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ELT TEST SET (ETS)

OPERATION MANUAL

570-1000

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ELT TEST SET (ETS) OPERATION MANUAL 570-1000 Proprietary Information This document discloses subject matter in which Artex Aircraft Supplies, INC.. has proprietary rights.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Revision History: REVISION - CHANGE RELEASE DATE 10-20-04 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. or its affiliates and Palm Powered is a trademark of Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................... 1 Application ..................................................................................................1 Features......................................................................................................2 Figure 1 - Artex ELT Test Set w/ Antenna......................................................3 Using the Reader ..........................
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Introduction The ELT Test Set beacon reader module, installed in an Aceeca Meazura MEZ1000 unit, is designed to decode and display the encoded message from a 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat Emergency Locator Transmitter. The reader can be connected directly to the ELT or monitored “over the air” using the supplied whip antenna. The reader will decode any 406 MHz aviation protocol for ELT’s. All instructions contained herein refer to Artex ELT’s only.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Features All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded Reception of 406.025 or 406.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 ELT Testing Instructions 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. ELT’S 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 ELT’S WHICH TRANSMIT A “SELF TEST” USING TEST FRAME SYNCHRONIZATION.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Sarcalc Icon Figure 2 – ELT Test Set Main Screen View The reader is now ready to receive and decode the message. Select “measure” from “Avionic Tools” screen as shown in Figure 3. The screen will display “Waiting for Data” as shown in Figure 4 until a valid ELT transmission is received. Perform a “Self Test” of the ELT by turning the ELT local or remote switch from “OFF/ARMED” to “ON” for no more than 3 sweeps of the 121.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Figure 4 – “Waiting for Data” Screen View Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 5. 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 AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Note: A displayed message will remain on-screen until the “Clear” button is selected. Select “Done” to save message and proceed. A new message will not over-write the old message. 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 in Figure 6. The message will be automatically saved to a database for later review.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 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 AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Printing 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 AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 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 AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 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.acceca.com for more information on the base Aceeca Meazura unit.
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ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 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 AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1000 Warranty Information The ELT Test Set is covered by the Artex Limited Avionics Warranty for 24 months. See Artex document # 560-0102 included with the ELT Test Set Kit or contact Artex for more details.