570-2000, Rev. E, 453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
1.
Introduction
The Handheld Programmer and beacon reader module, installed in an Acceca Meazura
MEZ1000 unit using Palm OS
, is designed to program any Artex 406 MHz Emergency
Locator Transmitter (ELT), as well as decode and display the encoded 406 MHz message.
When used as a reader, the programmer can be connected directly to the ELT or
monitored “over the air” using the whip antenna, if allowed by local and/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. The words “Meazura
MEZ1000”
are used throughout this document to describe the base Palm
unit.
NOTE
: The Artex Handheld Programmer does not program or decode PLBs or EPIRBs.
1.1
Application
The Handheld Programmer performs the functions of the Artex 453-1000 ELT Test Set,
with the added capability of programming ELTs. In all instances where existing and/or
previous Artex documentation makes reference to a 453-0131 Test Set, SARSAT Beacon
Test Set, or 453-1000 ELT Test Set, the Artex Handheld Programmer P/N 453-2000 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, using the operational instructions for the Handheld Programmer as
outlined in this manual. Screen views depicted in ELT manuals for the previous testers
(453-0131 or 453-1000) differ significantly from the Handheld Programmer. Refer to the
screen views shown in this manual and the actual display on the Handheld Programmer
when using documentation that refers to the 453-0131 or 453-1000 tester.
NOTE
: The Handheld Programmer uses entirely new and distinct software and will not
interface with the previous Artex Programming Software in any way, shape, or form.
NOTE
: This manual does not describe other functions of the Meazura
MEZ1000/Palm
platform or other Palm
based applications that may be used.
Contact Aceeca at
www.aceeca.com
for details and user guides.
1.2
Differences
The primary differences between the Sartech test set (ARG 5410 or Artex P/N 453-0131)
and the Handheld Programmer are:
Ability to program the ELT, not just read it
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
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