ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)
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BEEPS &
FLASHES
TEST RESULTS
INDICATION
1
System OK
One pulse two seconds long of the status LED, remote
light, and buzzer. This pulse is suppressed if problems
are found during self-test.
2
Code not used in the ELT 345
3
Code not used in the ELT 345
4
Low output power
Bad load or faulty ELT
1)
Terminate antenna cable at antenna
connection end w/50Ω load. Repeat self-test. If
error clears, proceed to step 3).
2)
Terminate ELT output w/50Ω load. Repeat
self-test. If error persists, return to factory for
servicing – cannot field repair. If error clears,
replace antenna cable.
3)
Check coax cable and connectors for shorts and
opens, bad center pin, etc. Disconnect, then
reconnect cable. Repeat self-test.
4)
Check antenna ground for low resistance
(should be <100 m Ω)
5)
Antenna should be 3’ away from any vertical
metal.
6)
Have antenna checked by factory.
5
No position data present (long message protocol only. Error is suppressed for short messages)
Aircraft navigation system “OFF”
Turn on navigation system.
Verify that ELT and navigation system baud rates
match. NMEA baud is 4800, AB Protocol baud is 9600.
Faulty system interface wiring or
connections.
Check integrity of wiring and connections
6
G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present
Jumper open
Verify D-Sub receptacle jumper is installed by checking
for less than 1Ω between pins 5 and 12. Repair as
necessary.
NOTE: When the installed jumper is removed,
wait at
least 60+ seconds
before a test is done to
get a G-switch ‘open’ on the Self-Test (6 flash
error)
Jumper missing
Install G-switch enable jumper between pins 5 and 12 in
D-Sub harness receptacle.
7
Battery Check
Battery operating time is > 1 hr
Replace battery pack
Battery voltage low
Replace battery pack
Battery memory read-write error
Repeat self-test. Replace battery pack if 7-flash
persists.
8
Protocol programming data
Missing data such as ELT S/N or
aircraft tail number
ELT requires reprogramming w/appropriate data
Table 6 Self-test Error Codes