DPS-500 (Barfield) Features and Specifications *
The Barfield DPS 500 avionics test equipment is a bench tester which is a Air Data Test Set is a self-sufficient, mobile, fully automatic, user programmable Pitot-Static tester encased in a military styled housing. The avionics test set has a DPS501 controller, a Pressure/Vacuum pump, and a remote hand-terminal enabling ideal procedure from the cockpit.
The most recent DPS500 completes a full line of Barfield Digital Pitot-Static/Air Data testers. All attributes of the air data tester are fully automatic and need no manual sequencing of valves or regulators. It has entirely automatic control thru menu-driven high contrast electroluminescent display and tactile membrane keypad. The automated controller mechanically generates and constantly sustains the input altitude, airspeed or VSI values.
TThe DPS500/501 testers were developed to fulfill the aviation industry's growing requirements and the demand for reducing maintenance costs. Precision Vibrating element sensors obtain high precision read-out and control of both altitude and airspeed parameters. The high accuracy and steadiness of the device allows the DPS500/501 for certifying aircraft for Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum (RVSM) procedures and increases the calibration interval from thirty days to once each year.
The advanced yet user friendly display is fully programmable for a selection of avionics test requirements. It can be programmed, with limits and referred units of values, for individual aircraft types. The degree of data shown can be determined by the operator to fit the suitable task being carried out.
Adding up to the regular pitot-static attributes of the DPS 500 for sale, there are plenty of additional advanced functions that consist of: automatic go-to-ground, leak test mode and device under test protection amongst others. This enables the user to start flightline testing accurately and efficiently, without having to sacrifice safety requirements.
Features
- Fully automated digital pitot-static test set
- Self-contained and transportable military-style enclosure
- Includes DPS501 dual-channel controller
- Integrated pressure/vacuum pump
- Handheld remote control for cockpit operation
- User-programmable operation
- Database capable of storing limit data for up to 30 aircraft
- Battery-backed memory
- Automatic GO TO GROUND depressurization function
- Compatible with 80- or 132-column Centronics parallel printers
- PC programmable via RS-232 using optional Test Program Manager (TPM)
- Optional IEEE-488 interface
- High accuracy static channel (.0030 inHg)
- Suitable for RVSM certification
- Annual calibration interval due to high stability and accuracy
Benefits
- Reduces maintenance time through fully automatic operation
- Eliminates manual valve and regulator sequencing
- Improves testing accuracy and repeatability
- Supports RVSM certification requirements
- Stores aircraft-specific testing parameters for faster setup
- Allows remote cockpit operation for increased technician convenience
- Generates printable quality control and calibration reports
- Easily integrates into Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) systems
- Extends calibration interval up to one year, reducing operating costs
Application
Designed for:
- Pitot-static system testing
- Altimeter calibration
- Airspeed indicator testing
- Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI) testing
- Air Data Computer (ADC) calibration
- Air data component certification
- Flight line maintenance
- Certified repair stations
- Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) integration
- FAR 43 Appendix E testing
- FAR 91.411 compliance testing
- RVSM certification testing
Compatible Aircraft
The specification sheet does not list specific aircraft models.
The DPS500 is intended for use on aircraft equipped with conventional pitot-static systems, including:
- Commercial aircraft
- Regional aircraft
- Business jets
- Military aircraft
- General aviation aircraft
Specifications
- Fully automated dual-channel pitot-static test set
- Rack-mount DPS501 controller
- Self-contained portable flight-line configuration
- Precision pressure sensors
- Static channel accuracy:
- Pressure/vacuum pump integrated
- Remote handheld terminal included
- Supports RS-232 communications
- Optional IEEE-488 communications
- Supports programmable automated test sequences
- Meets RVSM certification accuracy requirements
- Battery-backed aircraft database
- Automatic ambient pressure return (GO TO GROUND)
The price, and features make it a very attractive option comparing to similar air data test sets available on the market.