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MANUAL FOR 406 MHz ELT
PROGRAMMING
PART NUMBER 570-2225
REVISION G
ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 14405 KEIL ROAD NE, AURORA, OREGON 97002
TEL# (503) 678-7929, (800) 547-8901 FAX# (503) 678-7930
www.artex.net

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  • Page 1 MANUAL FOR 406 MHz ELT PROGRAMMING PART NUMBER 570-2225 REVISION G ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 14405 KEIL ROAD NE, AURORA, OREGON 97002 TEL# (503) 678-7929, (800) 547-8901 FAX# (503) 678-7930 www.artex.net...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Hardware Operation ......................16 Software Operation ......................18 Processing..........................19 Normal ELT Processing Procedure..................19 Processing Procedure for ELT’s to be used with the Artex ELT/NAV INTERFACE auto- reprogramming function or the C406-N series PA auto-reprogramming function....19 C406-N Series PA Processing Procedure ................20 Programming Verification ....................20 INSTRUCTIONS .......................20...

  • Page 3: Revision History

    Revision History Manual Revision Engineering Change Order Date Release 05/30/01 EC0 1211 08/17/99 ECO 1340 03/03/00 DCN 1704 05/25/01 DCN 2168 03/24/03 DCN 2285 09/15/03 DCN 3173 02/25/08 DCN 3275 08/14/08 DCN 3448 06/04/09 DCN 3466 08/10/09 DCN 3548 11/02/09 DCN 3357 01/26/09 Page ii...

  • Page 4: Notice

    ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 NOTICE: This document is for use with the RS 232 Level Shifter-Part Number 500-0232. If programming using the Handheld Programmer- Part number 453-2000, follow the procedures as outlined in Document Number 570-2000. Page iii...

  • Page 5: Hardware And Software Package

    ELT’s. Either the Sartech ARG 5410 (Artex P/N 453-0131 available in Kits 455-9010-01, 455-9010-02, 455-9010-03 or 455-9010-04) w/ coax, and attenuator or Artex ETS (Artex P/N 453-1000 available in Kit 455-9100) or an equivalent test set may be used. Contact the Artex Sales department for details and current availability.

  • Page 6: Artex" Software Installation

    Artex has deleted other files such as “.dll” files that appeared at this prompt and suffered consequences. Therefore, unless disk space is almost full or disk backups are available, Artex does not recommend deleting any files at this prompt. Select the appropriate response button.

  • Page 7: Hardware Operation

    The 500-0232 Level Shifter performs a simple but crucial function for communication with an Artex 406MHz style ELT. It inverts and raises the data signal from the ELT to an RS- 232 signal level. This enables the ELT to talk to a personal computer for programming or diagnostic purposes.

  • Page 8: Initial Start Up

    Document # 570-2225 5.2 Initial start up  The “Artex” programming software may be started by clicking on the “Artex ELT Programmer” icon on the desktop or with the “Artex ELT Programmer” selection in the Start Menu / Programs submenu. If the error message, “Unable to open selected COM port”...

  • Page 9: Elt Programming

    National Location = ELT Serial (Long) User Location = Aviation User / Tail Number / Location (Long) NOTE: Only Aviation User, certain Serial User and certain Standard Location protocols are supported by default, additional protocols only available with specific Artex permission and direction. Page 5...

  • Page 10: Table 1 Elt Data

    ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 6.3 TABLE 1 ELT Data ELT part Description Baud Cospas- Programmed Supported Model # Sequence # Production # number Rate Sarsat # Serial # Protocols range range C406 Series 453-5060 C406-N 9600 Same as...
  • Page 11 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 G406 SERIES ELT part Description Baud Cospas- Programmed Supported Model # Sequence # Production # number Rate Sarsat # Serial # Protocols range range 453-5100 G406-1 9600 Same as Std Location 0-1638 unit label...
  • Page 12 Note 2: The Cospas-Sarsat 15-digit ELT Identifier allows manufacturers 16,383 possible serial numbers. Artex has reached that limit with these ELT’s. For ELT’s that pass the 16,383 Serial number and move on to a 3-digit prefix, two different Cospas-Sarsat numbers will be assigned to that ELT. In this case Cospas-Sarsat number 112 is used for Manufacturing Serial number 00001 to 16,383;...
  • Page 13 “Normal Frame Sync”. That corresponds to the 2F prefix in the 32 digit hex code. If this setting is ever different from Normal Frame Sync, notify Artex Aircraft Supplies immediately, as the ELT’s functionality depends on this setting. The other possible setting is a test setting that corresponds to a D0 prefix in the 32 digit hex code.
  • Page 14 National Location - ELT Serial (Long) Any – Use BCNCODE To Create If an ELT is to be programmed on a temporary basis for later update by the Artex ELT/NAV Interface auto-reprogramming feature, refer to the Standard Location - ELT 24-Bit Address (Long) section for temporary programming instructions.
  • Page 15 Only the proper country code number will be shown and accepted if multiple numbers are assigned to a single country. Artex document 6178 also lists valid country codes. When the code is correct, simply hit “ENTER” on the keyboard or click in the “COSPAS CERT #”...
  • Page 16  Enter a production run number in the “PRODUCTION RUN” dialogue box. The ELT manufacturer assigns this number. This number is typically the remaining digits of the ELT unit serial number, after the first four. Artex limits values to the range listed in the grid above. Hit “ENTER” (screen or keyboard).
  • Page 17  In the “COUNTRY CODE” dialogue box, select a country or type in the country code number in small box to the right. Only the proper country code number will be shown and accepted if multiple numbers are assigned to a single country. Artex document 6178 Page 13...
  • Page 18 “ARTEX” ELT programming software.  Press the “ESC” key 4 times to exit. Do not exit any other way. The “ARTEX” ELT programming software assumes and requires that you use the “ESC” key to exit from BCNCODES.

  • Page 19: Printing Elt Programming Data

    ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225  The 32 digit hex code from BCNCODES is shown in the box at the top of the screen, and the abbreviated 15 digit hex code is shown in the box beneath.  Click on the “WRITE ELT” button (or hit “ENTER” on the keyboard if the “WRITE ELT”...

  • Page 20: Software Exit

    Ctrl-Alt-Del together. This will bring up a Windows task list. You should see the software routine (called Artex ELT Programmer) on the list. Select it and chose “End Task”. If prompted, chose “End Task” again. If this does not close the program down, wait and then follow this sequence again.
  • Page 21 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 Note: The wiring of the 611-0111 harness only connects the six PA wires to the level shifter and ELT or PA-PI. Any other wiring installed on the PA connector will not be attached. It is therefore irrelevant if the additional lines are active or powered off at this time.

  • Page 22: Software Operation

    ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 7.2 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 the identical programming as the attached ELT, and simply updates the ELT if there is a difference.

  • Page 23: Processing

    8.1.1 Verify successful ELT programming using the “Programming Verification” section of this manual. 8.1.2 Complete the copy of the “ARTEX 406 MHz PROGRAMMING RECORD” for this ELT. Return the form to the Artex Repair Station Manager at Artex Aircraft Supplies. See details in the labeling and registration sections of this manual.

  • Page 24: C406-N Series Pa Processing Procedure

    406 MHz transmission can occasionally reach a satellite and contact Search and Rescue. NOTE: The following instructions assume use of the Sartech ARG 5410 Test Set (Artex P/N 453-0131), if using the Artex ETS (Artex P/N 453-1000), refer to the ETS Manual (570-1000) for instructions and examples of screen views.
  • Page 25 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 of registered ELT's. Note that the 15-digit number used for registration purposes is not to contain position data. Position data sources should be off. The following steps should be taken to properly test the 406 MHz output. Any extended testing of the ELT should be performed inside of a RF screen room or container.
  • Page 26 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225 Note: The following procedure is using the 453-0131 Beacon Test Set, If using the ETS Test Set, follow the instructions in the ETS Manual-570-1000. 9.1.5 Connect Test Coax (611-9010) to 406 MHz (TPS) output. Connect to BNC for Single Output ELT's (C406-1, etc).
  • Page 27 ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES Document # 570-2225     F L Q Mesg #1 Frequency: 406.025 MHz PASS COUNTRY: 366 9.1.14 Press the “right” arrow key  again to scroll to next screen which should show the following:     F L Q...

  • Page 28: Labeling Requirements

    PA re-labeling set includes: 591-5070, C406-N PA Re-Labeling Label Reprinted full product label available on special request There is one special case to consider. If an ELT is intended for use with the Artex ELT/NAV INTERFACE 24 bit address auto-reprogramming function, the final labeling information may not be known at the time reprogramming.

  • Page 29: Artex Aircraft Supplies Registration Requirements

    Fax or mail a completed copy of the “ARTEX 406 MHz PROGRAMMING RECORD” included in this manual to the “Artex Repair Station Manager” for every ELT or PA that is reprogrammed. A printout of the new 15 and 22/30 digit hex codes and decoded message data must be included.

  • Page 30: Glossary Of Software Functions

     Extend ELT Response Time: This option is disabled. It is for software development purposes only.  Edit Protocol List: This option should only be used at the specific instruction of Artex Aircraft Supplies. This option is password protected. Page 26...
  • Page 31  “BCNCode” button, if enabled: This feature imports the currently displayed 32 digit hex code into the BCNCodes software for detailed analysis. When finished, the BCNCodes program must be exited from by hitting the escape key (Esc) four times. The “Artex” software relies on this fact.

  • Page 32: Glossary Of Software Errors And Error Messages

    Press the “CTRL-ALT-DEL” keys together. This will bring up a Windows task list. You should see the software routine (called Artex ELT Programmer) on the list. Select it and chose “End Task”. If prompted, chose “End Task” again. If this does not close the program down, wait and then follow this sequence again.

  • Page 33: Artex 406 Mhz Programming Record

    The Repair Station will re-label with permanent, weatherproof labels. Notes: Reprogrammed by: Date: Fax or mail completed form to the Artex Repair Station Manager ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 14405 KEIL ROAD NE, AURORA, OREGON 97002, USA TEL# (503) 678-7929, (800) 547-8901 FAX# (503) 678-7930 Page 29...

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