SDR-OMNI Avionics Test Set User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty.....................................................................................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions.....................................................................................................................................................3
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)....................................................................................................................................4
Chapter 1 Introduction................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Scope.........................................................................................................................................................5
1.2 Features.....................................................................................................................................................5
1.3 Compliance ................................................................................................................................................5
Chapter 2 Preparation for Use...................................................................................................................................6
2.1 Unpacking ..................................................................................................................................................6
2.2 Accessories Provided.................................................................................................................................6
2.3 Battery......................................................................................................................................................19
Chapter 3 SDR-OMNI Overview..............................................................................................................................20
3.1 Controls....................................................................................................................................................20
3.2 Indicators and Connectors.......................................................................................................................21
Chapter 4 Powering ON and Initial Setup................................................................................................................24
4.1 Power On .................................................................................................................................................24
4.2 Power OFF...............................................................................................................................................24
4.3 Home Menu..............................................................................................................................................25
4.4 Global System Settings............................................................................................................................26
4.5 Charging the Battery................................................................................................................................28
4.6 Retrieving and Printing Test Reports.......................................................................................................29
4.7 Updating SDR-OMNI Software................................................................................................................29
4.8 ADMIN Mode............................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 5 Avionics Testing using the SDR-OMNI...................................................................................................34
5.1 Testing ATC Transponders......................................................................................................................34
5.2 Testing 1090 MHz ADS-B OUT ...............................................................................................................53
5.3 Testing 978 MHz UAT ADS-B OUT.........................................................................................................58
5.4 Testing 978 MHz UAT ADS-B IN and FIS-B............................................................................................63
5.5 Testing ACAS/TCAS Systems.................................................................................................................65
5.6 Testing ILS Systems................................................................................................................................70
5.7 Testing VOR Systems..............................................................................................................................79
5.8 Testing DME Systems..............................................................................................................................83
5.9 Testing ELT Systems...............................................................................................................................86
5.10 Testing Aircraft Communications (HF/VHF/UHF COMM Transceivers)..................................................90
