ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC.
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
DGL-1, DONGLE (453-4010)
570-4010 Rev. G
Company Confidential
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3.
Wiring
A.
General Considerations and Recommendations
CAUTION
:
IF GROUND OR OTHER CONNECTIONS ARE BROKEN OR OTHERWISE
DAMAGED, THE ELT IS STILL CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION;
HOWEVER, THE COCKPIT REMOTE SWITCH MAY BE INCAPABLE OF
RESETTING THE ELT AND OPERATION MAY NOT BE INDICATED ON THE
REMOTE SWITCH LED.
CAUTION
:
INCORRECT TERMINATION OF THE WIRING IN THE CONNECTORS MAY
DAMAGE THE DONGLE. VERIFY THE WIRING AGAINST THE WIRING
DIAGRAM AND PERFORM A CONTINUITY CHECK TO CONFIRM GOOD
CONNECTIONS AND PROPER PIN LOCATIONS.
1)
The following wiring and grounding considerations and recommendations are applicable:
a)
Minimum 22 AWG wire size.
b)
Shielding is recommended to help prevent EMI and RF interference.
c)
Use high quality conductor meeting MIL-W-16878, M22759, M27500, or a commercial equivalent
acceptable for use in aircraft applications.
d)
Provide a “Drip Loop” at the Dongle and the ELT receptacle to divert moisture from the connections.
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e)
All grounds must be common to aircraft ground.
2)
Minimum 24 AWG wire size for 24-bit address reprogramming ground wires.
3)
The Dongle is provided with a preassembled wiring harness (P/N 611-4010).
4)
If the Dongle is being installed with the ELT, refer to the ELT installation and operation manual and
coordinate the wiring installation.
5)
Refer to applicable ELT Description, Operation, Installation & Maintenance Manual for metal or
composite airframe installations.
