Signal Sources

Option 6 Avionics Signal Generator

2030, 2031, 2032, 2040, 2041, 2042,
2050, 2051, 2052, NAV-750C
Setting the standard in avionics testing.
Option provides accurate ILS, VOR, ADF,
marker beacon and SELCAL signals for
testing avionics receivers

• Accurate ILS and VOR RF waveforms Option 6 is available for all 2030, 2031, 2032, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2050, 2051 and
2052 signal generators have become the solution of choice for testing avionics
• Wide frequency coverage receivers. It offers a range of high performance signal generators for the
• SELCAL calling tones testing of ILS, VOR and aircraft communications systems. For bench testing
of navigation receivers the 2030 series provides exeptional accuracy, allowing
• Internal ILS and VOR waveform even high performance receivers used for airfield alarm monitors to be tested
generators with confidence. The 2040 series signal generators offer the same high levels
• 0.0001 DDM resolution of performance with the added advantage of exceptionally low carrier phase
noise to allow the rigorous testing of the receiver selectivity and
• 0.01% bearing resolution intermodulation, an important factor in today’s crowded spectrum for a safety
• Marker beacon critical industry.

• Optional pulse modulation The 2050 series has the same performance as the 2030 series but with the
additional benefit of being able to provide digitally modulated carriers.
• Automatic direction finder testing
All models can be supplied with a fast pulse modulator and the 2030 series can
• Comprehensive memory facilities be supplied with an internal pulse generator to aid radar testing. A further
The IFR family of Avionics Signal Generators pro- option for 2030 series is a DME option which allows the signal generator to
vides internal generation of waveforms suitable provide Gaussian shaped double pulse for DME testing.
for testing Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), VHF ILS
Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) systems, In ILS mode, the Sum of Depth of Modulation (SDM) of the 90 Hz and
Marker Beacons and SELCAL radio receivers. 150 Hz tones can be entered to a resolution of 0.1% AM depth. The
Avionics parameters are presented in the same Difference in Depth of Modulation (DDM) is entered to a resolution of 0.01%
form as described in the ICAO standards. The depth for a DDM up to 20% and 0.1% for higher DDM settings. A choice of
family offers an ideal single instrument solution which tone is dominant is available to the user.
for the testing of avionics receivers and airfield
alarm monitors. The use of Direct Digital The 30 Hz repetition frequency of the ILS waveform can be adjusted in 0.1 Hz
Synthesis techniques ensures excellent accuracy steps. For 0% DDM, additional modulation signals can be added to the ILS
and stable performance under all operating con- waveform.
ditions. Changing between localizer and glide-slope operation is accomplished with a
single key stroke.

Marker Beacons
In the Marker Beacon mode, signals are generated simulating the outer,
middle and inner marker beacons. A single key press selects which marker
beacon is simulated. Carrier frequency, modulation depth and modulation

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frequency can be varied from the default settings. Using the normal Sum of Depth of Modulation (SDM)
calling tones menu enables pulsed marker beacon modulation SDM Range
signals to be generated.
0 to 99.9% in 0.1% steps representing the arithmetic sum of each
VOR tone depth
In VOR mode, the AM depth of the subcarrier and 30 Hz tone can SDM Selection
be independently set and the relative phase of the 30 Hz tone and By keyboard entry of data and variation by UP/DOWN keys or rotary
the modulation tone on the subcarrier is set by directly entering the control
bearing information in degrees. The VOR repetition rate of 30 Hz
RF Accuracy of SDM
can be adjusted in 0.1 Hz steps. For a fixed bearing, additional
modulation can be applied to simulate voice/identity signal. A ±2% of SDM setting for carrier frequencies up to 400 MHz (from
100 MHz to 400 MHz with Option 12)
To/From Beacon key provides a rapid means of reversing a bearing
entry and accounting for different bearing conventions. At 40% SDM accuracy is ±0.8% depth
At 80% SDM accuracy is ±1.6% depth
SELCAL
SELCAL selective calling tone signals are used on the radios Difference in Depth of Modulation (DDM)
providing communication between the aircraft operator and the DDM Range
flight crew. The Avionics Signal Generator provides facilities for 0 to 20% in 0.01% steps
generating the SELCAL codes and the modulation signals to test
20 to 99.9% in 0.1% steps
the radio receiver.
DDM Selection
Simple Operation
By keyboard entry of depth in %, mA or index and variation by
Major parameters can be adjusted by keyboard entry of data, using
UP/DOWN keys or rotary control
the UP/DOWN keys or using the rotary control. The use of a large
screen dot matrix display ensures clear and unambiguous readout of RF Accuracy of DDM
the avionics parameters. ±0.02 of DDM setting ±0.0003 DDM (0.03% depth)

Instrument settings can be stored in nonvolatile memories. A At 0 DDM (on course) accuracy is ±0.0003 DDM (0.03% depth)
sequence of test settings can be stored and, using the external At 0.155 DDM accuracy is ±0.0034 DDM (0.34% depth)
trigger facility, the currently recalled memory can be incremented to LF Output
step through the stored test sequence.
Available from the LF Output connector
The power up sequence of the generator can be defined such that it LF Accuracy of DDM
always switches on in avionics mode.
Equivalent to ±0.0003 DDM ±0.005 of setting
At 0 DDM (on course) accuracy is ±0.0003 DDM
Specification
Marker Beacon Mode
Specifications are as 2030, 2031, 2032, 2040, 2041, 2042, Provides default carrier of 75 MHz, 95% AM depth and a modulation
2050, 2051 or 2052 with the following additions frequency of 400 Hz, 1.3 kHz or 3 kHz corresponding to Outer,
Middle and Inner Markers. Carrier frequencies, AM depth and
modulation frequency can be adjusted from the default values.
ILS Mode
VOR Mode
Tone Frequencies
Selection
90 Hz, 150 Hz nominal. Tone frequency may be changed by varying
the ILS repetition rate of 30 Hz in 0.1 Hz steps. Tone frequencies By keyboard entry of depth and variable by UP/DOWN keys and rotary
maintain 3:1 and 5:1 relationships with the ILS rate. control
Frequency Accuracy Bearing Control
As frequency standard Relative phase of 30 Hz tone and subcarrier modulation adjustable
from 0° to 359.9° in 0.01° steps by entering VOR bearing. Bearing
Tone Suppression
can be entered as TO or FROM the beacon.
Either tone can be suppressed
Bearing Accuracy
Additional Modulation
±0.05°
Available for 0% DDM from an internal or external modulation source
Additional modulation
Available on 0° bearing from an internal or external modulation
source
AM Depth Accuracy Versions and Accessories
±3% of setting ±0.5% for carrier frequencies up to 400 MHz (from
100 MHz to 400 MHz with Option 12)
For the full Signal Generator performance specifications please
refer to the 2030/40/50 signal generator datasheets. When order-
Frequency
ing please quote the full ordering number information.
The VOR repetition frequency of 30 Hz may be varied in 0.1 Hz
steps. The subcarrier frequency and deviation maintain a fixed The NAV-750C is functionally identical to 2030 1.35 GHz Signal
relationship with the VOR repetition rate Generator fitted with Option 1 and 6.
Frequency Accuracy Option 6 Avionics Signal Generator
As frequency standard Ordering Numbers
9.96 kHz subcarrier To order an avionics signal generator specify which model is
required and order with Option 1 and Option 6 fitted.
AM Range
Versions
0 to 49.9% depth in 0.1% steps
2030 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz Signal Generator
Modulation
2031 10 kHz to 2.7 GHz Signal Generator
Frequency modulated by a 30 Hz tone with settable
deviations of 420 Hz, 450 Hz, 480 Hz, 510 Hz and 540 Hz
2032 10 kHz to 5.4 GHz Signal Generator

30 Hz Tone 2040 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz Low Noise Signal Generator

AM Range 2041 10 kHz to 2.7 GHz Low Noise Signal Generator
0 to 49.9% depth in 0.1% steps
2042 10 kHz to 5.4 GHz Low Noise Signal Generator
Arithmetic sum of 30 Hz tone and sub carrier limited to 99.8%
2050 10 kHz to 1.35 GHz Digital and Vector Signal
ADF Mode Generator

(Does not apply with Option 12 fitted) 2051 10 kHz to 2.7 GHz Digital and Vector Signal
Provides default carrier of 190 kHz with 30% AM depth at 1 kHz Generator
rate. Carrier frequency, AM depth, modulation rate and RF level can
2052 10 kHz to 5.4 GHz Digital and Vector Signal
be varied from the default values.
Generator
SELCAL Mode Option 001 Second Internal Modulation Oscillator
Provides a facility for modulating the RF carrier with sequential calling
tones defined by the SELCAL protocol. Allows the entry of two
Option 006 Avionics (must be ordered with Option 001)
character pairs to define the SELCAL code generated to open the
Supplied with
audio path of aircraft radios. Default tone duration and gap are 1 s
and 250 ms respectively and can be varied from nominal values. AC Power Lead and Operating Manual

Other Options
Option 002 Pulse Modulation

Option 008 RF Profile and complex sweep

Option 009 Internal Pulse Generator (cannot be used with

Option 005) only available on 2030, 2031, 2032

Option 010 DME avionics (only available on 2030, 2031, 2032)

Option 012 Electronic Attenuator (not available on 2032, 2042,

2052, 2052T, not available with Options 03 or 010)

Option 105 Modifies the pulse modulation Option for slower

rise time (order with Option 002)

Option 112 External modulation inputs (2) 600 Ω impedance

NAV-750C VOR/LOC/GS/COMM/MKR Bench Test Equipment

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in this document gives only a general indication of the product
capacity, performance and suitability, none of which shall form part
of any contract. We reserve the right to make design changes
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IFR Systems, Inc. © IFR 2001.

Part No. 46891/040

Issue 2

03/2001

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