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DESCRIPTION, INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ME-183 NAV INTERFACE 453-0012

Document No.: 570-0001 Rev. -

Cobham Avionics

Artex Products

Artex Aircraft Supplies, Inc.

doing business as Cobham Avionics

14405 Keil Road NE Aurora, Oregon 97002 USA

Phone 503-678-7929, Fax 503-678-7930

E-mail

[email protected]

www.artex.net

Summary of Contents for 453-0012

Page 1: ...E 183 NAV INTERFACE 453 0012 Document No 570 0001 Rev Cobham Avionics Artex Products Artex Aircraft Supplies Inc doing business as Cobham Avionics 14405 Keil Road NE Aurora Oregon 97002 USA Phone 503 678 7929 Fax 503 678 7930 E mail info artex net www artex net ...

Page 2: ...OR CHANGE TITLE 07 14 09 2 07 14 09 3 07 14 09 4 07 14 09 5 07 14 09 6 07 14 09 7 07 14 09 8 07 14 09 9 07 14 09 10 07 14 09 11 07 14 09 12 07 14 09 13 07 14 09 14 07 14 09 15 07 14 09 16 07 14 09 17 07 14 09 18 07 14 09 19 07 14 09 20 07 14 09 21 07 14 09 ...

Page 3: ...Page 3 of 21 REVISION HISTORY REVISION ENGINEERING CHANGE ORDER DATE RELEASE 07 14 09 ...

Page 4: ...e Switch Harness 12 4 3 4 DB15 Plug Replacement 13 4 3 5 DB15 Plug Back Shell Sealing 15 4 3 6 Final Installation 15 5 ME 183 NAV INTERFACE TESTING 16 5 1 SELF TEST 16 5 1 1 Precautions 16 5 1 2 Self Test Procedure 16 5 2 POSITION DATA VERIFICATION 17 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 18 6 1 INSPECTION 18 6 2 TESTING 18 7 SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVALS 19 7 1 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS 19 7 ...

Page 5: ...scue SAR satellite message The ME 183 NAV is designed as a retrofit accessory for Artex ME406 Series ELT installations 1 1 System Advantages An ME406 ELT system with the ME 183 NAV interface retrofit kit installed contains a number of significant advantages over older technology ELT systems Greater Position Accuracy Figure 1 1 Position Data from a Single Beacon Transmission No Aircraft Power power...

Page 6: ...tional Overview The ME 183 NAV receives power from the GPS receiver via its data output Upon power up there is an initial 80 second charge time before the ME 183 NAV can respond to an ELT activation event The ME 183 NAV periodically receives position data from the GPS receiver and converts the position data to an ELT compatible format The ME 183 NAV stores position data in RAM and waits for a sign...

Page 7: ...on 4 5 5 4 The ELT must be activated within the 60 second timeframe for the ME 183 NAV to transmit position data to the ELT After the 60 second timeframe has lapsed the last known position is lost The ELT transmits a default message if it does not receive valid position data 1 4 Compatibility The ME 183 NAV is compatible with the following Artex ME406 Series ELTs ME406 ELT 453 6603 ME406 HM ELT 45...

Page 8: ...re compatible with the following requirements The ME 183 NAV is compatible with NMEA 0183 Artex recommends the use of a dedicated GPS data output channel for the ME 183 NAV 2 1 Data Output Requirements In order to receive data the ME 183 NAV requires Baud Rate fixed 4800 Parity None Data Bits 8 Stop Bits 1 2 2 NMEA 0183 Sentence Structure Requirements The ME 183 NAV accepts the following NMEA 0183...

Page 9: ...es Aircraft Alterations specifically Chapters 1 through 3 11 and 13 By signing the aircraft logbook or FAA Form 337 you are stating the installation has been performed in accordance with current FAR requirements and the steps and procedures outlined herein 3 2 Installation The ME 183 NAV plugs into the ELT between the remote switch harness DB15 plug and the ELT Data output from the GPS interfaces ...

Page 10: ... Reprogramming Adapter 455 6600 4 3 Installation Instructions The following subsections provide installation guidelines and instructions Differences in shielded and unshielded installations are noted where applicable 4 3 1 General Wiring and Grounding Considerations WARNING If ground or other connections are broken or otherwise damaged the ELT is still capable of automatic activation however The r...

Page 11: ...a composite airframe 14V 28V RED BLK HORN 452 6505 GPS TX RESET 1 RESET 2 EXTERNAL ON GSW0 GSW1 GROUND LIGHT AUDIO POWER NOTE PINS 6 9 ARE INTERNALLY TIED WITHIN THE REMOTE SWITCH ASSEMBLY SHIELD USED AS GROUND WIRE CABLE SHIELD UN SWITCHED POWER 9 6 13 14 5 12 7 2 8 5 2 7 1 3 6 8 9 FROM GPS DATA OUTPUT NOTE N C PINS 1 3 4 10 11 13 NOTE GPS GROUND MUST BE COMMON TO AIRCRAFT GROUND DB15 PLUG REMOTE...

Page 12: ...B15 PLUG PIN 7 AND MOLEX PLUG PIN 6 IS REQUIRED 4 3 3 GPS Data Output Interface with Remote Switch Harness Referring to the wiring diagrams in Subsection 4 3 2 install a GPS data output conductor as follows 1 Run a minimum 24 AWG conductor from the GPS data output to the remote switch harness DB15 plug 2 Connect the GPS end of the data conductor in accordance with the GPS manufacturer s recommenda...

Page 13: ...her conductors 2 Feed the cable and other conductors through the rubber grommet such that the raised collar end will fit inside the D Sub housing as shown in Figure 4 5 and Figure 4 7 3 Slide the grommet away from the cable and other conductor ends such that it does not interfere with soldering the conductors to the DB15 plug 4 Strip insulation from the conductors back approximately 1 8 0 125 5 Sp...

Page 14: ...able end of the D Sub housing with the raised collar step against the housing inside face as shown in Figure 4 7 10 Install the bracket washers supplied as part of the D Sub housing kit onto the thumbscrews 217 0001 NOTE The thumbscrews supplied with the housing kit are too short and are replaced by the longer thumbscrews supplied as part of the ME 183 NAV kit 11 Set the thumbscrews in place on th...

Page 15: ...ductors and covers the back of the plug 3 Reassemble the D Sub housing Subsection 4 3 4 Steps 8 14 4 3 6 Final Installation CAUTION When handling the ME 183 NAV and ELT take precautions in accordance with Subsection 3 3 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions Referring to Figure 4 8 1 Install sealant strip 850 0814 in the ELT DB15 receptacle as follows if one is not already installed from a previo...

Page 16: ...ates comply with local and or national regulations for testing of ELTs 5 1 2 Self Test Procedure Initiate an ME406 ELT self test as follows 1 Tune a receiver usually the aircraft radio to 121 5 MHz 2 Verify the on board GPS is active and has acquired a valid position 3 Allow 80 seconds after GPS activation for the ME 183 NAV to charge 4 Set the ELT remote switch to the ON position and listen for 3...

Page 17: ...formed if the 406 MHz signal can be properly shielded inside a screen room or container If the 406 MHz live burst is received by an SAR satellite the signal will be interpreted as an actual emergency signal In order to read position data with a beacon test set the following criteria must be met The aircraft GPS system must be powered on for at least 80 seconds prior to ELT activation and The ELT m...

Page 18: ... be heard immediately CAUTION When handling the ME 183 NAV and ELT take precautions in accordance with Subsection 3 3 Electrostatic Discharge ESD Precautions Perform the following inspections 1 Remove the ME 183 NAV 2 Inspect unit for visible damage 3 Inspect electrical connections for corrosion bent or broken pins and other evidence of damage 4 Check security and condition of the GPS data output ...

Page 19: ...ION DESCRIPTION C4 D1 4 0 Temperature and Altitude X 4 5 4 In Flight Loss of Cooling B 5 0 Temperature Variation A 6 0 Humidity DO 204 7 0 Shock DO 204 8 0 Vibration X 9 0 Explosion Proofness S 10 0 Waterproofness X 11 0 Fluids Susceptibility X 12 0 Sand Dust X 13 0 Fungus Resistance X 14 0 Salt Spray X 15 0 Magnetic Effect X 16 0 Power Input X 17 0 Voltage Spike Z 18 0 Audio Frequency Conducted S...

Page 20: ...t 15 240 m Flammability 1 second UL 94 V 0 7 2 Physical Specifications Table 7 3 provides physical data for the ME 183 NAV Table 7 3 Physical Specifications PARAMETER CHARACTERISTICS Weight 4 oz 113 g Dimensions 1 8 x 1 5 x 0 7 in 46 x 38 x 18 mm 7 3 Communications Specifications Table 7 4 provides communications requirements for the ME 183 NAV Table 7 4 Communications Specifications PARAMETER REQ...

Page 21: ...cy Locator Transmitter ELT ETSO 2C126 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitter ELT RTCA DO 160F Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment RTCA DO 178B Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification RTCA DO 204 Minimum Operational Performance Standards for 406 MHz Emergency Locator Transmitters ELT ...

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