ACR Electronics 453-1000 ELT User Manual
453-1000 ELT
Test Set Operation
Document No.: 570-1000, Rev. C
ACR ELECTRONICS, Inc.
Artex Products
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REVISION
CHANGE
DATE
-
RELEASE
10-20-04
A
DCN 2803
07-10-06
B
ECO 14847
10-24-11
C
ECO 15051
4-30-12
Revision History:
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. Other brands may be trademarks of
their respective owners.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................... 1
Application .................................................................................................. 1
Features...................................................................................................... 3
ETS w/ Antenna........................................................................................... 4
Hardware Operation .............................................................. 5
Meazura Operation ................................................................ 6
Controls ...................................................................................................... 6
Palm™ Desktop Software ............................................................................. 7
Sarcalc Desktop ........................................................................................... 7
Hot Sync ..................................................................................................... 7
Maintaining your Battery Pack .............................................. 9
Battery Usage .............................................................................................. 9
Battery Warnings...................................................................................... 9
Battery Storage ........................................................................................ 9
Battery Charging .................................................................................... 10
Recycle and Disposal Methods ................................................................. 11
Using the ELT Reader .......................................................... 12
ETS Main Screen View ............................................................................ 13
Software Screen View ............................................................................. 13
Waiting for Data” Screen View ................................................................ 14
Example of Standard Location Data View ................................................. 14
Example of 24-Bit Address Data View ...................................................... 15
Reader Database ....................................................................................... 16
Deleting Database Screen Views ............................................................. 16
ELT Reader Preferences ............................................................................. 17
Preferences Screen View......................................................................... 17
Printing Messages ...................................................................................... 18
ELT Test Set Unit ................................................................. 19
Meazura MEZ1000 Specifications: ............................................................... 20
ETS Module Specifications: ......................................................................... 20
Calibration ................................................................................................. 20
System Component Part Numbers ...................................... 21
Optional Equipment ............................................................. 21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................ 22
Technical Assistance............................................................ 23
Warranty Information ......................................................... 23
Index ................................................................................... 24
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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. All instructions contained herein refer to Artex ELTs only. Familiarity with
Palm devices and/or the Palm OS® software is highly recommended. “Meazura”
will be used throughout this document to describe the base Palm unit.
Note: The Artex ETS does not decode PLBs or EPIRBs.
Application
The ETS is a replacement for the Artex Sarsat Beacon Test Set P/N 453-0131
which is no longer available. For all references to the 453-0131 Test Set
(or Sarsat Beacon Test Set) in any existing and/or previous Artex
documentation, the Artex ETS P/N 453-1000 may be used as a direct
substitute. Follow the general directions for testing the 406 MHz signal as
directed in the applicable Artex ELT Manual except follow the operational
instructions for the ETS as outlined in this Manual. Screen views depicted for the
previous test are significantly different from the 453-0131; refer to the views
shown in this Manual and on the test set when using Artex documentation that
refers to the 453-0131.
Note: This Manual does not describe the other functions of the Meazura™ /
Palm™ platform or other Palm™ based applications that may be used. Contact
Aceeca at www.aceeca.com for details and user guides. This Manual is applicable
only to the Artex ELT Test Set (ETS), P/N 453-1000 Revision A or higher.
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The primary differences between the Sartech test set (ARG 5410 or Artex P/N
453-0131) and the ETS are as follows:
Ease of use
Rapid signal acquisition and processing
Display of all ELT 406 MHz message information on one screen
Position data (when present) displayed in degree’s, minutes, seconds
Use of in-line attenuation not required
Rechargeable long life battery
Does not require periodic calibration
NOTE: The Artex ETS does not interface with the previous Artex Programming
Software (510-0406) or Level Shifter (500-0232).
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Features
All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded
Reception of 406.025 MHz, 406.028 or 406.037 MHz frequencies
Waterproof to IP67 standards
Ruggedized case
Internal database of received messages and programming
Optional printing of current or stored messages via IR or Serial links
Desktop application for database storage and review
Long life rechargeable battery
Built-in RF attenuator
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ETS w/ Antenna
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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. Upon power-up, follow on screen directions for initialization and setting
the time. The initialization routine is very important to ensure proper function of
the stylus on the test set screen.
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