Figure 8 performance testing equipment setup, H. 121.5 mhz frequency measurement – item 5a, I. audio modulation check – item 5b – ACR&Artex ME406 HM User Manual

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ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC

DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

ME406 (453-6603), ME406HM (453-6604)

25-62-30

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Jun 25/13

concurrently and test equipment settings to be quickly switched from one test to another.

By doing so, the three-minute warm-up requirement can be eliminated from a number of

tests and battery run time minimized to a large extent.

(1)

Place the ELT in a container or screen room capable of substantially attenuating RF signals, or

the transmitter power output shall be connected to a suitable dummy load to minimize

radiation.

(2)

Use the ELT’s own battery pack as the power source for these measurements. An alternate

power source can be used where lengthy servicing, other than the performance tests, is

anticipated.

(3)

Ensure that adequate attenuation rated for 406 MHz is installed between the ELT antenna

output and the measurement equipment to prevent damaging input circuitry, if required. At a

minimum, the attenuator should be rated at 30 dB, and 5 watts for a ½-second duration. As

shown in Figure 8 Performance Testing Equipment Setup.

Figure 8 Performance Testing Equipment Setup

SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-003

H. 121.5 MHz Frequency Measurement – Item 5a

(1)

Connect the measuring device, referring to SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-002 on page 35.

(2)

Activate the ELT by placing the control switch in the “ON” position.

(3)

Wait three minutes.

(4)

Perform SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-004 during the three-minute waiting period.

(5)

Measure the frequency after the three-minute waiting period. The frequency must be within

the tolerance specified in Table 3 on page 29.

SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-004

I.

Audio Modulation Check – Item 5b

(1)

Perform this check in conjunction with SUBTASK 25-62-30-750-003.

(2)

Monitor 121.5 MHz on an AM receiver.

(3)

Listen for the aural sweep tone on the receiver. The audio should “sound” like an ELT.

ELT ANTENNA

BNC CONNECTOR

30 dB

ATTENUATOR

(if required)

MEASURING

DEVICE

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