ACR&Artex ME406 Portable ELT - Manual (Page 66)

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
ME406P (453-6611)
25-62-31
Page 66 of 85
JUN 25/13
NOTE: A longer coax cable, up to 20 feet (6.1 m), may be fabricated if the cable provided is
too short. Use RG-142 or RG-400 coax cable.
(3) Support the wiring and coax cable by clamping or other suitable means, such that the wiring
and cables are properly supported and protected from chaffing and strain. Refer to the aircraft
manufacturer’s written instructions or as described in AC 43.13-1, Chapter 11, § 9 through 12,
as applicable.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-005
F. Antenna Connection
(1) Connect the coax cable to the antenna, making sure the cable is routed and supported such
that there is no tensile load (i.e., strain) on the connection.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-006
G. Cockpit Remote Switch Power Connection
(1) Connect the remote switch power wire. If the wire is spliced, fabricate the splice in a manner
acceptable to the aircraft manufacturer or as described in AC 43.13-1, § 13.
NOTE: The power source provides energy for the remote switch assembly LED, but has no
effect on switch functions, as the switch will control the ELT with or without power.
NOTE: Power should be connected directly to the battery using a 1/2 A in-line, slo-blo fuse
or circuit breaker; or an alternate un-switched source, such as the aircraft clock
circuitry.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-007
H. Remote Switch Alternate Power Source
(1) If the aircraft does not have an electrical system (i.e., no battery), it is permissible to fabricate
a substitute power source for the LED, as follows:
(a) Connect three suitably supported 9V alkaline batteries together in series.
(b) Connect the positive (+) side to Pin 3 of the remote switch connector.
(c) Connect the negative (–) side to aircraft ground, such that the circuit is complete.
(d) Check the battery voltage periodically and replace the batteries every two years.
(e) Note the alteration in the aircraft logbook.
SUBTASK 25-62-31-450-008
I. Airframe Ground Connections
(1) Connect the ground wires to the airframe in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s
written instructions or as described in AC 43.13-1, Chapter 11, § 15, as applicable. See Figure
19. Metal Airframe Wiring Diagrams on page 60 and Figure 20. Composite Airframe Wiring
Diagrams on page 61 as appropriate.