ACR&Artex C406-1 - Manual (Page 29)

25-62-10
Page 29 of 90
JUL 31/12
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
(2) The cockpit-mounted remote switch assembly is comprised of an ELT status LED and control
switch, which allows an operator to monitor ELT status and manually turn on the ELT (i.e.,
activate) for testing and reset (i.e., deactivate) the ELT. See "Figure 3. Cockpit Remote
Switch".
NOTE: The ELT CANNOT be disarmed or disabled from the cockpit. Cockpit operation is
limited to deactivating or manually activating the ELT.
Figure 3. Cockpit Remote Switch
(3) The buzzer (i.e., horn) provides an audible alert when the ELT is active. See "Figure 4.
Buzzer".
Figure 4. Buzzer
(4) The battery pack for the C406-1 Series ELT consists of four “D” size lithium manganese
dioxide cells connected in series. To prevent the cells from being charged, diodes are
connected across each cell and fuses are connected to the output. See "Figure 5. Battery Pack
Assembly".
Figure 5. Battery Pack Assembly
ARTEX
ON
ARM
Press ON
Wait 1 Second
Press ARM
EMERGENCY USE ONL
Y
Test/Reset
ELT
LED
SWITCH