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Written by
Jason Clemens
Zane Hovey

Contributors
Mel Futrell Tim Clavin
Alan Haywood Victor Wang
Richard Brandiger

SureCheck Beta Test Team

Alan Haywood Brooks Bergner Tim Dawson
Don Short Randy Shatz Jeff Pardo

Copyright © 2005 SureCheck Aviation, Inc.

Printed in the USA
surecheckavionics Part number: 9999-1001 (1/05) / v. 1.2
SureCheck Aviation, Inc., Avionics Division, San Marcos, California, USA

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SureCheck Aviation, Inc. Terms and Conditions of Sale

Buyer’s purchase and use of the SureCheck Products (“SureCheck Products”) offered by SureCheck Aviation, Inc. (“SureCheck”) and specified on the
face hereof or on accompanying invoice or documentation is subject to buyer’s agreement to these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

1 Price. Purchase prices for the SureCheck Products shall be as stated on the face of the enclosed invoice and are exclusive of all extra charges, including
charges for packing, containers, insurance and transportation except as otherwise specifically provided on the face of the enclosed invoice. Buyer shall
pay all freight, insurance, and other shipping expenses, as well as expenses for any special packing. All taxes based upon and measured by sale, use or
manufacture are shown separately on the enclosed invoice.

2 Payment and Discounts. Payment for goods and/or services covered by the enclosed invoice will be made in U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated,
and is due 30 days after the date of the invoice. Any unpaid due amounts will be subject to interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum
rate allowed by law. For purposes of determining whether payment has been made on time or whether the discount has been earned, payment is
deemed to be made on the date of postmark of the envelope containing buyer’s check. SureCheck retains title to all SureCheck Products until
SureCheck receives full payment for such SureCheck products from buyer.

3 Shipment. Delivery dates are estimates only. Shipment of SureCheck Products will be F.O.B. SureCheck shipping point, and the risk of loss or damage to
the SureCheck Products in transit shall be upon the buyer, unless otherwise specified herein. SureCheck will use reasonable efforts to avoid delay in
delivery on the agreed-upon delivery dates. Failure by SureCheck to deliver by the specified date will not be sufficient cause for cancellation of the order,
nor will SureCheck be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or economic loss due to delay in delivery. Buyer reserves the right to refuse any
SureCheck product and to cancel, unless otherwise specified herein, all or any part of the order if SureCheck fails to deliver all or any part of the goods
in accordance with the terms, including, but not limited to, conformance to specifications and quantity ordered, of the order. Acceptance of any of the
SureCheck Products shall not bind buyer to accept future shipments. Deliveries made in advance of a designated schedule are permitted.

4 Inspection. Payment for the SureCheck Products furnished hereunder shall constitute acceptance thereof. All SureCheck Products are subject to
buyer’s inspection, at the source if deemed necessary or required by government regulation. Inspection at the source may be made when deemed nec-
essary by the buyer. If any of the SureCheck Products are found at any time to be not in conformity with the requirements of the order, buyer, in addi-
tion to any other rights which it may have under warranties or otherwise, shall have the right to reject and return such SureCheck Products at buyer’s
risk and expense, and such goods are not to be replaced without written authorization by buyer.

5 Changes and Cancellations. Buyer may only reschedule or cancel its order for SureCheck Products in the event SureCheck receive written cancellation
notice from the buyer prior to shipment by SureCheck. SureCheck may, from time to time in its sole discretion: (i) discontinue or limit its production of
any SureCheck Product, (ii) allocate, terminate or limit deliveries of any SureCheck Product in time of shortage, and (iii) modify the design of, specifica-
tions for, or construction of any SureCheck Product. All shipments and charges set forth on any invoice will be deemed correct unless SureCheck
receives from buyer, no later than ten (10) days after the date of shipment, a written notice specifying the shipment, order number and exact nature of
the nonconformity.

6 Quantity. Buyer shall have the option to accept or reject any shipments made in excess of or less than the quantity ordered or designated in the order,
unless Buyer otherwise provides in its order.

7 Shipping. Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, title to and risk of loss on all items shipped by SureCheck to buyer shall pass to buyer upon
shipment of such SureCheck Products at SureCheck’s shipping point.

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8 Force Majeure. Seller reserves the right to cancel, suspend or reject delivery of the whole or any part of the SureCheck Products covered by the order
in case of labor troubles, accidents, fires, invasion, riots, civil commotion, war, acts of God, government regulations or restrictions and any other causes
beyond Seller’s reasonable control.

9 Warranties. SureCheck’s entire liability and buyer’s exclusive remedy for SureCheck Products that fail to conform to SureCheck’s limited warranty, which
is set forth on the enclosed Warranty & Registration card, shall be, at SureCheck’s sole option, either repair or replacement of the nonconforming prod-
ucts, or, if neither is practicable, a refund of the fees paid by buyer to SureCheck for such products. The warranty for the repaired or replaced product is
limited to the scope and remaining duration of the original warranty for the nonconforming product. This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the
SureCheck Products are they were intended and does not apply to any SureCheck Products that are subjected to unusual physical or electrical stress,
misuse, neglect, improper testing or storage, modification or unauthorized repair or upgrade.

Other than as expressly set forth herein, SURECHECK MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, STATUTORY, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. SURECHECK
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

10 Limitation of Liability. SURECHECK’S LIABILITY TO BUYER ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY SURECHECK PRODUCTS SHALL NOT EXCEED
THE AGGREGATE AMOUNTS PAID BY BUYER TO SURECHECK FOR SUCH SURECHECK PRODUCTS. IN NO EVENT WILL SURECHECK BE LIABLE FOR
LOST USE, PROFITS, REVENUE, COST OF PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INDIRECT, RELIANCE, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, HOWEVER CAUSED AND UNDER ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY RELATING HERETO.

11 Returns. All returns hereunder shall be at buyer’s expense. The remedies herein shall be cumulative and additional to any other or further remedies
provided in law or equity. No waiver of a breach of any provision of this contract resulting from the order shall constitute a waiver of any other breach or
of such provision herein.

12 Indemnification. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless SureCheck, its subsidiaries, and affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns,
from and against all third party claims, loss, damage or expense, and any other liabilities whatsoever, including without limitation, reasonable counsel
fees, arising from or by reason of any actual or claimed damages, and/or injuries, or any litigation based thereon, which may be incurred by SureCheck
with respect to any of the SureCheck Products covered by the order, including use, and such obligation shall survive acceptance of the SureCheck
Products and payment therefor by the buyer.

13 Infringement. SureCheck does not warrant that the SureCheck Products sold hereunder, and the use of such SureCheck Products by buyer, its sub-
sidiaries and affiliates, and their respective successors and assigns, or its customers, will not infringe any United States or foreign patent, copyright or
trademark. No specification or specifications with respect to any part of these Terms and Conditions of Sale shall constitute a warranty, express or
implied, against any claims for infringement of patents, copyrights or trademarks. Buyer shall indemnify and hold SureCheck, its subsidiaries and affili-
ates, and their respective successors and assigns, and its customers harmless from any and all third party liability for such infringement, including
without limitation damages, costs, expenses (including reasonable counsel fees), and lost profits arising from any claim that the use of any goods sup-
plied under the invoice infringe any patent, copyright or trademark rights.

14 Notice of Copyrights and Trademarks: No part of the enclosed manual may be reproduced, stored for retrieval, nor transmitted or recorded in any
form by any means including, but not limited to, electronic, mechanical, digital or analog, without the prior express written permission of SureCheck
Aviation, Inc. SureCheck, TPAS, Traffic Proximity Alert System, TrafficScope, VRX, VR, MTI, RX-100 and RX-110 are trademarks of SureCheck Aviation, Inc.
All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

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15 Copyright Protection. The SureCheck software and manual are protected by United States Copyright law and buyer may not, itself or through an affili-
ated party: (i) sell, lease, license or sublicense the SureCheck software and accompanying documentation, (ii) copy the SureCheck software and accompa-
nying documentation in whole or in part, (iii) decompile, disassemble or reverse engineer the SureCheck software, in whole or in part, (iv) write or
develop any derivative works based on the SureCheck software and accompanying documentation, (v) use the SureCheck software to provide services to
third parties, (vi) provide, disclose, divulge or make available, or permit to use the SureCheck software and accompanying documentation by any third
party without SureCheck’s prior written consent, or (vii) remove any proprietary notices or markings from the SureCheck Products.

16 Tool, Dies, Drawings and Materials. All tooling, dies, information and materials including, but not limited to, drawings, specifications, art work, films,
data or the like furnished by SureCheck to the buyer shall remain the property of SureCheck and shall be held by buyer in strict confidence.

17 Notice of Liability. Every effort has been made to make the enclosed manual as complete and accurate as possible, but no warranty of any kind what-
soever is implied. The manual is for informational use only. SureCheck Aviation, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies
that may appear in the enclosed manual.

18 Assignment. Buyer shall not assign under any circumstances in whole or in part to any person, government agency, partnership, firm or corporation, its
rights, under these Terms and Conditions of Sale or any contract or invoice entered into based hereon, without first obtaining written permission of
SureCheck. Any such assignment without the written consent of SureCheck shall, at SureCheck’s option, be void.

19 Waiver. SureCheck’s exercise of any option or its failure to exercise any rights hereunder shall not constitute a waiver of its rights to damages for
breach of contract and shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent failure, delay, or breach by the SureCheck.

20 Confidentiality/Use of SureCheck’s Data. This offer, and any resulting contract, and all of its terms shall be held in strict confidence by the parties.
Buyer shall not, without prior written consent of SureCheck, use or disclose any data, designs, or other information belonging to or supplied by or on
behalf of SureCheck, except in performance of orders for buyer or the government where the government has such rights. Upon SureCheck’s request,
such data, designs, or other information and any copies thereof shall be returned to SureCheck.

21 Applicable Law. These Terms and Conditions of Sale and the purchase of SureCheck Products by buyer is governed by the laws of the State of
California without reference to conflict of laws principles and the rights and duties of all persons and the construction and effect of all provisions of these
Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed according to the laws of California and the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods shall not apply. Federal and state courts within the State of California will have exclusive jurisdiction to adjudicate any
dispute arising out of these Terms and Conditions of Sale.

22 Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions of these Terms and Conditions of Sale, the enclosed invoice or the manual shall for any
reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remaining documents and provisions shall be unimpaired.

23 Entire Agreement. These Terms and Conditions of Sale, the enclosed invoice and manual and any documents identified herein, supersede all prior
agreements and understandings between the parties, whether written or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof and is intended by the parties as the
complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement concerning the subject matter hereof.

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contents
1 Introduction
Thank You! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1
Important Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.2
Definitions
Manual/Unit Differences
Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3
TrafficScope Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5
TrafficScope Models: Features and Differences
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.8

2 Setting Up TrafficScope
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2
Connections & Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.3
Carrying Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.4
Included Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.5
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6
Antenna Extender
Helicopter Adaptor

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Placement of Portable Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.7

Rubber Feet
Velcro® Mounting Tabs
Antenna Use and Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.8
Antenna Orientation
Mounting directly to unit (standard configuration)
Mounting with extended antenna (alternate configuration)
Installing external antenna (permanent configuration)
Audio Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
Standard Connection Configuration
Alternate Wiring
Impedance Switch
Mono/Stereo Switch
Power Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.13
Using Battery Power
Using External or Aircraft Power
Using Permanent/Hardwired Power Configuration
Pressure Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.14

3 TrafficScope Operations
Traffic Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.1
Resolution
Transponder Output Variances
Traffic Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.8
Audio Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.11
Powering Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.12
Firmware Version Display
Resetting TrafficScope

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Internal Restart
Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.13
Selecting a menu
Menu 1: Op Menu (Modes of Operation)
Menu 2: Range Menu (Display/Alert Range Limitation)
Menu 3: Altitude Menu (Display/Alert Altitude Limitation)
Menu 4: Altitude Alarm Menu
Example Flight Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.20
Scenario 1: Takeoff
Scenario 2: Flight Establishment
Scenario 3: Cruise
Target Switching and Multiple Target Indications (MTI) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.24
Example Scenarios
DME/Transponder Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.27
On-Board Altimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.27
LOC ALT Button
XPNDR CONFLICT Indicator
Flashing Indicator
Testing the On-board Altimeter Accuracy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.30
Pressure Altitude Detection and Pressurization Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.30
Non-pressurized Aircraft Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.31
Pressurized Aircraft Operation
Wake Turbulence Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.33
RADAR Detection and Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.34
Ground RADAR Indication
TCAS Indication
When Both Indicators Are Inactive
Mode S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.36

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Low Battery Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.36

Backlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.37
Test Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.37
Overtemp/Undertemp Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.38
Data Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.38
Special Circumstances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.38
Formation Flying
Buddy Flying
Military Aircraft Interaction
High-Power Microwave Transmitters
Cell Phone Usage

4 Installation
Mounting TrafficScope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.1
Using Mounting Hardpoints
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.3
Cable Type
Placement
Blade-type Antenna Installation
Spacing & Orientation
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.6
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.7
Pressure Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.8

5 Troubleshooting
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.2

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Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.9

Appendices

A Specifications
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1
Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.1
Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2
Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.4
Firmware History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5

B SureCheck CustomerCare
KnowledgeBase Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7
Personal Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.7
To Return Your Unit For Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8
To Return Your Unit For A Refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.8

C Parts & Accessories

Included Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.9
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.10

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D A Brief TCAS Primer

E FAA Intervention
337 Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.14
FSDO Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.14
FAA Advisory Circulars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.15
AC 90-48C “The Pilots Role In Collision Avoidance”
AC 120-76 “Guidelines For The Certification, Airworthiness, And Operational Approval Of Electronic Flight Bag Computing
Devices” (Excerpts)

F Glossary of Terms

G Regulatory Information
FCC Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.25
Canadian Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.25
European Economic Community Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.26

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.27

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INTRODUCTION
ıntroductıon
Thank You!
Congratulations on your purchase of the TrafficScope TPAS VRX. TPAS stands for Traffic Proximity Alert System. TrafficScope incor-
porates the latest, third-generation TPAS technology in a compact feature-filled unit. Though collision avoidance technology has been
in existence for several years, TPAS began the personal, portable collision avoidance revolution with the RX-100 model, and the tech-
nology was further refined with the RX-110. Today, TrafficScope pushes the envelope of what low-cost, personal devices can do.

TrafficScope offers many innovative elements, and first-time users may encounter a slight learning curve. Every effort has been
afforded to provide a concise manual with clear, comprehensive explanations of each feature, as well as an overview of each system.

Please read through this manual in its entirety and completely familiarize yourself with TrafficScope features before
operating the unit.

We are pleased to offer you the latest in avionics technology, designed for your personal protection. After reading the manual
through, should you have any questions or concerns, we look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
SureCheck Aviation, Inc.
Avionics Division Team Leaders

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Important Information
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY before attempting to operate this unit.

BEFORE ANY PERMANENT INSTALLATION, read this manual thoroughly paying special attention to Chapter 4: Installation, and
contact our avionics specialists with any questions.

Definitions

Throughout this manual you will find these symbols indicating important emphasis on various topics. Please take note of symbols.
Failure to follow these statements may result in equipment malfunction, personal injury, including fire hazard and/or electric shock,
and/or equipment damage.

Important emphasis on points pertaining to general usage of TrafficScope.

Important emphasis on installation points

Important emphasis on points pertaining to the relationship between TrafficScope and your aircraft

Cross-reference to additional helpful information

Manual/Unit Differences

The photos and illustrations in this manual may vary slightly from your unit. These differences are aesthetic only and will not change
the functionality of your unit. As for functionality, should any enhancements be made, the latest manual will be available online at
www.surecheckaviation.com for downloading. Refer to the version number inside the front cover of this manual. From time to time,
slight modifications are made for any number of reasons, and SureCheck reserves the right to make these modifications without prior
notification to customers.

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Cautions and Warnings

INTRODUCTION
As with all collision avoidance devices, TrafficScope may not detect all aircraft within the detection window.

TrafficScope is not recommended as a substitute for proper traffic scanning procedures as listed in the FAA Airman’s
Information Manual and under the “See and Avoid” concept presented in FAA AC90-48C (see Appendix E: FAA
Intervention). This unit is intended as an additional tool in determining potential traffic threats.

WARNING Until you are familiar with the operations and limitations of this unit, abrupt control of the aircraft should be avoided unless positive
identification with the traffic is made, or you have been ordered to do so by the Air Traffic Controller. The FAA, their representatives,
as well as published airspace regulations, always supersede any indication given by this unit.

CAUTION! Do not connect the data port to anything other than the authorized SureCheck Aviation, Inc. accessories, as it uses a proprietary
signal format.

WARNING! NEVER operate the unit with a headset, or any other audio components, at high-volume levels. Hearing experts advise against contin-
uous high-volume operation. Should you experience a ringing in your ears, immediately reduce the volume level or discontinue use.

WARNING! NEVER connect unit to an AC outlet. This may pose a fire hazard or result in an electric shock. NEVER connect the unit to a power
source of more than 40VDC. Such a connection will harm the receiver and poses a fire hazard. NEVER connect a non-fused, external
power source to the unit. This may result in damage to the unit and may pose a fire hazard. DO NOT connect the unit to any power
source using reverse polarity. This will not only blow fuses, but may also damage the unit. Follow the guidelines in this manual explic-
itly when connecting to an external power source.

WARNING! NEVER expose the unit to rain, snow or any liquid.

CAUTION! AVOID placing the receiver in excessively dusty environments.

CAUTION! AVOID the use of chemical agents such as benzene or alcohol when cleaning, as they damage the unit surfaces.

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CAUTION! Even with the unit power OFF, a negligible current still flows through the circuitry. Fully charged batteries may last up to one year
with the unit powered OFF, however, we highly recommend removing batteries from the unit when not in operation for extended
periods of time.

DO NOT use or place unit in areas with temperatures below -20°C (-4°F) or above +55°C (130°F).

USA only: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by SureCheck Aviation could void your authori-
ty to operate this unit under FCC regulations.

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TrafficScope Description

INTRODUCTION
Your TrafficScope VRX is a standalone, portable, passive air-
traffic detection device. TrafficScope was designed for use in air-
craft ranging from light, single-engine piston airplanes to turbojet
systems and rotorcraft. VRX offers altitude and range informa-
tion, providing a 3-dimensional controllable detection window
around your aircraft. VRX incorporates a user-selectable limiting
system, allowing the greatest control of which threats are of
greatest concern to you. TrafficScope displays the most signifi-
cant threat to your aircraft based on a variety of protocols, track-
ing the three most prominent. It continuously adjusts to keep
you informed of the most likely threat to your flight.

Your TrafficScope also has the ability to see exactly what altitude
your transponder is reporting to both ATC and other nearby
TCAS-equipped aircraft. Should an error occur with your
transponder encoding, or should your transponder or encoder
fail, TrafficScope will alert you. Both TrafficScope VRX and VR incorporate the SmartLogic™ family of microprocessors which provide
for firmware updating to allow for future enhancements and new features. VRX contains its own on-board, solid-state altimeter
system, ensuring the highest level of precision and assessment in altitude reporting. TrafficScope is also designed with pressurized
aircraft use in mind and gives you the ability to adapt the unit accordingly. For permanent installations, the unit may also be tied into
your aircraft’s static port line. In addition to alerting you to surrounding aircraft proximity, VRX will also monitor such other threats as
wake turbulence and advise you accordingly with a pleasant female voice.

We believe TrafficScope VRX is the most complete and affordable TCAS-style system on the market today. Full of features that foster
flight safety, TrafficScope is a valuable asset to every aviator. No matter which aircraft you choose to fly, or when or where you fly it,
the portable TrafficScope can be there with you!

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TrafficScope Models: Features and Differences

Features VRX VR
Completely self-contained unit ● ●
Tracks aircraft using altitude ●
Tracks aircraft using range ● ●
Tracks up to 3 aircraft simultaneously ● ●
Altitude Drift Alert ●
On-board digital altimeter for added accuracy and redundancy ●
Aircraft power +12 to +40 Volts DC (Compact adapter included) or 4 “AA” Batteries ● ●
Traffic detection up to 5 NM ● ●
Range window selectable from 1.5 NM to 5 NM ● ●
Altitude window selectable from 500 to 1500 feet ●
Ground, Flight and AUTO operational “smart” modes ●
Audible voice alerts for Traffic Advisories and Traffic Alerts ● ●
Recognizes potential wake turbulence hazard areas ●
High-contrast LCD with state-of-the-art fiber optic backlighting system ● ●
Digital ranging and dual microwave receivers for the highest accuracy possible ● ●
TCAS and Ground Radar Interrogation Indications ● ●
Detects Mode S aircraft ● ●
Digital adjustable volume and mute ● ●
On-board test function with audible confirmation ● ●
Transponder Monitor: instantly see what altitude your transponder is sending to ATC ●

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Features (continued) VRX VR

INTRODUCTION
Automatic temperature compensation for circuitry and LCD ● ●
Overtemp and undertemp sensors ●
Compatible with pressurized and non-pressurized aircraft ● ●
Data port to interface with other avionics ● ●
Complies with FAA regulations as a “Portable Flight Bag Class 1 Device” ● ●
Extremely compact size ● ●
Hard carrying case included ●
Batteries included ● ●
Upgradable to VRX ●
Proximity Trend ●
Audio timed inhibiter ●
3-year Manufacturer’s Warranty ● ●

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Unpacking
Your TrafficScope kit contains everything you need for basic operation. Check for all components listed below. If any listed items are
missing, please contact your SureCheck Aviation representative for replacement.

Description Quantity.
1 TrafficScope VRX unit 1
2 Battery Bay Door 1
9
3 Antenna 1
4 Audio Cable 1
5 Power Adaptor 1 1
2
6 “AA” Batteries 4
3
7 Rubber Feet 4
8 Velcro Mounting Tabs 4 10 4

9 Hard Carrying Case Optional

10 Pilot Information Manual 1 6 8
11 Warranty & Registration Card 1 5

11 7

Not Shown:
12 Quick Guide 1
13 Introductory DVD* (VHS available) 1

* DVD will be sent upon product registration

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