TECHNICAL MANUAL

PORTABLE TEST SET

MODEL TS100

FEBRUARY 20, 1997

REV 02

SEACOM DIVISION

DUKANE CORPORATION ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174 PHONE: 630/584-2300 FAX: 630/584-5154
DOCUMENT NO. 03-TM-0014
 Table Of Contents
SECTION PAGE
I General Information...................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Introduction.................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Description...................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Specifications.................................................................................................. 1

II Operation....................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Operation........................................................................................................ 2
2.2. Testing............................................................................................................ 2

III Maintenance............................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Cleaning.......................................................................................................... 4
3.2. Battery Replacement....................................................................................... 4
3.3. Calibration...................................................................................................... 4

APPENDIX

A Beacon Service...................................................................................................... 5
A.1. DK120 Series................................................................................................. 5
A.2. DK100 Series................................................................................................. 5
A.3. DK100/DK120 Warranty................................................................................ 6
A.4. DK100/DK120 Service Program.................................................................... 7
A.4.1. Beacon Return-Defective Electronics............................................... 7
A.4.2. Beacon Return-Defective Battery..................................................... 7
A.4.3. Beacon Return-NO Problem............................................................ 7
A.4.4. Beacon Return-Out of Warranty....................................................... 7
A.4.5. Battery Change/Recertification........................................................ 7
A.5 Procedure for Returning Beacon to Factory................................................... 8
A.5.1. Beacon Service................................................................................ 8
A. Packaging................................................................................... 8
B. Information to be Included With Beacon.................................... 8
C. Return Authorization.................................................................. 8
D. Shipping Instructions.................................................................. 8
A.5.2. Battery Change/Recertification........................................................ 8
A. Packaging................................................................................... 8
B. Procedure- Customer.................................................................. 8
C.Procedure-Dukane....................................................................... 8

Figures

Figure 1.1. TS100 Portable Test Set............................................................................. 1

Figure 2.1. Probe Head Replacement............................................................................ 2
Figure 3.1. Battery Replacement................................................................................... 4

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 SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1. INTRODUCTION. This manual contains
the description and operation of the TS100 Port-
able Test Set manufactured by Dukane Corpora-
tion, Seacom Division, 2900 Dukane Drive, St.
Charles, Illinois 60174 USA. See Figure 1.1.
Appendix A outlines the service procedures for
the DK120 Series Beacons as well as the War-
ranty, Service Program and Beacon Return Pro-
cedures for the DK100 Series Underwater
Acoustic Beacons.
1.2. DESCRIPTION. The TS100 Portable Test
Set is a microprocessor controlled, battery oper-
ated test set designed primarily for performing the
required functional testing of beacons in the shop
or on the aircraft and to verify operation of the
installed beacon. Portability allows the user to
test a wide variety of aircraft beacons while the
beacon is still mounted to the airframe or the air-
crafts' flight recorders. The TS100 Portable Test
Set can test the DK120 and the DK100 Series
Beacons mounted in either the N30A26 Series
Figure 1.1. TS100 Portable Test Set.
Cradle Mount or the N30A20A Strap Mount.
Note: The TS100 will not test any Beacon
equipped with a Time Delay, even if screw is set
in the ND (No Delay) position.
Ideally, confirming proper operation of an
installed aircraft beacon is the primary purpose of
the TS100. If a non-operational beacon, an im-
properly operating beacon or a beacon with low
battery voltage is tested, the TS100 will alert the
user of the TS100 about or to the specific prob-
lem so corrective action can be taken.
1.3. SPECIFICATIONS. The specifications
for the TS100 are listed below:
Size Housing.......................8.3" (21.1 cm) x 4.0"
(10.2 cm) x 1.8" (4.6 cm)
Size Probe Head....................2.9" (7.4 cm) x 2.0"
(5.1 cm) x 1.8" (4.6 cm)
Weight..............................17 ounces (482 grams)
Battery..............Four 1.5V "AA" NEDA MN1500
Compatible Beacons........................DK100 Series
DK120 Series
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 SECTION II
OPERATION
2.1. OPERATION.
2.1.1. The TS100 probe head attaches to the
beacon mount as outlined in Figure 2.1. To con-
nect the probe head, rotate the probe knob coun-
terclockwise to retract the testing probe. Place
the assembly over the water-switch end of the
beacon. Make sure that the end of the probe head
is fully seated on the beacon and making good
contact with the beacon case. Rotate the probe
knob so that the testing probe comes in contact
with the water-switch pin. (Note: The TS100 can
be used with either the N30A26 Series Cradle
Mount or the N30A20A Strap Mount.)
Figure 2.1. Probe Head Placement.
2.1.2. The probe head is connected to the test set
housing via a shielded cable terminated in a
phone plug. Make sure the phone plug is prop-
erly inserted into the phone jack on top of the test
set housing.
2.2. TESTING.
2.2.1. Slide the switch on the side of the housing
to the "ON" position. The display will read
"TESTING". (Note: The probe head must be
connected to a beacon prior to turning on the test
set. If the probe head is not connected the test set
will display "OPEN PROBE/BATT.") Within a
few seconds the display will read one of the fol-
lowing messages:
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"OPEN PROBE/BATT." - This message will be
displayed under two conditions.
1) Probe head is not connected or improp-
erly
connected.
2) Beacon battery is dead.
"BEACON PASSED" - The beacon is operating
properly and the battery is within the acceptable
voltage limits.
"BATTERY FAULT" - The beacon battery volt-
age is below the minimum acceptable voltage
limit for proper operation. Remove the beacon
from service according to Appendix A.
"NO PULSE OUTPUT" - The beacon has no
pulse output and is not operating. Remove the
beacon from service according to Appendix A.
"PULSE FAULT" - The pulse output of the bea-
con is too slow. Remove the beacon from service
according to Appendix A.
"FREE-RUN FAULT" - Beacon is continuously
operating without the external waterswitch being
shorted. Remove the beacon from service ac-
cording to Appendix A.
"SERVICE TEST SET" - The test set batteries
have dropped down below the 5.6V minimum
operational voltage. Replace the batteries in the
TS100 according to Section III and resume test-
ing.
" NEED SERVICE" - The beacon under test
cannot be identified by the TS100. Remove the
beacon from service according to Appendix A.
2.2.2. The result of the test will be diplayed for
approximately 10 seconds before returning to
read "READY FOR TEST ". A retest can be ini-
tated at any time by pressing the "TEST" button.
2.2.3. If the beacon does not pass, check the
probe head to make sure it is seated properly.
Poor contact between the beacon and the probe
head will give faulty readings. Wait until the
TS100 has reset itself and then test the beacon.
2.2.4. When testing is completed, slide the
switch on the side of the test set to the " OFF "
position. Failure to turn the test set off when not
in use will greatly reduce the test set's battery life.
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 SECTION III
MAINTENANCE

3.1. CLEANING. If the display needs to be

cleaned, wipe with a dry or slightly dampened
cloth.

CAUTION

THE TS100 PORTABLE TEST SET IS

NOT WATERPROOF. AVOID CON-
TACT WITH WATER OR SOLVENTS.

3.2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT. When the

battery voltage drops below the 5.6V minimum
operating voltage, the display will read
"SERVICE TEST SET". When this occurs, re-
place the batteries with (4) 1.5V "AA" NEDA
MN1500 Type batteries. To access the batteries,
remove the center screw in the small compart- Figure 3.1. Battery Replacement.
ment on the back of the TS100 as shown in Fig-
ure 3.1. Lift off the cover and replace the THE ELECTRONICS AND MAY
batteries in the same polarity as indicated. Re- CAUSE DAMAGE.
position the cover and replace the screw.
3.3. CALIBRATION. This unit has no adjust-
CAUTION able components inside.

DO NOT REMOVE THE SIX SCREWS THE TS100 IS SELF CHECKING, AND
THAT HOLD THE TEST SET HOUSING THEREFORE, REQUIRES NO
TOGETHER. THIS WILL EXPOSE CALIBRATION.

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 APPENDIX A
BEACON SERVICE
A.1. DK120 SERIES.
The TS100 only performs a functional test on the
DK120. The functional test does not perform the
OFF Current test described in the DK120 Techni-
cal Manual.
The batteries on the DK120 Series are user re-
placeable. See the DK120 Technical Manual for
battery replacement and testing procedures. If the
TS100 Portable Test Set indicates that an DK120
Series Beacon is not operating properly, remove
the beacon from service. Replace the battery in
the beacon and test as outlined in the Technical
Manual. If normal operation does not occur after
installation of a new battery, remove
the beacon from service and contact Dukane Cor-
poration, Seacom Division at (630) 584-2300,
Ext. 860 for further information about the DK120.
A.2. DK100 SERIES.
The battery in the DK100 Beacon is NOT field
replaceable. If the TS100 indicates that a DK100
is not operating properly or needs a new battery,
remove the beacon from service and return it to
Dukane Corporation according to Section A.5. A
copy of the DK100 Warranty and DK100 Service
Program is contained in Sections A.3. and A.4.
respectively.
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 A.3. DK100/DK120 WARRANTY

The Dukane Corporation warrants that the electronics and case of the Model DK100 or DK120 Under-
water Acoustic Beacon (hereafter referred to as the "unit") will be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for six years from the date of shipment from Dukane Corporation. Dukane Corporation
warrants that the battery in the DK100 or DK120 Underwater Acoustic Beacon (hereafter referred to as
the "battery") will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for four years from the date of ship-
ment from Dukane Corporation. Dukane Corporation will remanufacture or replace any unit or battery
found not to be in conformity with this warranty.

The customer shall be responsible for periodic testing of units in service, removing and shipping to Du-
kane Corporation any inoperative unit, and installing a replacement unit, all in accordance with the
Technical Manual published by Dukane Corporation. If a unit or battery is found by Dukane Corporation
to be defective, Dukane Corporation shall reimburse the Customer for all costs of shipping the unit to
Dukane Corporation, and pay for return shipment to the Customer. If the unit or battery is found not to
be defective, Customer shall pay all shipping costs to and from Dukane Corporation.

This warranty does not cover: (i) defects caused by the Customer’s failure to use, test or maintain any
unit in accordance with Dukane Corporation's Technical Manual; (ii) product failures caused by abuse,
misuse or neglect; or (iii) any product where the Customer has opened the unit, attempted any mainte-
nance, repair or service of the internal components, or replaced the battery.

Dukane Corporation's liability under this warranty is limited to remanufacture or replacement of a unit or
battery that is defective.

DUKANE CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL

CONSEQUENTIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE INSTALLATION,
USE, TESTING, SERVICING OR MAINTENANCE OF ANY UNIT.

THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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 A.4. DK100/DK120 SERVICE PROGRAM

A.4.1. BEACON RETURN -DEFECTIVE A. If the DK100 or DK120 Beacon is returned to

ELECTRONICS.
A. In the case of an electronic failure which is
determined to be within the Warranty (Section
A.3) terms, the DK100 or DK120 Beacon will be
repaired by Dukane Corporation at no cost to the
Customer.
Dukane Corporation and is found to be opera-
tional, the Beacon will be returned to the Cus-
tomer shipping collect. In addition, the Customer
may be notified that a service charge applies.
A.4.4. BEACON RETURN -OUT OF
WARRANTY.

B. When the DK100 or DK120 Beacon is re-
paired, it will be returned to the Customer with a
new Warranty on the electronics.
C. The battery will be replaced, if necessary.
A. If the DK100 or DK120 Beacon is returned to
Dukane Corporation and is found to be out of
Warranty, the cost to repair the Beacon will be
determined and the Customer will be notified for
the appropriate approvals.

A.4.2. BEACON RETURN -DEFECTIVE A.4.5. BATTERY CHANGE/RECERTIFICA-

BATTERY. TION.

A. In the case of a battery failure which is deter-
mined to be within the Warranty (Section A.3)
terms, the DK100 or DK120 Beacon will be re-
paired by Dukane Corporation at no cost to the
Customer during the first four years, after which,
there is a service charge.
A.4.3. BEACON RETURN -NO PROBLEM.
A. At or near the expiration date listed on the
case, the DK100 Beacon must be returned to Du-
kane Corporation for battery change and recertifi-
cation to appropriate standards. (See Section
A.5.2.)
B. A certified DK100 Beacon with a new battery
will be returned to the Customer with a full war-
ranty.

C. At or near the expiration date listed on the

case, the battery of the DK120 Beacon must be
replaced with a new battery. Note: O-ring, lubri-
cant, and battery are provided in battery replace-
ment kit 810-2007/K. Contact Dukane
Corporation, Seacom Division at (630) 584-2300,
Ext. 860 for battery replacement kits.

Notes:

1. See Section A.5.1. for information about how to return the DK100 Beacon to Dukane Corporation
for Beacon service; or Section A.5.2. for Battery Change and Recertification.

2. Call Dukane Corporation, Seacom Division at (630) 584-2300, Ext. 860 for appropriate service
charges or further information about the DK100 Service Program.

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 A.5. PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING DK100/DK120 BEACON TO FACTORY

A.5.1. BEACON SERVICE. A.5.2. BATTERY CHANGE/RECERTIFICA-

TION.
A. PACKAGING.
A. PACKAGING.
Ensure that proper protection for the Beacon is
provided i.e. protection from inadvertent shorting Ensure that proper protection for the Beacon is
of the water switch and protection from surface provided i.e. protection from inadvertent shorting
scratches or abrasions. of the water switch and protection from surface
scratches or abrasions.
B. INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED WITH
THE BEACON. B. PROCEDURE-CUSTOMER.

1. Reason for return. Call Dukane Corporation, Seacom Division’s

2. Serial Number of Beacon(s).
3. Return Authorization Number (See Para. C).
4. Credit memo information if required.
5. Purchase Order (if required) for Beacon
Replacement.
C. RETURN AUTHORIZATION.
Prior to shipping the DK100/DK120 Beacon to
Dukane Corporation, a Return Authorization
Number is required and can be obtained from
Dukane Corporation, Seacom Division’s Service
Department by calling (630) 584-2300 Ext. 860,
or via Fax (630) 584-5154.
D. SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS.
When the DK100/DK120 Beacon is returned un-
der warranty, ship via UPS surface.
Address all returns to:
Service Department, (630) 584-2300, Ext. 860, or
via Fax (630) 584-5154. Provide the following
information:
1. Quantity of Beacons being returned.
2. Purchase Order number, if required, for
Beacon replacement.
3. Shipping and billing addresses.
4. Shipping method.
5. Collect account number if required.
Ship Beacons to Dukane Corporation per
A.5.1.D. along with a copy of the Purchase Order.
C. PROCEDURE-DUKANE.
Upon receipt of the Beacons and a Purchase Or-
der, the appropriate quantity of recertified Bea-
cons will be shipped FOB St. Charles, IL.

Dukane Corporation
Seacom Division
2900 Dukane Drive
St. Charles, IL 60174

Attn: Seacom Service Department

Code 860
Return Authorization Number

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