Frequently Asked Questions About Barfield GSTE Products

Frequently Asked Questions About Barfield GSTE Products

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Having all your questions about Barfield products answered for a better experience, is one of our main objectives. Our customer support and engineering teams have compiled an extensive list of Frequently Asked Questions to save you time.  

Where can I find the Barfield App on my mobile device to use with my DPS1000 and/or 1811NG? 

Connect your mobile device to the Internet via local Wi-Fi network or phone provider data plan, visit the Apple App or Google Play, search and download the “Barfield ADTS” app.  

Here are the links: 

Apple App Store 

Google Play 

How do I connect my DPS1000 and 1811NG to a mobile device? 

Find the detailed process in this article published on our blog: How to connect the DPS1000 and 1811NG to a Tablet 

What is the password to connect Barfield ADTS app to the DPS1000 and 1811NG ? 

Refer to the link: How to connect the DPS1000 and 1811NG to a Tablet 

Does my mobile device Wi-Fi need to be connected to a local network to connect and work with my DPS1000 and/or 1811NG? 

No, the test set is equipped with Wi-Fi Direct which works pier-to-pier, it connects and communicates directly between the mobile device through the Barfield ADTS App to the DPS1000 or 1811NG.  

How can I get my latest software update on my DPS1000 and 1811NG? 

Through your mobile device: Having the Barfield ADTS App up to date on the mobile device will ensure that your test equipment runs with the latest software (HUIM and PCM) installed.  The App detects the equipment’s current firmware and triggers a message with the need to run the software update.  The customer can choose to run the update or do it later, but the App won’t run the Test Equipment until the sotfware is updated. 

Visiting Barfield’s website: Barfield GSTE website

How can I register my Barfield product? 

You can register any of your Barfield products including the products distributed by Barfield by clicking on the following link: Warranty Registration 

What is the warranty on my Barfield product?  

All warranties are 1 year 

Exception:  The  DPS1000 and 1811NG  have a 2 year warranty.  

What is the calibration interval of my Barfield product? 

All DPS1000 and 1811NG have a 1-year calibration cycle. 

Analog instruments may require calibration every 6 months. Refer to the specific Instruction Manual for more information.  

Where can I find the latest manuals and information letters? 

The information on the latest manuals and information letters can be found on the GSTE page here 

What is the difference between calibration vs bench check? 

An inspection/verification from a third-party, non-Barfield authorized repair station, is not considered recertification of the Test Equipment. It determines, at best, if the Test Equipment’s performance meets Barfield’s published specifications.  It is important to clarify that Recertification does NOT result in any adjustments to the measurement system. 

The process of Calibration requires the Unit Under Test (UUT) be compared to Certified Traceable Standards.  Adjustments are made to the UUT during calibration in order to align the UUT to the exact values of the Standards so that the errors at all required test points are zeroed out. 

A true Calibration results in the equipment operating at its optimum accuracy and performance levels, which ensures the instrument will maintain its performance specification for another year until the next annual calibration recertification is due.    

In summary, the recertification (calibration) is normally required to be performed every year; “inspection-verification” is NOT recertification. 

Where can I send my Barfield equipment for calibration and repair? 

Barfield Test Equipment can be sent to Barfield Headquarters. Please, contact our customer support at gste.service@barfieldinc.com   

For Barfield authorize repair station contact gsesales@barfieldinc.com 

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How to set the limits of the DPS1000 and 1811NG?

How to set the limits of the DPS1000 and 1811NG?

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Using incorrect limits can cause damage to sensitive components and aircraft systems. 

For that reason, it is very important to ALWAYS verify and ensure the limits selected are appropriate for the aircraft and/or the instruments that are going to be tested. 

The DPS1000/1811NG Test Sets come with two (2) pre-defined sets of operating limits – the default limits profile and the max limits profile. These limits are available for each of the of the three (3) operating modes – Aeronautical, Pressure units and EPR. 

Both DPS1000 and 1811NG Test Sets include a setting that allows creating and saving custom limits. With this feature, the customer can easily access and use the custom limits again in the future.

The values for both limits profiles are stored in an R/O, “read only”, file. The Test Set will first power up and initialize with the default limits profile. As a result, if the customer changes the limits to the max or custom limits profile, the Test Set will power up using the last profile selected.  

The Test Set limits must be configured with the appropriate values to protect the aircraft system or instrument(s) about to be tested. 

“…it is very important to ALWAYS verify and ensure the limits selected are appropriate for the aircraft and/or the instruments that are going to be tested.“

How to set up the limits 

 

NOTE: Before creating new limits refer to the appropriate AMM (Aircraft Maintenance Manual) or CMM (Component Maintenance Manual) for the actual minimum and maximum values to be applied. 

 A. If the limits don’t exist:  

Go to Setup 2 and create the limit file following these steps: 

  1. From Main Menu display, press “Page 2” button.  
  2. Screen is displayed with four options (Setup 1, Setup 2, Setup 3 and Change User Pin#). Select Setup 2.  
  3. From keypad screen, input user PIN (manufacturing default PIN: 123456– unless already changed by the user).  
  4. Select Limits Create/Edit/Delete.  
  5. Select Create Custom Limits – enter the parameter values for ALT, ROC, CAS, RtCAS, MACH, and ALR (Auto Leak Recovery). Note: You can select each parameter by touching the parameter or cycle through each parameter using the “Enter” key.  

Note: It’s recommended to Save the Limits with the aircraft name. 

The limits profile currently in use is displayed on the right upper quadrant of the screen (Figure 1). 

DPS1000 Front Screen Image

B. Selecting limits: 

If the operating limits exist because they were already created go to Setup 1 and select the limit file following these steps: 

  1. From Main Menu, press “Page 2” button.  
  2. Screen is displayed with four options (Setup 1, Setup 2, Setup 3 and Change User Pin#). Select Setup 1. 
  3. Touch “Limits View/Select” key. 
  4. Touch “Select Limits” 
  5. Select applicable limit from the list displayed. 
  6. Click OK. 

NOTE: The tables showing the default and max limits profile values included in the DPS1000/1811NG Test Sets can be found in the corresponding user instruction manuals under “Appendix B: Operating Limits”. 

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How to Connect the DPS1000 and 1811NG to a Tablet?

How to Connect the DPS1000 and 1811NG to a Tablet?

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The DPS1000 and 1811NG Test Sets can be controlled using a Wi-Fi enabled Android or iOS tablet or cellphone (not supplied) as a wireless remote-control device.  

Download the free Barfield app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store – search for “Barfield ADTS”. 

    Establishing Wi-Fi Connection with a DPS1000 or a 1811NG Test Set

    With an Android device

    1. Launch the “Barfield ADTS” app.
    2. Press “Connect” (Figure 1).

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal -1

    Figure 1

    3. If you are not connected to a DPS1000/1811NG Test Set Wi-Fi, the “INFORMATION” screen will appear (Figure 2).

    Barfield ADTS Remote Terminal Information -2

    Figure 2

    4. Press “Device Settings” and you will be redirected to your Android device’s Wi-Fi connection “Settings” screen.

    5. Connect to available DPS1000/1811NG Wi-Fi.

    NOTE: The first time the device connects to a DPS1000/1811NG Test Set, a password request will trigger (Figure 3).

    Password: barfield (all lowercase)

    Barfield ADTS Remote Terminal Information Password -3

    Figure 3

    6. Return to “Barfield ADTS”. The selected DPS1000/1811NG Wi-Fi will be displayed (Figure 4).

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -4

    Figure 4

    7. Press the “Connect” button.

    8. You are now ready to use the “Barfield ADTS” app with your Test Set.

    With an Apple device

    1. Launch the “Barfield ADTS” app.
    2. Press “Connect” (Figure 1).
    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -5

    Figure 1

    3. If you are not connected to a DPS1000/1811NG Test Set Wi-Fi, the “Information” screen will appear (Figure 2).

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -6

    Figure 2

    4. Go to your device’s Wi-Fi connection “Settings” screen.

    5. Connect to available DPS1000/1811NG Wi-Fi (Figure 3).

    NOTE: The first time the device connects to a DPS1000/1811NG Test Set, a password request will trigger (Figure 4)

    Password: barfield (all lowercase)

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -7

    Figure 3

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -8

    Figure 4

    6. Return to “Barfield ADTS”. The DPS1000/1811NG Wi-Fi selected will be displayed (Figure 5).

    Barfield ADT Remote Terminal Password -9

    Figure 5

    7. Press the “Connect” button.

    8. You are now ready to use the “Barfield ADTS” App with your Test set.

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