ELTA ELITE Users Manual

Initial issue: Jan. 19/17

OCT. 10/17

USER’S HANDBOOK

USER’S HANDBOOK

INCLUDING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER

MODEL ELiTe:

(IN AUTOMATIC FIXED CONFIGURATION)

(Composed of

One ELiTe TRANSMITTER P/N 12N67880,
One ELiTe AF-BRACKET P/N 12N67900,
One ELiTe Coding Tag P/N 12N67890.)

(IN SURVIVAL CONFIGURATION)

(Composed of

One ELiTe TRANSMITTER P/N 12N67880,
One ELiTe Float P/N 15N62610
One ELiTe S-BRACKET P/N 12N67910,
One ELiTe Coding Tag P/N 12N67890
(Alternative ELiTe S-Bag P/N 12N67920

can replace ELiTe S-BRACKET).)

IN THE COSPAS / SARSAT SYSTEM

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Issued by

ELTA F6614

(ECA GROUP)

15 Avenue du Docteur Maurice Grynfogel

31035 TOULOUSE CEDEX 1

France

http://www.elta.fr/index.php/gb/

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TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS

LEADING PARTICULARS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION OF THE C.

GENERAL DETAILS OF
THE ELiTe ELT

DESCRIPTION OF THE
ELiTe EL T AND OF THE AI.

INSTALLATION OF THE
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INSTALLATION OF THE
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UTILIZATION

MAINTENANCE

GLOSSARY
ELiTe ELT Automatic Fixed
ELiTe ELT Survival S-BRA.
ELiTe ELT Survival S-Bag

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APPENDIX C
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TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS

Figure 1 COSPAS/SARSAT – System Principle............................................................................................... 12

Figure 2 ELiTe Automatic Fixed (AF) – Presentation ....................................................................................... 16

Figure 3 ELiTe Automatic Fixed - Sub Components ........................................................................................ 17

Figure 4 Survival – ELiTe S-BRACKET Sub Components ............................................................................... 19

Figure 5 Survival – ELiTe S-Bag Sub Components.......................................................................................... 20

Figure 6 ELiTe Automatic Fixed (AF) Configuration - Overall Dimensions ..................................................... 21

Figure 7 ELiTe Survival Configuration - Overall Dimensions ........................................................................... 22

Figure 8 ELiTe Survival (Bag) – Alternative Solution – Overall Dimensions ..................................................... 23

Figure 9 ELiTe TRANSMITTER - Labels .......................................................................................................... 31

Figure 10 ELiTe AF-BRACKET – Labels .......................................................................................................... 32

Figure 11 Tolerances on the Axis for Installation of the ELiTe ELT (AF) .......................................................... 35

Figure 12 Automatic activation direction selection for ELiTe Automatic Fixed configuration ........................... 35

Figure 13 Installation of the ELT ELiTe ELT AF (Automatic Fixed configuration) - Drilling Pattern Dimensions

.................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Figure 14 ELITE Beacon Installation – Wiring Diagram ................................................................................... 38

Figure 15 ELiTe Float Installation Process ....................................................................................................... 40

Figure 16 ELiTe TRANSMITTER equipped with ELiTe Float ........................................................................... 41

Figure 17 Installation of the ELiTe ELT S (Survival configuration) Drilling Pattern Dimensions ....................... 42

Figure 18 ELiTe Survival - Recommended Configuration ................................................................................ 42

Figure 19 ELiTe Survival - Alternative Configuration ........................................................................................ 43

Figure 20 ELT ELITE – Automatic Fixed – Detailed Description ...................................................................... 64

Figure 21 ELT ELITE – Survival with ELiTe S-BRACKET– Detailed Description ............................................. 65

Figure 22 ELT ELITE – Survival with ELiTe S-Bag– Detailed Description ....................................................... 66

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LEADING PARTICULARS

CAUTION 1 : THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONL Y DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE

AND IMMINENT DANGER.

CAUTION 2 : IT IS IMPERA TIVE THAT EACH ELT OWNER REGISTERS THEIR ELT (COSPAS-SARSAT

IDENTIFICATION CONTAINED I N ELITE CODING TAG). CONTACT THE LOCAL
AIRWORTHINESS OR ELTA OR APPROVED ELTA AGENT TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION
RELATIVE TO THIS REGISTRATION AS NECESSARY.

NOTE: Guidelines can be found on the Cospas-Sarsat website (www.cospas-sarssat.org – C/S S.007 Handbook
of regulations on 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz beacons).

CAUTION 3 : THE ELITE CODING TAG MUST IMPERATIVELY BE PROGRAMMED WITH THE RELEVANT

COSPAS-SARSAT IDENTIFICATION AUTHORIZED BY THE LOCAL AIRWORTHINESS.

CAUTION 4 : ONCE THE ELITE CODING TAG HAS BEEN PROGRAMMED, IT IS GENERALY ASSIGNED

TO AN AIRCRAFT (NAME AND IDENTIFICATION). IF THIS ELITE CODING TAG IS
TRANSFERRED TO ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT OR OPERATOR IT MUST BE
REPROGRAMMED (NEW NAME AND IDENTIFICATION).

CAUTION 5 : BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THIS ELT, THE VALIDITY OF THE INFORMATION ON

ELITE TRANSMITTER LABELS MUST IMPERATIVELY BE CHECKED (BATTERY EXPIRY,
COSPAS-SARSAT IDENTIFICATION AS A MINIMUM ).

CAUTION 6 : ELITE TRANSMITTER WILL GET AUTOMATICALLY ITS COSPAS-SARSAT IDENTIFICATION

FROM ELITE CODING TAG WHEN INSTALLED ON ANY BRACKET OR BAG.

CAUTION 7 : ELITE TRANSMITTER READS ITS COSPAS-SARSAT IDENTIFICATION FROM ELITE

CODING TAG AND STORES IT INTERNALLY NON VOLATILE MEMORY AT EACH SELF­TEST OR ACTIVATION (MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC) REQUEST.

CAUTION 8 : ELITE TRANSMITTER KEEPS ITS PREVIOUS COSPAS-SARSAT IDENTIFICA TION W HEN

REMOVED FROM ANY BRACKET OR BAG.. IT SHALL BE SWITCHED OFF PRIOR ANY
TRANSPORTATION OR MAINTENANCE IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY FALSE ALERT.

CAUTION 9 : IT IS ESSENTIAL TO ENSURE THE ELITE TRANSMITTER IS SUCCESSFULLY CODED ON

INITIAL AND FURTHER INSTALLATIONS INTO THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO USE IT IN ORDER
TO A VOID ANY F ALSE ALERT BY USING INAPPROPRIATE CODE.

NOTE: Upon removal ELiTe TRANSMITTER keeps its previous C/S coding (see CAUTION 8). Initial (first)

delivery from ELTA is using a generic default code inappropriate for operational use.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LIST OF UPDATES 1
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES 3
TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS 5
LEADING PARTICULARS 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS 9

1. INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM 11
A. The COSPAS-SARSAT* system 11
B. System organization (Ref. Figure 1) 11
C. ELTA and the COSPAS-SARSAT system 13

2. GENERAL DETAILS OF THE ELITE ELT 14
A. Purpose of the ELiTe ELT (Ref. Fig. 2) 14
B. ELiTe ELT principle 14
C. ELiTe ELT Configurations 15
D. ELiTe installed overall dimensions 21
E. Characteristics (Ref. Fig. 3) 24

3. DESCRIPTION OF THE ELITE ELT AND OF THE AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS 30
A. General description 30
B. Detailed description 30

4. INSTALLATION OF THE ELITE AUTOMATIC FIXED CONFIGURATION 34
A. General 34
B. Installation of ELiTe (AF) on the aircraft (Ref. Figure 11) 34
C. External antenna installation 37
D. Remote Control Panel installation 37
E. ELiTe peripherals connection diagram 38
F. Installation and configuration of the ELiTe Automatic Fixed (Ref. Figure 14) 39

5. INSTALLATION OF THE ELITE SURVIVAL CONFIGURATION 39
A. General 39
B. Installation of ELiTe (S) on the aircraft. 40

6. UTILIZATION OF THE ELITE ELT (REF. FIGURE 20) 44
A. General 44
B. Typical Operational scenarios 44
C. Automatic activation 46
D. Manual activations 46
E. Restoring ELiTe TRANSMITTER in ARMED (standby) 48
F. Beacon self-test 49
G. Switching ARMED automatically the ELiTe TRANSMITTER 56
H. Switching A RMED Manually the ELiTe TRANSMITTER 56
I. Switching OFF the ELiTe TRANSMITTER 58

7. MAINTENANCE OF THE ELITE ELT 59
A. Beacon self-test 59
B. Maintenance periodicity table 62
C. Batteries replacement (ELiTe TRANSMITTER only) 62
D. Batteries discarding 62
E. Test to do at the time of a beacon return in workshop 63
F. ELiTe Coding Tag access for ELiTe Cospas-Sarsat Identification update. 63

8. GLOSSARY 63

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1. INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM A. The COSPAS-SARSAT* system

The purpose of the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system is to detect and locate all distress signals transmitted
by aeronautical, maritime or land-based beacons, for the search and rescue organizations.

This program is the result of an international collaboration between the United States, Canada and France
on the one hand (SARSAT project), and Russia on the other hand (COSPAS project). These two projects
are fully compatible.

Since the first results were obtained several countries have joined the program. Other countries continue to
join the COSPAS-SARSAT system partners.

ELTA in relation with CNES (French National Space Agency) has developed the complete range of products
required for COSPAS-SARSAT system operation. Now ELTA is focusing in the design and production of
ELT’.

Following an in-depth study phase, ELT A has arrived at highly conclusive technical results. Experimental and
operational use of the "ground" equipment have proven this equipment's reliability and ease-of-use.

At the end of 2015 the total estimated Cospas-Sarsat beacon is about
From 1982 (date of the official Cospas-Sarsat system entry to service) to end of 2015, at least 41,750

persons have been saved thanks to Cospas-Sarsat use.

B. System organization (Ref. Figure 1)

In the COSPA S-SARSAT system, space equipment is placed on board several satellites in low near-polar
orbit to capture transmissions from emergency transmitters and to retransmit these signals to specialized
ground stations called Local User Terminals (LUT). These ground stations determine the position of the
emergency transmitters and then retransmit the position data to the designated Mission Control Centers
(MCC). The MCCs in turn retransmit these data to the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centers (RCC) so
that they can start the search and rescue operations.

2,000,000.

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Figure 1

COSPAS/SARSAT – System Principle

(courtesy of Cospas-Sarsat)
COSPAS-SARSAT means:
COSP AS = Kosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynych Sudov
SARSAT = Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking

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There are several advantages to using the 406 MHz frequency:

– Worldwide coverage: locating is not only possible in real-time within a radius of 2,500 km around the

station, but also in global mode outside this zone since the satellites memorize the messages on the
406 MHz frequency. Location process uses Doppler effect.

– Locating accuracy: 2 km as opposed to 10 to 15 km in the 121.5 MHz frequency. It should be noted

however that the 406 MHz beacons also transmit 121.5 MHz signal which enable the final approach of
the rescue teams in homing mode.

– Information reliability: the structure of the digital signal transmitted by these beacons makes it possible

to be sure that there is actually a distress situation, as well as to identify automatically the mobile in

distress which is vital for rescue operations.
– Unique identification: each beacon has it’s own identification information.
– Possibility to incorporate local Position data (GNSS) in the 406 MHz transmitted message

C. ELTA and the COSPAS-SARSAT system

(1) 406 MHz distress beacons:

These beacons transmit to the satellites a digital message which identifies them and gives their position, as well as a signal that facilitates the final approach of the rescue teams.

They are suitable for all types of use (maritime, aeronautical and land) and can, depending on the model, be activated manually or automatically. They are designed to function in the most extreme conditions with a high degree of reliability.

(2) Low earth orbiting satellites:

At least four satellites are permanently operational. Since their orbit is near-polar, in the worst case every point on Earth is overflown every two hours.

In a ground station's visibility zone, the satellites directly transmit the messages captured in that zone, and also any messages from the zones not covered that they have stored in memory.

(3) Geo-stationary satellites are now available in the system and offer faster detection capability (close to 5

minutes) but require a GPS receiver to supply location that is sent via C/S message.

(4) Medium earth orbiting satellites:

In a very near future, such satellites will be added to Cospas-Sarsat System. They will improve the Cospas-Sarsat performances and will allow the introduction of second generation ELT. They are not yet operational.

(5)Ground reception stations:

The zone effectively covered (or visibility zone) is a circle with a radius of 2,500 km around the station.
These stations receive (via the satellites) and process:

• in real time, the messages from the beacons activated in their visibility zone and,

• in batch mode, the messages from the 406 MHz beacons activated outside that visibility zone and

memorized by the satellites.

Automatic processing of the 406 MHz digital messages allows the beacons to be located and the mobile
carrier to be identified.

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2. GENERAL DETAILS OF THE ELiTe ELT A. Purpose of the ELiTe ELT (Ref. Fig. 2)

With ELiTe ELT, ELTA proposes a new patented concept based on the supply of one unique Cospas-Sarsat
distress transmitter available for both Automatic Fixed and Survival ELT applications.

The ELiTe ELT is designed to transmit a digital distress signal to satellites that are part of the
COSPAS/SARSAT SYSTEM.

These satellites transmits the captured signal to the reception stations on the ground (LUT).
This signal is transmitted on the 406.040 MHz frequency and is used to precisely locate and identify the

ELiTe ELT.
It also transmits a 121.5 MHz signal to facilitate the final approach of the distress scene (final homing).
This ELT meets the latest ICAO and EOPS recommendations. It is ETSO C126b, ETSO C142a approuved.

Through the current EASA/FAA bilateral agreement it is automatically recognized as TSO C126b and TSO
C42a.

B. ELiTe ELT principle

ELiTe ELT principle is based on the association of the unique transmitter (ELiTe TRANSMITTER) and
dedicated mounting brackets (ELiTe AF-BRACKET or ELiTe S-BRACKET, or alternative storage and
transportation bag ELiTe S-Bag). It is this association that offers the final ELT type i.e. Automatic Fixed (AF)
or Survival (S).

The purpose of the ELiTe Coding Tag is to store on board the A/C the Cospas-Sarsat identification.
The Cospas-Sarsat Identification is memorized in an independent non-volatile memory located in this
dedicated passive wireless radio frequency device (very short range RFID technology).
This part is located on the ELiTe AF-BRACKET, or in ELiTe S-BRACKET or in ELiTe S-Bag, the alternative
storage and transportation bag of ELiTe S-BRACKET.
This part can be attached to the A/C structure by the mean of a metallic strap, when required.
It will keep, on board the A/C, the Cospas-Sarsat Identification code.
Upon any type of activation (automatic of manual) or after each self-test, ELiTe TRANSMITTER is acquiring
this relevant Cospas-Sarsat Identification Code and will use it to transmit the correct distress signal on

406.040 MHz.
The operator is then sure that any new ELiTe TRANSMITTER installed on/in its relevant bracket will transmit
the correct Cospas-Sarsat message upon it’s activation.

NOTE: Such wireless communication between ELiTe TRANSMITTER and ELiTe Coding Tag is a very short
range one, only few mm avoiding any risk of duplication/error.

NOTE: A copy of this Cospas-Sarsat ID code is made internally by ELiTe TRANSMITTER in non volatile
memory at each self-test or activation request allowing correct transmission even when the transmitter is
removed from its bracket (case of the Survival configuration) or in case of ELiTe Coding Tag access failure
(any type of ELiTe configuration).

During self-test process, the transmitter indicates the presence or absence of a valid ELiTe Coding Tag
content. Any change i.e. new ELiTe Coding Tag, (so new Cospas-Sarsat ID code) is detected.
If the ELiTe Coding Tag is absent or damaged (after the first installation correct reading), the transmitter will
use its internal copy for Cospas-Sarsat identification for the distress transmission (backup mode).

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As a consequence when the transmitter is removed from its bracket it can transmit the relevant C/S ID (from
its internal backup memory).
Transmission will be made with the “last acquired” ELiTe Coding Tag content.

NOTE: When ELiTe TRANSMITTER is removed for maintenance or transportation it is important to put it in
the “OFF” mode avoiding any transmission (false alert possibility).

Valid Cospas-Sarsat Identification is indicated on the ELiTe Coding Tag label and is also displayed on the
ELiTe TRANSMITTER LCD display at each self-test or activation.

If the ELT ownership change, the ELiTe Coding Tag shall be re-coded in order to get a new unique 15 digit
Hex Code, with the appropriate new country code and new coding protocol as selected or required by the
country of the new final operator. Contact ELTA for additional details (www.elta.fr ) as necessary.
Coding of the ELiTe Coding Tag is realized using the dedicated ELiTe C/S ID ENCODER TOOL
P/N 17N23476 (see CMM 25-60-17 for detail) constituted of a PC software and RFID tag reader/writer USB
interface.

NOTE: In addition to the Cospas-Sarsat identification data, additional “configuration data” are stored inside
the nonvolatile memory of the ELiTe Coding Tag. As a consequence an ELiTe Coding Tag encoded for and
Automatic Fixed configuration shall not be used for Survival configuration and vice versa.
These “configuration data” are factory set at ELTA and cannot be modified by the dedicated
ELiTe C/S ID ENCODER TOOL P/N 17N23476 avoiding any wrong use of the intended ELiTe ELT
(Automatic Fixed or Survival).

C. ELiTe ELT Configurations

(1) ELiTe ELT in the AUTOMATIC FIXED CONFIGURATION

In this configuration, ELiTe is an Automatic Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) distress beacon.
ELiTe TRANSMITTER can be removed (example for maintenance) and ELiTe AF-BRACKET remains
installed and connected onboard the A/C (reliability improvement).

ELiTe TRANSMITTER gets the relevant COSPAS-SARSAT Identification from ELiTe Coding Tag located on
ELiTe AF-BRACKET.

In this Automatic Fixed (AF) configuration, It can be triggered manually (either from remote control panel
located in the cockpit or from ELiTe TRANSMITTER keypad) or automatically by means of an acceleration
sensor (G-switch, located on ELiTe AF-BRACKET) in accordance to EUROCAE ED-62A / RTCA DO-204A
standards.
Any encoding User, User Location and Standard Location protocols defined by Cospas/Sarsat can be used
in this configuration including country code assignation.
When ELiTe AF-BRACKET is connected to A/C +28 Vdc and A/C ARINC 429 Data Bus, it can receive the
A/C location (Latitude & Longitude). This information is then incorporated in the Cospas-Sarsat Identification
encoded as “Long”. Message location accuracy transmitted is truncated to 4’ of angle (about 5 Km) for User
Location protocol or 4” of angle (about 500 m) for Standard Location protocol as specified by Cospas­Sarsat).
Basic User Protocols can be use with the Automatic Fixed configuration when there is no possibility to get
access to location data from the A/C.

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ELiTe TRANSMITTER
P/N 12N67880

ELiT e AF BRACKET

ELiTe Coding Tag

Battery Pack
compartment

P/N 12N67890, is
located on
ELiT e AF BRACKET
under
ELiTe TRANSMITTER

P/N 12N67900

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Figure 2

ELiTe Automatic Fixed (AF) – Presentation

Access to

ELiTe Coding Tag

Metallic
Strap

Access to
External Antenna (BNC)

ELiTe AF-BRACKET
Internal 406 & 121.5 MHz

antenna

Internal GNSS

antenna)

Display and
Battery Pack

Automatic Activation module (G-Switch)

CORRECT AUTOMATIC FIXED OPERATIONS.

White Flash

Three

Remote Control Panel (RCP),
A/C ARINC 429 Bus,
A/C +28 Vdc

CAUTION : THIS MODULE IS MANDATORY FOR

LED (qty 2)

colored
LED

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device
(receiver &

(Content C/S ID)

CAUTION :
THIS PART IS
MANDATORY
FOR CORRECT
AUTOMATIC FIXED
OPERATIONS.

keyboard controls

Figure 3

ELiTe Automatic Fixed - Sub Components

ELiTe TRANSMITTER
Connector

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(2) ELiTe ELT in the SURVIVAL CONFIGURATION

In Survival (S) configuration it can be triggered manually from ELiTe TRANSMITTER keypad in accordance
with EUROCAE ED-62A / RTCA DO-204A standards.
In addition ELiTe ELT proposes another mean of activation using a water sensor located on ELiTe
TRANSMITTER.

NOTE: It is not considered as “Automatic activation” per ICAO standard.
NOTE: This water sensor is inoperative in automatic fixed configurations.
Any encoding User Location or Standard Location protocols defined by COSPAS/SARSAT (C/S) can be

used in this configuration including country code assignation.
NOTE: Basic User protocols cannot be used with the Survival configuration as it not type approved by

Cospas-Sarsat.

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ELiTe TRANSMITTER

ELiTe Float
P/N 15N62610

ELiTe S-BRACKET
P/N 12N67910

ELiTe Coding Tag

ELiTe TRANSMITTER

ELiTe S-BRACKET Closed

& visual inspection)

(a) Standard solution using ELiTe S-BRACKET

In this configuration ELiTe is a Survival Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) distress beacon.
ELiTe TRANSMITTER can be removed (example for maintenance) and ELiTe S-BRACKET remains
installed onboard the A /C. There is no connection/wiring with the A/C in this configuration.
ELiTe TRANSMITTER gets the relevant COSPAS-SARSAT Identification from ELiTe Coding Tag stored and
located in an internal foam of ELiTe S-BRACKET.
ELiTe TRANSMITTER equipped with ELiTe Float shall be removed from ELiTe S-BRACKET for correct
distress signal transmission to Cospas-Sarsat satellite (not intended to remain in the bracket while activated)

as installed onboard A/C.
NOTE: It is made of textile,

so it is easy to verify if
ELiTe TRANSMITTER is
present or not inside (touch

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Figure 4

Survival – ELiTe S-BRACKET Sub Components

P/N 12N67880)
(includes Water Sensor
for additional
Activation)

P/N 12N67890
(contains C/S ID)Is
located inside
ELiTe SBRACKET
under

ELiTe TRANSMITTER

ELiTe Float
P/N 15N62610

ELiTe Coding Tag

ELiTe TRANSMITTER

ELiTe S-Bag Closed as

& visual inspection)

ELiTe S-Bag
P/N 12N67910

(b) Alternative solution using ELiTe S-Bag

ELTA can propose an alternative Survival solution replacing the ELiTe S-BRACKET by ELiTe S-Bag.

Concept is similar (same materials), but there is no mean for A/C fixation and ELiTe S-Bag is equipped with

a Velcro strap allowing an easier transportation.

In this configuration ELiTe is a Survival Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) distress beacon.
ELiTe TRANSMITTER can be removed (example for maintenance) and ELiTe S-Bag may or may not remain
installed onboard the A /C. There is no connection/wiring with the A/C in this configuration.

ELiTe TRANSMITTER gets the relevant COSPAS-SARSAT Identification from ELiTe Coding Tag stored and
located in an internal foam of ELiTe S-Bag.

ELiTe TRANSMITTER equipped with ELiTe Float shall be removed from ELiTe S-Bag for correct distress

signal transmission to Cospas-Sarsat satellite (not intended to remain in the bag while activated).

installed onboard A/C.
NOTE: It is made of textile,

so it is easy to verify if
ELiTe TRANSMITTER is
present or not inside (touch

Figure 5
Survival – ELiTe S-Bag Sub Components

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P/N 12N67880)
(includes Water Sensor
for additional
Activation)

P/N 12N67890
(contains C/S ID)Is
located inside
ELiTe SBRACKET
behind

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D. ELiTe installed overall dimensions

74.6 mm
(max)

249.5 mm (max)

249.5 mm (max)

145.4 mm

145.4 mm

(1) ELiTe in automatic fixed configuration

Mandatory required for correct Automatic Fixed operation:

• One ELiTe TRANSMITTER,

• One ELiTe AF-BRACKET

• One ELiTe Coding Tag

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(max)

(max)

Figure 6

ELiTe Automatic Fixed (AF) Configuration - Overall Dimensions

(2) ELiTe in Survival configuration (standard)

97 mm
(max)

279 mm (max)

249.5 mm (max)

199 mm

(max)

Figure 7

ELiTe Survival Configuration - Overall Dimensions

Mandatory required for correct Survival operation:

• One ELiTe TRANSMITTER,

• One ELiTe Float

• One ELiTe S-BRACKET

• One ELiTe Coding Tag

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(3) ELiTe in Survival configuration (alternative)

205 mm
(max)

300 mm (max)

130 mm
(max)

300 mm (max)

Figure 8

ELiTe Survival (Bag) – Alternative Solution – Overall Dimensions

Mandatory required for correct Survival operation:

• One ELiTe TRANSMITTER,

• One ELiTe Float

• One ELiTe S-Bag

• One ELiTe Coding Tag

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E. Characteristics (Ref. Fig. 3)

(1)Approvals

ELiTe is COSPAS/SARSAT approved (TAC # 291), first issue dated 4 October 2017, see Appendix A page
1, for potential updated issue access the Cospas-Sarsat web site:

http://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/beacons-pro/experts-beacon-information/approved-beacon-models-tacs

ELiTe meets EUROCAE ED-62A, RTCA DO-204A standards
ELiTe is ETSO C126b & ETSO C142a (ETSO N° EASA.21O.10063323 & EASA.21O.10063324 dated 06

October 2017, see Appendix A page 3)
In application of the current bilateral agreement between EASA and FAA in place, ELiTe is considered to

be TSO C126b and TSO C142a.

(a)Proposed non ETSO functions for Automatic Fixed configuration are (not listed by order of importance):

– Actual location from internal GNSS receiver (internal navigation device) no safety effect,
– Actual location from A/C ARINC 429 data bus (external navigation device) no safety effect,
– Provision Activation by discret input “Pre-alert”,
– Internal dual frequency (121.5 MHZ -406.040 MHz ) antenna,
– External – internal antenna switching,
– External – internal navigation device switching,
– Flash white LED (strobe light),
– LCD Display,
– Embedded maintenance follow up functions (log),
– C/S identification with RFID Tag,
– Auto Armament function,
– Embedded battery pack follow up ( date of manufacture, expiry date, remaining capacity, number of

self-test, cumulative distress transmission time),

– ATA Spec 2000 RFID tag (Part identification).

(b)Proposed non ETSO functions for Survival configuration are (not listed by order of importance):

– Actual location from internal GNSS receiver (internal navigation device) no safety effect,
– Water Activation,
– Internal dual frequency (121,5 MHZ -406 MHz ) antenna,
– Flash white LED (strobe light),
– LCD Display,
– Embedded maintenance follow up functions (log),
– C/S identification with RFID Tag,
– Auto Armament function,
– Embedded battery pack follow up ( date of manufacture, expiry date, remaining capacity, number of

self-test, cumulative distress transmission time),
– GNSS self-test,
– ATA Spec 2000 RFID tag (Part identification),

(2)Physical characteristics Automatic Fixed Configuration

Height : 74.6 mm (max)
Width : 145.4 mm (max)
Length : 249.5 mm (max)
Weight : 1.6 kg maximum

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(3)Physical characteristics Basic Survival Configuration (ELiTe S-BRACKET)

Height : 97 mm (max)
Width : 199 mm (max)
Length : 279 mm (max)
Weight : 1.8 kg maximum

(4)Physical characteristics Alternative Survival Configuration (ELiTe S-Bag)

Height : 130 mm (max)
Width : 205 mm (max)
Length : 300 mm (max)
Weight : 1.8 kg maximum

(5)General characteristics

(a)External antenna

– Omnidirectionnal 121.5 – 406.040 MHz dual-frequency antenna, 50Ω access (for Automatic Fixed

configuration),
– conforms to COSP AS/SARSAT and EUROCAE ED-62A/RTCA DO-204A specifications.

(b)Internal secondary antenna

– Omnidirectionnal 121.5 – 406.040 MHz dual-frequency,
– conforms to COSP AS/SARSAT and EUROCAE ED-62A/RTCA DO-204A specifications. For Survival

configuration,
– Can be considered as “Backup” solution for Automatic Fixed Configuration

(c)Power supply

WARNING : BATTERY PACK FOR ELITE ARE MADE OF HIGH ENERGY NON RECHARGEABLE
LITHIUM “D” CELLS. IT SHOULD BE MANIPULATED WITH PRECAUTION. MISUSE OR
MISHANDLING MAY RESULT IN HARD INJURIES (CELLS IN ACCORDANCE WITH RTCA DO-227).

Do not forget to follow these recommendations recalled on the battery pack label:

– Do not Charge,
– Do not heat above +85°C,
– Do not incinerate,
– Do not short-circuit,
– Do not remove when discharged,
– Do not expose contents to water,
– Do not disassemble,
– Do not puncture,
– Do not try to repair/exchange internal cells

High energy batteries (2 series-“D” cell connected in a pack), activable for 5 years. Life duration 24 hours
30 minutes on 406.040 MHz and greater than 60 hours on 121.5 MHz, both at -20°C..

– Voltage : 6 VDC,
– capacity : 12.6 A.h,
– ELTA P/N : 15N63626
– Non rechargeable lithium manganese dioxide LiMMNNOO

(solid cathode),

22

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– battery servicing kit available: 17N20439, kit for one ELT.
NOTE: Do not substitute such cells or pack by any other even if they are of the same size, capacity and

voltage. Using any other source of battery will invalidate the current ETSO granted to this ELT and
ELTA will decline any responsibility in term of performance and safety.

(d) Radio-electrical characteristics

1 406 MHz satellite transmitter

– ITU Emission Type : 16K0G1D
– Frequency : 406.040 MHz,
– transmitter power : 5 W,
– modulation : "L" two-phase,
– transmission recurrence : 50 s +/- 2.5 s,
– transmission duration : 440 or 520 ms for Automatic Fixed configuration and 520 ms only for

Survival configuration.

– external antenna gain : 0 dBi.

2 Associated homing transmitter

– ITU Emission Type : 3K20A3X
– Frequency : 121.5 MHz,
– 121.5 MHz transmitter power : 160 mW (Automatic Fixed) & 180 mW (Survival),
– Modulation : AM , from, 1200 Hz to 400 Hz,

4 periods per second,

– External antenna gain : > 1 dBi.

(e)Environment characteristics

– Operating temperatures : -20°C to +55°C,
– Storage temperatures : -55°C to +85°C.

NOTE: Ambient temperature is recommended for ELT storage in order to lower the battery pack self-

discharge rate.

(f)Source of position data management (only applicable to Automatic Fixed configuration)

In this configuration ELiTe TRANSMITTER can potentially access two types of position data.
The primary one is issued from the A/C ARINC 429 data Bus (when present).
The second one (back up) is issued from its internal GNSS receiver that may become operational after
the crash (probable presence of big “holes” in the A/C structure allowing potential sky view).

Upon activation of ELiTe ELT, ELiTe TRANSMITTER is acquiring A/C position through the ARINC 429
(labels 310 & 311).
If this information is available, it incorporates this position in the transmitted Cospas-Sarsat distress
message (Long message, User Location or Standard Location Protocols as selected by the operator).
If not present at the date of activation, the default position value is encoded and transmitted in the
Cospas-Sarsat distress message.
When this information is lost (after the crash for example, ARINC 429 will stop its operation – no more
A/C power), ELiTe TRANSMITTER is waiting 20 minutes (lost confirmation delay) then activates its
internal GNSS for a maximum of 15 minutes trying to get a good quality position FIX.

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