The IFR4000 is a compact and lightweight unit for testing ILS, VOR, Marker Beacon, and VHF/UHF communications avionics systems. This unit is easy to use, lightweight for ramp use (under 8 lbs), long battery life (8 hours), and has an ergonomic design.
Available Options
Please advise the required options at the time of the quote.
- IFR4000 - Base Model Navigation Communications Ramp Test Set
- IFR4000-Opt1 - ELT (121.5/243 MHz Beacon & 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT Beacon Test)
Features
- Accurate measurement of 121.5/243 MHz emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power, modulation (AM). Headphone audio output to monitor swept tone *
- Accurate measurement of 406 MHz COSPAS/SARSAT emergency beacon transmitter frequency, output power. Decode and display of all location and user protocols *
- Accurate measurement of HF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and SSB USB/LSB) receiver sensitivity
- Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF transmitter, frequency, output power, modulation (AM and FM and receiver sensitivity)
- Generation of ARINC 596 Selective Calling Tones
- Accurate measurement of VHF/UHF antenna and or feeder SWR (Standing Wave Ratio)
- Simulation of Localizer and Glideslope (CAT I, II and III) signals with variable DDM settings
- Swept Localizer DDM for coupled Auto Pilot testing (Simultaneous Localizer, Glideslope and Marker signals)
- Simulation of Marker Beacon, Selectable Airways (Z), Outer and Middle Marker Tones
- Guided Test capability cuts down total test time
- Low-cost ELT option
- Frequency counter provides external frequency measurement
- MORSE CODE provides 1-4 characters transmitted in the VOR and ILS localizer mode
- Eight or more hours of operation before recharge
- Automatic power shut-down
- Ergonomic design
Specifications
- Weight: <8 lb (3.6 kg), test set only
- Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.1 x 2.7 in (28.5 x 23.1 x 6.9 cm)
- Altitude: ≤4800 meters (test set), ≤3000 meter (with supplied external AC/DC converter)
- Operating Temperature: -4 degree F to 131 degree F (-20C to 55C)
- Storage Temperature: 131 degree F to 158 degree F (-30C to 70C)
- Input Power: 11 VDC - 32 VDC, 100 VAC - 250 VAC @ 1.5A (maximum), 47 Hz - 63 Hz (with external AC/DC converter)
- Power Consumption: 55 watt, maximum, 16 watt (nominal) @ 18 VDC with a charged battery
- Fuse Requirements: 5A, 32 VDC (type F)
- Main Supply Voltage Fluctuations: ≤10% of nominal voltage
- Transient Over-Voltage: According to installation category II
- RF I/O Connector: Type: input/output, Impedance: 50Ω, typical, Maximum input level: 30 watt for 1 min. ON/2 min. OFF, VSWR: 10 MHz to ≤300 MHz: <1.3:1 / >300 MHz to 400 MHz: <1.35:1
- Antenna Connector: Type: input/output, Impedance: 50Ω, typical, Maximum input level: 0.5 watt
- SWR Connector: Type: output, Impedance: 50Ω, typical, Maximum reverse power: +25 dBm, VSWR: 10 MHz to ≤300 MHz, <1.3:1 / >300 to 400 MHz: <1.35:1
- AUX connector: Type: input/output, Impedance: 800Ω, typical, Maximum input level: 5 Vp-p
- Timebase (TCXO): Temperature stability: ±1 ppm, Aging: ±1 ppm per year, Accuracy: ±1 ppm when Auto Cal is performed
- Battery:Type: Li-Ion / with 8+ hr of continuous operation