(±0.25), 73.95 (±0.30), and 94.25 (±0.35) micro-seconds from the leading edge of the initial framingpulse. In mode 3/A, one reply pulse train containingthe code 7700 is transmitted, followed by the threesets of framing pulse pairs with no informationpulses. The location of these framing pulse pairs isthe same as in modes 1 and 2.Special Position Indicator.— The specialposition indicator (SPI) allows the air trafficcontroller to differentiate aircraft above or below agiven altitude. This puke is present in the reply pulsetrain in mode C when a D4 pulse (18.85 [±0.05]microseconds from the initial framing pulse) is used.The SPI pulse is located 24.65 (±0.01) microsecondsfrom the initial framing pulse. This pulse issometimes called the mode C caboose pulse. ThisSPI pulse is the initial framing pulse for the secondreply pulse train. The SPI pulse is the same pulseused in the mode 2 and 3/A IDENT function.X-Pulse Function.— Special aircraft, such asdrones, are identified by the transmission of theX-pulse. This pulse (10.15 [±0.05] microsecondsfrom the initial framing pulse) appears in a normallyunused position.This pulse is generated when theIFF transponder control box is modified by groundinga single external control lead. With this modification,all replies in modes 1, 2, and 3/A will include thispulse, along with the normal framing and informationpulses.SELF-TEST MODE.— When the TEST switcheson the IFF transponder control box are enabled, aninterrogation pulse pair is applied from the test set tothe receiver-transmitter.Upon receiving theseinterrogation pulses, the RT replies to the test set. Thetest set then analyzes the replies for bracket-spacingfrequency, power, and antenna circuit VSWR. Thetest set will give a GO/NO-GO indication on thecontrol box. There is a switch for each of the modes1,2, 3/A, and C.MONITOR OPERATION.— When the RADTEST-OUT-MON switch on the IFF transpondercontrol box is set to the MON position, thetransponder performance is checked. The test set willmonitor the performance by detecting the repliesgenerated in response to external interrogationsignals.If a GO condition is detected, the TESTindicator on the transponder control box willilluminate. For a NO-GO condition, the TESTindicator remains off.INTERROGATOR SET AFUAPX-76A(V)The interrogator set is used in conjunction withthe aircraft’s radar set. It provides air-to-air modes 1,2, 3/A, 4, SIF, and IFF mode 4 challenges. The IFFinterrogator receives a basic trigger from the radar set,and a delayed radar trigger is returned to the radarafter generation of the IFF interrogator trigger. TheIFF replies are decoded and combined with thedisplayed radar return video. The interrogator setuses receiver side-lobe suppression (RSLS) andinterrogator side-lobe suppression (ISLS). The videooutput is developed in the IFF interrogator, and isapplied to the radar set for display.Interrogator Set Major ComponentsThe interrogator set consists of six majorcomponents. These six are discussed in the followingtext.ANTENNA AS-2719/AP.— The interrogator setuses an antenna that is hard mounted to the radar setantenna The IFF portion of the antenna is imbeddedin the upper part of the antenna dish, and consists of10 IFF elements.INTERROGATOR SET CONTROL C-7383/APX-76A(V).— The interrogator control box(fig. 3-22) provides operating mode selection of theSIF, or mode 4 code. The control box contains fivethumbwheel switches to select the desiredinterrogation mode, or standby, and the desired code.A momentary two-position toggle switch(TEST/CHAL CC) allows for loop-testing the IFF, orto provide correct code challenge. The loop-testingallows for the interrogation of the onboardtransponder set (AN/APX-72) by the IFF interrogator.Correct code challenge enables interrogations forwhich IFF display pulses are generated if the receivedFigure 3-22.-C-7383/APX-76A(V) interrogator control box.3-20
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