Manual
25-62-10
Page 29 of 90
JUL 31/12
ACR ELECTRONICS, INC / ARTEX PRODUCTS
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
C406-1 (453-5002), C406-1HM (453-5003)
(2) The cockpit-mounted remote switch assembly is comprised of an ELT status LED and control 
switch, which allows an operator to monitor ELT status and manually turn on the ELT (i.e., 
activate) for testing and reset (i.e., deactivate) the ELT. See "Figure 3. Cockpit Remote 
Switch".
NOTE
: The ELT CANNOT be disarmed or disabled from the cockpit. Cockpit operation is 
limited to deactivating or manually activating the ELT.
Figure 3. Cockpit Remote Switch
(3) The buzzer (i.e., horn) provides an audible alert when the ELT is active. See "Figure 4. 
Buzzer".
Figure 4. Buzzer
(4) The battery pack for the C406-1 Series ELT consists of four āDā size lithium manganese 
dioxide cells connected in series. To prevent the cells from being charged, diodes are 
connected across each cell and fuses are connected to the output. See "Figure 5. Battery Pack 
Assembly".
Figure 5. Battery Pack Assembly
ARTEX
ON
ARM
Press ON
Wait 1 Second
Press ARM
EMERGENCY USE ONLY
Test/Reset
ELT
LED
SWITCH










