ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS)

Modular LTS platform for multiple avionic standards

The M Precision Labs ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS) is a modular test platform

which tests to the lightning simulator requirements of

RTCADO-160, Section 22 and Section 17.

The system is expandable to meet

Boeing, Airbus, EUROCAE and other avionic standards.

Safe

Quick test set-up

Simple user interface

Waveforms: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5A, 5B and 6

Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5+

Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke, Multiple Burst and Pin Injection from the same front panel

Modular architecture

Voltage spikes

When failure is not an option

With its fully-automated test operation, the M Precision Labs ECAT Lightning Test System (LTS) yields reliable,

repeatable and accurate test results to avionics lightning simulation requirements of RTCA DO 160 Section 22 and 17.

It is easily expandable to meet most Boeing, Airbus, EUROCAE and other requirements.

Building on the legacy of the proven ECAT platform, it provides field-upgradeable modular technology featuring fast test set- up,

intuitive programming, and front panel control. On-site calibration and field service is available worldwide.

System description

The ECAT LTS is configured as a basic test system available as a Level 3, Level 4, or Level 5 tester.

All test systems feature Single stroke, Multiple Stroke, Pin Injection and Multiple Burst test capability

integral to the system controls without any external connections.

The system is composed of a frame that houses power and control functions for the system.

Waveforms are produced from the modules inserted into the frame.

Both the frame and modules can be purchased separately.

Owning multiple frames allows increased capability by “swapping” modules between frames,

and testing with each frame simultaneously.

The Total System

The ECAT LTS provides a modular test platform based on the requirements

of RTCA DO-160G Section 17 (Voltage Spikes) and Section 22 (Lightning Induced Transient Susceptibility), EUROCAE, Boeing, Airbus and others.

The LTS can perform Pin Injection, Cable Bundle and Ground Injection testing with

Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke and Multiple Burst modes from the same module.

The system can be expanded as test requirements evolve or to allow

the operator to double his capacity using existing modules without purchasing another system.

Turn-key Testing

With the advent of the ECAT LTS, lightning testing of avionics comes of age with an easy to use,

turn-key solution for test engineers and technicians. Until recently,

the availability of commercial equipment for testing to lightning standards for avionics, such as RTCA DO-160G,

has been limited. Most test equipment used in the industry was home-made:

difficult and time consuming to set-up and awkward to use,

often unsafe and requiring skilled engineers for their operation and maintenance.

Testing with the ECAT LTS insures repeatable,

reproducible test results while virtually eliminating tester set-up time.

Waveforms and functions are selected with the push of a button rather than by reconfiguring test equipment

and moving around bulky generator boxes and wiring.

The ECAT LTS can significantly reduce total test time resulting in significant cost savings.

Versatile, Modular Architecture

ECAT LTS modular systems are totally open-ended to protect you as industry standards evolve.

Built upon the proven modular construction of the M Precision Labs ECAT System,

ECAT LTS waveform simulators use plug-in modules that can be added or replaced by the operator at any time wi

Currently Available LTS Modules1:

LTS Display	Standards Compliance	Min. Applic. Time	Max # Trans	Max # Bursts	Time Between Bursts	Time Between Transients
DO160	DO160 Boeing D6-16050-5 Airbus ABD0100.1.2-F Airbus ABD0100.1.2-G	3 sec	20	3	30-300ms	50-10,000µs
Airbus/E	Airbus ABD0100.1.2-E	15 sec	500	1	------------------	10-10,000µs
Boeing-4	Boeing D6-16050-4 NH-90	3 sec	20	24	10-200ms	10-50µs

One example of the multiple standards supported for WF3 Multiple Burst Test Mode:

Example test setup for WF3 Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke, Multiple Burst and Pin Injection from the same module front panel

Controller front panel programming for above example

1. Select Test Type: Pin Injection, Single Stroke, Multiple Stroke or Multiple Burst

2. Select waveform type, voltage levels and timing

It doesn’t get any easier than this!