VIAVI - ALT-9000 Radio Altimeter Test Set
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Fiber optic delay line based test set supports all formats of radio altimeters
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Portable ruggedized enclosure for flight line or benchtop use
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Battery operated
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Simulates static altitudes from 0* ft. to 10,000 ft. in 10 ft. steps (*minimum simulated altitude dependent upon AID and test cable length)
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+20 dB of power level offset from nominal loop loss value
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Touch-screen operation
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Direct-connect to UUT T/R or installed system via antenna couplers
The ALT-9000 provides altitude simulations with true RF time delay and path loss models to test any format of radio altimeter system including Low Probability of Intercept (LPI), Combined Altitude Radar Altimeter (CARA) & Next Generation variants.
The graphical touch screen interface provides intuitive controls and display of parametric measurements including:
- TX Power
- TX Frequency*
- FM Deviation*
- Sweep Rate*
- Pulse Width*
- PRF*
*Dependent upon LRU technology
More Product Information
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Fiber optic delay line based test set supports all formats of radio altimeters
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Portable ruggedized enclosure for flight line or benchtop use
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Battery operated
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Simulates static altitudes from 0* ft. to 10,000 ft. in 10 ft. steps (*minimum simulated altitude dependent upon AID and test cable length)
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+20 dB of power level offset from nominal loop loss value
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Touch-screen operation
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Direct-connect to UUT T/R or installed system via antenna couplers
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MK XIIA AIMS certified for Level 1 and Level 2
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Accommodates DOD AIMS 04-900A Option A (KIV-78) and Option B (KIV-77)
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Dual I/O for diversity testing of transponders or SUM/DIFFERENCE on interrogators
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Separate connections for direct or over-the-air testing
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Software defined radio design allows waveform flexibility and future growth potential
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Dual signal generator design allows coordinated signal production for interference and echo testing
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Remote interfaces consist of RS-232, Ethernet and GPIB
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GUI allows easy access to test features
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Industry wide use in development and end item testing of transponders and interrogators
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Mode S level 1-4, (level automatically determined), FAR Part 43 appendix F, (including proposed Eurocontrol extension), Eurocontrol Elementary and Enhanced Surveillance
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Quickly and easily provides accurate measurement of transponder transmitting frequency, power and receiver sensitivity. Predetermined configurations for testing any class of transponder.
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ICAO Annex 10 amendment 77
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ADS-B TX/RX
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TIS
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IFF Modes 1 & 2 and TACAN
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Tests any DME 1 MHz spaced X or Y channel. Measurements include: interrogator transmitter frequency/peak power, Pulse Repetition Frequency (PRF), P1/P2 width and pulse spacing. Provides accurate range and velocity simulation, station ident, squitter control.
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TACAN Test Modes; T/R Norm, T/R Range Only, T/R Inverse, A/A Beacon, A/A Range Only and A/A Inverse
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Simulates the airborne environment necessary to allow verification/certification of proper operation of an aircraft’s TCAS I and II as well as E-TCAS installations.
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Detachable directional antenna
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Large 5.7-inch LCD display
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Simple user interface
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Lightweight at less than 8 lbs.
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Accurate measurement of 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power, modulation (AM). Headphone audio output to monitor swept tone *
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Accurate measurement of 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power. Decode and display of all location and user protocols *
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Accurate measurement of HF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and SSB USB/LSB) receiver sensitivity
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Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and FM and receiver sensitivity)
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Generation of ARINC 596 Selective Calling Tones
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Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF antenna and or feeder SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
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Simulation of Localizer and Glideslope (CAT I, II and III) signals with variable DDM settings
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Swept Localizer DDM for coupled Auto Pilot testing (Simultaneous Localizer, Glideslope and Marker signals)
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Simulation of Marker Beacon, Selectable Airways (Z), Outer and Middle Marker Tones
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Guided Test capability cuts down total test time
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Low cost ELT option
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Frequency counter provides external frequency measurement
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MORSE CODE provides 1-4 characters transmitted in the VOR and ILS localizer mode
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Eight or more hours of operation before recharge
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Automatic power shut-down
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Ergonomic design
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Operates up to 32GT/s, PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe Gen-1, Gen-2, Gen-3 and Gen-4 data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16.0GT/s
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Supports PCIe links of up to 4-lanes
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M.2 PCIe SSD DUT plugs directly into the Interposer
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Supports M.2 card types 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110
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Custom cable with PCB connects to host system DUT
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with little or no tuning
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Supplied with two high-quality SFF-8764 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal capture and triggering
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Interposer power is independent of host system
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A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC output converter is included
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Integrates seamlessly with the Xgig software tools suite, including Expert™, for problem and performance analysis
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Supports link widths up to 16-lanes
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Operates up to 32GTps, PCIe 5.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 and 4.0, and data rates of 2.5, 5.0, 8.0 and 16GTps
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A top edge 16-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
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Bottom edge 16-lane PCB finger connector installs into host test system’s 16-lane PCIe slot
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning effort
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture via custom cable
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Interposer power is independent of host system. A 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC out converter is included
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Custom, exchangeable brackets enable secure chassis and endpoint card installations
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LEDs give quick indication of power and operation
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Format: Design is based on the 16-lane Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
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Size: 230mm deep x 185mm tall x 15mm thick
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Tests FMCW radio altimeters including CDF types
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Fast detector for tracking LPI radio altimeters with TX power management
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Direct-connect to UUT transmit/receive port or to installed system via antenna couplers
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Ratio-metric RF loop test allows TX, RX, antenna or feeder faults to be identified
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Programmable multi-leg climb/descend profiles
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Large color touch-screen display with simple user interface
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Remote control interface (Ethernet)
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Lightweight and compact
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Battery 4 hours plus duration
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Software upgradeable
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Supports link widths up to and including 8-lanes
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Operates up to 16GTps, PCIe 4.0 data rates
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Downward compatible with PCIe gen-1, gen-2 and gen-3 data rates of 2.5, 5.0 and 8.0GTps
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A top edge 16-lane CEM slot connector accepts all endpoint DUT adapter cards
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Bottom edge 8-lane PCB finger connector installs into host test system’s 4-, 8- or 16-lane PCIe slot
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Supplied with four, high-quality SFF-8674 equivalent custom cables for Analyzer attachment
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Data path uses high-speed linear redrivers to ensure good signal capture with minimal tuning
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Supports Analyzer side-band signal triggering and capture via custom cable
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Supports clock and trigger I/O
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Interposer power is independent of host system.
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Power supply, 120/220 AC in, 12V/3A DC out converter is included
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Custom, exchangeable brackets enable secure chassis and endpoint card installations
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LEDs give quick indication of power and operation
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Format: Design is based on the PCIe Card Electro-Mechanical (CEM) specification
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Supports error injection for deep system analysis
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Supported by Xgig tool suite including Trace Control, Expert™ and Serialytics™
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