ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc.
A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
Y1-03-0272 Rev. F
Company Confidential
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1.
Introduction
The Handheld Programmer and beacon reader module, installed in an Aceeca Meazura
MEZ1500 unit using Palm/Garnet 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/Garnet OS
software is highly recommended. The words
“
Meazura
MEZ1500
”
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 A3-06-2825 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, 453-1000, 453-2000 or A3-06-2825 ELT Test Set, the Artex Handheld
Programmer P/N A3-06-2824 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, 453-1000 or A3-06-2825 tester.
NOTE
: The Handheld Programmer uses entirely new and distinct software and will not
interface with the previous Artex Programming Software.
NOTE
: This manual does not describe other functions of the Meazura
MEZ1500/Palm
platform or other Palm
based applications that may be used.
Contact Aceeca at
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 (except for P/N A3-06-2825)
•
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