Eclipse EA500 User Manual

(1) Power up the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000). After tester performs Self Test, push
SETUP button on the test set to bring up the SETUP-XPDR page. If necessary,
continue pressing SETUP button until tester cycles to SETUP-XPDR page.
(2)
On the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000)’s SETUP-XPDR page, use NEXT PARAM
or PREV PARAM soft keys to select each parameter, and the “arrow” DATA keys to
set the values listed below.
• RF PORT: DIR W/COUPLER
• CPL CABLE LOSS: Set to loss found on cable.
• COUPLER LOSS: Set to loss found on coupler.
• UUT ADDRESS: AUTO
• MANUAL AA: Ignore
• DIVERSITY TEST: OFF
• CHECK CAP: YES
• PWR LIM: FAR 43
• RAD47: OFF.
(3) Push XPDR button to go to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(4) Push CONFIG soft key to display the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN page.
(5) On the XPDR-CONFIG SCREEN, scroll to GENERIC MODE S using the UP/Down
DATA keys.
(6) With GENERIC MODE S highlighted, push RETURN soft key to confirm selection.
This will also cause a return to the XPDR-AUTO TEST page.
(7) Set the WOW test box or AMC to W-off-W (airborne).
NOTE: Transponders will transition to ALT mode automatically when airborne or
simulated airborne (W-off-W).
(8) Push RUN TEST soft key to start AUTO TEST. The tester will sequence through
separate tests, after which a “PASS” message should be displayed.
(9)
Top ERP should be between 48 to 60 dBm and MTL should be between -68 to -80
dBm to PASS.
(10) Push RUN TEST soft key on Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000) again.
(11) Make sure the following appears on the Transponder Test Set (IFR 6000):
• “A CODE” = transponder code entered
• “C ALT” = left PFD altitude indication +/- 100 ft.
• “S CODE” = ICAO code assigned to this aircraft/tail number
• “TAIL” = tail number assigned to this aircraft
• DF17 DETECTED = YES (IF ADS-B OUT IS INSTALLED) / NO (IF ADS-B OUT
IS NOT INSTALLED)
• “FLT ID” = same as tail number
EA500 Aircraft Maintenance Manual — 06-117751
Temporary Revision No. 34-21
EFFECTIVITY: NOTED
34-50-20
CONFIG C
Page 506
Sep 30/20
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Eclipse EA500 Specifications

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Brand	Eclipse
Model	EA500
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