Honeywell International Inc. KSN770 User Manual
Draft
Page 3-27
6 Dec 2012
34-70-06
SYSTEM INSTALLATION MANUAL
066-01204 / 066-01213
© Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
3.7
Traffic Interface
3.7.1
Applicable Part Numbers
A.
TIS
All part numbers and software versions perform all published TIS functions.
When the TIS is not connected to the KSN 7xx, the pins must be left open.
B.
TCAS/TAS
This function is only available when the optional KSN 7xx WX RDR/EGPWS option board is
installed and the associated product feature key is installed. Contact Bendix/King Product Support
for the feature key.
installed and the associated product feature key is installed. Contact Bendix/King Product Support
for the feature key.
When the TCAS/TAS is not connected to the KSN 7xx, the pins must be left open.
3.7.2
Function
A.
TIS
TIS is a data link service that provides information similar to VFR RDR traffic advisories received
over voice radio. The data is received from the terminal Mode S radar system through the Mode S
transponder to the KSN 7xx once per radar scan (approximately every 5 seconds).
over voice radio. The data is received from the terminal Mode S radar system through the Mode S
transponder to the KSN 7xx once per radar scan (approximately every 5 seconds).
TIS provides the relative position, relative altitude, altitude trend, and estimated ground track angle
for as many as eight intruders that are within 7 nm horizontally and +3500/
for as many as eight intruders that are within 7 nm horizontally and +3500/
3000 feet (+1067 to
914 meters) vertically of the aircraft receiving TIS. This function is only available when optional
KSN 7xx software is installed.
B.
TCAS/TAS
TCAS and TAS are airborne systems used to detect and track aircraft in the vicinity of a particular
aircraft through the interrogation of their transponders. Aircraft detected, tracked, and displayed by
the TCAS/TAS systems are referred to as intruders.
aircraft through the interrogation of their transponders. Aircraft detected, tracked, and displayed by
the TCAS/TAS systems are referred to as intruders.
The system then analyzes the transponder replies to determine range, bearing, and relative
altitude. If the TCAS/TAS processor determines that a possible collision hazard exists, it issues
visual and aural warnings.
altitude. If the TCAS/TAS processor determines that a possible collision hazard exists, it issues
visual and aural warnings.
This function is only available when optional KSN 7xx software is installed.
3.7.3
Requirements and Limitations
The KSN 7xx must be configured for the traffic equipment installed for proper operation. Configuration
of each type is covered in Section 4.
of each type is covered in Section 4.
Draft as of 10/15/2012