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

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Palm™ Desktop Software
Prior to use, the Palm™ Desktop Software as supplied on the CD-ROM disc (Artex
P/N 510-1200) supplied must be installed on your Windows
95/NT/98/2000/Me/XP PC that will be used to interface with the ETS. Follow the
on-screen instructions for installation.
Note: The Palm desktop software works most amiably if a single Meazura (Palm)
de ice is associated with a single computer. It is possible to use more than one
Meazura (or Palm) de ice with the same computer but attention must be gi en to
the selection of appropriate user names when transferring data to and from
different units. The Palm software identifies the User Name when the Palm
Desktop application is installed on a PC. Only one User Name can be used with
the Artex applications.
Sarcalc Desktop
The Sarcalc Desktop application SarCalc Desktop V1.2 (or higher) may also be
installed on a PC (a ailable free for download at www.artex.net). Once installed,
the entire Sarcalc or Artex database can be re iewed. Note: The Meazura unit
must be HotSync'd with the Palm Desktop software to load the database from
the Meazura unit to the PC. Once sync'd, the database can be opened on the PC
by starting the SarCalcDesk.exe application and opening the database from the
file menu. The Palm HotSync will usually store the database file in
C:\ProgramFiles\Palm\Artex\Backup\ (where Artex is the Meazura user name. Be
sure to use the “Artex” user name whene er performing a “HotSync”. All Artex
pro ided software is loaded to the Meazura using this user name.) The database
will be named SarcalcDB.PDB. If the Meazura was set-up on the PC with a
different User Name than “Artex”, check the folder for that User Name to locate
the Backup file to find the Sarcalc and Artex database information.
Hot Sync
Once installed and configured, the Palm™ Desktop Software will allow installation
of additional software applications as well as performing the hot sync function to
transfer data to and from the ETS (Meazura unit). Artex pro ides a USB cable
(452-0103) to connect to a PC. The hot sync function is accessed by tapping the

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Hot Sync icon on the main Meazura screen as shown below:
The hot sync operation is described in greater detail in the Aceeca “Hot Sync
Guide” a ailable free for download at www.aceeca.com.
Hot Sync Icon

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Maintaining your Battery Pack
Battery Usa e
The Meazura™ MEZ1000 RDA comes with a custom rechargeable Lithium Ion
battery pack that can only be purchased from Aceeca or Artex. The battery pack
allows about 60 hours of continual use.
Battery Warnings
• Do not heat or throw the battery into a fire.
• Do not use or store the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the
temperature may be o er 60°C.
• Do not put the battery in your pocket or in a bag together with metal objects
such as necklaces, hairpins, coins, or screws. Do not store the battery with
such objects.
• Do not short circuit the (+) and (-) terminals with a metal object such as a
needle, necklace or hairpin.
• Do not pierce the battery with a sharp object such as a nail.
• Do not hit with a hammer, step on, throw, drop or allow the battery to
undergo other such strong shock.
• Do not disassemble or modify the battery.
• Do not solder the battery directly.
• Do not use a battery that is se erely scarred or deformed.
Battery Storage
Unlike NiCad (Nickel Cadmium) batteries or NiMH (Nickel-metal Hydride)
batteries, lithium-ion batteries should be charged early and often. Ne er use
battery maintenance software to maintain your battery as this can reduce the life
of your battery. Li-ion batteries should be kept cool. They should not be
subjected to freezing temperatures. Aging will occur much faster at high
temperatures (such as a hot car) and will reduce the life of your battery.
Purchase a Li-Ion battery pack only when you need a replacement, ensuring you
recei e a fresh battery pack.
• Stop using the battery if it exhibits abnormal heat, odor, color, deformation or
is in an abnormal condition.
• Keep away from fire immediately when leakage or foul odor is detected.
• If liquid leaks onto your skin or clothes, wash well with fresh water
immediately.
• If liquid leaking from the battery gets into your eyes, do not rub your eyes.
Wash them well with clean water and consult a doctor immediately.
• Before using the battery, be sure to read the user's manual and cautions on

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handling thoroughly.
• For information on installing and remo ing the battery from equipment,
thoroughly read the user's manual for the specific equipment.
• Batteries ha e life cycles, so if the time that the battery is powering the
equipment becomes much shorter than usual, the battery life is at an end.
Replace the battery with a new one.
• Remo e a battery whose life cycle has expired from equipment immediately.
• When the battery is discarded, make it non-conducting by applying inyl tape
to the (+) and (-) terminals. The battery must either be discarded as
specified by local regulations or put it in the recycling box of a store that is
cooperating in the recycling of rechargeable batteries.
• When not using the battery for an extended period, remo e it from the
equipment and store it in a place with a low humidity and low temperature.
Battery Charging
Do not charge the battery or more than 2 to 3 hours, overcharging can
actually drain the battery. The lithium-ion battery can pro ide between 300-
500 charge/discharge cycles. The lithium-ion battery is certainly different from
most other rechargeable batteries as charging from a partially charged battery
keeps the battery in great condition whereas other batteries prefer to be fully
discharged each time before recharging again. Fully discharging the lithium-ion
battery should be a oided where er possible. For most users, charging the
battery at the end of each day would be the ideal choice. The lithium-ion battery
pack typically lasts about 2-3 years, but potentially longer if cared for in the right
way.
• When charging the battery, use dedicated chargers and follow the specified
conditions.
• Do not use or charge the battery close to fire or inside a car in which the
temperature may exceed 60°C.
• Stop charging the battery if charging is not completed within the specified
time.
• Thoroughly read this manual before charging the battery.
• The battery can be charged within a 0°C to 45°C temperature range.
• Use the battery only in the specified equipment.
• Do not charge the battery in a place where static electricity is generated, or
let the battery touch something that is statically charged.

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Recycle and Disposal Methods
Lithium ion batteries, like all rechargeable batteries are recyclable and should be
recycled.
CAUTION
If your battery is damaged, or if it no longer holds a charge, dispose of it
promptly and properly. Do not dispose of it along with general waste. Call your
local waste disposal agency or en ironmental agency for ad ice on disposing of
the battery.

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Using the ELT Reader
The supplied Sarcalc program ersion 2.33 or higher (sarcalc.prc) is pre-installed
on the Meazura unit in ROM memory.
Select the Sarcalc program by tapping the “Sarcalc” icon shown on next page.
(Note: The exact location of your Sarcalc icon may ary depending on what
other programs or applications are loaded on your Test Set). Select “Measure”
from the initial screen. Connect the reader to the ELT directly with a coax cable
(no attenuator required for test set) or connect the whip antenna.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
PERFORM ALL ELT TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL OR
NATIONAL REGULATIONS. IF REQUIRED, TERMINATE ELT INTO
A 50-OHM LOAD OR PERFORM TESTING IN AN RF SHIELDED
ENVIRONMENT.
ELTS WITH 121.5/243 MHZ TRANSMITTERS MUST BE TESTED
WITHIN 5 MINUTES AFTER THE HOUR (US/CANADA). LIVE
TRANSMISSIONS OF THE 406 MHZ SIGNAL MUST BE LIMITED
TO ELTS WHICH TRANSMIT A “SELF TEST” USING TEST FRAME
SYNCHRONIZATION. EXTENDED TESTING OF THE 406 MHZ
ELT SIGNAL MUST BE PERFORMED DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO
THE READER WITH PROPER SIGNAL ATTENUATION AND/OR RF
SHIELDING. SEE “OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT”.

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NOTE: The ELT read unction does not detect or veri y the presence o
121.5 MHz; this is a 406 MHz reader ONLY.
ETS Main Screen View
The reader is now ready to recei e and decode the message. Select “measure”
from “A ionic Tools” screen as shown below. The screen will display “Waiting for
Data” as shown on next page until a alid ELT transmission is recei ed. Perform
a “Self Test” of the ELT by turning the ELT local or remote switch from
“OFF/ARMED” to “ON” for no more than 3 sweeps of the 121.5/243 MHz signal
and then switch back to “OFF/ARMED”. If the recei ed data is in alid, then
“Message Error!” will be displayed. This may indicate excessi e distance from
the ELT antenna if testing externally. 0-30 feet distance from the ELT antenna is
recommended, although distances up to 50 feet are possible (as allowed). The
ELT internal 406 MHz oscillator may also need to warm-up. Repeat the ELT test if
necessary.
Software Screen View
Sarcalc Icon

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Waiting for Data” Screen View
Once a alid message is recei ed, all encoded data is displayed on the screen as
shown below. The first line contains the 15 digit Hex ELT ID. This ID is used to
register the ELT with the national authorities (NOAA in USA). The second line
indicates the message type: Test or Normal, and Short or Long. The third line
displays the country of registry code and the country. The fourth line will contain
the ELT identifying data. The ELT identifying data will consist of one of the
following: serial number, aircraft 24 bit ICAO address, aircraft registration
number. ELT type will be displayed (ELT) and also any auxiliary locating de ice
(121.5 MHz ELT). If the ELT includes a na igation function, the position will be
displayed in latitude/longitude. Note: The recei ed 406 MHz frequency is not
displayed. The message will be time stamped.
Example of Standard Location Data View
Note: A displayed message will remain on-screen until the “Clear” button is
selected. Select “Done” to sa e message and proceed. A new message will not
o er-write the old message.

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If the ELT is encoded with the 24 bit ICAO address and country of registry is
USA, then the ICAO address will also be decoded to an 'N' number registration as
shown below.
The message will be automatically sa ed to a database for later re iew. Press
“clear” or right arrow key to clear screen for next message.
Example of 24-Bit Address Data View

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Reader Database
All recorded messages are automatically sa ed to a database (up to 1000
records). Select “Re iew” from the initial Sarcalc screen. The latest message
will be displayed with the date and time the message was recorded. Na igate
between older and newer sa ed messages by selecting “Pre ” or “Next”. Any
displayed message can also be printed (if optional printer software is installed).
The number of records kept can be changed by selecting “Prefs” from the initial
Sarcalc screen (see “Preferences”). The database can be erased by deleting the
database “SarcalcDB” from the main Meazura screen as shown below. Tap the
upper left-hand corner of the main screen to show the “App” pull-down screen,
select “Delete” and then select “SarcalcDB” to delete. Indi idual records cannot
be erased.
Deleting Database Screen Views