TECHNICAL MANUALULTRASONIC TEST SET

MODEL 42A12D

JUNE 15, 1998REV 00

SEACOM DIVISION

DUKANE CORPORATION ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS 60174 PHONE: 630/584-2300 FAX: 630/584-5154DOCUMENT NO. 03-TM-0038 1998 DUKANE CORPORATION 199806-08SC

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Table Of Contents

SECTIONI General Information.......................................................................................................

1.1. Introduction....................................................................................................1.1.1. General.............................................................................................1.1.2. Symbols and Abbreviations...........................................................

1.2. General Description........................................................................................1.2.1. Function...........................................................................................1.2.2. Specifications...................................................................................1.2.3. Block Diagram.................................................................................

1.3. Auxiliary Connections and Uses....................................................................1.3.1. Audio Output....................................................................................

II Operation.....................................................................................................................2.1. Operation........................................................................................................

III Maintenance...............................................................................................................3.1. Battery Life.....................................................................................................3.2. Battery Replacement.......................................................................................3.3. Test Set Tuning..............................................................................................

3.3.1. Test Equipment..............................................................................3.3.2. Tuning............................................................................................3.3.3. Adjusting Frequency Range...........................................................

3.4. Test Set Schematic Diagram.........................................................................3.5. Maintenance and Replacement Parts.............................................................

Figures

Figure 1.1. Ultrasonic Test Set Model 42A12D.........................................................Figure 1.2. Test Set Block Diagram............................................................................Figure 3.1 Tuning Components.................................................................................Figure 3.2. Schematic Ultrasonic Test Set Model 42A12D.......................................

Tables

Table 1.1. Specifications 42A12D Ultrasonic Test Set..............................................

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SECTION IGENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. INTRODUCTION

1.1.1. GENERAL. This manual contains the description,operation and maintenance of the 42A12D Ultrasonic TestSet manufactured by Dukane Corporation, Seacom Division,2900 Dukane Drive, St. Charles, Illinois 60174. See Figure1.1.

1.1.2. SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS. All symbolsand abbreviations used in this manual are in accordance withthe ANSI Y14.15 and MIL-STD-12, respectively.

1.2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

1.2.1. FUNCTION. The 42A12D is a battery operated het-erodyne type receiver tunable over the ultrasonic frequencyrange of 30 to 45 kHz. The test set was designed primarilyas a self-contained, hand-held functional tester for testingunderwater acoustic beacons. Utilizing the internal micro-phone and loudspeaker, the Test Set can perform an opera-tional test on a beacon without removing the beacon from itsmount on the aircraft.

1.2.2. SPECIFICATIONS. The specifications for the42A12D are given in Table 1.1.

TABLE 1.1. SPECIFICATIONS 42A12DULTRASONIC TEST SET

Size.......................................3.0" (7.62 cm) x 4.5" (11.43 cm) x 2.25" (5.72 cm)Weight...............................13 ounces (368 grams)Tuning Range....................................30 to 45 kHzBattery*................................................9V (Qty 1)Gain.................................87 dB min. at 37.5 k HzNoise.............................Less than one mW across 10 ohm loadUndistorted Output........................... 250 mW into . 10 ohm loadMicrophone Sensitivity.................-150dB re 1uPaBattery Life......................................30 to 40 hoursAudio Output Jack........................Switchcraft type 43A, permits operation into headphones, oscilloscope, etc. in place of internal loudspeaker (impedance 10 ohm nominal)* NEDA Type 1604A.

Figure 1.1. Ultrasonic Test Set Model 42A12D.

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Figure 1.2. Test Set Block Diagram.

1.2.3. BLOCK DIAGRAM. Figure 1.2. is a block diagramand Figure 3.1. is the schematic diagram of the test set. Themicrophone detects a beacon signal which is amplified andfed into the mixer. The tunable oscillator frequency is alsofed into the mixer. When tuned above or below the incom-ing signal, the difference frequency is the resultant outputfrom the mixer, and will be in the audio range when the dif-ference is within 1000 to 3000 Hz. When both frequenciesare the same, the difference frequency is zero, hence no out-put from the mixer. The signals coming out of the mixer areamplified by the audio amplifier, where most of the gain ofthe test set is provided.

1.3.1 AUDIO OUTPUT.

1.3. AUXILIARY CONNECTIONS AND USESA. The test set AUDIO OUTPUT jack circuit is designed towork into a load impedance of approximately 10 ohmswhich is ideal for attachment of low impedance head phones.Operation into higher impedance such as oscilloscopes, me-ters, chart recorders or other types of readout equipment ispermissible. No DC potential is present on the AUDIOOUTPUT jack.

CAUTION

A SHORT ACROSS THE AUDIO OUTPUTJACK MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE TESTSET CIRCUITRY.

CAUTION

TEST SET IS NOT WATER-PROOF ORSPLASH PROOF. SOME FORM OFPROTECTION SHOULD BE PRO-VIDEDWHERE SPLASH CONDITIONS EXIST.

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SECTION IIOPERATION

2.1. OPERATION

A. Turn the GAIN control to a fully clockwise position. Apronounced background noise should be present. Lack ofnoise may indicate a dead battery. Should this occur, replacebattery before resuming operational testing. See Mainte-nance Section 3.2.

B. Set the TUNING control to approximately midscale.Rubbing fingers in front of microphone should produce arushing noise from speaker.

C. Actuate a beacon under test by immersing the waterswitch in tap water, or by shorting the water switch terminalto the case by means of a shorting tab. The beacon need notbe removed from its mount on the aircraft to perform opera-tional testing.

D. Set the GAIN control at a comfortable listening level.

E. Point the microphone of the Test Set towards the waterswitch end of the Beacon for best results. If the Beacon ismounted, position the Test Set for maximum unobstructedsignal. Beacon operation will be indicated by an audiblepulsing tone.

F. The tuning control permits reception of an acoustic signaloperating anywhere within the 30 to 45 kHz frequencyrange. The audio response is peaked at about 3200 Hz;therefore, the test set should be tuned to produce an outputsignal of approximately this frequency to achieve greatestsensitivity.

CAUTION

TO CONSERVE BATTERY LIFE, GAINCONTROL SHOULD BE SET TO OFFPOSITION WHEN TEST SET IS NOT INACTUAL USE.

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SECTION IIIMAINTENANCE

3.1. BATTERY LIFE

With intermittent usage, battery operating life will be ap-proximately 30 to 40 hours depending on the type of andmanufacturer of the battery. In any event, battery should bereplaced when its load voltage has dropped to 7 volts (TestSet turned ON and GAIN control set to minimum).

3.2. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

Any 9-volt battery may be used, but longer service will beobtained by the use of premium batteries such as NEDAType 1604A. The battery is accessible in the Test Set byremoving the single screw on the bottom of the case anddropping out the chassis. A snap type connector facilitateschange of battery and prevents reversal of polarity, but foradditional safety, always turn GAIN control knob to OFFposition before making battery change.

3.3. TEST SET TUNING

The following test equipment and procedures should be fol-lowed to tune and adjust the frequency range of the 42A12DTest Set.

3.3.1. TEST EQUIPMENT A. Test Oscillator which isaccurate at 30 kHz, 37.5 kHz and 45 kHz and provides sev-eral volts output.

B. Output monitor and VTVM.

C. Regulated current limiting power supply capable of 9Vand 200 mA output current.

D. Necessary interconnecting cables to connect input, out-put and power to test set.

D. Work surface with insulated electrostatic shield plate(see Figure 3.2.) connected to common (battery negativeterminal) of equipment.

3.3.2. TUNING A. Turn the GAIN control to OFF, loosenthe screw on the back of the case and remove the test setfrom the housing. Disconnect the battery snap and removebattery. Place test set GAIN control side up on the insu-lated side of test plate. Pre-set power supply to 9V DC.

B.. Connect the audio oscillator to the wiper and groundleads of the gain pot.

Figure 3.1. Tuning Components.

C. Set the Audio Oscillator to 37.5 kHz, with an output of35 mvrms.

D. Monitoring the Audio Output Jack, adjust the TUNINGknob for peak signal at either the upper or lower peak. Withthe GAIN pot at MAX, at least 1.5 Vrms should be ob-served

E. Tune the slug of T1 for peak signal output. The responsewill be very subtle. Locate adjustment T1 on Figure 3.3.

CAUTION

USE AN INSULATED TOOL TO MAKE THISADJUSTMENT

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3.3.3. ADJUSTING FREQUENCY RANGE.A. The frequency range for the Test Set is 30 to 45 kHz.The audio output is tuned for approximately 3200 Hz.

B. Set the TUNING knob to the maximum frequency (45kHz). Place an oscilloscope probe or frequency counter onthe output of the local oscillator circuit, pin 14 of U2. SeeFigure 3.3.

C. Monitoring the frequency, adjust R16 for the maximumL.O., approximately 42 kHz or as high as possible.

D. Set the TUNING to the minimum frequency (30 kHz).

E. Tune R22 for the minimum L.O., approximately 27 kHz.

F. Repeat steps C through E as many times as necessaryuntil both ends are tuned.

3.4. TEST SET SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.

Figure 3.2. is the schematic diagram for the 42A12D Ultra-sonic Test Set.

3.5. MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.

A. Tuning or Gain 1 control knob....................P/N 809-440-0004B. GAIN control R13.......................P/N 601-315C. TUNING control R23..................P/N 601-372D. Battery.............................NEDA Type 1604A

BT1

9V

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C15. 01R8100K

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R17750

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R302. 7

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R3110

R3210

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2. CAPACI TORS ARE I N MI CROFARADS.

M=1, 000, 000, 1/ 3 WATT +/ - 1%.

NOTES:

Figure 3.2 Schematic Ultrasonic Test Set Model 42A12D