User's Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TCAS 3000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
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15 Dec 2005
ADJUSTMENT/TEST
1. General
The procedures that follow are designed to check for proper operation and satisfactory
installation of the TCAS 3000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System components.
Should any failures occur when you do the check out procedures, refer to FAULT ISOLATION
as required.
2. Equipment and Materials
Table 5−1. Equipment and Materials
Name Description Source
Digital Multimeter Fluke Model 29 Digital
Multimeter
John Fluke Mfg Co Inc,
Everett, WA
TCAS Ramp Tester TCAS−201 Reply Generator
Traffic Alert and Collision
Avoidance System Test Set
IFR Systems, Inc.
Wichita, KS
NOTE: Equivalent alternatives are permitted for equipment in this list.
3. Initial Harness Checkout (New Installations Only)
A. TCAS Computer Unit Harness Checkout
Check the TCAS computer unit’s mounting tray connector pins referenced in Table 5−2, to
make sure they are not connected or shorted to ground. A ground on these pins can
cause damage or degrade system performance.
Table 5−2. Computer Unit Harness Checkout
Connector Pin No. Pin Function
P1C−1 (LBP) 115 V AC (H) TCAS Power
P1C−5 (LBP) 115 V AC (H) External Fan
P1C−10 (LBP) 28 V AC TCAS Power
B. TCAS Controller and Display Unit Harness Checkout
Refer to the applicable controller and display unit interconnect diagrams to do continuity
measurements and to ensure confidence in wiring for these units.