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453-1000 ELT

Test Set Operation

Document No.: 570-1000, Rev. C

ACR ELECTRONICS, Inc.

Artex Products

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453-1000 ELT Test Set Operation Document No.: 570-1000, Rev. C ACR ELECTRONICS, Inc. Artex Products Proprietary Information This document discloses subject matter in which ACR Electronics, Inc. has proprietary rights.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Revision History: REVISION A B C CHANGE RELEASE DCN 2803 ECO 14847 ECO 15051 DATE 10-20-04 07-10-06 10-24-11 4-30-12 Copyright Notice ACEECA™, Meazura™, Meazura Compatible™, MEZ1000™ and MZIO™ are all trademarks of ACEECA Ltd. Avionic Tools is a trademark of Avionic Tools LLC, 88 South Edgewood Rd., Bedminster, NJ 07921. Palm, Palm OS, HotSync, Palm Powered logo, and PalmPrint are registered trademarks of PalmSource, Inc.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................... 1 Application ..................................................................................................1 Features......................................................................................................3 ETS w/ Antenna...........................................................................................
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Introduction The Artex ELT Test Set (ETS) beacon reader module, installed in an Aceeca Meazura MEZ1000 unit using Palm OS®, is designed to decode and display the encoded 406 MHz message. The reader can be connected directly to the ELT or monitored “over the air” using the supplied whip antenna (as allowed by local or national regulations). The reader will decode any 406 MHz aviation protocol for ELTs.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Features All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded Reception of 406.025 MHz, 406.028 or 406.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Hardware Operation Prior to use, install battery pack into test set. To close, place the battery pack with the top end in first. Now push down on the bottom end of the battery pack ensuring that it is firmly in place. Now push the clip firmly towards the bottom of the test set until it clicks into place. Charge the ETS battery using the supplied USB cable connection and wall charger, connect as shown below. Charge for 2 to 3 hours.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Meazura Operation The heart of the ETS is the Meazura MEZ1000 manufactured by Aceeca Ltd of Christchurch, NZ. The Meazura unit uses the PalmOS® operation system. Artex has customized the operation of the Meazura by utilizing the MZIO™ interface inside of the Meazura unit. Please note that as delivered by Artex, the MZIO™ interface is not accessible by the user without voiding the Artex warranty on the ETS.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Palm™ Desktop Software Prior to use, the Palm™ Desktop Software as supplied on the CD-ROM disc (Artex P/N 510-1200) supplied must be installed on your Windows 95/NT/98/2000/Me/XP PC that will be used to interface with the ETS. Follow the on-screen instructions for installation. Note: The Palm desktop software works most amiably if a single Meazura (Palm) device is associated with a single computer.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Hot Sync icon on the main Meazura screen as shown below: Hot Sync Icon The hot sync operation is described in greater detail in the Aceeca “Hot Sync Guide” available free for download at www.aceeca.com.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Maintaining your Battery Pack Battery Usage The Meazura™ MEZ1000 RDA comes with a custom rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack that can only be purchased from Aceeca or Artex. The battery pack allows about 60 hours of continual use. Battery Warnings          not use or store the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the temperature may be over 60°C. such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or screws.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc.       570-1000 Rev C handling thoroughly. For information on installing and removing the battery from equipment, thoroughly read the user's manual for the specific equipment. equipment becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end. Replace the battery with a new one. -conducting by applying vinyl tape to the (+) and (-) terminals.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Recycle and Disposal Methods Lithium ion batteries, like all rechargeable batteries are recyclable and should be recycled. CAUTION If your battery is damaged, or if it no longer holds a charge, dispose of it promptly and properly. Do not dispose of it along with general waste. Call your local waste disposal agency or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the battery.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Using the ELT Reader IMPORTANT NOTE: PERFORM ALL ELT TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL OR NATIONAL REGULATIONS. IF REQUIRED, TERMINATE ELT INTO A 50-OHM LOAD OR PERFORM TESTING IN AN RF SHIELDED ENVIRONMENT. ELTS WITH 121.5/243 MHZ TRANSMITTERS MUST BE TESTED WITHIN 5 MINUTES AFTER THE HOUR (US/CANADA). LIVE TRANSMISSIONS OF THE 406 MHZ SIGNAL MUST BE LIMITED TO ELTS WHICH TRANSMIT A “SELF TEST” USING TEST FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C NOTE: The ELT read function does not detect or verify the presence of 121.5 MHz; this is a 406 MHz reader ONLY. Sarcalc Icon ETS Main Screen View The reader is now ready to receive and decode the message. Select “measure” from “Avionic Tools” screen as shown below. The screen will display “Waiting for Data” as shown on next page until a valid ELT transmission is received.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Waiting for Data” Screen View Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as shown below. The first line contains the 15 digit Hex ELT ID. This ID is used to register the ELT with the national authorities (NOAA in USA). The second line indicates the message type: Test or Normal, and Short or Long. The third line displays the country of registry code and the country.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C If the ELT is encoded with the 24 bit ICAO address and country of registry is USA, then the ICAO address will also be decoded to an 'N' number registration as shown below. The message will be automatically saved to a database for later review. Press “clear” or right arrow key to clear screen for next message.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Reader Database All recorded messages are automatically saved to a database (up to 1000 records). Select “Review” from the initial Sarcalc screen. The latest message will be displayed with the date and time the message was recorded. Navigate between older and newer saved messages by selecting “Prev” or “Next”. Any displayed message can also be printed (if optional printer software is installed).
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Printing Messages The message may be printed (via IR or serial connection) by selecting “Print” from the Measure or Review screens. The report will print all the displayed data. NOTE: Artex does not provide or support the optional printer software, contact the recommended source below. The print function relies on the Stevens Creek Software application PalmPrint or SCSPrint. Either PalmPrint.prc or SCSPrint.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C ELT Test Set Unit The base unit is an Aceeca Meazura MEZ1000 manufactured by Aceeca Ltd of Christchurch, NZ. The Meazura unit is ruggedized and waterproof to IP67 standards, is based on the Palm OS version 4.1.2, and features a long life battery. The ELT Test Set module plugs into the internal Aceeca MZIO slot and is secured with 2 screws – DO NOT REMOVE – DOING SO WILL VOID THE ARTEX WARRANTY.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Meazura MEZ1000 Specifications: Operating System: Memory: Display: Communications: Battery Sealing Current Consumption Palm OS 4.1.2 16MB SDRAM, 4MB Flash 160x160 pixel grayscale, backlit USB (cable provided) Serial (1.2-115Kbs) IrDA Infrared (1.2-115.2Kbs) 3.6V Li-Ion 1900mAh IP67 – submersible to 1 meter (30 min) 21 mA (backlight off) unit ON (excluding module) 2 mA Sleep mode Contact Aceeca at www.aceeca.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C System Component Part Numbers The Artex ELT Test Set is being offered as a complete kit (455-9100) with the following parts: 1 ea. 453-1000 ELT Test Set (ETS) Main Assembly 1 ea. 110-418 Antenna, ¼ Wave Flexible Whip 418 MHz 1 ea. 452-0100 Holster, Padded ELT Test Set 1 ea. 452-0101 Stylus, ELT Test Set 1 ea. 452-0102 Battery, ELT Test Set 1 ea. 452-0103 USB Cable, ELT Test Set 1 ea. 452-0104 Charger, ELT Test Set 1 ea.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Troubleshooting Guide SYMPTOM Meazura is “locked” up, programs will not respond.
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Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 570-1000 Rev C Technical Assistance Please be sure to thoroughly read this manual. If assistance is required, contact Artex Aircraft Supplies in the United States at 954-981-3333. Warranty Information The ETS is covered by the Artex Limited Avionics Warranty for 24 months. See “Artex Warranty Statement” (document # 560-0102) on the Artex web site at www.acrartex.com for more details.
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