ACR&Artex C406-1 - Manual (Page 17)

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JUL 31/12
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
TASK 25-62-10-990-802
2. Model Descriptions
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A. C406-1
(1) The C406-1 is a type AF (Automatic Fixed) ELT, which transmits on 121.5, 243.0, and 406
MHz.
(2) The ELT is enclosed within a multi-piece mounting frame consisting of a mounting tray,
protective top cover and mounting frame cap.
(3) When ordered as a system, an installation kit, cockpit remote switch, coax cable, audible
buzzer, and single input antenna are provided.
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B. C406-1HM
(1) The C406-1HM ELT was developed for helicopter installations and features an additional 5-
axis G-Switch module, which allows the ELT to be activated in any of the six orthogonal axes.
See "Figure 1. ELT Orthogonal Axes".
(2) The C406-1HM ELT is identical to the C406-1 ELT in all other aspects.
Figure 1. ELT Orthogonal Axes
+Y
-Y
-X
+X
+Z
-Z
FWD