ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
Page 9 of 72
Mar 19/15
25-62-30
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 ELT Orthogonal Axes ........................................................................................................... 11
Figure 2 ME406 Series ELT and Mounting Tray Assembly.................................................................... 19
Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View ................................................................................................... 19
Figure 4 Buzzer ................................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 5 Battery Pack Assembly ........................................................................................................ 20
Figure 6 Antennas ............................................................................................................................ 20
Figure 7 ELT Operational Flow Diagram ............................................................................................. 21
Figure 8 Performance Testing Equipment Setup ................................................................................. 30
Figure 9 Current Draw Test Setup ..................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10 406 MHz Message Example ................................................................................................ 33
Figure 11 ELT Removal Sequence ..................................................................................................... 39
Figure 12 Battery Pack Removal ........................................................................................................ 40
Figure 13 ME406 Series ELT Outline and Dimensions ......................................................................... 45
Figure 14 ME406 Metal Strap Minimum Clearance Dimensions ............................................................ 46
Figure 15 Typical Mounting Tray Installation ...................................................................................... 47
Figure 16 Rod Antenna 110-338 and Whip Antenna 110-773 Outlines and Dimensions ......................... 49
Figure 17 Remote Switch Outline and Dimensions .............................................................................. 50
Figure 18 Buzzer Outline and Dimensions .......................................................................................... 51
Figure 19 Metal Airframe Wiring Diagrams ......................................................................................... 53
Figure 20 Composite Airframe Wiring Diagrams ................................................................................. 54
Figure 21 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement ................................................................................. 55
Figure 22 D-Sub Plug Assembly ........................................................................................................ 57
Figure 23 ELT Installation Sequence .................................................................................................. 59
Figure 24 Velcro Strap Installation & Inspection ................................................................................. 60
Figure 25 Battery Pack Installation .................................................................................................... 62
Figure 26 ELT Orthogonal Axes ......................................................................................................... 64
Figure 27 ME406 Series ELT Main Assembly and Installation ............................................................... 70
Figure 28 Electrical Components ....................................................................................................... 71
Figure 29 Antennas .......................................................................................................................... 72