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Getting The Most
From Your
TPAS
RX-100
TM
Traffic Proximity
Alert System
RX-100
TM
TM
Getting The Most
From Your
TPAS
RX-100
TM
TM
Traffic Proximity
Alert System
RX-100
© Copyright 2002 SureCheck Aviation, Inc.
SureCheck TPAS RX-100 User’s Guide
SureCheck Aviation, Inc.
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may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms o such license. The in ormation contained in this
manual is urnished or in ormational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be con-
strued as a commitment by SureCheck Aviation, Inc. SureCheck Aviation, Inc. assumes no responsibility or lia-
bility or any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
otice of Warranty
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including obtaining warranty service, see the Warranty & Registration card, provided with this material.
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Part number: TPA100-M2.1 (12/01)
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Table of Contents
1Setting Up TPAS
Thank You! 1
Basic Description 2
Unpacking TPAS 2
TPAS Placement 3
Hooking Up The Audio 4
Using Battery Power 5
Using External Power 5
6Getting Started With TPAS
Other Indicators 7
Controls 7
Tips or First-Time Flying 8
10 Flying In Enroute Mode
Enroute Mode Operation 10
Sensitivity 12
13 Flying In TCA Mode
TCA Mode Operation 13
Flying In TCA Mode 13
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16 TCAS and SSR Indications
RADAR Indication 16
TCAS Indication 17
When Both indicators Are Inactive 18
19 Explanations and Limitations
DME And Local Transponder Suppression 19
Military Aircra t 19
Auto Light Intensity Control 19
Erroneous Tra ic Indications 20
High-Power Microwave Transmitters 20
Temperature And Storage 20
Aircra t Installation And Wiring 21
22 Troubleshooting
Power Light O / Power Connected or Batteries Installed 22
No Response When “Sel Test” Is Run 22
No Audio 22
I TPAS Does Not Fit On Your Dash 23
Constant Alerts In The Air 23
Range Drops Or Jumps Suddenly 23
TCAS / SSR Light Constantly Lit 23
Sudden Tra ic Alert Or Sudden Increase In Proximity 24
Tra ic Visible, But No Indication On TPAS 24
“Active Scan” Light Fails To Light 24
25 Specifications
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26 Mounting TPAS
Mounting Suggestions 26
Installation Assistance 26
Drilling 27
Audio Hookup 28
29 SureCheck CustomerCare
For Service And Support 29
To Return Your Unit To SureCheck For Repair 29
To Return Your Unit To SureCheck For A Re und 30
31 Glossary of Terms
33 Index
ivChapter Title
Setting Up TPAS
Thank You!
Congratulations on your recent purchase o our TPAS™ RX-100™, or Tra ic Proximity Alert System.
With the tremendous increase in air travel, the skies have become less than riendly to the general aviation
community. Most airports in the world are commonly uncontrolled by ATC, leaving pilots to end or them-
selves when it comes to the sa ety o maneuvering in, through, and out o terminal areas. Our primary mis-
sion is the improvement o collision avoidance technology.
Airlines have long since realized the importance o tra ic awareness, and are now required to use systems,
such as TCAS, which clearly illuminate to the pilot a real time situation o air tra ic locations, and tell them
what to do. Un ortunately, these units, while a great asset to the general public sa ety, come with a less than
a ordable price to the average pilot. Some units may range to over $200,000, which exceeds the value o
many aircra t lying today! General aviation aircra t make up ar more o the population, and have the least
protection against a collision.
Our design goal presented a challenge o balancing a ordability with per ormance and unctions. The RX-100
is an outstanding example o our devotion to sa ety in aviation by bringing state-o -the-art protection into an
a ordable price range or everyone.
A ter painstaking engineering and rigorous testing, we are pleased to present to you the latest in electronic
technology, designed to protect you. We hope that you ind this unit to ar exceed your expectations in
increasing tra ic awareness and overall air sa ety.
Sincerely,
SureCheck Aviation, Inc.
Engineering / R&D Team
1Setting Up TPAS
Basic Description
The TPAS unit is a stand alone, passive reception tra ic proximity detector. It utilizes the transponder
equipped on almost every aircra t lying today. TPAS contains dual microwave receivers which decode
transponder signals and display target proximity with a phase averaging amplitude comparison technology. A
digital display system converts this in ormation to mileage distance or the display.
Unpacking TPAS
Your TPAS kit contains everything you need or basic operation. Be sure you received all o the components
listed below. I you are missing any o these items, please contact SureCheck Aviation or a replacement.
2Setting Up TPAS
TPAS RX-100 and
Battery Cover
Right-Angle
Stub Antenna
Audio “Y” Adapter
Audio Patch Cord
Fused Power Adapter
Velcro® Strips
TPAS Placement
The pre erable placement or TPAS is on the dash o your aircra t, with the antenna angled vertically. This
gives TPAS the best “view”. I your dash is not deep enough to support this con iguration, an antenna exten-
der can be purchased rom SureCheck or rom your Authorized SureCheck Dealer. This 6’ cable plugs into the
back o your TPAS unit and allows you to mount the antenna by suction cups to your windshield or side win-
dow.
Position TPAS at least 2” away rom any magnetic compass to avoid magnetic inter erence.
Again, be sure the antenna is positioned vertically. This is the optimum angle or the best reception. Use
Velcro® strips (included) to secure your TPAS unit yet allow or quick removal.
3Setting Up TPAS
Piper Cherokee Setup with optional anten-
na extender. This 6’ extension enables you
to mount the antenna out o the way, such
as on the side window, or optimum sensi-
tivity. Antenna con iguration may vary rom
this setup. I your antenna has a right-angle
connector, the extender can be positioned
horizontally, keeping the antenna vertical.
Please note that TPAS is not designed to
operate properly on the ground.
Cessna 182 Setup showing optimum placement.
The TPAS display was designed to be bright
enough to be visible in direct sunlight.
Using the Antenna
The included antenna was speci ically designed and tuned to your TPAS unit. Be sure to position the antenna
in a vertical orientation. I needed, attach the BNC “L” connector to the stub antenna. Connect right-angle
antenna assembly to the BNC connector on the back o your TPAS unit.
The antenna must be positioned in a vertical orientation (90° angle to your TPAS) or proper reception.
Hooking Up The Audio
The standard audio hookup scenario provides voice alerts or the pilot that do not inter ere with intercom
transmissions or passengers.
1Plug in the audio patch cable and route to your intercom jacks.
2Plug in the audio “Y” adapter into the headset jack, giving you two jacks. One jack is or your headset; the
other is or the TPAS audio patch cord.
4Setting Up TPAS
Connect antenna to the back o your TPAS
unit. Once in place, twist inner ring to lock onto
connector.
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