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T.O. 12P4-2APX-192
NAVAIR 16-35TS1843-1
TM 11-6625-1646-25
SECTION V
THEORY OF OPERATION
INDEX OF DIAGRAMS
Figure
Title
Page
Timing Diagram for Mode Generator (A2)
RAD TEST-MON switch of the control unit In MON position.
5-1. GENERAL.
(2) Simultaneously. when the switch lead to the power supply
5-2. This section contains the circuit description of the TS-
is grounded, one of the four input leads to mode enable NAND
1843A APX.  The circuit description is divided into logic
gate (A2AlA) is grounded. A2A1A serves as an input enabling
discussion covering the In-Flight Test mode and Monitor
gate for the mode generator (A2). The output of A2A1A is
mode, and detailed circuit analysis of the various circuitry.
routed to A3Q8 of the reply evaluator circuitry which provides a
low path to ground for A3Q3 preventing operation of the
5-3. TEST POINT IDENTIFICATION.
monitor circuitry and allows RF transmission.  The same
5-4. MAJOR TEST POINTS. The major test points of the TS-
output of A2A1A is simultaneously routed to the PRF enable
1843A APX are identified on schematic diagrams by a star-
NAND gate, A2A3A.
encircled arabic numeral. These major test points represent
5-9. At the same instant of time when the MODE 1 switch is
the primary inputs and outputs of the major assemblies of the
placed in the TEST position, the 400 PRF generator is
TS-1843A APX.
energized. The output of the PRF generator is inverted and
5-5. SECONDARY TEST POINTS. The secondary test points
then routed to the PRF enable NAND gate. The output of the
of the TS-1843A APX are identified on schematic diagrams by
PRF enable NAND gate is a trigger which triggers the clock
all encircled alphabetical character. These secondary test
gate, A2A4. A2A4 provides a low output to the test gate
points represent those primary test points which will enable a
control switch A3Q7 and a high output to the clock enable
qualified technician to effectively troubleshoot a particular
NAND gate, A2A3B. The 1 MHz clock generator, which was
circuit within an assembly.
energized at the same instant of time as the PRF generator.
5-6. LOGIC AND TIMING DIAGRAM ANALYSIS (See figures
provides an input for the pulse shaper amplifier A2Q3. A2Q3
provides the second input for the clock enable NAND gate
5-7. During the In-Flight Test mode of operation. the test set
which inverts the pulse. The negative transition of the output
generates interrogation pulse pairs In the desired mode and
of  A2A3B  is  used  to  start  the  ripple-thru  counter
applies this signal at a preset power level to the aircraft
(A2A5AA2A7B) counting.
transponder at a frequency of 1030 0.5 MHz. The test set
5-10.  The ripple-thru counter is composed of five flip-flops
then analyzes the transponder replies to assure that the power
requiring a negative-going pulse (low) to trigger them. Each
level, reply center frequency. l)racket pulse spacing. reply
flip-flop triggers sequentially upon receiving a negative trigger
percentage.  and the VSWR of the antenna circuit are all
from the preceeding flip-flop.  The output of each flip-flop
above the preset minimum acceptable standard.
If all
forms a set of binary spaced pulses (figure 5-1) which are
parameters are within the preset limits, the test set causes a
routed to three time enable NAND gates A2A9A, A2A8C, and
TEST lamp on the external control unit to illuminate. indicating
A2A8A. The outputs of the time enable NAND gates along
a go indicator. If any of the above parameters are not within
with the outputs of the ripple-thru counter are routed to four
prescribed limits. the TEST lamp will not Illuminate indicating
mode selection enable NAND gates, A2A9C, A2AllA, A2AllB,
that a no-go (improper operation) condition exists. Since the
and A2A1B, a zero reference pulse enable NAND gate
basic operation of the In-Flight Test mode is the same for all
A2A1OA, sync enable NAND gates A2A3C, A2A3D, and
modes, the following functional discussion will cover only the
A2A2F, and a reset enable NAND gate A2A1OB. Depending
Mode 1 operation.
on the desired mode of operation, the associated mode
5-8.
Placing the RAD TEST-MON switch in OUT position
selection enable NAND gates and reference pulse enable
and MODE 1 switch on the control unit in the TEST position,
NAND gate will be enabled, thus providing an input to A2A9D
two basic functions are initiated: (1) Actuating the MODE 1
which inverts the signal. The high output of A2A9D is routed
switch to the TEST position grounds the switch lead to the
to the clock output enable NAND gate A2A1OC.
power supply and places the test set In an energized state.
This same action can also be accomplished by placing the
5-1

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