ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
Page 53 of 67
Feb 28/2019
25-62-10
SUBTASK 25-62-10-450-003
D.
Cockpit Remote Switch 9-Pin Plug Installation
1)
Insert the wiring pins in the 151-5009 Molex 9-pin cockpit remote switch plug. See Figure 21 on page 51.
a)
Insert each harness female pin into the plug.
NOTE: Refer to the wire identification and pin relationships recorded in Step C.(4)(b).
NOTE: Terminal pins may be removed from the plug using Molex extraction tool 11030002, or
equivalent.
b)
Insert the remote switch power wire female pin into Pin 1 or Pin 3 of the plug, as appropriate for the
selected 14V or 28V power source.
c)
Insert the remote switch ground wire into Pin 9 of the plug.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-450-004
E.
Wiring Installation
1)
Route the remote switch harness wire bundle and breakout wiring through the airframe.
2)
Route the antenna coax cable through the airframe.
NOTE: A longer coax cable, up to 20 feet (6.1 m), may be fabricated if the cable provided is too
short. Use RG-142 or RG-400 coax cable.
3)
Support the wiring and coax cable by clamping or other suitable means, such that the wiring is properly
supported and protected from chaffing and strain. Refer to the aircraft manufacturer’s written instructions
or as described in AC 43.13-1, Chapter 11, § 9 through 12, as applicable.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-450-005
F.
Antenna Connection
1)
Connect the coax cable to the antenna, making sure the cable is routed and supported such that there is
no tensile load (i.e., strain) on the connection.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-450-006
G.
Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection
1)
Connect the remote switch power wire. If the wire is spliced, fabricate the splice in a manner acceptable
to the aircraft manufacturer or as described in AC 43.13-1, § 13.
NOTE: The power source provides energy for the remote switch assembly LED, but has no effect
on switch functions, as the switch will control the ELT with or without power.
NOTE: Power should be connected directly to the battery using a 1-amp in-line fuse or circuit
breaker; or an alternate un-switched source, such as the aircraft clock circuitry.
SUBTASK 25-62-10-450-007
H.
Remote Switch Alternate Power Source
1)
If the aircraft does not have an electrical system (i.e., no battery), it is permissible to fabricate a substitute
power source for the LED, as follows:
a)
Connect three suitably supported 9V alkaline batteries together in series.
b)
Connect the positive (+) side to Pin 3 of the remote switch connector.
c)
Connect the negative (
–
) side to aircraft ground, such that the circuit is complete.
d)
Check the battery voltage periodically and replace the batteries every two years.
e)
Note the alteration in the aircraft logbook.
