ALT-8015 FMCW/Military Pulse Radio Altimeter Test Set (Discontinued)

Versatile time-saving portable test set for testing installed FMCW and military pulse radio altimeters
ALT-8015 FMCW/Military Pulse Radio Altimeter Test Set

ALT-8015 FMCW/Military Pulse Radio Altimeter Test Set

The ALT-8015 Radio Altimeter Flightline Test Set provides an easily configurable RF based altitude simulation to quickly test an installation, or direct connect to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) for additional troubleshooting capability. A large color touchscreen displays parametric measurements and allows for detailed profiles to be set up to emulate actual airborne conditions. For commercial applications, see the ALT-8000.

General - The user interface is Windows™ based and provides various pages for control of the test set and display of parametric measurements including: TX power, TX frequency (center), sweep rate, TX pulse width (pulse systems). 

Profiles - The Profile page allows the user to create, save, recall or delete named profiles. Each profile is comprised of individual legs. Start, stop altitudes and rates are definable for each leg. A profile can then be executed to simulate a complete landing approach including flare out or a take-off and departure. 

RF Coupling - The supplied antenna couplers allow the radio altitude system to be quickly verified without access being required to test ports on the UUT LRU. The RF looped test verifies TX frequency, power, sweep rate, and RF level control provides the means to test UUT sensitivity. 

Setup - The setup page allows system, user and RF connection parameters to be set by the user, including RS-232, AID, RF cable loss and altitude offset.

The graphical user interface provides various screens for control of the test set and display of parametric measurements including: TX power, TX frequency (center), sweep rate, FM deviation, TX pulse width, and PRF (pulse systems)
  • Tests FMCW radio altimeters including CDF types
  • Fast detector for tracking LPI radio altimeters with TX power management
  • Direct-connect to UUT transmit/receive port or to installed system via antenna couplers
  • Ratio-metric RF loop test allows TX, RX, antenna or feeder faults to be identified
  • Programmable multi-leg climb/descend profiles
  • Large color touch-screen display with simple user interface
  • Remote control interface (Ethernet)
  • Lightweight and compact 10 lbs. (4.5 kg)
  • Battery 4 hours plus duration
  • Software upgradeable

Applications

  • Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) installations
  • Create profiles to control dynamic altitude simulations
  • Simulate a complete landing approach, including a flare out
  • Simulate a takeoff and departure
  • Replicate actual airborne conditions

Size

  • Test set only 10.6”H x 13.9”W x 3.4”D (27.0 cm x 35.5 cm x 8.7 cm) w/ standard access
  • 12” H x 30.5”W x 22.5”D (30.5 cm x 77.5 cm x 57.2 cm) 
  • Weight: 15.5 lbs. (test set only)

Standard Accessories

  • 139137 Transit case
  • 67374 Power supply
  • 62401 Cable, TNC-TNC, 12” (Loop Back)
  • 38353 TNC-TNC adapter (qty 2)
  • 139139 Antenna coupler (qty 2)
  • 139152 Antenna coupler pole set (qty 2)
  • 112036 Attenuator, 20 dB (qty 3)
  • 91253 Coax, RG400, TNC-TNC, yellow 4’
  • 91255 Coax, RG400, TNC-TNC, red 4’
  • 88511 Coax, RG400, TNC-TNC, yellow 20’
  • 89527 Coax, RG400, TNC-TNC, red 20’
  • 62302 Power cord, U.S.
  • 64020 Power cord, European
  • 92956 Operation Manual (CD)
  • 92955 Getting Started Manual

Optional Accessories

  • 88500 Low loss RF coax cable 100 ft. (qty 2) w/ soft-side case)
  • 87040 External battery charger 86196 Spare battery pack
  • 92980 Maintenance Manual (CD)

  • Repair and Calibration

    Our products live in rugged environments for over 10 years with 1000s of test connect/disconnect cycles.  We will be there to support you to ensure components that require maintenance like connectors, batteries, and software updates to ensure you are ready to test accurately for years to come. We apply factory procedures that use fast, automated calibration and functional verification, maintenance using OEM parts and the application of all engineering change orders and software updates. Services are available through contract Care plans, FleetCare or per incident as requests. 

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