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Battery Pack, LiMnO A3-06-2883 8322 External Buzzer 452-6505 452-6505 Page 1 of 58 JUN 15/16 25-62-35 Y1-03-0282 Rev. E Initial Issue August 6, 2015 ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 5757 Ravenswood Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 Cage Code: 18560...
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) 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.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SERVICE BULLETIN LIST SERVICE ISSUE MANUAL MANUAL SUBJECT BULLETIN NO DATE REV NO REV DATE 25-62-35 Page 4 of 58...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES SUBJECT PAGE DATE SUBJECT PAGE DATE Title Page Test and Fault Isolation (cont.) Jun 15/16 Sept 15/15 Notices Sept 15/15...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TABLE OF CONTENTS RECORD OF REVISIONS ........................... 3 SERVICE BULLETIN LIST ........................... 4 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES ........................5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................6 LIST OF FIGURES .............................
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) Other Countries ........................24 Inspection and Test Procedures ....................25 Checklist ..........................25 Preparation ......................... 25 Coax Cable and Wiring Connections Inspection – Item 1 ............25 Mounting Tray and Hardware Inspection –...
1) This manual describes the operation, installation and maintenance of the ARTEX ELT 345 emergency locator transmitter (ELT). The information is provided to ensure initial and continued airworthiness. Information presented in this manual is accurate at the time of printing, but is subject to change. Refer to the ARTEX web site at www.acrartex.com...
2) If the battery is installed by a third party, it must be ascertained whether it is an ARTEX Authorized Service center. To find an authorized service center, go to http://www.acrartex.com/where-to-buy/find-a-battery-service-provider/...
1) The product identification label on each ELT specifies the transmission frequencies of the individual ELT. The ARTEX ELT 345 transmits a frequency of 406.040 MHz. Allocation of frequencies, based on beacon population per specified frequency band, is controlled by COSPAS-SARSAT.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TASK 25-62-35-990-805 5. List of Acronyms, Abbreviations and Definitions SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 Term Definition Advisory Circular – Federal Aviation Administration (USA) bulletin with special information.
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) FSDO Flight Standards District Office – FAA district offices responsible for aircraft certification, operation, maintenance and modification issues, approvals and enforcement. G-SWITCH Velocity switch that detects sudden deceleration and is used to automatically activate an ELT;...
(ELT)” SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-002 B. Other Documents 1) The ARTEX model beacon programmer or beacon test set operating manuals are available from ACR Electronics upon request: a) Document number 570-1000, “453-1000 ELT Test Set Operation” b) Document number 570-2000, “453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual”...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION TASK 25-62-35-870-801 1. Description SUBTASK 25-62-35-870-001 A. Functional Overview 1) The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits a continuous standard sweep tone on the 121.5 MHz frequency.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-870-002 B. System Components 1) The ARTEX ELT 345 housing assembly is made of high impact, fire resistant, polycarbonate-polyester plastic. The tray is fabricated from aluminum, with a stainless steel holding strap. See Figure 1. Figure 1 ARTEX ELT 345 Beacon and Mounting Tray 2) The cockpit-mounted remote switch assembly includes a status LED and control switch.
4) The battery pack for the ARTEX ELT 345 consists of two “D” size Lithium Manganese Dioxide cells (see Figure 4). Figure 4 Battery Pack Assembly 5) There is only one type of antenna that is approved for use with the ARTEX ELT 345 (see Figure 5). This antenna is ARTEX part # A3-06-2892-1 Figure 5 Antennas...
SUBTASK 25-62-35-870-001 A. Overview 1) A primary feature of the ARTEX ELT 345 is its simplicity of operation. 2) A connection jumper (“G-switch loop”) between pins 5 and 12 on the D-sub receptacle enables the G-switch circuitry, allowing activation when the acceleration threshold is exceeded. The jumper is located in the mating D-sub receptacle of the cockpit remote switch wire harness.
1) A monthly functional check is recommended to verify operational status of the ELT. Perform in accordance with SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-009 on page 30. TASK 25-62-35-870-803 3. Specifications SUBTASK 25-62-35-870-001 A. Environmental and Physical 1) Table 2 lists the environmental and physical specifications of the ELT 345. CRITERIA PARAMETER CHARACTERISTIC Storage -55°C to +85°C...
23.4 in (594 mm) NOTE: The ARTEX recommended coaxial cable Part No. 611-6013-04 (6 ft) complies with the minimum and maximum cable insertion losses quoted above. If the installer has a need for a longer cable run, the use of a low-loss cable that meets the equivalent cable loss in dB must be utilized.
Antenna, including trailing antenna, for poor condition, insecure mounting, and improper operation NOTE: ARTEX recommends using www.406Test.com to ensure the ELT 345 is testing through-the-satellite during annual inspections and initial installations. SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-002 B. Canada 1) CAR Part VI, Standard 625, Appendix C, requires the ELT to be inspected at intervals not exceeding 12 months.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TASK 25-62-35-750-802 2. Inspection and Test Procedures SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. Checklist 1) Table 5 provides a list of the ELT inspection and testing requirements, a copy of which may be used as a checklist to verify inspection and test completion.
If the operation time exceeds one hour, an error indicator will be displayed when a self-test is performed (see SUBTASK 25-62-35-810-001 on page 31). This does not affect the normal operation of the ELT 345, but provides an indication to the user that the battery must be replaced, in order to comply with the FAA requirements.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-008 M. Digital Message Verification – Item 5g 1) Use a beacon reader, such as ARTEX P/N 453-1000, 453-2000, 8700, or 8701 to test the transmitted digital message. 2) Connect the beacon tester to the ELT, per the instructions of the reader.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) Figure 8 Short & Long 406 MHz Message Examples SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-009 N. ELT Reset Check – Item 5h 1) Place the ELT control switch in the ON position.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SUBTASK 25-62-35-750-011 P. Antenna Test – Item 7 CAUTION: DO NOT ALLOW THE DURATION OF THIS TEST TO EXCEED 5 SECONDS. 1) Tune a low quality AM receiver (i.e., radio) to 121.5 MHz.
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One pulse two seconds long of the status LED, remote light, and buzzer. This pulse is suppressed if problems are found during self-test. Code not used in the ELT 345 Code not used in the ELT 345 Low output power...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SUBTASK 25-62-35-810-002 B. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION Improper wiring Verify wiring Remote switch LED always on Short circuit Verify integrity of all crimp and...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TASK 25-62-35-050-801 2. Battery SUBTASK 25-62-35-050-001 A. Battery Removal CAUTION: THE BATTERY PACK CONTAINS ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) SENSITIVE COMPONENTS AND IT MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE. IF POSSIBLE, WEAR A GROUNDED WRIST STRAP WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK DURING INSTALLATION ACTIVITIES.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TASK 25-62-35-500-801 3. Material or Equipment Return SUBTASK 25-62-35-510-001 A. Shipment Information 1) If any material or equipment is to be returned to the factory, under warranty or otherwise, ACR Electronics must...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) INSTALLATION TASK 25-62-35-410-001 1. Regulatory Requirements and Guidelines SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. For US Registered aircraft: WARNING: FAILURE TO REGISTER THIS ELT WITH NOAA BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD RESULT IN A MONETARY FORFEITURE BEING ISSUED TO THE OWNER.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-004 D. Canada 1) All installations must be performed in accordance with Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) Part V, Chapter 551, § 551.104. SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-005 E.
Statistics show that the tail section of an airplane is likely to be less damaged during a crash; therefore, providing a good mounting environment for the ELT. Figure 11 ARTEX ELT 345 Outline & Dimensions 25-62-35 Page 39 of 58...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SUBTASK 25-62-35-450-002 B. Installation 1) See Figure 13 Typical Mounting Tray Installation. 2) Install the necessary mounting structure as appropriate. 3) Align the mounting tray (A3-06-2882) on the mounting structure, such that the arrow on the tray is within 10°...
SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. General 1) Use only antennas approved for use with the ARTEX ELT 345. The ELT will not work properly without being connected to an antenna for which it was designed. 2) Verify the antenna selected matches the requirements of the specific installation. Considerations include aircraft maximum rated speed, location restrictions, and any other considerations specific to the installation.
A. Location NOTE: The ELT 345 must be installed using a 2-wire remote switch, ARTEX P/N A3-06-2757. Note that the 2-wire remote switch does not require a connection to the aircraft power to operate. 1) Select a suitable switch location in the cockpit. The switch needs to be visible and accessible, where the pilot can easily reach the switch and notice the indicator LED.
3) Drill the screw holes with a #28 or 3.6 mm drill. 4) Install the switch assembly using the hardware provided in the remote switch installation kit . 5) Apply the “For Aviation Emergency Use Only/Unauthorized Use Prohibited” placard (ARTEX P/N 591-0428, provided in the installation kit).
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) TASK 25-62-35-450-805 6. Wiring SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. General Considerations and Recommendations CAUTION: IF GROUND OR OTHER CONNECTIONS ARE BROKEN OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED, THE ELT IS STILL CAPABLE OF AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION;...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) Figure 18 Typical 2-Wire Installation for Shielded Harness SUBTASK 25-62-35-450-001 B. Remote Switch Harness Fabrication 1) See Figure 19 Remote Switch Harness Arrangement. 2) Allow enough slack to provide a drip loop at the ELT end and a service loop at the cockpit remote switch end.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) SUBTASK 25-62-35-450-002 C. ELT D-Sub Plug Installation 1) See Figure 20 Harness Plug Assembly. 2) Select a rubber grommet, supplied as part of the D-Sub housing kit (150-1127), that fits snugly around the harness wiring.
1) ELTs that are serialized with LONG Cospas-Sarsat protocol will receive external navigation data if available. 2) ELTs programmed with SHORT Cospas-Sarsat protocol will not accept navigation data. 3) When the ELT 345 is programmed with 4800 baud it will only accept NMEA, and when programmed with 9600 baud it will only accept Aviation Protocol.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) 1) See Figure 21 ELT Installation Sequence. Figure 21 ELT Installation Sequence 2) Insert the ELT into the mounting tray at an angle, engaging the locking ears at the tail end first. Press the ELT down until it is fully seated in the mounting tray.
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) c) Inject sealant into the back side of the plug, so that sealant surrounds all exposed electrical connections and the back of the plug.
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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) 8) Replace the four screws. Apply a 5 in-lb. torque on the screws. Tighten as below before torque is applied in the same way.
SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. Ordering Information 1) Parts may be ordered from ACR Electronics, or any authorized dealer. CONTACT INFORMATION: Sales, ACR Electronics, Inc. / ARTEX Products 5757 Ravenswood Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6603 USA Phone: (954) 981-3333 Fax: (954) 983-5087...
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ELT 345 (P/N: A3-06-2880) APPENDIX A – ELT REGISTRATION TASK 25-62-35-990-801 1. Background Information SUBTASK 25-62-35-990-001 A. Hex ID Code (15-Hex ID) 1) A Hexadecimal Identification (Hex ID) is a series of digits consisting of letters A-F and numbers 0-9 that identifies an individual beacon.
2) Specific registration web sites and information may be found at: a) The ARTEX products web site at www.acrartex.com, which has links to on-line registration sites and also a link to registration forms and instructions for a number of countries.
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