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A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer
Operations Manual
Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C
Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087
www.acrartex.com

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  • Page 1 A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087 www.acrartex.com...
  • Page 2 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. B A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This document contains proprietary information and such information may not be disclosed to others for any purpose, nor used for manufacturing purposes without written permission from ACR Electronics, Inc. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. ACR Electronics, Inc. makes no warranty, expressed or implied, with regard to this manual, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
  • Page 3 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Revision History REVISION CHANGE DATE RELEASE 01/06/2014 ECO #15605 CORRECT CROSS-REFERENCE ON PAGE 33 07/14/2014 FOR INFORMATION ON PRINTING LABELS AND REPORTS. ECO #16926 8/14/2018 Company Confidential...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................... 4 ........................4 PPLICATION ........................4 IFFERENCES ........................... 5 EATURES ........................5 UNCTIONALITY HARDWARE ........................7 .......................... 7 VERVIEW 2.1.1 Connections ......................7 ..........................8 ATTERY 2.2.1 Warnings ......................
  • Page 5 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual ) ..................29 ELT READER FUNCTION ARCALC ....................... 31 MESSAGE DISPLAY ......................32 READER DATABASE ....................32 ELT READER PREFERENCES ....................... 34 SARCALC DESKTOP ......................34 PRINTING MESSAGES LABELING REQUIREMENTS .....................36 CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS ........37 SPECIFICATIONS AND CALIBRATION ................38...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    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) •...

  • Page 7: Features

    • Rechargeable long life battery • Does not require periodic calibration The primary differences between the previous Artex Programming Software (510-0406) with Level Shifter (500-0232) and the Artex software used in the Handheld Programmer are: • Ease of use •...
  • Page 8 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual CAUTION : AS DELIVERED BY ARTEX, THE MZIO INTERFACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE BY THE USER WITHOUT VOIDING THE ARTEX WARRANTY. NOTE: Aceeca International, Ltd refers to the Meazura MEZ1500 as an RDA, which stands for “Rugged Digital Assistant”.

  • Page 9: Hardware

    A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Hardware The Handheld Programmer allows communication with any Artex 406 MHz ELT. It inverts and raises the data signal from the ELT to an RS-232 signal level. This enables the ELT to “talk” to the Handheld Programmer for programming and diagnostic purposes.

  • Page 10: Battery

    Aceeca Meazura MEZ1500 “User’s Guide” (www.aceeca.com). Battery The Meazura™ MEZ1500 comes with a custom, rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack that can only be purchased from Aceeca or Artex. 2.2.1 Warnings • Do not heat or throw the battery into a fire.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual life of your battery. Purchase a Li-Ion battery pack only when you need a replacement, to ensure you receive a fresh battery pack. • Stop using the battery if it exhibits abnormal heat, odor, color, deformation or is in an abnormal condition.

  • Page 12: Charging

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual STYLUS BATTERY PACK BATTERY COMMUNICATIONS CLIP CONNECTOR Back Side View 2.2.4 Charging The lithium-ion battery can provide between 300-500 charge/discharge cycles. The lithium-ion battery is different from most other rechargeable batteries as charging from a partially charged battery keeps the battery in great condition.

  • Page 13: Recycle And Disposal Methods

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR CHARGER CABLE Figure 4: Charging Connection 2.2.5 Recycle and Disposal Methods Lithium ion batteries, like all rechargeable batteries, are recyclable and should be recycled. CAUTION : IF A BATTERY IS DAMAGED, OR IF IT NO LONGER HOLDS A CHARGE, DISPOSE OF IT PROMPTLY AND PROPERLY.

  • Page 14: Palm™ Desktop Software

    The Palm™ software identifies the User Name when the Palm™ Desktop application is installed on a PC. Only one User Name can be used with the Artex applications. Hot Sync Once installed and configured, the Palm™ Desktop software allows installation of additional software applications, as well as performing the hot sync function to transfer data to and from the Handheld Programmer (Meazura...
  • Page 15 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 1. Connect tester to PC using Sync Cable. Windows may not recognize the device and will require a driver. 2. Open desktop browser and go to www.aceeca.com. 3. Select options in the following order: •...

  • Page 16: Artex Programming Software

    Artex ELTs. The Artex software builds a custom 406 MHz hex message for the user from simple data input provided by the user. This data is then programmed into the ELT. The Artex software allows the user to print the 406 MHz hex message and its decoded breakdown for record keeping.

  • Page 17: Programmer Database

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Figure 7: Screens Drop-Down Menu 2. Tap “Prefs” on the drop-down menu and select the following preferences, as applicable: • 24-Bit Address Format – Select either Octal or Hex • Clear Database – Erases all saved programming messages 3.
  • Page 18 The Artex Programming Software divides the Models based on baud rates into the following families: • 9600 baud ELT • ELT 345/1000 To program, select “Artex” from the Main Screen and then “Program” from the Artex Software Main Screen. Artex Main Screen ELT 1000 will Display Baud Rates Company Confidential Page 16...
  • Page 19 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Baud Rate Screen Drop-Down Menu ELT 1000 Baud Rate Screen Drop-Down Menu Refer to Table 1 as instructed to complete programming sequences. For Table 1, protocols are defined as follows: Std Location = Aircraft 24 Bit Address (Long) and ELT Serial (Long)
  • Page 20 NOTE 2: The COSPAS-SARSAT 15-digit ELT Identifier allows manufacturers 16,383 possible serial numbers. Artex has reached that limit with the ME Series and ELT 345/1000. For ELTs that pass serial number 16,383 and move on to a 3-digit prefix, different COSPAS-SARSAT numbers will be assigned to that ELT.

  • Page 21: Country Code Database

    16,383, the 15-digit ELT Identifier remains unique. Country Code Database The Handheld Programmer is loaded at Artex with a Country Code Database to be used with the Artex software. This database contains all listed countries assigned a three-digit Maritime Identification Digit (MID) by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

  • Page 22: Aviation User / Tail Number (Short)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual • Serial User / Aircraft Operator Designator (Short) • Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Loc (Long) **ELT 345/ELT 1000 only** • Serial User / ELT / Cospas Loc (Long) **ELT 345/ELT 1000 only** •...

  • Page 23: Serial User / Elt / Cospas (Short)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual space ( ), and a slash (/). • If fewer characters are entered, that will be reflected in the final hex code. • Spaces are automatically filled in on the left of the data.

  • Page 24: Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr/Ntl (Short)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Go to Graffiti screen and tap on letter/numbers. Enter the 24-bit address. NOTE: The 3-digit country code is automatically determined from the country data encoded in the 24-bit address. Enter the COSPAS-SARSAT Type Allocation Code number.

  • Page 25: Serial User / Aircraft Operator Designator (Short)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Tap “ENTER” button on Program screen. The 24-digit hex code is shown at the bottom of the screen, with the abbreviated 15-digit hex code below it. For ELT 345s or ELT 1000s only: tap “Program”; quickly place ELT switch in the test mode and release.
  • Page 26 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Enter number of additional ELTs. • This particular number field represents the number of additional ELTS on board an aircraft, beyond the primary ELT. • Enter “0” if there is only one ELT on-board, and “1”, “2”, etc., corresponding to the number of additional ELTS installed on the aircraft.

  • Page 27: Aviation User / Tail Number / Location (Long)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 4.6.8 Serial User / Aircraft Operator Loc (Long) **ELT 345/ELT 1000 only** 1. Select ELT baud rate. 2. For the ELT 345 and ELT 1000, refer to NOTE: 1 on page 18 before continuing.

  • Page 28: Std Location / Aircraft 24-Bit Address (Long)

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 13. Ensure that screen shows “Programming Successful”. 14. Verify ELT using “Sarcalc”, as described in Subsection 5.2. 4.6.10 Std Location / Aircraft 24-Bit Address (Long) Select ELT 9600 Baud rate or ELT 345/1000.

  • Page 29: National Location / Elt Serial (Long)

    Follow the instructions for the 24-bit address method being used (short or long). Refer to Subsection 0, 0, or 0, as appropriate. After using “Enter” button function, go to the top of the screen and tap on “Artex ELT Programmer bar”.
  • Page 30 To read the battery data: Tap the Artex icon on the Home screen. Tap the upper left-hand corner of the Artex main screen (Artex ELT Programmer header) to get the Screens drop-down menu. Select “Read” in the drop-down menu.

  • Page 31: Programming Verification

    A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Programming Verification Artex requires that a verification test as described in the following subsections be performed. All testing should be done inside some type of metal enclosure that will attenuate any radio frequency emissions. It is possible for the 406 MHz transmission to reach a SAR satellite if the signal is not attenuated or shielded.
  • Page 32 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual decode the message. 3. Select “Measure” from “Avionic Tools” screen, as shown in Figure 10. Figure 10: Avionic Tools Screen 4. The screen will display “Waiting for Data”, as shown in Figure 11, until a valid ELT transmission is received.

  • Page 33: Message Display

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Press “Clear” or the right arrow key to clear screen for next message. Message Display Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 12.

  • Page 34: Reader Database

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual latitude/longitude. • Position source will be displayed and also any auxiliary locating device (121.5 MHz ELT). • The received 406 MHz frequency is not displayed. • The message is time stamped. Reader Database All recorded messages are automatically saved to a database (up to 1000 records).
  • Page 35 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Figure 15: Sarcalc Preferences • Readings to keep – 10, 20, 100, 1000 (Maximum number of readings to store in the database) • ICAO Format – Octal, Hex, Decimal (Format of ICAO Address display) •...

  • Page 36: Sarcalc Desktop

    The database will be named SarcalcDB.PDB. If the Meazura MEZ1500 was set-up on the PC with a different User Name than “Artex”, check the folder for that User Name to locate the Backup file to find the Sarcalc and Artex database information.
  • Page 37 Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual User”/Backup • Example: Computer/OS (C:)/ProgramFiles(x86)Palm/Name/Backup • NOTE: You will not see the backup folder unless you use SalCalc Desktop. • Select Sarcalc.pdb and Open. 4. Tests are found on left side and are listed by date then time.

  • Page 38: Labeling Requirements

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Labeling Requirements 345/1000/ME406 Reprogramming any ELT makes the existing 15-digit hex code label obsolete. A new 15- digit hex code label must replace the old one, as ELT labeling must reflect the programming inside.

  • Page 39: Civil Aviation Authority Registration Requirements

    After obtaining the proper 15-digit hex code as described in this manual, it is essential the ELT be registered. Registration forms for the US can be obtained from Artex, by contacting NOAA at 1-888-212-SAVE, or by visiting their web site www.sarsat.noaa.gov...

  • Page 40: Specifications And Calibration

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Specifications and Calibration The following subsections provide specifications and calibration information. Meazura MEZ1500 Specifications Operating System: Palm/Garnet OS5.4 Memory: 64MB SDRAM, 128MB Flash Display: 240x320 Color, backlit LED Communications: USB (cable provided) Serial (921.6Kbs)

  • Page 41: Components And Optional Equipment

    The following subsections provide information on system component part numbers and optional equipment. System Component Part Numbers The Artex Handheld Programmer is being offered as a complete kit (8715) with the following parts: 1 ea. A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Main Assembly 1 ea.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Programming ELTs with the proper information and the proper protocol is not always a straightforward process. Please be sure to thoroughly read this manual. If assistance is required, contact Artex in the United States at (954) 981-3333 or send e- mail to service@acrartex.com.

  • Page 43: Warranty Information

    Y1-03-0272-1 Rev. C A3-06-2824-1 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Warranty Information The Handheld Programmer is covered by the Artex Limited Avionics Warranty for 12 months. See “Artex Warranty Statement” on the Artex web site at www.acrartex.com more details. Company Confidential Page 41...

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