570-2000, Rev. E, 453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
2.
Hardware
The Handheld Programmer allows communication with any Artex 406 MHz ELT. It inverts
and raises the data signal from the ELT to an RS-232 signal level. This enables the ELT to
“talk” to the Handheld Programmer for programming and diagnostic purposes.
2.1
Overview
The following subsections provide an overview of the Handheld Programmer hardware:
2.1.1
Connections
The Handheld Programmer is fitted with two connectors (Figure 5):
A quick connect/disconnect circular connector for connecting the programming
cables. This connector is push-on/pull-off type.
CAUTION
: DO
NOT
TWIST THE CONNECTOR.
The built-in lock/release mechanism securely locks the mated connectors, while
allowing quick disconnection by simply pulling on the plug release collar. Molded-
in grooves prevent hand slippage when pulling on the connector.
Three cables are supplied with the Handheld Programmer to facilitate connection
to current Artex 406 MHz ELT models. The cables are:
611-0110 – For 110-406 and C406 Series; including the C406-1 and C406-2
Series, G406 series, B406 series (i.e., any Artex 406 MHz ELT using a 12-pin
Molex connector).
611-0111 – For C406-N/PA Series
611-0112 – For ME406 Series
The ELT reader portion of the Handheld Programmer uses a BNC connector to
allow connection of a 110-418 antenna or a direct-connect coax cable. See
Subsection 11.2 for optional equipment.
Figure 2: Handheld Programmer Connectors
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