EMERGENCY BEACON CORPORATION
July 2022, Rev 8
3. Observe the manner in which the current battery is situated within
the ELT. The new battery must be installed in the same physical
orientation as the current battery.
4. Remove the plastic U strip spacer.
5. Grasp battery connectors, and pull apart. Do not pull on the wires or
they may be damaged! The battery pack is a Class 9 hazardous
material. Dispose of according to local regulations.
6. Check for corrosion on the battery connector, the BNC connector,
and D-Sub connector. Clean as required.
7. Insert new battery with label facing up
, and remove “Replace Battery
By” label
. Tightly mate connectors.
8. Install plastic U strip spacer.
9. Install the “R
eplace Battery B
y” label, on the side of the ELT.
10. Reinstall back cover, and antenna.
11. Perform tests as per Section 6. Install ELT into mount.
The Part Number for a replacement battery pack is GS-46.
CAUTIONS:
This battery pack is comprised of 3 lithium manganese dioxide cells.
Do not disassemble the battery pack. Do not short circuit. Lithium is
flammable. Do not dispose of the battery pack in or near fire or flame.
The conditions and tests required for this TSO approval of this battery
are minimum performance standards. It is the responsibility of those
desiring to install this battery in a specific class of aircraft to determine
that the aircraft installation conditions are within the TSO standards.
The battery may be installed only if further evaluation by the applicant
documents an acceptable installation and is approved by the
administrator. Lithium battery safety concerns include the possibility of
fire, venting violently, and venting toxic gases.
Battery Specifications:
System: ................................................ Non-rechargeable Lithium
Manganese Dioxide
Nominal Open Circuit Voltage ............. 9.8 VDC, Red lead positive
Total Lithium Content .......................... 10.2 grams
Nominal Size ........................................
H = 2.53” W =1.42” L
= 4.14”
Nominal Weight ................................... Approximately 1.2 lbs.
Certification .......................................... TSO-C142
SECTION 12
REPAIRS
Should you experience any problems with your ELT, contact the
factory for advice. Should repairs become necessary, remove the
battery. Send the ELT, less battery, to the factory. EBC is the only
authorized repair facility. Please include a note describing the
problem. EBC will evaluate the unit and contact you with a repair
estimate. There is a nominal fee for this inspection unless the ELT is
under warranty.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:
1
–
Send the ELT without battery.
2
–
Enclose a note describing the problem, and if a new battery is
needed. Include your name, address and telephone number.
3
–
Pack well and insure.
The customer pays shipping costs to and from the factory.
Send the ELT to:
Emergency Beacon Corporation,
15 River Street
New Rochelle, New York, 10801, USA
SECTION 13
EBC-406HM SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequencies: .............. 406.028 MHz, 121.500 MHz,
and 243.000 MHz
Modulation 406 MHz:.................. Biphase L (16KOG1D)
Modulation 121.500 MHz: ......... Swept tone 1600 Hz to
300 Hz, 2-4 times/second
Output Power on 406 MHz: ........ 5W for 24 hours at
–
20 C
Output Power on 121.5 MHz: ..... 50 mW min for 50 hours at
–
20 C
Operating Temperature: ............. -20 C to +55 C
Battery Type: .............................. Li-MnO
2
Useful Battery Life: ..................... 5 years or 1 hour of cumulative use
Automatic Activation: .................. True 360° spherical 6 axis
G-switch system ......................... 5-
7 G’s
Altitude: ...................................... 50,000 ft
Decompression: ......................... 8000 ft to 50,000 ft
Over Pressure: .......................... -15,000 ft
Humidity: .................................... 95% for 144 hours
Shock Performance: .................. 500 Gs for 4ms; 100 Gs for 100ms
Vibration: ................................... Withstands 10 Gs
Immersion: ................................. 24 hours in salt water
Message Protocols: .................... Aviation User Protocol,
Serialized Aviation User Protocol
Activation Alerts .......................... LED and buzzer
Input Power ................................ No Aircraft Power Required
PHYSICAL FEATURES:
Size (ELT): .................................
H = 6.7” W = 2.9” D
= 2.5”
Total Weight: ............................. 2.75 lbs.
Case Material: ........................... Aluminum
Finish: ........................................ Flat Black
National Stock Numbers for the EBC-406HM Emergency Locator
Transmitter:
5821-01-560-7879 - EBC 406HM with BB-12M Mounting
Bracket.
6135-01-560-7877 - GS-46 Lithium Battery Pack
5985-01-560-7878 - Antenna, ANT-406T
5340-01-560-7876 - BB-12M Mounting Bracket (Standard
Bracket)
5340-01-564-5623 - BB-15M Mounting Tray (Alternate
Bracket)
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