TM 1-1520-240-10
3-4-2
CONTROL/
INDICATOR
FUNCTION
A
Enables transponder to
reply to code A interroga-
tions.
B
Enables transponder to
reply to code B interroga-
tions.
ZERO
Clears (zeroizes mode 4
code settings in trans-
ponder computer.
MODE 4 AUDIO LIGHT
OUT Switch
AT AUDIO, the REPLY
indicator light will illumi-
nate when the trans-
ponder replies to valid
mode 4 interrogations. A
pulse tone will be heard
in the headset when a
code A interrogation is
received but the CODE
control switch is in B
position and vice versa.
At LIGHT, only the light
will illuminate when the
transponder replies to
mode 4 interrogations. At
OUT, the audio and RE-
PLY light monitoring is
disabled.
MODE 4 TEST-ON-OUT
Switch
At ON, the transponder
replies to valid mode 4
interrogations. At OUT,
mode is disabled. At
TEST, mode 4 is tested
for proper operation. If
test is valid, TEST GO.
Mode 4 REPLY Light
Illuminates to indicate
valid mode 4 replies
when MODE 4 AUDIO
LIGHT switch is set to ei-
ther AUDIO or LIGHT.
TEST GO Light
Illuminates when trans-
ponder responds proper-
ly to TEST position of
M-1, M-2, M-3A, M-C, or
MODE 4 TEST-ON-OUT
swithces.
TEST/MON NO GO Light
The light illuminates
when any of the following
occurs:
a. MASTER switch is on
STBY.
b. Transponder does not
respond to interrogation.
CONTROL/
INDICATOR
FUNCTION
c. Transponder does not
respond to TEST position
of mode switches.
d. Transponder malfunc-
tions.
RAD TEST Switch
At RAD TEST, the trans-
ponder replies to interro-
gations from external test
equipment. At OUT the
RAD TEST feature is in-
operative.
IDENT-MIC Switch
AT IDENT, the set will
transmit a coded identifi-
cation pulse for about 20
seconds to all interrogat-
ing stations on modes 1,
2, and 3/A to identify the
helicopters position. OUT
position turns off the
identification pulse. MIC
feature is not used in this
installation.
STATUS Indicators
The indicator lights are
part of built-in-test equip-
ment. A lit ALT indicator
indicates trouble in The
encoding altimeter. A lit
KIT indicator indicates
trouble in the computer
or the computer is not
installed. A lit ANT indi-
cator indicates antenna
trouble.
ANT Switch
Three-position antenna
diversity switch labeled
TOP, DIV, and BOT. Nor-
mal position is DIV.
When jamming is heavy,
TOP or BOT antenna
may be selected.
IFF Fail Light (Located
on the center instrument
panel)
The light will illuminate in
MODE 4 when any of the
following occurs:
a. The computer is
installed without a code.
b. No reply or improper
reply is made to a valid
interrogation.
c. A malfunction occurs
in the transponder.