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A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer
(8700/8707)
Product User Manual
Y1-03-0272 Rev. F
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 Handheld Programmer (8700/8707) Product User Manual Y1-03-0272 Rev. F 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 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 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 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 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 #16725 ADDED FINISHED GOODS PART NUMBERS 07/17/2017 TO COVER...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION......................... 4 ........................4 PPLICATION ........................4 IFFERENCES ........................... 5 EATURES ........................5 UNCTIONALITY HARDWARE ........................6 .......................... 7 VERVIEW 2.1.1 Connections ......................7 ..........................8 ATTERY 2.2.1 Warnings ......................8 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 4.10 B ....................... 33 ATTERY EADER C406-N SERIES PA (PROGRAMMING ADAPTER) .............34 PA H ....................34 ARDWARE PERATION 5.1.1 With Cannon Plug Attached To PA ................ 34 5.1.2 Without Cannon Plug Attached To PA ..............35 PA S ....................

  • 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

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 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 • Portability • Support of additional programming protocols •...

  • Page 8: Hardware

    Figure 1: A3-06-2824/8707 Handheld Programmer 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 9: Overview

    Artex 406 MHz ELT models. The cables are: 611-0110 – For 110-406 and C406 Series; including the C406-1 and C406-2 ▪ Series, G406 series, B406 series (i.e., any Artex 406 MHz ELT using a 12-pin Molex connector). 611-0111 – For C406-N/PA Series ▪...

  • Page 10: Battery

    Aceeca Meazura MEZ1500 “User’s Guide” (contact support@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 •...

  • Page 11: Installation

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual life of your battery. Purchase a Li-Ion battery pack only when you need a replacement, thus ensuring 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

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual STYLUS BATTERY PACK BATTERY COMMUNICATIONS CLIP CONNECTOR Figure 4: 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, whereas other batteries prefer to be fully discharged each time before recharging.
  • Page 13 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual COMMUNICATIONS CONNECTOR CHARGER CABLE Figure 5: Charging Connection Y1-03-0272 Rev. F Company Confidential Page 11...

  • Page 14: Recycle And Disposal Methods

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 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 15: 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. 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 16 2. Open desktop browser and go to www.acrartex.com 3. From the top menu, click Support. 4. From the left side Support menu, click ARTEX Support. 5. Go to Downloads and click Hot Sync Drivers. 6. Unzip file folder DVR_WINX64_USB_GN4-GN5_20110322.ZIP 7. Double click 64bit USB Installation Guide 20110607.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Programmer Database

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual • 24-Bit Address Format – Select either Octal or Hex • Clear Database – Erases all saved programming messages 3. Tap “Done” when finished to return to main menu. Programmer Database The Handheld Programmer retains up to 1000 records of programmed ELTs.
  • Page 19 A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual information is not used in all protocol types; hence, programming software may not ask for this information. The Artex Programming Software divides the Models based on baud rates into the following families: • 9600 Baud ELT •...
  • Page 20 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Figure 11: ELT 1000 Will Display Baud Rates Figure 12: Baud Rate Screen Drop-Down Menu Figure 13: ELT 1000 Baud Rate Screen Drop-Down Menu Refer to Table 1 as instructed to complete programming sequences. For Table 1,...
  • Page 21 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Table 1: ELT Data ELT Part Baud COSPAS- Programmed Sequence Production Description Supported Protocols Model # Number Rate SARSAT # Serial # # Range # Range C406 Series Std Location Same as...
  • Page 22 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual ELT Part Baud COSPAS- Programmed Sequence Production Description Supported Protocols Model # Number Rate SARSAT # Serial # # Range # Range Std Location 453-5012 G406-4 9600 Aviation User 0-16383 Note 2...
  • Page 23 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual ELT Part Baud COSPAS- Programmed Sequence Production Description Supported Protocols Model # Number Rate SARSAT # Serial # # Range # Range Aviation User 453-6650 ME406 BLACK 9600 Serial User 0-16383 Note 2...

  • Page 24: Country Code Database

    NOTE 2: The COSPAS-SARSAT 15-digit ELT Identifier allows manufacturers 16,383 possible serial numbers. Artex has reached that limit with the C, B, G, and ME Series. 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 25: Protocols

    Figure 14: Alphabetical and Numerical Sorting Examples For country codes not listed, “manual entry” may be used. NOTES: Many countries have multiple country codes assigned by the ITU. Artex has verified the required or preferred country code for as many countries as possible.
  • Page 26 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual • In the top right corner, select “Options” once. It will change to “Get Options”. • Select “Get Options”; quickly place ELT switch in test mode and release. (*Quickly is <1 second) •...

  • Page 27: Aviation User / Tail Number (Short)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 4.7.1 Aviation User / Tail Number (Short) Select ELT Baud rate. For the ELT 345 and ELT 1000, refer to Note 1 on page 23 before continuing. For the ELT 3000 and ELT 4000, refer to Note 2 on page 23 before continuing.

  • Page 28: Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr (Short)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 10. 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. 11. For ELT 345s or ELT 1000s only: tap “Program”; quickly place ELT switch in the test mode and release.

  • Page 29: Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr/Ntl (Short)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 4.7.4 Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr/Ntl (Short) Select ELT Baud rate. For the ELT 345 and ELT 1000, refer to Note 1 on page 23 before continuing. For the ELT 3000 and ELT 4000, refer to Note 2 on page 23 before continuing.

  • Page 30: Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Loc (Long)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Enter designated serial number (between 0 and 4095). 10. Tap “Done” when finished. 11. 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.

  • Page 31: Serial User / Elt /Cospas Loc (Long)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 14. Ensure the screen shows “Programming Successful”. 15. Verify ELT using “Sarcalc”, as described in Subsection 6.2. 4.7.7 Serial User / ELT /Cospas Loc (Long) 1. Select ELT Baud rate. 2. For the ELT 345 and ELT 1000, refer to Note 1 on page 23 before continuing.

  • Page 32: Aviation User / Tail Number / Location (Long)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 12. For ELT 345s or ELT 1000s only: tap “Program”; quickly place ELT switch in the test mode and release. (Quickly is <1 second). 13. Tap the “Program” button to program the ELT.

  • Page 33: Std Location / Elt Serial (Long)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual You may then click on the other number system selection to see the converted value (Octal or Hex). NOTE: The 3-digit country code is automatically determined from the country data encoded in the 24-bit address.

  • Page 34: National Location / Elt Serial (Long)

    Follow the instructions for the 24-bit address method being used (short or long). Refer to Subsection 4.7.3, 4.7.4, or 4.7.10, as appropriate. After “Enter” button function is used, go to the top of the screen and tap on “Artex ELT Programmer bar”.

  • Page 35: Programming Conclusion

    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 36: C406-N Series Pa (Programming Adapter)

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual C406-N Series PA (Programming Adapter) The C406-N series ELTs offer an accessory programming adapter (PA) designed to reprogram the attached ELT to match the programming contained within the programming adapter. This feature is used by fleet operators to facilitate ELT exchange for maintenance purposes.

  • Page 37: Without Cannon Plug Attached To Pa

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Figure 16: Programming (PA with Cannon Plug) 5.1.2 Without Cannon Plug Attached To PA Communication between the PA and the Handheld Programmer requires translation by the Programmable Adapter - Programmer Interface (PA-PI), P/N 500-8000.

  • Page 38: Pa Software Operation

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Figure 17: Programming (PA without Cannon Plug) PA Software Operation The PA is programmed in the exact same manner as the C406-N ELT. The reason for this is that the PA holds programming identical to the programming in the attached ELT, and simply updates the ELT if there is a difference.
  • Page 39 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual by an ELT 3000 series or ELT 4000 series ELT. Program a PA by attaching it to the Handheld Programmer using the cable P/N A2-07-0270. The male 22-pin circular connector attaches to the PA and the cable 22- pin female circular connector attaches to an ELT series ELT.

  • Page 40: Elt 3000/Elt 4000 Pa Software Operation

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual ELT 3000/ELT 4000 PA Software Operation The PA is programmed in the exact same manner as the ELT 3000 or ELT 4000 Series. The reason for this is that the PA holds programming identical to the programming in the attached ELT, and simply updates the ELT if there is a difference.

  • Page 41: Programming Verification

    A3-06-2824 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 an SAR satellite if the signal is not attenuated or shielded.
  • Page 42 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 3. Select “Measure” 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.

  • Page 43: Message Display

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Message Display Once a valid message is received, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 22. NOTE: The message will remain on-screen until the “Clear” button is selected.

  • Page 44: Reader Database

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Reader Database All recorded messages are automatically saved to a database (up to 1000 records). Select “Review” from the initial Sarcalc screen. The latest message will be displayed with the date and time the message was recorded.
  • Page 45 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual • ICAO Format – Octal, Hex, Decimal (Format of ICAO Address display) • Display Full Address – checked, unchecked (Check for display of full ELT message, bits 9 –144 (30 Hex digits) or leave unchecked to display only bits 26-85 (15 Hex digits) Y1-03-0272 Rev.

  • Page 46: Printing Messages (No Longer Supported, For Reference Only)

    The message may be printed (via serial connection) by selecting “Print” from the Measure or Review screens. The report will print all the displayed data. NOTE: Artex does not provide or support the optional printer software, contact the recommended source below.
  • Page 47 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 9. Open SarCalc Desktop and click on Select Correct 10. Open Computer/OS (C:)/ProgramFiles(x86)/Palm/” User” /Backup • Example: Computer/OS (C:)/ProgramFiles(x86)/Palm/User/Backup • NOTE: You will not see the backup folder unless you use “Salcalc Desktop”...

  • Page 48: Label And Report Printing (No Longer Supported, For Reference Only)

    • Report (Subsection 7.2) 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.
  • Page 49 ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual 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.

  • Page 50: Labeling Requirements

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Labeling Requirements Reprogramming any ELT or C406-N series PA 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 51: 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 52: Specifications And Calibration

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual Specifications and Calibration The following subsections provide specifications and calibration information. 10.1 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 53: Components And Optional Equipment

    Components and Optional Equipment The following subsections provide information on system component part numbers and optional equipment. 11.1 System Component Part Numbers The Artex Handheld Programmer is being offered as a complete kit (8700) with the following parts: Quantity Part Number Description 1 ea.

  • Page 54: 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 an e-mail to info@acrartex.com.

  • Page 55: Warranty Information

    ARTEX/ACR Electronics, Inc. A3-06-2824 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 for more details. Y1-03-0272 Rev. F...

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