ALT-8000 FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flightline Test Set

Product catalog summary

Overview: The ALT-8000 is a versatile, portable test set designed for testing installed FMCW and pulse radio altimeters. It allows operators to replicate in-flight conditions and isolate faulty components within the system.

Specifications:

Dimensions: Test set only - 10.6”H x 13.9”W x 3.4”D; with standard accessories - 12”H x 30.5”W x 22.5”D.
Weight: 15.5 lbs (test set only), 62 lbs (shipping weight).
Operational Temperature: -20° to 55°C; Storage Temperature: -30° to 71°C.
Altitude: ≤ 10,000 feet.
Certifications: MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2; MIL-STD-810F; UL; CE.

Key Features:

Tests both FMCW and pulse radio altimeters.
Direct connection to UUT T/R or via antenna couplers.
Ratio-metric RF loop test for identifying faults.
Programmable multi-leg climb/descend profiles.
Remote control interface via Ethernet.

Applications:

Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) installations.
Dynamic altitude simulations for landing and takeoff scenarios.

Accessories:

Standard: Transit case, power supply, various cables and adapters, antenna couplers, operation manuals.
Optional: Low loss RF coax cable, external battery charger, spare battery pack, maintenance manual.

Graphical User Interface: Provides control screens for parametric measurements such as TX power, frequency, sweep rate, FM deviation, pulse width, and PRF.

RF Coupling: Antenna couplers allow quick verification of the radio altitude system without needing access to test ports on the UUT LRU.

Catalog excerpts

ALT-8000 FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flightline Test Set-1

ALT-8000 FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flightline Test Set Versatile time-saving portable test set for testing installed FMCW and pulse radio altimeters The most important thing we build is trust

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ALT-8000 FMCW/Pulse Radio Altimeter Flightline Test Set-2

Quickly test or troubleshoot an installed FMCW or pulse radio altimeter system Features • Tests FMCW radio altimeters including analog • Tests pulse radio altimeters (non-pulse compression types). *For military applications, refer to the ALT-8015 • Direct-connect to UUT T/R 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 • Remote control interface (Ethernet) • Battery 4 hours plus duration • Software upgradeable Applications • Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS)...

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