ARTEX 570-2225, Manual

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: ...PA Programming Adapter 16 7 1 Hardware Operation 16 7 2 Software Operation 18 8 Processing 19 8 1 Normal ELT Processing Procedure 19 8 2 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 8 3 C406 N Series PA Processing Procedure 20 9 Programming Verification 20 9 1 INSTRUCTIONS 20 10 Labelin...

Page 3: ...rder Date Release 05 30 01 A EC0 1211 08 17 99 B ECO 1340 03 03 00 C DCN 1704 05 25 01 D DCN 2168 03 24 03 D DCN 2285 09 15 03 E DCN 3173 02 25 08 F DCN 3275 08 14 08 F DCN 3448 06 04 09 G DCN 3466 08 10 09 G DCN 3548 11 02 09 G DCN 3357 01 26 09 Page ii ...

Page 4: ...nt 570 2225 Page iii 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 5: ...s an IBM compatible PC with a Microsoft Windows 95 or newer operating system installed The PC should have a keyboard mouse color monitor and CD ROM The PC should have 10 megabytes of HD space free and available The PC should have a local or network printer available A local printer not configured through Windows 95 must be installed on LPT1 or LPT2 The PC should have one available 9 pin male seria...

Page 6: ...and company a directory folder to place the new software package in a location in the Start Menu Programs SubMenu to place a shortcut at etc When finished with the installer program reboot the computer if required The Artex software is now ready for use 3 3 Artex software uninstallation Do not perform this operation now This information is provided in case it is necessary to uninstall the Artex so...

Page 7: ...l Shifter must simply be plugged into the front connector of an ELT and or PA for C406 N series plugged into the serial COM port of the host computer and turned on at its ON OFF switch It is important to note that the red LED on the Level Shifter s ON OFF switch indicates on off status and battery status When the battery level drops to an unacceptable level and is about to cause failures the LED w...

Page 8: ...ection a font window will appear Select the font desired for use on the chosen Windows printer These settings will be retained If a printer is attached directly to LPT1 or LPT2 the Artex programming software will print raw text out these ports 6 ELT Programming Important when working with any ELT check that a 121 5MHz receiver is nearby on and at adequate volume This is necessary to catch and deac...

Page 9: ...g the short message ELT in a metallic enclosure to contain RF emissions or completing the programming and turning the level shifter off before the first 406MHz transmission in about 12 13 seconds The level shifter should always be turned off promptly after programming to minimize battery usage as well as possible 406MHz transmissions Note If the following programming operations are done on a short...

Page 10: ...53 5001 C406 2HM 9600 See Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User Serial User 6 0 1638 0 9 453 5002 C406 1 9600 See Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User Serial User 6 0 1638 0 9 453 5003 C406 1HM 9600 See Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User Serial User 6 0 1638 0 9 453 5006 C406 3 9600 See Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User Serial User 6 0 1638 0 9 453 5056 RB406 1H...

Page 11: ... label 7 digit Aviation User Serial User Short Only 3 0 1047 0 255 453 0003 B406 2 9600 104 Same as unit label 5 digit Std Location Aviation User Serial User 5 0 1638 0 9 453 5004 B406 4 9600 See Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User Serial User 6 0 1638 0 9 110 406 SERIES 453 0406 ELT 110 406 2400 67 Same as unit label 7 digit Aviation User Serial User Short Only 1 0 1047 0 255 453 0407 EL...

Page 12: ...filled with the maximum allowable number of characters will fill the unused portion with zeros to the left of the data entered Exceptions to this are noted in the appropriate sections below 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...

Page 13: ...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 This setting will cause the Search and Rescue monitoring system to ignore the ELT s transmission dismissing it as a test message A rescue effort will not begin Page 9 6 4 2 The desired programming pr...

Page 14: ...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 TAIL NUMBER dialogue box Enter the tail number of the aircraft which is up to seven alphanumeric characters Acceptable characters are letters A Z numbers 0 9 a hyphen a space and a slash I...

Page 15: ...le with the ELT NAV Interface Special case If the ELT is to be used with the automatic re programming function of an Artex C406 N series Programming Adapter this external device determines what is programmed into the ELT The final aircraft identification may not be known at the time of ELT hex code reprogramming using the Artex software package Artex programs using Serial User Aviation ELT Cospas ...

Page 16: ...ed in the MODEL dialogue box See the grid above to match an ELT part number to the proper model number Hit ENTER on keyboard or click the PRODUCTION RUN dialogue box 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 rang...

Page 17: ...verted value Note that the 3 digit country code is automatically determined from the country data encoded in the 24 bit address Special case If the ELT is to be used with the automatic 24 bit address programming function of an Artex ELT NAV INTERFACE the external device determines what is programmed into the ELT The final aircraft address may not be known at the time of ELT hex code reprogramming ...

Page 18: ...rotocol Note Long messages should never be programmed into short message ELT s See the chart above for part numbers of short and long message ELT s 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 also ...

Page 19: ... under the PrinterPort menu To print the hex code that appears at the top of the main programming window and a decoded breakdown of its meaning click the PRINT button with the mouse This will provide a printout in the preferred format If BCNCODES is enabled clicking the PRINT BCN button will print a BCNCodes format printout to LPT1 or LPT2 only if the direct LPT1 or LPT2 printer port selection is ...

Page 20: ...d ELT to match the programming contained within the programming adapter This feature is used by fleet operators to facilitate ELT exchange for maintenance purposes The C406 N series PA is programmed in exactly the same manner as an ELT as described in the section above A C406 N series ELT intended for use with the PA is typically shipped with generic Serial User Aviation ELT Cospas Short programmi...

Page 21: ...NON PLUG ATTACHED TO PA Communication between the PA and the level shifter requires translation by the Programmable Adapter Programmer Interface PA PI P N 500 8000 To program a PA attach it to the PA PI using the six wires coming from the PA Attach them to the connector on top of the PA PI matching the wire color codes to the designated pins on the connector Connect the PA PI to the level shifter ...

Page 22: ... updates the ELT if there is a difference To program a C406 N series PA follow the ELT Programming section above except use the three PA command buttons at the right of the screen instead of the three ELT buttons Select a protocol intended for the ELTs that will be attached to the PA in the aircraft Follow all programming protocol guidelines for the C406 N ELT and use all programming data provided...

Page 23: ...lled in the aircraft matches the programming of a new ELT See details in the Registration Requirements section of this manual Update any company database used to track ELT s by programming and by aircraft 8 2 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 8 2 1 Verify successful ELT programm...

Page 24: ...nstallation to cause reprogramming of the ELT Verify the current ELT programming using a Sartech 406MHz beacon tester or equivalent If the aircraft ELT owner does not have a beacon tester one may be purchased or rented from Artex Label the ELT with the new 15 digit hex code Register the aircraft and its new ELT programming with the appropriate Civil Aviation Authority unless the programming of the...

Page 25: ...dress unit and is not able to accept the aircraft address Verify that 999 follows the part number on the ELT product label b There is a wiring error between the ELT NAV Interface and the ELT Verify the wiring If a C406 N series PA is unable to reprogram the ELT the light on the ELT and cockpit panel will begin a repeating 2 flash sequence 9 1 2 The ELT now needs to be checked to determine the new ...

Page 26: ...ll current models Older models require a live transmission The ELT light will blink once after turn off pause and then may flash 5 times to indicate that no navigation data is present if programmed to long message protocol and position data is thus expected This is normal 9 1 8 Watch the screen on the SARSAT Tester when a 406 MHz signal is received the tester will beep and the screen will show Dec...

Page 27: ... excludes position data from the registration code 9 1 15 Press the right arrow key again to scroll to next screen which should show the following The aircraft identification displayed on this screen should match the identification of the host aircraft 9 1 16 There are additional screens that can be viewed but they are not required for purposes of this exercise and should be ignored 9 1 17 To turn...

Page 28: ...k Contact Artex for details If labels are not requested permanent weatherproof labeling using indelible ink and a protective layer over the label text can be used Labeling must meet all government agency requirements ELT re labeling set includes 591 0429 01 Blank Country Code Label 591 0999 Blank Hex Code Label ME406 label 591 0999 01 Label ME406 Country Hex ID Reprinted full product label availab...

Page 29: ...craft Supplies must be notified of any ELT that is reprogrammed Artex programming records must be current and correct to properly assist all search and rescue operations 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 decod...

Page 30: ...rmatted text directly to the LPT1 printer port The attached printer should select its default font to print the text The advantage of this printing setup is that the BCNCodes printing shortcuts are able to print to direct printer port connections This will support features like Print BCN in the Read ELT window after hitting the Read ELT button Use LPT2 This option will print raw unformatted text d...

Page 31: ...ir meanings This is the preferred printing method Print BCN button if enabled Prints the hex code and a decoded breakdown of its contents and their meanings This uses the BCNCodes program to print It provides additional but unnecessary information and does not support Windows printers This is not the preferred printing method BCNCode button if enabled This feature imports the currently displayed 3...

Page 32: ...tive ELT in remote cases may also cause the software to lock up In the rare circumstance where the software freezes or locks up the host computer the following procedure may be used 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 t...

Page 33: ...ceiver transmission Send blank ELT re labeling set s to the Repair Station address above A small charge may be incurred Send pre printed ELT re labeling set to the Repair Station address above based on the new programming above A small charge may be incurred Send blank PA re labeling set s to the Repair Station address above A small charge may be incurred Blank ELT labeling included for customer S...