ACR&Artex SLB406 ELT - Manual (Page 31)

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SLB 406 ELT
Page 31 of 43
MAR 27/11
570-6700 Rev. B
Initial Issue DEC 19/2006
Lanyard Deployment Test
This test ensures that the beacon will activate when the lanyard Activation Lanyard is
removed. The tests should be performed with a fully assembled beacon.
Pull out the Activation Lanyard from the SLB 406 unit. Observe that the unit is activated
by this operation by observing the XMIT LED begins to flash. Deactivate the unit by re-
installing the Activation Lanyard. (Push it back in place), and observing that the XMIT
LED ceases to flash.
The beacon will not begin to transmit for 50 seconds after activation, so this test can be
completed outside the shielded box as long as the Activation Lanyard is re-inserted
within 50 seconds of removal.
Figure 8 – Lanyard Deployment Test
1) Secure the beacon against a secure surface (such as a wall).
2) Using the Pull force gauge in tension mode and on PEAK setting.
3) Apply pressure to tension the lanyard.
4) Pull lanyard with a quick pull action, see Figure 8 above.
5) Deactivate the unit by re-installing the Activation Lanyard (Push it back in place).