The beacon can be read over the air (in test mode or a shielded enclosure), or transmitting directly into the reader (for beacons with external antenna connections).
Since it is crucial for the beacon ID to be registered with the national authorities, the ETS Test Set provides an easy and economical means to verify the ID after installation or reprogramming. A beacon must also be re-registered when aircraft or beacon ownership changes, so verification is necessary. The ETS can also print a record directly to a serial or Infrared (IRDA) enabled printer. Low cost infrared adapters are available to turn any printer with a parallel port interface into an infrared printer.
| Frequency Range | 406 MHz (-60dBm to +36dBm), 5 watt signal |
| Decoding | Per Cospas-Sarsat C/S T.001 (Issue 3, Revision 5) |
| Operating System | Palm OS® 4.1.2 (Upgradeable to Palm OS® 4.x.) |
| Microprocessor | 33 MHz Motorola DragonBall-VZ |
| Memory | Volatile: 16 megabytes SDRAM (Approximately 15MB available to user), Non-Volatile: 4 megabytes Flash (Approximately 2MB available to user), Expansion: via MZIO™ bus (Supports multiple formats) |
| Size | 6.7 x 3.7 x 1.53 inches (170 x 94 x 39 mm), without antenna |
| Weight | 1 lbs (456 g), with antenna |
| LCD Display | FSTN (TDF) grayscale |
| LCD Resolution | 160 x 160 pixels |
| LCD Viewable Area | 56mm (W) x 56mm (H) |
| Touch Screen | Analog Resistive |
| LCD Backlight | Electro luminescent |
| USB | 1 megabyte per second (Cable provided) |
| Serial (RS232) | 1200 to 115200 bits per second (Optional, available from Aceeca) |
| Infrared (IrDA) | 1200 to 115200 bits per second at 1 meter |
| Communication Connector | 13 pin with custom golf plated pins (Cradle or communication cable) |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion, custom battery pack (rechargeable) |
| Battery Voltage | 3.6 volts nominal |
| Battery Capacity | 1900 mAh |
| Battery Protection | Over charge, discharge and thermal |
| Battery Charging Current | 1.2A (maximum) |
| Battery Charging Input | 9V DC nominal |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C) |
| Storage Temperature | 14°F to 140°F (-10°C to 60°C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 90% relative humidity (Non-condensing) |
| RFI / EMC | CSPR22, CSPR24 (RF emissions & ESD immunity) |
| FCC | Part 15, Class A |
| CE | EU EMC Directive |
| Sealing | IP67 |
| Current Consumption | Power On: 21mA typical (Measura only, Backlight off), Full System: 60mA typical (Backlight on), Sleep Mode: 1 to 2mA typical |
Warranty Length: 30 months from date of installation of the Goods on Buyer's solution' 24 months from the date of dispatch of Goods by the Supplier
Warranty coverage is effectively extended from previous warranties offered on Artex products. To qualify for warranty coverage, a customer must do one of two things.
1) Provide the original packing list from Artex and/or Ulfsberg Electronics with a shipping date on it. The warranty period expires 24 months from the date shipped on the packing list.
2) Provide proof of installation date (Logbook entry, signed copy of the FAA form 337 the ELT was installled under, or other documentation stating such).
If the customer is unable to provide either methods of documentation, the warranty will apply for 24 months from date of manufacture listed on the ELT product label, with a 6 month instalation grace period - effectively 30 months.
For any inquiries regarding warranties, feel free to contact Artex products technical support at: support.prescott@cobham.com or by phone at USA 928-756-1615.
