ACR Electronics DGL-1 User Manual
DGL-1 (Dongle)
Programming
Adapter
Description, Operation, Installation and Maintenance Manual
This manual includes data for the equipment that follows:
Component Part No. Model No.
Emergency Locator Transmitter 453-6603 DGL-1
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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PRODUCTS
33312
JUN
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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others for any
purpose, nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from ACR Electronics.
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics makes no warranty, expressed
or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability,
fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. In addition, ACR Electronics makes no warranty with
regard to the documentation or data contained herein. ACR Electronics is not liable in the event of incidentals,
special, consequential, or any other damages in connection with or arising from furnishing, performance, or
use of this manual.
Reproduction of this publication or any portion thereof by any means is prohibited. for further information contact Sales, ACR Electronics, 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Telephone (954) 981-3333
AIRWORTHINESS LIMITATIONS
The Airworthiness limitations section is FAA approved and specifies inspections and other maintenance
required under 14 CFR§ 43.16 and 91.403, unless an alternative program has been approved.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ACR Electronics will be responsible for full distribution and revisions of ICA’s (Instructions for Continued
Airworthiness) For inquiries regarding the content and currency of this manual, contact ACR Electronics,
5757 Ravenswood Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Telephone (954) 981-3333
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- DCN 2369 Apr 21/2004
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RECORD OF REVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
SERVICE BULLETIN LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LIST OF FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
INTRODUCTION
1. Manual Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
B. Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2. Model Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A. Dongle DGL-1 Programming Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3. Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
A. Dongle DGL-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5. References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
A. Regulatory Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
B. Other Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
A. Functional Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
B. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
C. 24-Bit Address Reprogramming Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
A. Operational Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
A. Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 1. Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
B. Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Table 2. Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TEST AND FAULT ISOLATION
1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
B. Regulatory Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2. Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
A. Periodic Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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3. Test Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
A. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
B. 24-Bit Address Reprogramming Verification Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
C. 15-Digit Hex ID Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4. Fault Isolation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
A. Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Table 3. Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
REMOVAL
1. DGL-1 Programming Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
A. Dongle Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2. Material or Equipment Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
A. Shipment Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
B. Return Material Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
INSTALLATION
1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
A. Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
B. TSO C126, Paragraph D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
C. FAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
D. Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
E. Other Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
F. RTCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2. Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
A. Dongle Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
B. Dongle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
3. Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
A. General Considerations and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
B. Dongle Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
C. 24-Bit Address Reprogramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
A. Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
B. IPL Usage Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2. Manufacturer Name and Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
A. Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3. Explanation of Detailed Parts List Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
A. Fig # & Item Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
B. Part # Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
C. Nomenclature Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
D. UPA (Units Per Assembly) Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4. Detailed Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. DGL-1 (Dongle) Programming Adapter with ELT Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Figure 2. DGL-1 (Dongle) Programming Adapter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 3. Dongle Removal Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 4. Dongle Outline and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 5. Dongle Wiring Harness Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 6. Molex 12-Pin Connector Harness Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Figure 7. Molex Power and Ground Wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 8. Dongle Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Figure 9. Octal/Hexadecimal to Binary Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Figure 10. 24-Bit Address Switch Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Illustrated Parts List
Figure 11. DGL-1 (Dongle) Programming Adapter Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Figure 12. Wire Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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1. Manual Usage
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-001
A. General
(1) This manual describes the operation, installation, and maintenance of the DGL-1 (Dongle)
Programming Adapter. This information is provided to ensure initial and continued
airworthiness. Information presented in this manual is accurate at time of printing, but is
subject to change. Refer to the Artex products web site at www.acrartex.com for the latest
information and any updates to this manual.
(2) Web links provided in this manual were accurate at time of printing, but may be subject to
change.
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(3) Regulatory references contained herein are generally confined to United States and Canadian
requirements and, in any case, should not be considered all encompassing. Consult your
national aviation authority for applicable requirements.
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-002
B. Application
(1) This manual constitutes supporting data/documentation for the Dongle, including:
(a) Description and Operation
(b) Test and Fault Isolation (includes inspection criteria)
(c) Removal
(d) Installation
(e) Registration
(f) Illustrated Parts List
(2) In the United States, a 406 MHz ELT must be installed and maintained in accordance with the
requirements herein and 14 CFR, FAR Parts 43, and 91; and other airworthiness requirements,
as applicable.
(3) 406 MHz ELT installation and maintenance in all other countries must comply with the
requirements herein and applicable national airworthiness requirements.
(4) The accessories (i.e., remote switch) addressed in this manual are the accessories most
commonly associated with a 406 MHz ELT. Other options, such as a different remote switch
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configuration or a navigation interface, should be installed and maintained in accordance with
the written instructions specific to the accessory.
NOTE
: Contact ACR Electronics, Inc., for optional accessories approved for use with a
ME406 Series ELT.
(5) To ensure proper operation, only parts listed in the Illustrated Parts List of this manual or
those recommended by ACR Electronics, Inc., may be used as replacement parts for the
Dongle.
TASK 25-62-30-990-801
2. Model Descriptions
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-001
A. Dongle DGL-1 Programming Adapter
(1) The Dongle is a 24-bit address programming adapter with two rows of DIP switches.
(2) The Dongle is an optional auxiliary device attached to an ELT top cover that remains with an
aircraft to allow fleet operators to transfer ELTs between aircraft.
Figure 1. DGL-1 (Dongle) Programming Adapter with ELT Cover
TASK 25-62-30-990-803
3. Approvals
SUBTASK 25-62-30-990-001
A. Dongle DGL-1
(1) FAA TSO-C126 - System Component
(2) ETSO 2C126 - System Component
DGL-1 DONGLE
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