Atc 201

Ramp Test Set
TCAS-201-2
Operation Manual
1002-8505-200
Issue-3
OPERATION MANUAL
RAMP TEST SET
TCAS-201-2
PUBLISHED BY
Aeroflex
COPYRIGHT © Aeroflex 2004

A l l r i g h t s r e s e r v e d . N o p a r t o f t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n m a y b e r e p r o d u c e d , s t o r e d i n a r e t r i e v a l syst e m , o r
t r a n sm i t t e d i n a n y f o r m o r b y a n y m e a n s , e l e c t r o n i c , m e c h a n i c a l , p h o t o c o p y i n g , r e co r d i n g o r
o t h e r w i s e w i t h o u t t h e p r i o r p e r m i s s i o n o f t h e p u b l i sh e r .
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Cable Statements:
A double shielded and properly terminated external interface cable must be used with this
equipment when interfacing with the COMM Connector.
For continued EMC compliance, all external cables must be 3 meters or less in length.
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T H I S P A G E I N T E N T I ON A L L Y L E F T B L A N K .
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SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSO NNEL

REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL. THIS UNIT CONTAINS NO
OPERATOR SERVICEABLE PARTS.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING

DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.
CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL
Removing the Chassis Assembly from the Case Assembly exposes the operator to electrical hazards that
can result in electrical shock or equipment damage. Do not operate this Test Set with the Chassis Assembly
removed from the Case Assembly.
SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL

This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when
operating this equipment.
CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).
WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS
CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS

represented on the unit and clarified in the text.)
AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or dc voltage.
DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with dc voltage.
AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or alternating voltage.
SWITCH ON/OFF (Push-Push): AC line power to the device is connected ON or

disconnected OFF.
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION

Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE OF PROBES
Check the specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test
Set before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within
these specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the
equipment.
POWER CORDS
Power cords must not be frayed, broken nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY

Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.
INTERNAL BATTERY
This unit contains a Sealed-Lead Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.
CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO

COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION
AND INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL
MILES. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS
IN RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND SHOULD TAKE NECESSARY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POTENTIAL COMMUNICATION INTERFERENCE PROBLEMS.
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CHAPTER/SECTION/SUBJECT PAGE DATE

T i t l e / C o p yr i g h t P a g e Sep 1/04
Statements Sep 1/04
Safety Page Sep 1/04
L i st o f E f f e c t i v e P a g e s 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Table of Contents 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
I n t r o d u ct i o n 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1-Table of Contents 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1 - L i st o f I l l u s t r a t i o n s 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1 - L i st o f T a b l e s 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1-1-1 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1-2-1 1 through 4 Sep 1/04
1-2-2 1 through 6 Sep 1/04
1-2-3 1 through 4 Sep 1/04
1-2-4 1 through 28 Sep 1/04
1-3-1 1 through 4 Sep 1/04
1-4-1 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
1-5-1 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Appendix A 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Appendix B 1 through 20 Sep 1/04
Appendix C 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Appendix D 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Appendix E 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Appendix F 1 through 4 Sep 1/04
Index 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
Battery/Voltage Instructions Title Page Sep 1/04
Battery/Voltage Instructions Warning Page Sep 1/04
Battery/Voltage Instructions Caution Page Sep 1/04
Battery/Voltage Instructions 1 through 2 Sep 1/04
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title C h a p t e r / S e ct i o n
Title Page
Copyright Page
Statements
Safety Page
List of Effective Pages
Table of Contents
I n t r o d u ct i o n
Chapter 1
Section 1 - Description 1-1
Section 2 - Operation 1-2
Section 3 - Specifications 1-3
Section 4 - Shipping 1-4
Section 5 - Storage 1-5
Appendix A - Connector Pin-Out Tables

Appendix B - Signal Formats
Appendix C - Auxiliary Equipment
Appendix D - M e t r i c / B r i t i s h I m p e r i a l C o n ve r si o n T a b l e w i t h N a u t i c a l D i s t a n c e C o n v e r s i o n s
Appendix E - Target Acquisition Time Probability Table
Appendix F - Abbreviations
Index
Battery/Voltage Instructions
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INTRO DUCTIO N - TCAS-201-2 RAMP TEST SET
T h i s m a n u a l c o n t a i n s T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 o p e r a t i n g i n st r u ct i o n s f o r r a m p t e st i n g A T C R B S a n d M o d e S
T r a n s p o n d e r s a n d T C A S e q u i p p e d I n t e r r o g a t o r s. I t i s st r o n g l y r e co m m e n d e d t h a t p e r so n n e l b e
thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
R e f e r a l l s e r v i c i n g o f t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t t o q u a l i f i e d t e ch n i ca l p e r so n n e l .
ORGANIZATION
This manual is divided into five sections as follows:
CHAPTER 1 - OPERATION
Section 1 - DESCRIPTION
Section 2 - O P E R A T I O N ( i n s t a l l a t i o n ; d e scr i p t i o n o f co n t r o l s, co n n e ct o r s a n d i n d i ca t o r s;
performance evaluation; general operating procedures)
Section 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
Section 4 - SHIPPING
Section 5 - STORAGE
INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER ONE
TCAS- 201- 2 RAMP TEST SET
OPERATION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title C h a p t e r / S e ct i o n / S u b j e ct Page
SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1

1. General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1 1
1.1 Description 1-1-1 1
1.2 Functional Capabilities 1-1-1 1
SECTION 2 - OPERATION 1-2
1 . I n st a l l a t i o n 1-2-1 1
1.1 General 1-2-1 1
1.2 Battery Operation 1-2-1 1
1.3 Battery Charging 1-2-1 1
1.4 Safety Precautions 1-2-1 1
1.4.1 Complying with Instructions 1-2-1 1
1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord 1-2-1 1
1.4.3 Operating Safety 1-2-1 1
1.4.4 CAUTION and WARNING Labels 1-2-1 1
1.5 AC Power Requirements 1-2-1 2
1.6 FAA Requirements 1-2-1 2
1.7 Battery Recharging 1-2-1 3
1.8 External Cleaning 1-2-1 3
2. Controls, Connectors And Indicators 1-2-2 1
2.1 Front Panel 1-2-2 3
2.2 Flat Antenna 1-2-2 5
3. Performance Evaluation 1-2-3 1
3.1 General 1-2-3 1
3.2 Self Test 1-2-3 1
3.3 Diagnostics 1-2-3 3
4. General Operating Procedures 1-2-4 1
4.1 General 1-2-4 1
4.2 Start-Up 1-2-4 1
4.2.1 General 1-2-4 1
4 . 2 . 2 S c e n a r i o T e s t O p e r a t i o n F r o m S t a r t - U p S cr e e n 1-2-4 2
4.3 Setup 1-2-4 2
4.3.1 Setup #1 Menu 1-2-4 2
4.3.2 Setup #2 Menu 1-2-4 6
4.3.3 Data Storage 1-2-4 8
4.3.4 RAM Reset 1-2-4 8
4.4 Scenario Test 1-2-4 9
4.5 Reply Test 1-2-4 13
4.5.1 ATCRBS Operation 1-2-4 13
4.5.2 Mode S Operation 1-2-4 15
4.6 Monitor 1-2-4 19
4.6.1 ATCRBS Operation 1-2-4 19
4.6.2 Mode S Operation 1-2-4 22
4.7 Power & Frequency 1-2-4 25
4.8 Recommended Test Operation 1-2-4 27
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SECTION 4 - SHIPPING 1-4
1. Shipping Test Sets 1-4-1 1
1.1 Information 1-4-1 1
1.2 R e p a c ki n g P r o c e d u r e 1-4-1 1
SECTION 5 - STORAGE 1-5
1. Storing Test Sets 1-5-1 1
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Battery Recharging 1-2-1 3
TCAS-201-2 Front Panel 1-2-2 1
Flat Antenna 1-2-2 5
Sample Self Test Screens 1-2-3 2
Sample Diagnostics Screen 1-2-3 3
Start-Up Screen 1-2-4 1
Sample Setup #1 Menu Screens 1-2-4 2
TCAS-201-2 Effective Test Coverage 1-2-4 3
Mode S Coverage Within 12 nmi Simulated Range 1-2-4 4
Sample Setup #2 Menu Screen 1-2-4 6
Sample Scenario Test Screens 1-2-4 9
S a m p l e I n t r u d e r F l i g h t P a t t e r n ( R a n g e F a ct o r ) 1-2-4 11
S a m p l e I n t r u d e r F l i g h t P a t t e r n ( A l t i t u d e F a ct o r ) 1-2-4 11
Sample ATCRBS Reply Test Screens 1-2-4 13
Sample Mode S Reply Test Screens 1-2-4 15
Sample ATCRBS Monitor Screens 1-2-4 19
Sample Mode S Monitor Screens 1-2-4 22
Sample Power & Frequency Screens 1-2-4 25
Suggested Layout to Reduce Multipath Errors 1-2-4 26
R e co m m e n d e d T e s t L o c a t i o n s 1-2-4 27
Default Scenario Test Screen 1-2-4 27
Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 2
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LIST O F TABLES
S p e ci f i e d F u s e R a t i n g s 1-2-1 2
Self Test Error Code Definitions 1-2-3 2
D i a g n o st i c s S i g n a l D e f i n i t i o n s 1-2-3 4
SL: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 16
RI: Field (Acquisition) Valid Data 1-2-4 16
RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data 1-2-4 17
CA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 17
ARA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 17
RAC: Field Valid Data 1-2-4 18
CVC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 23
VRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 23
CHC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 23
HRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4 24
ESB: Field Display Data 1-2-4 24
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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION
1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES
1.1 DESCRIPTION
The TCAS-201-2 Ramp Test Set is a O N o n - vo l a t i l e m e m o r y f o r st o r i n g u p t o t e n
r u g g e d i ze d s i m u l a t o r d e s i g n e d f o r e a s e o f u s e , u se r - p r o g r a m m e d sce n a r i o s.
portability, reliability and long service life.
P o w e r i s d e r i v e d f r o m a n i n t e r n a l b a t t e r y. A n O Selectable altitude levels to test inhibit
ac input connection is provided for battery cl i m b R A s a n d l o w a l t i t u d e o p e r a t i o n .
ch a r g i n g , b e n ch o p e r a t i o n o r se r vi ci n g u se . O B r o a d ca st I n t e r r o g a t i o n M o n i t o r w i t h
Most accessories (Flat Antenna, Antenna d i sp l a y o f I n t e r r o g a t i n g A i r cr a f t A d d r e ss.
Cable, AC Power Cable, Flexible Antenna,
Antenna Shield and Fuse) are kept in the O S q u i t t e r g e n e r a t i o n w i t h se l e ct a b l e sq u i t t e r
Storage Compartment (Case Assembly Lid). address.
The Tripod is stored separately. Refer to
O S e l e ct a b l e p e r ce n t r e p l y ( A T C R B S ) i n 1 0 %
A p p e n d i x C f o r d e s c r i p t i o n o f a c c e s so r i e s .
steps.
The TCAS-201-2 Ramp Test Set, simulating a
O L C D D i s p l a y w i t h a u t o m a t i c l i g h t se n si n g
transponder with Mode C and Mode S
illumination control.
capabilities, allows the user to perform the
required ground tests for Follow-On O R F , M o n i t o r , I n t e r r o g a t i o n V i d e o a n d S yn c
C e r t i f i c a t i o n s a s d e f i n e d i n t h e F A A A d vi so r y P u l s e o u t p u t s f o r u s e i n b e n c h t e st i n g .
Circular #20-131, Airworthiness and
Operational Approval of Traffic Alert and O Internal Battery allowing up to 1.5 hours of
Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS II) and operation before recharge.
M o d e S T r a n s p o n d e r s . T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 a l so O A u t o m a t i c p o w e r sh u t d o w n a f t e r
si m u l a t e s m a n y i n - f l i g h t c o n d i t i o n s r e q u i r e d f o r a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 5 m i n u t e s o f n o n - u se w h e n
Follow-On Certifications. The TCAS-201-2 ac power is not connected.
T e st S e t c a n b e u s e d t o e l i m i n a t e m a n y c o s t l y
hours of flying time. O S i z e a n d u s a b i l i t y t o a l l o w o n e p e r so n
operation on the ramp.
1.2 FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES
O S w i t ch a b l e T C A S I ( n o P 4 w i d t h d e t e ct i o n )
The TCAS-201-2 has the following features o r T C A S I I ( n o r m a l P 4 w i d t h d e t e ct i o n )
a n d c a p a b i l i t i e s: operation.
O Accurate measurements of interrogator
transmitting frequency, output power and
Whisper-Shout accuracy (using Attenuation
co n t r o l ) .
O S ce n a r i o t e s t i n g , s i m u l a t i n g p l a n n e d
encounters with Mode C or Mode S
intruders in order to activate aural and
vi su a l T r a f f i c A d v i s o r i e s ( T A s ) a n d
Resolution Advisories (RAs).
O Ruggedized construction designed for the

co n d i t i o n s e n c o u n t e r e d i n t h e r a m p
e n vi r o n m e n t .
O Soft-press key controls for easy operation.
O B u i l t - I n - T e s t ( B I T ) f o r c o n f i d e n c e t e st i n g
and fault isolation.
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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 GENERAL 1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The TCAS-201-2 is powered by an internal T h e f o l l o w i n g s a f e t y p r e c a u t i o n s m u st b e
battery. The Test Set contains a battery observed during installation and operation.
ch a r g i n g c i r c u i t w h i c h e n a b l e s t h e o p e r a t o r t o Aeroflex assumes no liability for failure to
recharge the battery when connected to ac comply with any safety precaution outlined in
power. this manual.
NOTE: The TCAS-201-2 can operate
co n t i n u o u s l y o n a c p o w e r f o r s e r v i c i n g 1.4.1 Complying with Instructions
and/or bench tests. Installation/operating personnel should not
Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2 for location of a t t e m p t t o i n st a l l o r o p e r a t e t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
controls, connectors or indicators. w i t h o u t r e a d i n g a n d c o m p l y i n g w i t h i n st r u ct i o n s
contained in this manual. All procedures
1.2 BATTERY OPERATION contained in this manual must be performed in
exact sequence and manner described.
The internal battery is equipped to power the
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 f o r 1 . 5 h o u r s o f c o n t i n u o u s u se 1.4.2 Grounding Power Cord
before needing recharging. When executing
t h e S e l f T e s t f u n c t i o n , t h e D I S P L A Y i n d i ca t e s WARNING: USING A THREE-PRONG TO
whether the battery is usable or in need of TWO-PRONG ADAPTER PLUG
recharging. CREATES A SHOCK HAZARD
BETWEEN THE CHASSIS AND
NOTE: When battery is low during operation, ELECTRICAL GROUND.
**LOW BATTERY** appears in the
right half of the fifth line on the F o r a c o p e r a t i o n , t h e p o w e r co r d , e q u i p p e d
DISPLAY. An example is shown in w i t h s t a n d a r d t h r e e - p r o n g p l u g , m u st b e
1-2-4, Figure 17. Continued operation co n n e ct e d t o a p r o p e r l y g r o u n d e d t h r e e - p r o n g
with a low battery results in an r e ce p t a cl e . I t i s t h e cu st o m e r ’s r e sp o n si b i l i t y
automatic power shut down (based on to:
v o l t a g e d r o p ) a f t e r a f e w m i n u t e s. O H a v e a q u a l i f i e d e l e c t r i c i a n c h e ck
The TCAS-201-2 contains an automatic time- r e ce p t a cl e ( s) f o r p r o p e r g r o u n d i n g .
o u t t o c o n s e r v e p o w e r . I f a k e y i s n o t p r e sse d O Replace any standard two-prong
w i t h i n a 1 5 - m i n u t e t i m e p e r i o d , t h e T e st S e t r e ce p t a cl e ( s) w i t h p r o p e r l y g r o u n d e d t h r e e -
shuts Off (only when using battery power). p r o n g r e ce p t a cl e ( s) .
1.3 BATTERY CHARGING 1.4.3 Operating Safety

T h e b a t t e r y c h a r g e r o p e r a t e s w h e n e ve r a c D u e t o p o t e n t i a l f o r e l e c t r i c a l s h o c k w i t h i n t e st
power is applied to the Test Set and the e q u i p m e n t , t h e C h a s s i s A s s e m b l y m u st n o t b e
P O W E R K e y i s p r e s s e d O f f . W h e n ch a r g i n g , r e m o ve d f r o m t h e C a se A sse m b l y. B a t t e r y/
the battery reaches an 80% charge in V o l t a g e I n s t r u c t i o n s , c o m p o n e n t r e p l a ce m e n t
approximately two hours. The battery should and internal adjustments must only be
be charged every three months (minimum) or p e r f o r m e d b y q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e t e c h n i ci a n s.
d i s c o n n e ct e d f o r l o n g t e r m i n a c t i v e s t o r a g e
periods of more than six months. 1.4.4 CAUTION and WARNING Labels
E xe r ci se e xt r e m e ca r e w h e n p e r f o r m i n g
operations preceded by a CAUTION or
WARNING label. CAUTION labels appear
where possibility of damage to equipment
exists. WARNING labels denote conditions
w h e r e b o d i l y i n j u r y o r d e a t h m a y r e su l t .
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1.5 AC POWER REQUIREMENTS 1.6 FAA REQUIREMENTS

The TCAS-201-2 operates over a voltage range T h e F e d e r a l A vi a t i o n A d m i n i st r a t i o n ( F A A )
of 100 to 120 VAC at 60 Hz or 220 to 240 VAC requires procedures for eliminating the
a t 5 0 H z a cco r d i n g t o t h e i n t e r n a l L i n e S u p p l y potential for interfering with TCAS-equipped
S w i t ch se t t i n g ( o n l y s e r v i c e a b l e b y a q u a l i f i e d a i r cr a f t d u r i n g t r a n sp o n d e r t e st i n g . P r o b l e m s
t e ch n i ci a n ) . R e f e r t o B a t t e r y / V o l t a g e arise when the transponder is operating with
I n st r u c t i o n s . the aircraft on the ground and the automatic
a l t i t u d e r e p o r t i n g syst e m " p u m p e d u p . " T h r e e
T h e sp e ci f i e d f u se r a t i n g s a r e l i s t e d i n 1 - 2 - 1 ,
m e t h o d s o f F A A co m p l i a n ce a r e : sh i e l d i n g
Table 1.
transponder antenna(s), connecting the
CAUTION: FOR CONTINUOUS T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i r e ct l y t o t h e t r a n sp o n d e r u n d e r
PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE, test and testing in an anechoic enclosure. The
REPLACE ONLY WITH FUSES Antenna Shield provides a practical way of
OF THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE co m p l yi n g w i t h t h e F A A r e q u i r e m e n t w h e n a
AND CURRENT RATINGS. direct connection or anechoic enclosure is not
a va i l a b l e . R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C f o r A n t e n n a
INPUT VOLTAGE F1 AND F2 FUSES S h i e l d i n st a l l a t i o n . R e f e r t o p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 4 ,
1 - 2 - 4 . 5 a n d 1 - 2 - 4 . 6 f o r t e st i n g p r o ce d u r e s
100 to 120 VAC 1.0 A, 250 V when using the Antenna Shield.
Fast Blo (Type F)
(Aeroflex 5106-4501-000)
(Bussman AGC1)
220 to 240 VAC 0.5 A, 250 V
Fast Blo (Type F)
(Aeroflex 5106-0000-016)
(Bussman AGC1/2)
Specified Fuse Ratings
Table 1
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DO NOT TRANSMIT
INTO ANTENNA
TERMINAL
INTERR REPLY CHARGE RED
1/2 WATT
MAX
TCAS-201
(CHARGING)
ANTENNA
MONITOR SYNC
GREEN
(CHARGED)
RF I/O INTERR COMM
VIDEO
USE
AC PWR CONNECTOR
SE F
F2
FUS
RPLY PWR RUN E
MON SCEN
TEST TEST STOP
SELF SET
TEST CONT 1.0A @ 120 VAC
0.5A @ 220 VAC
TYPE F
USE
SE F
SELECT SLEW E
FUS F1
POWER
100-120VAC 60Hz
220-240VAC 50Hz
8507041
B a t t e r y R e ch a r g i n g
Figure 1
1.7 BATTERY RECHARGING 1.8 EXTERNAL CLEANING

Refer to 1-2-1, Figure 1. The following procedure contains routine
i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r c l e a n i n g t h e o u t s i d e o f t h e T e st
STEP PROCEDURE Set.
1. V e r i f y F U S E S a r e co r r e ct f o r n o r m a l CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER FROM
operating voltage. Refer to para 1-2-1.5. TEST SET TO AVOID POSSIBLE
2. Connect ac power cable between AC DAMAGE TO ELECTRONIC
PWR Connector and normal operating CIRCUITS.
voltage power source according to Test
STEP PROCEDURE
Set configuration. Refer to para 1-2-1.5.
1. C l e a n f r o n t p a n e l b u t t o n s a n d d i sp l a y
3. Verify DISPLAY is Off. If DISPLAY is
f a ce w i t h so f t l i n t - f r e e cl o t h . I f d i r t i s
On, press POWER Key.
difficult to remove, dampen cloth with
4. Verify CHARGE Indicator illuminates red. water and a mild liquid detergent.
5. Allow two hours for battery charge or 2. Remove grease, fungus and ground-in
until CHARGE Indicator illuminates d i r t f r o m su r f a ce s w i t h so f t l i n t - f r e e cl o t h
green. d a m p e n e d ( n o t s o a k e d ) w i t h i so p r o p yl
alcohol.
NOTE: I f t h e b a t t e r y f a i l s t o a cce p t a
c h a r g e a n d t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st 3. R e m o ve d u st a n d d i r t f r o m co n n e ct o r s
Set does not operate on battery w i t h so f t - b r i st l e d b r u sh .
p o w e r , t h e b a t t e r y , s e r vi ce a b l e
4. C o ve r co n n e ct o r s, n o t i n u se , w i t h
only by a qualified technician,
s u i t a b l e d u s t c o v e r t o p r e v e n t t a r n i sh i n g
requires replacement. Refer to
o f co n n e ct o r co n t a ct s.
B a t t e r y / V o l t a g e I n s t r u ct i o n s.
5. C l e a n c a b l e s w i t h s o f t l i n t - f r e e cl o t h .
6. P a i n t e x p o s e d m e t a l s u r f a c e t o a vo i d
co r r o si o n .
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18 19 20 21 22 1
DO NOT TRANSMIT INTERR REPLY CHARGE

INTO ANTENNA
TERMINAL
1/2 WATT 3
17 MAX
ANTENNA TCAS-201
MONITOR SYNC
4
16
RF I/O INTERR COMM
VIDEO
5
15
14
USE
SE F
RPLY PWR RUN E

FUS
F2
MON SCEN
TEST TEST STOP
6
13
SELF SET
TEST CONT 1.0A @ 120 VAC
0.5A @ 220 VAC
TYPE F
USE
SE F
F1
FUS
SELECT SLEW E
12 POWER
100-120VAC 60Hz
220-240VAC 50Hz
11 10 9 8
8507040
TCAS-201-2 Front Panel

Figure 2
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

(NUMERIC ORDER) (ALPHABETICAL ORDER)
1. CHARGE Indicator A C P W R C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 0 ) 8
2. SYNC Connector (J10055) A N T E N N A C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 7 ) 18
3. COMM Connector (J10053) CHARGE Indicator 1
4. PWR TEST Key C O M M C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 3 ) 3
5. RUN/STOP Key DISPLAY 16
6. FUSES FUSES 6
7. SET/CONT Key I N T E R R I n d i ca t o r 21
8. AC PWR Connector (J10050) M O N I T O R C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 6 ) 20
9. S L E W K e ys MON Key 14
10. SCEN Key POWER Key 12
11. SELECT Keys PWR TEST Key 4
12. POWER Key R E P L Y I n d i ca t o r 22
13. SELF TEST Key I N T E R R V I D E O C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 4 ) 19
14. MON Key R F I / O C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 8 ) 17
15. RPLY TEST Key RPLY TEST Key 15
16. DISPLAY RUN/STOP Key 5
17. RF I/O Connector (J10058) SCEN Key 10
18. ANTENNA Connector (J10057) S E L E C T K e ys 11
19. INTERR VIDEO Connector (J10054) SELF TEST Key 13
20. MONITOR Connector (J10056) SET/CONT Key 7
21. INTERR Indicator S L E W K e ys 9
22. R E P L Y I n d i ca t o r S Y N C C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 5 ) 2
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2.1 FRONT PANEL

Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2.
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. CHARGE Indicator 8. A C P W R C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 0 )
LED indicates the charger is active (ac P r o vi d e s t h e i n p u t f o r a n e xt e r n a l a c
a p p l i e d w i t h T e s t S e t O f f ) . R e d i n d i ca t e s p o w e r so u r ce ( 1 0 0 t o 1 2 0 V A C a t 6 0 H z
when battery is charging and green o r 2 2 0 t o 2 4 0 V A C a t 5 0 H z) f o r
indicates battery is more than 80% r e ch a r g i n g t h e b a t t e r y o r o p e r a t i n g t h e
charged. Test Set. The operating voltage range
d e p e n d s o n t h e L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch
2. SYNC Connector (J10055)
Setting, only serviceable by a qualified
BNC type connector provides t e ch n i ci a n . R e f e r t o B a t t e r y/ V o l t a g e
O sci l l o s c o p e S y n c . L o n g p u l s e g o e s I n st r u ct i o n s.
from low to high before a reply and from
9. S L E W K e ys
high to low before an interrogation.
U se d t o :
3. COMM Connector (J10053)
z A d j u st va l u e s i n S ce n a r i o T e st , R e p l y
LEMO type connector not used at this
Test and Monitor screens.
time.
z S e l e c t S i g n a l T y p e a n d a d j u st
4. PWR TEST Key
A t t e n u a t i o n i n D i a g n o s t i c s scr e e n .
Enters Power & Frequency screen onto
z S e t p a r a m e t e r s a n d se l e ct m e m o r y
the DISPLAY.
storage in Setup Menus.
5. RUN/STOP Key
Variable slew rates are available,
I n i t i a t e s o r t e r m i n a t e s S c e n a r i o T e st , depending on item being edited.
Reply Test or Monitor actions. The K e e p i n g S L E W K e y p r e sse d p r o vi d e s
R U N / S T O P K e y a l s o a ct i v a t e s t h e s t o r e g r e a t e r r a t e o f ch a n g e , i n m o st
or recall operation in the Setup #1 Menu i n s t a n c e s , t h a n p r e s s i n g a n d r e l e a si n g .
scr e e n .
10. SCEN Key
6. FUSES
E n t e r s S ce n a r i o T e st scr e e n ( f o r
Provide safe operation with ac input p r o g r a m m i n g i n t r u d e r s c e n a r i o s) o n t o t h e
power applied to the TCAS-201-2. Refer DISPLAY.
to para 1-2-1.5 for correct fuse size and
11. S E L E C T K e ys
type.
U se d t o se l e ct :
7. SET/CONT Key
z I t e m s t o e d i t i n S e t u p M e n u s,
Enters Setup Menus onto the DISPLAY.
Scenario Test screens and Reply
P r e s s i n g o n c e f r o m a n y o t h e r scr e e n
Test screens.
enters the Setup #1 Menu onto the
DISPLAY. Setup #1 Menu allows the z D i a g n o s t i c s s c r e e n f r o m S e l f T e st
user to set initial or default test screen.
parameters and control data storage.
Pressing once from the Setup #1 Menu 12. POWER Key
enters the Setup #2 Menu onto the
DISPLAY. Setup #2 Menu allows the A p p l i e s p o w e r t o t h e T e st S e t ; p u sh O n
u se r t o s e t D I S P L A Y c h a r a c t e r i st i cs a n d ( I ) o r p u sh O f f ( O ) .
Scenario Test Range and Altitude
NOTE: When operating on battery
limitations.
power, an internal automatic
t i m e - o u t r e m o ve s p o w e r f r o m
t h e T e st S e t f o l l o w i n g
1 5 m i n u t e s o f n o k e y a ct i vi t y.
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13. SELF TEST Key 19. I N T E R R V I D E O C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 4 )
Enters Self Test screen onto the B N C t yp e co n n e ct o r p r o vi d e s
DISPLAY. demodulated (linearly detected)
interrogation (only when direct
14. MON Key
connection with UUT is used) for use
Enters Monitor screens onto the with an Oscilloscope.
DISPLAY. When operating in ATCRBS,
20. M O N I T O R C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 6 )
the TCAS-201-2 displays the Whisper-
Shout Monitor screen. When operating B N C t yp e co n n e ct o r p r o vi d e s
in Mode S, the TCAS-201-2 displays the interrogation and reply pulses clipped at
Surveillance Monitor screen. Pressing 50% amplitude point to preserve pulse
the MON Key from the Surveillance shape.
Monitor screen enters the Broadcast
21. I N T E R R I n d i ca t o r
Monitor screen onto the DISPLAY.
Illuminates when the Test Set receives a
15. RPLY TEST Key
valid interrogation signal.
Enters Reply Test screen onto the
22. R E P L Y I n d i ca t o r
DISPLAY. The intruder selected in the
Setup #1 Menu determines whether the Illuminates when the Test Set generates
TCAS-201-2 displays the ATCRBS or a reply signal.
Mode S Reply Test screen.
16. DISPLAY
LCD readout displays various test
scr e e n s.
17. RF I/O Connector (J10058)

CAUTION: MAXIMUM INPUT POWER
MUST NOT EXCEED
+58 dBm (631 W).
TNC type connector provides for RF input
and output when directly connected with
the UUT (Direct Connect).
18. ANTENNA Connector (J10057)
CAUTION: DO NOT TRANSMIT
DIRECTLY INTO ANTENNA
TERMINAL. MAXIMUM
OVER-THE-AIR INPUT
POWER MUST NOT
EXCEED 0.5 W.
BNC type connector is used with the Test
Set Antenna (Flat Antenna or Flexible
Antenna). Over-the-air testing of the
UUT is accomplished through this
connector. The connector cover, when
a t t a ch e d , p r o v i d e s t h e 5 0 Ω l o a d
required when connecting the RF I/O
C o n n e c t o r t o t h e U U T ( D i r e c t C o n n e ct ) o r
running the Self Test.
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23.
24.
ITEM
2.2 FLAT ANTENNA
RUN/STOP Key.
23
Refer to 1-2-2, Figures 2 and 3.
DESCRIPTION
AN
1. TE
ANTENNA PUSH BUTTON Switch
H NN
R OL A I
2. AN OT D A NS
A T
Starts or stops testing, same as the
D TE TE NT RU U
FLAT ANTENNA Connector (J29001)
3. PO EP NN . P EN C
R A O N T
S W ES U IN A IO P
F l a t A n t e n n a t o T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t .
AN TA ER S ND T UP N F
R D
BNC type connector is used to connect
4. (1 TE TI TE AN ER IR RIG OR
. N S T E
D 8 M NN G T EN TE C HT PO
PO EP ET A AT AV NA ST TL , D W
S Y
W RE ER LO G ER S . A O ER
ER SS S W RO AG W T NO T
). L U I IT AI T ES
TE PO Y N NG CH R T
C
ST W U D . T R
E PW L
EV O AF
AV R A S T
ER SW R EL TA
D , R
AG IT 6 M T
IN CH FE O
G T ET VE
. O
Figure 3
ST
O
P
Flat Antenna
TCAS- 201-2
G
IN
GA AIN
1
SY
ST
EM
Hz
S,
103 090M
INC
.
0M Hz
S/N
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3. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
3.1 GENERAL 3.2 SELF TEST

T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 i s e q u i p p e d w i t h a S e l f T e st Refer to 1-2-3, Figure 4.
f o r q u i ck p e r f o r m a n c e e v a l u a t i o n a n d
D i a g n o s t i c s f o r s i g n a l v e r i f i c a t i o n . S e l f T e st STEP PROCEDURE
c h e c k s t h e D i g i t a l Mo d u l e ( D i g i t a l I F P C B o a r d 1. Press POWER Key.
Assembly and Front Panel Pulse PC Board
Assembly functions), Power Supply/Battery and 2. P r e ss S E L F T E S T K e y t o e n t e r S e l f T e st
RF Module (RF Assembly functions) for scr e e n . ( T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys
operational capability. Diagnostics are used to r e su l t s o f t h e l a st S e l f T e st . )
v e r i f y t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 i s t r a n s m i t t i n g co r r e ct
3. T e r m i n a t e A N T E N N A C o n n e ct o r ( J1 0 0 5 7 )
replies and accurately reading incoming power
w i t h 5 0 Ω l o a d co n n e ct o r co ve r .
levels.
4. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate Self
Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2 for location of
T e s t . ( T h e t o p l i n e d i s p l a y s t e st n a m e s
c o n t r o l s , co n n e c t o r s a n d i n d i c a t o r s .
while testing and indicates PASSED or
FAILURE at completion. The
TCAS-201-2 displays an eight-digit
h e xa d e ci m a l e r r o r co d e w i t h a n y f a i l u r e
i n d i ca t i o n s. A l so , t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
d i sp l a ys a P A S S E D o r F A I L E D i n d i ca t i o n
for each module/assembly.)
5. V e r i f y a l l m o d u l e s / a s s e m b l i e s p a sse d
t e st .
NOTE: I f S e l f T e st i n d i ca t e s a f a i l u r e ,
refer to 1-2-3, Table 2 for error
c o d e d e f i n i t i o n s . I f b a t t e r y f a i l s,
refer to para 1-2-1.6 for Battery
R e ch a r g i n g . I f a n y o t h e r f a i l u r e
o ccu r s, r e f e r m a i n t e n a n ce t o
q u a l i f i e d s e r v i c e t e c h n i ci a n s.
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** SELF TEST – PASSED **

RF MODULE: PASSED
DIGITAL MODULE: PASSED
POWER SUPPLY/BATTERY: PASSED
Press run to start
** SELF TEST – FAILURE 00000002 **

RF MODULE: FAILED
DIGITAL MODULE: PASSED
POWER SUPPLY/BATTERY: PASSED
Press run to start
S a m p l e S e l f T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 4
FAILURE RUNNING
TEST GROUP VERIFIES CODE (H) ORDER
LO Control RF Valid ON/OFF status 00000001 2
LO Detect RF LO is locked. 00000002 12
RF Detect RF TX level out/attenuation 00000004 13
Battery Power Supply/ Voltage is within correct 00000010 1
Battery voltage range.
Non-Volatile RAM Power Supply/ Battery has sufficient power for 00000020 Only on
Battery Battery RAM to retain memory. power-up
DSP Initialization Digital Handshake routine 00000040 14
UART Digital RS-232 loop back 00400000 8
RAM Digital Dual Port RAM (DPR) 01000000 3
Video RAM 02000000 4
Non-Volatile RAM 04000000 6
Display RAM 08000000 5
Attenuator #1 Digital Level at endline diodes 10000000 9
Attenuator #2 Digital Level at midline diodes 20000000 9
LO Compensation Digital DCXO control voltage 40000000 11
LED Digital Interrogation and reply drivers 80000000 7
NOTE: Multiple failures are indicated by the sum of the error codes.
NOTE: If the DPR Test fails, the Self Test does not run the subsequent RAM tests.
Self Test Error Code Definitions
Table 2
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** DIAGNOSTICS **
SIGNAL TYPE: MODE C REPLY

ATTENUATION: 10.0 dB
Press RUN to start
S a m p l e D i a g n o st i cs S cr e e n
Figure 5
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE STEP PROCEDURE

DIAGNOSTICS WITH ANTENNA
O SIGNAL TYPE:
CONNECTED TO TCAS-201-2
TEST SET. TRANSMISSION S e t r e p l y o r t e st si g n a l t r a n sm i t t e d b y
SIGNALS USED IN T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 . ( T h e sa m e r e p l y si g n a l
DIAGNOSTICS MAY INTERFERE i s u s e d i n t h e R e p l y a n d S ce n a r i o
WITH OTHER AREA T e st s. ) R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 3 , T a b l e 3 f o r
TRANSPONDER OPERATION choice of signals.
AND/OR VIOLATE FCC RULES
NOTE: Reply type signals are
AND REGULATIONS, PART 87,
t r a n sm i t t e d w i t h a f i xe d P R F
GOVERNING SIGNAL
o f 1 0 0 . T h e T e st S e t d o e s
TRANSMISSIONS FOR LAND
not need to be interrogated
TEST STATIONS.
t o s e n d o u t r e p l i e s.
STEP PROCEDURE Information loaded into
r e s p e ct i v e R e p l y T e s t
1. P r e s s S E L F T E S T K e y t o e n t e r S e l f T e st screens determine the data
scr e e n . sent in replies.
2. P r e s s e i t h e r o f t h e S E L E C T K e ys t o e n t e r O ATTENUATION:
Diagnostics screen.
S e t a t t e n u a t i o n o f i n c o m i n g si g n a l
CAUTION: MAXIMUM INPUT TO THE RF I/O and TCAS-201-2 output, from 0.0 to
CONNECTOR CANNOT EXCEED 5 0 . 0 d B . ( A si n g l e S L E W K e y
+59 dBm (800 W). depression changes value by 0.5 dB.
3. Connect an interrogator to RF I/O C o n st a n t S L E W K e y d e p r e ssi o n
Connector, for testing TCAS-201-2 c h a n g e s v a l u e i n 1 . 0 d B s t e p s. )
interrogation decoder. 5. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test.
NOTE: Reply generation may be tested NOTE: I f S I G N A L T Y P E : i s se t t o D S P
by running Diagnostics Test with MEASURE =, a number appears
or without connecting anything a f t e r t h e = si g n co r r e sp o n d i n g t o
t o t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t . the incoming CW signal
4. Use SLEW Keys to change values or amplitude as calculated by the
si g n a l t y p e . U s e S E L E C T K e ys t o DSP.
change items. (Cursor line indicates 6. Press RUN/STOP Key to terminate test.
item selected.)
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SIGNAL TYPE DEFINITION USED IN

MODE C REPLY ATCRBS Reply Scenario and Reply
Testing
DF0 ACQUISITION Mode S Reply Replies to UF0 or UF16,
when AQ=1 and RL=0
DF0 TRACKING Mode S Reply Replies to UF0 or UF16,
when AQ=0 and RL=0
DF11 SQUITTER Mode S Squitter Transmitting Squitters
DF16 ACQUISITION Mode S Reply Replies to UF0 or UF16,
when AQ=1 and RL=1
DF16 TRACKING Mode S Reply Replies to UF0 or UF16,
when AQ=0 and RL=1
CW Continuous Wave TCAS-201-2 Calibration
NULL No Signal TCAS-201-2 Calibration
DSP_MEASURE (not an output signal) Average calculation TCAS-201-2 Calibration
of input CW signal level
Diagnostics Signal Definitions
Table 3
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4. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES
4.1 GENERAL
T h i s se ct i o n c o n t a i n s o p e r a t i n g i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r Hierarchy of Operation:
the TCAS-201-2 Ramp Test Set. The general
p r o ce d u r e s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e o p e r a t i n g O I n i t i a t i n g T e st S e t o p e r a t i o n f r o m S ce n a r i o
instructions identify the Controls, Connectors, T e st scr e e n o r S t a r t - u p scr e e n a l so
Indicators and Display Screens used in TCAS- e n a b l e s R e p l y T e s t a n d M o n i t o r f u n ct i o n s
201-2 operation. Also included is a general ( d yn a m i c o p e r a t i o n ) .
outline of what tests can be performed with the O Initiating Test Set operation from Reply
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e s t S e t a n d a r e c o m m e n d e d t e st Test screen also enables the Monitor
p r o c e d u r e . F o r s p e c i f i c U n i t U n d e r T e st ( U U T ) f u n ct i o n ( st a t i c o p e r a t i o n ) .
Procedures, refer to the appropriate UUT
Manual. O Initiating Test Set operation from any
Monitor screen enables only the Monitor
R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 2 , F i g u r e s 2 a n d 3 f o r l o ca t i o n o f f u n ct i o n ( R e p l i e s a r e n o t g e n e r a t e d ) .
c o n t r o l s , co n n e c t o r s a n d i n d i c a t o r s .
NOTE: Any screen may be entered or
The TCAS-201-2 Ramp Test Set tests the e xi t e d a s d e si r e d . E d i t s m a y b e
operation and installation of the TCAS entered while the TCAS-201-2 is
i n t e r r o g a t o r i n a r a m p e n v i r o n m e n t . T h e T e st p e r f o r m i n g a t e st o p e r a t i o n .
S e t i n c o r p o r a t e s f o u r b a s i c f u n c t i o n s:
O Scenario Test (SCEN Key) provides 4.2 START-UP

si m u l a t e d e n c o u n t e r s w i t h i n t r u d i n g M o d e S Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 6.
or Mode C aircraft.
O Reply Test (RPLY TEST Key) allows the 4.2.1 General

user to generate Mode S or Mode C replies P r e ssi n g t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t P O W E R K e y
to TCAS interrogations. The TCAS-201-2 ca u se s t h e S t a r t - U p scr e e n t o a p p e a r o n t h e
b e co m e s a p r o g r a m m a b l e R e p l y G e n e r a t o r . D I S P L A Y . I n f o r m a t i o n co n t a i n e d i n t h i s scr e e n
O M o n i t o r ( M O N K e y ) p r o v i d e s a co n ve n i e n t i n d i ca t e s so f t w a r e ve r si o n s o f t h e
way to look at Mode S interrogation M i cr o p r o ce ssi n g U n i t ( M P U ) a n d D i g i t a l S i g n a l
i n f o r m a t i o n , T C A S B r o a d c a s t M e ssa g e s P r o ce sso r ( D S P ) u se d . T h e S t a r t - U p scr e e n
a n d A T C R B S W h i sp e r - S h o u t se q u e n ce s. a l so p r o vi d e s e a sy a cce ss t o t h e S ce n a r i o T e st
f u n ct i o n ( p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 2 . 2 ) . A f t e r a p p r o xi m a t e l y
O P o w e r & F r e q u e n c y ( P W R T E S T K e y) ten sec without any Keypad operation, the
accurately measures Peak Pulse Power or T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 r e p l a ce s t h e S t a r t - U p s cr e e n o n
Effective Radiated Power (ERP) and t h e D I S P L A Y w i t h t h e l a st scr e e n u se d b e f o r e
Frequency of the interrogator. p o w e r w a s r e m o ve d .
** TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET **

MPU VERS # 4.00, DSP VERS # 1.00
RECALL/RUN SCENARIO #0
SLEW scenario - RUN to recall/execute
S t a r t - U p S cr e e n
Figure 6
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4.3 SETUP
4.2.2 Scenario Test Operation From Start- 4.3.1 Setup #1 Menu

Up Screen
STEP PROCEDURE Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 7.
1. Use SLEW Keys to select scenario from The UUT distance and antenna information
0 to 9. (The default is the last scenario established in Setup #1 Menu screen
stored or recalled.) determines the attenuation critical to power
2. Press RUN/STOP Key to recall selected m e a su r e m e n t s i n t h e P o w e r & F r e q u e n cy
sce n a r i o f r o m s t o r a g e . ( T h e D I S P L A Y f u n ct i o n ( 5 0 0 f t [ 1 5 2 . 4 m ] = 0 d B a t t e n u a t i o n ) .
shows the Scenario Test screen.) The storage and recall of scenarios are also
accomplished from Setup #1 Menu screen.
3. Position Test Set according to stored
information in Setup #1 Menu screen.
P r e ss S E T / C O N T K e y t o v i e w S e t u p # 1
Menu screen.
4. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate Scenario
T e st .
** SETUP #1 **
INTRUDER TYPE: ATCRBS
UUT DIST: HORIZ=30 ft VERT=6 ft
ALT REPORTING:ON
STORE:0 RECALL:0
GAIN_1030= 9.3 dB LOSS=1.0 dB
** SETUP #1 - MONITOR/REPLY RUNNING **

INTRUDER TYPE: MODE-S SQUITTERS: ON
ALT REPORTING: ON
STORE:0 RECALL:0
** SETUP #1 - SCENARIO RUNNING **

INTRUDER TYPE: MODE-S SQUITTERS: OFF
ALT REPORTING: ON
STORE:0 RECALL:0
S a m p l e S e t u p # 1 M e n u S cr e e n s
Figure 7
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NOTE: Setup information should be entered

before conducting test operations.
STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE
1. Position TCAS-201-2 Test Set Antenna O D u e t o h i g h d e n s i t y p o w e r r e d u ct i o n
within effective coverage area shown in i n so m e T C A S i n t e r r o g a t o r s, M o d e S
1-2-4, Figure 8; depending on mode of effective coverage distance may be
o p e r a t i o n ( A T C R B S o r M o d e S ) . P o si t i o n dependent upon the TCAS-201-2
T e st S e t a s f o l l o w s : si m u l a t e d r a n g e . F o r t h o se u n i t s,
p l a ce T e st S e t a cco r d i n g t o 1 - 2 - 4 ,
O P l a c e T e s t S e t i n a l i n e - o f - si g h t p a t h
F i g u r e 9 . F o r si m u l a t e d r a n g e s
from UUT Antenna to Test Set
within 1 nmi, position Test Set
Antenna.
Antenna within 50 ft (15.24 m) of
O For best power measurements, place UUT Antenna.
Test Set so large objects are not
O To average out the ramp multipath
b e t w e e n T e s t S e t a n d U U T a i r cr a f t .
co m p o n e n t i n t h e P o w e r & F r e q u e n cy
function, place the Test Set at a
horizontal distance <12 times the
vertical distance (distances between
t h e T e st S e t A n t e n n a a n d U U T
A n t e n n a ) . ( I f n o t , t h e T e st S e t
d i sp l a ys * * B A D H O R I Z / V E R T * * i n
the fourth line of the Setup #1 Menu
scr e e n . )
500 FEET
(152 METERS)
250 FEET
(76 METERS)
130 FEET
(40 METERS)
ATCRBS
COVERAGE
MODE S
COVERAGE
8518013
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 E f f e ct i ve T e st C o ve r a g e
Figure 8
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600 (183)
550 (168)
500 (152)
MAXIMUM GROUND DISTANCE,
450 (137)
TEST SET TO UUT
400 (122)
350 (107)
IN ft (m)
300 (91)
250 (76)
MODE S
200 (61)
COVERAGE
150 (46)
100 (31)
50 (15)
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
SIMULATED RANGE IN nmi
8505001
Mode S Coverage Within 12 nmi Simulated Range

Figure 9

O Multipath cancellation can reduce O W h e n t e st i n g A T C R B S o p e r a t i o n
e f f e ct i ve T e s t S e t r a n g e a t l o w a n g l e s through bottom UUT Antenna,
and low UUT Antenna height from the position Test Set Antenna ≤94 ft
ramp. For best results, the UUT (28.65 m) from UUT Antenna. For
Antenna height from the ramp should exclusive bottom antenna testing,
be >18 in (46 cm). Position Test Set p o s i t i o n T e s t S e t A n t e n n a s o d i s t a n ce
Antenna to set reflection angle (UUT t o t o p U U T A n t e n n a ( s) i s
Antenna to Test Set Antenna to ramp) approximately five times greater than
>10°. distance to bottom UUT Antenna.
U se a i r cr a f t b o d y t o sh i e l d t o p U U T
O I f t e st i n g i s c o n d u c t e d i n s i d e a
A n t e n n a ( s) f r o m T e st S e t A n t e n n a .
building, position the Test Set
Approximately 5 ft (1.52 m) is the
Antenna as close as possible to the
suggested distance for testing the
a p p l i ca b l e U U T A n t e n n a ( s ) .
bottom UUT Antenna.
O Position Test Set Antenna ≤20 ft
F o r d i r e ct co n n e ct i o n , co n n e ct U U T t o
(6.1 m) if covering UUT Antenna T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 R F I / O C o n n e ct o r a n d a d j u st
being tested with Antenna Shield Setup #1 Menu screen (HORIZ= field to 0
(complying with FAA requirements and LOSS: field according to cable
when UUT simulates altitude). u se d ) . ( T e st S e t d i sp l a ys * * D I R E C T
CONNECT ** in the fourth line. The
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 si m u l a t e s 5 3 f t [ 1 6 . 1 5 m ] o f
distance and provides 19.5 dB
attenuation through a direct connection.)
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2. With power On, press SET/CONT Key to UUT DIST: VERT=
enter Setup #1 Menu screen. (TCAS-
E n t e r ve r t i ca l d i st a n ce , i n f e e t ( 0 t o
201-2 displays information from last
1 0 0 f t ) , f r o m t h e T e st S e t A n t e n n a t o
Setup #1 Menu.)
U U T A n t e n n a . ( A si n g l e S L E W K e y
T h e t o p l i n e o f t h e D I S P L A Y i n d i ca t e s depression changes distance by 1 ft and
when other functions are currently co n t i n u o u s d e p r e ssi o n ch a n g e s d i st a n ce
operating. When the Monitor or Reply i n 5 f t i n cr e m e n t s. )
Test function is operating, the Test Set
NOTE: T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 u se s b o t h U U T
displays ** SETUP - MONITOR/REPLY
distances to compute line of
R U N N I N G * * . W h e n S c e n a r i o T e st
si g h t d i st a n ce . T h e T e st S e t
function is operating, the Test Set
d e t e r m i n e s o u t p u t p o w e r l e ve l
displays ** SETUP - SCENARIO
u s i n g t h e l i n e o f s i t e d i st a n ce
RUNNING **.
calculation. The resulting
3. Use SELECT Keys to select items and o u t p u t p o w e r l e v e l i s su f f i ci e n t
S L E W K e y s t o c h a n g e v a l u e s . ( C u r so r t o o v e r c o m e r e d u c e d e f f e ct i ve
line underneath indicates item selected.) power caused by multipath and
p a t h l o ss. H i g h e r o r l o w e r
INTRUDER TYPE:
power levels may be obtained by
Enter mode, MODE-S or ATCRBS, of increasing or decreasing the
si m u l a t e d i n t r u d e r a i r c r a f t ( T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 ) . value entered in the UUT DIST:
(INTRUDER TYPE: field sets mode of HORIZ= field.
o p e r a t i o n f o r t h e S c e n a r i o , R e p l y T e st
ALT REPORTING:
and Monitor functions.)
S e t t o O N f o r r e p o r t i n g si m u l a t e d a i r cr a f t
SQUITTERS:
altitude information in ATCRBS (Mode C)
I f I N T R U D E R T Y P E i s s e t t o M O D E S , se t or Mode S replies. Set to OFF for
SQUITTERS to ON to transmit DF11 sending replies without altitude
squitters once every sec (normal information, simulating transponders
o p e r a t i o n ) o r O F F t o d e a c t i v a t e sq u i t t e r s. without altitude encoders.
UUT DIST: HORIZ= STORE:
E n t e r h o r i z o n t a l g r o u n d d i s t a n ce , i n f e e t , U se i n d a t a st o r a g e . R e f e r t o p a r a
from TCAS-201-2 Antenna to UUT 1 - 2 - 4 . 3 . 3 f o r st o r i n g d a t a f r o m e ve r y
Antenna. Set to 0 for a direct f u n c t i o n s c r e e n i n o n e o f t h e t e n st o r a g e
connection. Set from 1 to 500 ft for locations (0 to 9).
Mode S. Set from 1 to 250 ft for
RECALL:
A T C R B S . ( S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e ssi o n s
ch a n g e d i s t a n c e b y 1 f t . C o n t i n u o u s U se i n r e ca l l i n g d a t a . R e f e r t o p a r a
depression changes distance in 10 ft 1-2-4.3.3.
increments.)
GAIN_1030=
Enter gain, from 0 to 20.9 dBi, of
a n t e n n a u se d w i t h t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st
S e t a t t h e 1 0 3 0 M H z r e c e i v e f r e q u e n cy.
F o r t h e F l a t A n t e n n a u se t h e g a i n n o t e d
o n t h e F l a t A n t e n n a . ( A si n g l e S L E W
Key depression changes gain by 0.1 dBi
and continuous depression changes gain
in 1.0 dBi increments.)
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4.3.2 Setup #2 Menu

STEP PROCEDURE Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 10.
LOSS= Setup #2 Menu allows the operator to control
vi su a l p e r f o r m a n ce o f t h e D I S P L A Y a n d
Enter Coaxial Cable Loss, in dB, of
d y n a m i c o p e r a t i o n l i m i t s . V i s u a l p e r f o r m a n ce
Antenna Cable used with the TCAS-201-2
co n t r o l i n cl u d e s a d j u st m e n t o f D I S P L A Y
T e s t S e t o r d i r e c t c o n n e c t c a b l e . L o ss i s
ch a r a ct e r i st i cs f o r d i r e ct su n l i g h t , o ve r ca st
noted on Antenna Cable included with
ski e s o r a s d e si r e d b y t h e o p e r a t o r . S e t u p # 2
t h e T e st S e t . A s i n g l e S L E W K e y
Menu sets the dynamic operation limits for
d e p r e ssi o n c h a n g e s l o s s b y 0 . 1 d B a n d
range and altitude. Setting maximum and
continuous depression changes loss in
minimum range and altitude limits provides for
0 . 5 d B i n cr e m e n t s . M a x i m u m l o s s i s
repeatable scenarios that only run through the
9.9 dB.
l i m i t s r e q u i r e d f o r t h a t p a r t i cu l a r t e st .
4. If desired, perform procedure in para
STEP PROCEDURE
1-2-4.3.2 to edit Setup #2 Menu screen
or press any key to exit Setup #1 Menu 1. From Setup #1 Menu screen, press
scr e e n . SET/CONT Key to enter Setup #2 Menu
scr e e n . ( T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys
i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m l a st S e t u p # 2 M e n u . I f
power was deactivated since the last
Setup #2 Menu operation, the TCAS-201-
2 defaults the CONTRAST: and
BACKLIGHT: fields to 0.)
2. E n t e r i n f o r m a t i o n u si n g S E L E C T K e ys t o
se l e ct i t e m s a n d S L E W K e ys t o ch a n g e
va l u e s. ( C u r so r l i n e u n d e r n e a t h
i n d i ca t e s i t e m se l e ct e d . )
CONTRAST:
A d j u st D I S P L A Y co n t r a st b y se t t i n g a n
o f f se t f r o m - 5 0 ( d a r ke st co n t r a st ) t o + 5 0
( l i g h t e st co n t r a st ) . ( A si n g l e S L E W K e y
depression changes contrast offset by
one and continuous depression changes
co n t r a st o f f se t i n i n cr e m e n t s o f f i ve . )
** SETUP #2 **
CONTRAST:+0 BACKLIGHT: +0
RANGE MAX: +30 nm MIN: 0 nm
ALT MAX: +126,700 ft MIN: 0 ft
MODE: TCAS-II
S a m p l e S e t u p # 2 M e n u S cr e e n
Figure 10
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BACKLIGHT: ALT MAX:
A d j u s t D I S P L A Y b a c k l i g h t b y se t t i n g a n Set the maximum altitude limit from
offset from -50 (darkest backlight) to +50 - 1 0 0 0 t o 1 2 6 , 7 0 0 f t f o r S ce n a r i o T e st
(brightest backlight). (A single SLEW o p e r a t i o n . ( W h e n t h e s c e n a r i o r e a ch e s
Key depression changes backlight offset maximum altitude [climbing intruder], the
b y o n e a n d c o n t i n u o u s d e p r e s si o n T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t b e co m e s a
ch a n g e s b a c k l i g h t o f f s e t i n i n c r e m e n t s o f descending intruder starting at the
f i ve . ) m a xi m u m a l t i t u d e . S i n g l e S L E W K e y
depressions change altitude by 100 ft
NOTE: Offsetting backlight in the
and continuous depression changes
p o si t i ve d i r e ct i o n i n cr e a s e s
altitude in 1000 ft increments.)
current usage up to 10% and is
not recommended when ALT MIN:
operating on battery power.
Set the minimum altitude limit from
Setting BACKLIGHT: field to ≤0
- 1 0 0 0 t o 1 2 6 , 7 0 0 f t f o r S ce n a r i o T e st
reduces current drain.
o p e r a t i o n . ( W h e n t h e s c e n a r i o r e a ch e s
RANGE MAX: minimum altitude [descending intruder],
t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t b e co m e s a
Set the maximum range limit from 0 to climbing intruder starting at the minimum
3 0 n m ( n a u t i c a l m i l e s ) f o r S c e n a r i o T e st a l t i t u d e . S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e ssi o n s
operation. (When the scenario reaches c h a n g e a l t i t u d e b y 1 0 0 f t a n d co n t i n u o u s
maximum range [outgoing intruder], the depression changes altitude in 1000 ft
TCAS-201-2 Test Set becomes an i n cr e m e n t s. )
incoming intruder starting at the
m a xi m u m r a n g e a n d r e t u r n i n g t o t h e U U T NOTE: I n t h e S ce n a r i o T e st f u n ct i o n
along the same flight path. Single SLEW (para 1-2-4.4), when range
Key depressions change range by 1 nmi r e a ch e s m i n i m u m o r m a x i m u m
and continuous depression changes limits, altitude direction
range in 5 nmi increments.) a u t o m a t i c a l l y r e v e r s e s. T h e
si m u l a t e d a l t i t u d e o f t h e T C A S -
RANGE MIN: 2 0 1 - 2 i s t h e s a m e e a ch t i m e t h e
Set the minimum range limit from 0 to m i n i m u m r a n g e i s r e a ch e d . T h e
30 nm for Scenario Test operation. U U T s i m u l a t e d a l t i t u d e ca n b e
(When the scenario reaches minimum a d j u s t e d a c c o r d i n g l y f o r t e st i n g
range [incoming intruder], the TCAS-201- p u r p o s e s . T h e p r o c e ss
2 Test Set becomes an outgoing intruder m a i n t a i n s t h e sa m e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
st a r t i n g a t t h e m i n i m u m r a n g e a n d simulated flight path throughout
departing along the same flight path. the running of one scenario
S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e s s i o n s ch a n g e (unless edits are made while
range by 1 nmi and continuous running).
depression changes range in 5 nmi MODE:
increments.)
Set to TCAS-II to detect and reply
NOTE: T h e S e t u p # 2 M e n u sc r e e n accordingly to All-Call interrogations or
prohibits an operator from T C A S - I / S K Y t o r e p l y w i t h cu r r e n t l y
entering maximum settings si m u l a t e d m o d e ( A T C R B S o r M o d e S ) t o
(range or altitude) below any All-Call interrogations.
minimum settings or minimum
settings above maximum 3. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t S e t u p # 2 M e n u
settings. screen.
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D a t a st o r a g e i s u s e d t o s a v e d a t a f r o m a l l STEP PROCEDURE
scr e e n s. S e t u p M e n u , R e p l y T e s t a n d
4. U se S L E W K e ys t o se l e ct st o r a g e
S ce n a r i o T e st d a t a c a n b e s t o r e d t o p r o v i d e u p
location number from 0 to 9.
to ten different preset test operations.
A p p l i c a t i o n s v a r y w i t h o p e r a t o r p r e f e r e n c e s, 5. P r e ss R U N / S T O P K e y t o i n i t i a t e st o r a g e
TCAS systems, aircraft and the ramp or recall action. (A period displayed to
e n vi r o n m e n t s. T h e n u m b e r o f a p p l i c a t i o n s i s t h e r i g h t o f t h e st o r a g e n u m b e r i n d i ca t e s
e xt e n si ve . G u i d e l i n e s s e t f o r t h i n a p p l i c a b l e the desired action has occurred.)
RTCA documents (DO-185), FAA Advisory
C i r cu l a r s ( # 2 0 - 1 3 1 ) a n d e a c h p a r t i c u l a r U U T 4.3.4 RAM Reset
m a n u a l a r e r e co m m e n d e d . S o m e s u g g e s t e d
i t e m s t o b e co n si d e r e d w h e n s e t t i n g a n d R A M R e se t cl e a r s a l l st o r e d m e m o r y a n d
st o r i n g d a t a a r e : resets all parameters with default values.
O ATCRBS or Mode S intruders (Setup #1 To accomplish a RAM Reset, simultaneously

Menu) p r e ss b o t h S E L E C T K e ys a n d t h e P O W E R K e y.
O Multiple UUT Antenna distances (Setup #1 NOTE: All previously stored information is
Menu) lost when RAM Reset is accomplished.
O V a r i a b l e D i sp l a y c o n d i t i o n s ( S e t u p # 2
Menu)
O D yn a m i c i n t r u d e r s w i t h v a r i a b l e c l o s i n g
r a t e s ( S ce n a r i o T e s t )
O Encounters with intruders descending or

c l i m b i n g a t v a r i a b l e r a t e s ( S c e n a r i o T e st )
O Static intruders for bearing checks (Reply

Test)
O Multiple Mode S addresses and variable

d i scr e t e sw i t c h s e t t i n g s d u r i n g R e p l y
Generation (Reply Test [Mode S])
D a t a r e ce i ve d f r o m t h e U U T c a n a l s o b e s a ve d .
Information currently in the Monitor and Power
& Frequency screens are stored each time the
st o r a g e p r o ce d u r e i s a c c o m p l i s h e d . I n
addition to manually storing received data, the
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 a u t o m a t i c a l l y s t o r e s t h e l a t e s t t e st
information until a new test (any function) is
run.
T h e sa m e d e f a u l t i n f o r m a t i o n i s i n i t i a l l y s t o r e d
i n e a ch o f t h e t e n s t o r a g e l o c a t i o n s .
STEP PROCEDURE
1. Enter desired data into Setup, Scenario
T e st a n d R e p l y T e s t s c r e e n s .
2. P r e ss S E T / C O N T K e y t o e n t e r S e t u p # 1
Menu screen.
3. U s e S E L E C T K e ys t o se l e ct S T O R E : f i e l d
for storage or RECALL: field for recall.
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4.4 SCENARIO TEST

Refer to 1-2-4, Figure 11. STEP PROCEDURE
S ce n a r i o T e s t p r o v i d e s s i m u l a t e d p l a n n e d 1. C o n n e ct U U T t o R F I / O C o n n e ct o r f o r
e n c o u n t e r s w i t h M o d e C o r M o d e S i n t r u d e r s. d i r e c t c o n n e c t i o n o r F l a t A n t e n n a ( f a ci n g
S c e n a r i o T e s t i s u s e d t o v e r i f y a u r a l a n d vi su a l towards UUT Antenna) to Antenna
TCAS operation (Traffic and Resolution C o n n e ct o r .
A d vi so r i e s ) . D y n a m i c o p e r a t i o n a l l o w s
2. P e r f o r m S e t u p P r o ce d u r e a cco r d i n g t o
simulation of a complete and changeable flight
para 1-2-4.3.
into and out of the TCAS range of operation.
Altering the range rate or altitude rate with the 3. I f d i r e ct co n n e ct i o n i s n o t u se d , p e r f o r m
sce n a r i o r u n n i n g s i m u l a t e s t w o - s t a g e one of the following:
sce n a r i o s o r s e c o n d o r d e r d y n a m i c e n c o u n t e r s .
Intruding flight patterns, programmed from the O E i t h e r sh i e l d w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d
S ce n a r i o T e s t s c r e e n , c a n b e s a v e d i n d a t a ( r e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C ) o r d i sco n n e ct
st o r a g e . I n i t i a l l y , t h e s a m e g e n e r a l d e f a u l t and terminate UUT Antenna not being
sce n a r i o i s l o a d e d i n t o e a c h o f t h e t e n s t o r a g e t e st e d . D e a ct i va t e o t h e r a r e a
l o ca t i o n s. transponders or position
transponders at least three times the
S e t u p # 1 M e n u h o r i z o n t a l d i st a n ce
from Flat Antenna.
** SCENARIO TEST - RUNNING **

INTRUDER TYPE: ATCRBS TIME:1:25;0:04
RANGE: 12.80 nm RATE:+540 kt
ALT: 8000 ft RATE:+1500 fpm
STATUS: NON-THREAT
W-S SEQUENCE INTERVAL: 1.00 sec

INTRUDER TYPE: ATCRBS TIME:0:41;0:06
ALT: 10,000 ft RATE:+0 fpm
STATUS: PROXIMITY

INTRUDER TYPE: MODE-S TIME:0:39;0:46
STATUS: TRAFFIC
SURVEILLANCE INTERVAL: 1.00 sec

STATUS: RESOLUTION
S a m p l e S ce n a r i o T e st S cr e e n s
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O If UUT simulates altitude, shield UUT ALT:
Antenna being tested with Antenna
Enter simulated altitude, in feet above
Shield. Refer to Appendix C. Either
se a l e ve l , o f t h e i n t r u d i n g a i r cr a f t ( T C A S -
shield with another Antenna Shield or
2 0 1 - 2 ) . ( I n A T C R B S m o d e , si n g l e S L E W
d i sco n n e c t a n d t e r m i n a t e U U T
Key depressions change altitude by
Antenna(s) not being tested.
1 0 0 f t . I n M o d e S , si n g l e S L E W K e y
Deactivate other area transponders
depressions change altitude by 25 ft up
or position transponders >50 ft
to 50,200 ft and by 100 ft for altitudes
(15.24 m) from the Flat Antenna.
≥50,200 ft. For all modes, continuous
Position Flat Antenna ≤20 ft (6.1 m)
depression changes altitude in 1000 ft
from UUT Antenna being tested.
i n cr e m e n t s. )
4. P r e s s S C E N K e y t o e n t e r S ce n a r i o T e st
ALT: RATE:
scr e e n .
Enter simulated altitude change rate,
5. Use SELECT Keys to select items and
from 0 to r10,000 fpm, of intruding
S L E W K e ys t o c h a n g e v a l u e s . ( C u r s o r
a i r cr a f t . ( T h e si g n i n f r o n t o f t h e va l u e
line underneath indicates item selected.)
indicates climbing [+] or descending [-].
RANGE: S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e ssi o n s ch a n g e
rate by 100 fpm and continuous
E n t e r si m u l a t e d d i s t a n c e , i n n a u t i c a l
depression changes rate in 500 fpm
miles, between intruding aircraft (TCAS-
i n cr e m e n t s. )
201-2) and UUT aircraft. (Single SLEW
K e y d e p r e ss i o n s c h a n g e r a n g e b y 5. P r e ss R U N / S T O P K e y t o i n i t i a t e S ce n a r i o
0.1 nmi and continuous depression Test. (The top line indicates the
ch a n g e s r a n g e i n 1 . 0 n m i i n c r e m e n t s . ) S ce n a r i o t e st i s r u n n i n g . T e st r u n s
continuously, repeating same flight
NOTE: Hardware limitations provide a
pattern as dictated by the values input in
minimum range delay of 0.3 nmi.
the Scenario Test screen and limitations
RANGE: field values set
set in the Setup #2 Menu screen. The
<0.3 nmi = 0.3 nmi.
T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 u se s t h e sa m e f l i g h t p a t h
RANGE: RATE: going towards and moving away from the
UUT.)
Enter simulated velocity, from 0 to
50 kt, of intruding aircraft. (The sign in 6. Monitor the following constantly changing
front of the value indicates flight towards fields as desired:
the UUT [+] [closing] or away from the
TIME:
UUT [-] [departing] and is changed
independently from the velocity value. The Scenario Test screen displays two
Single SLEW Key depressions change d i f f e r e n t t i m e s, b o t h i n m i n u t e s a n d se c.
ve l o ci t y b y 1 0 k n o t s a n d c o n t i n u o u s T h e f i r st t i m e i n d i ca t e s t i m e u n t i l o r a f t e r
d e p r e ssi o n c h a n g e s v e l o c i t y i n 5 0 k n o t simulated encounter (when the UUT and
increments.) TCAS-201-2 simulates occupying the
sa m e a i r sp a ce ) . T h e st a r t i n g f i r st t i m e i s
NOTE: RANGE: and RANGE: RATE:
dependent on the values inserted in the
fields determine the first value
R A N G E : a n d R A N G E : R A T E : f i e l d s. T h e
in the TIME: field (time until or
first time decreases when closing in on
after simulated encounter).
the UUT and increases when departing
from the UUT.
The second time displayed is the total
r u n n i n g t i m e o f t h e cu r r e n t o r l a t e st
S ce n a r i o T e st o p e r a t i o n . F o r b o t h t i m e s,
the minimum time displayed is 0:00 and
the maximum time displayed is 9:59.
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RANGE: ALT:
Range moves through the limits Altitude moves through the limits
e st a b l i sh e d i n t h e S e t u p # 2 M e n u scr e e n e s t a b l i s h e d i n t h e S e t u p # 2 M e n u scr e e n
a t t h e r a t e s e t i n t h e S c e n a r i o T e st a t t h e r a t e se t i n t h e S ce n a r i o T e st
screen. The Scenario Test maintains the scr e e n . S i m i l a r t o r a n g e , a l t i t u d e
same flight pattern for the incoming and changes are symmetrical, maintaining the
outgoing intruder throughout the running same levels with the outgoing pattern as
of a single scenario (refer to 1-2-4, w i t h t h e i n co m i n g p a t t e r n ( r e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 ,
Figure 12) and repeats continuously until Figure 13).
the test operation is terminated (Step 7).
NOTE: T h e A L T : f i e l d m a y n o t r e a ch
limits established in Setup #2
Menu screen if the RANGE: field
r e a ch e s se t l i m i t s f i r st . T o
maintain set flight pattern, the
a l t i t u d e d i r e ct i o n r e ve r se s
automatically when the RANGE:
field reaches minimum or
maximum limits.
MAX
RANGE
START
MIN
8518019
S a m p l e I n t r u d e r F l i g h t P a t t e r n ( R a n g e F a ct o r )
Figure 12
MAX
ALT
MIN
MIN RANGE MAX RANGE

REACHED REACHED
TIME 8518020
S a m p l e I n t r u d e r F l i g h t P a t t e r n ( A l t i t u d e F a ct o r )
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STATUS: 8. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t S ce n a r i o T e st
screen.
Verify TCAS UUT visual operation with
the simulated TCAS-201-2 status (in
r e l a t i o n sh i p t o U U T ) s h o w n i n t h e
STATUS: field.
NOTE: There are usually two to three
se c o f d e l a y ( t a r g e t a c q u i s i t i o n
time) between the start of
TCAS-201-2 operation and when
the UUT acquires the Test Set
as a target. When only one UUT
Antenna is being tested, the
target acquisition time
increases. Refer to Appendix E
for the target acquisition time
probabilities.
The TCAS-201-2 displays four different
st a t u s i n d i ca t i o n s :
O NON-THREAT
Range is >4 nmi and time until
e n co u n t e r i s > 4 0 s e c .
O PROXIMITY
Range is ≤4 nmi and time until
e n co u n t e r i s > 4 0 s e c .
O TRAFFIC
T i m e u n t i l e n c o u n t e r i s ≤ 4 0 se c a n d
> 2 5 s e c.
O RESOLUTION
Time until encounter is ≤25 sec.
INTERVAL:
Verify bottom line displays W-S
SEQUENCE INTERVAL (ATCRBS
intruders) or SURVEILLANCE INTERVAL
(Mode S intruders).
Verify time interval (start of one
sequence or interrogation to the start of
another sequence or interrogation).
If TCAS-201-2 displays: NO WHISPER-
SHOUT SEQUENCE or NO
SURVEILLANCE, no sequence or
interrogation was received within the
1.27 sec window for interval time.
7. Press RUN/STOP Key to terminate test
operation.
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4.5 REPLY TEST

1. C o n n e ct U U T t o T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 R F I / O
4.5.1 ATCRBS Operation C o n n e ct o r o r T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 F l a t A n t e n n a
In ATCRBS Reply Test, the TCAS-201-2 ( f a ci n g t o w a r d s U U T A n t e n n a ) t o A n t e n n a
b e co m e s a M o d e C R e p l y G e n e r a t o r o r C o n n e ct o r .
T r a n s p o n d e r . I f A T C R B S R e p l y T e st o p e r a t i o n 2. P e r f o r m t h e S e t u p P r o ce d u r e a cco r d i n g
i s i n i t i a t e d f r o m t h e A T C R B S R e p l y T e st to para 1-2-4.3. Set INTRUDER TYPE:
s c r e e n , t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 s i m u l a t e s a st a t i o n a r y to ATCRBS.
Mode C Transponder (static operation). If
ATCRBS Reply Test operation is initiated from 3. I f d i r e ct co n n e ct i o n i s n o t u se d , p e r f o r m
the Scenario Test screen, the TCAS-201-2 one of the following:
simulates a moving or intruding aircraft,
O E i t h e r sh i e l d w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d
equipped with a Mode C Transponder (dynamic
( r e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C ) o r d i sco n n e ct
o p e r a t i o n ) . T h e A T C R B S R e p l y T e st ca n b e
and terminate UUT Antenna not being
u se d t o e v a l u a t e t h e a b i l i t y o f t h e U U T t o
t e st e d . D e a ct i va t e o t h e r a r e a
r e c e i v e a n d d e c o d e A T C R B S r e p l i e s. T C A S
transponders or position
bearing accuracy can be evaluated by running
t h e t e st f r o m s p e c i f i c t e s t l o c a t i o n s . R a n g e
ca n b e u se d t o e v a l u a t e t h e a b i l i t y o f t h e U U T
from Flat Antenna.
t o a ccu r a t e l y s e e t h e d e l a y a n d p r o v i d e c o r r e c t
range information. Altitude can be used to O I f U U T s i m u l a t e s a l t i t u d e , sh i e l d U U T
ve r i f y t h e a b i l i t y o f t h e U U T t o d e c o d e M o d e C Antenna being tested with Antenna
replies. The TCAS-201-2 simulates a Shield. Refer to Appendix C. Either
t r a n sp o n d e r p r o v i d i n g i n c r e a s i n g l y p o o r shield with another Antenna Shield or
reception by decreasing the %REPLY: field. disconnect and terminate UUT
A n t e n n a ( s) n o t b e i n g t e st e d .
D e a ct i va t e o t h e r a r e a t r a n sp o n d e r s
or position transponders >50 ft
(15.24 m) from the Flat Antenna.
P o si t i o n F l a t A n t e n n a ≤ 2 0 f t ( 6 . 1 m )
f r o m U U T A n t e n n a b e i n g t e st e d .
** ATCRBS REPLY TEST **
RANGE: 12.80 nm ALTITUDE: 8,000 ft

%REPLY: 100
Press RUN to start
** ATCRBS REPLY TEST - RUNNING **
RANGE: 11.77 nm ALTITUDE: 8,172 ft

%REPLY: 100
S a m p l e A T C R B S R e p l y T e st S cr e e n s
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4. P r e ss R P L Y T E S T K e y t o e n t e r A T C R B S 8. Press RUN/STOP Key to terminate test
Reply Test screen. (The TCAS-201-2 operation.
d i sp l a ys i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e l a s t M o d e
9. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t A T C R B S R e p l y T e st
C reply transmitted.)
screen.
5. Use SELECT Keys to select items and
RANGE:
The RANGE: field is the same as in
S ce n a r i o T e s t . R e f e r t o p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 4 .
ALTITUDE:
Enter simulated altitude, in feet above
sea level, of the intruding aircraft (TCAS-
201-2). Single SLEW Key depressions
ch a n g e a l t i t u d e b y 1 0 0 f t a n d c o n t i n u o u s
d e p r e ssi o n c h a n g e s a l t i t u d e i n 1 0 0 0 f t
i n cr e m e n t s. M i n i m u m a l t i t u d e i s - 1 0 0 0 f t
a n d m a xi m u m a l t i t u d e i s 1 2 6 , 7 0 0 f t .
%REPLY:
Enter the desired ratio between the
number of replies transmitted by the
TCAS-201-2 and the number of valid
interrogations received.
6. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate ATCRBS
Reply Test.
W-S SEQUENCE INTERVAL:
The TCAS-201-2 displays time from the
start of one whisper-shout sequence to
the start of the next whisper-shout
sequence. The TCAS-201-2 looks for the
i n t e r va l b e t w e e n 0 . 5 3 s e c ( t i m e t o
d i sp l a y i n f o r m a t i o n ) a n d 1 . 2 7 s e c
(1.0 sec is nominal). If the interval is
> 1 . 2 7 se c, t h e b o t t o m l i n e i n d i c a t e s N O
WHISPER-SHOUT SEQUENCE was
r e ce i ve d .
7. M o n i t o r T C A S f o r co r r e ct t h r e a t
i n d i ca t i o n s.
NOTE: There are usually two to three
se c o f d e l a y ( t a r g e t a c q u i s i t i o n
time) between the start of
the UUT acquires the Test Set
as a target. When only one UUT
Antenna is being tested, the
target acquisition time
increases. Refer to Appendix E
for the target acquisition time
probabilities.
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In Mode S Reply Test, the TCAS-201-2 3. I f d i r e ct co n n e ct i o n i s n o t u se d , p e r f o r m
becomes a Mode S Reply (DF0, DF11 and one of the following:
DF16) Generator or Transponder. Operating
O E i t h e r sh i e l d w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d
t h e s a m e a s i n t h e A T C R B S R e p l y T e st , t h e
( r e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C ) o r d i sco n n e ct
Test Set has static operation if initiated from
and terminate UUT Antenna not being
the Mode S Reply Test screen or dynamic
t e st e d . D e a ct i va t e o t h e r a r e a
operation if initiated from the Scenario Test
transponders or position
scr e e n . T h e M o d e S R e p l y T e s t c a n b e u s e d
to evaluate the ability of the TCAS interrogator
to receive, decode and respond to Mode S
from Flat Antenna.
r e p l i e s. T h e m e s s a g e f i e l d s a l l o w t h e u s e r t o
program capability information and various O I f U U T s i m u l a t e s a l t i t u d e , sh i e l d U U T
advisories to the TCAS interrogator. Antenna being tested with Antenna
STEP PROCEDURE Shield. Refer to Appendix C. Either
shield with another Antenna Shield or
1. Connect UUT to TCAS-201-2 RF I/O disconnect and terminate UUT
Connector or TCAS-201-2 Flat Antenna A n t e n n a ( s) n o t b e i n g t e st e d .
(facing towards UUT Antenna) to D e a ct i va t e o t h e r a r e a t r a n sp o n d e r s
ANTENNA Connector. or position transponders >50 ft
2. P e r f o r m t h e S e t u p P r o c e d u r e a cco r d i n g (15.24 m) from the Flat Antenna.
to para 1-2-4.3. Set INTRUDER TYPE: P o si t i o n F l a t A n t e n n a ≤ 2 0 f t ( 6 . 1 m )
to MODE-S. f r o m U U T A n t e n n a b e i n g t e st e d .
4. P r e ss R P L Y T E S T K e y t o e n t e r M o d e S
R e p l y T e st scr e e n . ( T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
d i sp l a ys i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e l a st M o d e S
r e p l y t r a n sm i t t e d . )
** MODE S REPLY TEST **

RANGE: 12.80 nm ALTITUDE: 8000 ft
VS:0 SL:0 RIa:8 RIt:3 CA:0
ARA:0000 RAC:0 CLI:0 VDS:30
AA:01FF37
Press RUN to start
** MODE S REPLY TEST - RUNNING **

RANGE: 11.00 nm ALTITUDE: 8300 ft
VS:0 SL:0 RIa:8 RIt:3 CA:0
ARA:0000 RAC:0 CLI:0 VDS:30
AA:01FF37
S a m p l e M o d e S R e p l y T e st S cr e e n s
Figure 15
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5. Use SELECT Keys to select items and SL:
E n t e r si m u l a t e d T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 S e n si t i vi t y
L e ve l ( r e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 4 ) . ( T h e
NOTE: All Mode S reply information is T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 t r a n sm i t s t h e S L : f i e l d i n
programmed by the operator and DF0 and DF16.)
is used in the Mode S replies
NOTE: The SL: field contains simulated
transmitted by the TCAS-201-2
sensitivity level information and
in Scenario Test and/or Reply
d o e s n o t a ct u a l l y se t t h e T C A S -
Test functions.
2 0 1 - 2 t o a p a r t i c u l a r S e n s i t i vi t y
RANGE: Level.
The RANGE: field is the same as in INPUT
S ce n a r i o T e s t . R e f e r t o p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 4 . DATA DEFINITION
ALTITUDE: 0 No Sensitivity Level reported
Enter simulated altitude, in feet above 1 Operates at Sensitivity Level 1

sea level, of the intruding aircraft (TCAS- 2 Operates at Sensitivity Level 2
201-2). Single SLEW Key depressions 3 Operates at Sensitivity Level 3
ch a n g e a l t i t u d e b y 2 5 f t u p t o 5 0 , 2 0 0 f t 4 Operates at Sensitivity Level 4
and by 100 ft for altitudes ≥50,200 ft.
5 Operates at Sensitivity Level 5
Continuous depression changes altitude
in 1000 ft increments. Minimum altitude 6 Operates at Sensitivity Level 6
is -1000 ft and maximum altitude is 7 Operates at Sensitivity Level 7
126,700 ft.
SL: Field Valid Data
NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for detailed Table 4
descriptions of the following
RIa:
displayed Downlink Format (DF)
fields and subfields. All fields Enter air-to-air Reply Information for an
a r e d i sp l a ye d i n h e xa d e ci m a l . a cq u i si t i o n r e p o r t . S e t R I a : f i e l d ,
Unless otherwise specified, both containing airspeed data, from 8 to E
si n g l e a n d c o n t i n u o u s S L E W a cco r d i n g t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 5 . ( T h e T C A S -
Key depressions change values 201-2 transmits the RIa: field in DF0 and
by 1. DF16 when interrogator requests an
a cq u i si t i o n r e p o r t . )
VS:
Enter Vertical Status. Enter 0 into VS: RIa: FIELD DEFINITION
field to indicate intruding aircraft (TCAS- INPUT DATA (AIRSPEED)
201-2) is airborne or 1 to indicate 8 No data available
intruding aircraft is on the ground. (The 9 ≤75 kts
TCAS-201-2 transmits the VS: field in
A >75 kts and ≤150 kts
DF0 and DF16.)
B >150 kts and ≤300 kts
C >300 kts and ≤600 kts
D >600 kts and ≤1200 kts
E >1200 kts
R I : F i e l d ( A cq u i si t i o n ) V a l i d D a t a
Table 5
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RIt: ARA:
Enter air-to-air Reply Information for a E n t e r si m u l a t e d T C A S r e so l u t i o n
t r a c k i n g r e p o r t . S e t R I t : f i e l d , co n t a i n i n g a d vi so r y r e p o r t . R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 8
TCAS capability data, to 0, 3 or 4 t o se t A R A : f i e l d , i n d i ca t i n g a l l cu r r e n t
according to 1-2-4, Table 6. (The TCAS- A ct i ve R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r i e s b e i n g
201-2 transmits the RIt: field in DF0 and t r a n sm i t t e d b y t h e i n t r u d i n g a i r cr a f t
D F 1 6 w h e n i n t e r r o g a t o r r e q u e st s a (TCAS-201-2). The ARA: field for the
t r a ck i n g r e p o r t . ) T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 co n si st s o f t w o t w o - d i g i t
se ct i o n s. S e t f i r st se ct i o n ( l e f t ) f r o m 0 0
RIt: FIELD DEFINITION t o 3 F . S e t se co n d se ct i o n ( r i g h t ) f r o m 0 0
INPUT DATA (TCAS CAPABILITY) t o F F . S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e ssi o n s
0 No on-board TCAS change value by 1 and continuous
3 On-board TCAS has depression changes value by 10h. (The
vertical-only resolution T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 t r a n sm i t s t h e A R A : f i e l d i n
ability. DF16 [part of MV field].)
4 On-board TCAS has INPUT
vertical and horizontal DATA DEFINITION
resolution ability.
0001 Don’t turn right.
RI: Field (Tracking) Valid Data 0002 Don’t turn left.
Table 6
0004 Turn right.
CA: 0008 Turn left.
Enter transponder Capability (refer to 0010 Don’t climb faster than
1-2-4, Table 5). (The TCAS-201-2 2000 fpm.
t r a n s m i t s t h e C A : f i e l d i n D F 1 1 [ sq u i t t e r 0020 Don’t climb faster than
transmissions].) 1000 fpm.
0040 Don’t climb faster than
INPUT
500 fpm.
DATA DEFINITION
0080 Don’t climb.
0 No communications capability
(surveillance only) 0100 Descend.
1 Comm-A and Comm-B 0200 Don’t descend faster than
capability 2000 fpm.
2 Comm-A, Comm-B and Comm- 0400 Don’t descend faster than
C capability 1000 fpm.
3 Comm-A, Comm-B, Comm-C 0800 Don’t descend faster than
and Comm-D capability 500 fpm.
1000 Don’t descend.
CA: Field Valid Data
Table 7 2000 Climb.
NOTE: Data codes are added together
t o i n d i c a t e m u l t i p l e a c t i ve
resolution advisories are being
t r a n sm i t t e d .
ARA: Field Valid Data

Table 8
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RAC: NOTE: T h e a d d r e ss e n t e r e d i n t h e A A :
field combined with the
Enter simulated TCAS Resolution
computed parity of DF0 and
A d vi so r y C o m p l e m e n t s . R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 ,
DF16 forms the AP fields
Table 9 to set the RAC: field indicating
transmitted in both DF0 and
current active Resolution Advisory
DF16.
Complements, if any, being received from
all other TCAS aircraft with on-board 6. P r e ss R U N / S T O P K e y t o i n i t i a t e M o d e S
resolution capability. (The TCAS-201-2 Reply Test.
transmits the RAC: field in DF16 [part of
SURVEILLANCE INTERVAL:
MV field].)
T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys t i m e f r o m t h e
INPUT st a r t o f o n e i n t e r r o g a t i o n t o t h e st a r t o f
DATA DEFINITION t h e n e xt i n t e r r o g a t i o n . T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
0 No resolution advisory looks for the interval between 0.53 sec
complements (time to display information) and
1 Don’t turn right. 1.27 sec (1.0 sec is nominal). If the
interval is >1.27 sec, the bottom line
2 Don’t turn left.
i n d i ca t e s N O S U R V E I L L A N C E . I f
4 Don’t climb. interrogation level is too low to be
8 Don’t descend. decoded, SURVEILLANCE SIGNAL LOW
NOTE: The sum of the Input Data is displayed in the bottom line. If
codes indicates multiple active interrogation level is too high to be
resolution advisories are being d e co d e d , S U R V E I L L A N C E S I G N A L
r e ce i v e d . SATURATED is displayed in the bottom
line. If interrogation data is not found
RAC: Field Valid Data (no SPR), SURVEILLANCE SPR NOT
Table 9 FOUND is displayed in the bottom line.
CLI: 7. M o n i t o r T C A S f o r co r r e ct t h r e a t
indications.
Enter Coordination Lock Indicator, 0 for
Off or 1 for On. (The TCAS-201-2 NOTE: There are usually two to three
transmits the CLI: field in DF16 [part of sec of delay (target acquisition
MV field].) t i m e ) b e t w e e n t h e st a r t o f
VDS:
t h e U U T a cq u i r e s t h e T e st S e t
Enter MV message field content as a target. When only one UUT
d e f i n i t i o n . S i n g l e S L E W K e y d e p r e s si o n s Antenna is being tested, the
c h a n g e v a l u e b y 1 a n d co n t i n u o u s target acquisition time
depression changes value in 10h i n cr e a se s. R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x E
increments. Set the VDS: field to 30 for f o r t h e t a r g e t a cq u i si t i o n t i m e
co o r d i n a t i o n r e p l y m e s s a g e s ( d e f a u l t probabilities.
value). (The TCAS-201-2 transmits the
VDS: field in DF16 [part of MV field].)
operation.
AA:
9. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t M o d e S R e p l y T e st
Enter TCAS-201-2 Aircraft Address. The screen.
TCAS-201-2 AA: field contains three two-
d i g i t se ct i o n s . S e t e a c h s e c t i o n f r o m 0 0
to FF. Single SLEW Key depressions
c h a n g e v a l u e b y 1 a n d co n t i n u o u s
depression changes value in 10h
increments. (The TCAS-201-2 transmits
the AA: field in DF11 [squitter
transmissions].)
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4.6.1 ATCRBS Operation

W h e n i n A T C R B S m o d e , t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st 1. C o n n e ct U U T t o T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 R F I / O
S e t m o n i t o r s t h e W h i s p e r - S h o u t s e q u e n ce . C o n n e ct o r o r T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 F l a t A n t e n n a
The Whisper-Shout Monitor screen provides ( f a ci n g t o w a r d s U U T A n t e n n a ) t o
i n f o r m a t i o n u s e d t o v e r i f y w h i s p e r - s h o u t st e p s A N T E N N A C o n n e ct o r .
and Side Lobe Suppression (SLS). By
2. P e r f o r m t h e S e t u p P r o ce d u r e a cco r d i n g
co n d u ct i n g s e v e r a l t e s t s f r o m d i f f e r e n t p o i n t s
to para 1-2-4.3. Set INTRUDER TYPE:
around the aircraft (refer to para 1-2-4.8), the
to ATCRBS.
capabilities of the TCAS interrogator
co n ce r n i n g c o v e r a g e ( d i r e c t i o n a l a n d / o r o m n i - 3. I f U U T s i m u l a t e s a l t i t u d e a n d d i r e ct
d i r e ct i o n a l ) , w h i s p e r - s h o u t s e q u e n c e o p e r a t i o n connection is not used, shield UUT
and interrogation timing are effectively Antenna being tested with Antenna
e va l u a t e d . S h i e l d . R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C . P o si t i o n
Flat Antenna ≤20 ft (6.1 m) from UUT
Antenna being tested.
** WHISPER-SHOUT MONITOR **
RANGE: 12.80 nm ALT: 10,000 ft
ATTEN: 0.0 dB NO SUPP:
S1: P2: BOTH:
SPACING:
NO WHISPER-SHOUT SEQUENCE
** WHISPER-SHOUT MONITOR - RUNNING **

- MONITOR ONLY -
ATTEN: 0.0 dB NO SUPP: 1
S1: 0 P2: 0 BOTH: 0
SPACING: 4.3 ms
S a m p l e A T C R B S M o n i t o r S cr e e n s
Figure 16
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4. P r e ss M O N K e y t o e n t e r W h i s p e r - S h o u t 6. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate Monitor
Monitor screen. (The TCAS-201-2 m o d e . ( T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys l a t e st
d i sp l a ys i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e l a s t w h i sp e r - sh o u t se q u e n ce i n f o r m a t i o n . )
received or recalled whisper-shout
The top line indicates running Monitor by
se q u e n ce . T h e l a t e s t s e q u e n c e i s
displaying: ** WHISPER-SHOUT
displayed if TCAS-201-2 is already in the
MONITOR - RUNNING **. The second
running mode.)
line indicates operation initiated from the
5. Use SELECT Keys to select items and A T C R B S M o n i t o r scr e e n b y d i sp l a yi n g :
S L E W K e ys t o c h a n g e v a l u e s . ( C u r s o r - MONITOR ONLY-.
line underneath indicates item selected.) NO SUPP:
RANGE: T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys t h e n u m b e r o f
The RANGE: field is the same as in processed interrogations, received in
S ce n a r i o T e s t . R e f e r t o p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 4 . latest sequence, without detected S1
( w h i sp e r - sh o u t su p p r e ssi o n ) a n d P 2
ALT: ( S L S ) p u l se s. T h e se i n t e r r o g a t i o n s
The ALT: field is the same as the solicit replies.
A L T I T U D E : f i e l d i n A T C R B S R e p l y T e st . NOTE: I f a S ce n a r i o o r R e p l y T e st h a s
Refer to para 1-2-4.5.1. b e e n a ct i va t e d , t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2
NOTE: Range and altitude are only sends the number of replies
shown when test operation is i n d i ca t e d i n t h e N O S U P P : f i e l d .
initiated from Scenario Test or S1:
Reply Test screens. When test
operation is initiated from any T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys t h e n u m b e r o f
Monitor screen, the TCAS-201-2 processed interrogations, received in
Test Set does not generate latest sequence, containing a detected
replies. Range and altitude, not S1 pulse, but without a detected P2
being applicable, are not shown. pulse.
When it does apply, range and NOTE: S1: field added with NO SUPP:
a l t i t u d e e st a b l i s h e d i n a n y field provides the number of
screen is the same for the entire whisper-shout steps received in
TCAS-201-2 Test Set and may latest sequence from the UUT
be adjusted from the Scenario Antenna directed towards the
Test, Reply Test or Monitor T e st S e t .
scr e e n s .
P2:
ATTEN:
T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys t h e n u m b e r o f
Set attenuation of incoming signals (UUT interrogations, received in latest
interrogations). (The same attenuation is sequence, containing a detected P2
set for outgoing signals [TCAS-201-2 pulse, but without a detected S1 pulse.
replies] when Scenario Test or Reply T h i s i n f o r m a t i o n ca n b e u se d t o ve r i f y
T e st f u n ct i o n s h a v e b e e n i n i t i a t e d . T h e co r r e ct S L S o p e r a t i o n w h e n t h e T C A S -
TCAS-201-2 sets a default value 201-2 is positioned between the
i n t e r n a l l y b a s e d u p o n t h e U U T d i s t a n ce directional antenna lobes. The P2: field
information entered in Setup #1 Menu.) indicates interrogations not directed
NOTE: Attenuation may be changed t o w a r d s t h e T e st S e t .
using the Whisper-Shout Monitor
scr e e n , b u t t h e d e f a u l t v a l u e i s
restored upon exit from the
scr e e n .
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STEP PROCEDURE
BOTH:
The TCAS-201-2 displays the number of
processed interrogations, received in
latest sequence, containing both
detected S1 and P2 pulses. The BOTH:
field added to the P2: field indicates the
number of total interrogations not
d i r e ct e d t o w a r d s t h e T e s t S e t ( f r o m t h e
other UUT Antennas).
SPACING:
The TCAS-201-2 displays the minimum
time spacing, in ms, between any two
su cc e s s i v e i n t e r r o g a t i o n s r e c e i v e d i n
latest sequence.
W-S SEQUENCE INTERVAL:
The W-S SEQUENCE INTERVAL: field is
t h e s a m e a s i n A T C R B S R e p l y T e st .
Refer to para 1-2-4.5.1.
operation.
8. Press any key to exit Whisper-Shout
Monitor screen.
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4.6.2 Mode S Operation

W h e n i n M o d e S , t h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 T e st S e t 1. C o n n e ct U U T t o T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 R F I / O
monitors for Uplink Formats (UF) 0 or 16. C o n n e ct o r o r T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 F l a t A n t e n n a
Mode S monitoring consists of two different ( f a ci n g t o w a r d s U U T A n t e n n a ) t o A n t e n n a
Monitor screens. The primary screen, C o n n e ct o r .
S u r ve i l l a n ce M o n i t o r , i s a g e n e r a l m o n i t o r i n g
2. P e r f o r m t h e S e t u p P r o ce d u r e a cco r d i n g
scr e e n d i sp l a yi n g t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h e m a j o r
to para 1-2-4.3. Set INTRUDER TYPE:
interrogation fields incorporated in UF0 and
to MODE-S.
UF16. Information is displayed in hexadecimal
and can be used to verify interrogator bit 3. If UUT simulates altitude and direct
a c c u r a c y . T h e s e c o n d a r y s c r e e n , B r o a d c a st connection is not used, shield UUT
Monitor, verifies the TCAS Broadcast is Antenna being tested with Antenna
t r a n sm i t t e d i n U F 1 6 a p p r o x i m a t e l y e v e r y t e n S h i e l d . R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x C . P o si t i o n
se c. T h e T e st S e t d e t e c t s a T C A S B r o a d c a st Flat Antenna ≤20 ft (6.1 m) from UUT
when the AA address field decoded from the Antenna being tested.
A P f i e l d i n U F 1 6 h a s a l l o n e s.
4. P r e ss M O N K e y t o e n t e r S u r ve i l l a n ce
Monitor screen. (The TCAS-201-2
displays information from the last
r e ce i ve d o r r e ca l l e d M o d e S
interrogation.)
5. U se S E L E C T K e ys t o se l e ct i t e m s a n d
S L E W K e ys t o ch a n g e va l u e s. ( C u r so r
** SURVEILLANCE MONITOR **
UF: RANGE: 12.80 nm ALT: 8000 ft
RL: AQ: UDS: LCK: MTB:
CVC: VRC: CHC: HRC: ESB:
MID:
Press RUN to start
** BROADCAST MONITOR **
UF: RANGE: 12.80 nm ALT: 8000 ft
RL: AQ: UDS: MID:
INTERVAL: COUNT: 0
Press RUN to start
** BROADCAST MONITOR - RUNNING **

UF: - MONITOR ONLY -
RL: AQ: UDS: MID:
INTERVAL: COUNT: 0
** LOW BATTERY **
S a m p l e M o d e S M o n i t o r S cr e e n s
Figure 17
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RANGE: LCK:
The RANGE: field is the same as in I f s e t t o 1 , t h e L o c k f i e l d i n d i ca t e s
S ce n a r i o T e s t . R e f e r t o p a r a 1 - 2 - 4 . 4 . r e q u e st f o r t h e t r a n sp o n d e r ( T C A S - 2 0 1 -
2 ) t o se n d i n f o r m a t i o n f o r T C A S
ALT:
R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y ( t r a n sp o n d e r i s a
The ALT: field is the same as the collision threat to the interrogator) and is
A L T I T U D E : f i e l d i n M o d e S R e p l y T e st . r e ce i ve d i n U F 1 6 ( p a r t o f M U f i e l d ) .
Refer to para 1-2-4.5.2.
MTB:
NOTE: Range and altitude operation
I f se t t o 1 , t h e M u l t i p l e T h r e a t B i t ,
function the same as in ATCRBS
r e ce i ve d i n U F 1 6 ( p a r t o f M U f i e l d ) ,
Monitor operation. Refer to
i n d i c a t e s t h e i n t e r r o g a t o r i s r e ce i vi n g
para 1-2-4.6.1.
more than one collision threat.
6. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate Monitor
CVC:
m o d e . ( T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i s p l a ys
i n f o r m a t i o n f o r t h e l a t e s t r e c e i ve d R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 1 0 f o r t h e C a n ce l
interrogation.) V e r t i ca l R e s o l u t i o n A d v i s o r y
Complement, received in UF16 (part of
The top line indicates running Monitor by
MU field).
displaying: ** SURVEILLANCE
MONITOR - RUNNING **. The second CVC: FIELD DEFINITION
line indicates operation initiated from the
0 No cancellation
Mode S Monitor screen by displaying:
- MONITOR ONLY-. 1 Cancel, don’t descend.
2 Cancel, don’t climb.
Refer to Appendix B for detailed
d e s cr i p t i o n o f t h e f o l l o w i n g d i sp l a y e d CVC: Field Display Data
Uplink Format fields and subfields. Table 10
UF: VRC:
Uplink Format number, as received in the R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 1 1 f o r t h e V e r t i ca l

M o d e S i n t e r r o g a t i o n , i s d i sp l a ye d i n Resolution Advisory Complement,
decimal form. r e ce i ve d i n U F 1 6 ( p a r t o f M U f i e l d ) .
RL: VRC: FIELD DEFINITION

Reply Length field, sent in UF0 and 0 No complement sent
U F 1 6 , i n d i c a t e s r e q u e s t f o r t r a n sp o n d e r 1 Don’t descend.
( T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 ) t o r e p l y w i t h D F 0 i f se t t o 2 Don’t climb.
0 or DF16 if set to 1.
VRC: Field Display Data
AQ: Table 11
A cq u i s i t i o n f i e l d , s e n t i n U F 0 a n d U F 1 6 , CHC:
indicates request for transponder (TCAS-
2 0 1 - 2 ) t o r e p l y w i t h c a p a b i l i t y ( t r a cki n g ) R e f e r t o 1 - 2 - 4 , T a b l e 1 2 f o r t h e C a n ce l
r e p o r t i f s e t t o 0 o r a i r s p e e d ( a cq u i si t i o n ) H o r i zo n t a l R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y
report if set to 1. Complement, received in UF16 (part of
MU field).
UDS:
CHC: FIELD DEFINITION
The UDS: field, sent in UF16 (part of MU
field), defines the content of the MU 0 No cancellation
m e ss a g e f i e l d . T h e U D S : f i e l d i n d i c a t e s 1 Cancel, don’t turn left.
TCAS Resolution Advisories Lock 2 Cancel, don’t turn right.
Requests or Resolution Messages if set
t o 3 0 o r T C A S B r o a d c a s t M e s sa g e s i f se t CHC: Field Display Data
to 32. Table 12
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HRC: MID:
Refer to 1-2-4, Table 13 for the The MID: field, received in UF16 (part of
Horizontal Resolution Advisory M U f i e l d ) , d i sp l a ys t h e d i scr e t e M o d e S
Complement, received in UF16 (part of a d d r e ss o f t h e T C A S i n t e r r o g a t o r .
MU field).
SURVEILLANCE INTERVAL:
HRC: FIELD DEFINITION The SURVEILLANCE INTERVAL: field is
0 No complement sent t h e sa m e a s i n M o d e S R e p l y T e st .
1 Intruder TCAS sense is Refer to para 1-2-4.5.2.
turn left/Don’t turn left. 7. P r e ss M O N K e y t o e n t e r B r o a d ca st
2 Intruder TCAS sense is M o n i t o r . ( T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys
turn left/Don’t turn right. i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m l a st r e ce i ve d T C A S
5 Intruder TCAS sense is Broadcast. Unless specified, the
turn right/Don’t turn left. information and editing fields are the
6 Intruder TCAS sense is same as in the Surveillance Monitor
turn right/Don’t turn right. scr e e n . )
HRC: Field Display Data The top line indicates running Monitor by
Table 13 displaying: ** BROADCAST MONITOR -
RUNNING **. The second line indicates
operation initiated from the Mode S
ESB: Monitor screen by displaying:
- MONITOR ONLY-.
Refer to 1-2-4, Table 14 for the
Encoded/Vertical Sense Bits, received in INTERVAL:
UF16 (now VSB, part of MU field) to T h e I N T E R V A L : f i e l d d i sp l a ys t h e t i m e
v e r i f y V e r t i ca l R e s o l u t i o n A d v i s o r y interval, in sec, between the latest two
Complements. T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s r e ce i ve d
( n o m i n a l l y t e n se c f o r e a ch i n t e r r o g a t o r ) .
VALID
CVC: FIELD VRC: FIELD ESB: FIELD NOTE: T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s a r e
0 0 0 jittered ±0.2 sec off the nominal
t e n se c i n t e r va l t i m e . T h e T C A S
0 1 E
Broadcast Message may also be
0 2 7 staggered between the
0 3 9 directional antennas causing
1 0 B sh o r t e r i n t e r va l s, i f d e t e ct e d .
1 1 5 COUNT:
1 2 C
The COUNT: field displays the number of
1 3 2 T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s r e ce i ve d
2 0 D during the test operation.
2 1 3 8. Press RUN/STOP Key to terminate test
2 2 A operation.
2 3 4
9. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t M o n i t o r scr e e n .
3 0 6
3 1 8
3 2 1
3 3 F
ESB: Field Display Data
Table 14
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4.7 POWER & FREQUENCY

Unless otherwise specified, refer to 1-2-4, STEP PROCEDURE
Figure 18.
NOTE: T h e T C A S - 2 0 1 - 2 d i sp l a ys a ccu r a t e
T h e T e s t S e t a c c u r a t e l y m e a s u r e s E f f e ct i ve power and frequency readings when
Radiated Power (ERP) and transmitting F l a t A n t e n n a f a ce s U U T A n t e n n a a t
frequency of the TCAS interrogator. The t h e S e t u p P r o c e d u r e d i s t a n ce a n d
TCAS-201-2 uses Mode S squitters to obtain a cco r d i n g t o 1 - 2 - 4 , F i g u r e 1 9 . F o r
the power and frequency readings. The TCAS- m o r e a ccu r a cy, p e r f o r m S t e p 6 t o
201-2 transmits squitters starting with the f u r t h e r r e d u ce m u l t i p a t h e r r o r s o n t h e
address loaded in the AA: field (Mode S Reply ramp.
T e st scr e e n ) a n d u s e s u p t o 5 1 2 d i f f e r e n t
6. S t a r t i n g f r o m g r o u n d l e ve l , m o ve F l a t
addresses. Readings are figured from
A n t e n n a u p w a r d 6 f t ( 1 . 8 m ) a t < 1 f t / se c
d e t e ct e d i n t e r r o g a t i o n s r e c e i v e d f r o m t h e
( 0 . 3 m / se c) .
sq u i t t e r s.
O D o n o t m o ve t o w a r d s o r a w a y f r o m
STEP PROCEDURE
UUT or the Setup #1 UUT DIST:
1. Connect UUT to TCAS-201-2 RF I/O HORIZ= becomes inconsistent.
Connector or TCAS-201-2 Flat Antenna
O Do not rotate Flat Antenna or power
to Antenna Connector.
levels are reduced.
2. P e r f o r m t h e S e t u p P r o c e d u r e a cco r d i n g
O M o v e F l a t A n t e n n a b e l o w a n d a b o ve
to para 1-2-4.3.
t h e m e d i a n h e i g h t t h e s a m e d i st a n ce
3. Press PWR TEST Key to enter Power & f o r t h e sa m e a m o u n t o f t i m e t o o b t a i n
Frequency screen. (The TCAS-201-2 a n a ccu r a t e p o w e r a ve r a g e . ( M e d i a n
d i s p l a y s i n f o r m a t i o n f r o m t h e l a st P o w e r height is Flat Antenna height from the
& Frequency test operation.) ground, required to obtain Setup #1
UUT DIST: VERT= height between
4. Face Flat Antenna towards UUT Antenna.
t h e F l a t a n d U U T A n t e n n a s. )
If direct connection is used, terminate
ANTENNA Connector with 50 Ω load 7. After ≥30 sec, press RUN/STOP KEY or
(connector cover). A N T E N N A P U S H B U T T O N S w i t ch t o
t e r m i n a t e t e st o p e r a t i o n .
5. Press RUN/STOP Key or ANTENNA
PUSH BUTTON Switch to initiate Power 8. P r e ss a n y ke y t o e xi t P o w e r & F r e q u e n cy
& F r e q u e n c y f u n c t i o n . I f d i r e ct screen.
co n n e c t i o n i s u s e d , g o t o S t e p 7 .
** POWER & FREQUENCY **

ERP FREQ
CURRENT: 49.4 dBm 1030.000 MHz
AVERAGE: 50.2 dBm 1030.000 MHz
INTERRS: 1
Press RUN to start
** POWER & FREQUENCY - RUNNING **

ERP FREQ
CURRENT: 49.4 dBm 1030.000 MHz
AVERAGE: dBm MHz
INTERRS: 1
S a m p l e P o w e r & F r e q u e n cy S cr e e n s
Figure 18
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SWITCH BUILDING
PATTERN
HANDLE BEAMWIDTH ≈
BNC CONNECTOR ± 40 VERTICAL
9’ CABLE TO AND HORIZONTAL
TEST SET
H
AT
FLAT ANTENNA TIP
U L
M
MULT
IPATH
AIRCRAFT
Figure 19
BUILDING TEST SET WITH UUT
X
TCAS- 201-2
ANTENNA
FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE: FOR ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE:

BUILDINGS, VEHICLES AND OTHER OTHER AIRCRAFT SHOULD BE >3X
S u g g e s t e d L a y o u t t o R e d u ce M u l t i p a t h E r r o r s
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RIGHT ANGLES TO OR BEHIND ANTENNA. SHOULD BE AT OBLIQUE ANGLES
OCCUPYING < 20 OF BEAMWIDTH.
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4.8 RECOMMENDED TEST PROCEDURE

90°
X
60° Y Y 120°
45° Z Z 135°
30° Y Y 150° NOTE: X, Y AND Z REPRESENT
TEST LOCATIONS.
(NUMBER)° IS BEARING.
FORWARD X 180°
0° X
SECTOR
330° Y Y 210°
315° Z Z 225°
300° Y Y 240°
X
270° 8518014
Recommended Test Locations
Figure 20

INITIAL SETUP 7. F o r a n e xa ct si m u l a t e d e n co u n t e r , se t
UUT for a simulated altitude equal to the
1. P o si t i o n T e s t S e t a t F o r w a r d S e ct o r T e st
altitude of the TCAS-201-2 at minimum
Location, according to 1-2-4, Figure 20,
range.
≤50 ft (15.24 m) from and in line of sight
with TCAS top antenna. 8. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test
operation.
2. Press SET /CONT Key to enter Setup #1
Menu screen. NOTE: ANTENNA PUSH BUTTON
S w i t ch ca n b e u se d f o r
3. Select RECALL: field and slew to 0 RUN/STOP Key.
(default scenario) or desired Mode S
Scenario Test number. 9. V e r i f y U U T vi su a l a n d a u r a l o p e r a t i o n :
4. P r e s s R U N / S T O P K e y t o i n i t i a t e st o r a g e O V e r i f y T r a f f i c A d vi so r y a t 4 0 se c u n t i l
r e ca l l a c t i o n . e n co u n t e r t i m e .
5. U s e S E L E C T K e y s a n d S L E W K e ys t o O Verify Resolution Advisory at 25 sec

enter position, UUT Antenna and Test until encounter time.
Set Flat Antenna information.
O Verify TCAS bearing reads 0° (±15°).
TCAS ADVISORY OPERATION AND
BEARING ACCURACY
operation.
6. Press SCEN Key to enter SCENARIO
Test screen. See 1-2-4, Figure 21.
** SCENARIO TEST **
STATUS: NO THREAT
Press RUN to start
D e f a u l t S ce n a r i o T e st S cr e e n
Figure 21
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TCAS BROADCAST OPERATION TCAS BEARING ACCURACY
1 1 . P r e ss M O N K e y t w i c e t o e n t e r T C A S 2 6 . P r e ss R P L Y T E S T K e y t o e n t e r A T C R B S
Broadcast Monitor screen. Reply Test screen.
12. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test 27. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test
operation. operation.
13. Verify TCAS Broadcast Interval. 2 8 . V e r i f y T C A S b e a r i n g i s co r r e ct ( ± 1 5 ° ) .
I N T E R V A L : i s 1 0 se c ( ± 0 . 2 s e c ) a n d M I D :
field contains correct UUT address.
operation.
30. Reposition Test Set to a "Z" Test
operation.
Location shown in 1-2-4, Figure 20. Stay
TCAS OPERATES AT EVERY STEP IN at same distance from UUT as
W-S SEQUENCE. established in Steps 1 through 5.
1 5 . P r e ss S E T / C O N T K e y t o e n t e r S e t u p # 1 SLS PATTERN AT CROSSOVER
Menu screen.
3 1 . P r e ss M O N K e y t o e n t e r A T C R B S M o n i t o r
16. Set INTRUDER TYPE: field to ATCRBS. screen.
17. Press MON Key to enter ATCRBS Monitor 32. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test
scr e e n . operation.
18. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test 33. Verify NO SUPP: field is ≥2.
operation.
19. Starting at 0.0, slew ATTEN: field up in operation.
1.0 dB steps, verifying NO SUPP: field is
≥ 1 a t e a ch s t e p . C o n t i n u e u n t i l S 1 : f i e l d UUT ANTENNA PATTERN AT
CROSSOVER
is 0.
3 5 . P r e ss P W R T E S T K e y t o e n t e r P o w e r &
Frequency screen.
operation.
36. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test
UUT POWER (ERP) AND FREQUENCY
o p e r a t i o n . R u n t e st f o r > 3 0 se c.
2 1 . P r e ss P W R T E S T K e y t o e n t e r P o w e r &
37. Verify power (ERP) is ≤3 dB below the
F r e q u e n cy s c r e e n .
g r e a t e r E R P o f t h e t w o a d j a ce n t " X " T e st
22. Press RUN/STOP Key to initiate test Locations.
operation. Run test for >30 sec.
3 8 . P r e ss R U N / S T O P K e y t o e n d t e st
23. Verify power (ERP) = 49.0 dBm (±2 dBm) operation.
and frequency (FREQ) = 1030 MHz
39. Perform Steps 21 through 24 and 26
( ± 0 . 0 1 M H z) .
through 29 from all "X" Test Locations
24. Press RUN/STOP Key to terminate test sh o w n i n 1 - 2 - 4 , F i g u r e 2 0 . S t a y a t sa m e
operation. distance from UUT as established in
Steps 1 through 5.
2 5 . R e p o si t i o n T e s t S e t T o a " Y " T e s t
Location shown in 1-2-4, Figure 20. Stay 40. Perform Steps 25 through 29 from all
at same distance from UUT as "Y" Test Locations shown in 1-2-4,
e st a b l i sh e d i n S t e p s 1 t h r o u g h 5 . Figure 20.
41. Perform Steps 30 through 38 from all
"Z" Test Locations shown in 1-2-4,
Figure 20.
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SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
SIGNAL GENERATOR (REPLY CHARACTERISTICS)
RF SIGNAL
Output Frequency: 1090 MHz (±10 kHz), DCXO controlled
Level (referenced to P1/F1): - 6 7 . 3 5 d B m ( ± 2 d B ) a t R F I / O C o n n e ct o r ( 1 9 . 5 d B

Attenuation) manually adjustable from nominal in
0 . 5 d B st e p s
Attenuation:
Range: 0 to 50 dB (automatically set according to antenna
s e p a r a t i o n d i s t a n c e s p e c i f i e d i n S e t u p o r m a n u a l l y se t i n
0 . 5 d B st e p s [ W h i sp e r - S h o u t M o n i t o r ] )
Accuracy: ±0.5 dB (0 to 40 dB)
REPLY
Reply Modes: C (with or without Altitude Reporting)

S (Downlink Formats [DF] 0, 16) (Squitter DF11)
PULSE CHARACTERISTICS (Measured at 50% Amplitude Points)
S p a ci n g :
ATCRBS:
F1 to F2: 2 0 . 3 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to C1: 1 . 4 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to A1: 2 . 9 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to C2: 4 . 3 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to A2: 5 . 8 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to C4: 7 . 2 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to A4: 8 . 7 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to B1: 1 1 . 6 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to D1: 1 3 . 0 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to B2: 1 4 . 5 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to D2: 1 5 . 9 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to B4: 1 7 . 4 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
F1 to D4: 1 8 . 8 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
Mode S:
P1 to P2: 1 . 0 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
P1 to P3: 3 . 5 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
P1 to P4: 4 . 5 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
P1 to D1: 8 . 0 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
D1 to Dn (n=2 to 112): ( 1 . 0 µ s t i m e s [ n - 1 ] ) ( ± 5 0 n s)
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SIGNAL GENERATOR (REPL Y CHARACTERISTICS) (cont)
PULSE CHARACTERISTICS (Measured at 50% Amplitude Points) (cont)
Widths:
ATCRBS: 0 . 4 5 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
Mode S:
P1 through P4: 0 . 5 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
D1 through D112: 0 . 5 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s ) p u l s e w i d t h i n a 1 . 0 0 µ s ( ± 5 0 n s)
c h i p ( b i t ) w i d t h ( P P M d a t a : f i r st h a l f = " 1 "
second half = "0")
R i se a n d F a l l T i m e s :
Rise Time (All Modes): 50 to 100 ns
Fall Time (All Modes): 50 to 200 ns
A m p l i t u d e L e ve l s:
All Pulses: ± 1 d B r e l a t i ve t o F 1 ( A T C R B S ) o r P 1 ( M o d e S ) l e ve l
DISPLAYED FUNCTIONS
P e r ce n t R e p l y : 0 to 100%
Resolution: 10%
Accuracy: ±1%
Range Delay (Selected Range plus

Antenna Separation Distance):
Range: 0.5 to 30 nmi
R e so l u t i o n : 5 0 n s st e p s
Accuracy: ±0.02 nmi
Range Rate: -1200 to +1200 kts

Resolution: 10 kts
Accuracy: ±10%
Altitude Range: -1000 to +126,700 feet

R e so l u t i o n : 100 feet
Altitude Rate: -10000 to +10000 fpm
R e so l u t i o n : 100 fpm
Accuracy: ±10%
Mode S Address: S e l e ct a b l e
Squitter Control: ON or OFF
Range: 0.8 to 1.2 sec
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UUT MEASUREMENTS (INTERROGATIONS)
F r e q u e n cy ( M o d e S ) ( A v e r a g e
over 30 sec of Operation):
Range: 1029.9 to 1030.1 MHz
Accuracy: ±10 kHz
Resolution: 1 kHz
P o w e r ( M o d e S ) ( A ve r a g e o ve r
30 sec of Operation):
Direct Connection-Peak Pulse
Power:
Range: +46 to +58 dBm (40 to 631 W)
Accuracy: ±1 dB
Resolution: 0.1 dB
Effective Radiated Power
(ERP) (Mode S):
Range: +48 to +56 dBm (63 to 398 W)
Detectable Modes: ATCRBS Only All-Call (Mode C)
Mode S Uplink Formats 0 and 16
P u l se S p a ci n g :
ATCRBS (Mode C All-Call):
S1 to P1:
Accepts: 2 . 0 µ s ( ± 2 0 0 n s)
Rejects: ±1.0 µs
P1 to P3:
Accepts: 2 1 . 0 µ s ( ± 2 0 0 n s)
Rejects: ±1.0 µs
P1 to P4:
Accepts: 2 3 . 0 µ s ( ± 2 5 0 n s)
Rejects: ±1.0 µs
Mode S:
P1 to P2:
Accepts: 2 . 0 µ s ( ± 1 0 0 n s)
Rejects: ±1.0 µs
P1 to SPR:
Accepts: 4 . 7 5 µ s ( ± 1 0 0 n s)
Rejects: ±1.0 µs
Simulated Transponder MTL: + 4 4 . 2 5 d B m ( ± 2 d B ) a t R F I / O C o n n e ct o r ( 1 9 . 5 d B

Attenuation) manually adjustable from nominal in
0 . 5 d B st e p s
ATCRBS Suppression Detection:
Rejects: P 2 o r S 1 > 0 . 5 d B a b o v e L e v e l o f P 1 ( < 1 0 % r e p l i e s)
Accepts: P2 or S1 >0.5 dB below MTL (>90% replies)
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TEST ANTENNA
Remote Antenna VSWR: <1.5:1

Gain: 9.5 dB typically, specified on the antenna
Range: 6 ft (1.83 m) to 500 ft (152.4 m)
BATTERY OPERATION
Duration: 1 . 5 h o u r s b e f o r e r e ch a r g e a t 2 5 ° C
Automatic Shutoff: A f t e r 1 5 m i n o f n o n - u se
PO WER REQ UIREMENT S
Source Voltage and Frequency: 100 to 120 VAC at 60 Hz

220 to 240 VAC at 50 Hz
Power Consumption: 3 7 W M a xi m u m
34 W Nominal at 115 VAC
26 W Nominal at 230 VAC
Nominal Input Current: 0.4 A at 115 VAC
0.2 A at 230 VAC
FUSE REQ UIREMENTS
F1 and F2:
100 to 120 VAC: 1 . 0 A , 2 5 0 V , T yp e F
220 to 240 VAC: 0 . 5 A , 2 5 0 V , T yp e F
SAF ETY
T h i s i n s t r u m e n t i s d e s i g n e d t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f E N 6 1 0 1 0 - 1 / I E C 1 0 1 0 - 1 , f o r C l a ss 1
portable equipment and is for use in a pollution degree 2 environment. The equipment is designed
to operate from an installation category II supply, to environmental conditions specified in
paragraph 1.4 of EN61010-1.
O PERATIO NAL ENVIRO NMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
T h i s i n s t r u m e n t o p e r a t e s o v e r t e m p e r a t u r e e xt r e m e s o f - 2 0 ° t o + 5 0 ° C .
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SECTION 4 - SHIPPING
1. SHIPPING TEST SETS
1.1 INFORMATION 1.2 REPACKING PROCEDURE

Test Sets returned to factory for calibration, O M a k e s u r e b o t t o m p a c k i n g m o l d i s se a t e d
service or repair must be repackaged and on floor of shipping container.
sh i p p e d a c c o r d i n g t o t h e f o l l o w i n g co n d i t i o n s :
O C a r e f u l l y w r a p T e s t S e t w i t h p o l ye t h yl e n e
A u t h o r i za t i o n sheeting to protect finish.
Do not return any products to factory without O Place Test Set into shipping container,
f i r s t r e c e i vi n g a u t h o r i z a t i o n f r o m A e r o f l e x ma ki n g su r e T e st S e t i s se cu r e l y se a t e d i n
Customer Service Department. bottom packing mold.
CONTACT: Aeroflex O P l a c e t o p p a c k i n g m o l d o v e r t o p o f T e st S e t
Customer Service a n d p r e s s d o w n u n t i l m o l d r e s t s so l i d l y i n
bottom packing mold.
Telephone: (800) 835-2350
FAX: (316) 524-2623 O C l o s e s h i p p i n g c o n t a i n e r l i d s a n d se a l w i t h
email: s e r v i c e @ a e r o f l e x. co m shipping tape or an industrial stapler. Tie
a l l s i d e s o f c o n t a i n e r w i t h b r e a k r e si st a n t
Tagging Test Sets rope, twine or equivalent.
All Test Sets must be tagged with:
O Identification and address of owner.
O Nature of service or repair required.
O Model Number.
O Serial Number.
Shipping Containers
T e st S e t s m u s t b e r e p a c k a g e d i n o r i g i n a l
shipping containers using original packing
m o l d s. I f o r i g i n a l s h i p p i n g c o n t a i n e r s a n d
materials are not available, contact Aeroflex
C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e f o r s h i p p i n g i n s t r u ct i o n s.
Freight Costs
All freight costs on non-warranty shipments are
assumed by the customer. (See “Warranty
Packet” for freight charge policy on warranty
claims.)
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TOP PACKING
MOLD
TEST INSTRUMENT
WRAPPED WITH
POLYETHYLENE
HOLD DOWN SHEETING
STRAP
BOTTOM PACKING
MOLD
SHIPPING CONTAINER
Repacking Procedure
Figure 1
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SECTION 5 - STORAGE
1. STO RING TEST SETS

Perform the following storage precautions
w h e n e v e r t h e T e s t S e t i s s t o r e d f o r e xt e n d e d
periods:
O D i s c o n n e c t T e s t S e t f r o m a n y e l e ct r i ca l
power source.
O D i sco n n e c t a n d s t o r e a c p o w e r ca b l e a n d
other accessories with Test Set.
O Cover Test Set to prevent dust and debris

f r o m co v e r i n g a n d e n t e r i n g T e s t S e t .
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APPENDIX A - CONNECTOR PIN-OUT TABLES
1. TABLE OF I/O CONNECTORS
CONNECTOR TYPE SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE INPUT/OUTPUT

J10050 IEC-320 AC PWR ac Line Power INPUT
J10053 LEMO COMM RS-232C INPUT/OUTPUT
Refer to Appendix A, Table 2 for COMM Connector Pin-Out description.
J10054 BNC INTERR VIDEO VIDEO (Direct OUTPUT
Connection
Only)
J10055 BNC SYNC TTL OUTPUT
J10056 BNC MONITOR TTL VIDEO OUTPUT
J10057 BNC ANTENNA RF INPUT/OUTPUT
J10058 TNC RF I/O RF INPUT/OUTPUT
I / O C o n n e ct o r s
Table 1
2. CO MM CO NNECTO R ( J10053) PIN- O UT TABLE
PIN NO. SIGNAL NAME SIGNAL TYPE INPUT/OUTPUT POLARITY

1 EXT SYNC TTL OUTPUT RISING EDGE
2 EXT PULSE TTL INPUT ACTIVE LOW
3 EXT DPSK IN TTL INPUT
4 EXT DPSK OUT CMOS OUTPUT
5 SPARE
6 TXD BIPOLAR OUTPUT
7 DTR BIPOLAR OUTPUT ACTIVE LOW
8 RXD BIPOLAR INPUT
9 CTS BIPOLAR INPUT ACTIVE LOW
10 GND OUTPUT GROUND
P i n - O u t f o r C O M M C o n n e ct o r
Table 2
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APPENDIX B - SIGNAL FORMATS
1. OPER A T ING GOAL S
M o d e S c o m b i n e s s e c o n d a r y s u r v e i l l a n ce r a d a r 2.3 DATA LINK COMMUNICATIONS

a n d a g r o u n d - a i r - g r o u n d d a t a l i n k s y st e m t o
provide aircraft surveillance and T h e d i s c r e t e a d d r e s s i n g a n d d i g i t a l e n co d i n g
communications necessary for supporting a l l o w M o d e S t r a n s m i s s i o n s t o b e u se d a s
automated ATC in dense traffic environments. digital data links. Interrogation and reply
Mode S provides common-channel f o r m a t s o f t h e M o d e S syst e m co n t a i n
i n t e r o p e r a t i o n w i t h t h e A T C b e a c o n syst e m a n d s u f f i c i e n t c o d i n g s p a c e t o t r a n s m i t d a t a . M o st
may be implemented over an extended Mode S data link transmissions are handled as
ATCRBS-to-Mode S transition period. In one 56-bit message included as part of long
supporting ATC automation, Mode S provides 1 1 2 - b i t i n t e r r o g a t i o n s o r r e p l i e s. T h e
t h e r e l i a b l e co m m u n i ca t i o n s n e ce ssa r y f o r d a t a transmissions include the message in addition
link services. t o s u r v e i l l a n c e d a t a , a n d i s g e n e r a l l y u se d i n
place of a surveillance interrogation and/or
2. MO DE S MESSAG E CO NTENT reply.
A n e f f i c i e n t t r a n s m i s s i o n o f l o n g e r m e ssa g e s i s
2.1 ADDRESS/PARITY (FIELD AP)
a c c o m p l i s h e d b y t h e e x t e n d e d l e n g t h m e ssa g e
All discrete Mode S interrogations (56-bit or ( E L M ) ca p a b i l i t y ( U F 2 4 a n d D F 2 4 ) . U si n g t h i s
112-bit) and replies (except the All Call reply) capability, a sequence of up to sixteen 80-bit
co n t a i n t h e 2 4 - b i t d i s c r e t e a d d r e s s o f t h e M o d e message segments (each with a 112-bit
S t r a n s p o n d e r u p o n w h i c h 2 4 e r r o r - d e t e ct i n g t r a n sm i ssi o n ) i s t r a n sm i t t e d , e i t h e r g r o u n d - t o -
p a r i t y ch e ck b i t s a r e o v e r l a i d . I n t h e A l l C a l l air or air-to-ground and is acknowledged with a
r e p l y, t h e 2 4 p a r i t y c h e c k b i t s a r e o v e r l a i d o n single reply/interrogation. ELMs do not
the address of the Mode S interrogator. The c o n t a i n s u r v e i l l a n c e d a t a a n d t h u s ca n n o t
t e xt o f t h e r e p l y i n c l u d e s t h e d i s c r e t e a d d r e s s su b st i t u t e f o r a su r ve i l l a n ce i n t e r r o g a t i o n - r e p l y
of the transponder. cycl e .
2.2 SURVEILLANCE 3. SIGNAL FORMATS
The primary function of Mode S is surveillance. Signal formats for uplink and downlink
F o r t h e M o d e S t r a n s p o n d e r , t h i s f u n ct i o n i s messages are outlined in Chapter 2, RTCA DO-
a cco m p l i sh e d b y u s i n g s h o r t ( 5 6 - b i t ) 181 and Chapter 2, Volume I of RTCA DO-185.
t r a n sm i ssi o n s i n b o t h d i r e c t i o n s . I n t h e s e T a b l e s 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 a n d 5 i n A p p e n d i x B co n t a i n
transmissions, the aircraft reports altitude the signal formats and definitions. Data is
(DF04) or ATCRBS 4096 code as well as flight e x p r e s s e d i n d e c i m a l u n l e s s o t h e r w i se
s t a t u s ( a i r b o r n e , o n t h e g r o u n d , a l e r t , S p e ci a l sp e ci f i e d . R e f e r t o A p p e n d i x B , T a b l e 6 f o r
Position Identification [SPI], etc.). c o n v e r s i o n t o h e x a d e c i m a l , o c t a l o r b i n a r y.
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FORMAT
NO. UF
0 (0 0000) ⎯ 3 ⎯ ( R L : 1 ) ⎯ 4 ⎯ ( A Q : 1 ) ( B D : 8 ) ⎯ 1 0 ⎯ ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . S h o r t A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
1 (0 0001) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
2 (0 0010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
3 (0 0011) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
4 (0 0100) (PC:3) (RR:5) (DI:3) (SD:16) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , A l t i t u d e R e q u e st
5 (0 0101) (PC:3) (RR:5) (DI:3) (SD:16) ( A P - 2 4 ) . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , I d e n t i t y R e q u e st
6 (0 0110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
7 (0 0111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
8 (0 1000) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
9 (0 1001) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
10 (0 1010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
11 (0 1011) (PR:4) (II:4)⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 19 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24) ................ Mode S Only All Call
12 (0 1100) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
13 (0 1101) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
14 (0 1110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
15 (0 1111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
1 6 ( 1 0 0 0 0 ) ⎯ 3 ⎯ ( R L : 1 ) ⎯ 4 ⎯ ( A Q : 1 ) ⎯ 1 8 ⎯ ( M U : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . L o n g A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
17 (1 0001) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
18 (1 0010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
19 (1 0011) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
20 (1 0100) ( P C : 3 ) ( R R : 5 ) ( D I : 3 ) ( S D : 1 6 ) ( M A : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . C o m m - A , A l t i t u d e R e q u e st
21 (1 0101) ( P C : 3 ) ( R R : 5 ) ( D I : 3 ) ( S D : 1 6 ) ( M A : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . C o m m - A , I d e n t i t y R e q u e st
22 (1 0110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
23 (1 0111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (AP:24)
24 (1 1xxx) (RC:2) (NC:4) ( MC : 8 0 ) (AP:24) ........................Comm-C (ELM)
NOTE: ( X X : M ) r e p r e s e n t s a f i e l d d e s i g n a t e d X X co n t a i n i n g M n u m b e r o f a ssi g n e d b i t s.
NOTE: ⎯ N ⎯ r e p r e s e n t s f r e e c o d i n g s p a c e w i t h N a v a i l a b l e b i t s , c o d e d a s Z e r o s f o r t r a n s m i s si o n .
NOTE: F o r U p l i n k F o r m a t s ( U F ) 0 t h r o u g h 2 3 , t h e f o r m a t n u m b e r co r r e sp o n d s t o t h e b i n a r y co d e
in the first 5 bits of the interrogation. Format number 24 is arbitrarily defined as the
f o r m a t b e g i n n i n g w i t h O n e s i n t h e f i r s t t w o b i t p o s i t i o n s . T h e f o l l o w i n g t h r e e b i t s ( xxx)
vary with the interrogation content.
NOTE: All formats are shown for completeness, although a number of them are unused.
Overview of Mode S Interrogation Formats
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0 ( 0 0 0 0 0 ) ( V S : 1 ) ( C C : 1 ) - 1 - ( S L : 3 ) - 2 - ( R I : 4 ) - 2 - ( A C : 1 3 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . S h o r t A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
1 (0 0001) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
2 (0 0010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
3 (0 0011) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
4 (0 0100) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (AC:13) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , A l t i t u d e R e p l y
5 (0 0101) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (ID:13) ( A P - 2 4 ) . . . . . S u r ve i l l a n ce , I d e n t i t y R e p l y
6 (0 0110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
7 (0 0111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
8 (0 1000) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
9 (0 1001) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
10 (0 1010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
11 (0 1011) (CA:3) (AA:24) ( P I : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . A l l C a l l R e p l y/ S q u i t t e r
12 (0 1100) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
13 (0 1101) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
14 (0 1110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
15 (0 1111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
16 (1 0000) ( V S : 1 ) - 2 - ( S L : 3 ) - 2 - ( R I : 4 ) - 2 - ( A C : 1 3 ) ( M V : 5 6 ) ( A P : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . L o n g A i r - A i r S u r ve i l l a n ce
17 (1 0001) (CA:3) (AA:24) (ME:56) ( P I : 2 4 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E xt e n d e d S q u i t t e r
18 (1 0010) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
19 (1 0011) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
20 (1 0100) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (AC:13) (MB:56) (AP:24) ...........Comm-B, Altitude Reply
21 (1 0101) (FS:3) (DR:5) (UM:6) (ID:13) (MB:56) (AP:24) ........... Comm-B, Identity Reply
22 (1 0110) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
23 (1 0111) ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ 27 or 83 ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯ (P:24)
24 (1 1xxx) (K E : 1 ) (ND:4) (MD:80) (AP:24) ....................... Comm-D (ELM)
NOTE: ( X X : M ) r e p r e s e n t s a f i e l d d e si g n a t e d X X co n t a i n i n g M n u m b e r o f a ssi g n e d b i t s.
NOTE: ( P : 2 4 ) r e p r e s e n t s a 2 4 - b i t f i e l d r e se r ve d f o r p a r i t y i n f o r m a t i o n .
NOTE: ⎯ N ⎯ r e p r e s e n t s f r e e c o d i n g s p a c e w i t h N a v a i l a b l e b i t s , c o d e d a s Z e r o s f o r t r a n sm i ssi o n .
NOTE: F o r D o w n l i n k F o r m a t s ( D F ) 0 t h r o u g h 2 3 , t h e f o r m a t n u m b e r co r r e sp o n d s t o t h e b i n a r y
c o d e i n t h e f i r s t 5 b i t s o f t h e r e p l y. F o r m a t n u m b e r 2 4 i s a r b i t r a r i l y d e f i n e d a s t h e f o r m a t
beginning with Ones in the first two bit positions. The following three bits (xxx) vary with
the reply content.
NOTE: All formats are shown for completeness, although a number of them are unused.
O v e r vi e w O f M o d e S R e p l y F o r m a t s
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FIELD FIELD BITS POSITION UP DOWN CONTENT
AA 24 9-32 X The aircraft address announced in the clear,
used in DF=11, 17.
AC 13 20-32 X The altitude code used in formats DF=0, 4,
16 and 20. All bits are Zeros if altitude
information is not available. Contains
metric altitude if M-bit (26) is One.
AP 24 33-56 X X P a r i t y o ve r l a i d o n t h e A d d r e ss a p p e a r s a t
24 89-112 the end of all transmissions, uplink and
downlink, with the exception of format
DF=11.
AQ 1 14 X Designates formats UF=0, 16 as acquisition
t r a n sm i ssi o n s. B i t 1 4 ( R I , D F = 0 , 1 6 ) ,
r e p e a t s A Q a s r e ce i ve d b y t r a n sp o n d e r .
BD 8 15-22 X Contains the identity of the ground-initiated
C o m m - B r e g i st e r co n t e n t s t o a p p e a r i n t h e
MV field of the corresponding reply, used in
UF=0.
CA 3 6-8 X U se d i n D F = 1 1 , S q u i t t e r o r A l l C a l l r e p l y, t o
r e p o r t t r a n sp o n d e r ca p a b i l i t y. C o d e s a r e :
0 = Level 1, no communications capability
( su r ve i l l a n ce o n l y, ) T r a n sp o n d e r a cce p t s
U F = 0 , 4 , 5 , 1 1 ; T r a n sp o n d e r t r a n sm i t s
DF=0, 4, 5, 11.
1 = L e ve l 2 , C o m m - A a n d C o m m - B
capability, Transponder accepts UF=0,
4 , 5 , 1 1 , 2 0 , 2 1 ; T r a n sp o n d e r t r a n sm i t s
DF=0, 4, 5, 11, 20, 21.
2 = L e ve l 3 , C o m m - A , C o m m - B a n d u p l i n k
ELM capability, Transponder accepts
U F = 0 , 4 , 5 , 1 1 , 2 0 , 2 1 , 2 4 ; T r a n sp o n d e r
t r a n sm i t s D F = 0 , 4 , 5 , 1 1 , 2 0 , 2 1 .
3 = Level 4, Comm-A, Comm-B, uplink and
downlink ELM capability, Transponder
a cce p t s U F = 0 , 4 , 5 , 1 1 , 2 0 , 2 1 , 2 4 ;
T r a n sp o n d e r t r a n sm i t s D F = 0 , 4 , 5 , 1 1 ,
20, 21, 24.
4 = Level 2, 3 or 4; ability to set code 7, and
is on the ground.
5 = Level 2, 3 or 4; ability to set code 7, and
is airborne.
6 = Level 2,3 or 4; ability to set code 7.
7 = DR≠0 or FS=3,4 or 5.
N O T E : C o d e s 4 - 7 a r e f o r sq u i t t e r s o n l y.
CC 1 7 X Indicates transponder has ability to support
crosslink capability (decode the contents of
the UF=0 BD field and respond with the
contents of the specified ground-initiated
C o m m - B r e g i st e r i n t h e M V f i e l d o f t h e
corresponding DF=16 reply. Used in DF=0.
Overview of Format Definitions
Table 3
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DF 5 1-5 X The first field in all downlink formats is the
transmission descriptor.
DI 3 14-16 X I d e n t i f i e s c o d i n g c o n t a i n e d i n t h e S D co d e s
are:
0 = SD has Interrogator Identifier (IIS).
1 = S D co n t a i n s ( I I S , M B S , M E S , L O S , R S S ,
TMS).
2 - 6 = N o t a ssi g n e d .
DR 5 9-13 X R e q u e s t s e x t r a c t i o n o f d o w n l i n k m e ssa g e s
f r o m t h e t r a n sp o n d e r b y t h e i n t e r r o g a t o r
and appears in formats DF=4, 5, 20, 21.
The codes are:
0 = No downlink request.
1 = R e q u e st t o se n d C o m m - B m e ssa g e ( B b i t
se t ) ,
2 = T C A S i n f o r m a t i o n a va i l a b l e .
3 = T C A S i n f o r m a t i o n a v a i l a b l e a n d r e q u e st
t o se n d C o m m - B m e ssa g e .
4 = Comm-B Broadcast #1 available.
5 = Comm-B Broadcast #2 available.
6 = TCAS information and Comm-B
Broadcast #1 available.
7 = TCAS information and Comm-B
Broadcast #2 available.
8-15 = Not assigned.
1 6 - 3 1 = R e q u e st t o se n d n - se g m e n t s,
signified by 15 + n.
C o d e s 1 - 1 5 t a ke p r i o r i t y o ve r co d e s 1 6 - 3 1 .
FS 3 6-8 X R e p o r t s f l i g h t st a t u s o f a i r cr a f t a n d i s u se d
in formats DF=4, 5, 20, 21. Codes are:
ON THE
CODE ALERT SPI AIRBORNE GROUND
0 no no yes no
1 no no no yes
2 yes no yes no
3 yes no no yes
4 yes yes either
5 no yes either
6, 7 are not assigned.
ID 13 2-32 X T h e 4 0 9 6 i d e n t i f i c a t i o n c o d e , n u m b e r s , a s,
se t b y t h e p i l o t , i n D F = 5 , 2 1 .
II 4 10-13 X Identifies the interrogator and appears in
UF=11, the Mode S Only All Call.
N O T E : T h e s a m e i n f o r m a t i o n m a y a l so
appear in the IIS subfields.
O ve r vi e w o f F o r m a t D e f i n i t i o n s
T a b l e 3 ( co n t )
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KE 1 4 X Defines the content of the ND and MD fields
in Comm-D replies, DF=24.
MA 56 33-88 X M e ssa g e s d i r e ct e d t o t h e a i r cr a f t , p a r t o f
C o m m - A i n t e r r o g a t i o n s, U F = 2 0 , 2 1 .
ADS 8 33-40 X Defines the content of the MA message field
in Comm-A requests and is expressed in two
g r o u p s o f 4 b i t s e a ch , A D S 1 ( 3 3 - 3 6 ) a n d
ADS2 (37-40).
ADS1 4 33-36 X P a r t o f t h e A - D e f i n i t i o n S u b f i e l d a n d i s se t
t o 0 f o r T C A S S e n si t i vi t y L e ve l C o m m a n d s.
ADS2 4 37-40 X P a r t o f t h e A - D e f i n i t i o n S u b f i e l d a n d i s se t
t o 5 f o r T C A S S e n si t i vi t y L e ve l C o m m a n d s.
SLC 4 41-44 X S e n si t i vi t y L e ve l C o m m a n d f o r t h e T C A S
a i r cr a f t . T h e co d e s a r e :
0 = No command.
1 = N o t A ssi g n e d .
2 = S e l e ct T A _ O N L Y m o d e o f o p e r a t i o n .
3 = S e t T C A S S e n si t i vi t y L e ve l t o 3 .
8 - 1 4 = N o t A ssi g n e d .
15 = Cancel previous Sensitivity Level.
MB 56 33-88 X M e ssa g e s t o b e t r a n sm i t t e d t o i n t e r r o g a t o r ,
p a r t o f t h e C o m m - B r e p l i e s, D F = 2 0 , 2 1 .
The field contains Data Link, Capability
R e p o r t s o r A i r cr a f t I d e n t i f i ca t i o n R e p o r t s o r
T C A S R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y R e p o r t s.
ACS 20 45-64 X Comm-A capability subfield reports data link
service(s) supported by the installation. If
all bits are Zeros, no Comm-A data link
se r vi ce s a r e su p p o r t e d .
AIS 48 41-88 X A i r cr a f t I d e n t i f i ca t i o n , r e p o r t e d w h e n a
su r ve i l l a n ce o r C o m m - A i n t e r r o g a t i o n
( U F = 4 , 5 , 2 0 , 2 1 ) co n t a i n s R R = 1 8 a n d
D I = a n yt h i n g b u t 7 . A I S co n t a i n s u p t o e i g h t
6-bit characters as defined in Table 4.
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MB ARA 14 41-54 X T C A S R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y R e p o r t i n d i ca t i n g
cu r r e n t A ct i ve R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r i e s ( i f a n y)
g e n e r a t e d b y o w n T C A S u n i t a g a i n st o n e o r
m o r e t h r e a t a i r cr a f t . E a ch b i t i n d i ca t e s a
specific resolution advisory with One being
active and Zero being inactive. Bit
indications are:
41-Climb.
4 2 - D o n ’t d e s c e n d .
4 3 - D o n ’t d e s c e n d f a s t e r t h a n 5 0 0 F P M .
4 4 - D o n ’t d e s c e n d f a s t e r t h a n 1 0 0 0 F P M .
45-Don’t descend faster than 2000 FPM.
46-Descend.
47-Don't climb.
48-Don't climb faster than 500 FPM.
4 9 - D o n ' t cl i m b f a st e r t h a n 1 0 0 0 F P M .
5 0 - D o n ' t cl i m b f a st e r t h a n 2 0 0 0 F P M .
51-Turn left.
52-Turn right.
53-Don't turn left.
54-Don't turn right.
BCS 16 65-80 X C o m m - B c a p a b i l i t y s u b f i e l d r e p o r t s i n st a l l e d
data sources that can be accessed by the
ground for transmission via a ground-
i n i t i a t e d C o m m - B . I f a l l b i t s a r e Z e r o s, n o
data is accessible by a ground-initiated
Comm-B.
BDS 8 33-40 X D e f i n e s t h e c o n t e n t o f t h e M B m e ssa g e f i e l d
in reply to ground-initiated Comm-B and is
e x p r e s s e d i n t w o g r o u p s o f 4 b i t s e a ch ,
BDS1 (33-36) and BDS2 (37-40).
BDS1 4 33-36 X C o r r e sp o n d s w i t h R R i n U F = 4 , 5 , 2 0 , 2 1 .
The codes are:
0 = M B co n t a i n s A i r - i n i t i a t e d C o m m - B .
1 = MB contains Data Link Capability
Report.
2 = M B co n t a i n s A i r cr a f t I d e n t i f i ca t i o n .
3 = M B co n t a i n s T C A S R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y.
4-15 = Not assigned.
BDS2 4 37-40 X B a si c r e p o r t u se s B D S 2 = 0 . M o r e co m p l e x
Mode S installations report additional
c a p a b i l i t i e s i n v a r i o u s f o r m a t s a s si g n e d t o
B D S 2 co d e s o t h e r t h a n 0 a s r e q u e st e d b y
i n t e r r o g a t o r , s p e c i f i e d i n t h e R R S su b f i e l d
of SD.
CFS 4 41-44 X Continuation subfield contains the BDS2
value of the next additional capability report
available from the installation.
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MB ECS 8 81-88 X Data Link Capability subfield reports ELM
capability of installation. No ELM data link
s e r v i c e s a r e s u p p o r t e d i f a l l b i t s a r e Z e r o s.
MTE 1 60 X Multiple Threat Encounter bit indicates ≥2
si m u l t a n e o u s T C A S t h r e a t s.
RAC 4 55-58 X Resolution Advisory Complements subfield
indicates currently active resolution,
advisory complements (if any) received from
a l l o t h e r T C A S a i r cr a f t w i t h o n - b o a r d
resolution capability. Bits are set to One
w h e n a ct i ve a n d Z e r o w h e n i n a ct i ve . B i t
indications are:
5 5 - D o n ’t d e s c e n d .
5 6 - D o n ’t c l i m b .
57-Don’t turn left.
58-Don't turn right.
RAT 1 59 X R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y T e r m i n a t e d i n d i ca t o r i s
se t t o O n e f o r 1 8 se co n d s ( ± 1 s e c o n d )
following termination of a previously
reported resolution advisory.
TID 26 33-88 X Threat Identity Data subfield contains data
a cco r d i n g t o T T I f i e l d . I f T T I = 1 , T I D
co n t a i n s M o d e S a d d r e ss o f t h r e a t i n b i t s
63-85 (bits 87-88 are Zero). If TTI=2, TID
contains altitude, range and bearing data.
TIDA 13 63-75 X Threat Identity Data, Altitude subfield
reports Mode C altitude code of the threat.
TIDB 6 83-88 X T h r e a t I d e n t i t y, B e a r i n g su b f i e l d r e p o r t s
m o st r e ce n t b e a r i n g o f t h e t h r e a t .
TIDR 7 76-82 X T h r e a t I d e n t i t y, R a n g e su b f i e l d r e p o r t s m o st
r e ce n t r a n g e o f t h e t h r e a t .
TTI 2 61-62 X Threat Type Indicator subfield defines type
of data in TID field.
MC 80 9-88 X Comm-C field contains one segment of a
sequence of segments transmitted to the
t r a n sp o n d e r i n t h e E L M m o d e . M C i s p a r t o f
UF=24.
IIS 4 9-12 (if X I n t e r r o g a t o r I d e n t i f i e r su b f i e l d r e p o r t s t h e
RC=0 to 2) identity of the interrogator (See SD and UM
or 25-28 (if fields).
RC=3)
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SRS 16 9-24 X I f a C o m m - C i n t e r r o g a t i o n ( U F = 2 4 ) co n t a i n s
R C = 3 , t h e S R S su b f i e l d co n t a i n s a l i st o f
se g m e n t r e q u e st - a u t h o r i za t i o n s f o r D E L M s
i n t h e 1 6 - b i t ( 9 - 2 4 ) S R S su b f i e l d . S t a r t i n g
w i t h b i t 9 , d e n o t i n g t h e f i r s t s e g m e n t , e a ch
o f t h e f o l l o w i n g b i t s i s se t t o O n e i f t h e
t r a n sm i ssi o n o f t h e co r r e sp o n d i n g se g m e n t
i s r e q u e st e d . R e f e r t o T a b l e 5 .
MD 80 9-88 X Comm-D field, part of DF=24, contains one
segment of a sequence of segments
t r a n sm i t t e d b y t h e t r a n sp o n d e r i n t h e E L M
m o d e . I t m a y co n t a i n a su m m a r y o f
received MC segments of an uplink ELM.
TAS 16 17-32 X Reports segments received in a Comm-C
sequence. Starting with bit 17 denoting the
first segment, each successive bit is One if
t h e c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e g m e n t w a s r e ce i ve d .
T A S a p p e a r s i f K E = 1 i n t h e sa m e r e p l y.
R e f e r t o T a b l e 5 f o r va l u e s.
ME 56 33-88 X E xt e n d e d sq u i t t e r m e ssa g e , p a r t o f D F = 1 7 ,
contains broadcast messages.
MU 56 33-88 X F i e l d , p a r t o f t h e l o n g a i r - a i r s u r v e i l l a n ce
i n t e r r o g a t i o n U F = 1 6 , co n t a i n s i n f o r m a t i o n
u se d i n a i r - t o - a i r e xch a n g e s ( T C A S ,
R e so l u t i o n M e ssa g e s a n d T C A S B r o a d ca st
M e ssa g e s) .
CHC 3 47-49 X C a n c e l H o r i z o n t a l R e s o l u t i o n A d v i so r y
C o m p l e m e n t . I n T C A S R e so l u t i o n
M e ssa g e s t r a n sm i t t e d b y T C A S w i t h o u t
h o r i zo n t a l r e so l u t i o n ca p a b i l i t y, C H C i s se t
t o 0 . T h e co d e s a r e :
0 = No cancellation.
1 = C a n ce l , d o n ’t t u r n l e f t .
2 = C a n ce l , d o n ’t t u r n r i g h t .
3 - 7 = N o t a ssi g n e d .
CVC 2 43-44 X C a n ce l V e r t i ca l R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y
Complement. The codes are:
0 = No cancellation.
1 = C a n c e l , d o n ’t d e s c e n d .
2 = Cancel, don’t climb.
3 = Not assigned.
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HRC 3 50-52 X H o r i zo n t a l R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y C o m p l e m e n t .
I n T C A S R e so l u t i o n M e ssa g e s t r a n sm i t t e d
b y T C A S w i t h o u t h o r i zo n t a l r e so l u t i o n
ca p a b i l i t y, H R C i s se t t o 0 . T h e co d e s a r e :
0 = No horizontal resolution advisory
complement sent.
1 = I n t r u d e r T C A S se n se i s t u r n l e f t / d o n o t
turn left.
2 = I n t r u d e r T C A S se n se i s t u r n l e f t / d o n o t
turn right.
3 - 4 = N o t a ssi g n e d .
5 = I n t r u d e r T C A S se n se i s t u r n r i g h t / d o n o t
turn left.
6 = I n t r u d e r T C A S se n se i s t u r n r i g h t / d o n o t
turn right.
7 = Not assigned.
MU HSB 5 56-60 X E n co d e d S e n se B i t s f o r H o r i zo n t a l
Resolution Complements provide a parity
coding field protecting the six horizontal
se n se b i t s ( C H C a n d H R C ) a n d a r e u se d i n
TCAS III Resolution Messages.
MID 24 65-88 X Contains discrete address of interrogating
a i r cr a f t a n d i s i n T C A S R e so l u t i o n
A d vi so r i e s L o ck R e q u e st s, T C A S R e so l u t i o n
M e ssa g e s a n d T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s.
N O T E : T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e i s se n t a t
10-second intervals.
MTB 1 42 X Multiple Threat Bit indicates more than one
T C A S t h r e a t w h e n se t t o O n e a n d n o m o r e
t h a n o n e t h r e a t w h e n se t t o Z e r o .
UDS 8 33-40 X Defines the content of the MU message field
and is expressed in two 4-bit groups, UDS1
(33-36) and UDS2 (37-40).
UDS1 4 33-36 X I s se t t o 3 f o r T C A S R e so l u t i o n M e ssa g e s
a n d T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s.
UDS2 4 37-40 X I s se t t o 0 f o r T C A S R e s o l u t i o n M e s s a g e s o r
se t t o 2 f o r T C A S B r o a d ca st M e ssa g e s.
VRC 2 45-46 X V e r t i ca l R e so l u t i o n A d vi so r y, C o m p l e m e n t .
The codes are:
0 = No vertical resolution advisory
complement sent.
1 = Don’t descend.
2 = Don’t climb.
3 = Not assigned.
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MU VSB 4 61-64 X E n co d e d S e n se B i t s f o r V e r t i ca l R e so l u t i o n
Complements provide a parity coding field
t o p r o t e ct f o u r ve r t i ca l se n se b i t s ( C V C a n d
V R C ) i n a l l T C A S R e so l u t i o n M e ssa g e s. I f
bits 43-46 do not agree with bits 61-64, the
T C A S r e ce i ve r a ssu m e s a n e r r o r a n d
d i sr e g a r d s m e ssa g e . B i t s a r e a s f o l l o w s:
43 44 45 46 61 62 63 64
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0
0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1
0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1
0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1
0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1
0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0
0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0
1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
1 0 0 1 0 0 1 1
1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0
1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0
1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0
1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0
1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
MV 56 33-88 X F i e l d , p a r t o f t h e l o n g a i r - a i r s u r v e i l l a n ce
r e p l y D F = 1 6 , c o n t a i n s i n f o r m a t i o n u se d i n
a i r - t o - a i r e xch a n g e s ( C o o r d i n a t i o n R e p l y
M e ssa g e ) .
ARA 14 41-54 X Same as in MB field.
MTE 1 60 X Same as in MB field.
RAC 4 55-58 X Same as in MB field.
RAT 1 59 X Same as in MB field.
VDS 8 33-40 X D e f i n e s t h e c o n t e n t o f t h e M V m e ssa g e f i e l d
a n d i s e xp r e sse d i n t w o 4 - b i t g r o u p s, V D S 1
(33-36) and VDS2 (37-40).
VDS1 4 33-36 X I s se t t o 3 f o r C o o r d i n a t i o n R e p l y M e ssa g e .
VDS2 4 37-40 X I s se t t o 0 f o r C o o r d i n a t i o n R e p l y M e ssa g e .
NC 4 5-8 X P r o v i d e s t h e s e g m e n t n u m b e r t r a n sm i t t e d i n
an uplink ELM and is part of a Comm-C
interrogation, UF=24.
ND 4 5-8 X P r o v i d e s t h e s e g m e n t n u m b e r t r a n sm i t t e d i n
a downlink ELM and is part of a Comm-D
r e p l y, D F = 2 4 .
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PC 3 6-8 X Contains operating commands to the
transponder and is part of surveillance and
Comm-A interrogations UF=4, 5, 20, 21.
The codes are:
0 = No changes in transponder state.
1 = Non-selective All Call lockout.
2 = Not assigned.
3 = Not assigned.
4 = C a n ce l B .
5 = Cancel C.
6 = Cancel D.
7 = Not assigned.
PI 24 33-56 X Contains the parity overlaid on the
i n t e r r o g a t o r i d e n t i t y co d e . P I i s p a r t o f t h e
r e p l y, D F = 1 1 , t o t h e M o d e S O n l y A l l C a l l .
PR 4 6-9 X Field contains commands to the transponder
specifying the reply probability to the Mode
S Only All Call interrogation, UF=11
co n t a i n i n g t h e P R . A co m m a n d t o d i sr e g a r d
any lockout state can also be given. The
assigned codes are:
0 = Reply with probability = 1.
1 = Reply with probability = ½.
2 = Reply with probability = ¼.
3 = Reply with probability = 1/8.
4 = Reply with probability = 1/16.
5,6,7 = Do not Reply.
8 = Disregard lockout, reply with probability
= 1.
9 = Disregard lockout, reply with probability
= ½.
10 = Disregard lockout, reply with,
probability = ¼.
11 = Disregard lockout, reply with
probability = 1/8.
12 = Disregard lockout, reply with
probability = 1/16.
1 3 , 1 4 , 1 5 = D o n o t r e p l y.
NOTE: On receipt of a Mode S Only All Call
containing a PR code other than 0 or
8 , t r a n sp o n d e r e xe cu t e s a r a n d o m
process and makes a reply decision
for the interrogation in accordance
with the commanded probability.
Random occurrence of replies
enables interrogator to acquire
closely spaced aircraft when replies
would otherwise synchronously
garble each other.
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RC 2 3-4 X Designates transmitted segment as initial,
intermediate or final if coded 0, 1 or 2
r e sp e ct i ve l y. R C = 3 i s u se d t o r e q u e st
C o mm- D D E L M s b y the transponder. R C i s
part of Comm-C interrogation, UF=24.
RI 4 14-17 X I n f o r m a t i o n i n D F = 0 , 1 6 . T h e co d e s a r e :
0 = No on-board TCAS.
1 = Not assigned.
2 = O n - b o a r d T C A S w i t h r e so l u t i o n
capability inhibited.
3 = O n - b o a r d T C A S w i t h ve r t i ca l - o n l y
resolution capability.
4 = O n - b o a r d T C A S w i t h ve r t i ca l a n d
h o r i z o n t a l r e s o l u t i o n c a p a b i l i t y.
5 - 7 = N o t a ssi g n e d .
8 = No maximum airspeed data available.
9 = A i r sp e e d i s ≤ 7 5 kt s.
1 0 = A i r s p e e d i s > 7 5 k t s a n d ≤ 1 5 0 kt s.
1 1 = A i r s p e e d i s > 1 5 0 k t s a n d ≤ 3 0 0 kt s.
1 2 = A i r s p e e d i s > 3 0 0 k t s a n d ≤ 6 0 0 kt s.
1 3 = A i r s p e e d i s > 6 0 0 k t s a n d ≤ 1 2 0 0 kt s.
14 = Airspeed is >1200 kts.
15 = Not assigned.
RL 1 9 X C o m m a n d , s e n t i n U F = 0 , 1 6 ; s o l i ci t s D F = 0
reply if Zero and DF=16 reply if One (only
i f t r a n sp o n d e r i s a sso ci a t e d w i t h A i r b o r n e
C o l l i si o n A vo i d a n ce S yst e m [ A C A S ]
e q u i p m e n t ) . O t h e r w i se , i n U F = 0 , Z e r o
solicits DF=0 reply and One solicits no
reply. In UF=16, Zero solicits DF=16 reply
and One solicits no reply.
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RR 5 9-13 X Contains length and content of interrogator
requested reply. RR is part of surveillance
and Comm-A interrogations UF=4, 5, 20, 21.
RR REPLY
CODE LENGTH MB CONTENT
0-15 Short N/A
16 Long Air initiated Comm-B
17 Long Data link capability
18 Long Aircraft Identification
19 Long Resolution Advisories
20-31 Long Not Assigned
N O T E : I f f i r st b i t o f R R co d e i s O n e ,
decimal equivalent of last four bits
of RR code designates code for
BDS1 in reply (ground initiated).
B D S 2 i s a ssu m e d t o b e Z e r o i f n o t
specified by DI=7 and RRS.
SD 16 17-32 X Contains control codes, as specified by the
DI field affecting transponder protocol and
i s p a r t o f su r ve i l l a n ce a n d C o m m - A
interrogations UF=4, 5, 20, 21.
IIS 4 17-20 X I n t e r r o g a t o r I d e n t i f i e r su b f i e l d co n t a i n s t h e
self-identification code of the interrogator
and is numerically identical to the II code
t r a n sm i t t e d b y t h e i n t e r r o g a t o r i n M o d e S
Only All Calls. IIS codes are 0 through 15;
I I S = 0 i s n o t a va l i d i n t e r r o g a t o r i d e n t i f i e r f o r
multisite purposes. IIS is sent only when
DI=0, 1 or 7.
LOS 1 26 X Lockout subfield, if set to One, initiates a
multisite All Call lockout to Mode S Only All
Calls (UF=11) from the Interrogator
i n d i ca t e d i n I I S o f t h e i n t e r r o g a t i o n . I f L O S
is set to Zero, no change in lockout state is
co m m a n d e d . L O S i s se n t o n l y i f D I = 1 o r 7 .
MBS 2 21-22 X Multisite Comm-B subfield, sent when DI=1,
is assigned the following codes:
0 = N o C o m m - B a ct i o n .
1 = C o m m - B r e se r va t i o n .
2 = C o m m - B cl o se o u t .
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MES 3 23-25 X Multisite ELM subfield, sent when DI=1,
contains reservation and closeout
co m m a n d s f o r E L M a s f o l l o w s:
0 = N o E L M a ct i o n .
1 = C o m m - C r e se r va t i o n .
2 = Comm-C closeout.
3 = C o m m - D r e se r va t i o n .
4 = Comm-D closeout.
5 = C o m m - C r e se r va t i o n a n d C o m m - D
closeout.
6 = Comm-C closeout and Comm-D
r e se r va t i o n .
7 = C o m m - C a n d C o m m - D c l o s e o u t s.
RRS 4 21-24 X Reply Request subfield, sent when DI=7,
contains coding corresponding to the
r e q u e st e d B D S 2 co d e .
RSS 2 27-28 X Reservation Status subfield, sent when DI=1,
r e q u e st s t r a n sp o n d e r t o r e p o r t r e se r va t i o n
status in the UM field. The codes are:
0 = N o r e q u e st .
1 = R e p o r t C o m m - B r e se r va t i o n st a t u s.
2 = R e p o r t C o m m - C r e se r va t i o n st a t u s.
3 = R e p o r t C o m m - D r e se r va t i o n st a t u s.
SD TMS 4 29-32 X T a ct i ca l Message subfield, sent when DI=1
or 7 , c o n t a i n s c o d i n g f o r l i n k i n g t h e C o m m -
A m e ssa g e se g m e n t s. T h e co d e s a r e :
0 = N o A ct i o n .
1 = U n l i n ke d , P r i o r i t y.
2 = Unlinked, Acknowledge.
3 = U n l i n ke d , P r i o r i t y, A ckn o w l e d g e .
4 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , S i n g l e A D S .
5 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , S i n g l e A D S
P r i o r i t y.
6 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , S i n g l e A D S
Acknowledge.
7 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , S i n g l e A D S ,
P r i o r i t y, A ckn o w l e d g e .
8 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , M u l t i p l e A D S .
9 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , M u l t i p l e A D S ,
P r i o r i t y.
1 0 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , M u l t i p l e A D S ,
Acknowledge.
1 1 = L i n ke d 1 st S e g m e n t , M u l t i p l e A D S ,
P r i o r i t y, A ckn o w l e d g e .
1 2 = S e co n d S e g m e n t .
13 = Third Segment.
14 = Final Segment.
1 5 = N o t A ssi g n e d .
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SL 3 9-11 X Reports the current operating sensitivity
l e ve l o f t h e T C A S u n i t a n d i s a p a r t o f a i r -
air surveillance replies, DF=0, 16. The
co d e s a r e :
0 = N o T C A S se n si t i vi t y l e ve l r e p o r t e d .
1 = T C A S o p e r a t e s a t se n si t i vi t y l e ve l 1 .
NOTE: The SL field has no meaning for
a i r cr a f t w i t h R I = 0 ( n o o n - b o a r d
capability to generate resolution,
advisories).
UF 5 1-5 X The first field in all uplink formats is the
t r a n s m i s s i o n d e s c r i p t o r i n a l l i n t e r r o g a t i o n s.
UM 6 14-19 X Contains transponder status readouts in
replies DF=4, 5, 20, 21.
UM IDS 2 18-19 X I d e n t i f i e r D e si g n a t o r su b f i e l d r e p o r t s t h e
t yp e o f r e se r va t i o n m a d e b y t h e i n t e r r o g a t o r
identified in IIS and corresponds with the
R S S su b f i e l d o f S D . A ssi g n e d co d i n g i s:
0 = No information available.
1 = C o m m - B r e se r va t i o n a ct i ve .
2 = C o m m - C r e se r va t i o n a ct i ve .
3 = C o m m - D r e se r va t i o n a ct i ve .
IIS 4 14-17 X I n t e r r o g a t o r I d e n t i f i e r su b f i e l d r e p o r t s t h e
identity of the interrogator that has made a
m u l t i si t e r e se r va t i o n .
VS 1 6 X I n d i ca t e s a i r cr a f t i s a i r b o r n e w h e n Z e r o o r
a i r cr a f t i s o n t h e g r o u n d w h e n O n e . V S i s a
part of DF=0, 16.
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B5 0 0 1 1
B6 0 1 0 1
B4 B3 B2 B1
0 0 0 0 P SP 0
0 0 0 1 A Q 1
0 0 1 0 B R 2
0 0 1 1 C S 3
0 1 0 0 D T 4
0 1 0 1 E U 5
0 1 1 0 F V 6
0 1 1 1 G W 7
1 0 0 0 H X 8
1 0 0 1 I Y 9
1 0 1 0 J Z
1 0 1 1 K
1 1 0 0 L
1 1 0 1 M
1 1 1 0 N
1 1 1 1 O
SP=SPACE code
6 - B i t C h a r a ct e r S e t f o r A I S S u b f i e l d
Table 4
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SRS OR TAS SUBFIELD VALUE

OCTAL HEXADECIMAL NUMBER OF SEGMENTS
100000 8000 1
140000 C000 2
160000 E000 3
170000 F000 4
174000 F800 5
176000 FC00 6
177000 FE00 7
177400 FF00 8
177600 FF80 9
177700 FFC0 10
177740 FFE0 11
177760 FFF0 12
177770 FFF8 13
177774 FFFC 14
177776 FFFE 15
177777 FFFF 16
Valid Values for SRS and TAS Subfields
Table 5
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BINARY OCTAL DECIMAL HEXADECIMAL

000 0 0 0
001 1 1 1
010 2 2 2
011 3 3 3
100 4 4 4
101 5 5 5
110 6 6 6
111 7 7 7
1000 10 8 8
1001 11 9 9
1010 12 10 A
1011 13 11 B
1100 14 12 C
1101 15 13 D
1110 16 14 E
1111 17 15 F
10000 20 16 10
N u m b e r S yst e m s C o n ve r si o n
Table 6
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APPENDIX C - AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT

Refer to 1-2-2, Figure 2 for connectors and
indicators.
1. ST O RAG E COMPARTMENT
Refer to Appendix C, Figure 1.

O Antenna Clamp Assembly: O Flat Antenna:
U s e d w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d P l a t e t o co ve r RF antenna used with Test Set when power
UUT Antenna not being tested. a c c u r a c y i s m o s t c r i t i ca l .
O F l e xi b l e A n t e n n a : O Antenna Cable:
RF monopole antenna used with Test Set B N C t o B N C c o a x i a l c a b l e u s e d t o co n n e ct
when power accuracy is not critical and a F L A T A N T E N N A C o n n e ct o r t o A N T E N N A
d i r e ct c o n n e c t i o n i s n o t c o n v e n i e n t . C o n n e ct o r .
O ac Power Cable: O F u se :
Used to connect ac power from an external Spare FUSE.
so u r ce t o A C P W R C o n n e c t o r .
O Antenna Shield Plate:

U se d w i t h A n t e n n a C l a m p A s s e m b l y t o
c o v e r U U T A n t e n n a n o t b e i n g t e st e d .
FUSE ANTENNA CLAMP

ASSEMBLY
FLEXIBLE
ANTENNA ANTENNA
CABLE
FLAT ANTENNA AC POWER CABLE
ANTENNA SHIELD
PLATE
8507005
A u xi l i a r y E q u i p m e n t
Figure 1
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2. TRIPO D 3. ANTENNA SHIELD
The tripod holds the Test Set Antenna during Refer to Appendix C, Figure 2.
st a t i o n a r y r a m p t e s t i n g .
STEP PROCEDURE
1. P o s i t i o n A n t e n n a C l a m p A s s e m b l y i n si d e
the slot in the Antenna Shield Plate,
aligning captive screws into the
respective screw holes.
2. Tighten captive screws.
3. C o ve r U U T A n t e n n a w i t h A n t e n n a S h i e l d .
Loosen Thumbscrews if necessary.
NOTE: I t m a y b e n e ce ssa r y t o r e m o ve
U U T A n t e n n a G u a r d i f a cce ss t o
U U T A n t e n n a i s r e st r i ct e d .
4. Secure Antenna Shield by tightening
thumbscrews.
ANTENNA CLAMP ASSEMBLY
ANTENNA SHIELD
PLATE
CAPTIVE SCREW
THUMB SCREW
8107007
Antenna Shield
Figure 2
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APPENDIX D - METRIC/BRITISH IMPERIAL CONVERSION TABLE

WITH NAUTICAL DISTANCE CONVERSIONS
TO MULTIPLY TO MULTIPLY
CONVERT: INTO: BY: CONVERT: INTO: BY:
cm feet 0.03281 meters feet 3.281
cm inches 0.3937 meters i n ch e s 39.37
feet cm 30.48 m / se c f t / se c 3.281
feet meters 0.3048 m/sec km/hr 3.6
f t / se c km/hr 1.097 m/sec miles/hr 2.237
ft/sec knots 0.5921 miles feet 5280
ft/sec miles/hr 0.6818 miles km 1.609
ft/sec
2
cm/sec
2 30.48 miles meters 1609
ft/sec
2
m/sec
2 0.3048 miles nmi 0.8684
grams ounces 0.03527 m i l e s/ h r f t / se c 1.467
inches cm 2.54 miles/hr km/hr 1.609
kg pounds 2.205 miles/hr knots 0.8684
kg/cm
2
psi 0.0703 nmi feet 6080.27
km feet 3281 nmi km 1.8532
km miles 0.6214 nmi meters 1853.2
km nmi 0.5396 nmi miles 1.1516
km / h r ft/sec 0.9113 ounces grams 28.34953
km/hr knots 0.5396 pounds kg 0.4536
km/hr miles/hr 0.6214 psi kg/cm

2 0.0703
knots ft/sec 1.689 100 ft km 3.048
knots km/hr 1.8532 100 ft miles 1.894
knots miles/hr 1.1516 100 ft nmi 1.645
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APPENDIX E - TARGET ACQUISITION TIME PROBABILITY TABLE
The following table shows the probability of

t a r g e t a cq u i s i t i o n t i m e i n c r e a s i n g b y m o r e t h a n
a sp e ci f i e d t i m e ( i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e n o r m a l t w o
t o t h r e e s e c o n d s ) . T h e t a b l e i n d i c a t e s, f o r
e xa m p l e , t h e r e i s a 1 0 % p r o b a b i l i t y t h e t a r g e t
a cq u i si t i o n t i m e i n c r e a s e s b y m o r e t h a n t e n
se co n d s.
NOTE: The table only applies when testing
one UUT Antenna. Other UUT
Antennas are shielded, disabled or
out of the line of sight path with the
TCAS-201-2.
INCREASE IN
TARGET PROBABILITY
ACQUISITION TIME PERCENTAGE
>3 seconds 91%
>4 seconds 76%
>5 seconds 59%
>6 seconds 44%
>7 seconds 31%
>8 seconds 22%
>9 seconds 15%
>10 seconds 10%
>11 seconds 7%
>12 seconds 4%
>13 seconds 3%
>14 seconds 2%
>15 seconds 1%
>16 seconds 0.7%
>17 seconds 0.4%
>18 seconds 0.3%
>19 seconds 0.2%
>20 seconds 0.1%
T a r g e t A cq u i si t i o n T i m e P r o b a b i l i t y
Table 1
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APPENDIX F - ABBREVIATIONS
A C
A Amperes C Celsius or Centigrade
AA Announced Address CA Transponder Capability
AC Altitude Code CC Crosslink Capability
AC Alternating Current ccw Counterclockwise
ac Alternating Current CFS Continuation Subfield
ACAS A i r b o r n e C o l l i s i o n A v o i d a n ce CHAN Channel
System CHC C a n ce l H o r i z o n t a l R e s o l u t i o n
ACS Comm-A Capabilitiy Subfield A d vi so r y
A/D Analog to Digital CLI C o o r d i n a t i o n L o c k I n d i ca t o r
ADC A n a l o g t o D i g i t a l C o n ve r t e r CLOS Closeout
ADLP A i r b o r n e D a t a L i n k P r o ce sso r cm C e n t i m e t e r ( 1 0 - 2 M e t e r s)
ADS A-Definition Subfield Cont Continued
AIS Comm-A Capability Subfield CPU Central Processing Unit
ALT Altitude CTS Clear to Send
AP Address Parity CVC Cancel Vertical Resolution
AQ Acquisition Special Advisory Complement
ASCII American National Standard CW Continuous Wave
Code for Information cw Clockwise
Interchange
ATC Air Traffic Control D
ATC A T C R B S ( s c r e e n a b b r e vi a t i o n )
D/A Digital to Analog
ATCRBS Air Traffic Control Radar
DABS D i scr e t e A d d r e ss B e a co n
Beacon System
S yst e m
ATE Automatic Test Equipment
DAC D i g i t a l t o A n a l o g C o n ve r t e r
ATTEN Attenuation
dB Decibel
AUTO Automatic
dBi Decibels above isotropic
AVG Average
dBm Decibels above one milliwatt
B dB W/m2 Decibels above one watt per
sq u a r e m e t e r
BCS Comm-B Capability Subfield DCD Data Carrier Detect
BD Comm-B Data DCXO D i g i t a l l y C o m p e n s a t e d C r yst a l
BDS B-Definition Subfield O sci l l a t o r
BIT Built In Test DELM Downlink Extended Length
bps Bits per Second Message
BR Bridge Rectifier DF Downlink Format
BT Battery DI Designator Identification
DMM Digital Multimeter
DPSK D i f f e r e n t i a l P h a se S h i f t K e yi n g
DR Downlink Request
DSP D i g i t a l S i g n a l P r o ce sso r
DSR Data Set Ready
DTR Data Terminal Ready
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E L
ECS E xt e n d e d C a p a b i l i t y LCA Logic Cell Array
Subfield LCD Liquid Crystal Display
ELM Extended Length Message LCK Coordination Lock Subfield
EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility LED Light Emitting Diode
EMI Electromagnetic Interference LF Line Feed
ERP Effective Radiated Power LO Local Oscillator
ESB E n co d e d S e n se B i t s ( n o w V S B ) LOS L o cko u t S u b f i e l d
ESD Electrostatic Discharge LSB L e a st S i g n i f i ca n t B i t
EXT External LSD L e a st S i g n i f i ca n t D i g i t
F M
FCC Federal Communications m Meters
Commission MA M e ssa g e , C O M M - A
FPM Feet Per Minute MAX Maximum
fpm Feet Per Minute MB M e ssa g e , C O M M - B
FREQ Frequency MBS M u l t i si t e C O M M - B S u b f i e l d
FS Flight Status MC Message, COMM-C
FT Foot/Feet MD Message, COMM-D
Ft Foot/Feet ME M e ssa g e , C O M M - E
MEAS M e a su r i n g
G MES M u l t i si t e E L M S u b f i e l d
GEN Generator MHz Megahertz (106 Hertz)
GND Ground µs M i c r o s e c o n d ( 1 0 - 6 S e co n d s)
MID M o d e S A d d r e ss
H MIN Minimum
h H e xa d e ci m a l MPU Microprocessing Unit
Hz Hertz ms M i l l i s e c o n d ( 1 0 - 3 S e co n d s)
HRC Horizontal Resolution Advisory MTB Multiple Threat Bit
Complement MTE M u l t i p l e T h r e a t E n co u n t e r
MTL Minimum Threshold Level
I MU Message, COMM-U
MV M e ssa g e , C O M M - V
ID Identification
IDS Identifier Designators Subfield N
IFF Identification Friend or Foe
II Interrogator Identification N Numerical
IIS Interrogator Identification N/A N o t A p p l i ca b l e
Subfield NC C-Segment Number
IN Input ND D-Segment Number
INTERR Interrogation nm Nautical Miles
I/O Input/Output nmi Nautical Miles
No Number
K ns N a n o s e c o n d ( 1 0 - 9 S e co n d s)
KE Control, ELM O
kg Kilogram (103 Grams)
kH z Kilohertz (103 Hertz) o Octal
OUT Output
km Kilometer (103 meters)
Ω Ohm
kt Knots (Velocity)
kt s Knots (Velocity)
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P S
PC Personal Computer SCOPE O sci l l o sco p e
PC Printed Circuit SCPI Standard Commands for
PC Protocol P r o g r a m m a b l e I n st r u m e n t s
PI Parity/Interrogator Identity Organization
PLCS P l a ce s SD S p e ci a l D e si g n a t o r
PN Part Number Sec S e co n d
PPM Pulse Position Modulation SL Sensitivity Level
ppm Parts per Million SLM S t a n d a r d L e n g t h M e ssa g e
PR Probability of Reply SLS S i d e - L o b e S u p p r e ssi o n
PRF P u l s e R e p e t i t i o n F r e q u e n cy SPI S p e ci a l I d e n t i f i e r P u l se
PROM Programmable Read Only SQTR Squitter
Memory SRQ S e r vi ce R e q u e st
psi P o u n d s p e r S q u a r e I n ch SRS S e g m e n t R e q u e st S u b f i e l d
PWM Pulse Width Modulation SSR S e co n d a r y S u r ve i l l a n ce R a d a r
PWR Power SYNC S yn ch r o n o u s
R T
RAM Random Access Memory TAS T r a n sm i ssi o n A ckn o w l e d g m e n t
RAC Resolution Advisory Subfield
Complement TCAS T r a f f i c A l e r t a n d C o l l i si o n
RAT Resolution Advisory A vo i d a n ce S yst e m
Termination TID Threat Identity Data
RC Reply Control TMS Tactical Message Subfield
RCI R e m o t e C o n t r o l I n t e r f a ce Trig Trigger
RCVD Received TTI T h r e a t T yp e I n d i ca t o r
RCVR Receiver TTL T r a n si st o r - T r a n si st o r L o g i c
Ref Reference TX T r a n sm i t
RF Radio Frequency TXD T r a n sm i t D a t a
RI Reply Information Air-to-Air
RL Reply Length U
RMS Root Mean Square UDS U-Definition Subfield
ROM Read Only Memory UELM Uplink Extended Length
RR Reply Request Message
RRS Reply Request Subfield UF Uplink Format
RSS Reservation Status Subfield UM Utility Message
RTCA Requirements and Technical UUT U n i t U n d e r T e st
Concepts for Aviation
O r g a n i za t i o n V
RTS Request to Sent
RX Receive V Volt
RXD R e c e i ve D a t a VAC V o l t s, A l t e r n a t i n g C u r r e n t
VCO V o l t a g e C o n t r o l l e d O sci l l a t o r
Vdc Volts, Direct Current
VDS V-Definition Subfield
VERS V e r si o n
VRAM V i d e o R a n d o m A cce ss M e m o r y
VRC Vertical Resolution Advisory
Complement
Vrms Volts Root Mean Square
VS V e r t i ca l S t a t u s
VSB V e r t i ca l S e n se B i t s
VSWR V o l t a g e S t a n d i n g W a ve R a t i o
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W
W Watt
W-S Whisper-Shout
X
XMTR Transmitter
Xon/Xoff Software Handshake
XPDR Transponder
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INDEX
Abbreviations App. F Operating Procedures 1-2-4, p 1

AC Power Requirements 1-2-1, p 2
ARA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4, p 17 Performance Evaluation 1-2-3, p 1
ATCRBS Operation Power Requirements 1-2-1, p 2
Monitor 1-2-4, p 19 Power & Frequency 1-2-4, p 25
Reply Test 1-2-4, p 13
Auxiliary Equipment RAC: Field Valid Data 1-2-4, p 18
Antenna Shield App. C, p 2 RAM Reset 1-2-4, p 8
Storage Compartment App. C, p 1 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1, p 1
Tripod App. C, p 2 Reply Test 1-2-4, p 13
ATCRBS Operation 1-2-4, p 13
Battery Mode S Operation 1-2-4, p 15
Charging 1-2-1, p 1 RI: Field Valid Data
Operation 1-2-1, p 1 Acquisition 1-2-4, p 16
Recharging 1-2-1, p 3 Tracking 1-2-4, p 17
Broadcast Monitor 1-2-4, p 22
Safety Precautions 1-2-1, p 1
CA: Field Valid Data 1-2-4, p 17 Scenario Test 1-2-4, p 9
CHC: Field Display Data 1-2-4, p 23 Default Screen 1-2-4, p 27
Connector Pin-Out Tables Operation From Start-Up Screen 1-2-4, p 2
COMM Connector (J10053) App. A, p 1 Sample Screens 1-2-4, p 9
I/O Connectors App. A, p 1 Self Test 1-2-3, p 1
Controls, Connectors and Indicators 1-2-2, p 1 Error Code Definitions 1-2-3, p 2
Flat Antenna 1-2-2, p 5 Sample Screens 1-2-3, p 2
Front Panel 1-2-2, p 3 Setup #1 Menu 1-2-4, p 2
Metric/British Conversion Table App. D Setup #2 Menu 1-2-4, p 6
CVC: Field Display Data 1-2-4, p 23 Shipping
Information 1-4-1, p 1
Data Storage 1-2-4, p 8 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1, p 1
Diagnostics 1-2-3, p 3 Signal Formats
Screen 1-2-3, p 3 Format Definations App. B, p 4
Signal Definition 1-2-3, p 4 Mode S Interrogation App. B, p 2
Mode S Message Content App. B, p 1
ESB: Field Display Data 1-2-4, p 24 Mode S Reply App. B, p 3
External Cleaning 1-2-1, p 3 Operating Goals App. B, p 1
Signal Generator 1-3-1, p 1
FAA Requirements 1-2-1, p 2 SL: Field Valid Data 1-2-4, p 16
Flat Antenna 1-2-2, p 5 Specifications
Functional Capabilities 1-1-1, p 1 Battery Operation 1-3-1, p 4
Fuse Ratings 1-2-1, p 2 Environment 1-3-1, p 4
Fuse Requirements 1-3-1, p 4
General Description and Capabilities 1-1-1, p 1 Power Requirements 1-3-1, p 4
General Operating Procedures 1-2-4, p 1 Safety 1-3-1, p 4
Signal Generator 1-3-1, p 1
HRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4, p 24 Displayed Functions 1-3-1, p 2
Pulse Characteristics 1-3-1, p 1
Installation 1-2-1, p 1 Reply 1-3-1, p 1
Intruder Flight Pattern, Sample RF Signal 1-3-1, p 1
Altitude Factor 1-2-4, p 11 Test Antenna 1-3-1, p 4
Range Factor 1-2-4, p 11 UUT Measurements 1-3-1, p 3
Specified Fuse Ratings 1-2-1, p 2
Mode S Operation Start-Up 1-2-4, p 1
Monitor 1-2-4, p 22 Storage 1-5-1, p 1
Reply Test 1-2-4, p 15 Surveillance Monitor 1-2-4, p 22
Monitor 1-2-4, p 19
ATCRBS Operation 1-2-4, p 19
Mode S Operation 1-2-4, p 22
INDEX
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Target Acquisition Time Probability

Table App. E
TCAS I/TCAS II 1-2-4, p 7
Test Locations, Recommended 1-2-4, p 27
Test Procedure, Recommended 1-2-4, p 27
VRC: Field Display Data 1-2-4, p 23
Whisper-Shout Monitor 1-2-4, p 19
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PERSONNEL ONLY
BATTERY/VOLTAGE INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS CERTAIN CIRCUITS AND/OR
COMPONENTS OF EXTREMELY HIGH VOLTAGE POTENTIALS,
CAPABLE OF CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN
PERFORMING ANY OF THE PROCEDURES CONTAINED IN THIS
MANUAL, HEED ALL APPLICABLE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL SERVICE PERSO NNEL

REFER ALL SERVICING OF UNIT TO QUALIFIED TECHNICAL PERSONNEL.
WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING
DOCUMENTATION MAY IMPAIR THE SAFETY PROTECTION PROVIDED BY THE EQUIPMENT.
CASE, COVER OR PANEL REMOVAL

Removing the Chassis Assembly from the Case Assembly exposes the technician to electrical hazards that
can result in electrical shock or equipment damage.
SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL
This manual uses the following terms to draw attention to possible safety hazards, that may exist when
operating or servicing this equipment.
CAUTION: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE (E.G., FIRE).
WARNING: THIS TERM IDENTIFIES CONDITIONS OR ACTIVITIES THAT, IF IGNORED, CAN RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS
CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS

represented on the unit and clarified in the text.)
AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or dc voltage.
DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with dc voltage.
AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or alternating voltage.
SWITCH ON/OFF (Push-Push): AC line power to the device is connected ON or

disconnected OFF.
EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION
Improper grounding of equipment can result in electrical shock.
USE OF PROBES
Check specifications for the maximum voltage, current and power ratings of any connector on the Test Set
before connecting it with a probe from a terminal device. Be sure the terminal device performs within these
specifications before using it for measurement, to prevent electrical shock or damage to the equipment.
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POWER CORDS
Power cords must not be frayed, broken nor expose bare wiring when operating this equipment.
USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY
Use only fuses specifically recommended for the equipment at the specified current and voltage ratings.
WARNING: THE TCAS-201-2 USES A SEALED-LEAD-BATTERY PACK. THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS
CONCERNING LEAD-ACID BATTERIES MUST BE HEEDED:
O DO NOT RECHARGE OUTSIDE THE TCAS-201-2.
O DO NOT CRUSH, INCINERATE OR DISPOSE OF IN NORMAL WASTE.
O DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT OR FORCE DISCHARGE AS THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO VENT, OVERHEAT OR EXPLODE.
CAUTION: INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SOLID STATE DEVICES SUCH AS MOS FETS, ESPECIALLY
CMOS TYPES, ARE SUSCEPTIBLE TO DAMAGE BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGES RECEIVED
FROM IMPROPER HANDLING, THE USE OF UNGROUNDED TOOLS AND IMPROPER STORAGE
AND PACKAGING. ANY MAINTENANCE TO THIS UNIT MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
O BEFORE USE IN A CIRCUIT, KEEP ALL LEADS SHORTED TOGETHER EITHER BY THE USE
OF VENDOR-SUPPLIED SHORTING SPRINGS OR BY INSERTING LEADS INTO A
CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL.
O WHEN REMOVING DEVICES FROM THEIR CONTAINERS, GROUND THE HAND BEING USED
WITH A CONDUCTIVE WRISTBAND.
O TIPS OF SOLDERING IRONS AND/OR ANY TOOLS USED MUST BE GROUNDED.
O DEVICES MUST NEVER BE INSERTED INTO NOR REMOVED FROM CIRCUITS WITH
POWER ON.
O PC BOARDS, WHEN TAKEN OUT OF THE SET, MUST BE LAID ON A GROUNDED

CONDUCTIVE MAT OR STORED IN A CONDUCTIVE STORAGE BAG. REMOVE ANY BUILT-
IN POWER SOURCE, SUCH AS A BATTERY, BEFORE LAYING PC BOARDS ON A
CONDUCTIVE MAT OR STORING IN A CONDUCTIVE BAG.
O PC BOARDS, IF BEING SHIPPED TO THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR, MUST BE PACKAGED IN

A CONDUCTIVE BAG AND PLACED IN A WELL-CUSHIONED SHIPPING CONTAINER.
CAUTION
THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS PARTS

SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE
BY ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO

COMMUNICATION RECEIVERS. SOME TRANSMITTED SIGNALS CAN CAUSE DISRUPTION
AND INTERFERENCE TO COMMUNICATION SERVICES OUT TO A DISTANCE OF SEVERAL
MILES. USERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD SCRUTINIZE ANY OPERATION THAT RESULTS
IN RADIATION OF A SIGNAL (DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH
INSTRUCTIONS IN FAA CIRCULAR AC 170-6C, DATED FEBRUARY 19, 1981.
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Refer to Figure 1.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. Verify TCAS-201-2 is OFF and not 11. Reinsert Chassis Assembly into Case
co n n e c t e d t o a c p o w e r . A s s e m b l y.
2. Remove 12 securing screws and lift 12. Reinstall 12 securing screws.
C h a s s i s A s s e m b l y f r o m C a s e A s s e m b l y.
CAUTION: REPLACING NYLON
3. Pull out battery connector from WASHERS IS
underneath middle of Chassis Assembly RECOMMENDED TO
and disconnect. MAINTAIN WATER
4. Remove two screws from bottom of RESISTANCE CAPABILITY
Chassis Assembly and remove PC board WHEN REINSTALLING
retainer. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY INTO
CASE ASSEMBLY.
5. Remove two screws from bottom of
C h a ss i s A s s e m b l y a n d r e m o v e b a t t e r y LINE SUPPLY SWITCH
cover.
STEP PROCEDURE
6. Pull ejector strap to remove battery from
Chassis Assembly. 1. Verify TCAS-201-2 is OFF and not
connected to ac power.
WARNING: DISPOSE OF OLD
BATTERY ACCORDING 2. Remove 12 securing screws and lift
TO LOCAL STANDARD C h a s s i s A s s e m b l y f r o m C a s e A s s e m b l y.
SAFETY PROCEDURES. 3. Position Chassis Assembly for access to
L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch .
CAUTION: REPLACE ONLY WITH THE
BATTERY SPECIFIED BY 4. I f p o w e r so u r ce i s 1 0 0 t o 1 2 0 V A C a t
AEROFLEX. DO NOT 6 0 H z, se t L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch t o 1 1 5 .
ATTEMPT TO INSTALL A I f p o w e r so u r ce i s 2 2 0 t o 2 4 0 V A C a t
NON-RECHARGEABLE 5 0 H z, se t L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch t o 2 3 0 .
BATTERY.
5. Reinsert Chassis Assembly into Case
7. I n s t a l l n e w b a t t e r y i n f r o n t o f e j e ct o r A s s e m b l y.
st r a p .
6. Reinstall 12 securing screws.
8. Reinstall battery cover and two battery
c o v e r s c r e w s i n C h a s s i s A s s e m b l y. CAUTION: REPLACING NYLON
WASHERS IS
9. Reinstall PC board retainer and two PC RECOMMENDED TO
b o a r d r e t a i n e r s c r e w s i n C h a s si s MAINTAIN WATER
Assembly. RESISTANCE CAPABILITY
1 0 . C o n n e c t b a t t e r y c o n n e c t o r a n d t u ck b a ck WHEN REINSTALLING
underneath middle of Chassis Assembly. CHASSIS ASSEMBLY INTO
CASE ASSEMBLY.
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CHASSIS ASSEMBLY
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RETAINER
SCREW
BATTERY
CASE COVER
ASSEMBLY SCREW EJECTOR STRAP
LINE SUPPLY SWITCH
115V
BATTERY CONNECTOR
DETAIL A DETAIL B 8507025
B a t t e r y R e m o v a l a n d L i n e S u p p l y S w i t ch L o ca t i o n
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Ramp Test Set

RAMP TEST SET

COPYRIGHT © Aeroflex 2004

Original Printing Jun 1997

SAFETY FIRST: TO ALL OPERATIONS PERSO NNEL

WARNING: USING THIS EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER NOT SPECIFIED BY THE ACCOMPANYING

SAFETY IDENTIFICATION IN TECHNICAL MANUAL

SAFETY SYMBOLS IN MANUALS AND ON UNITS

CAUTION: Refer to accompanying documents. (This symbol refers to specific CAUTIONS

AC OR DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or dc voltage.

DC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with dc voltage.

AC TERMINAL: Terminal that may supply or be supplied with ac or alternating voltage.

SWITCH ON/OFF (Push-Push): AC line power to the device is connected ON or

EQUIPMENT GROUNDING PRECAUTION

USE RECOMMENDED FUSES ONLY

This unit contains a Sealed-Lead Battery, serviceable only by a qualified technician.

CAUTION: SIGNAL GENERATORS CAN BE A SOURCE OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) TO

L IST O F EFFECTIVE PAG ES

CHAPTER/SECTION/SUBJECT PAGE DATE

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

Appendix A - Connector Pin-Out Tables

INTRO DUCTIO N - TCAS-201-2 RAMP TEST SET

SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION 1-1

SECTION 3 - SPECIFICATIONS 1-3

1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES

O Ruggedized construction designed for the

O Soft-press key controls for easy operation.

1.1 GENERAL 1.4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1.3 BATTERY CHARGING 1.4.3 Operating Safety

1.5 AC POWER REQUIREMENTS 1.6 FAA REQUIREMENTS

1.7 BATTERY RECHARGING 1.8 EXTERNAL CLEANING

2. CONTROLS, CONNECT ORS AND INDICATORS

DO NOT TRANSMIT INTERR REPLY CHARGE

RPLY PWR RUN E

TCAS-201-2 Front Panel

CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS

2.1 FRONT PANEL

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION

17. RF I/O Connector (J10058)

3.1 GENERAL 3.2 SELF TEST

** SELF TEST – PASSED **

Press run to start

** SELF TEST – FAILURE 00000002 **

Press run to start

SIGNAL TYPE: MODE C REPLY

Press RUN to start

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE STEP PROCEDURE

SIGNAL TYPE DEFINITION USED IN

4. GENERAL OPERATING PROCEDURES

O Scenario Test (SCEN Key) provides 4.2 START-UP

O Reply Test (RPLY TEST Key) allows the 4.2.1 General

** TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET **

SLEW scenario - RUN to recall/execute

4.2.2 Scenario Test Operation From Start- 4.3.1 Setup #1 Menu

** SETUP #1 - MONITOR/REPLY RUNNING **

** SETUP #1 - SCENARIO RUNNING **

NOTE: Setup information should be entered

SIMULATED RANGE IN nmi

Mode S Coverage Within 12 nmi Simulated Range

STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

STEP PROCEDURE STEP PROCEDURE

SELF TEST – PASSED

SELF TEST – FAILURE 00000002

TCAS-201 RAMP TEST SET

SETUP #1 - MONITOR/REPLY RUNNING

SETUP #1 - SCENARIO RUNNING

SCENARIO TEST - RUNNING

SCENARIO TEST - RUNNING

SCENARIO TEST - RUNNING

SCENARIO TEST - RUNNING

ATCRBS REPLY TEST

ATCRBS REPLY TEST - RUNNING

MODE S REPLY TEST

MODE S REPLY TEST - RUNNING

WHISPER-SHOUT MONITOR - RUNNING

BROADCAST MONITOR - RUNNING

POWER & FREQUENCY

POWER & FREQUENCY - RUNNING