TIC SDR-OMNI Manuel utilisateur

SDR-OMNI

AVIONICS TEST SET

USER MANUAL

Revision B, 21 Februar 2023

Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.

One Branca Road

East Rutherford, NJ 0707

(201) 99 -1600

www.telinstrument.com

2021-CLS-TIC-0001

NOTICE:

The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . makes no warranty of any kind to this material, nor shall be liable including but

not limited to, errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the

furnishings, erformance, or use of this material.

Re roduction of this ublication or any ortion thereof by any means without the ex ress written ermission of

Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . is rohibited. For further information, contact the Customer Su ort Manager,

One Branca Road, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. (201) 993-1600.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Warnings................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Cautions.................................................................................................................................................................. 4

Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Cha ter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 6

1.1

Sco e ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.2

Features ..................................................................................................................................................... 6

1.3

Com liance ................................................................................................................................................ 6

Cha ter 2 Pre aration for Use ................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1

Un acking .................................................................................................................................................. 7

2.2

Accessories Provided ................................................................................................................................. 7

2.3

Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 19

Cha ter 3 SDR-OMNI Overview .............................................................................................................................. 20

3.1

Controls .................................................................................................................................................... 20

3.2

Indicators and Connectors ....................................................................................................................... 21

Cha ter 4 Powering ON and Initial Setu ................................................................................................................ 23

4.1

Power On ................................................................................................................................................. 23

4.2

Power OFF ............................................................................................................................................... 23

4.3

Home Menu .............................................................................................................................................. 24

4.4

Global System Settings ............................................................................................................................ 24

4.5

Charging the Battery ................................................................................................................................ 27

4.6

Retrieving and rinting test re orts .......................................................................................................... 28

Cha ter 5 Avionics Testing using the SDR-OMNI ................................................................................................... 29

5.1

Testing ATC Trans onders ...................................................................................................................... 29

5.2

Testing 1090 MHz (Mode S) ADS-B OUT ............................................................................................... 44

5.3

Testing 978 MHz UAT ADS-B OUT ......................................................................................................... 49

5.4

Testing 978 MHz UAT ADS-B IN and FIS-B ............................................................................................ 53

5.5

Testing ACAS/TCAS Systems ................................................................................................................. 54

5.6

Testing ILS Systems ................................................................................................................................ 54

5.7

Testing VOR Systems .............................................................................................................................. 64

5.8

Testing DME Systems .............................................................................................................................. 68

5.9

Testing ELT Systems ............................................................................................................................... 70

5.10

Testing HF/VHF/UHF COMM Radio Systems ......................................................................................... 70

5.11

Testing SELCAL Systems ........................................................................................................................ 70

5.12

Testing Audio Intercom Systems ............................................................................................................. 70

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Cha ter 6 Cable & Antenna Testing Using the SDR-OMNI ..................................................................................... 74

6.1

VSWR/Distance-to-Fault Calibration ........................................................................................................ 74

6.2

VSWR Measurement ............................................................................................................................... 75

6.3

Distance to Fault (DTF) Measurement ..................................................................................................... 77

6.4

Cable Loss Testing................................................................................................................................... 80

Cha ter 7 Analog Radio Testing .............................................................................................................................. 83

Cha ter 8 SDR-OMNI System Menu ....................................................................................................................... 92

APPENDIX A SDR-OMNI SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 93

APPENDIX B Acronyms and Abbreviations ....................................................................................................... 104

APPENDIX C Navigation System Princi les .......................................................................................................... 2

Instrument Landing System (ILS) ........................................................................................................................... 2

VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR) ....................................................................................................................... 6

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WARRANTY

The Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . warrants that each roduct Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . manufactures

is free from defective material and workmanshi for a eriod of two (2) years subject to the following terms and

conditions. Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . will remedy any such warranted defect subject to the following:

• This warranty requires the unit to be delivered by the owner to Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . intact for

examination, with all trans ortation charges re aid to the factory, within two (2) years from the date of sale to

original urchaser. Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . will solely determine when such defect exists.

• This warranty does not extend to any of Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . roducts which have been subject to

misuse, neglect, accident, im ro er installation, or used in violation of o erating instructions. This warranty

does not extend to units which have been re aired, calibrated, or altered in any way by a facility that is not

a roved, in writing, by Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . to erform such work. This warranty does not a ly

to any roduct where the seals or serial number thereof has been removed, defaced, or changed, nor to

accessories not of Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . manufacturing.

• This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties ex ressed or im lied and all such other warranties are hereby

ex ressly excluded. No re resentative or erson is authorized to assume for Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor .

any other liability or warranty in connection with the sale of Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . roducts.

• This warranty does not cover or include batteries (batteries have a se arate 90-day warranty).

• Additional information regarding the a lications and maintenance of this equi ment will be available from

time to time.

Obtaining Warranty Service

If the SDR-OMNI requires service or re air under the warranty, follow these ste s to ensure ro er handling:

NOTE

The SDR-OMNI must be returned in its original shi ing container. If the

original shi ing container is not available, inform Customer Su ort of this

when contacting them.

1. Contact Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . Customer Su ort using the contact information below. Customer

Su ort will review the matter and, if validated, Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and form.

• +1 (201) 933-1600 (tele hone)

• +1 (201) 933-7340 (fax)

• https://www.telinstrument.com

2. Pack the SDR-OMNI in accordance with Packing and Shipping for Warranty Service.

Packing and Shipping for Warranty Service

Before shi ing the SDR-OMNI for warranty service, ensure that:

• You have an RMA number and com leted form from Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . Customer Service.

• You have the original shi ing container. If you do not have the original shi ing container, contact Tel-

Instrument Electronics Cor . Customer Service.

• You have aid the freight charges to shi the SDR-OMNI. Freight charges for shi ing the roduct to Tel-

Instrument Electronics Cor . are the res onsibility of the owner. However, Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor .

will ay the return shi ing charges if the roblem is determined to be covered under the warranty.

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CAUTION

DO NOT shi the SDR-OMNI without acking it in a shi ing container.

Shi ing it without a shi ing container may damage the SDR-OMNI.

NOTE

DO NOT shi any SDR-OMNI units before contacting Tel-Instrument

Electronics Cor . Customer Service.

DO NOT return any roduct without receiving an RMA number and form from

Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . Customer Service.

To ensure rom t tracking and handling, the SDR-OMNI must be returned

with the com leted RMA form.

The SDR-OMNI must be returned in its original shi ing container. If the

original shi ing container is not available, contact Customer Service.

1. Wra the SDR-OMNI in bubble sheeting or lastic wra .

2. Place the SDR-OMNI into its original ackaging material and shi ing container.

3. Place the RMA form on to of the SDR-OMNI unit inside the shi ing container before sealing the shi ing

container.

4. Provide the following information either in or written on the shi ing container:

• The assigned RMA number written in bold letters on the outside of the shi ing container.

• Model, Serial Number, and s ecific details about the roblem.

• Point of contact (POC) name, return address, tele hone number, and email address.

5. Use acking ta e and seal all seams. If an industrial box sta ler is used, be sure the sta les do not rotrude

through the box to revent injury to ersonnel and damage to the equi ment.

6. Firmly affix the shi ing label and shi the SDR-OMNI to the following address:

Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor .

One Branca Road

East Rutherford, NJ 07073

(201) 993-1600

Attn: Re air De artment

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The following are general safety recautions that are not related to a articular test or rocedure. These are

recommended rocedures that all ersonnel must a ly during o eration and maintenance. The o erator must

have general knowledge of electrical theory and the dangers associated with it.

1. Before erforming any series of tests, thoroughly read and understand all rocedures before erforming them.

2. The various SDR-OMNI connectors, switches, and controls can be located by referring to Cha ter 3 ( age

20).

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3. Take the time to learn the ro er o eration and function of the SDR-OMNI. Com lete knowledge of the Test

Set and its ca abilities greatly reduces the time it takes to com lete the tests.

4. Pay articular attention to WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES and that may accom any some test and

o erational rocedures.

5. Observe all standard safety rocedures when working with live voltages. The otential for electric shock

exists any time the SDR-OMNI is removed from its case.

6. DO NOT service or adjust the unit alone. Always be in the resence of another erson when working with live

voltages.

7. Thoroughly ins ect the equi ment and the local area for otential hazards. Loose clothing and jewelry should

be removed anytime the test set is being utilized or serviced.

8. Be familiar with general first aid rocedures and Cardio ulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

9. Ensure the test equi ment and tools you use are in good o erational condition and not damaged in any way.

10. Use only a roved re lacement arts. Failure to use factory a roved arts may cause damage to ersonnel;

the test set, and ossibly void the warranty.

WARNINGS

WARNING

An o erating rocedure or ractice that, if not correctly followed, could result in

death or ersonal injury.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION

An o erational rocedure or ractice that, if not followed correctly, can result in

damage to or destruction of equi ment.

NOTES

NOTE

An o erating rocedure or condition that requires em hasis.

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

The SDR-OMNI internal arts are ESD sensitive. An ESD may damage integrated circuits or semiconductors

located within the SDR-OMNI. Only qualified ersonnel should service the SDR-OMNI to revent damage. While

erforming test or maintenance, users must adhere to the following guidelines avoid ESD. These guidelines are

meant only as a reminder; users must consult local directives and follow standard o erating rocedures before

servicing or re airing the SDR-OMNI.

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• Wear a ro erly grounded wrist stra and remain in contact with an a roved grounding oint.

• Do not touch the connector ins or back lanes of ESD Sensitive circuits or arts.

• Ensure soldering irons are grounded before use.

• Do not remove any com onents or disconnect any connectors located in the SDR-OMNI with the ower “ON”.

• Pro erly ground all test equi ment being used. Refer to the test equi ment o erating manual for information.

• Place all removed com onents or arts in or on an a roved conductive ackage.

Most ESD devices or circuits and common oints are readily identified using several different methods. Below are

some exam les. See Figure 1 for exam le ESD label.

Figure 1. Example ESD Labels

The Euro ean Conformity (CE) (International Electric Commission (IEC)) marking symbols may be used in

different locations throughout the manual and are also located on and in the SDR-OMNI. Observe these warnings

and markings and follow standard electrical safety anytime you use live circuits. See Figure 2 for exam le

markings.

Figure 2. Example CE Markings

2021-CLS-TIC-0002

2021

CLS

TIC

0003

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE

This manual is intended to familiarize the user with the o erating rocedures necessary to ro erly use the SDR-

OMNI Avionics Test Set.

1.2 FEATURES

The SDR-OMNI is a lightweight, software-defined radio frequency (RF) test set for testing RF avionics in the 200

kilohertz (kHz) to 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) range. The SDR-OMNI is designed to test all of the basic navigation and

communications avionics functions common to modern civil and commercial aircraft, with rovisions for certain

military avionics test requirements.

It uses software defined signal rocessing to test com lex avionics navigations and communication signals.

The SDR-OMNI can be owered by either battery or AC ada ter. The SDR-OMNI includes a lithium-ion (Li-Ion)

battery that lasts 6 hours with continuous o eration or 24 hours on a 20% duty cycle. The SDR-OMNI also

includes an AC ada ter (100-240 Volts AC (VAC), 47-63 hertz (Hz)) that can ower the device and charge the

battery.

1. COMPLIANCE

This Product Meets or Exceeds the essential requirements of a licable Euro ean Directives as follows:

• EN 55022, B

• EN 61000-4-2, L2&3, B

• EN 61000-4-4, L2&3, B

• EN 61000-3-2, A

• EN 61000-4-3, L3, A

• EN 61000-4-6, L3, A

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CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION FOR USE

This section contains all necessary information on the initial un acking, ins ection, and setu of the SDR-OMNI.

Each SDR-OMNI has already undergone a com rehensive series of tests, full calibration, and Quality Assurance

checks before shi ment from Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor .

2.1 UNPACKING

1. After receiving the SDR-OMNI, ins ect the shi ing container for damage. Note any damage in case the

SDR-OMNI unit is also damaged.

2. Remove the SDR-OMNI from the shi ing container and ackaging material. Retain the shi ing container

and ackaging material for future shi ment or storage.

WARNING

DO NOT use a damaged SDR-OMNI. Using a damaged SDR-OMNI may

cause death or serious injury.

3. Ins ect the SDR-OMNI for damage to casing, connectors, switches, buttons, and dis lay screen. If damage is

found, DO NOT use the SDR-OMNI and contact Tel-Instrument Electronics Cor . Customer Service in

accordance with the Warranty. Make sure to inform Customer Service if the shi ing container was also

damaged.

4. Verify that all the accessory items listed in Table 2-1 were received.

2.2 ACCESSORIES PROVIDED

Table 2-1 Accessories Included with the SDR-OMNI Avionics Test Set

Descri tion TIC Part Number Quantity

Transit Case, Rugged 64030103 1

AC Power Ada ter/DC Charger (& AC Power Cord) 88000183 / 74000002 1 ea

L-Band Directional Antenna 40030046 1

Telesco ic Antenna 40030023 1

GPS Antenna 40030036 1

Wi-Fi Antenna 40030035 1

VSWR Return Loss Bridge 40200231 1

VSWR O en/Short Calibration Load 31020162 1

Kickstand Mount 88000185 1

Headset 75011002 1

TAP-OMNI Antenna Cou ler 90000150 1

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