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VIAVI - ALT-8000 FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flight Line Test Set
- • Tests FMCW radio altimeters including CDF types
- • Tests pulse radio altimeters (non-pulse compression types)
- • Direct-connect to UUT T/R or to installed system via antenna couplers
- • Full RF loop test allows TX, RX, Antenna or Feeder faults to be identified
- • Multi-channel operation (via additional test sets)
- • Programmable multi-leg climb/descend profiles
- • Large touch-screen display with simple user interface
- • Remote control interface USB/LAN
- • Lightweight and compact about 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
- • Battery 4 hours plus duration
Versatile time-saving portable test set for testing installed FMCW and pulse radio altimeters
Unlike other testers, the ALT-8000 tests from the antenna to the indicator in the cockpit, allowing the operator to replicate in-flight conditions and isolate a bad component of the installed system.
The ALT-8000 is the world's first and only RF-based portable radio altimeter flight line test set. It weighs approximately 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) with a large 12-inch color touch-screen, making it easy to use. The ALT-8000 is a universal test set for 4.3 GHz FMCW (frequency modulated continuous carrier wave) radio altimeters and pulse radio altimeters. The simulator is also designed to be software upgradable. For military applications, see the ALT-8015
General - The user interface is Windows® based and provides various pages for control of the test set and display of parametric measurements including: TX power, TX frequency (center), sweep rate, TX pulse width (pulse systems).
Profiles - The Profile page allows the user to create, save, recall or delete named profiles. Each profile is comprised of individual legs. Start, stop altitudes and rates are definable for each leg. A profile can then be executed to simulate a complete landing approach including flare out or a take-off and departure.
RF Coupling - The supplied antenna couplers allow the radio altitude system to be quickly verified without access being required to test ports on the UUT LRU. The RF looped test verifies TX frequency, power, sweep rate, and RF level control provides the means to test UUT sensitivity.
Setup - The setup page allows system, user and RF connection parameters to be set by the user, including RS-232, AID, RF cable loss and altitude offset.
Available through your GSA Supplier
Applications
- • Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) installations
- • Create profiles to control dynamic altitude simulations
- • Simulate a complete landing approach, including a flare out
- • Simulate a takeoff and departure
- • Replicate actual airborne conditions
Size
- • Test set only 10.6”H x 13.9”W x 3.4”D (27.0 cm x 35.5 cm x 8.7 cm)
- • With standard access 12” H x 30.5”W x 22.5”D (30.5 cm x 77.5 cm x 57.2 cm)
- • 15.5 lbs. (test set only)
More Product Information
- • Accommodates both phase and amplitude type antennas
- • Reliable, FAR Part 43, Appendix F, ERP and MTL testing in high multi-path environments
- • Provides >20 dB of isolation
- • Provides shielding for all transponder and ADS-B performance testing
- • Lower antenna adjustable support pole
- • Perform four-quadrant testing by simply rotating the bearing selector dial
- • TCAS bearing accuracy < 10 degrees
All features from the existing IFF-45TS will be carried over, including:
- • Mode 5 testing without actual cryptographic applique and keys using integral mode 5 emulator
- • Supports DoD AIMS 04-900A Option A - KIV-78 and QRTK6 NG (with Airbus DS QRTK6 NG adapter) and Option B - KIV-77 and SIT-2010 crypto appliqués, KIV-79
- • Separate connections for direct or over-the-air testing
- • Test ranges of up to 3 km with appropriate antennas
- • ADS-B Out
- • Over-the-air platform testing of MK XIIA equipment including Mode 5, ADS-B beacons and TACAN interrogators
- • Legacy command set compatibility offered for the following products: NAV-2000R, ATN-7300 and the Collins 479S-6A
- • Ethernet remote control interface offered on the ATB-7300NG
- • VHF Generator - Provides control of modulation frequency, modulation depth (up to 3 sources), SELCAL tones, frequency and tone sequences.
- • ILS/Localizer Generator - Provides control of 90 Hz and 150 Hz tone frequencies, modulation depths, left/right DDM and IDENT settings, including Morse code.
- • ILS Glide Slope Generator - Provides control of 90 Hz and 150 Hz tone frequencies, modulation depths, up/down DDM
- • VOR Generator - Provides control of 30 Hz Var/Ref and 9960 Hz tone frequencies, modulation depths, 9960 Hz deviation, VOR bearing, to/from and IDENT settings
- • ADF Generator - Provides control of modulation frequency, modulation depth and IDENT settings
- • Marker/Beacon Generator - Provides selection of Outer, Middle and Inner marker beacon tones and control of tone frequencies, modulation depth and IDENT settings
- • Basic Graphical User Interface (GUI) allows access to test features
- • Configurable test capability
- • Intuitive user interface
- • Software defined applications
- • Remote operation
- • Android™ and iOS® compatible
- • Guided test for Navigation applications
- • Built-in GPS Receiver
- • International test configurations
- • Software-driven design allows for field updates for adding new features, capability or modifications due to industry changes
- • TCAS and ADS-B Target Generator
- • Simulates 32 dynamic and 568 static ADS-B/TCAS targets at 1090 MHz in scenario mode
- • Simulates 32 dynamic and 1,500 static UAT targets at 978 MHz as airborne or ground link messages 1
- • Simulates blocks of up to 1,000 messages for Ground Station and TCAS messages at 1030 MHz 2
- • ADS-B squitter encode/decode
- • More test capability than any tester in the market, all packed into one box
- • Pulse and frequency measurement Transponder test option for Modes A, C, S
- • Optional Command set emulation for SDX-2000, ATC-1400A and S-1403DL
- • 10.4 inch touch screen LCD display for operator control of all test set capabilities or can be remotely controlled via GPIB or Ethernet
- • Four port antenna simulation
- • Hybrid surveillance
- • Six independent transmitters and two receivers
- • Data parsing for analysis
1Requires RGSNGOPT10 Transponder, RGSNGOPT14 Multi-receiver, or RGSNGOPT13 UAT options
2Requires RGSNGOPT14 Multi-receiver
- • Reliable FAR Part 43 Appendix ‘F’ ERP and MTL testing in high multi-path environments
- • Provides >20 dB of antenna isolation for Mode S transponder altitude and diversity tests
- • Reduces interference with air traffic control and nearby aircraft
- • Rugged design for ramp use
- • Fits most ‘Shark Fin’ L-Band antennas
- • Quick action antenna grip/release action
- • MK XIIA AIMS certified for Level 1 and Level 2
- • Accommodates DOD AIMS 04-900A Option A (KIV-78) and Option B (KIV-77)
- • Dual I/O for diversity testing of transponders or SUM/DIFFERENCE on interrogators
- • Separate connections for direct or over-the-air testing
- • Software defined radio design allows waveform flexibility and future growth potential
- • Dual signal generator design allows coordinated signal production for interference and echo testing
- • Remote interfaces consist of RS-232, Ethernet and GPIB
- • GUI allows easy access to test features
- • Industry wide use in development and end item testing of transponders and interrogators
- • Integrated touch screen with live fiber viewing
- • Auto-Center
- • Auto-Focus
- • Built-in fiber endface analysis
- • User-selectable acceptance profiles
- • Stores results on device or export
- • WiFi and USB connection capabilities
• Global Avionics Test Set Support
• Fully Self-Contained
• Static and Dynamic simulations
• Automated Almanac upload process
• 18-channel configuration
• Real-time Transcoding
• Remote control interface via mobile application for both iOS and Android devices
• Single or Dual Coupler Configurations
• GPS signals simulated: L1
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