570-2000, Rev. E, 453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
The cable and adapter are
not
supplied or available from Artex. For a serial cable
(P/N MEZCAB1SER), contact Aceeca International, Ltd at
www.aceeca.com
. The DB-9
male-to-male adapter (gender changer) is available from most electronic or computer
suppliers.
The recommended label stock for use with the Brady/Datamax printer is
approximately 3” (76 mm) wide by 0.6” (15 mm) high, adhesive-backed, and should
be weather and wear resistant. Contact your printer vendor for possible label stock
sources. Ink-transfer ribbon is also required and available from Brady (P/N R4301), or
equivalent.
7.2
Label Printing
Prior to printing, be sure to select the applicable printer from the “Prefs” (preferences)
menu. See Subsection 4.3 for instructions on selecting preferences.
Connect the Handheld Programmer to the applicable printer using the specified cable
and adapter, as applicable.
Labels for the ELT can be printed one of two ways:
After the ELT has been successfully programmed select the “print” option, or
From the Review screen, select the “print” option.
Once selected, the following print options will appear. Refer to Section 8 for labeling
requirements.
15-Digit Hex ID label
Country Label
Combined Label (ME406 series)
Report (Subsection 7.3)
NOTE
: Most Artex 406 MHz ELTs have 2 separate labels for the 15-digit Hex ID and the
Country name/code; whereas, the ME406 series uses a combined label.
1.
Make sure the printer is connected, has the correct label stock, and is ready to print.
2.
Tap the desired label option, the label should print out.
3.
If there is a connection problem, an error message will appear: “Serial Timeout. Is
printer connected and powered on?” Verify connection and power.
4.
Refer to the applicable printer manufacturer’s instructions for additional printing
details.
7.3
Report Printing
For the Report print option, third party software is required, along with use of the
infrared (IrDA) interface or serial port. A report can be printed to an IRDA compatible
printer. If you have a parallel printer, an infrared interface device may be used such as
the ACT-IR100M from Actisys Corp., at
www.actisys.com
or Tel: (510) 490-8024.
NOTE
: Artex does not provide or support the optional printer software, contact the
following recommended source.
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