DESCRIPTION:

The VIAVI ATC-5000NG is a software-defined RF avionics test platform developed for comprehensive testing of aircraft transponders, ADS-B systems, TCAS avionics, and surveillance communication systems across commercial, military, and business aviation environments.

Designed for flight line maintenance, avionics troubleshooting, manufacturing verification, and return-to-service validation, the ATC-5000NG combines transponder interrogation, ADS-B analysis, RF signal measurement, and surveillance protocol testing within a portable field-deployable platform.

The platform supports testing of:

• Mode A transponders
• Mode C transponders
• Mode S transponders
• ADS-B Out systems
• ADS-B In systems
• TCAS I and TCAS II systems
• TIS-B systems
• ADS-R systems

The ATC-5000NG supports major surveillance and avionics standards including:

• DO-181E
• DO-260A
• DO-260B
• DO-282B
• DO-185B

The platform incorporates software-defined radio architecture allowing field-upgradable expansion for evolving surveillance standards and NextGen avionics requirements.

The system is engineered for:

• flight line troubleshooting
• transponder certification
• ADS-B compliance testing
• return-to-service validation
• avionics maintenance
• RF diagnostics
• TCAS verification
• surveillance system troubleshooting

Its integrated touchscreen interface and portable ruggedised construction support rapid deployment across hangar, ramp, and depot maintenance environments.

Technical Specifications

Supported Frequencies

• 978 MHz
• 1030 MHz
• 1090 MHz

Supported Modes

• Mode A
• Mode C
• Mode S
• ADS-B
• TIS-B
• ADS-R
• TCAS

RF Measurement Functions

• Transponder interrogation
• RF power measurement
• Frequency error analysis
• Pulse analysis
• Squitter decoding
• Reply analysis

ADS-B Capabilities

• ADS-B Out validation
• Squitter decode analysis
• ICAO address verification
• GPS position message analysis
• Extended squitter monitoring

Interfaces

• Ethernet
• USB
• RF interfaces
• Integrated touchscreen control

Platform Construction

• Portable ruggedised design
• Flight line deployable architecture
• Battery-capable field operation

Platform Configuration Options

Functional Capability Options

Available capability configurations include:

• ADS-B Out testing
• TCAS analysis
• TIS-B monitoring
• ADS-R monitoring
• GPS simulation support
• Extended surveillance analysis

Operational Configurations

The platform supports deployment across:

• commercial aviation
• military aviation
• business aviation
• avionics maintenance facilities
• depot maintenance operations
• manufacturing environments

Standard Accessories

Typical supplied accessories include:

• AC power adapter
• RF interface accessories
• Operational documentation
• Platform software utilities

Optional Accessories

Available optional accessories include:

• Directional antenna kits
• RF couplers
• Transit and ruggedised carrying cases
• External GPS accessories
• Aircraft interface accessories

Key Features

• Software-defined avionics RF test platform
• Mode A/C/S transponder testing
• ADS-B Out validation capability
• TCAS troubleshooting support
• Flight line portable architecture
• RF pulse and frequency analysis
• ADS-B squitter decoding
• Touchscreen user interface
• Ruggedised field deployment design
• NextGen surveillance compatibility
• Return-to-service testing capability
• Commercial and military avionics support
• Field-upgradable software architecture
• Portable avionics maintenance platform