Artex GPS to NAV Interface (ME406, G406, C406 Series) Main Assembly

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The Artex "ELT to NAV Interface" is designed to connect between the aircraft's Flight Management Computer (FMC) or GPS receiver and Artex’ 406MHz series of ELT's (not the 406B Boeing version). Its function is to receive continuous position updates from the aircraft's navigation system and translate it to the proper format for use by the ELT. Upon activation, the ELT transmits the Latitude and Longitude of the aircraft to the COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system. Knowledge of the position information allows Search & Rescue forces to launch an immediate mission to the last known position of the aircraft. The ELT/NAV Interface meets the TSO C126 and JTSO-2C126 requirements as a 406 MHz ELT system component. The ELT/NAV Interface is available as a complete kit (P/N 455-6500). The kit includes all required installation hardware (screws, washers, etc.), cable connectors with pins/sockets and a manual. Another advanced feature of the interface is an ability to custom program the ELT to the "24-Bit Address" (Mode S number) assigned to an aircraft. This is extremely useful for fleet operators who may find it necessary to change ELT's in aircraft for maintenance purposes because it eliminates the need to reprogram the ELT every time it is moved.

UNIT WEIGHT 2.7lbs (1.2 kg)
UNIT SIZE 9.25"x5"x1.95"
VIBRATION 10 G (5 Hz to 2000 Hz)
SHOCK TEST 500 G @ 4 Milliseconds
CRASH WORTHINESS 100 G @ 23 Milliseconds
ALTITUDE 50,000 feet
HUMIDITY 95% for 48 hours
IMPACT 220 PSI (25 kg from 6 inches)
CRUSH 1000 lbs.
AUTO REPROGRAMMING 24 Bit Aircraft Address (Mode S number)
ARINC 429 INTERFACE ARINC 429 All
RS-232 INTERFACE 9600 Baud, Parity: None, Data Bits: 8, Stop Bits:
1, STX and ETX required, “A” identifier for lat, “B”
identifier for long.
NAV SYSTEMS GPS-Loran-Inertial NAV-FMC
OPERATING TEMPERATURE -20°C to +55°C
VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS +28VDC ±5VDC
CURRENT DRAW 300 mA Max.

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Artex GPS to NAV Interface (ME406, G406, C406 Series) Main Assembly