ACR&Artex ME406 HM - Manual (Page 24)

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)
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Jun 25/13
(2) The cockpit-mounted remote switch assembly is comprised of an ELT status LED and control
switch, and allows an operator to manually turn the ELT on (i.e., activate) for testing and
reset (i.e., deactivate) the ELT. See Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View.
NOTE: The ELT CANNOT be disarmed or disabled from the cockpit. Cockpit operation is
limited to deactivating or manually activating the ELT.
Figure 3 Remote Switch Front View
(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 ME406 Series ELT consists of two “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
(5) Two antennas are approved for use with the ME406 Series ELT. Selection of the proper
antenna is dependent upon end use, aircraft configuration and speed, and other factors. See
ARTEX
ON
ARM
Press ON
Wait 1 Second
Press ARM
EMERGENCY USE ONL
Y
Test/Reset
ELT
LED
SWITCH