ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc.
A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
Y1-03-0272 Rev. F
Company Confidential
Page 40
3.
Select “
M
easure” from “Avionic Tools” screen
, as shown in Figure 20.
Figure 20: Avionic Tools Screen
4.
The screen will display “Waiting for Data”
, as shown in Figure 21, until a valid ELT
transmission is received.
Figure 21: Waiting for Data Screen
5.
Perform a “Self
-
Test” of the ELT by turning the ELT local or remote switch from
“OFF/ARMED” to “ON” for no more than 3 sweeps of the 121.5/243 MHz
signal and
then switch back to “OFF/ARMED”.
•
For the ELT 345 and ELT 1000, simply place the ELT in the test position and
release.
•
For the ELT 3000 and ELT 4000, hold the ELT in the test position until you see
the LED flash and then release.
6.
If the received
data is invalid, then “Message Error!” will be displayed
. This may
indicate excessive distance from the ELT antenna if testing externally.
•
0-30 feet distance from the ELT antenna is recommended, although distances
up to 50 feet are possible (as allowed).
•
The ELT internal 406 MHz oscillator may need to warm up.
7.
Repeat the ELT test if necessary.
8.
Select “D
one
” to save
the message and proceed. A new message will not over-write
the old message. The message will be automatically saved to a database for later
review.
9.
Press “
C
lear” or
the right arrow key to clear screen for next message.
