406MHz Elt Tester User Manual

ELT TESTER 406 03
Technical description and operation manual
ELT TESTER 406 03

Technical description and
operation manual
ELT TESTER 406 03

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Chapter 1
General
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Chapter 2
Main
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Chapter 6
Tester
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General
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Chapter 8
Safety
precautions
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Chapter 9
Storage rules
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Chapter 3
Complete set
Chapter 4
Preparation for
operation and
operating
procedures
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Applications
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Chapter 5
ELT test
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Contents
Chapter,
Devision,
Subdevision
Page
List of actual pages
Contents
General description
Main specifications
6-7
Complete set
Preparation for operation and operating procedures
10
10-17
ELT test procedure
18
18-21
Tester calibration
22
22
General instructions
23
23
Safety precautions
24
24
Storage rules
25
25
Application 1. Tester menu
26
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Application 2. Unit conversion (dBm to W).
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27
Description
Applications:
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1. General description
1.1
ELT TESTER 406 03 (further TESTER) is designed to check the avionics emergency
locator transmitters (ELT) operating via COSPAS-SARSAT system. Tests can be carried
out in volume of annual test requirements or in volume of maintenance requirements or
for fast check after ELTs encoding or installation. Tester can receive the messages from
any 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT beacon transmitting either in test mode or in real alert
emergency mode. The signal can be received through the broadcast by means of
antenna or the tester can be connected directly by means of cable through a suitable
attenuator. Radiated tests in real alert emergency mode should be carried out using
screened room (or enclosure) only.
Testers front view is shown on the fig. 1-1.
Fig.1-1. Testers front view
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1.2
This tester can be used for testing of personal locator beacons (ELTs).
1.3
The tester allows to perform:

-
reception, demodulation and decoding of the emergency information transmitted

on channel 406 MHz;
frequency measurement of 406 MHz signal;
audio-control of the sweep of 121,5 MHz signal presence;
audio-control of the sweep of 243 MHz signal presence;
level measurement on 406 MHz channel;
level measurement on 121.5 MHz channel;
level measurement on 243 MHz channel;
estimation of the positive/negative phase deviation of modulated signal;
measurement of total transmission time of 406 MHz signal;
measurement of unmodulated carrier duration of 406 MHz signal;
estimation of the equivalent radiated power of 406 MHz signal through broadcast.
1.4
The tester is designed to operate at the temperature range from 0 to + 45 and

relative air humidity should be no more than 95%, which is determined by used LCD.
1.5
The tester power supply is performed by 4 AA batteries 1,5 V, as well as by external

DC source with voltage 4,57 V and load current no less than 300 . The tester can
power supplied by USB cable when connected to computer or net USB adapter.
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2. Main specifications
2.1
Tester provides carrier measurement on a frequency of 406 MHz with accuracy to

500 Hz.
ATTENTION!!!
The operation range of the tester is extended to 406020406040 kHz and divided
on 7 sub ranges (see item 5.4.1.1). The default range is 406028 kHz when the
tester is turned on. The chosen channel should correspond to operation
frequency of tested beacon.
2.2
The tester provides audio-control of the sweep signal presence on a frequency of

12150010 kHz and 24300010 kHz .
2.3
The tester provides demodulation and decoding of the emergency information and
displays on your choice the -code (15 Hex ID or the message 1-112 bit) as well as
all decoded information in text view with all measured parameters. Besides, the BCH
code is calculated and compared with received one, and the result is displayed.
2.4
The tester provides measurement of positive/negative phase deviation value with

accuracy to 2,8 .
2.5
The tester provides measurement of total transmission time of the message with
accuracy to 0,2% and time of preamble duration with accuracy to 0,2 %.
2.6
The tester provides measurement of received signal level on a frequency of 406 MHz
within the range 19 43 dBm or 0,08W - 20W with accuracy to
3,0 dB by means of antenna;
0,5 dB by means of attenuator.
2.7
The tester provides measurement of received signal level on a frequencies of 121,5

MHz and 243 MHz within the range 13 20 dBm 20-100 m W with accuracy to
3,0 dB by means of antenna;
0,5 dB by means of attenuator.
2.8
The tester allows to perform the measurement of beacon parameters by means of

standard external antenna (from 3 to 15 meters), as well as via high-frequency cable
and attenuator connection. Calibration test of the power meter is performed for 5 meter
distance.
2.9
Tester HF-input resistance is about 50 1,5 Ohm.
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ATTENTION!!!
Peak signal level which is supplied to the tester HF-input should be not more
then 1,0W (mean square value) or 20 mW.
Direct connection of the beacon to the testers input without attenuator leads to
the irreparable DAMAGES of the tester!
2.10
Tester allows to save up to 10 measuring results in non-volatile memory (overall

measurements in MEASURE/TEST CH406 MHz mode).
2.11
Single measurement circle time is not more than 2 min.
2.12
The tester can be power supplied by 4 AA batteries 1,5 V, as well as by external direct
current source with approximate voltage 4,57 V and load current no less than 300mA
connected to USB input of the tester by means of standard USB connector (of PC USB
connector or network USB adaptor).
2.13
Testers current consumption:

in standby mode with no LCD highlighting - no more than 130 m;
in standby mode with LCD highlighting - no more than 200 m;
in measure mode with LCD highlighting - no more than 300 m.
2.14
Approximate continuous operation time of the tester from the internal power supply
elements is about 6 hours.
2.15
Tester will be switched off automatically in 15 min. after the latest keystroke.
2.16
Tester generates the voltage of the internal power supply elements with accuracy
5%.
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3.
COMPLETE SET
3.1.
Complete set of the tester corresponds to the following tab. 3-1.

#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Item
ELT Tester 406 03
Antenna
PC cable (USB A USB A 1.5m)
Technical
description
and
operation manual
HF - attenuator
HF cable TNC/TNC 0.5 m RG58
HF cable BNC/TNC 1 m RG58
Device packing
Software and software users
manual
Power adapter (USB adapter)
Table 3-1
Notice.
q-ty
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
optional*
optional
*The software can be easily downloaded at our website under following links:
The drivers can be downloaded here:
http://gmdsstesters.com/downloads/drivers_FTDI.zip
as well as software can be downloaded here:
http://elttesters.com/download/ETS_BE_v1.zip
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4. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
4.1
Control and connection tools.
4.1.1
On the front panel of the tester there are a graphic LCD indicator and keypad (Fig. 5-1).
4.1.2
Top right key ON is intended for turning on-off the tester. (Fig. 5-1).
4.1.3
MENU key is intended to open the main menu from any sub menu.
4.1.4
Up, Down, Left, Right keys (arrowed up, down, left, right) are intended for navigation in
menu items.
4.1.5
ESC, ENT lower keys are intended for access, exit and perform menu functions.
4.1.6
F1, F2 keys are intended for performing some particular functions in some menu items.
See the tips on the LCD.
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Fig. 5-1
4.1.7
On the front side of the tester there is HF-slot for antenna connection. On the bottom
panel there is USB-input for PC or USB-adapter connection. (fig. 5-1).
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4.2
Switching on\off the tester

Press ON button and hold it down until the logo of the manufacturer and the device
identity is appeared on the LCD to turn on the tester.
Switching of the tester is followed by the audio signal. Release ON button after hearing
the alarming signal.
Whereas at startup of the device the voltage of the internal power supply elements is
lower than required one, battery low icon will appear in the top right corner of the
display. If source voltage is lower than 4.1 V "REPLACE BATTERY!" note will appear
on the display and the tester will be turned off automatically within 3 seconds.
4.2.1
The tester will be turned off by following operations:

- hold the ON button until the tester is turned off;
- source voltage is lower than 4.1 V ("REPLACE BATTERY!" will appear on the display
and the tester will switch off automatically within 3 seconds);
4.3
Switching on\off the LCD highlighting

Switching on\off the LCD highlighting can be performed by F1 and F2 buttons, when in
MAIN MENU or startup logo is displayed.
4.4
MAIN MENU
After turning on the tester the logo of the manufacturer and the device identity is
appeared on the LCD.
To enter the main menu one should press the ENTER button or MENU button. Vertical
navigation up and down the main menu one can perform by using Up and Down
buttons.
ENT button is used to enter the particular submenu, ESC button is used to quit the
submenu. Use MENU button to return to the main menu.
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Main menu has the following items:

===MAIN MENU===
MEASURE
VIEW MESSAGES
SETTINGS
MANUFACT SETTINGS
4.4.1
MEASURE - beacon parameters measurement;

VIEW MESSAGES - displaying measuring results saved
in memory;
SETTINGS - tester parameters settings;
MANUFACT SETTINGS - tester service menu.
Each item has subdivision. One can move through them
in the same way as through the main menu.
Press ESC button to return to the previous menu item.
Press MENU button to return to main menu.
MEASURE menu item

MEASURE menu contains following items:
----- MEASURE-----TEST CH 406 MHz
TEST CH 121 MHz
TEST CH 243 MHz
TEST CH 406 MHz - automatic mode for main beacon

parameters measurement on 406MHz channel;
TEST CH 121 MHz 121.5 MHz channel audio
monitoring and signal level measurement.
TEST CH 243 MHz 243 MHz channel audio
monitoring and signal level measurement.
Frequency 406 MHz - 406 MHz channel frequency
measurement;
Power 406 Mhz - measurement of signal power level on
406 MHz frequency;
After choosing any measurement mode the tester allows to select the measurement
source/path:
-----Measurer by ----Antenna
Attenuator
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ANTENNA the measurements will be carried out by

means of ANTENNA through the broadcast.
ATTENUATOR the measurements will be carried out
by means of attenuator through cables, i.e. the tested
beacon should be connected to attenuator input and
attenuator should be connected to tester RF-input by
means of RF-cables.
Attenuator included in standard delivery set is
symmetrical input device, so any input can be used as
input or output.
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4.4.1.1 TEST CH 406 MHz menu item automatic measuring mode on 406MHz channel
In TEST CH 406 MHz mode tester measure the following beacon parameters:
-
demodulation and decoding of the received emergency signal;

frequency measurement;
signal level measurement;
total time transmission measurement;
time of preamble measurement;
signal phase deviation measurement.
-Choose channel CH:
406.022
CH:
406.025
CH:
406.028
CH:
406.031
CH:
406.034
CH:
406.037
CH:
406.040
After pressing ENT button while using TEST CH

406 MHz menu item the list of all the 406 MHz
channel range is appeared on the screen. The last
used channel or channel proper value measured
with MEASURE / Frequency 406MHz mode will
be highlighted. It is required to choose the
channel that corresponds to the beacon!
By pressing ENT button the tester will be turned to
the beacon parameters measuring mode. The
following title will appear on the screen:
Waiting for signal
The measurement is attended by the audio alarm of the detected signal of the sweep
tone.
After receiving the message all parameters of the beacon will appear on the screen:
Time and date of measurements;
Mes#X
: memory cell number, where
test results will be saved by pressing F2 button
(where X value from 1 to 10);
Test or Dist
: message type (Test (testing
mode), Dist (emergency mode)). Test message
differs from the emergency one by the vertical
synchrotiming negate log; such message is not
processed by the satellite;
Ok or BAD
: BHC code comparison result (Ok
received code end corresponds to the calculated
one, BAD the BCH code does not correspond to the calculated one. This check
allows to estimate the code accuracy calculation and the message errors absence.
ID
:15 byte hexadecimal beacon identifying code (15 Hex ID) ;
ELT with beac. s/n (example): Protocol type;
CC:211 S/N:524862(example): Country code and decoded data;
Freq
: 406 MHz channel frequency;
P406
: 406 MHz signal power;
07:30
15/07/2010
Mes#1 Test Ok Ok
ID: 9A6C6008F800245
ELT with beac. s/n
CC:211
S/N:524862
Freq: 406028,50kHz
P406: 37.8 dBm
Save-F2 D
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Time and date of the measuring session are shown in the top line of the indicator;
Tool tips with the possible further options are shown in the bottom line:
- Down button is used for extended view of measured results;
Save - F2 - button is used for saving results in the non-volatile memory. The
message is saved under number Mes# X.X where X.X the meaning in range 1..10.
The number is increased automatically by circle, and after Mes10 the Mes1 will be
used, new data will erase the old one automatically, so no any special function to free
the memory is required.
The B or BD symbols can appear in the bottom right corner! It is the quality
estimation of signal reception. When no symbols are appeared it means the frequency
is stable and it has insignificant fluctuation. The D symbol means the frequency
fluctuated during the signal reception.
By pressing F1 button the additional data of the beacons message will be displayed
on the screen:
- All message in hexadecimal view;
- phase deviation value;
- non-modulated preamble time;
- total transmission time.
Press ESC button to return to the previous menu to view beacons message
parameters.
By pressing F2 button user can save the message and test results to the memory cell
with the particular number that is shown in the Mes# X line where X - value from 1 to
10. The number increased automatically in a circle mode after Mes#10 is saved, the
next test results will be saved in 1 cell Mes#1. It will erase all data saved previously
in 1 cell. Due to only 10 cells are available It is recommended to save all test
results on laptop or PC by means of software.
Press ESC or MENU button to go to main menu.
Also you can see the all saved data in VIEV MESSAGES item of the MAIN MENU.
4.4.1.2 F406 menu item
The F406 mode is intended for the frequency measurement of impulse signal on the
channel of 406 MHz. Also the frequency measurement in this mode is not depended on
of the frequency range chosen in AUTO mode. Besides, the measured value allows
select frequency range automatically for AUTO mode.
Entering the menu the title Start - ENT will appear on the screen. To start up
measurements press the ENTER button. Each keystroke of the ENTER activates new
measurement session and its result will appear on the screen.
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If the frequency channel of the tested beacon is unidentified the MEASURE /

F406 mode is strongly recommended before make measurement of the beacon
parameters in AUTO mode.
4.4.1.3 Power 406 menu item
Power 406 mode is intended to measure the impulse signal level on the frequency of
406 MHz. To start up measurements press the ENTER button. Each keystroke of the
ENTER activates new measurement session and its result will appear on the screen.
The selected channel (MHz) is shown on the top line. Use Up and Down buttons to
change the channel.
The voltage applied to the HF-input is actually measured, but the meaning is converted
to power level based on calibration factor which is determined experimental for 5 meter
distance (the distance between the tested beacon and the testing device itself).
4.4.1.4 Test CH 121.5 menu item
Test CH 121.5 mode is intended to measure the impulse signal level on the frequency
of 121.5MHz and a auditory monitoring of the sweep tone presence in a channel of
121,5MHz.
The following tool tip will appear on the screen:
Save F2
Mes#X
Measure ENT
Each keystroke of the ENTER activates new signal level measurement session. On
completing of the measuring session the power level (in dBm) will appear on the
screen.
Press F2 button to save data with the signal level. The memory cell number to which
data is saved is shown in Mes#X line. X is the memory cell number which was saved in
MEASURE / AUTO mode. This way one can add 121.5 MHz channel power level value
to the X memory cell with 406 MHz channel parameters.
4.4.1.5 Test CH 243 menu item
Test CH 243 mode is intended to measure the impulse signal level on the frequency of
243MHz and a auditory monitoring of the sweep tone presence in a channel of
243MHz.
The following tool tip will appear on the screen:
Save F2
Mes#X
Measure ENT
Each keystroke of the ENTER activates new signal level measurement session. On
completing of the measuring session the power level (in dBm) will appear on the
screen.
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Press F2 button to save data with the signal level. The memory cell number to which
data is saved is shown in Mes#X line. X is the memory cell number which was saved in
MEASURE / AUTO mode. This way one can add 243 MHz channel power level value
to the X memory cell with 406 MHz channel parameters.
4.4.2
VIEW MESSAGES MENU Saved data review

Entering this part of the menu user can see the last saved data on the display.
The information presented in the following way:
-
measurement time and date (HH:MM;DD/MM/YY) ;

memory cell number Mes#X, X cell number from 1 to 10;
Test or Dist - message type (Test or Dist - emergency) ;
Ok or BAD BCH code compare result;
ID: 15 byte hexadecimal beacon identifying code (15 Hex ID);
Freq : 406 MHz channel frequency;
Power : 406 MHz power level;
P121.5 : 121.5 MHz power level.
By pressing F1 button extended data with beacon and message parameters is shown
on the screen:
- all message in hexadecimal representation;
- phase deviation value;
- non-modulated preamble time;
- total transmission time of the message on the frequency of 406MHz.
Using Up, Down buttons user can view all of the 10 memory cells.
4.4.3
SETUP menu item settings

After entering this menu one can see the following menu items:
U_BAT
LCD contrast
Set date/time
Sound
testers power supply level indication;

LCD contrast settings;
time and date settings;
audio alarm on-off.
All the set values are saved in the non-volatile memory after the turning off the tester.
4.4.3.1 U_BAT menu item - tester power supply indication.
After entering this menu the meaning of voltage of the current power supply is shown
on the screen:
- internal battery elements (if theres no connection to the USB);
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- USB connection voltage, if there is network USB-adapter connection or PC

connection.
The tester will be switched to the USB power supply channel automatically after being
connected to USB power source!
Each keystroke on the ENTER button initiates one-shot measurement.
4.4.3.2 LCD contrast menu item - LCD contrast settings
After entering this menu the current value of the LCD contrast is shown on the screen
within the range from 10 to 32 and users tool tips as well:
Right +
- increase contrast;
Left - decrease contrast;
F1 - default - default settings (20).
4.4.3.3 Set date/time menu item - time and date settings:
After entering this menu the current time and date are shown on the screen.
Use Left, Right buttons for cursor movement. Use Up, Down buttons for time and date
setting.
Press F1 for setting to zero.
Press ENTER for define value saving.
After pressing ESC button to exit the menu current values will be saved.
4.4.3.4 Sound menu - audio alarm on-off
After entering this menu one can see tool tips:
F1 Enable - F1 sound on;
F2 Disable - F2 - sound off.
4.4.4
Service Menu:
Service Menu is intended for manufacturer usage and device service maintenance.
This menu items is used for tester service settings and calibration. Use Service Menu
only in case of necessity.
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5.
Beacon test procedure
5.1
General comment according to the beacon test procedure

ATTENTION!!!
On checking and technical maintenance of the emergency beacon pay the strong
attention to avoid transmission of the false emergency signal!
The test procedure via antenna in real operating mode of the beacon (with
distress signal) should be carried out in shielded room which provides radio
frequency signal attenuation not less than 80 dB (under recommendation of
COSPAS-SARSAT Committee).
The present tester has advanced receive path sensitivity comparing to the previous
model. Thats why the required distance should be no less than 3 meters in order to
avoid receiver damages! The power meter is calibrated within 5 meter distance.
5.2
Test procedure in BEACON test mode (Self test)
5.2.1
Prepare the beacon and the tester for the test procedure under this manual instructions
and instruction of beacon operations manual for self test mode.
5.2.2
If the beacon is connected to the tester via the RF-cable - use the manufacturersupplied RF-attenuator (on the individual order).
Direct output connection of the beacon to the testers input without attenuator
leads to the irreparable damages of the testing device!
5.2.3
The measurement of the channel frequency of 406MHz in MEASURE / F406 mode is

recommended before test procedure in case when operating frequency of the tested
beacon is unknown. If the beacon operation frequency is identified the test procedure
may be carried out in MEASURE / AUTO mode.
5.2.4
The common test procedure are as follows:

choose MEASURE menu item, then F406 menu item, then press ENTER;
the following title will appear on the screen:
Start - ENT
Press ENTER - after that the tester goes to waiting mode of the beacon
signal and the following title will appear on the screen:
Waiting for signal
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turn on the tested beacon to the Self Test mode according to the instructions
on its case or use the operation manual. The distance between the tester and the beacon
should be no less than 3 meters (5 meters is recommended).
the frequency value will appear on the screen at the end of the measuring
session;
Press ESC to quit this mode and go to the AUTO mode by pressing ENTER
button. The list of the operation channels with dedicated one (with frequency proper value
received in F406 mode) will appear on the screen.
.
press ENTER to see the title:
Waiting for signal
and then one can hear audio signal of sweep modulation presence in the
channel of 121.5 MHz;
turn on the beacon again to the Self Test mode and wait for test message.
After the message is received all beacon and message parameters will be displayed. See
4.4.1.1.
in case if all the parameters are correct one can save the measurement results
in the non-volatile memory by pressing F2 button. If the parameters are not correct, try to
change relative position of the beacon and the tester and the distance between them.
5.2.4
TEST procedure of the home 121.5 MHz transmitter
121.5 MHz home transmitter can be tested in two ways:

MEASURE / AUTO mode - 121.5 MHz channel audio monitoring of signal
presence is working all time, because for the different beacon types this channel can be turned
on only for short time before and after 406 MHz message sent;
Test CH 121.5 mode - in this mode the tester measures the level of a
121.5MHz signal allowing to check the channel not only by audio monitoring possibilities. Also
measurement results can be stored in the same memory cell with X number where the other
parameters received in MEASURE/AUTO mode were saved.
Pay your attention that, for the signal level measurement in the channel 121.5 MHz the most
types of the beacons should operate in real operation mode what can cause false distress
signal emission on the frequency of 406 MHz as well as on 121.5 MHz. Thats why this test
procedure must be carried out in sheltered room.
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5.3
Data transfer to the PC or laptop

The tester can be easily connected to any personal computer or laptop by means
of USB cable.
PC tester connection is performed via USB channel by means of integral circuit USB
UART (USB Serial Converter) manufactured by FTDI - FT232R.
It is necessary to install FTDI drivers for normal operation of the tester.
The driver can be downloaded at our website:
http://gmdsstesters.com/downloads/drivers_FTDI.zip
as well as software can be downloaded here:
http://elttesters.com/download/ETS_BE_v1.zip
The following software installation procedure is recommended:
1.
unpack zip-file to the specified folder on your hard disk;
2.
start up Beacon Tester software v1.0 (no installation required).
3.
Use USB cable (supplied) to connect device to the PC and turn the tester on.
4.
You will see the message about the new USB-device detected by the PC. Then
choose CDM 2.00.xx folder as the drivers setup resource from the software package.
5.
turn the device off and disconnect it from PC;
6.
connect the device to the PC, turn it on and enter the main menu. Further data
transfer process is held by the terminal program.
ATTENTION! Memory saved data transfer is performed by means of the MAIN MENU
and PC software one shouldnt enter any tester menu item! PC software allows to
request data of the certain single measurement determined by the cell number or all of
the ten possible memory units.
5.4
Antenna measurement process special feature
5.4.1
Measurement of transmit power equivalence (TPE).

TPE is a multiplication result for antenna power supply and antenna. It means that
transmitted power is sufficiently depends on measurement carrying conditions and field
density measurement set point. As in most cases it is hard to avoid HF-signal remirror
(the operators or bottoming surface for instance) one has to know that TPE estimated
value has rateable nature. Besides allowance for TPE according to the COSPASSARSAT C/S T.001 certification type approval taking into account allowance for
transmitter power 2 dB and antenna power gain = (+4/-3) dB is about:
TPE min = 37 - 2 - 3 = 32 dBm or 1.6 W
TPE max = 37+ 2+ 4 = 43 dBm or 20 W
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for 90% of space determined by 5 and 60 degrees of elevation. For the rest part
calculated TPE could be far less.
5.4.2
Measurement procedure in strong remirror condition.

Quite often the beacon testing is carried out in space-limited environment ship
condition, when the strong remirror of the radio signal takes a place. Remirror of the
signal is possible even on the open area if theres no particular landing area for the
beacon water-line close-bodied box with radius no less than 1,25 m. In this case the
tester antenna receives two waves direct and the surface remirrored. Under such
conditions theres appeared a complicated fringe pattern with deep amplitude level
which lead to the errors in message transmitting and decoding on the frequency of
406MHz and wrong frequency and frequency deviation indication.
Thats why 3-5 different points measuring sessions taking one's bearings for cause of
received signal level with more signal level position are recommended.
5.4.3
Electric angle and frequency on the channel 406 MHz meter feature.
Strict requirement for 406 MHz frequency short-term stability impose the necessity to
use oven-controlled crystal oscillator in all the beacons with constituent response time.
It provides the transformation of the oscillator frequency to the nominal value. As the
frequency is an electric angle rate of change then frequency change at the time of
process stabilization directly affects the electric angle it gets added
phase incursion, which is lost when frequency is stabilized.
In test mode time period between switching on the beacon 406 MHz message is about
a few seconds thats why the measuring result for phase and frequency or coded
information may fall outside the tolerable limits. In this case one may need to repeat
the measurements with changing relative position and distance between the tester and
the beacon.
Coded information integrity check, and 406 MHz frequency channel check, according
to the MSC/Circ.1039 requirements one should held in sheltered room with switching
the beacon to the work mode (after 15 min warming up)!
Chapter 5.
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6.
Tester calibration
This tester is a complex special-use electronic device. Thus it is should be calibrated
only by manufacturer or approved representative by means of corresponding
equipment.
Tester calibration should be done once in two years.
Chapter 6.
Tester calibration
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7.
It is necessary to keep the device in package not less than for two hours at normal
conditions when it was at high temperature deviation.
Keep it the package in at normal condition within 12 hours after storage of the tester in
conditions of high humidity.
Chapter 7.
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8.
Safety precautions
One can operate the tester only after detailed manual and technical description
examination and also after particular safety inductions.
Chapter 8.
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9.
Storage rules
This hardware product in manufacturer package is to storage in warehouse and
should be protected from residue, acid fumes, alkalis and other corrodent additions
influence.
In a warehouse there should be appropriate temperature from 278 (5
(40 ) and relative air humidity no more than 80%.
Chapter 9.
Storage rules
) to 313
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Application 1 Testers menu

Application 1. Tester menu
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Application 2
Unit conversion (dBm to W).
dBm
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
0
1,00
1,26
1,58
2,00
2,51
3,16
3,98
5,01
6,31
7,94
0,1
1,02
1,29
1,62
2,04
2,57
3,24
4,07
5,13
6,46
8,13
0,2
1,05
1,32
1,66
2,09
2,63
3,31
4,17
5,25
6,61
8,32
0,3
1,07
1,35
1,70
2,14
2,69
3,39
4,27
5,37
6,76
8,51
0,4
1,10
1,38
1,74
2,19
2,75
3,47
4,37
5,50
6,92
8,71
0,5
1,12
1,41
1,78
2,24
2,82
3,55
4,47
5,62
7,08
8,91
0,6
1,15
1,45
1,82
2,29
2,88
3,63
4,57
5,75
7,24
9,12
0,7
1,17
1,48
1,86
2,34
2,95
3,72
4,68
5,89
7,41
9,33
0,8
1,20
1,51
1,91
2,40
3,02
3,80
4,79
6,03
7,59
9,55
0,9
1,23
1,55
1,95
2,45
3,09
3,89
4,90
6,17
7,76
9,77
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
10,0
12,6
15,8
20,0
25,1
31,6
39,8
50,1
63,1
79,4
10,2
12,9
16,2
20,4
25,7
32,4
40,7
51,3
64,6
81,3
10,5
13,2
16,6
20,9
26,3
33,1
41,7
52,5
66,1
83,2
10,7
13,5
17,0
21,4
26,9
33,9
42,7
53,7
67,6
85,1
11,0
13,8
17,4
21,9
27,5
34,7
43,7
55,0
69,2
87,1
11,2
14,1
17,8
22,4
28,2
35,5
44,7
56,2
70,8
89,1
11,5
14,5
18,2
22,9
28,8
36,3
45,7
57,5
72,4
91,2
11,7
14,8
18,6
23,4
29,5
37,2
46,8
58,9
74,1
93,3
12,0
15,1
19,1
24,0
30,2
38,0
47,9
60,3
75,9
95,5
12,3
15,5
19,5
24,5
30,9
38,9
49,0
61,7
77,6
97,7
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
100
126
158
200
251
316
398
501
631
794
102
129
162
204
257
324
407
513
646
813
105
132
166
209
263
331
417
525
661
832
107
135
170
214
269
339
427
537
676
851
110
138
174
219
275
347
437
550
692
871
112
141
178
224
282
355
447
562
708
891
115
145
182
229
288
363
457
575
724
912
117
148
186
234
295
372
468
589
741
933
120
151
191
240
302
380
479
603
759
955
123
155
195
245
309
389
490
617
776
977
Application 2.
dBm to W conversion table
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Technical description and operation manual

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List of actual pages

Preparation for operation and operating procedures

ELT test procedure

Application 1. Tester menu

Application 2. Unit conversion (dBm to W).

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Fig.1-1. Testers front view

ELT TESTER 406 03

The tester allows to perform:

reception, demodulation and decoding of the emergency information transmitted

The tester is designed to operate at the temperature range from 0 to + 45 and

The tester power supply is performed by 4 AA batteries 1,5 V, as well as by external

ELT TESTER 406 03

Tester provides carrier measurement on a frequency of 406 MHz with accuracy to

The tester provides audio-control of the sweep signal presence on a frequency of

The tester provides measurement of positive/negative phase deviation value with

The tester provides measurement of received signal level on a frequencies of 121,5

The tester allows to perform the measurement of beacon parameters by means of

Tester HF-input resistance is about 50 1,5 Ohm.

ELT TESTER 406 03

Tester allows to save up to 10 measuring results in non-volatile memory (overall

Single measurement circle time is not more than 2 min.

Testers current consumption:

ELT TESTER 406 03

Complete set of the tester corresponds to the following tab. 3-1.

ELT TESTER 406 03

4. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

Control and connection tools.

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Switching on\off the tester

The tester will be turned off by following operations:

Switching on\off the LCD highlighting

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Main menu has the following items:

MEASURE - beacon parameters measurement;

MEASURE menu item

TEST CH 406 MHz - automatic mode for main beacon

ANTENNA the measurements will be carried out by

ELT TESTER 406 03

demodulation and decoding of the received emergency signal;

After pressing ENT button while using TEST CH

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ELT TESTER 406 03

If the frequency channel of the tested beacon is unidentified the MEASURE /

ELT TESTER 406 03

VIEW MESSAGES MENU Saved data review

measurement time and date (HH:MM;DD/MM/YY) ;

SETUP menu item settings

testers power supply level indication;

ELT TESTER 406 03