VIAVI APM 424 V 5 MK

The VIAVI APM-424(V)5 is a high-precision flight line test set designed to ensure the mission-readiness of military transponders and interrogators across aircraft, ground, and shipborne platforms. As a state-of-the-art upgrade to legacy TS-4530 and APM-424 units, it provides comprehensive support for Mode 5 and ADS-B Out capabilities while maintaining the intuitive operation required for rapid field deployment.

The system is engineered for efficiency, offering a "point and shoot" Go/No-Go verification that allows technicians to confirm critical IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) performance in seconds. With its robust support for modern crypto appliqués and DoD AIMS certification, the APM-424(V)5 is the definitive tool for maintaining operational security and performance in demanding military environments.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive test modes: Supports Transponder Modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S (EHS/ELS), 4, and Mode 5 (Level 1 and 2), as well as Interrogator Modes including TCAS and ETCAS.
• Advanced crypto support: Fully compatible with DoD AIMS 04-900A Option A (KIV-78) and Option B (KIV-77) crypto appliqués.
• Regulatory compliance: Certified to DoD AIMS 17-1000 and compliant with DO-260B standards for ADS-B Out testing.
• Operational simplicity: Hand-held, battery-powered unit featuring an intuitive 3-button interface for streamlined operation.
• Data integrity: Integrated self-diagnostics and the ability to store parametric test results for download and maintenance logging.

Applications:

• Mode 5 TX/RX pulse and squitter data measurement.
• ADS-B Out performance verification.
• Flight line and shipboard interrogator testing.