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2.
Tap “Prefs” on the drop-down menu and select the following preferences, as
applicable:
24-Bit Address Format – Select either Octal or Hex
Label Writer – Select Dymo or Brady/Datamax
Clear Database – Erases all saved programming messages
3.
Tap “Done” when finished to return to main menu.
4.4
Programmer Database
The Handheld Programmer retains up to 1000 records of programmed ELTs.
NOTE
: The programming operation must be successfully completed in order for the
record to be stored in the database.
The database may be deleted at any time by accessing the “Prefs” drop-down menu
and selecting “Clear Database” (Subsection 4.3).
Stored records may be viewed by tapping “Review” on the main screen (Subsection
4.2).
Stored records may also be programmed into an ELT following the instructions
given herein.
The stored programming may also be viewed using Sarcalc Desktop V1.2. See
Subsection 6.2 for a detailed description of this function.
4.5
ELT Programming
IMPORTANT
: When working with any ELT, keep a 121.5 MHz receiver nearby, on, and
at adequate volume. This is necessary to catch and deactivate an ELT that may
accidentally be left on.
The ELT being programmed must properly perform all operations described in this set of
instructions. An ELT that fails any portion must be rejected and repaired.
1.
Set the Baud rate to 9600 to program long message ELTs and 2400 to program
older, short message ELTs.
2.
Disconnect the battery on older “short message only” ELTs. This prevents several
issues:
The ELT, with the battery installed, will activate when being programmed. The
ELT must be manually reset by moving the switch to “ON” and back to
“OFF/ARM” after programming.
When programming power is applied, the ELT will enter transmit mode, a weak
121.5/243 MHz transmission may be heard and a 406 MHz burst will take place
after 15 seconds, which leaves little time for programming.
If a 406 MHz burst takes place during programming, there is a possibility the
programming will fail.
3. Plug the programming cable into the ELT
4. Connect the cable to the Handheld Programmer.
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