VIAVI Solutions AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set
VIAVI Solutions AVX-10K Flight Line Test Set is a comprehensive flight line test solution providing today’s Avionics Technician with an easy to use instrument for many maintenance needs. From a quick airborne system auto-test to an in-depth troubleshooting tool, testing can conveniently be done around the aircraft or in the cockpit from the touchscreen display or using your mobile device. Easy set-up, quick testing and reporting transferable via USB, Ethernet and wireless all done from a modern user interface, or the VIAVI Solutions Mobile Tech App.
Building on nearly 50 years of providing superior avionics test sets, the AVX-10K is a compact, durable tester capable of providing a wide range of quick airborne system auto-tests and in-depth troubleshooting using software specific applications.
AVX-10K First Time Use and Self-Test
For First Time Use and unboxing instructions, please review the included Getting Started Guide.
Part of the First Time Use procedure is the Self-Test process. This process should be run any
time that you believe there are issues with the test set. Please run this procedure before
returning the unit to the factory.
Turn the Test Set ON
1. Press and release the Power Button. This is the green button at the bottom front of the
test set.
• An initializing indicator screen is displayed during the boot-up process. Wait while the
device completes the boot-up process.
• BatteryLEDindicator is illuminated, and the UI loads the Home screen in the display
when the device is ready for use.
• Chime may occur (optional setting).
Run Self-Test
1. Remove the protective film from the touchscreen display before use.
2. Ensure that the Test Set is ON.
3. Verify Test Set Operation
a. On the Home screen, open the Self-Test ribbon.
b. Select the Self-Test application.
c. Press the RUN soft key and follow the prompts as directed. A cable will be
needed for External Loopback test. This cable is supplied with each AVX-10K.
d. When Self-Test has completed running all tests, verify that all portions of the test
have passed. If any portion of Self-Test fails, please contact VIAVI Customer
Service.
Turn the Test Set OFF
1. Press and hold the Power button ~1 second; release the Power Button when the Front
Panel displays a white screen with the VIAVI logo.
2. The device performs a series of power-down processes and shuts down.
• Chime (optional setting).
The AVX-10K platform supports the following hardware and system features:
• Small, rugged design suitable for flight line use
• Rechargeable, internal battery supports up to 8 hours of typical use
• A multi-touch user interface that is similar to those provided on smart devices
• Wireless and WiFi connectivity supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
• StrataSync™ cloud-based data collection and asset management application
• Field upgradeable software and option installation via USB or StrataSync™
• Dual Ethernet and 2.0 USB ports
• WiFi and GPS receivers
• Smart Access Anywhere - allowing VIAVI tech support to troubleshoot set up and test
issues remotely
• Sleep Mode (battery power saving mode)
The AVX-10K Status Indicators
• TX: Transmit IndicatorLEDblinks green when transmitting to the device under test.
• RX: Receive IndicatorLEDblinks green when the AVX-10K is receiving input from the
device under test.
• Error: ThisLEDis solid red indicates error and alarm conditions. The type of error varies
depending on the application. Errors are displayed in the Utility Tray.
• Batt: multi-colorLEDthat indicates the battery status.
o Solid green indicates that either the battery charge is higher than 30%, or that an
external source is powering the unit.
o Solid amber indicates that the battery charge is getting low (charge is between
10% and 30%).
o Flashing red indicates the device is being powered by external AC Power and the
battery is not installed in the device.
o Solid red indicates that the battery charge is critically low, less than 10%. An
audible beep occurs 30 seconds before shutdown.
• Charge Status LED: located on the bottom, next to the DC Input connector. The Charge
StatusLEDis a multi-coloredLEDthat indicates the charge status of the Battery.
AVX-10K ships from the factory with the current version of Software (SW) and Firmware (FW) installed on the Device. Routine maintenance checks should be performed to ensure the Device has been upgraded to the latest production software release. This information is readily available on your StrataSync™ account. In the event a software update is needed, AVX-10K software can be upgraded in the field using VIAVI's StrataSync™ application (via WiFi or a direct network connection) or by downloading the latest firmware from StrataSync™ to your USB device.
