ACR&Artex ME406 Portable ELT - Manual (Page 37)

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JUN 25/13
ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406P (453-6611)
If the ELT is left activated beyond the first 30 seconds, additional time is added in 30-
second increments.
NOTE: Careful planning of the performance tests is necessary to avoid activating the ELT more
than necessary. Plan the performance testing in a manner that allows tests to be run
concurrently and test equipment settings to be quickly switched from one test to another.
By doing so, the three-minute warm-up requirement can be eliminated from a number of
tests and battery run time minimized to a large extent.
(1) Place the ELT in a container or screen room capable of substantially attenuating RF signals, or
the transmitter power output shall be connected to a suitable dummy load to minimize
radiation.
(2) Use the ELT’s own battery pack as the power source for these measurements. An alternate
power source can be used where lengthy servicing, other than the performance tests, is
anticipated.
(3) Ensure that adequate attenuation rated for 406 MHz is installed between the ELT antenna
output and the measurement equipment to prevent damaging input circuitry, if required. At a
minimum, the attenuator should be rated at 30 dB, and 5 watts for a ½-second duration. As
shown in Figure 9. Performance Testing Equipment Setup.
Figure 9. Performance Testing Equipment Setup
SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-003
H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a
(1) Connect the measuring device, referring to SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-002 on page 36.
(2) Activate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ON” position.
(3) Wait three minutes.
(4) Perform SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-004 during the three-minute waiting period.
(5) Measure the frequency after the three-minute waiting period. The frequency must be within
the tolerance specified in Table 3 on page 30.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-004
I. Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b
(1) Perform this check in conjunction with SUBTASK 25-62-31-750-003.
ELT ANTENNA
BNC CONNECTOR
30 dB
ATTENUATOR
(if required)
MEASURING
DEVICE