The Interscan LDB-102 distance measuring equipment (DME) is a ground based navigational aid for use by aircraft.

Signals transmitted
between an aircraft and a DME ground beacon enable the aircraft to accurately determine its distance from the beacon. The DME is used at an
airport or en-route, and is one of the primary navigation aids in an airways system.

A DME system comprises a ground beacon - the transponder - and an airborne transmitter/receiver - the interrogator. In operation the
interrogator transmits to the transponder which then replies to the interrogator. The time difference between the signals, measured at the
interrogator, is directly dependent upon the distance between the aircraft and the beacon.

Up to 100 aircraft may use the system simultaneously. The beacon has an operational range of approximately 370 kilometres (200 nautical
miles), but this depends on aircraft height, ground obstructions and other factors.

Benefits of the LDB-102 include:

High reliability
 hardware based design
 contains no moving parts

 fully solid state, including transmitter 1 kW power amplifier

 meets or exceeds all ICAO requirements

 can withstand major power supply fluctuations and spikes

Options

 Low power version for use with ILS or terminal approach applications
 Directional antennas, and high wind rating antenna available as option

Large Installed Base

 proven capability in the installation and commissioning of navaid equipment in rugged and remote locations
 Interscan has over 500 navaid installations throughout the world

Meets a range of requirements

 1 kW (standard) or 150 Watt (optional) output
 single of dual beacon

 includes AC power supply/battery charger, allowing use of float battery for “no break” power source

Specification Summary

The following characteristics apply over the range of environmental conditions specified.

Transmitter
Operating frequency
Frequency accuracy
Peak output power
Spectrum
Transmission rate
962MHz to 1213MHz
0.002%
1 kW (150 watt optional)
DME/N, per ICAO Annex 10
2800 pp/s maximum

Receiver
Operating frequency
Frequency stability
Sensitivity (70% reply)
Adjacent channel rejection
IF Rejection
Echo suppression
CW protection
1025MHz to 1150MHz
0.002%
91dBm (at cabinet connector)
80dB min
80dB min
Long and short distance
Replies to signals
 10dB above CW level

System
Transponder capacity 252 (X and Y)
Reply delay 100 interrogators
35 to 50 µsec adjustable, X-channels
50 to 56 µsec adjustable, Y-channels

Monitoring alarm limits

Reply Delay Adjustable to ± 1 µsec, in 0.1 µsec steps
Pulse spacing Adjustable to ± 1 µsec, in 0.1 µsec steps
Reply efficiency 60%
Power Adjustable from -1 to -6 dB decrease
Transmitter pulse rate 833 pp/s
Identification Absence of 40 to 120 seconds, adjustable
Pulse width ±0.5 µsec, adjustable
Pulse rise & fall times Exceed 3.5 µsec, adjustable

Antenna (omni-directional type)

Polarisation Vertical
Gain (mean) 8dBi
VSWR 2:1 maximum
Pattern circularity ± 0.5 dB

Input Power (Single or Dual)

Primary supply 200 to 260 V AC, 50/60Hz 350VA
Standby Power 21 V to 28V DC (24V DC nominal)
Current 12A maximum (1kW DME, max traffic)

Environmental
Indoor equipment:
Temperature -10°C to +60°C
Humidity 95% (to 45°C); 50% (45°C to 60°C)
Antenna:
Temperature -40°C to +70°C
Humidity 100%