TCAS 1500

A low-cost alternative for Airborne Traffic Advisories

ACSS’s TCAS 1500 Traffic Alert and

Collision Avoidance System is a low-cost
alternative for airplane and helicopter
operators in need of TCAS I capability. As
a leader in TCAS technology, ACSS’s
TCAS 1500 follows our highly successful
TCAS 2000, currently flying in thousands
of air transport and business jets around
the world.
TCAS 1500 uses the same
receiver/transmitter (R/T) unit as the
TCAS 2000, modified for TCAS I opera-
tion, making it easily upgradable to TCAS
2000. The R/T computes range, relative
altitude and bearing of nearby aircraft. It
determines if nearby aircraft have collision
potential and provides visual and aural
advisories to alert pilots.
TCAS 1500 interfaces with the same dis-
plays, antennas and ACSS transponder as
the TCAS 2000. Also, the TCAS 1500 is
highly reliable and flexible, and allows for
easy installation.

The System
The TCAS 1500 system is capable of vertical rates up to 10,000 feet per
displaying Mode S equipped aircraft up to minute. TCAS 1500 is capable of track-
40 nautical miles (nm), while displaying ing up to 50 aircraft and perform reliably TCAS 1500 features
ATCRBS equipped aircraft at ranges up to at aircraft densities up to 24 aircraft
20 nm. In addition, the system generates within 5 nm. ! Variable display ranges up to
advisories on targets up to 15.7 nm away Cautionary display of potential colli- 40 nm, upgradable to 100 nm
and can give advisories on any transponder sion occurs within 45 seconds before
equipped aircraft transmitting an altitude ! 50 aircraft tracks (24 within 5 nm)
predicted convergence.
code. ! 1,200 knots closing speed
The ACSS system is designed to handle ! 10,000 feet-per-minute vertical rate
aircraft closure rates up to 1,200 knots and
! ADS-B capable
! Can be installed in unpressurized
location
! Simple, low-cost upgrade to
TCAS 1500 upgrade path TCAS 2000
The TCAS 1500 was designed with plished by simply sending the TCAS
! Complete one-stop-shop system
future growth in mind, whether through 1500 computer unit to an ACSS Service
offerings
the incorporation of ADS-B and Flight Center for a firmware upgrade. No
ID functionality into the existing product other expensive aircraft installation
or by upgrading to a fully compliant modifications are required for the
TCAS II/ACAS II system. The upgrade upgrade from a TCAS I to a TCAS II
to a TCAS 2000 system is easily accom- system.
Unique Antenna Design Aircraft Applications TCAS 1500 package
ACSS offers a unique, FAA-certified Situational awareness has become The TCAS 1500 system is easy to install
single directional antenna configuration for a necessity today with the increase in and provides industry standard interfaces.
TCAS 1500. The Top-Directional/Bottom- aircraft traffic operating in closer The TCAS 1500 system includes a TCAS
Omni Directional configuration is a direct proximity at higher speeds. The computer (receiver/transmitter), directional
descendant of a proven design used in crit- TCAS 1500 is the latest technological- antenna, system controller, 3 ATI display
ical military airborne applications. ly advanced TCAS I system available unit and Diversity Mode S Transponder
ACSS’s amplitude monopulse approach in the market place today with an Unit.
ensures the highest fidelity of the receiving unmatched upgrade path. The TCAS
signal. By requiring extremely tight toler- 1500 is for turboprops, business jets,
ances in the antenna itself, the integrity of and helicopters that do not fall under ACSS
the sector-to-sector amplitude comparison the TCAS II or ACAS II mandates. ACSS (Aviation Communication and
is preserved. This approach eliminates the The TCAS 1500 has been certified Surveillance Systems), an L-3
need for complex phase calibration and to meet the TCAS I Minimum Communications & Thales Company, is a
compensation. This results in better range Operation Performance Standards leader in safety avionics systems. ACSS
and bearing determinations. ACSS’s (MOPS), C-118. products include the TCAS 2000 and TCAS
extremely low profile, four-element anten- 1500 traffic alert and collision avoidance
na design requires less RF output power systems, a family of Mode S transponders
and lower heat dissipation. and the T2CAS, a combined traffic and
terrain collision avoidance system.
TCAS reduces the potential for mid-air
collisions and provides an independent and
Product Specifications
complementary supplement to the air traffic
TCAS R/T
control system. More than 8,000 units of
Part number . . . . . . . . . . R/T 952: 7517905-61002 ACSS's TCAS product are currently
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MCU operating in commercial, corporate and
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.7 lbs military aircraft.
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,000 feet Thales Avionics is the exclusive sales
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . -55 to 70 C
Power Requirements . . . . 28 volt DC or 115 VAC, (self switching) Nominal 65 watts
agent of ACSS products to the air transport
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . ARINC standard tray - no fan or forced air cooling required market, while ACSS leads the marketing
Environmental . . . . . . . . . DO-160C and sales effort to the corporate, helicopter,
military and general aviation markets.
AT-910
Part Number . . . . . . .... 7514081-9xx
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 0.81" Height, 9.31" Diameter
Weight . . . . . . . . . . .... 2.8 lbs Worldwide
Temperature . . . . . .
Altitude . . . . . . . . . .
....
....
-55 to 85 C
70,000 ft
customer support
ACSS’s products are based on proven
Power Requirements .... None (passive antenna)
Environmental . . . . . .... DO-160B technology to provide you with exception-
ally high reliability and simplified mainte-
RCZ-852 nance.
Part number . . . . . . . . . . . 7510700-850 To help ensure optimal operation, ACSS
Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.3"x4.2"x12.5"
provides comprehensive installation consul-
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.0
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70,000 feet tation and support tailored to the needs of
Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . -55 to 70 C each operator. Additionally, our product
Transmitter Power . . . . . . 250 W minimum support services include regularly scheduled
Altitude Source . . . . . . . . Gillham and ARINC 429/575 training classes offered worldwide for both
Mode S Level . . . . . . . . . . 3A
flight crews and maintenance personnel.
Power Requirements . . . . 28 Vdc, 55 W nominal
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tray, 7510707-968
Environmental . . . . . . . . . DO-160B How to find out more
To learn more about ACSS’s TCAS 1500,
Manuals contact:
TCAS 1500 System Description Manual . . . . . . . . . . .AO9-3841- 003
TCAS 1500 Pilots Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-1146 -136
ACSS
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Telephone (623) 445-7000
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Telephone (623) 445-7000 June 2001
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