ARTEX 570-2225 User manual

MANUAL FOR 406 MHz ELT
PROGRAMMING
PART NUMBER 570-2225
REVISION G
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................i
Revision History .................................................................................................................................ii
NOTICE:........................................................................................................................................... iii
1Hardware and Software Package.....................................................................................1
2Computer Requirements...................................................................................................1
3System Installation / Removal...........................................................................................1
3.1 Level shifter installation.......................................................................................................1
3.2 “Artex” software installation................................................................................................2
3.3 “Artex” software uninstallation............................................................................................2
4Hardware Operation..........................................................................................................3
5Software Operation............................................................................................................3
5.1 Software Overview...............................................................................................................3
5.2 Initial start up .......................................................................................................................4
6ELT Programming.............................................................................................................4
6.1 Start Up ................................................................................................................................4
6.2 ELT Programming ...............................................................................................................5
6.3 TABLE 1 ELT Data.............................................................................................................6
6.4 Printing ELT Programming Data.......................................................................................15
6.5 Software Exit......................................................................................................................16
7Programming the C406-N series PA (Programming Adapter)....................................16
7.1 Hardware Operation...........................................................................................................16
7.2 Software Operation ............................................................................................................18
8Processing..........................................................................................................................19
8.1 Normal ELT Processing Procedure....................................................................................19
8.2 Processing Procedure for ELT’s to be used with the Artex ELT/NAV INTERFACE auto-
reprogramming function or the C406-N series PA auto-reprogramming function............19
8.3 C406-N Series PA Processing Procedure ..........................................................................20
9Programming Verification ..............................................................................................20
9.1 INSTRUCTIONS...............................................................................................................20
10 Labeling Requirements....................................................................................................24
11 Registration Requirements..............................................................................................24
11.1 Civil Aviation Authority registration requirements...........................................................24
11.2 Artex Aircraft Supplies registration requirements.............................................................25
12 Technical Assistance ........................................................................................................25
13 Glossary of Software Functions......................................................................................26
14 Glossary of Software Errors and Error Messages........................................................28
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15 ARTEX 406 MHz PROGRAMMING RECORD .........................................................29

Revision History
Manual Revision Engineering Change Order Date
- Release 05/30/01
A EC0 1211 08/17/99
B ECO 1340 03/03/00
C DCN 1704 05/25/01
D DCN 2168 03/24/03
D DCN 2285 09/15/03
E DCN 3173 02/25/08
F DCN 3275 08/14/08
F DCN 3448 06/04/09
G DCN 3466 08/10/09
G DCN 3548 11/02/09
G DCN 3357 01/26/09
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NOTICE:
This document is for use with the RS 232 Level
Shifter-Part Number 500-0232.
If programming using the Handheld Programmer-
Part number 453-2000, follow the procedures as
outlined in Document Number 570-2000.

1 Hardware and Software Package
131-0009 9 Volt Batteries
500-0232 RS-232 Level Shifter
500-8000 PA-PI, Modified
510-0406 CD-ROM Disk
570-2225 Repair Station Manual for 406 MHz ELT Programming
571-0017 Battery Replacement Instructions
611-0099 ME406 Programming Adapter
1600 “Temporary” 24 Bit Address Assignment Form
6178 Country Code List
Note: A 406 MHz Beacon Tester is not included in this package but is necessary to
test newly programmed ELT’s. Either the Sartech ARG 5410 (Artex P/N 453-0131
available in Kits 455-9010-01, 455-9010-02, 455-9010-03 or 455-9010-04) w/ coax,
and attenuator or Artex ETS (Artex P/N 453-1000 available in Kit 455-9100) or an
equivalent test set may be used. Contact the Artex Sales department for details and
current availability.
Note: A 121.5 MHz receiver is not included in this package but is necessary to
monitor ELT’s during programming.
2 Computer Requirements
The 510-0406 programming software requires an IBM-compatible PC with a Microsoft
Windows 95™ or newer operating system installed.
The PC should have a keyboard, mouse, color monitor, and CD-ROM.
The PC should have 10 megabytes of HD space free and available.
The PC should have a local or network printer available. A local printer not configured
through Windows 95™ must be installed on LPT1 or LPT2.
The PC should have one available 9-pin male serial (COM) port on the host computer.
If a 9 pin male serial port is not available, a 25 pin male serial port may be used with a
25-pin female-to-9 pin male adapter. The programming software requires that the serial
port used be either COM1 or COM2.
3 System Installation / Removal
3.1 Level shifter installation
If batteries are not installed, install batteries or attach external power supply that matches
ratings on Level Shifter label. Close case.
With the host computer off, plug Level Shifter 9 pin female connector into the host
computer’s COM1 or COM2 serial port. Use a 25-pin female-to-9 pin male adapter if
the only available port is the 25 pin male type. Do not confuse a 25 pin male serial port
with a 25-pin female printer port.
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On-off
switch with
indicator
9-pin connector
to host computer
COM port
12-pin Molex
connector to ELT
(ME406 Adapter (not
shown
)
connects here
22-pin circular
connector to ELT
22-pin circular
connector to PA Optional
external
power jack
3.2 “Artex” software installation
Exit from all running Windows programs.
Insert the 510-0406 CD-ROM disk into the host computer’s CD-ROM drive. The
following instructions will assume the CD-ROM drive is “D:”. If it is not, replace “D:”
with the appropriate CD-ROM drive designation.
Click on the “Start” menu, and then click on “Run…”
Type “D:\Setup.exe” without the quotation marks in the box provided, or use the browse
button to select the D: drive and then the “Setup.exe” file.
Select “OK” to begin the installation software.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software package installation. The
installer will ask for your name and company, a directory (folder) to place the new
software package in, a location in the Start Menu / Programs SubMenu to place a
shortcut at, etc.
When finished with the installer program, reboot the computer if required. The “Artex”
software is now ready for use.
3.3 “Artex” software uninstallation
Do not perform this operation now. This information is provided in case it is necessary
to uninstall the “Artex” software at a later time.
Select the Start Menu – Settings – Control Panel
Select Add/Remove Programs
Select “Artex” from the list of installed programs
Select the Add/Remove button. Answer “Yes” to the on-screen verification.
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If the Uninstall program detects any shared files that are no longer in use, it will ask if
they should be deleted. Artex has successfully deleted comct332.ocx, mscomctl.ocx,
mscomct2.ocx, and ikbutton.ocx. Artex has deleted other files such as “.dll” files that
appeared at this prompt and suffered consequences. Therefore, unless disk space is
almost full or disk backups are available, Artex does not recommend deleting any files at
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If the “Artex” software has been run, the Uninstall program will have missed a file
called “Artex.ini” and a shortcut called “bcn”. These files are in the destination
directory (folder) chosen during installation, likely to be C:\Program Files\Artex. It may
have missed a few BCNCodes files in the \Noaa subdirectory as well. Remove all of
these files manually.
You may need to reboot the computer to have the Start Menu reflect the fact that the
program has been removed.
4 Hardware Operation
The 500-0232 Level Shifter performs a simple but crucial function for communication with
an Artex 406MHz style ELT. It inverts and raises the data signal from the ELT to an RS-
232 signal level. This enables the ELT to talk to a personal computer for programming or
diagnostic purposes. It also enables programming of the C406-N series PA (Programming
Adapter) add addressed in a following section.
To use, the Level Shifter must simply be plugged into the front connector of an ELT (and/or
PA for C406-N series), plugged into the serial (COM) port of the host computer, and turned
on at its ON-OFF switch. It is important to note that the red LED on the Level Shifter’s
ON-OFF switch indicates on/off status and battery status. When the battery level drops to
an unacceptable level (and is about to cause failures), the LED will not illuminate, and
the battery should be replaced. Be sure to keep the Level Shifter off when it is not in use.
5 Software Operation
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5.1 Software Overview
The “Artex” software program is a custom package designed to simplify reading and
programming data to and from Artex ELT’s. The “Artex” program builds a custom
406MHz hex message for the user from simple data input provided by the user. This may
then be programmed into the ELT. The “Artex” program allows the user to print the 406
MHz hex message and its decoded breakdown for record keeping. If the user wishes, he or
she may also retrieve decoding information from an HTML decoding program provided by
Cospas-Sarsat, available at www.cospas-sarsat.org –beacons –beacon decode.

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5.2 Initial start up
The “Artex” programming software may be started by clicking on the “Artex ELT
Programmer” icon on the desktop or with the “Artex ELT Programmer” selection in the
Start Menu / Programs submenu. If the error message, “Unable to open selected COM
port” appears, hit “OK”.
The serial port that the Level Shifter will be connected to must be selected in software.
Select the CommPort menu and select the location where the Level Shifter is connected,
either COM1 or COM2. This setting will be retained even when the software is shut
down and computer turned off.
The printer location/selection must be set. The PrinterPort menu provides three options,
Windows Printer, LPT1, and LPT2. Chose the Windows Printer selection to use any
printer controlled by a Windows driver, including network printers. After making this
selection, a font window will appear. Select the font desired for use on the chosen
Windows printer. These settings will be retained. If a printer is attached directly to
LPT1 or LPT2, the “Artex” programming software will print raw text out these ports.
6 ELT Programming
Important: when working with any ELT, check that a 121.5MHz receiver is nearby, on, and
at adequate volume. This is necessary to catch and deactivate any ELT that may
accidentally be left on.
The ELT being programmed must properly perform all operations described in this set of
instructions. Any unit that fails any portion must be rejected and repaired.
6.1 Start Up
6.1.1 Check that a printer is connected to the proper printer port on the back of the computer or
via network. Check that computer and printer are on. From the Windows Desktop,
double-click the “Artex” icon. The programming window should now be open.
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6.1.2 The correct baud rate setting must be established. Current setting is indicated in the main
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program long message ELT’s and 2400 to program short message ELT’s. See the grid in
section 6.2.1 for details. If the settings are incorrect, the ELT will not respond to
programming commands (an error message will say so). The baud rate may be changed
by clicking on the indication in the main programming window or under the CommPort
menu.
6.1.3 Plug the Level Shifter cable into the ELT. Turn Level Shifter on. Read notes below.
Important Note: A short message ELT (like the 110-406 series) with battery will activate
when the Level Shifter is turned on. Under many circumstances, it will not deactivate when
the Level Shifter is turned off. In this case, the ELT must be manually reset by moving the
switch to ON and back to OFF/ARM.
Important Note: When power is applied, a short message ELT will enter the transmit mode
and a weak 121.5/243MHz transmission may be heard. The 406MHz transmitter will be
active when the short message ELT’s battery is connected. If a battery is connected, do not
disconnect it. The remote case of a bad battery EEPROM that interferes with programming
may appear only if the battery is connected. This necessitates either programming the short
message ELT in a metallic enclosure to contain RF emissions, or completing the
programming and turning the level shifter off before the first 406MHz transmission in about
12-13 seconds. The level shifter should always be turned off promptly after programming to
minimize battery usage as well as possible 406MHz transmissions.
Note: If the following programming operations are done on a short message ELT during a
406MHz transmission burst, there is a very small chance that the burst will cause the
operation to fail. If this occurs, the user should simply try again, avoiding the transmission
periods (about 12-13 seconds after activation and then every 47.5-52.5 seconds).
6.2 ELT Programming
Refer to the chart (Table 1) on the following page as instructed to complete the
programming sequence below.
NOTE: For the following table, the protocols defined are as follows:
Std Location = Aircraft 24 Bit Address (Long) and ELT Serial (Long)
Aviation User = Tail Number (Short)
Serial User = Aircraft 24 Bit Addr (Short), Aircraft 24 Bit / National (Short), ELT /
COSPAS (Short), ELT / National USA (Short) and Aircraft Operator (Short)
National Location = ELT Serial (Long)
User Location = Aviation User / Tail Number / Location (Long)
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NOTE: Only Aviation User, certain Serial User and certain Standard Location protocols are
supported by default, additional protocols only available with specific Artex permission and
direction.

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6.3 TABLE 1 ELT Data
ELT part
number Description Baud Rate Cospas- Sarsat # Programmed Serial # Supported Protocols Model # Sequence # range Production # range
C406 Series
453-5060 C406-N 9600 135 Same as
unit label
(5 digit)
Std Location
Aviation User
Serial User
User Location
National
Location
7 0-1638 0-9
453-5061 C406-N HM 9600 135 Same as
unit label
(5 digit)
Std Location
Aviation User
Serial User
User Location
National
Location
7 0-1638 0-9
453-5000 C406-2 9600 See
Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
453-5001 C406-2HM 9600 See
Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
453-5002 C406-1 9600 See
Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
453-5003 C406-1HM 9600 See
Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
453-5006 C406-3 9600 See
Note 2 See Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
453-5056 RB406-1HM 9600 170 See
Note 2 Std Location Aviation User
Serial User
6 0-1638 0-9
PA SERIES
453-5068 PA (Blank) 9600 135 Same as
unit label
(5 digit)
Std Location
Aviation User
Serial User
User Location
National
Location
7 0-1638 0-9
453-5078 PA (Pre-
Programmed) 9600 135 Same as unit label
(5 digit)
Std Location
Aviation User
Serial User
User Location
National
Location
7 0-1638 0-9
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