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Avionics
APM-424(V)4
Interrogator/Transponder Test Set (Including Mode S ELS/EHS)
(NSN: 6625-01-600-6784)
Easily accommodates a variety of aircraft, ground and ship platforms to test Transponder and
Interrogator performance including Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance
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Transponder Test Set Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4, S
(including ELS and EHS)
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Interrogator Test Set Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, 4, S,
TCAS, ETCAS
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DO-260B compliant; ADS-B Out test capability
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Mode 5 upgradable
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Hand-held, battery powered and lightweight
(<11 lbs)
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One piece, 3-button point and shoot Go/NoGo operation
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Self-diagnostic
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Automated MTL measurement
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Parametric test results can be stored
for downloading to a PC for review or
maintenance logging
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TS-4542 shipboard interrogator test capability
The APM-424(V)4 is a performance and capability
upgrade to the TS-4530 and APM-424 test sets. The
APM-424(V)4 is fully compliant with DoD AIMS
standards for testing Mark XIIA performance of
Mode 4 equipment, DO-260B ADS-B Out performance,
and ICAO Annex 10 international standards for Mode S
ELS/EHS performance.
The APM-424(V)4 closely replicates legacy operation
for utilization of existing procedures, making the APM424(V)4 a cost effective, highly accurate upgrade to
fielded test sets.
The 20-character 4-line display provides for easily
viewable data and parametric measurements as required
for Mode S Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance
testing. For legacy test modes, the menu structure
and displayed data format have been retained so that
minimal changes are required of fielded procedures.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
USER INTERFACE
Displays
Internal: 20 character by 4 line alpha-numeric OLED, 0.197” font
height with green Accept, red Reject and battery status indicators
Controls
3 buttons: test sequence advance, test sequence repeat and test
result data.
MODES OF OPERATION
TRANSPONDER TESTING
Test Range
10 to 150 ft.
Test Capability
1,2,3A - Displays code, identification and emergency status
C-
Displays altitude
4-
Stand alone operation, but must be filled with challenge video patterns from COMSEC, displays code A or B and verification bit status. Requires KIR or KIV with adapter to operate.
S -
Interrogates with: UFO, UF11 (all call), UF4 (altitude), UF5
(identity), UF4 asking for DF20 (altitude), UF5 asking for
DF21 (identity), containing Datalink capability report, DF16
(long TCAS surveillance) Decodes and displays Mode S ELS
DAP’s
BDS 1,0 Data Link Capability Report: Subnet Version, DTE,
GICB Report, SI Capability, Specific Services Capability,
Squitter Capability, Cont Flag, Aircraft ID Capability, UELM
Capability, DELM Capability.
BDS 1,7 Common Usage GICB Report
BDS 1,8-1,C Specific Services Report
BDS 2,0 Aircraft Identification
Flight ID
BDS 3,0 ACAS Resolution Advisory: RAT, RAC, ARA & EHS
DAP’s
BDS 4,0 Vertical intention: MCP/FCU Alt
BDS 5,0 Track and Turn: True Track Angle, Ground Speed,
Track Angle Rate, Roll Angle
BDS 6,0 Heading & Speed: Mach Nbr, Baro Alt Rate,
Magnetic Heading, Indicated Air Speed
ADS-B
DO-260B compliant, ADS-B Out
INTERROGATOR TESTING (INCLUDING TCAS)
Test Range
30 to 200 ft.
Static Targets
1 - responds with 1200
2 - responds with 1202
3/A - responds with 1203 (4096 code)
C - responds with configurable altitude
4 - requires KIT or KIV to operate
S - Replies to: UF11(all call),UF0 (short TCAS surveillance), UF16
(long TCAS surveillance), UF4 (altitude), UF5 (Identity), UF20
(long altitude), UF21 (long identity)
Measures interrogation rate
Dynamic Target Scenarios
Level - Intruder closing level at configured altitude
Above -
Intruder closing level 2000 ft. above configured altitude
Dive - Intruder closing from 5000 ft. above descending to configured altitude
Climb -
Intruder closing from 5000 ft. below climbing to configured
altitude
Intruder starts at 15 nmi distance from UUT, ends at approx. 0 nmi
Closing speed fixed at 720 knots
Configured altitude is 0-20,000 ft.
Target Simulation
Multiple 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, and 256 nmi
Single 4 nmi, IDENT On/Off, EMERG On/Off, Pilotless
Group 12 targets 2 nmi apart, starting at 4 nmi
ANTENNA
(End-fire antenna with sum and difference feeds)
Interrogation Beamwidth
Approximately ±5 degrees
Polarization
Vertical
DIRECT CONNECTION PORT
Impedance
50 Ω
SWR
1.3:1 max
Connector
TNC
Note: All over-the-air and direct connection port testing use identical
test criteria to allow easy data comparison when evaluating or testing an
installation.
POWER SUPPLY
MEASUREMENT RECEIVER
Operating Modes
Unit operates either from external DC input power or internal batteries
GENERAL
External DC Input
11.5 to 28 V DC input, 25 W max.
Amplitude Range
+68 to +20 dBm at direct port, +24 to -24 dBm at antenna port
Surge Protection
MIL-STD-704E figure 9 (50 volts peak for 12.5 ms, then reducing
linearly to 29 V over 70 ms)
Input Protection
1 μs pulse width, 1% max duty cycle
Reverse Polarity
-30 volts max.
Direct Input
+68 dBm
Battery Compatibility
Antenna Input
+30 dBm at antenna connection
Replaceable internal batteries, disassembly of unit is not required.
Reverse polarity protected
NiCAD re-chargeable battery assy, 7.2 volt DC nominal
Compatible with commercial ‘C’ size NiCAD, NiMH or alkaline batteries
Internal Battery Charger
Operates from external DC input
Full re-charge time within 8 hours from fully discharged state (actual
charge time depends on level of discharge). Battery will charge with
unit operating unless an external COMSEC is connected.
Automatic charge termination when fully charged
Safety charge termination at +85ºC nominal battery temperature
range
Low Battery Indication
Battery fuel gauge indicates battery status
Discharge Protection
Test set automatically shuts off to prevent excessive battery discharge
SIGNAL GENERATOR
Generator Frequency
1030 or 1090 ±0.01 MHz
Generator Power
+4 to -44 dBm, 1 dB resolution, ±1.5 dB accuracy at antenna
connector
±2 dB radiated antenna field strength -40 to -88 dBm, 1 dB
resolution, ±1.5 dB accuracy at direct port
Pulse Shape and Timing
Modes 3/A, C, S comply with RTCA/DO-181D, Modes 1, 2, 4
comply with NATO STANAG 4193 Part V & DOD AIMS 03-1000A
RECEIVER MEASUREMENTS
Received Power
1 dB resolution, ±1.5 dB accuracy at antenna port, ±1.5 dB at direct
port, ±2 dB antenna field strength
Method
Peak power of pulse obtained using 100 ns averaging period
Automatic charge restriction to 0 to +40ºC nominal battery temperature
range
Frequency Range
1090 or 1030 MHz
Frequency
0.01 MHz resolution ±0.10 MHz accuracy with >400 ns pulse width
(transponder mode)
±0.05 MHz accuracy with >750 ns pulse width (interrogator mode)
Method
Average frequency between 90% points
Frequency Range
Within ±5 MHz of nominal for specified accuracy of amplitude and
frequency measurements
Pulse Spacing
±25 ns measured between leading edges for pulses with rise times
<100 ns
Pulse Width
±25 ns for pulses with rise times of 50 to 100 ns, fall times of 50 to
200 ns
Receiver Bandwidth
>10 MHz at 3 dB points
Oscillator Leakage
-50 dBm max. at antenna connection
Image Rejection
>40 dBc
ISLS Amplitude
Equal to P1 on difference or sum ports when enabled
COMSEC INTERFACE
Interrogation Rate (transponder test mode)
Modes 1,2,3/A,C,4 235 ±5 Hz
Mode S 50 ±5 Hz
Connector
Accessory interface cable or adapter provides the required interface
connector.
Harmonics
2nd and 3rd harmonic >30 dBc
Compatibility
KIR-1A/1C, KIT-1A/1C, KIV-6 with appropriate cable or adapter
Spurious
Applies at greater than 60 MHz from TX center frequency; -50 dBm
max. in standby; 50 dBc or -50 dBm max. in transmit when
measured at the antenna connection
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Power for COMSEC
Transmitter Power (Transponder)
KIT-1A/KIR-1A - External 115 VAC provided through KIT/KIR-1A
interface cable
Displays dBm
M1/M2/M3A/MC: F1, F2
KIT-1C/KIR-1C: 22 to 29 VDC at 3 W max. (provided by test set)
MS: P1, B56
KIV-6: 15 ±0.75 VDC at 200 mA max. (provided by test set)
M4: R1, R3
TEST PARAMETERS
Transmitter Frequency (Interrogator)
Displays MHz
Reply Code
M1/M2/M3A/MC: P1, P3
Indicates reply code
MS: P1, B56
M1/M2/M3A: 4096 code
M4: P1, P4
MC: Altitude in ft.
Transmitter Frequency (Transponder)
MS: 4096 code
Displays MHz
Pulse Spacing (Interrogator)
M1/M2/M3A/MC: F1, F2
Displays μs
MS: P1, B56
M1/M2/M3A/MC: P1, P3
M4: R1, R3
MS: P1, B56
M4: P1, P4
Squitter
Displays
Pulse Width (Interrogator)
Displays μs
Mode 4 Word
M1/M2/M3A/MC: P1, P3
MS: P1, P6
M4: P1, P4
Pulse Spacing (Transponder)
MS: DF11 Acquisition (sec)
Indicates presence of A or B word
VER BIT 1 Word
Indicates presence of A1 or B1 word
Reply Delay
Displays μs
M1/M2/M3A/MC: F1, F2
MS: P1, B56
ISLS Operation
M4: R1, R3
Displays in μs
Indicates % reply
Pulse Width (Transponder)
Identify Response
Displays μs
M1/M2/M3A/MC: F1, F2
Emergency Response
MS: P1, B56
M4: R1, R3
Percent Reply
Indicates % reply
Receiver Sensitivity (Transponder)
Displays MTL in dBm
Receiver Sensitivity (Interrogator)
Tests MDL margin 0 to -12 dB
Interrogation Rate
Displays Hz
Transmitter Power (Interrogator)
Displays dBm
M1/M2/M3A/MC: P1, P3
MS: P1, B56
M4: P1, P4
Indicates presence
Indicates presence
Pilotless Response
Indicates presence
Angle Reflection
Indicates unacceptable levels of multi-path interference
Umbilical Testing
Connector provided for direct connection to transponder
Mode S Testing
Supports the RF link portion of the installed equipment performance
requirements of DO-181D and ED-73A (Additional equipment is
required to simulate aircraft pressure altitude for the altitude reporting
verification.) Decodes and displays ELS and EHS data.
ACCESSORY SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER
AC POWER ADAPTER
Temperature
0 to +40ºC
Temperature
0 to +40ºC
Altitude
Less than 2,000 m operating
Humidity
10 to 80% non-condensing, indoor operation only
Weight
1 lbs./0.45 kg
Input Voltage
100 to 240 VAC ±10%
Input Current
1.0 A AC max.
Altitude
Less than 2,000 m operating
Humidity
10 to 80% non-condensing, indoor operation only
Weight
1 lbs./0.45 kg
Size
12.2” L x 2” H x 3.3” W
Functions
Charges or discharges one battery stick
Power Source
Requires connection to supplied AC Adapter, 12 V DC ±0.5 V, 2 A min,
4 A max.
Frequency
47 to 63 Hz
Input Connector
IEC 320 3 pin receptacle, 6 ft. (USA standard line cord provided)
Input Connector
Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
Output Connector
6 ft./1.8 m cable with 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
Charge Time
3 hours max. for 3 AH battery, dependent on battery charge state
Automatic shut off when fully charged
Output Voltage
+12 V DC nominal
Discharge Rate
700 mA typical, automatic shut off when discharged
Output Current
2.0 ADC nominal
DC POWER CABLE
EMC
FCC class B, CISPR 22 class B
Supply Connector
Banana plugs
Unit Connector
5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
Approvals
UL, CE
Length
6 ft./1.8 m
Weight
0.22 lb./0.1 kg
RF DIRECT CONNECT CABLE
Length
12 ft./3.6 m
Connectors
TNC male right angle, TNC male straight
TNC female to N, male adapter included
Weight
0.5 lb./0.25 kg
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KIT/KIR-1C COMSEC CABLE
AUTOMOTIVE DC ADAPTER CABLE
Supported COMSEC
KIT-1C/TSEC, KIR-1C/TSEC
Length
10 ft./3 m
Length
4 ft./1.2 m
Compatibility
21 mm or 22.2 mm sockets
Weight
2 lbs./0.9 kg
Fuse
3 AG 250 V 3 A
RS-232 Connector
9 pin D sub-female
BATTERY STICK
External DC Connector
Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
KIT/KIR Power
28 volt nominal at 3 W max. supplied from test set
KIT/KIR-1A COMSEC CABLE
Supported COMSEC
KIT-1A/TSEC, KIR-1A/TSEC
Length
4 ft./1.2 m
Weight
2 lbs./0.9 kg
RS-232 Connector
9 pin D sub female
External DC Connector
Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
Type
High Capacity Rapid Charge NiCad
Voltage
7.2 V DC nominal
Capacity
3 amp hour at +25º C nominal
Temperature
Operating -20 to +55º C recommended. Will operate at -40ºC with
25% of +25º C capacity and degraded cycle lifetime
Storage -55 to +85º C
Re-charging 0 to +40º C
Weight
1.5 lbs./0.7 kg
TRANSIT CASE
Type
Watertight sealed enclosure with pressure release valve
Size
Length Height Width 26.25“/667 mm
16.75”/425 mm
16.00”/406 mm
Connectors
9 pin D sub-male/female
Weight
Empty Full
16 lbs./7.3 kg
38 lbs./17.3 kg
Length
5 ft./1.5 m
BENCH UTILITY SOFTWARE
Weight
0.22 lb./0.1 kg
Function
Allows download, viewing, and saving test data from test set.
KIV-6 ADAPTER
Compatibility
Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT 4.x
KIT/KIR Power
115 V AC, 400 Hz supplied externally
RS-232 SERIAL DATA CABLE
Mounting
Attaches to handle and circular connector
Size
7” L x 5” H x 5” W/175 x 125 x 125 mm max.
Weight
1.5 lb./0.7 kg max. without KIV-6
Humidity
To 100%, rain exposure acceptable
RS-232 Connector
9 pin D sub-female
External DC Connector
Accepts 5.5 x 2.5 x 9.5 mm barrel connector
Format
CD ROM
ENVIRONMENTAL
Physical Dimensions: (Test set without accessories)
Length 14.1”/358 mm
Height 7.5”/190 mm
Width 11.5”/292 mm
Weight 12.25 lbs./5.6 kg (with battery)
Temperature
-40° C to +55° C operating, -55º C to + 85º C storage
Relative Humidity
To 100% for at least 6 hours
Splash Proof
Rain at 1.8 inches per hour and the wind velocity is at least 20 miles
per hour (mph), for a period of no less than 60 minutes
Altitude
4,600 meters operating, 50,000 ft. storage
Shock Transit
36 inch drop in transit case
Shock High Impact
36 inch drop
Shock Functional
30 G 11 ms half sine
Random Vibration
10 Hz to 2000 Hz/60 mins per axis
EMI/RFI MIL-STD-461E
CE101 Power Leads, 30 Hz to 10 kHz
CE102 Power Leads, 10 kHz to 10 MHz
CS101 Power Leads, 30 Hz to 150 kHz
CS114 Bulk Cable Injection, 10 kHz to 200 MHz
CS115 Bulk Cable Injection, Impulse
CS116 Cables & Power Leads, Damped Sinusoidal Transients
RE101 Magnetic, 30 Hz to 100 kHz
RE102 Electric, 10 kHz to 18 GHz (RX and TX standby)
RE103 Antenna Spurious and Harmonics, 10 kHz to 40 GHz (TX
active)
EXCEPTION: -50 dBc spurious limit, transmit harmonic levels are not
required to be lower than 10 dB above the RE102 transmit standby
limits.
RS101 Magnetic, 30 Hz to 100 kHz
RS103 Electric, 2 MHz to 18 GHz, 50 V/m
EXCEPTION: does not apply within 10% of RX and TX operating
frequency
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VERSIONS,
Order Number
OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES
Description
87866
APM-424(V)4 Interrogator/Transponder
Test Set w/ ELS/EHS
(NSN: 6625-01-600-6784)
Factory upgrade kits for existing units
(COMSEC adapters sold separately)
67197 Kit, upgrade TS-4530 or AN/APM-424(V)3 to
APM-424(V)4
86738 Kit, upgrade TS-4530 or APM-424(V)3 to
APM-424(V)5
88573 Kit, upgrade APM-424(V)4 to APM-424(V)5
88572 Kit, upgrade TS-4530-1 to APM-424(V)5
Optional Accessories
58079 Adapter, KIV-6 (55-1045-13)
58082 Cable, KIT/KIR-1A (55-1045-16)
11958 Transit case for KIV-6 (ACKIV6CASE)
67474
Tripod
138331
Tripod, heavy duty
58084 Automotive DC adapter cable (55-1045-18)
86633 Bench utility with field maintenance (CD)
88568 Maintenance manual (CD)
84357
Extended warranty 36 mo w/ scheduled calibration
84358
Extended warranty 60 mo w/ scheduled calibration
Standard Accessories
12028 Transit case with pressure release valve
58077 COMSEC cable - KIT/KIR-1C (55-1045-10)
58078 RF direct connect cable (55-1045-11)
58081 RS-232 serial data cable (55-1045-15)
38589 RF adapter (30-0225-01)
11492 AC power adapter (15-0360-MO)
58080
DC power cable (55-1045-14)
905 External battery charger (01-1045-10)
47621 Battery sticks (2) (43-0012-00)
88974
Getting Started manual
88470 Operators manual (CD)
67468 Bench utility software (CD)
6154
Battery instruction sheet
Calibration certificate
Standard 2-year warranty
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