Indicates the received Power from the test aircraft LRU Indicates the Pulse width of the P1 Pulse from the Aircraft LRU generated interrogation pulse signal Indicates the Pulse width of the P2 P...

Страница 122: ...of the aircraft to the pseudo DME Beacon generated by the ARTS 7000 5 Range NM Used to set up the test scenario in Nautical miles This field is used to set up the start distance of the test scenario M...

Страница 123: ...the aircraft interrogator 13 P1 P2 Spacing indicator This field indicates the spacing between the P1 and P2 interrogation pulses received at the ARTS 7000 from the signal from the aircraft interrogato...

Страница 124: ...ositioning 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...

Страница 125: ...he aircraft under test will appear as a live aircraft in a single position to ATC and other aircraft may experience false TCAS advisories This situation is very dangerous and may be subject to legal o...

Страница 126: ...test can be run 2 It is good practice to screen the antenna not under test using a suitable antenna screen A secondary Laversab Coupler can be used as a screen with the 50 Ohm terminating connector 3...

Страница 127: ...nu select Mode S 4 From the MODE S menu select which Mode S Test is required see table above 5 The relevant Mode S test Screen is now displayed MODE S Test Configuration Before running the Test Operat...

Страница 128: ...use the FAR 43 specification Power ERP Selection of power measurement The ARTS 7000 can measure ERP in Watts or dBm Ant Cable Length Selects the length of the cable used between the ARTS 7000 antenna...

Страница 129: ...t to the aircraft in ERP In test indication of the power of the Aircraft transponder s reply from the selected aircraft antenna Direct Cable Length 6ft 20ft 60ft Not Shown above When testing MODE S ov...

Страница 130: ...s A Code In test indication of the Mode A code S Code Indication of the received Mode S Code Altitude C In test indication of the Mode C altitude Altitude S In test indication of the received Mode S a...

Страница 131: ...f the transponder reply This test is carried out in accordance with the requirements of FAR 43 Appendix F The CUSTOM Test allows the operator to select at a modular level which tests are to be complet...

Страница 132: ...starts The tool displays live updated Transponder replies and ERP While the tool is running the operator can adjust the antenna position to ensure the highest possible returned values to ensure the be...

Страница 133: ...2 Once the test is complete the ARTS 7000 stores the results that can be viewed and downloaded from the Utilities Records menu 3 Test Results shown in Green have passed the specification those shown i...

Страница 134: ...cs including pulse and pulse spacing measurement low and high limit responses Mode C Reply and Characteristics Mode C specific characteristics including pulse and pulse spacing measurement low and hig...

Страница 135: ...135 Test Results Screen Details Screen shots of Mode S Module Test Results Example data Note Whenever available the relevant BDS registers are accessed through the title bar of the results screen Powe...

Страница 136: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 136 Mode A Replies and Characteristics Test Results Screen Mode C Replies and Characteristics Test Results Screen...

Страница 137: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 137 Mode S Replies Test Results Screen Mode S Characteristics Test Results Screen...

Страница 138: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 138 DF0 Test Results Screen DF4 Test Results Screen...

Страница 139: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 139 DF 5 Test Results Screen DF11 Test Results Screen...

Страница 140: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 140 DF16 Test Results Screen DF17 Test Results Screen...

Страница 141: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 141 DF20 Test Results Screen DF21 Test Results Screen...

Страница 142: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 142 DF 24 Test Results Screen...

Страница 143: ...oupler Ant Coupler Antenna Coupler See the Antenna Coupler Section of this document 123 0237 WARNING It is extremely dangerous to generate signals during testing that are on the frequencies that are i...

Страница 144: ...directional in both x and y planes and must be positioned in such a way that the center point of the antenna is pointed as accurately as possible to the aircraft antenna under test Failure to get goo...

Страница 145: ...essed the ARTS 7000 automatically sets the default mode and settings ADSB Out Test Configuration Screen ADSB Out Test Configuration Controls and Selections Item Description Port Selection Cable Antenn...

Страница 146: ...ADSB Squittered Aircraft Tail number Aircraft Status ADSB Squittered Current configuration of the aircraft under test Altitude Baro ADSB Squittered Barometric altitude of the aircraft Aircraft Lat AD...

Страница 147: ...rdance with the requirements of FAR 43 Appendix F The CUSTOM Test allows the operator to select at a modular level which tests are to be completed 1 to n tests may be selected and run as required This...

Страница 148: ...complete the fields indicated will display the relevant data 2 Once the test is complete the ARTS 7000 stores the results that can be viewed and downloaded from the UTILITIES RECORDS menu 3 Test Resul...

Страница 149: ...specific modules test results Test Results Screen Details Item Description of module contents Initial Test This links back to the basic test results screen DF17 ADS B Specific data transmitted in the...

Страница 150: ...al Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 150 Examples of ADSB Out Module Test Results Example data Note Where available the relevant BDS registers are accessed through the title bar of the results screen DF17...

Страница 151: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 151 SECTION 20 ADSB IN SUBSECTION 1 ADSB IN OPERATION ADSB IN is currently under development...

Страница 152: ...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 ATCRBS...

Страница 153: ...e of sight on the top antenna It is advised to use caution in these circumstances and make sure the operator ensures their safety and those around him Please ensure the antenna is secured safely and c...

Страница 154: ...is good practice to screen the antenna not under test using a suitable Antenna screen Contact Laversab for details Using an antenna coupler is highly recommended to reduce radiation of the interrogati...

Страница 155: ...he antenna being tested For example Ground Power Units Aircraft Landing Gear Aircraft Stairs Toolboxes etc Hints and Tips When Testing transponders If Power failures are identified it is recommended t...

Страница 156: ...specification Power ERP Selection of power measurement The ARTS 7000 can measure ERP in Watts or dBm Ant Cable Length 6 20 or 60 ft When testing ATCRBS over the air or antenna to antenna this field is...

Страница 157: ...nt to the aircraft in ERP In test indication of the power of the Aircraft transponder s reply from the selected aircraft antenna Direct Cable Length 6 20 or 60 ft Not Shown above When testing ATCRBS o...

Страница 158: ...op up screen Test Name Description The Full test is a full capability test of all parameters of the transponder reply This test is carried out in accordance with the requirements of FAR 43 Appendix F...

Страница 159: ...Antenna alignment before the test starts The tool displays live updated Transponder replies and ERP While the tool is running the operator can adjust the antenna position to ensure the highest possibl...

Страница 160: ...is complete the ARTS 7000 stores the results that can be viewed and downloaded from the Utilities Records menu 3 Test Results shown in Green have passed the specification those shown in red have fail...

Страница 161: ...n Power ERP and MTL levels received from the Transponder under test replies Frequency Test Indicates the Frequency of the MODE S and ATCRBS replies from the Aircraft Mode A Reply and characteristics M...

Страница 162: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 162 Test Results Screen Details Screen shots of ATCRBS Module Test Results Example data Power Test Results Screen Frequency Test Results Screen...

Страница 163: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 163 Mode A Replies and Characteristics Test Results Screen Mode C Replies and Characteristics Test Results Screen...

Страница 164: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 164 SECTION 20 UAT SUBSECTION 1 UAT OPERATION UAT is an optional capability and is currently under development...

Страница 165: ...ility 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 An...

Страница 166: ...ance when the Transponder is on and the aircraft system is at an altitude the aircraft under test will trigger TCAS advisories from any aircraft in proximity Hints and Tips When testing any Transponde...

Страница 167: ...s at an altitude the aircraft under test will trigger TCAS advisories and Hints and Tips When testing any Transponders DME or TCAS make sure the reflective paths are minimized from equipment that is i...

Страница 168: ...Configuration Screen TCAS Test Configuration Controls and Selections Item Description Port Selection Cable Antenna Selects the over the air Antenna connection Port or the Direct Cable Connection Port...

Страница 169: ...S 7000 antenna to the aircraft s antenna entered in feet Does not have to be 100 accurate Ant Height Top or Bottom Vertical height from the ARTS 7000 antenna to the aircraft antenna entered in feet Do...

Страница 170: ...rent scenario in the saved scenario list TCAS Type Selects the Scenario intruder type Intruder Mode S or ATCRBS intruder transponder type MTL Replies Allows selection of the desired of replies Power I...

Страница 171: ...lays should identify the intruder and monitor its progress while providing the relevant audible and visual warnings to the pilot TA RA and Clear of Conflict messages should be heard ARTS 7000 TCAS is...

Страница 172: ...er is 0Ft and 0Nm from the target aircraft 9 Range Start Intruder Start Range in Nautical Miles Usually in a test this range is set initially to a distance greater than the Traffic Advisory range 10 R...

Страница 173: ...ning the Monitor function can be viewed by Selecting the Monitor Button Monitor functions include Data Surveillance and Broadcast Example of the Monitor screen showing Data information can be seen bel...

Страница 174: ...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...

Страница 175: ...nd cannot easily fall WARNING Please be aware of putting an aircraft to a test altitude Under this circumstance when the MODE S is Active and the aircraft system is at an altitude the aircraft under t...

Страница 176: ...be run 2 It is good practice to screen the antenna not under test using a suitable antenna screen A secondary Laversab Coupler can be used as a screen with the 50 Ohm terminating connector 3 Using an...

Страница 177: ...elevant Altitude Monitoring Test Screen is now displayed Altitude Monitoring Test Configuration Before running the Test operators can use the default mode by using the DEFAULT button or accessing the...

Страница 178: ...Identify which length of coax cable that is being used between the ARTS 7000 connector and the ARTS 7000 Pulse antenna This is used to calculate the loss in the cable Aircraft Antenna Select which ant...

Страница 179: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 179 Altitude Monitoring Test Controls and Selections Item Description...

Страница 180: ...of the aircraft transponder Displays the live Mode S altitude of the aircraft transponder Displays the MODE A code from the aircraft transponder under test Displays the MODE S code from the aircraft...

Страница 181: ...ARTS 7000 User Manual Aviation Systems Rev A6 Page 181 SECTION 23 TEST TOOLS SUBSECTION 1 TEST TOOLS Currently under development...

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Страница 183: ...14 in 35 5 cm N A N A Weight Test Set with Battery 26 lbs 11 8 kg N A N A Weight Test Set without Battery 24 lbs 10 8 kg N A N A Nav and Com Functions Transmitter Receiver Frequency Range 10 to 410 M...

Страница 184: ...Range 10 to 30 MHz 1 kHz 1 Hz Com HF SSB Power Range Antenna port 83 to 13 dBm 0 25 dB 2 dB Com HF SSB Power Range Cable port 110 to 14 dBm 0 25 dB 2 dB Com HF SSB Audio Tone 1000 Hz 0 5 Com HF SSB Mo...

Страница 185: ...le port 117 to 27 dBm 0 25 dB 2 dB G S 90 Hz Frequency Accuracy 90 Hz 0 02 G S 150 Hz Frequency Accuracy 150 Hz 0 02 G S Modulation at Preset 90 Hz 150 Hz 20 2 G S DDM Range Max Variable 0 780 to 0 78...

Страница 186: ...1 VOR Ident Morse LSB or 1000 Hz Tone VOR Bearing Select To From VOR Fixed Bearing Range 0 to 360 Deg 10 Deg 0 1 Deg VOR Variable Bearing Range 0 to 360 Deg 0 1 Deg 0 1 Deg VOR Auto Transmitter Contin...

Страница 187: ...lse Spacing X channel 12 s 100 ns P1 to P2 Reply Pulse Spacing Y channel 30 s 100 ns Reply Pulse Rise Time 2 5 s 0 25 us Reply Pulse fall time 2 5 s 0 25 us Squitter PRF 2700 Hz 2 Squitter Distributio...

Страница 188: ...ulse Spacing P1 to P6 3 50 s 25 ns Mode S Pulse Spacing P1 to SPR 4 75 s 25 ns Mode S Pulse Spacing P5 to SPR 0 40 s 25 ns Intermode Pulse spacing Mode A P1 to P3 8 00 s 25 ns Intermode Pulse spacing...

Страница 189: ...6 00 s 25 ns 25 ns Pulse Spacing F1 to F2 19 70 to 21 60 s 25 ns 25 ns Pulse Spacing Mode S Preamble pP1 to P2 0 80 to 1 2 s 25 ns 25 ns Pulse Spacing Mode S Preamble pP1 to P3 3 3 to 3 7 s 25 ns 25 n...

Страница 190: ...ply Pulse Spacing Mode S P1 to P4 4 50 s 25 ns Reply Pulse Width Mode C all Pulses 0 45 s 50 ns Reply Pulse Width Mode S P1 thru P4 0 50 s 50 ns Reply Pulse Width Mode S D1 thru D112 0 50 s 50 ns Repl...

Страница 191: ...ing Mode S P1 to P2 Accepts 200 ns 25 ns Receiver Pulse Spacing Mode S P1 to P2 Rejects 1 0 s 25 ns Receiver Pulse Spacing Mode S P1 to SPR 4 75 s 25 ns Receiver Pulse Spacing Mode S P1 to SPR Accepts...

Страница 192: ...dapter Used for mounting the Telescoping Antenna onto the tripod for remote operations 116 0349 6ft Coax Cable Coax Cable 117 0487 20ft Coax Cable Coax Cable 117 0488 60ft Coax Cable Coax Cable 117 04...

Страница 193: ...50 MHz User Defined MKR Frequency 75 000 MHz Power 14 dBm Modulation 95 VOR Frequency 112 200 MHz Power 0 dBm Modulation 30 Ident OFF Preset Frequency 108 200 112 250 117 950 MHz User Defined Com AM F...

Страница 194: ...30 SelCal Tone AAAA TX Mode Repeat DME Reply Freq 998 000 MHz Nav Freq 110 000 MHz Channel X Power 2 dBm Rate KTS 150 Knots Range NM 50 NM Replies 100 Ident OFF SQTR ON ECHO OFF DME Reply Frequency P...

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