Troubleshooting guide

ARTEX AIRCRAFT SUPPLIES, INC. 570-1600

Table of Content

1. Introduction, Description and Operation .............................................................. 1

1.1 Basic Information ................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Application ............................................................................................................. 1

1.3 Description............................................................................................................. 2

1.4 Certification............................................................................................................ 2

1.5 Programming ......................................................................................................... 3

1.6 Operation............................................................................................................... 4

1.6.1 Accuracy ........................................................................................................... 5

1.6.2 Switch Operation ............................................................................................... 5

1.6.3 Self-Test mode .................................................................................................. 5

2. Installation for the United States.......................................................................... 7

2.1 Introduction to Installation...................................................................................... 7

2.2 Parts List................................................................................................................ 8

Table 1 – Parts List ................................................................................................. 8

2.3 Mount ELT ............................................................................................................. 9

2.4 Mount Antenna..................................................................................................... 14

2.4.1 ‘Whip’ Antenna – P/N 110-773 .......................................................................... 15

2.4.1.1 Type of Aircraft ........................................................................................ 15

2.4.1.2 Location ................................................................................................... 15

2.4.1.3 Preparation .............................................................................................. 15

2.4.1.4 Installation ............................................................................................... 15

2.4.1.5 Composite Aircraft Installation................................................................... 16

2.4.2 Rod Antenna – P/N 110-338 ............................................................................. 16

2.4.2.1 Location ................................................................................................... 16

2.4.2.2 Installation Preparation ............................................................................. 16

2.4.2.3 Type of Aircraft ........................................................................................ 16

2.4.2.4 Installation ............................................................................................... 16

2.4.2.5 Composite Aircraft Installation................................................................... 17

2.5 Mount Remote Switch ........................................................................................... 17

2.6 Mount Audio Indicator (“buzzer”) .......................................................................... 18

2.7 Cable harness and Wiring...................................................................................... 18

2.7.1 Harness Wiring – Remote switch end ................................................................ 19

2.7.2 Harness Wiring – ELT End ................................................................................ 19

2.7.3 Connect harness .............................................................................................. 20

2.7.4 Connect RF Coaxial Cable ................................................................................. 25

2.7.5 Coax Cable Assembly (Optional) ....................................................................... 25

2.7.5.1 Low Loss Coax Cable (Optional)................................................................. 25

2.8 Transmitter Test................................................................................................... 26

2.8.1 Self-Test.......................................................................................................... 26

2.8.2 Self-Test Schedule ........................................................................................... 27

2.9 Sealing Connectors in Wet Environments ............................................................... 27

2.10 Helicopter installations .......................................................................................... 28