User's Manual

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION MANUAL
TCAS 3000 Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System
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15 Dec 2005
D. Updated Software Verification
(1) Software Verification Using Cockpit Systems ONLY
Verify the updated software part number according to the TCAS 3000 extended
maintenance capabilities on status page code 0000 in the FAULT ISOLATION section
of this manual or the individual aircraft maintenance manual (refer to the onboard
maintenance system program).
(2) Software Verification Using a Stand−Alone PC ONLY
Verify the updated software part number using a stand−alone PC according to the
following procedure.
(a) Obtain PC software Part No. PS4088035−101.
(b) Obtain or build an RS−232 cable. (Refer to Figure 5−4.)
(c) Shut off the PC.
(d) Remove power from the TCAS 3000 Computer Unit.
(e) Connect the RS−232 cable from the PC (9−pin connector) to the J1 front
connector on the TCAS 3000 Computer Unit.
(f) Apply power to the TCAS 3000 Computer Unit.
(g) Power on the PC to Microsoft Windows operation.
(h) On the PC, go to START => PROGRAMS => ACSS TOOLS and double click
“TCAS Part Number”.
(i) Verify the updated TCAS software part number.
(j) Shut down the PC and remove power.
(k) Remove power from the TCAS 3000 Computer Unit.
(l) Disconnect the RS−232 cable from the J1 front connector on the TCAS 3000
Computer Unit.