USER’S HANDBOOK COSPAS-SARSAT TEST BENCHES STB-06-A & STB-06-LA Issued by ELTA F6614 14 Place Marcel Dassault 31702 BLAGNAC France www.elta.fr ORGANISM ASSIGNATION LABEL LOCATION Documentation P/N: 02E65745 Rev. G Initial issue: Jan 31/03 Title Page Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK LIST OF UPDATES INSERTION UPDATE No. ISSUE Creation Typing correction & clarification DATE BY A Prelim. Jan./Feb. 03 ELTA A Nov. 03 ELTA B Nov. 03 ELTA C July 06 ELTA D Oct. 07 ELTA New PC Computer E Nov. 07 ELTA New PC Computer F Jun. 11 ELTA G Mar. 12 ELTA New software release New Software release V1.2.6.0 and integration of the CodADT tool New software UPDATE No. INSERTION ISSUE DATE BY V1.2.7.0 New Software Release V1.2.8.0 Page 1 Mar.
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USER’S HANDBOOK TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS Page Figure 1 : STB-06-A Test Bench With Portable Computer Open – Presentation 10 Figure 2 : STB-06ASTB-06-A Test Bench with Portable Computer removed – Presentation 11 Figure 3 : Test Interface Device - Presentation 15 Figure 4 : Portable Computer - USB / RS232 adapter for portable computer - Presentation 17 Figure 5 : External CDROM Drive 18 Figure 6 : CodADT Tool 19 Figure 7 : CodADT tool operation with an ADT406S 20 Figure 8 : Software Installation S
USER’S HANDBOOK Figure 32 : Specific Operation For A06xx, S06 and ADT 406 S ELT 57 Figure 33 : Result of ELT Test (ADT 406 AF/AP) 58 Figure 34 : Result of ELT Test (A06xx/S06) 59 Figure 35 : General Test Flowchart 61 Figure 36 : 406 MHz UHF Signal Processing Flowchart 62 Figure 37 : VHF Signal Processing Flowchart 63 Figure 38 : Measurement Failure Screen 67 Figure 39 : Maintenance Screen 68 Figure 40 : Maintenance Tasks Screen for A06xx/S06 69 Figure 41 : Reset Battery for A06xx/S06 70
USER’S HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE LIST OF UPDATES 1 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES 3 TABLE OF ILLUSTRATIONS 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 7 1. INTRODUCTION 8 2. GENERAL 8 A. Purpose of the test bench 8 B. Software Improvement from the initial version 8 C. List of ELT model addressed by STB-06 test bench 9 D. General characteristics 9 3. DESCRIPTION 12 A. General description (Ref. Fig. 1 & 2) 12 B. Detailed description 14 4. OPERATION 22 A. External Power Supply operation 22 B.
USER’S HANDBOOK 1. INTRODUCTION This document describes the STB-06-(x) test bench. The test bench exists in two versions: - a complete portable and autonomous test bench powered by internal batteries, model STB-06-A, P/N 02N65740, - a laboratory test bench, model STB-06-LA,P/N 02N65739.. Operations and performances are identical between the two versions. The differences are the housing metallic transport case and utilization of a portable computer for STB-06A.
USER’S HANDBOOK C. List of ELT model addressed by STB-06 test bench ELT model ELT Type ELT P/N Rev. (Amendment) ADT 406 AF/AP Automatic Fixed 01N65900 A to K ADT 406² AF/AP Automatic Fixed 01N65900 L and above ADT 406² AF/AP-H Automatic Fixed 01N65901 A and above ADT 406 AP Automatic Portable 01N65910 A and above ADT 406 S Survival 01N65920 A and above A06 Automatic Portable 9260065 A and above A06V2 Automatic Portable 95N6088 A and above Prog.
USER’S HANDBOOK (4)Test bench physical characteristics (STB-06-A only) Test bench dimensions : Weight : length 500 mm, width 370 mm and height 130 mm. 7.5 kg. 1 STB-06-A Test Bench with Portable Computer Open – Presentation Figure 1 Page 10 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK 2 3 4 7 6 5 STB-06-A Test Bench with Portable Computer removed – Presentation Figure 2 Page 11 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK 3. DESCRIPTION A. General description (Ref. Fig.
USER’S HANDBOOK (2) STB-06-LA (Ref. Fig. 2) The STB-06-LA test bench, laboratory version use the same parts and is composed of: - Computer, not supplied by ELTA (not illustrated), - Test Interface Device (2), - External Power Supply Adapter (4 only), for the “Test Interface Device”. - Connection Cables (5), - CodADT tool (6) for programming “Identification modules” of ADT 406 ELT’.
USER’S HANDBOOK B. Detailed description (1)Test Interface Device The Test Interface Device essentially consists of a measuring board and a battery integrated in a nonwaterproof box. The battery provides a typical autonomy of 2 hours after a complete recharge process - Batteries needs to be recharged for at least 5 hours. The Test Interface Device has a phase demodulator for UHF measurements and an audio demodulator for the VHF measurements.
USER’S HANDBOOK 1 2 7 3 6 4 5 Test Interface Device - Presentation Figure 3 Page 15 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK (2)The portable computer The portable computer is an interface between the user and the test bench (Man machine interface). The STB-06-A software can program the ELT, execute the RF tests, data input and displays the results. The portable computer can operate independently (removable battery) for about 2 hours (typical) and the battery is recharged when the computer mains adapter is connected. The portable computer comprises the following main connection and control devices (Ref. Fig.
USER’S HANDBOOK 4 5 Connected to the Test Interface Device “COMP” input Note : USB / RS232 adapter was delivered with a software driver installed on the computer (STB-06-A). via P/N 94N6493 cable. Connected to the portable computer USB Input. Portable Computer - USB / RS232 adapter for portable computer - Presentation Figure 4 Note: This COTS USB/SERIAL interface is supplied by ELTA with STB-06-A test bench. Customer may select one other source (equivalent). Page 17 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK (3) The external disk drive (Ref. Fig 5) The external disk drive is used for restoring STB-06 test bench software after a computer failure, archiving or reading the STB-06-A test reports files (C/S Identification / RF tests / Maintenance). One USB drive is provided with the STB-06-A composed of: - One external CD ROM drive (optical) (1) - One USB cable (2) 2 1 External CDROM Drive Figure 5 Note: This COTS External CDROM drive is supplied by ELTA with STB-06-A test bench.
USER’S HANDBOOK (4) The CodADT tool (Ref. Fig. 6) This tool is used for “activation / Identification modules” encoding management of an ADT406 ELT (any model) family independently of the ELT i.e. without using the ELT transmitter. The CodADT tool is mandatory for coding ADT406 S ELT because this model does not have any encoding connector such as the other ADT406 models. For use CodADT tool, remove the “modules” from the ELT and plug it on CodADT tool.
USER’S HANDBOOK Transfer of “Activation/Identification module” from the ELT to the CodADT tool. Portable Computer (STB-06-A) 1 2 Or Customer Computer (STB-06-LA Connection to Serial 3 Link CodADT P/N: 05N62132 Remove module from ELT transmitter, Plug the module on the CodADT tool for encoding purposes, Restore the module on the ELT.
USER’S HANDBOOK (5) Connection Cables The connection cables are divided in four categories: the power supply cables, the programming cables, the Serial link cable and the RF cables. - The two power supply cables are used to power the Test Interface Device and the portable computer when the test bench is not working in autonomous mode.
USER’S HANDBOOK 4. OPERATION The STB-06-A test bench is designed to operate on shop External Power Supply or autonomously (Internal Power Supply made by a battery pack). The STB-06-LA test bench is designed to operate on External Power Supply only. These test benches can remain in storage for few weeks without being recharged. A. External Power Supply operation The STB-06-A test bench External Power Supply can operate with voltages between 100 V and 240 V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz.
USER’S HANDBOOK C. Putting into service For STB-06-LA: follow the complete procedure except those related to the portable computer. If required USB/ RS232 adapter may be applicable (no physical serial link on the PC computer).
USER’S HANDBOOK (2) Putting test bench into service When the test bench is used in autonomous mode, do not perform the procedure described below but go straight to paragraph (b) Switching on the computer (a)Connect the test bench to the power supply - Take the External Power supply adapter out of the case. Connect it to the External Power supply and to the DC connector input of the computer.
USER’S HANDBOOK D. Software installation (STB-06-LA, laboratory version, or STB-06-A recovery) (1) STB-06 application software : (a)The software can be used with WINDOWS 98, 2000, XP or NT. - insert the first floppy disk in the drive, or use the CDROM if a drive is available. - open the STB-06 directory if the software is not launched automatically, - execute the SETUP file, - follow the indicated instructions, Four main screens (Ref.
USER’S HANDBOOK (b)The software can now be used with WINDOWS 7 but some manual adjustments are required Insert STB-06 software CD ROM in the CD ROM drive. Interrupt the automatic installation if it runs after CDROM insertion Under Windows 7 (or Vista as well), It is mandatory to install these software’ and run them under computer administrator right. Software Installation under administrator right: o o Open the CD ROM, copy « setup.exe » and « setup.
USER’S HANDBOOK Answer « Yes » and follow installation instructions (same process as for Windows XP, see Figure 8). Software preparation in order to use them as administrator : Locate the STB_06 icon under « Program Files (x86)/ELTA/STB-06-V1.2.8.0 » and modify the file properties (right click) Click this box to run software under Windows XP compatibility Software installation as administrator IMPORTANT REMINDER : - Every time you will run this software this warning box will open . Answer « Yes ».
USER’S HANDBOOK - execute the STB-06 (x) program, - after this “cold start” enter the organization code (organisim) and the user organization name assigned by ELTA (Ref. Fig. 9). Note: This information is indicated on the label stuck on the first page of the supplied user handbook. Organization Code & Name Figure 9 With portable version STB-06-A, the software is preinstalled and this screen appears after a click on STB_06 icon (only the very first one, i.e. after software recovery). Page 28 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK (2) USB / RS232 driver (STB-06-A software recovery only) The use of an USB / RS232 adapter is necessary with a portable computer only equipped with USB port. This USB / RS232 adapter require a driver initially installed by ELTA at the same time as STB-06-A software. . This driver must be reinstalled in the event of complete computer software recovery. Use the CDROM supplied with the USB/SERIAL interface and follow the instructions given by the USB/SERIAL interface manufacturer.
USER’S HANDBOOK Select « Page setup » Select A4 format Update the left & right margins until the file report is correctly printed on one single page Usually left & right margins set to 10 mm will work properly Page 30 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK E. Functional test of ELT (1)Test set-up – Disconnect the ELT antenna from ANT Connector (A06xx/S06) or EXT. ANT. or BACK UP ANT. (ALL ADT 406 ELT MODELS, EXCEPT ADT 406 S) or ANTENNA (ADT 406 S), – Open the test bench transport case (STB-06-A only). – If the test bench is not used in autonomous mode, connect it to external power supply or to an external DC power supply (12 Vdc): . remove the external power supply adapter from the case.
USER’S HANDBOOK (2)Test procedure (a)Test bench initialization and explanation of its functions and screens If the title screen is not displayed click Mode and then click Test Device. Note: The Operator can perform tasks by using mouse or shortcut keys. For example: press T key on the keyboard to select Test (underlined letter). By default STB-06-A test bench is using USB / RS232 adapter with com port # set to 4 : i.
USER’S HANDBOOK Switch On Test Interface Device Figure 11 Note: If the Test Interface Device is already switched ON, switch it OFF and switch it backs to ON again for dialog initialization. Switch on the Test Interface Device by pushing the slide switch to ON. The green part of the indicator light then comes on. Note: indicator color may be: Green if the battery is charged or test bench is in autonomous operation, Orange if the battery is recharging (Red + Green LED’). Page 33 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK The following screen (Ref. Fig. 12) is displayed offering the Operator three possibilities. It also displays the software references (computer and Test Device) and the configuration files in the lower right part of the screen.
USER’S HANDBOOK (b)Identification Click Identification or type “I” in the main menu screen. The following empty identification screen (Ref. Fig. 13) is then displayed. Note: Operator can select Identification from Test or Maintenance screens. Empty Identification Screen Figure 13 Page 35 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK This screen deals with the COSPAS-SARSAT Identification selectable parameters. It is used to provide the following information (Ref. Fig 13): Note: Details of the COSPAS-SARSAT (C/S) identification can be found through the C/S Internet site at the address http://www.cospas-sarsat.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=189&Itemid=118&lang=en done in accordance with every local regulation.
USER’S HANDBOOK 1 Beacon ID verification To perform this task the ELT transmitter or Programming Box or CodADT tool must be connected to the Test Interface Device PROG connector on one side with the relevant encoding cable: For the Programming Box (Prog. Box) of the ELT model A06V2, use the P/N 96N9028 cable, Note: Connect the Jaeger connector only to the Programming Box side and connect the other end to the PROG. Connector (Test Interface Device side) when the software asks to “Turn ON the beacon”.
USER’S HANDBOOK Turn OFF the ELT transmitter or the CodADT tool or disconnect the encoding cable for the Programming Box from the Test Interface Device when turn OFF is requested. An “Auto Save” screen (Ref. Fig. 14) is displayed requesting the operator to save the results of the test for further analyzes. Example of Identification AutoSave Reading Screen Figure 14 Fill the serial number field and we recommend to enter a remark (up to 40 characters) for further follow up ease, then click OK Page 38 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK The following screen (Ref. Fig. 15) is displayed. Example of Identification Reading Screen Figure 15 All the information acquired from the ELT, CodADT tool or Programming Box is displayed in Green. Beacon Model is automatically displayed on the upper right of the screen. Battery Used Time indicates the cumulative transmission duration of the transmitter (increased every 15 minutes). Note: This information does not exist for the CodADT Tool and for the Programming Box.
USER’S HANDBOOK When the battery used time is over a limit, a warning box appears after identification Read. It recommends performing a battery servicing on the ELT transmitter. See following example in Figure 16 and 17. Limit is adjusted to 5 hours with the ELT models ADT 406 (except for ADT 406 S, not relevant) and 2 hours with the ELT models A06xx/S06.
USER’S HANDBOOK 2 Beacon ID creation or update To perform this task the ELT transmitter or Programming Box or CodADT tool must be connected to the Test Interface Device PROG connector on one side with the relevant encoding cable: For the Programming Box (Prog. Box) of the ELT model A06V2, use the P/N 96N9028 cable, Note: Connect the Jaeger connector only to the Programming Box side and connect the other end to the PROG. Connector (Test Interface Device side) when the software asks to “Turn ON the beacon”.
USER’S HANDBOOK New Identification Screen (A06xx/S06) Figure 18 Same kind of screen is displayed with Programming Box (Beacon model is then Prog. Box) Default selected value for the parameters are displayed in Blue. Alternative or selectable parameters are displayed in White. Click on each characteristics boxes (1 to 7) and enter the relevant data to build the final CospasSarsat message (C/S Identification i.e. Beacon ID).
USER’S HANDBOOK For the ADT406 AF/AP, there are not any grey characters and all the parameters are accessible. The following display (Ref. Fig.19) shows the Create ADT 406 AF/AP default screen. New Identification default Screen (ADT 406 AF/AP) Figure 19 Page 43 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK For the ADT406 AF/AP-H, there is only one grey character not accessible: the “7 Power field”. All the others parameters are accessible. The following display (Ref. Fig.20) shows the Create ADT 406 AF/APH default screen. New Identification default Screen (ADT 406 AF/AP-H) Figure 20 Page 44 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK For the ADT406 AP, there is only one grey character not accessible: the “7 Power field”. All the others parameters are accessible. The following display (Ref. Fig.21) shows the Create ADT 406 AP default screen. New Identification default Screen (ADT 406 AP) Figure 21 Page 45 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK For the ADT406 S, two parameters are in grey character and not accessible: the “1 Message type filed” and “7 Power field”. All the others parameters are accessible. The following display (Ref. Fig.22) shows the Create ADT 406 S default screen. New Identification default Screen (ADT 406 S) Figure 22 Page 46 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK The following screens show the different user protocols (Ref. Fig. 23 to 27): Note: Beacon model ADT 406 AF/AP is given as example but same screens exists for A06xx, Programming Box and other ADT 406 models. Please remember that the grey characters in boxes are not available for A06xx/S06 ELT transmitter and programming box i.e. “box 1, Long”; “box 5, 121.5 MHz alone”; “box7, Low/High”.
USER’S HANDBOOK User Protocol – Serialized Aviation: Operator + Serial Number Figure 24 Note: Fields of ITEM 4 shall be filled as it is automatically cleared when the screen is called, if not an error box will be displayed when Updating is selected Note: “C/S Type Approval #” in box 4 must not be changed Note: If “National Use” is selected in box 4, the operator must clear “C/S Type Approval #” to 0 (enter zero in the field) Note: The serial number is right justified, it is not necessary to enter the left
USER’S HANDBOOK User Protocol – Aviation Figure 25 Note: Fields of ITEM 4 shall be filled as it is automatically cleared when the screen is called if not an error box will be displayed when Updating is selected Note: Registration marking (aviation) is right justified. When less than 7 characters are used the software automatically performs the right justification and fill to the left with “Space” characters as required by Cospas-Sarsat specification Note: Specific ELT Number is a figure between 1 and 4.
USER’S HANDBOOK User Protocol – Serialized Aviation: 24 Bit Address, Mode 'S' Figure 26 Note: In box 4, the operator shall assign the ELT index on board A/C (0 for the first one, 1…). Note: The 24 bit address may be entered either in decimal (conversion from 24 bit binary to decimal) or in HEX (conversion from 24 bit binary to Hex value). Value is right justified.
USER’S HANDBOOK User Protocol – Test Figure 27 Note: For the test protocol we recommend that the Homing signals be removed in order to avoid false alert. The Cospas-Sarsat message for test protocol is not processed by the Cospas-Sarsat system. This “TEST” transmission is considered as Non Operational and is discarded by the system unless the operator contact the nearest Cospas-Sarsat MCC and ask to receive the information (location, message….).
USER’S HANDBOOK Upon completion of the parameters selection, click Updating to download the new identification in the ELT or in the CodADT tool. The screen instructs the Operator to turn ON the ELT. Turn ON the ELT transmitter or the CodADT tool or connect the encoding cable for the programming box of the A06V2. The downloading of the data starts. When the downloading is over the screen instructs the Operator to turn OFF the ELT.
USER’S HANDBOOK The following Update screen (Ref. Fig. 29) is displayed. Identification Updated Screen (Aviation Example) Figure 29 The message "Update Successful" appears in the left down corner of the screen. The ELT Identified Simplified Decoding Table (Figure 30) is used to display the ELT Cospas-Sarsat Identification in the Identification Box. This presentation will ease the comprehension of the main COSPAS-SARSAT identification fields.
USER’S HANDBOOK 3 Simplified decoding chart (Fig. 30) The following diagram explains our proprietary simplified decoding process. This process allows the operator to recover easily and quickly the major parameters of the CospasSarsat Identification message i.e : Message type, Country code, user protocol selected, Identification Associated homing transmitter MESSAGE TYPE (L) = LONG COUNTRY CODE HOMING ( ) = SHORT (0) = NO HOMING (1) = 121.
USER’S HANDBOOK (c) RF Test This test task does not apply to Prog. Box equipment P/N 95N6089 as it is not a transmitter. To perform this task the ELT transmitter or Programming Box or CodADT tool must be connected to the Test Interface Device PROG connector on one side with the relevant encoding cable: Note: This connection does not apply to ADT 406 S, as there is no connector on its front panel): For the A06V2 ELT transmitter, connect the P/N 96N9029 extension cable with the P/N 96N9028 cable.
USER’S HANDBOOK Empty Test Screen Figure 31 Turn ON the ELT. The actual RF tests starts. Page 56 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK For all ADT406 ELT models, except ADT 406 S, the Radio Frequency test starts immediately. For the A06xx, S06 ELT and ADT 406 S, the screen will prompt you to turn OFF the ELT and then back to ON for synchronization purpose. The following screen (Ref. Fig. 32) is displayed. Specific Operation For A06xx, S06 and ADT 406 S ELT Figure 32 Note: This screen remains until the reception of the actual RF signals by the Test Interface Device.
USER’S HANDBOOK During the test, the following screen (Ref. Fig. 33 or 34) is displayed. Result of ELT Test (ADT 406 AF/AP) Figure 33 Note: For the ADT 406 AF/AP and ADT 406 AP ELT models the test bench acquires the model type, the P/N and the Revision index directly from the ELT when available (in the Fig.
USER’S HANDBOOK Result of ELT Test (A06xx/S06) Figure 34 The results display area is divided into three sections: – one section displaying UHF measurement results (406.025 MHz for A06, A06V1, A06V2, S06 ELT', 406.028 MHz for ADT406 ELT') – one section displaying VHF measurement results (121.5 MHz), – one section displaying UHF measurement results (243 MHz). The test is successful when the three frequencies section names (406.025 or 406.028-121.5-243 MHz) are printed in green.
USER’S HANDBOOK - Display of UHF measurement results (406.028 MHz for ADT406 ELT, 406.025 MHz for A06, A06V2 and S06) The test bench measures the following UHF data: , UHF power expressed in dBm, frequency deviation (DFo = F ELT – (406.028 MHz for ADT406 ELT, 406.
USER’S HANDBOOK 1 RF Functional test The test of the ELT (Ref. Fig. 35) consists in processing the 406 MHz UHF transmission and the 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz VHF transmissions. General Test Flowchart Figure 35 Page 61 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK a UHF transmission test (Ref. Fig. 36) 406 MHz PROCESSING UHF FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT UHF POWER MEASUREMENT MODULATION FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT MESSAGE DEMODULATION TR, CE, CPP PROCESSING 406 MHz UHF Signal Processing Flowchart Figure 36 - First UHF transmission screen The UHF measurements are made every 50 seconds. The measurement results are displayed at the same rate as the measurements are made and a decision is displayed in the 406.028 MHz for ADT406 ELT or 406.
USER’S HANDBOOK b VHF transmission Test (Ref. Fig. 37) The VHF measurements are made at 3 seconds intervals. The measurement results are displayed at the same rate as the measurements are made and a decision is displayed in the 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz parts. VHF Signal Processing Flowchart Figure 37 Page 63 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK 2 Test specification and interpreting the results a Test specification The performances must meet the specifications described in the following paragraphs. Two types of measurements are made: – measurements on the UHF channel (406.025 or 406.028 MHz), – measurements on the VHF/UHF channels (121.5 and 243 MHz). The display resolution is the last decimal displayed. b 406.025 or 406.028 MHz channel - Power measurement (PUHF) ELT specification : +37 dBm ± 2 dBm.
USER’S HANDBOOK - Complete message decoding (Ref. Fig. 31) Display of raw data. Check of the message structure: .. preamble, .. synchronization, .. identification, .. error correcting code. Message decoding and display. Display of the optional long message (raw data). - Check of the PM modulation index (Phi1, Phi2) Phi1 = positive phase excursion (+ 1.1 rd). Phi2 = negative phase excursion (- 1.1 rd). ELT specification : ± 1.1 rd ± 0.1 rd. c 121.
USER’S HANDBOOK d 243 MHz channel - Carrier frequency measurement (DFo) ELT specification : 243 MHz ± 12.150 kHz. - Amplitude Modulation (AM) check ELT specification : .. AM frequency sweep direction : upward or downward. .. AM sweep frequency : between 2 Hz and 4 Hz (Fsweep), .. AM minimum frequency : 300 Hz (Fmin), .. AM maximum frequency : 1600 Hz (Fmax), .. AM minimum range : 700 Hz (DF), - Power measurement (Pvhf) ELT specification : +19 dBm +24 dBm.
USER’S HANDBOOK When an internal problem occurs with the Test Interface Device, the following screen (Ref. Fig. 38) is displayed requesting the operator to wait the next Cospas-Sarsat transmission. This is not an ELT failure. This case may happen one or two times for 10 consecutive measurements. Measurement Failure Screen Figure 38 Page 67 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK 4 Reading Of Maintenance Tasks On the test bench main menu screen Click Maintenance. The following maintenance screen (Ref. Fig. 39) is then displayed. Note: Operator can select Maintenance in test or identification screens. Maintenance Screen Figure 39 Note: Maintenance information’s are not available for ADT406 S ELT. Page 68 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK a A06xx and S06 ELT’ With these models the maintenance is limited to the “battery used time” counter that displays the cumulating time of ELT activation (per 15 minutes step). - Read Function: Click Read. The screen instructs the Operator to turn ON the ELT. Turn ON the ELT. The loading of the maintenance information starts. When the loading is over the following screen (Ref. Fig. 40) is displayed and instructs the Operator to turn OFF the ELT.
USER’S HANDBOOK - Battery Reset (after a battery servicing process) Clicking on Reset Battery will set the battery used time to zero and the following screen is displayed (Ref. Fig. 41). Reset Battery for A06xx/S06 Figure 41 Click YES to close the warning box. Automatic storage of the previous configuration is performed for future use (follow up). Page 70 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK For the A06xx/S06 follow the instructions displayed on screen (Ref. Fig 42). Select the correct P/N in the list, enters the Serial Number and a remark if relevant. It will save the state of the ELT before the battery servicing process. Save Information Screen Figure 42 Page 71 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK b ADT406 ELT (Not relevant for ADT406 S) With these ELT models, maintenance deals with the battery used time counter (as for A06xx/S06) and with three types of additional files: Life file for the day-to-day operations occurring on the ELT, Maintenance file for the maintenance operations performed to the ELT, Events file (operation made on the ELT transmitter), And battery used time counter value (as for A06xx/S06). Click Read. The screen instructs the Operator to turn ON the ELT.
USER’S HANDBOOK Note: The date & time are not a Universal Time, it the time derived from internal real time clock set from the computer used when “Reset Clock” was performed. In addition to the above information, the screen displays the ELT software version implemented; The ELT internal real time clock; and controls buttons Read, Reset Clock, Reset Battery and Maintenance Off.
USER’S HANDBOOK Click YES and the following screen (Ref. Fig. 45) shows the event counters with all the number reset to zero. After Reset Battery Screen Figure 45 Page 74 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK Click on Reset Clock to reset the data, the following screen will be displayed (Ref. Fig. 46). The value of the computer clock will be downloaded to the ELT internal real time clock. Reset Clock Screen Figure 46 Note: This task is mandatory after a battery servicing process because the time and date are lost during this task (no back up power for the real time clock) Note: This task can be performed at any time if a time discrepancy is discovered during maintenance process.
USER’S HANDBOOK 5 Saving And Printing The saving and printing operation use the same procedure (the only difference is the name of the screen: Save or Print). Select Print or Save menu, the following display (Ref. Fig. 47) appears: Save / Print Display Figure 47 It is an example of saving RF tests results for an ADT 406 AF/AP. Same type of screen appears for C/S reading and updating process.
USER’S HANDBOOK Enter the Serial Num: Key the serial number of the ELT, normally constituted by 8 digits Remarks: possibility to enter a remark with up to 20 characters for further following up. For first generation of ELT, select the correct Part Number (P/N) from the scroll-down menu if available (Ref.
USER’S HANDBOOK Printing and Saving Maintenance Screen - Figure 49 Page 78 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK The three following screens (Ref. Fig 50 to 52) are the printing and saving screens for the identification, test and update functions. Saving And Printing Identification Screen - Figure 50 Note: Power indication “Low or High” are related to the ELT setting (Low correspond to about 20 dBm, High correspond to about 23 dBm 121.5-243 MHz transmitter setting). “Low” shall not be considered as ELT failure, it is one ELT output power setting. Page 79 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK Saving and Printing Test Screen - Figure 51 Page 80 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK Saving and Printing Update Screen - Figure 52 Note: Power indication “Low or High” are related to the ELT setting (Low correspond to about 20 dBm, High correspond to about 23 dBm 121.5-243 MHz transmitter setting). “Low” shall not be considered as ELT failure, it is one ELT output power setting. The file is saved in the SAVE directory that include the following sub directories: Test, Read, Maintenance and Update. The file is automatically directed to its corresponding sub directory.
USER’S HANDBOOK This letter is merged with the ELT P/N, the ELT S/N, Cospas-Sarsat simplified IDENTIFICATION as described in Figure 29. Date and hour when the record was saved are then added automatically in the file name. For example “ T_01N65900G_06040518_EXAMPLE_June-28-2006_1448.rtf” indicates: Test content, P/N 01N65900, Revision Index G, S/N 06040518, with C/S simplified IDENTIFICATION EXAMPLE, saved on June 28, 2006 at 14h48’. The following screen (Ref. Fig.
USER’S HANDBOOK For opening saved file, click on File in the top left of the window and select Open. The following screen (Ref. Fig. 54) is displayed. The operator can now select (double click) the type of directory required related to the file looking for and then select the dedicated requested file name. Open Files directory, located in the SAVE folder Figure 54 Page 83 Mar.
USER’S HANDBOOK 5. MAINTENANCE The test bench does not require any special maintenance operation, care must simply be taken to ensure that the batteries are correctly charged (for STB-06-A only). A. Calibration The test bench must be checked (calibration verification) every two years in order to guarantee measurement reliability. This task shall be performed by ELTA. A Calibration Certificate is issued by ELTA to release the test bench to service. B.
USER’S HANDBOOK C. Fault locating CORRECTION TYPE OF FAULT Reset and recharge the battery on the mains All faults. The charging light does not come on when connected Check the cables and that mains power is present to mains. Measurements are not obtained. Check the cables and change ELT. The measurement are incorrect on all ELT’. Check the cables. The measurement is incorrect on one ELT. Allow to warm up then measure again.
USER’S HANDBOOK CAUTION: BE CAREFUL WITH OLD BATTERY. DO NOT PUNCTURE NOR PUT THEM IN A FIRE NOR TRY TO CHARGE NOR DISASSEMBLE THEM.THEY COULD SPLIT AND/OR EXPLODE. DANGEROUS SUBSTANCE MAY LEAK. DO NOT THROW THEM AWAY. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER AND FOLLOW LOCAL DISCARDING RULES B.
RED WIRE BLACK WIRE USER’S HANDBOOK RED WIRE BLACK WIRE Replacement of the Measurement Unit Battery Figure 55 7. LIST OF COUNTRIES AND THE ASSOCIATED COUNTRY CODES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER The list below was edited in October 2011. It corresponds to the country code file V1.4.0 (27/10/11). Refer to the official COSPAS/SARSAT list for updates. This list can be obtained at the following electronic address: http://www.itu.int/online/mms/glad/cga_mids.sh .
USER’S HANDBOOK Country code file V1.4.
USER’S HANDBOOK 0210 Cyprus (Republic of) 0332 Guatemala (Republic of) 0270 Czech Republic 0745 Guiana (French Department of) - France 0445 Democratic People's Republic of Korea 0632 Guinea (Republic of) 0676 Democratic Republic of the Congo 0630 Guinea-Bissau (Republic of) 0219 Denmark 0750 Guyana 0621 Djibouti (Republic of) 0336 Haiti (Republic of) 0325 Dominica (Commonwealth of) 0334 Honduras (Republic of) 0327 Dominican Republic 0477 Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China) - Ch
USER’S HANDBOOK 0642 Libya 0540 New Caledonia - France 0252 Liechtenstein (Principality of) 0512 New Zealand 0277 Lithuania (Republic of) 0350 Nicaragua 0253 Luxembourg 0656 Niger (Republic of the) 0453 Macao (Special Administrative Region of China) - China (People's Republic of) 0657 Nigeria (Federal Republic of) 0647 Madagascar (Republic of) 0542 Niue - New Zealand 0255 Madeira 0536 Northern Mariana Islands (Commonwealth of the) - United States of America 0655 Malawi 0258 Norway 0533 Malay
USER’S HANDBOOK 0361 Saint Pierre and Miquelon (Territorial Collectivity of) - France 0376 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0561 Samoa (Independent State of) 0268 San Marino (Republic of) 0668 Sao Tome and Principe (Democratic Republic of) 0403 Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 0663 Senegal (Republic of) 0279 Serbia (Republic of) 0664 Seychelles (Republic of) 0362 Trinidad and Tobago 0672 Tunisia 0271 Turkey 0434 Turkmenistan 0364 Turks and Caicos Islands - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 0572
