ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880)
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SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-004
I.
121.5 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5c
1)
Connect the measuring device as specified in Figure 6 Performance Test Setup on page 27.
2)
Activate the ELT, if necessary, by placing the control switch in the ON position.
3)
Wait three minutes.
4)
Read the displayed amplitude for 121.5 MHz. The amplitude must be within the minimum specified for 121.5
MHz in Table 3 on page 22 at the terminal output.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-005
J.
406 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5d
CAUTION:
POWER OUTPUT IS APPROXIMATELY 5 WATTS. ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE ATTENUATION IS
INSERTED BETWEEN THE ELT AND THE MEASURING INSTRUMENT.
1)
Connect the measuring device as specified in Figure 6 Performance Test Setup on page 27.
2)
Activate the ELT using the local ELT switch.
3)
Wait three minutes.
4)
Measure the frequency after the stabilization period. The frequency must be within the tolerance specified in
Table 3 on page 22.
NOTE:
The exact 406 MHz frequency is printed on the ELT product label.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-006
K.
406 MHz Power Output Measurement – Item 5e
CAUTION:
POWER OUTPUT IS APPROXIMATELY 5 WATTS. BE SURE ADEQUATE ATTENUATION IS
INSERTED BETWEEN THE ELT AND THE MEASURING INSTRUMENT.
1)
Connect the measuring device as specified in Figure 6 Performance Test Setup on page 27.
2)
Activate the ELT, if necessary, by placing the control switch in the ON position.
3)
Wait three minutes.
4)
Read the displayed amplitude of the 406 MHz burst that follows the three-minute wait period. The amplitude
must be within the minimum specified for 406 MHz in Table 3 on page 22, at the output terminal.
5)
Deactivate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ARM” position.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-007
L.
Current Draw Test – Item 5f
CAUTION:
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT CONDITION OF THE BATTERY
PACK CONNECTIONS. THIS WILL BLOW A FUSE IN THE BATTERY PACK, FORCING
REPLACEMENT.
CAUTION:
ALL ON STATE CURRENT MEASUREMENTS MUST BE MADE WITH THE ANTENNA OUTPUT
TERMINATED IN 50 OHMS.
CAUTION:
THE 406 MHZ SIGNAL PULSES EVERY 50 SECONDS (APPROXIMATE) AND MAY DRAW UP TO
4 AMPERES FOR ½ SECOND. MANY METERS WILL NOT RESPOND THIS FAST OR READ THIS
TYPE OF WAVEFORM ACCURATELY. BECAUSE OF THIS, ACR ELECTRONICS DOES NOT
RECOMMEND MEASURING THE 406 MHZ BURST CURRENT.
1)
Verify the ELT control switch is in the “ARM” position.
2)
Disconnect the battery pack from the ELT.
3)
Install test fixture 8104 in the power circuit in series between the battery pack connector and the ELT connector