TR-36
NAV/COMM TEST SET
Datasheet
Description
The TR-36 NAV/COMM Test Set is a modern precision test
instrument that provides comprehensive avionics ramp test
capability for rapid functional testing of VOR, LOC/GS, ILS, MB,
VHF-UHF COMM (AM/FM), ELT and EPIRB equipment. It is
conveniently packaged in a rugged, yet lightweight weather-
proof case with a highly visible color LCD display. The Test Set
was designed to be simple and easy to use as your one source
for COMM/NAV ramp testing.
The new TR-36 features several new advancements:
Test capability for ELT and 406 MHz EPIRB P/N – 90 000 136
High resolution LCD COLOR display with intuitive user
interface
Audio measurement capability for (S+N) N testing and
Tel-Instrument Electronics Corp.
Audio/Intercom system testing One Branca Road
East Rutherford, NJ 07073
(201) 933-1600
Sales – Extension - 368
Features
VOR, LOC, GS, ILS and MB receiver testing Large easy to read 5.1” COLOR display
ELT (121.5 / 243 MHz) EPIRB/PLB (406 MHz) testing Simple intuitive interface and menu structure
SELCAL tone generation High capacity long life Li-ion batteries
VHF, and UHF COMM AM/FM Transmit/Receive testing Rugged 8 lb. MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 case
High Resolution graphical displays of aircraft simulated Remote software updates via Ethernet interface
results
VOR LOC and GS
Provides RF signal generation across the entire VOR band. CAT I, II, and III Simulation of GS and LOC signals.
Complete simulation of VOR bearing in 0.1º increments. Variable DDM in .001 DDM values
Accurate generation of 30 Hz variable, reference, and Precise RF simulation of LOC/GS ILS signals
9960 Hz sub-carrier Allows selection of preset DDM deflections or manual
Preset bearing simulation or slew in 0.1° increments slew in 0.001 increments
30 Hz REF & VAR, and 9960 Hz modulation can be 90 Hz and 150 Hz ON/OFF selection
deleted to check flag operation 1020 Hz IDENT tone Selectable ON/OFF
Covers the entire VOR band of 108.00 to 117.95 MHz. FM Immunity Test
1020 Hz IDENT tone Selectable ON/OFF Simultaneous LOC/GS/MB Mode for coupled autopilot
FM Immunity Test testing
“On the Fly” adjustments Complete Auto Sweep selection
Precise control of RF output power in Direct Connect “On the Fly” adjustments
and Antenna operation Precise control of RF output power in Direct Connect
and Antenna operation
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Marker Beacon and ILS
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Simple user selection of 400 Hz, 1300 Hz, or 3000 Hz MB ELT
Specifications
tones at 95% modulation of the*75 MHz carrier
Continuous monitoring of ELTs on 121.5 & 243 MHz
Output Power easily adjustable from +13 to -67 dBm
Accurate Power and Frequency measurements
ON the FLY changes
Monitor broadcast on headphone jack
Auto cycling of MB tones and carrier
SELCAL EPIRB (406 MHz Beacon)
Continuous or Single Burst Tones Continuous monitoring of all COSPAS/SARSAT signals
Selectable Pulse Pairs Accurate Sensitivity and Frequency measurements
Variable Modulation (Continuous) Decoding and display of: Position(LAT/LONG), ID,
Beacon Type, Type of Locating Device, Device Activation
Monitor broadcast on headphone jack
Code
Headset / Microphone Connections COMM Receiver – Audio S+N/N System Testing
Headset jack for monitoring audio from UUT Automatic audio S+N/N ratio detection during COMM
transmission receiver testing
Microphone (or external modulation input) for TR-36 monitors receiver UUT audio output while
transmitting from TR-36 to aircraft receiver UUT transmitting tone modulated signal
Provides system testing through aircraft audio/intercom
panel via Intercom connector
RF Signal Generator
RF FREQUENCIES FREQUENCY RANGE TIME BASE
FUNCTION FROM TO RESOLUTION TCXO Temperature
Stability +/- 1 ppm
-30 to +75C
VOR Channels VOR 108.000 MHz 117.950 MHz 50 kHz Steps Aging +/- 1 ppm/year
Variable VOR 108.000 MHz 117.950 MHz 1 kHz Steps Accuracy +/- 1 ppm
LOC Channels* LOC 108.1000 MHz 111.950 MHz 50 kHz Steps
GS Channels* GS 329.1500 MHz 335.000 MHz 50 kHz Steps
COMM AM COMM AM 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 100 kHz Steps
AM Variable 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 1 kHz Steps
COMM FM COMM FM 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 100 kHz Steps
FM Variable 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 100 kHz Steps
SELCAL SELCAL 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 100 kHz Steps
Variable 10.00 MHz 511.900 MHz 1 kHz Steps
Marker MB 75.0000 MHz N/A N/A
* Localizer and Glideslope Frequencies are Automatically Paired
RF ACCURACY FREQUENCY RANGE RF OUTPUT RANGE, ACCURACY
@ Antenna Connector 10.00 to 75.00 MHz 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
(same as Time Base) 75.00 to 335 MHz 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
335 to 511.999 MHz 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 3 dB
Dual Mode LOC 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
VOR
Dual Mode GS 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri- Mode LOC 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri-Mode GS 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Marker Beacon 0 to -69.9 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri-Mode MB -20 dBm (FIXED) N/A ± 2 dB
Note – All Modes Variable 0.1 dB
@ RF Direct Connect 10.00 to 75 MHz -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
75.00 to 335.00 MHz -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
335 to 511.999 MHz -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 3 dB
Dual Mode LOC -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Dual Mode GS -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri- Mode LOC -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri-Mode GS -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Marker Beacon -40 to -110 dBm 1.0 dB Steps ± 2 dB
Tri-Mode MB -60 dBm (FIXED) N/A ± 2 dB
Note – All Modes Variable 0.1 dB
Spectral Purity
Harmonics <-40 dBc
Localizer
Non-Harmonics Spurious <-40 dBc
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Modulation Characteristics
VOR Mode LOC Mode GS Mode
30 Hz Reference ± 0.01% 90 Hz ± 0.01% 90 Hz ± 0.01%
30 Hz Variable ± 0.01% 150 Hz ± 0.01% 150 Hz ± 0.01%
1020 Hz ± 2% 1020 Hz ± 0.01%
9960 Hz ± 0.01%
AM MOD Fixed AM MOD Fixed AM MOD Fixed
30 & 9960 Hz Tones 30% AM ± 1% 90 & 150 Hz 20% AM ± 1% 90 & 150 Hz 40% AM ± 1%
1020 Hz 30% AM ± 2% 1020 Hz 20% AM ± 2% 1020 Hz 40% AM ± 2%
AM Mod Variable AM Mod Variable AM Mod Variable
30 & 9960 Hz Tones 0 to 55% 90 & 150 Hz 10 to 30% 90 Hz 30 to 60%
1020 Hz 0 to 55% 1020 Hz TBD 150 Hz 20 t0 50%
Distortion <1% Distortion <1% Distortion <1%
Glideslope
VOR FM MOD 30 Hz reference at ± 480 Hz Peak Deviation on 9960 Hz Sub carrier
Accuracy ± 10 Hz
Distortion <2% (For 30 Hz Reference)
Variable Bearing 0.1o Increments ± 0.15 o
VOR Bearing Sweep TBD
PRESETS U1/R1 U2/R2 FS 0C FS D2/L2 D1/L1
LOC DDM ± 0.0015 DDM 0.093 0.155 0.200 0.000 -0.200 -0.155 -0.093
GS DDM ± 0.003 DDM 0.091 0.175 0.400 0.000 -0.400 -0.175 -0.091
LOC Sweep TBD
GS Sweep TBD
Marker Beacon Single Carrier TRI-Mode
400 Hz ± 0.01% (<1% distortion) ± 0.25% (<1% distortion)
1300 Hz ± 0.01% (<1% distortion) ± 0.4% (<1% distortion)
3000 Hz ± 0.01% (<1% distortion) ± 0.9% (<1% distortion)
Modulation Marker Beacon
95% AM Fixed ± 2% Accuracy ± 2% Accuracy
COMM AM
Tone 1020 Hz 30% ± 1.5% Accuracy 0 to 100% in 1% steps ± 2%
Tone 10 Hz to 10 kHz TBD TBD
COMM FM
Tone 10 to 35 Hz ± 0.2% Accuracy (<1% distortion) 0.1 kHz Steps
35 Hz to 100 Hz ± 0.02% Accuracy (<1% distortion) 0.1 kHz Steps
100 Hz to 10 kHz ± 0.01% Accuracy (<1% distortion) 0.1 kHz Steps
1000 Hz Tone 5 kHz Deviation ± 1% Accuracy
0 to 25 Hz deviation ± 0.2 kHz +1% of setting (<1% distortion) 0.1 kHz Steps
Tone 10 Hz to 10 kHz TBD TBD
SELCAL
± 0.01% (<1% distortion)
Tone Frequency Accuracy Single Transmission Enabled
Continuous 7.5 sec Enabled
Fixed 30% AM ± 2%
Modulation Tone Variable 0 to 99% in 1% Steps, ± 2% ILS Composite
COMM TX
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MEASURMENT FUNTIONS
FREQUENCY RANGE
@ Antenna Connector 10.00 to 515 MHz Resolution – TBD Accuracy – TBD
@ RF Direct Connect 10.00 to 515 MHz Resolution – TBD Accuracy – TBD
SENSITIVITY
@ Antenna Connector ≤ - 25 dBm
@ RF Direct Connect ≤ + 5 dBm
@ Video/Out – Mod/In ≥ 1 Vp-p (50Ω)
POWER RANGE
0.1 to <1 W 1 to <100 W 100 to 1999 W
@ RF Direct Connect 10.00 to 515 MHz TBD
TBD TBD
External Attenuator Required for all Measurements > 30 W
Accuracy
< 100 MHz : ± 12% of Reading ± 1 Count (CW Only) COMM RX
10 to 515 MHz : ± 12% of Reading ± 1 Count (CW Only)
DUTY CYCLE
≤ 10 W
> 10 to ≤ 20 W
> 20 to ≤ 30 W
MODULATION METER
AM
400 Hz to 1 kHz
Modulation Range & Accuracy
10 to 100% ± 10% of reading
@ Antenna Connector ≤ - 25 dBm
Sensitivity
@ RF Direct Connect ≤ + 5 dBm
FM
400 Hz & 1 kHz
Deviation Range & Accuracy 1 to 25 kHz
± 0.4 kHz + 8% of reading
Minimum Input Level @ Antenna Connector ≤ - 25 dBm SELCAL
@ RF Direct Connect ≤ + 5 dBm
121.5/243 Beacon Monitor 400 Hz to 1 kHz
By Similarity AM Meter
Modulation Range & Accuracy 10 to 100% ± 10% of reading
406 Beacon Monitor
Deviation Range & Accuracy 400 Hz & 1 kHz
1 to 25 kHz By Similarity FM Meter
± 0.4 kHz + 8% of reading
VSWR
Range 10 to 350 MHz
Accuracy SWR < 3:1 of reading
INPUT/OUTPUT Connectors
Direct Connect Type N
406 EPIRB (1)
Impedance 50 Ω
Max Input 30 Watts Max. Power Specifications
VSWR TNC Battery Lithium Ion
10.00 to ≤ 350 MHz < 1.3:1 Ratio 7.4 V; 8800 mAh
> 350 to 512 MHz < 1.3.5:1 Ratio Duration – fully charged > 4.5 Hours Continuous
Antenna Connector BNC
Impedance 50 Ω AC Input voltage 100 to 240VAC 50/60 & 400 Hz
Max Input 0.1 Watts DC Input voltage 12 VDC, 3.33 A (max)
MIC/EXT Mod PJ-068 (.206 “ 3 conductor)
Headset PJ-055 (.25” 2 conductor) Fuse Requirements 1.0 A SB (2 req.)
Intercom U-174/U (.281” 4 conductor) Operating Temperature -40ºC to +55ºC
Storage Temperature -40ºC to +70ºC
Physical Characteristics
Case Style MIL-PRF-28800F, Class 2 Standard Accessories and Options
Height 3 3/8” (8.6 cm)
Width 12 13/16” (32.5 cm)
Depth 7 3/8” (18.7 cm) Standard 2 Year Limited Warranty included
Weight Static 8.1 lb (3.7 kg) Multi-Band, Telescoping Omni Antenna
Operational Manual
External Battery Charger
Direct Connect Cable
Intercom Jack to Audio System Cable
Options
Optional Transit Case
Optional External HF Antenna
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