| DATE: 24 June 2002 | PR252 | ||||||
IFR releases the MLS-800 Ground Station Simulator IFR’s MLS-800 provides diagnostic test capabilities for microwave landing system angle receivers. |
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Wichita, Kan. — June 24, 2002 —
IFR, an Aeroflex company (Nasdaq:ARXX), today announced the
release of the MLS-800 microprocessor controlled ground station
simulator. Designed to operate from a bench test environment, the
MLS-800 provides the operator test capabilities to test and align
airborne MLS (Microwave Landing System) receivers. The MLS-800
test operational menu supports ICAO 1985 and EUROCAE ED-53A and
ED-36A. The test set also supports complete main path simulation
for approach (AZ), high rate azimuth (HiAZ), elevation (EL), back
azimuth (BAZ) and flare (FL). As well, complete multi-path
simulation capabilities include interference pulses and selectable
fade rate modulation of 0.05, 1 and 1000 Hz.
The MLS-800 offers control of all beam parameters including angular position, beam amplitude referenced to the preamble, norm and half width pulse and selectable beam width at 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 degrees. The MLS-800 also gives sync capability for external monitoring, designating PFE and CMN function and designating multi-path function. The test parameters are all selected via a 44-position keyboard and displayed on test operational menus. For more information, visit the MLS-800 product page on the IFR web site: http://www.aeroflex.com/ats/products/product/Avionics/MLS_Testers/MLS-800_Simulator~226.html. Price and Availability The MLS-800 is available immediately. Contact IFR for pricing. To find the nearest IFR distributor please visit: www.ifrsys.com. About IFR IFR is a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced test solutions for avionics, communications and general test and measurement applications. For more information about IFR in the United States, contact: IFR, 10200 West York Street, Wichita, Kan., 67215-8999. Contact us via e-mail at info@ifrsys.com, on the Web at www.aeroflex.com, or by telephone at (800) 545-8784 or (316) 522-4981. About Aeroflex Aeroflex Incorporated, through its subsidiaries, designs, develops and manufactures state-of-the-art microelectronic module, integrated circuit, interconnect and testing solutions used in broadband communication applications. The Company's common stock trades on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol ARXX and is included in the S&P SmallCap 600 index. Additional information concerning Aeroflex Incorporated can be found on the Company's Web site: www.AEROflex.com.
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