Specifications

USER’S HANDBOOK
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Mar. 08/12
User Protocol – Serialized Aviation: 24 Bit Address, Mode 'S'
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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.
Note: To keep traceability with the previous ELT in service, Simplified Beacon ID is displayed
in two notations, decimal (/001073430/ in the above screen) and in Hex (new capability,
/H_01A34F_0/). The last digit is the ELT index on board the A/C. The operator will select
which one he wants to use on the ELT Identification label. Official beacon ID is not
impacted by this choice (only screen display).
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).