The IRIS 2000 is a modular general purpose Automated Test Equipment (ATE) station, capable of testing a wide variety of avionics Line Replaceable Units (LRU's). Aeroflex continually monitors the state of the art in ATE systems and incorporates the latest enhancements, such as our ATE Management System & THOR Test Executive, to ensure a modern system with a long useful operational life.
The base configuration of the IRIS 2000 will perform testing of ARINC 500 and ARINC 700 series of the VHF Omni Range (VOR), Instrument Landing System (ILS), VHF Communications Transceivers (COMM), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), and ATC Transponder Units. Other types of Avionics such as High Frequency Transceivers (HF), Automatic Direction Finders (ADF), Flight Management Computers (FMC), Flight Control Computers (FCC), Digital Stall Warning Computers (DSWC), Auto Slat Computers, Ground Proximity Warning Computers (GPWC), Radio Altimeters, Mode S Transponders, TCAS Computers, Air Data Computers, Controls, and Instruments may also be tested. Some of these other type of avionics require optional expansion hardware or software.
A complete listing of LRU's which can be tested on the IRIS 2000 is available for viewing, as well as specific information on currently released THOR Test Program Sets (TPS's).
The basic configuration of this station consists of two or three equipment towers containing measurement and stimulus resources. Two wing cabinets provide additional work surface area, storage space for cables and accessories and additional room for additional measurement and stimulus resources. The equipment layout gives easy and convenient access to all equipment during use as well as for maintenance. In addition, space is available for specific LRU hardware expansions and future expansions.
The ATE design incorporates current state of the art commercial off-the-shelf resources as well as Aeroflex's designed equipment and software. This promotes industry standards compatibility, and simple equipment maintenance. The IRIS 2000 users list includes Airlines, Avionics OEMs and third party repair centers around the world.
