ARTEX 455-9100 ELT Test Set Operations Manual - For
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1. 29 eS E E A A E EO 2 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 to2. ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 Page 5 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 The combination of the off the shelf Meazura MEZ1000 with a custom module that contains the Artex programming hardware interface results in the Artex ETS Note Aceeca also refers to the MEZ1000 as an RDA for Rugged Digital Assistant this terminology is encountered on the Aceeca web site and in their l
3. ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 TABLE OF CONTENTS ENUFOGUCTION sacacecivdnascdindinsteianivtisvaiin teint Application Features ETS w Antenna Hardware Operation cccsccscssesscesesseneesensenseneeseeseeseaseneesseesaees D Meazura Operation wicsciiccccctsccscecsesccscesscssenccssccendesscessesectsscres O Controls Palm Desktop Software Sarcalc Desktop Battery Usage Battery Warnings Battery Storage Battery Charging Recycle and Disposal Methods Using the ELT Reader iss iscictsessuvecsevedsencdaets cuewesneinewenswotuewdss AZ ETS Main Screen View Software Screen View Waiting for Data Screen View Example of Standard Location Data View Example of 24 Bit Address Data View Reader Database Deleting Database Screen Views ELT Reader Preferences Preferences Screen View Printing Messages ELT Test Set Unit scasecscisdeecicccicericieeaseuecinccstraidsaciceseartsececeins LO Meazura MEZ 1000 Specifications sia i2isocdiic alee wheat yi aseaghcassesteviatar aveueatoanstacioawaeen 20 ETS Module Specifications cshicaseres tien a E E E 20 Calibration System Component Part Numbers cccsesseseeeesseeesesseeeeseees QL Optional Equipment ssssus2222225 2L Troubleshooting Guide sssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 Technical AssisStanCe sssssssssnnn1u1 5 29 Warranty Information ssssssss2121212
4. 570 1000 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 Page 11 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 EXTENDED TESTING OF THE 406 MHZ ELT SIGNAL MUST BE PERFORMED DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE READER WITH PROPER SIGNAL ATTENUATION AND OR RF SHIELDING SEE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The supplied Sarcalc program version 2 33 or higher sarcalc prc is pre installed on the Meazura unit in ROM memory Select the Sarcalc program by tapping the Sarcalc icon shown on next page Note The exact location of your Sarcalc icon may vary depending on what other programs or applications are loaded on your Test Set Select Measure from the initial screen Connect
5. 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 prc must be installed on the base Meazura unit for printing to function PalmPrint or SCSPrint are available from Stevens Creek Software LLC P O Box 2126 Cupertino CA 95015 Fax 1 603 698 4777 www stevenscreek com Printing preferences are selected from the main Meazura screen by selecting PalmPrint or SCSPrint and then choosing Infrared or serial connections and choosing an appropriate printer type Poorly formatted or illegible text may be caused by incorrect serial port speed or printer type selection For more information contact the printer software vendor Page 18 of 24 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 Additional operating information can be found in the Aceeca documents MEZ1000 Quick Reference User Guide and M
6. the equipment and store it in a place with a low humidity and low temperature Battery Charging Do not charge the battery for more than 2 to 3 hours overcharging can actually drain the battery The lithium ion battery can provide between 300 500 charge discharge cycles The lithium ion battery is certainly different from most other rechargeable batteries as charging from a partially charged battery keeps the battery in great condition whereas other batteries prefer to be fully discharged each time before recharging again Fully discharging the lithium ion battery should be avoided wherever possible For most users charging the battery at the end of each day would be the ideal choice The lithium ion battery pack typically lasts about 2 3 years but potentially longer if cared for in the right way _When charging the battery use dedicated chargers and follow the specified conditions _Do not use or charge the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the temperature may exceed 60 C _ Stop charging the battery if charging is not completed within the specified time _ Thoroughly read this manual before charging the battery _ The battery can be charged within a 0 C to 45 C temperature range _ Use the battery only in the specified equipment _Do not charge the battery in a place where static electricity is generated or let the battery touch something that is statically charged Page 10 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC
7. 10 1200 Desktop Software for ELT Test Set CD ROM 1 ea 570 1000 Manual ELT Test Set Operation Any of the above part numbers may be ordered as a replacement or as a separate line item Contact the Artex Sales department at 1 800 547 8901 for details Optional Equipment If national or local regulations require that the ELT be attenuated and or directly connected to the ETS the following parts may be used 500 3000 Attenuator 30 dB 500 3200 Attenuator 20 dB 611 9010 Cable Coax 6 ft TPS to BNC For Dual Output ELT 611 6013 Cable Coax BNC to BNC For Single Ouput ELT Commercial equivalents of any of these parts may also be used Page 21 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC Troubleshooting Guide 570 1000 SYMPTOM LIKELY CAUSE ACTION Meazura is locked up programs will not respond Various Perform soft reset by holding down both the power and backlight keys simultaneously will perform a soft reset the Meazura stops what it was doing and restarts All applications and data stored in the handheld are retained Meazura will not respond to soft reset Various Perform hard reset by doing a soft reset but keeping the power key held down until the Palm Powered logo appears A confirmation message is displayed asking the user to confirm the hard reset whereby pressing the up arrow key will proceed with the process A hard reset does everything a soft reset does but al
8. EZ1000 HotSync Configuration Guide located on the CD ROM disc provided as Artex P N 510 1200 Page 19 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Meazura MEZ1000 Specifications Operating System Palm OS 4 1 2 Memory 16MB SDRAM 4MB Flash Display 160x160 pixel grayscale backlit Communications USB cable provided Serial 1 2 115Kbs IrDA Infrared 1 2 115 2Kbs Battery 3 6V Li Ion 1900mAh Sealing IP67 submersible to 1 meter 30 min Current Consumption 21 mA backlight off unit ON excluding module 2 mA Sleep mode Contact Aceeca at www aceeca com for more information on the base Aceeca Meazura unit or for additional accessories ETS Module Specifications 406 receiver range 60dBm to 36dBm 5W Power source Meazura internal battery Decoding per COSPAS SARSAT C S T 001 Issue 3 Rev 5 Current Consumption 10mA unit ON lt 100nA Sleep mode Calibration The ETS is factory calibrated and does not require periodic re calibration Page 20 of 24 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 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 5
9. FT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 _Do not heat or throw the battery into a fire _Do not use or store the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the temperature may be over 60 C _Do not put the battery in your pocket or in a bag together with metal objects such as necklaces hairpins coins or screws Do not store the battery with such objects _Do not short circuit the and terminals with a metal object such as a needle necklace or hairpin _Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object such as a nail _Do not hit with a hammer step on throw drop or allow the battery to undergo other such strong shock _Do not disassemble or modify the battery _Do not solder the battery directly _Do not use a battery that is severely scarred or deformed Battery Storage Unlike NiCad Nickel Cadmium batteries or NiMH Nickel metal Hydride batteries lithium ion batteries should be charged early and often Never use battery maintenance software to maintain your battery as this can reduce the life of your battery Li ion batteries should be kept cool They should not be subjected to freezing temperatures Aging will occur much faster at high temperatures such as a hot car and wi
10. To buy sell or trade in this product click on the link below http www avionteg com ARTEX 455 9100 406MHz ELT Test set aspx AvionTEq OBOmBODBOBOEDO Test with full trust A RIEX f A sna Group company ELT TEST SET ETS OPERATION MANUAL 570 1000 Revision A Proprietary Information This document discloses subject matter in which Artex Aircraft Supplies INC has proprietary rights Neither receipt nor possession thereof confers or transfers any right to reproduce or disclose the document any part thereof any information therein or any physical article or device or practice any method or process except by written permission from or written agreement with Artex Aircraft Supplies INC Artex Aircraft Supplies INC 14405 KEIL ROAD NE AURORA OR 97002 Phone 503 678 7929 Fax 503 678 7930 www artex net ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Revision History REVISION CHANGE DATE RELEASE 10 20 04 A DCN 2803 07 10 06 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
11. e 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 The number of records kept can be changed by selecting Prefs from the initial Sarcalc screen see Preferences The database can be erased by deleting the database SarcalcDB from the main Meazura screen as shown below Tap the upper left hand corner of the main screen to show the App pull down screen select Delete and then select SarcalcDB to delete Individual records cannot be erased Deleting Database Screen Views Page 16 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 ELT Reader Preferences If Prefs is selected from the initial Sarcalc screen see below the following items may be selected Readings to keep 10 20 100 1000 Maximum number of readings to store in the database ICAO Format Octal Hex Decimal Format of ICAO Address display Display Full Address checked unchecked Check for display of full ELT message bits 9 144 30 Hex digits or leave unchecked to display only bits 26 85 15 Hex digits Preferences Screen View Page 17 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Printing Messages The message may be printed via IR or serial connection by selecting Print
12. eshooting 22 U User name 7 Using Reader 12 W Warranty 23 Page 24 of 24
13. iterature Controls The Meazura is controlled with the buttons shown below Power Button Backlight Button The Power Button is used to turn the unit off and on and when used with the Backlight Button is used for reset functions described later in this manual Operation of the PalmOS functions of the Meazura unit are described in great detail in the Aceeca Meazura MEZ1000 User Guide available free for download at www aceeca com Page 6 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 It is possible to use more than one Meazura or Palm device with the same computer but attention must be given to the selection of appropriate user names when transferring data to and from different units The Palm software identifies the User Name when the Palm Desktop application is installed on a PC Only one User Name can be used with the Artex applications Sarcalc Desktop The Sarcalc Desktop application SarCalc Desktop V1 2 or higher may also be installed on a PC available free for download at www artex net Once installed the enti
14. ities 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 The fourth line will contain the ELT identifying data The ELT identifying data will consist of one of the following serial number aircraft 24 bit ICAO address aircraft registration number ELT type will be displayed ELT and also any auxiliary locating device 121 5 MHz ELT If the ELT includes a navigation function the position will be displayed in latitude longitude Note The received 406 MHz frequency is not displayed The message will be time stamped Example of Standard Location Data View 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 Page 14 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 Example of 24 Bit Address Data View Page 15 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Reader Database All recorded messages are automatically saved to a database up to 1000 records Select Review from th
15. ll reduce the life of your battery Purchase a Li Ion battery pack only when you need a replacement ensuring you receive a fresh battery pack _ Stop using the battery if it exhibits abnormal heat odor color deformation or is in an abnormal condition _ Keep away from fire immediately when leakage or foul odor is detected _ If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes wash well with fresh water immediately _ If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes do not rub your eyes Wash them well with clean water and consult a doctor immediately _ Before using the battery be sure to read the user s manual and cautions on Page 9 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 handling thoroughly _ For information on installing and removing the battery from equipment thoroughly read the user s manual for the specific equipment _ Batteries have life cycles so if the time that the battery is powering the equipment becomes much shorter than usual the battery life is at an end Replace the battery with a new one _ Remove a battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately _ When the battery is discarded make it non conducting by applying vinyl tape to the and terminals The battery must either be discarded as specified by local regulations or put it in the recycling box of a store that is cooperating in the recycling of rechargeable batteries _When not using the battery for an extended period remove it from
16. re Sarcalc or Artex database can be reviewed Note The Meazura unit must be HotSync d with the Palm Desktop software to load the database from the Meazura unit to the PC Once sync d the database can be opened on the PC by starting the SarCalcDesk exe application and opening the database from the file menu The Palm HotSync will usually store the database file in C ProgramFiles Palm Artex Backup where Artex is the Meazura user name Be sure to use the Artex user name whenever performing a HotSync All Artex provided software is loaded to the Meazura using this user name The database will be named SarcalcDB PDB If the Meazura was set up on the PC with a different User Name than Artex check the folder for that User Name to locate the Backup file to find the Sarcalc and Artex database information Hot Sync Once installed and configured the Palm Desktop Software will allow installation of additional software applications as well as performing the hot sync function to transfer data to and from the ETS Meazura unit Artex provides a USB cable 452 0103 to connect to a PC The hot sync function is accessed by tapping the Page 7 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 Page 8 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRA
17. so erases all programs data patches and user information Meazura will not power on Dead battery Charge battery for at least 2 hours Meazura will not reset either soft or hard Defective Meazura unit Return unit to Artex Meazura will not power on with known good battery Defective Meazura unit Return unit to Artex Page 22 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Technical Assistance Please be sure to thoroughly read this manual If assistance is required contact Artex Aircraft Supplies in the United States at 503 678 7929 or email to info artex net 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 artex net for more details Page 23 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC Aceeca 6 20 Application 1 B Battery life 20 Battery Pack 9 Calibration 20 Controls 6 D Database Reader 16 fF Features 3 H Hardware 5 Hot Sync 7 Introduction Meazura 1 6 570 1000 0O Optional Equipment 21 P Palm Desktop 7 Part Numbers 21 Preferences Reader 17 Printing Messages 18 R Reset hard 22 Reset soft 22 ega Sarcalc Desktop 7 Sarcalc software 12 Specifications 20 Ta Table of Contents ii Technical Assistance 23 Troubl
18. 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 Page 1 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 Page 2 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 Features All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded Reception of 406 025 MHz or 406 028 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 Page 3 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 ETS w Antenna Page 4 of 24
19. the reader to the ELT directly with a coax cable no attenuator required for test set or connect the whip antenna Page 12 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 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 5 243 MHz signal and then switch back to OFF ARMED If the received data is invalid then Message Error will be displayed This may indicate excessive distance from the ELT antenna if testing externally 0 30 feet distance from the ELT antenna is recommended although distances up to 50 feet are possible as allowed The ELT internal 406 MHz oscillator may also need to warm up Repeat the ELT test if necessary Software Screen View Page 13 of 24 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES INC 570 1000 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 author
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