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ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Export Control Statement: This document contains controlled technology under the jurisdiction of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR 730-774. It cannot be transferred to any foreign party without appropriate authorization under the EAR. Violations of these regulations are punishable by fine, imprisonment, or...
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ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 VIAVI Solutions 1-844-GO-VIAVI www.viavisolutions.com...
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L'UTILISATEUR A DES RISQUES ÉLECTRIQUES QUI PEUVENT PROVOQUER UNE ÉLECTROCUTION OU DES DOMMAGES A L’ÉQUIPEMENT. N’UTILISEZ PAS CET EQUIPEMENT SANS SON ENCEINTE EXTÉRIEURE. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The Declaration of Conformity Certificate included with the unit should remain with the unit. VIAVI recommends the operator reproduce a copy of the Declaration of Conformity Certificate to be stored with the Operation Manual for future reference.
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Section 5 - Storage ............. 1-5 Appendix A - Connector Pin-Out Tables Appendix B - Metric/British Imperial Conversion Table with Nautical Distance Conversions Appendix C - Abbreviations Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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INTRODUCTION This manual contains operating instructions for the ATC-5000NG. VIAVI strongly recommends that personnel be thoroughly familiar with the contents of this manual before attempting to operate the equipment. Refer all servicing of unit to qualified technical personnel. ORGANIZATION This manual is divided into the following Chapters and Sections:...
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Remote Operation ..........1-2-5 ... 1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev.
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Figure 1.2.3 - 81 . . .ATC-5000NG Support Menu ....... .
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Remove the protective plastic bag from the ATC-5000NG and inspect the contents. Place the protective plastic bag and packing material inside the shipping container. Store the shipping container for future use should the ATC-5000NG need to be returned/shipped. Figure 1...
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Checking Unpacked Equipment Check the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged or if items seem to be absent from the shipment, report the damage and/or discrepancies to VIAVI Customer Service. VIAVI Solutions Customer Service Department...
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1 3 8 2 2 3 DO-260B MOPS Test Option A T C N G O P T 0 6 1 3 9 3 1 0 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Section 1 – Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES DESCRIPTION Figure 1.1.1 - 1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set The ATC-5000NG is an RF Signal Generator/Receiver for testing Mode A, C and S Transponders. FUNCTIONAL CAPABILITIES • Generates ATCRBS/Mode S interrogations. •...
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1090MHz DF18 Emitters (surface vehicles) – ADS-B In Ground Station Receivers – ADS-R, TIS-B Ground Station Transmitters – DMEs 1-1-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 2 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Contact VIAVI for information on installing the ATC-5000NG in a rack. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety precautions must be observed during installation and operation. VIAVI assumes no liability for failure to comply with any safety precaution outlined in this manual.
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1.2.3 VENTILATION The ATC-5000NG is air-cooled by fans that draw air through vents in the case. Do not obstruct the air vents while the instrument is in use. Avoid standing the instrument on or close to other equipment that is hot.
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Remove dust and dirt from connectors with soft-bristled brush. Cover connectors, not in use, with suitable dust cover to prevent tarnishing of connector contacts. Clean cables with soft lint-free cloth. Paint exposed metal surface to avoid corrosion. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL Refer to Figure 1.2.2 - 1 Table 1.2.2 - 1 for location of ATC-5000NG Front Panel controls, connectors or indicators. Figure 1.2.2 - 1 ATC-5000NG Front Panel Table 1.2.2 - 1 ATC-5000NG Front Panel Controls Idx#...
Table 1.2.2 - 2 location of ATC-5000NG Rear Panel controls, connectors or indicators. Figure 1.2.2 - 2 ATC-5000NG Rear Panel Table 1.2.2 - 2 ATC-5000NG Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Idx# Item Name Description Used for remote control of the Test Set via TCP/IP.
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Operation, Controls, Connectors and Indicators Rear Panel Table 1.2.2 - 2 ATC-5000NG Rear Panel Controls and Connectors Idx# Item Name Description 24-pin female connector conforming to IEEE standard 488- GPIB Bus Connector 1978 for interface of general purpose programmable instrumentation.
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Support Menu ........... . 115 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev.
Press this icon to open safely remove hardware dialog. Opens the on-screen keyboard for data entry. Press this icon to open Windows Explorer. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 2 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
When green, press the arrow to display additional Softkeys. Inactive when gray. Touch Screen Mode - Press a control to display a numeric keypad, keyboard or listbox for selection or entry of the parameter. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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When green, the previous menu is displayed. Inactive when gray. Touch Screen Numeric Control Touch Screen Keyboard Control 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 4 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Operation, Menus and Screens Remote (VNC) Connection REMOTE (VNC) CONNECTION To create a Remote (VNC) Connection to the ATC-5000NG, perform the following steps: S T E P P R OC E DU R E Open Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Safari, etc.) in the Address Field and enter http://www.tightvnc.com.
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P R OC E DU R E (C O N T ) Plug an Ethernet Cable into the LAN Connector on the Front or Rear Panel of the ATC-5000NG. To determine the proper Ethernet Address see Section 3.8.2 Network Connections Menu in this manual.
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Once the password has been authenticated, a VNC Viewer is displayed with the current ATC-5000NG screen. Use the PC’s mouse and keyboard to navigate between screens and to modify parameters on the ATC-5000NG. To stop using the VNC Viewer close the VNC Viewer form. IPad / Smartphone To establish a VNC Remote Connection from an IPad or Smartphone, download the VNC App into the device.
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If the issue cannot be resolved, perform the following steps to reset the ATC-5000NG password. – Connect a mouse to the USB (Type A) Connector on the Front Panel of the ATC-5000NG. Verify the mouse works. Press the Power Switch on the Front Panel of the ATC-5000NG and verify the Power Switch Indicator is not illuminated.
MAIN MENU The Main Menu displays the status of the Test Set configurations and software versions. Press ALT + R to refresh the firmware versions. Figure 1.2.3 - 1 ATC-5000NG Main Screen Screen Components Description Displays the part number of the Test Set.
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Displays the UAT Menu. UAT Softkey Displays the System Menu. System Softkey Displays the Support Menu. Support Softkey Displays a PDF copy of the ATC-5000NG Operation Manual. User’s Manual Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 10 Subject to Export Control.
RTCA/DO-260 Tests Softkey Allows the user to select messages to capture and log from the Receiver Softkey UUT or the Test Set. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Transmitter Path (Antenna Port). Path Allows the user to select the Modulation. Modulation 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 12 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Generator A, C and E only. Allows the user to set all hardware to the default settings Factory Setup according to the hardware configuration. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Altitude of the Own Aircraft. Altitude Allows the user to select the Heading of the Own Aircraft Heading 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 14 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Test Set (Tx Group). UF Interrogation DF Reply A/C Intr ATCRBS Interrogation A/C Reply ATCRBS Reply ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 15...
UUT ATCRBS Reply ATCRBS replies. Allows the user to enable/disable capture of Test Set ATCRBS ATC ATCRBS Reply replies. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 16 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to display time relative to previous message. Relative Allows the user to display the time received. Absolute ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Allows the user to enter how many messages to show. Quantity to Show (Maximum 1000 messages). Allows the user to refresh the Receiver Menu. Refresh 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 18 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to export the received messages to a file. Export Allows the user to clear all recorded messages. Clear ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Displays the Predefined Masks Menu. Predefined Masks Softkey Displays the Customize Mode S Mask Menu. Customize Mode S Mask Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 20 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Select All Softkey is applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are Unselect All Softkey displayed. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 21...
Allows the user to select “1” for all patterns. Set 1’s Pattern Softkey Allows the user to select “0” for all patterns. Set 0’s Pattern Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 22 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Select All Softkey is applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are Unselect All Softkey displayed. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 23...
If Walk is selected, a signal is set at a positive or negative delay and moves the signal by 25 ns delay each transmission. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 24 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Allows the user to select the Generator definitions. Generator Definition Softkey Allows the user to start or stop the defined DO-260 test. Test Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Figure 1.2.3 - 13 RTCA/DO-260 Special Test Definition Menu (Normal) Screen Components Description Allows the user to select the Special Test mode. Special Test 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 26 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the Random Start. Random Start Allows the user to select the Random Width. Random Width ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Operation, Menus and Screens Multi-Receiver Menu 3.4.7.4 RTCA/DO-260 Generator Definition Menu (Normal) Figure 1.2.3 - 15 RTCA/DO-260 Generator Definition Menu (Normal) 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 28 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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PI field. For ATCRBS the parameters that can be set are Mode A Code or random (two frame pulses with five random data pulses). ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
Figure 1.2.3 - 17 RTCA/DO-260 Generator Definition Menu - Mode S Pulse Information (Normal) Screen Components Description Allows the user to reset all Mode S pulse settings. Reset Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Figure 1.2.3 - 18 RTCA/DO-260 Generator Definition Menu - ATCRBS Pulse Information (Normal) Screen Components Description Allows the user to reset all ATCRBS pulse settings. Reset Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 32 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the number of 1090 Static Intruders Static Intruders Enable enabled. Allows the user to select the number of 1030 Messages. Number of Messages ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Displays the 1030 Messages Menu 1030 Messages Softkey Allows the user to enable/disable the Scenario Test. Scenario Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 34 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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1000 ms 1 sec T1 (static targets): Even Position Messages (DF17/DF18 Airborne or Surface, TISB and ADSR) Velocity Messages (if enabled and airborne) Identification Messages (if enabled) maximum of 1388 squitters T3 (static targets): Odd Position Messages (DF17DF18 Airborne or Surface, TISB and ADSR) Target State Messages (if enabled) Velocity Messages (if enabled, airborne and rate is 0.5 s, T1 only if rate is 1.0 s) Aircraft Status Emergency Messages (if enabled) DF11 Messages (if enabled) maximum of 1388 squitters T2 and T4 (dynamic targets): Each of the enabled messages’ rates are set by the user. Messages are transmitted in accordance to the settings. maximum of 32 dynamic targets with all squitter types enabled ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 35...
Allows the user to select the Track Angle. Track Allows the user to select the Squitter Power. Squitter Power 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 36 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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RI (AQ = 1) Allows the user to select the Runway Incursion (Direction RI (DF = 16) Finding = 16). ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Message Details. Message Details Allows the user to select the Block Repetition Rate. Block Repetition Rate 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 38 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Multi-Receiver Menu Figure 1.2.3 - 23 Multi-Receiver Squitter Frame Fields Menu Figure 1.2.3 - 24 Multi-Receiver Squitter Schedule Menu 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 40 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Operation, Menus and Screens Transponder Menu TRANSPONDER MENU Figure 1.2.3 - 25 ATC-5000NG Transponder Menu Screen Components Description Displays the Transponder Settings Menu. Settings Softkey Displays the Transponder Measurements Menu. Measurements Softkey Displays the Transponder Receiver Menu. Receiver Softkey Displays the Transponder Test Menu.
Allows the user to set all hardware to the default settings Factory Setup Softkey according to the hardware configuration. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 42 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the Channel 1 selection. Allows the user to select the Channel 2 selection. Allows the user to select the Trigger Source. Trigger Source ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Allows the user to enable the Channel 2 selection. Source Same as Screen Components. Clear Allows the user to clear the Channel 2 selection. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 44 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the Trigger Source. Trigger Source Allows the user to select the Trigger Antenna. Trigger Antenna ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Transponder Menu Screen Components Description Allows the user to set the fields to preset levels and selections. Preset Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 46 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Displays the status of reception from the UUT or Test Set. LEDs UF Interrogation DF Reply A/C Intr ATCRBS Interrogation A/C Reply ATCRBS Reply ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 47...
UUT ATCRBS Reply ATCRBS replies. Allows the user to enable/disable capture of Test Set ATCRBS ATC ATCRBS Reply replies. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 48 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Frame Details reception. Allows the user to select how many messages to display Quantity to Show (100 messages maximum). ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 49...
Allows the user to export the receive messages to a file. Export Allows the user to clear all recorded messages. Clear 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 50 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Description Displays the Predefined Masks Menu. Predefined Masks Displays the Customize Mode S Mask Menu. Customize Mode S Mask ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 51...
Select All Softkey is applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are Unselect All Softkey displayed. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 52 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select “1” for all patterns. Set 1’s Pattern Softkey Allows the user to select “0” for all patterns. Set 0’s Pattern Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Select All Softkey is applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are Unselect All Softkey displayed. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 54 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the antenna port from which reply Antenna Selection measurements will be derived. Allows the user to select the scope trigger level. Trigger Level ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Opens the Receiver Summary Menu. Displays squitter rates Receiver Summary and data for common Transponder squitters. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 56 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Displays reply code, % reply and reply delay data. Reply Information Allows the user to reset the current screen to default values. Reset ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select Scope Sync for Interr (Interrogation) or Scope Trigger (switch) Reply. Allows the user to enter the Scope-Sync, interrogation-trigger, Interr Trigger Offset offset time. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 58 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to enter pulse widths. Pulse Width Allows the user to enter P1 and P2 Pulse Level (Power Dev). Pulse Level (Power Dev) ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the scope trigger level. Trigger Level Displays % Reply for ATCRBS and Mode S interrogations on Reply Information Top Antenna only. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 60 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Opens the Receiver Summary Menu. Displays squitter rates Receiver Summary and data for common Transponder squitters. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to sync or unsync the PRF of the first PRF Sync (switch) transmission with the second. Only available for P1-P2, Pulse or DME interrogations. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 62 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Transponder Menu Allows the user to select the specific interrogation whose reply Sync (switch) measurement values will be derived from. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to switch Interlace Interrogation Mode On or Off. Interlace Interr. Allows the user to enter the Interlace Ratio. Ratio 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 64 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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P1-P2 / All Interrogations Alternate Mode A-Mode C / All Interrogations DME 12 us / All Interrogations DME 30 us / All Interrogations ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
P2, P3, P4, P5 and P6 (depending on which interrogation is selected). Allows the user to turn SLS On or Off. SLS (switch) 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 66 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allow the use to enter the Transponder Mode S Address. Transponder Address Allows the user to select the Mode S parameters to be modified. Frame Details ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Antenna. Antenna Selection Allows the user to select the scope trigger level. Trigger Level 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 68 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Allows the user to select the reply pulse to measure, antenna Measured Pulse source and trigger level. Displays squitter rates and data for common Transponder Receiver Summary squitters. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 69...
Allows the user to select the specific interrogation whose reply Sync (switch) measurement values will be derived from. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 70 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
High Power, or Very Low Power. Allows the user to enter the PRF (Pulse Repetition Frequency). Allows the user to enter the Transmitter frequency. Frequency ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
0 configures the test set for single burst mode. Starts the burst interrogation cycle. Tx must be ON before Start (button) pressing Burst Start button 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 72 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Transponder Menu 3.5.7 TRANSPONDER TEST MENU - BLOCK TRANSMISSION The Transponder Block Transmission Menu allows the user to set up the ATC-5000NG to transmit a block of 1030 interrogations. Figure 1.2.3 - 49 Transponder Test Menu - Block Transmission Screen Components Description Allows the user to select the Test Mode.
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Allows the user to select the reply pulse to measure, antenna Measured Pulse source and trigger level. Displays squitter rates and data for common Transponder Receiver Summary squitters. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 74 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the use to set the number of blocks that will be sent. Only displayed when Mode is set to Interrupt. Miss Allows the use to set the number of blocks that will be skipped. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Only displayed when No Limit Transmissions is set to Off) Number of Transmissions Allows the use to set the number of blocks that will be sent. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 76 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to enter the Power Level on the selected Power Level (dBm) interrogation. Allows the user to set the time interval between messages. Time (µs) ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Operation, Menus and Screens Transponder Menu 3.5.7.3 Frame Details Menu Figure 1.2.3 - 52 Frame Details Menu 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 78 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the Test Mode. Test Mode Allows the user to select the Interrogation Type. Interrogation Type ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Opens the Receiver Summary Menu. Displays squitter rates Receiver Summary and data for common Transponder squitters. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 80 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
The DME Menu allows the user to select between the Settings, Measurements or DME Test Menu for DME testing. NOTE The DME Menu is an Optional Function in the ATC-5000NG. Figure 1.2.3 - 54 ATC-5000NG Transponder Menu Screen Component Description Displays the DME Settings Menu.
Allows the user to select the Transmit Path (Top or Bottom Path Antenna port). Allows the user to select CW or Pulse Modulation. Modulation 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 82 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to set all hardware to the Factory default Factory Setup Softkey settings. Allows the user to select Signal Generator A or C Setting Menu. Signal Generator Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Channel 1 selection. Allows the user to select the Channel 2 selection. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 84 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Clear Allows the user to clear the Channel 2 selection. Allows the user to enable/disable the Signal Test. Signal Test Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Trigger Antenna. Trigger Antenna Allows the user to set the fields to preset levels and selections. Preset Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 86 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Allows the user to enable the Channel 1 selection. Source Same as Screen Components. Clear Allows the user to clear the Channel 1 selection. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Simulation Acceleration. Simulation - Acceleration Allows the user to select the Simulation Mode. Simulation - Mode 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 88 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to set the Cable Loss for the Top Antenna. Cable Loss Allows the user to set the Cable Loss for the Bottom Antenna. Cable Loss Bottom ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Allows the user to select the Ident settings. Ident Softkey Allows the user to select the Measured Pulse settings. Measured Pulse Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 90 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
The UAT Menu allows the user to select between the Settings, Receiving Station, Receiver or Scenario Menu for UAT testing. NOTE The UAT Menu is an Optional Function in the ATC-5000NG. Figure 1.2.3 - 61 UAT Menu Screen Component Description Displays the UAT Settings Menu.
Generator A and C only. Allows the user to set all hardware to the Factory default Factory Setup Softkey settings. 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 92 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to select the Longitude. Longitude Allows the user to select the Altitude. Altitude Allows the user to select the Heading. Heading ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 93...
Displays the status of reception from the UUT or Test Set. LEDs UF Interrogation DF Reply A/C Intr ATCRBS Interrogation A/C Reply ATCRBS Reply 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 94 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Allows the user to enable/disable capture of Test Set ATCRBS replies. ATC ATCRBS Reply Allows the user to enable/disable capture of UAT messages. UUT UAT ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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UAT Menu Screen Components Description Allows the user to enable/disable capture of UAT messages from Test ATC UAT 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 96 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Quantity to Show (100 messages maximum). Allows the user to refresh the UAT Receiver Menu with the selected Refresh quantity of messages. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to export the receive messages to a file. Export Allows the user to clear all recorded messages. Clear 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 98 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Filtered Masked Softkey Displays the Predefined Masks Menu. Displays the Customize Mode S Mask Menu. Displays the Highlight Masked Menu. Highlight Masked ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Displays the Predefined Masks Menu. Predefined Masks Softkey Displays the Customize Mode S Mask Menu. Customize Mode S Mask Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 100 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Allows the user to select all messages to be displayed. No filter is Select All Softkey applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are displayed. Unselect All Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Allows the user to select “1” for all patterns. Set 1’s Pattern Softkey Allows the user to select “0” for all patterns. Set 0’s Pattern Softkey 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 102 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Allows the user to select all messages to be displayed. No filter is Select All Softkey applied. Allows the user to de-select all messages. No messages are displayed. Unselect All Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Scenario Time. Scenario Time Allows the user to select the Run Time. Run Time 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 104 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Allows the user to reset the test settings to the default values. Reset Softkey Allows the user to enable/disable the Scenario. Scenario Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to select the Product Key. Product Key The Product Key enables/disables Options in the Test Set. VIAVI provides the Product Key for the Test Set. Allows the user to select the GPIB Address. GPIB Address Once the GPIB address is set, the GPIB address on all future power-up cycles is the same.
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Errors Log Softkey Executes the Touch Screen Alignment Program. Touch Align Softkey Opens the Windows Display Settings. Display Settings Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Allows the user to enable/disable the programming of a specific Programming DSP or FPGA device. Displays the New Version Number. New Version 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 108 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Execute Softkey enabled. Cancels the programming sequence. Cancel Softkey Refreshes the software and firmware versions. Refresh Versions Softkey ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 109...
IP address. The internal connection is at IP Address 192.168.0.1 (Factory Setting). The IP Address should not be changed unless required to use this address for the external connections. All Ethernet communications to the ATC-5000NG are on port 2001. Example Select the Rear LAN line on the grid of the current menu and press the Change Settings Softkey to change the IP of the Rear LAN from dynamic to static.
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Figure 1.2.3 - 77 Network Connections, Change Settings Menu - Auto IP Address To change the IP address to a static IP: Select the Use the following IP Address group box. Enter the IP address desired for the internal DSP connection. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Operation, Menus and Screens System Menu The ATC-5000NG sets the gateway address to the same IP Address and internally, sets the DSP IP address and communicates the address to the DSP module when the user presses the Set Softkey. The application software communicates the new address to the DSP, resets the connection and reboots the DSP.
Allows the user to select the 429 label of the: Label Softkey Own Aircraft Latitude Own Aircraft Longitude Own Aircraft Heading ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
CALIBRATION MENU Allows the user to view the last calibration date and result. Figure 1.2.3 - 80 System, Calibration Menu 1-2-3 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 114 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
Operation, Menus and Screens Support Menu SUPPORT MENU The Support Menu displays the VIAVI Customer Service contact information. Figure 1.2.3 - 81 ATC-5000NG Support Menu ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-3 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Change the output by using the Scope 1 or Scope 2 combobox or using Scope 1 or Scope 2 Softkey. The test set contains six RF generators (A-F). The tables below identify the generator assignments for many test conditions. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-4 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
For Mode S Interrogations only P2 or P6 can be selected for variable pulse amplitude, not both. If P2 or P6 is selected as variable P5 is disabled. 1-2-4 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 2 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Press the UAT Softkey to display the UAT Main Menu. Press the Own Aircraft Softkey to display the UAT Receiving Station Menu. Use the comboboxes or Softkeys on the UUT Receiving Station Menu to enter the appropriate information. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-4 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Operation, Operating Procedures and Test Configurations Test Configurations TEST CONFIGURATIONS 4.2.1 TRANSPONDER ATC/MODE S/ELS/EHS TEST CONFIGURATION 1-2-4 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 8 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Operation, Operating Procedures and Test Configurations Test Configurations 4.2.2 TRANSPONDER ADS-B OUT (1090ES) TEST CONFIGURATION ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-4 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 9...
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UAT ADS-B DEFINITION PARAMETERS ....... . 85 5.7.5 UAT GROUND UPLINK DEFINITION PARAMETERS ..... . 95 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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This should clear any remaining data such as the “!” from the output buffer. For proper GPIB operation enable EOI at the end of each write. 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 4 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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For example, using the previous example, we can also :ATC5000NG:OWN:ALTITUDE 10000;:LATITUDE 25.8333;:LONGITUDE ‐80.33333 add a factory setting at the end of the command string. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
Example: Send “:ATC:SCE:TYPE XPDR\r” to set the unit for transponder scenario, then send “:ATC:SET:FACT XPDR\r” to reset the generator to the default for that mode of operation. The ATC-5000NG accepts the following GPIB commands: 5.2.1 *IDN? This command returns manufacturer, model name and material number in a data string.
Measurement Commands MEASUREMENT COMMANDS This set of commands allows the user to query the ATC-5000NG to perform measurements on the received signal from the UUT. The ATC-5000NG can perform frequency, power and pulse characteristic measurements on both 1030 and 1090 MHz signals.
35|MCXBIT X ATCRBS Reply Example: :ATC:MEA:SET:PUL 18\r Default: Scenario Type XPDR MULTI (Multi-Receiver) 0|F1 19|P1MCI Query: :ATC:MEA:SET:PUL?\r Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 8 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Value is in ASCII data format specified in dBm. In case of the Float data format, the Value is Return: returned with two decimal points. If no measurement Value is available, the Unit replies with not ready “#”. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
This command sets the trigger level in dBm if trigger source is set to log video. Description: 15 to 60 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:MEA:SET:TRIG:LDBM 20\r Example: :ATC:MEA:SET:TRIG:LDBM?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 10 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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XPDR. 0 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Trigger Source Log Video :ATC:MEA:SET:TRIG:SOU 0\r Example: Default: :ATC:MEA:SET:TRIG:SOU?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 11...
-180 to 180 degrees (double ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:OWN:LONG -80.333331\r Example: Last longitude before power down. Default: :ATC:OWN:LONG?\r Query: -80.333331 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 12 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Default: :ATC:OWN:MSADDR?\r Query: 000004 Return: RECEIVER COMMANDS This set of commands allows the user to set the ATC-5000NG to perform various receiver functions (select received messages, enable/disable data logging, read logged data, etc.). 5.5.1 LOG PARAMETERS 5.5.1.1 CLEAR {:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:RCV |:RCVR}{:LOG}{:CLE |:CLEAR} CR Command Syntax: This command clears the log buffer of received messages.
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READ {:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:RCV |:RCVR}{:LOG:DL?}CR Command Syntax: If the ATC-5000NG Receiver Log is empty, the response is EMPTY (ASCII). If data is available, Description: the ATC-5000NG responds with 25 bytes in hexadecimal format (50 ASCII bytes). The following is the description of each byte:...
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6 bytes represent time from start of scenario. Bit resolution is equivalent to 25 ns. :ATC:RCV:LOG:DL?\r Example: 02800E09000000000000000000000080800E090016D1FEA6AF Reply: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 15...
Operation, Remote Operation Receiver Commands 5.5.1.5 RECORD {:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:RCV |:RCVR}{:REC |:RECORD}SP{ON | OFF}CR Command Syntax: This command enables or disables the ATC-5000NG from recording (logging) the messages Description: being received by the receivers that are enabled to capture. :ATC:RCV:REC ON\r Example: Default:...
STATUS REQUEST {:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:RCV |:RCVR}{:ST |:STATUS}?CR Command Syntax: This command returns a byte with the status of all eight receivers within the ATC-5000NG Description: (receivers in this context means any of the 8 defined functional “receivers” below - not physical RF Hardware receivers).
RTCA/DO-260 Test Commands RTCA/DO-260 TEST COMMANDS These commands allow the definition of different RTCA/DO-260 tests. The ATC-5000NG has implemented the following test types: Normal Test, Bit Failures Special Test, Altered Preamble Special Test, Overlapping Pulse Special Test, Confidence Test and Preamble Validation Test.
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By default, the coherence is turned off. :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITFAILURES:GENS:GENA:COH ON\r Example: Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITFAILURES:GENS:GENA:COH?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 19...
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952 to 1223 MHz (decimal ASCII). Numeric: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:GENS:GENA:FREQ 1091\r Example: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:OVERLAP:GENS:GENC:FREQ 1089\r Example: 1090 Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:GENS:GENA:FREQ?\r Query: 1091.0 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 20 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command enables or disables (not visible) the selected Mode S pulse. Description: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:PULSE:MODES:CH:4:P4:ENABLE OFF\r Example: Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:PULSE:MODES:CH:4:P4:ENABLE?\r Query: Return ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 21...
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Value and moves 50 ns every transmission until the end. :ATC5000NG:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:GENS:GENA:WALK OFF\r Example: Default: :ATC5000NG:DO260:TYPE:NORMAL:GENS:GENA:WALK?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 22 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
This command saves the current scenario into the internal storage area with the specified Description: filename. :ATC:DO260:SAVE test1.csv\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 23...
5.6.7 SPECIAL TEST The follow set of commands allow the user to setup some specific tests in RTCA DO-260 document. The special tests provided by the ATC-5000NG are Altered Preamble, BIT Failure, Confidence Test, Overlapping and Preamble Validation. 5.6.7.1 ALTERED PREAMBLE PARAMETERS 5.6.7.1.1...
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1 to 56 if the reference is a short Mode S (decimal ASCII) :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:CHIPS:BLAST 39\r Example: Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:CHIPS:BLAST?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 25...
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Description: -20000 to 2000 ns (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:OVERLAP:PULSE:DELAY 2000\r Example: 0 ns Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:OVERLAP:PULSE:DELAY?\r Query: 2000 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 26 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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1 to 56 if the reference is a short Mode S (decimal ASCII) :ATC:DO260:TYPE:PREA:CHIPS:NFIRST 1\r Example: Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:PREA:CHIPS:NFIRST?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 27...
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1 to 56 if the reference is a short Mode S (decimal ASCII) :ATC:DO260:TYPE:PREA:CHIPS:NLAST 5\r Example: Default: :ATC:DO260:TYPE:PREA:CHIPS:NLAST?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 28 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
High Power Mode - only generators GENA, GENC and GENE are available. :ATC:DO260:TIMING:TRIG:SOURCE GENA\r Example: GENA Default: :ATC:DO260:TIMING:TRIG:SOURCE?\r Query: GENA Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 29...
This command sets the number of consecutive blocks to transmit. Description: 0 to 20 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:TXBLOCK:HIT 6\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 30 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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High Power Mode: 1 to -69 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Low Power Mode: -20 to -90 dBm (decimal ASCII) -20 dBm Default: :ATC:TXBLOCK:3:POW -31\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 31...
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This command saves the current scenario into the internal storage area with the specified Description: filename. :ATC:TXBLOCK:SAVE test1.csv\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 32 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
SCENARIO COMMANDS This set of commands allows the user to define dynamic and static intruders for Multi-Receiver, and UAT scenarios. The Multi-Receiver Menu and UAT Menu are options of the ATC-5000NG and require product key and calibration to enable. 5.7.1 INDIVIDUAL 1030 MESSAGES The following set of commands allows the user to define a block of 1030 MHz interrogations.
Altitude Binary Mode: -1000 to 50175 feet in 25 feet resolution Altitude Gilham Mode: -1000 to 126700 feet in 100 feet resolution :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:AMODE GILHAM\r Example: Binary Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 34 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Mode S or is a TIS-B with message type ADS-B (Valid only for DO260 and DO260A). 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:POSSAF 1\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 35...
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5.7.2.2.2 AIRBORNE POSITION MESSAGE SCHEDULE Airborne or Surface Position squitters are transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 0.5 seconds. The CPR encoding is alternated every 0.5 second unless the user specifies to only transmit odd or even encoding.
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This command enables or disables the position even or odd squitter message of the specified Description: intruder. :ATC:SCE:STAT:3:SPOSODD:ENA ON\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 37...
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Numeric: Value Meaning No Air Referenced Velocity Report Capability. Generates Air Referenced Velocity Report. :ATC:SCE:DYN:4:SAOS:ARV 1\r Example: Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 38 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Meaning Gilham Altitude Source with no cross-checking. Cross-Checked Gilham or any other Altitude Source. :ATC:SCE:DYN:6:SAOS:NICB 1\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 39...
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0 to 3 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Meaning Unknown or >150 meters ≤150 meters ≤45 meters Reserved :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:SAOS:GVA 1\r Example: Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 40 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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4 meters Left 6 meters Left 2 meters Right 4 meters Right 6 meters Right :ATC:SCE:STAT:2:SAOS:GPSLAT 3\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 41...
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EPU <10 m and VEPU <15 m WAAS EPU <3 m and VEPU <4m LAAS 12 to 15 Reserved Reserved :ATC:SCE:STAT:2:SAOS:GPSLAT 1\r Example: Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 42 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the selected intruder aircraft operational status squitter NIC Supplement-C Description: field to the specified value. 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:SAOS:NISC 1\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 43...
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This command sets the selected intruder aircraft operational status squitter reserved for ADS-R Description: flag field to the specified value. 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:2:SAOS:ADR 1\r Example: Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 44 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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1x10 per flight hour or per sample 1x10 per flight hour or per sample :ATC:SCE:STAT:2:SAOS:SIL 2\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 45...
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Value Meaning TCAS Resolution Advisory is inactive or Unknown. TCAS Resolution Advisory is Active. :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:SAOS:RA 1\r Example: Default: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 46 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Numeric: Value Meaning No Capability to Receive ADS-B UAT Messages. Receives UAT ADS-B Messages. :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:SAOS:UAT 1\r Example: Default: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 47...
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5.7.2.3.2 AIRCRAFT OPERATIONAL STATUS MESSAGE SCHEDULE Airborne Operational Status squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 2.0 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the Airborne Operation Status squitter can be enabled or disabled.
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No emergency General Emergency Lifeguard/medical emergency Minimum fuel No communications Unlawful interference Downed Aircraft Reserved Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:SAS:EPS 4\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 49...
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1 to 2 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Meaning Emergency/Priority Status TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA) Default: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:SAS:SUBTYPE 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 50 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Example: 5.7.2.4.2 AIRCRAFT STATUS MESSAGE SCHEDULE Aircraft/Emergency Status squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 1.0 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the Aircraft/Emergency Status squitter can be enabled or disabled. Static intruders (targets) allow the user to enable or disable the Aircraft/Emergency Status squitter for the entire scenario.
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This command sets the ground status of the intruder. If the intruder is an extended Mode S and Description: ground status is enabled, the surface position squitters are transmitted. Default: :ATC:SCE:STAT:2:GRO ON\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 52 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the selected intruder identification type for the Ident squitter. Description: 1 to 4 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:IDENTTYPE 3\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 53...
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Scenario Commands 5.7.2.9.2 IDENTIFICATION MESSAGE SCHEDULE Identification squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 5.0 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the Identification squitter can be enabled or disabled. Static intruders (targets) allow the user to enable or disable the Identification squitter for the entire scenario.
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Example: 5.7.2.12 MODE-S ALL CALL REPLY (DF=11) MESSAGE DF11 squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 1.0 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the DF11 squitter can be enabled or disabled. Static intruders (targets) allow the user to enable or disable the DF11 squitter for the entire scenario.
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This command either enables or disables crosslink capability bit for the specified intruder. Description: Default: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:CC ON\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 56 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Sensitivity Level 3 Sensitivity Level 4 Sensitivity Level 5 Sensitivity Level 6 Sensitivity Level 7 Default: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:SL 1\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 57...
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150 <Airspeed 300 knots 300 <Airspeed 600 knots 600 <Airspeed 1200 knots 1200 knots <Airspeed Not Assigned Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:RI:AQ1 2\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 58 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the UM field for a Mode S intruder. Description: 0 to 63 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:UM 22\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 59...
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The intruder can be defined by range and bearing or latitude and longitude. If the intruder is defined using range and bearing, the ATC-5000NG calculates the latitude and longitude of the intruder. If the intruder is defined using latitude and longitude, the ATC-5000NG calculates the range and bearing.
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The intruder can be defined by range and bearing or latitude and longitude. If the intruder is defined using range and bearing, the ATC-5000NG calculates the latitude and longitude of the intruder. If the intruder is defined using latitude and longitude, the ATC-5000NG calculates the range and bearing.
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Very Low Power : -110 to -40 dBm (decimal ASCII) -110 to 5 dBm (decimal ASCII) -50 dBm (Multi-Receiver) Default: -20 dBm (UAT) :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:SQPWR -35\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 62 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Mode S when the intruder is a static intruder. 0.125 kts Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:SPEED 77\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 63...
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MCP/FCU Target Altitude referenced to Baro-Corrected Data derived from the Altitude (Mean Sea level) Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:AT 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 64 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Meaning Gilham Altitude Source with no cross-checking Cross-Checked Gilham or any other Altitude Source Default: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:STARGET:NICB 1\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 65...
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No emergency General Emergency Lifeguard/medical emergency Minimum fuel No communications Unlawful interference Downed Aircraft Reserved Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:EPS 3\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 66 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Meaning LNAV Mode not Active or Unknown LNAV Mode Active Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:LMG 1\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 67...
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Mode S. 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:ADR 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 68 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Meaning Unknown 1x10 per flight hour 1x10 per flight hour 1x10 per flight hour Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:SIL 2\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 69...
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TCAS not Operational (RI ≠ 3 or 4) Approach Mode Active (RI =3 or 4) Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:TOP 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 70 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Meaning VNAV Mode not Engaged or Unknown VNAV Mode Engaged Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:STARGET:VEG 1\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 71...
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5.7.2.19.2 TARGET STATE AND STATUS MESSAGE SCHEDULE Target State and Status squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 1.0 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the Target State and Status squitter can be enabled or disabled.
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This command sets the service volume identification of the intruder selected. Description: 0 to 15 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:COARSE:SVID 3\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 73...
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When set to OFF, no GNSS altitude source data difference information is available. Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:GNSS OFF\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 74 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the selected intruder velocity squitter NACv field to the specified value, if the Description: intruder is an extended Mode S. 0 to 7 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:VELNACV 6\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 75...
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Airspeed and Heading or in the surface position squitter). 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:HSGS 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 76 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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The vertical speed information is only used for the velocity squitter of an extended Mode S when the intruder is a static intruder. Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:VERT 50\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Example: 5.7.2.21.2 VELOCITY MESSAGE SCHEDULE Velocity squitter is transmitted by the ATC-5000NG at a rate of 0.5 seconds. Dynamic intruders (targets) allow definition of multiple time intervals where the Velocity squitter can be enabled or disabled. Static intruders (targets) allow the user to enable or disable the Velocity squitter for the entire scenario.
Mode S Squitters for the intruders declared as Mode S Extended, ADS-R or TIS-B. A “*” is returned when the compile function has been completed. :ATC:SCE:COMP\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Command Syntax: This command turns on or off the capture of Mode S messages. Description: Default: :ATC:SCE:CAP ON\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 80 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command saves the current scenario in the internal storage area with the specified Description: filename. :ATC:SCE:SAVE test1\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 81...
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5.7.3.13 SCENARIO TYPE {:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:SCE |:SCENARIO}{:TYPE}SP{UAT |XPDR |MULTI |DME}CR Command Syntax: This command sets the ATC-5000NG to interpret the scenario commands as UAT, XPDR, MULTI Description: This command must precede all commands used to define or DME mode. the scenario. The UAT mode requires ATC-5000NG UAT Hardware.
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DME Fruit 30 µs spacing). 952 to 1223 MHz (decimal ASCII). Numeric: 978.0 MHz Default: :ATC:SCE:UAT:STEST:FREQ 979\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 83...
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Pulse Interference and DME Fruit 30 µs spacing). 1 to -98 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: -20 dBm Default: :ATC:SCE:UAT:STEST:POW -80\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 84 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
TIS-B target with track file identifier Surface Vehicle Fixed ADS-B Beacon ADS-R target with non-ICAO address Reserved :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:ADDRQ 5\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 85...
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0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Altitude Type Pressure Altitude Geometric Altitude Default: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:ALTTYPE 1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 86 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the MSO of the specified intruder. The <intruder no> specifies the number of Description: the intruder in the channel grouping specified. 0 to 3951 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:MSO 22\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 87...
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Description: The <intruder no> specifies the number of the intruder in the channel grouping specified. :ATC:SCE:DYN:2:OFFMANUAL OFF\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 88 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command enables or disables the UTC coupled condition of the specified intruder. The Description: <intruder no> specifies the number of the intruder in the channel grouping specified. :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:UTC ON\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
ADS-B Message Payload Type Code 8 ADS-B Message Payload Type Code 9 ADS-B Message Payload Type Code 10 :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:UAT:ADSB:2:PLCODE 3\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 90 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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The <intruder no> specifies the number of the intruder in the channel grouping specified. -110 to 5 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:DYN:1:UAT:ADSB:1:INT:1:PWR -80\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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<intruder no> specifies the number of the intruder in the channel grouping specified. 0 to 1 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Value Meaning Lateral Axis Longitudinal Axis :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:UAT:GPSAXIS 0\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 92 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Long ADS-B: 0 to FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF (68 hexadecimal ASCII) Retrigger Long ADS-B Message (214 hexadecimal ASCII) :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:PLMSG FFFF\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 93...
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0 to FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF (24 hexadecimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:PLMS AF\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 94 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Description: the intruder in the channel grouping specified. -90 to 90 degrees (double ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:UAT:GUS:LAT 30\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 95...
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0 to 255 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:UAT:GUS:IFRAME:NIFRAMES 7\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 96 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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0 to 15 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: :ATC:SCE:STAT:1:UAT:GUS:IFRAME:2:IFTYPE 2\r Example: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 97...
The following set of commands allows the user to modify the Generator Frequency, Modulation (CW/ Pulse), Factory Setting (Factory Reset), ATC-5000NG Scope Port and Generator Power. These commands are used for troubleshooting the ATC-5000NG and for calibration and factory testing of the ATC-5000NG.
NOTE The Generator commands are for use in the RTCA/DO-260 Test mode and Factory calibration ONLY. To set power and frequency use commands listed under the specific test sections. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Doppler and Modulation Disabled 978 MHz 9 7 8 M H z Frequency :ATC:SET:GENA:FREQ 1031\r Example: :ATC:SET:GENA:FREQ?\r Query: 1031.0 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 100 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Frequency DME Fruit 30 µs T o p D is a bl ed B o tt o m spacing ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 101...
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A T T - 2 0 d B A tt e n u a to r (- 1 1 0 t o -4 0 d B m ) :ATC:SET:APSW AMP\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 102 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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GenD, GenE and GenF are disabled. Any command sent to generator disabled is considered an invalid command. Default: :ATC:SET:GENA:SIG OFF\r Example: :ATC:SET:GENA:SIG?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 103...
This command sets the first interference pulse position. Description: -17.5 to 400 µs (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:INTERF:POS 3.9\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:INTERF:POS?\r Query: 3.900 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 104 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Description: 0 to 32 µs (decimal ASCII) Numeric: 0.8 µs Default: :ATC:XPDR:INTERF:P2W 0.9\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:INTERF:P2W?\r Query: 0.900 Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 105...
{:ATC |:ATC5000NG}{:XPDR}{:STA |:START} CR Command Syntax: This command starts a predefined test. Description: :ATC:XPDR:STA\r Example: No – See INTERROGATION ON/OFF Query: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 107...
This command defines the block transmission period in ms. Description: 10 to 90000 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:PERIOD 10\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:PERIOD?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 108 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command sets the total number of blocks transmission. Description: 1 to 50000 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: NOLIMIT Default: :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:TRANS NOLIMIT\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:TRANS?\r Query: NO LIMIT Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 109...
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0 µs. Every additional message defaults 130 µs after the previous. Maximum time depends on Default: frame period value. :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:3:TIME 77\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:TXBLOCK:3:TIME?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 110 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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<interrogation number> defines the double interrogation number. 952 to 1223 MHz (Decimal ASCII) Numeric: 1030 MHz Default: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:FREQ 1031\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:FREQ?\r Query: 1031.0 Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 111...
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DME 12 µs Spacing DME 30 µs Spacing Alternate Mode A/Mode C Default: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:2:MOD 6\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:2:MOD?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 112 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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-110 to 5 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:POW -31\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:POW?\r Query: -31.0 Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 113...
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Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:PUL:P3W 1.1,1.9\r (for Alternate mode A/mode C interrogation) Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:PUL:P3W?\r (Not applicable for PALLWIDTH) Query: 1.100 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 114 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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1 to 2 (decimal ASCII) Interrogation: 0 to 5 µs (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:PW 1.1\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:PW?\r Query: 1.100 Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 115...
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UUT values are obtained from the reply associated with the interrogation selected for synchronization. 1 to 2 (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:SYNC 2\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:DBL:SYNC?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 116 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Note: This shows as Burst Spacing on Burst Setting menu. 0 to 20 seconds (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:BURST:GAP 3\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:BURST:GAP?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 117...
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This command sets the pulse repetition rate (PRF) for all table entries. Description: 1 to 10 KHz (decimal ASCII) Numeric: Default: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:PRF 125\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:PRF?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 118 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command turns on or off the interrogation of the selected table entry. Description: 1-1000 (Decimal ASCII) Table Entry: Default: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:ENABLE OFF\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:ENABLE?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 119...
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Table Entry: -110 TO 5 dBm (decimal ASCII) Numeric: -20 dBm Default: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:POW -31\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:POW?\r Query: -31.0 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 120 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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This command turns on or off SLS (P2) pulse in an ATCRBS interrogation of the selected table Description: entry. 1 to 1000 (decimal ASCII) Table Entry: Default: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:SLS ON\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:SLS?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 121...
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Example: :ATC:XPDR:ANT:TIM -0.5,0.5\r (for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) :ATC:XPDR:ANT:TIM?\r Query: (or -0.5,0.5 for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 122 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Long interrogation 0 to FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF ( 28 hexadecimal ASCII). The last six characters are the Mode S Address. 00000000000001 Default: :ATC:XPDR:UF 123456789ABCDE\r Example: :ATC:XPDR:UF?\r Query: 123456789ABCDE Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 123...
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:ATC:XPDR:PUL:P1P -9,-3\r (for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) Example: :ATC:XPDR:PUL:P1P?\r Query: -9.0 (or -9.0,-3.0 for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 124 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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:ATC:XPDR:SLS ON,ON\r (for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) Example: :ATC:XPDR:SLS?\r Query: (or ON,ON for Alternate Mode A/Mode C) Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 125...
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Single Interrogation - DME 30 µs Spacing Double Interrogation ITABLE Interrogation Table BLOCK Block Transmission :ATC:XPDR:MOD?\r Example: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 126 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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Return Value: If the Unit is not ready to return an answer, “#” is returned. :ATC:XPDR:JREP?\r Example: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 127...
This command returns the product key of the Unit. Description: ASCII value Return Value: :ATC:PKEY?\r Example: 4D24E-333FC-1112C-86711-AAA53-11105144 Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 128 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Set the Own Aircraft Mode S Address to 4. Reset Scenario. Set the ATC-5000NG to the factory default settings. A”*” is returned if the factory settings are able to complete successfully or “?” if a failure occurs. Return Value:...
108.0 to 135.9 for 0 VOR Pair and 5 VOR Pair (decimal ASCII) 952 to 1223 for MHZ X and MHZ Y Default Value: :ATC:DME:CHANNEL 12\r Example: :ATC:DME:CHANNEL?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 130 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
This command sets the reply percentage. Description: 0% to 100% (decimal ASCII) Numeric 100% Default Value: :ATC:DME:EFF 80\r Example: :ATC:DME:EFF?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 131...
This command selects the mode of operation for DME identification. Description: Default Value: :ATC:DME:IDENT:MODE TONE\r Example: :ATC:DME:IDENT:MODE?\r Query: TONE Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 132 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
This command saves the current DME Test into the internal storage area with the specified Description: filename. :ATC:DME:SAVE test1\r Example: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 134 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
This command sets the percentage of suppression when suppression is activated. Description: 0 to 100 (decimal ASCII) Numeric Default Value: :ATC:DME:SUPP:PERCENT 90\r Example: :ATC:DME:SUPP:PERCENT?\r Query: Return: ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-2-5 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 135...
Command Syntax: This command enables or disables the self- interrogation. Description: Default Value: :ATC:DME:SELF ON\r Example: :ATC:DME:SELF?\r Query: Return: 1-2-5 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 136 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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:ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITFAILURES:CHIPS:FIRST 33 :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:CHIPS:LAST 39 :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:POWER -20 :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:PATH TOP //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:DELAY 0 //No Available for Gen A. Bussines Rule's ATC-5000NG //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:SIGNAL ON //No Available for Special test. Bussines Rule's ATC-5000NG :ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:MODES:DATA 8800000148000000000000000001 //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:BITF:GENS:GENA:MODES:RANDOM OFF //No Available for Special test. Business Rule's ATC-...
:ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:PULSE:P4:REFERENCE GENA :ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:PULSE:P4:ENABLE ON :ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALTEREDPREAMBLE:GENS:GENA:POWER -20 :ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:GENS:GENA:PATH TOP //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:GENS:GENA:DELAY 0 //No Available for Gen A. Bussines Rule's ATC-5000NG //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:GENS:GENA:SIGNAL ON //No Available for Special Test. Bussines Rule's ATC-5000NG :ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:GENS:GENA:MODES:DATA 8800000148000000000000000001 //:ATC:DO260:TYPE:ALT:GENS:GENA:MODES:RANDOM OFF //No Available for Special test. Bussines Rule's ATC-5000NG...
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The following example creates a scenario test with two statics intruders and two dynamic intruders by the channels UAT RX1 and UAT RX2. This capability requires ATC-5000NG specific UAT hardware. / / B e g i n S c e n a r i o T e s t...
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P5 behavior. All-Call Long interrogations are limited to a PRF range of 1 Hz to 1 kHz. Pulse-timing, measurement-accuracy specifications applicable for input signals at amplitudes +30 dBm. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-3-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control.
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Safety Standards ........... 13 1-3-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 2 Subject to Export Control.
0.1 dB Accuracy: 1 dB (-100 to +5 dBm) 3 dB (<-100 dBm) at 952 to 1223 MHz ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-3-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 3...
25 ns Accuracy: P1 to P2: 15 ns P1 to P3: 10 ns P3 to P4: 15 ns 1-3-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 4 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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-2.5 to +7.9 s Resolution: 25 ns Accuracy: 50 ns DME Y: 7.9 s Resolution: 25 ns Accuracy: 50 ns ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-3-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 5...
Block Period - 120 s Resolution: 1 s Period: 10 ms to 90 sec Resolution: 1 ms Accuracy: 1 ms ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-3-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 7...
Dash Default: 360 ms Accuracy: 1 ms Dash Variation: 150 to 750 ms Resolution: 10 ms Accuracy: 1 ms 1-3-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 8 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
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0.5 s typical Reply: -1 s prior to first pulse of reply (F1/P1) Resolution: 25 ns Accuracy: 0.5 s typical ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-3-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 11...
AC INPUT POWER 1.4.1 VOLTAGE RANGE 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz 1.4.2 POWER CONSUMPTION 100 W typical 1-3-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 12 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. February 2020...
Specifications, ATC-5000NG Performance Specifications Compliance/Standards, Directives COMPLIANCE/STANDARDS The ATC-5000NG has been evaluated and meets the requirements of the following: 1.5.1 DIRECTIVES Applicable requirements of the following directives: EMC Directive (2014/30/EU) (CE Marking) Low Voltage Directive (2014/35/EU) 1.5.2 EMC COMPLIANCE EN 61326-1:2013 MIL-PRF-28800F (Class 3) Device Specifications 1.5.3...
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Information Section 4 – Shipping SHIPPING TEST SETS INFORMATION VIAVI Test Sets returned to factory for calibration, service or repair must be repackaged and shipped according to the following conditions: 1.1.1 AUTHORIZATION Do not return any products to factory without first receiving authorization from VIAVI Customer Service Department.
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Close the shipping container lids and seal with shipping tape or an industrial stapler. Tie all sides of the shipping container with break resistant rope, twine or equivalent. Figure 1.4.1 - 1 Repacking Procedure 1-4-1 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 Page 2 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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(more than six months): • Disconnect the Test Set from any electrical power source. • Store the Test Set and other accessories together. ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual 1-5-1 Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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Appendix A – Connector Pin-Out Tables A.1. I/O CONNECTORS A.1.1 FRONT PANEL I/O CONNECTORS Figure A.1 - 1 ATC-5000NG Front Panel Connectors Table A.1 - 1 Front Panel I/O Connectors C O N N E C T O R T Y P E...
A.1.2 REAR PANEL I/O CONNECTORS Figure A.1 - 2 ATC-5000NG Rear Panel Connectors Table A.1 - 2 Rear Panel I/O Connectors C O N N E C T O R T Y P E I N P U T /O U T P U T...
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S I G N A L N A M E D101 D102 D103 D104 NRFD NDAC SHIELD D105 D106 D107 D108 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Appendix-A Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 5...
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V B U S ( 5 V ) D A T A - D A T A + G N D ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Appendix-A Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details.
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1.689 100 ft 3.048 knots km/hr 1.8532 100 ft miles 1.894 knots miles/hr 1.1516 100 ft 1.645 ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Appendix-B Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 1...
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H o u r s H / W H a r d w a re H e r tz Appendix - C ATC-5000NG ATC/DME Test Set Operation Manual Rev. L0 February 2020 Subject to Export Control. See Cover Page for details. Page 1...
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The ATC-5000NG returns the "#" character if the Unit cannot make a measurement. The SDX returns 0 if it cannot make a measurement. The SDX provides a response for every command sent. The SDX responds with "OK\r\n" or an error message. The ATC-5000NG writes those errors to a table that is not accessible remotely and may or may not return "OK\r\n."...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set SDX Command Supported / Not Supported Comments ATC-5000NG Equivalent (or Similar) ATCRBS Commands :ATCRBS:MODE Supported :ATC5000:XPDR:MODE :ATCRBS:MODE? Supported :ATC5000:XPDR:MODE? :ATCRBS:DOUBle Supported :ATC5000:XPDR:TYPE 1 :ATCRBS:DOUBle:SPACing Supported Use long form of command. :ATC5000:XPDR:DBL:P1TOP1 :ATCRBS:DOUBle? Supported...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set SDX Command Supported / Not Supported Comments ATC-5000NG Equivalent (or Similar) :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE? Not Supported None :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE:TYPE Not Supported None :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE:STATE Not Supported None :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE:DATA Not Supported None :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE:ADDRess Not Supported None :DATALINK:MESSage:TABLE:STYLE Not Supported...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set SDX Command Supported / Not Supported Comments ATC-5000NG Equivalent (or Similar) :PULSE:SLS? Supported Not working in a MODE S instrument. None SIF Formatting Differences :PULSE:IFFBIT Not Supported None :PULSE:IFFBIT:CONTrol Not Supported None :PULSE:IFFBIT?
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set SDX Command Supported / Not Supported Comments ATC-5000NG Equivalent (or Similar) :GEN:SUPPressor:WIDth Not Supported None :GEN:EXTSYNC Not Supported None :GEN:EXTSYNC? Not Supported None :GEN:SETUP:REFerence Not Supported None :GEN:SETUP:REFerence? Supported None :GEN:SETUP:PRF Not Supported...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set SDX Command Supported / Not Supported Comments ATC-5000NG Equivalent (or Similar) :DME:568:STATus? Not Supported None :DME:WIDth Supported Use long form of the command. :ATC5000:DME:WIDTH :DME:WIDth? Supported Formatting Differences None :DME:CHANX Support Planned :ATC5000:DME:CHANNEL:MODE...
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The ATC-5000NG GPIB bus will time out if you read from the unit without first sending a query command. The ATC1400A can be read at any time and will return a " ?" If there is nothing in the buffer to return.
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-1400A Supported Comments ATC5000NG Equivalent Command description (or Similar) :ATC:XPDR:DBL:P1TOP1 Enables Double Interr P1 t o P1 Spacing (20.5 + Mode Spacing to 399.0 μs) DMEX :ATC:DME:CHANNEL:MODE Set DME Funct ion to X Channel...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-1400A Supported Comments ATC5000NG Equivalent Command description (or Similar) :ATC:DME:IDENT:CODE Set CODE Message :ATC:DME:IDENT:DOT Set CODE Dot Time in ms (100, 125 or 160) :ATC:DME:IDENT:RATE Set Number of Dot Times for Period (1 to 999) :ATC:XPDR:INTERF ON Enable and Deviate INTRF Pulse (-17.5 to 399.9 μs)
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-1400A Supported Comments ATC5000NG Equivalent Command description (or Similar) :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:SLS OFF or Disable XPDR SLS Pulse :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:SLS OFF or :ATC:XPDR:SLS OFF :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:SLS ON or Enable XPDR SLS Pulse :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:SLS OFF or :ATC:XPDR:SLS OFF...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-1400A Supported Comments ATC5000NG Equivalent Command description (or Similar) Partial Command is accepted. No action is taken. :ATC:MEAS:PUL:POS? Set Narrow Tolerance Window Use :ATC:MEAS:PUL:POS? for spacing measurement. Partial Command is accepted. No action is taken.
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set ATC-1400A Supported Comments ATC5000NG Equivalent Command description (or Similar) XV2+ :ATC:XPDR:PUL:P12S Increase P2 Pulse Spacing by Value set in “XV=X.XX” :ATC:XPDR:DBL:1:PUL:P12S :ATC:XPDR:ITABLE:1:PUL:P12S XV2- :ATC:XPDR:PUL:P12S Decrease P2 Pulse Spacing by Value set in “XV=X.XX”...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set D.2 1403DL Compatibility Command Set D.1.1 AXN COMMANDS S-1403DL A X N C O M M A N D S S -1 4 0 3 D L S U P P O R T E D...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set A X N C O M M A N D S S -1 4 0 3 D L S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set D.1.2 S-1403DL COMPATIBILITY COMMAND SET S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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Appendix D - ATC-5000NG Compatibility Command Set S -1 4 0 3 D L C O M M A N D S U P P O R T E D C O M M E N T S A T C 5 0 0 0 N G E Q U IV A L E N T ( O R...
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