ARTEX 570-1000 Revision A User manual

Artex Aircraft Supplies, INC. , 14405 KEIL ROAD NE, AURORA, OR 7002
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ELT TEST SET (ETS)
OPERATION MANUAL
570-1000 Revision A
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Re ision History:
REVISION CHANGE DATE
- RELEASE 10-20-04
A DCN 2803 07-10-06
Copyright Notice
ACEECA™, Meazura™, Meazura Compatible™, MEZ1000™ and MZIO™ are all
trademarks of ACEECA Ltd.
A ionic Tools is a trademark of A ionic Tools LLC, 88 South Edgewood Rd.,
Bedminster, NJ 07921.
Palm, Palm OS, HotSync, Palm Powered logo, and PalmPrint are registered
trademarks of PalmSource, Inc. or its affiliates and Palm Powered is a trademark
of Palm Trademark Holding Company, LLC. Other brands may be trademarks of
their respecti e owners.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .......................................................................... 1
Application...................................................................................................................... 1
Features ........................................................................................................................... 3
ETS w/ Antenna.............................................................................................................. 4
Hardware Operation.............................................................. 5
Meazura Operation ................................................................ 6
Controls........................................................................................................................... 6
Palm™ Desktop So tware............................................................................................... 7
Sarcalc Desktop .............................................................................................................. 7
Hot Sync.......................................................................................................................... 7
Maintaining your Battery Pack .............................................. 9
Battery Usage .................................................................................................................. 9
Battery Warnings ........................................................................................................ 9
Battery Storage............................................................................................................ 9
Battery Charging ....................................................................................................... 10
Recycle and Disposal Methods ................................................................................. 11
Using the ELT Reader .......................................................... 12
ETS Main Screen View ............................................................................................ 13
So tware Screen View............................................................................................... 13
Waiting or Data” Screen View ................................................................................ 14
Example o Standard Location Data View ............................................................... 14
Example o 24-Bit Address Data View..................................................................... 15
Reader Database............................................................................................................ 16
Deleting Database Screen Views .............................................................................. 16
ELT Reader Pre erences ............................................................................................... 17
Pre erences Screen View .......................................................................................... 17
Printing Messages ......................................................................................................... 18
ELT Test Set Unit ................................................................. 19
Meazura MEZ1000 Speci ications: .............................................................................. 20
ETS Module Speci ications: ......................................................................................... 20
Calibration..................................................................................................................... 20
System Component Part Numbers ...................................... 21
Optional Equipment............................................................. 21
Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................ 22
Technical Assistance............................................................ 23
Warranty In ormation ......................................................... 23
Index................................................................................... 24

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Introduction
The Artex ELT Test Set (ETS) beacon reader module, installed in an Aceeca
Meazura MEZ1000 unit using Palm OS
®
, is designed to decode and display the
encoded 406 MHz message. The reader can be connected directly to the ELT or
monitored “o er the air” using the supplied whip antenna (as allowed by local or
national regulations). The reader will decode any 406 MHz a iation protocol for
ELTs. All instructions contained herein refer to Artex ELTs only. Familiarity with
Palm de ices and/or the Palm OS® software is highly recommended. “Meazura”
will be used throughout this document to describe the base Palm unit.
Note: The Artex ETS does not decode PLBs or EPIRBs.
Application
The ETS is a replacement for the Artex Sarsat Beacon Test Set P/N 453-0131
which is no longer a ailable. For all re erences to the 453-0131 Test Set
(or Sarsat Beacon Test Set) in any existing and/or previous Artex
documentation, the Artex ETS P/N 453-1000 may be used as a direct
substitute. Follow the general directions for testing the 406 MHz signal as
directed in the applicable Artex ELT Manual except follow the operational
instructions for the ETS as outlined in this Manual. Screen iews depicted for the
pre ious test are significantly different from the 453-0131; refer to the iews
shown in this Manual and on the test set when using Artex documentation that
refers to the 453-0131.
Note: This Manual does not describe the other functions of the Meazura™ /
Palm™ platform or other Palm™ based applications that may be used. Contact
Aceeca at www.aceeca.com for details and user guides. This Manual is applicable
only to the Artex ELT Test Set (ETS), P/N 453-1000 Re ision A or higher.

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The primary differences between the Sartech test set (ARG 5410 or Artex P/N
453-0131) and the ETS are as follows:
• Ease of use
• Rapid signal acquisition and processing
• Display of all ELT 406 MHz message information on one screen
• Position data (when present) displayed in degree’s, minutes, seconds
• Use of in-line attenuation not required
• Rechargeable long life battery
• Does not require periodic calibration
NOTE: The Artex ETS does not interface with the pre ious Artex Programming
Software (510-0406) or Le el Shifter (500-0232).

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Features
All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded
Reception of 406.025 MHz or 406.028 MHz frequencies
Waterproof to IP67 standards
Ruggedized case
Internal database of recei ed messages and programming
Optional printing of current or stored messages ia IR or Serial links
Desktop application for database storage and re iew
Long life rechargeable battery
Built-in RF attenuator

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ETS w/ Antenna

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Hardware Operation
Prior to use, install battery pack into test set. To close, place the battery pack
with the top end in first. Now push down on the bottom end of the battery pack
ensuring that it is firmly in place. Now push the clip firmly towards the bottom of
the test set until it clicks into place. Charge the ETS battery using the supplied
USB cable connection and wall charger, connect as shown below. Charge for 2 to
3 hours. Upon power-up, follow on screen directions for initialization and setting
the time. The initialization routine is ery important to ensure proper function of
the stylus on the test set screen.

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Meazura Operation
The heart of the ETS is the Meazura MEZ1000 manufactured by Aceeca Ltd of
Christchurch, NZ. The Meazura unit uses the PalmOS® operation system. Artex
has customized the operation of the Meazura by utilizing the MZIO™ interface
inside of the Meazura unit. Please note that as deli ered by Artex, the MZIO™
interface is not accessible by the user without oiding the Artex warranty on the
ETS. The combination of the “off the shelf” Meazura MEZ1000 with a custom
module that contains the Artex programming hardware interface results in the
Artex ETS.
Note: Aceeca also refers to the MEZ1000 as an “RDA” for “Rugged Digital
Assistant”’ this terminology is encountered on the Aceeca web site and in their
literature.
Controls
The Meazura is controlled with the buttons shown below:
The Power Button is used to turn the unit off and on and when used with the
Backlight Button is used for reset functions described later in this manual.
Operation of the PalmOS® functions of the Meazura unit are described in great
detail in the Aceeca “Meazura MEZ1000 User Guide” a ailable free for download
at www.aceeca.com