ME406 ELT for Helicopters

ME406 Emergency Locator Transmitter for Helicopters

The Artex ME-406 HM is a single output ELT. Two emergency frequencies (121.5 and 406.028 MHz) utilize the same RF output, requiring only one coax cable to connect to the new series of Artex single input antennas. The ELT automatically activates during a crash and transmits the standard swept tone on 121.5 MHz. Every 50 seconds for 440 milliseconds the 406 MHz transmitter turns on and transmits an encoded digital message to the Cospas/Sarsat satellite system.The mounting hardware for the ME-406 Series is compatible with all previous models of Artex 406 MHz, as well as the ELT200 Series, ACK, Pointer Model 3000 ELT and Narco ELT’s. Current owners of Artex 2-frequency ELT can re-use the remote switch in the cockpit as well as the wiring harness from the cockpit to the ELT thus greatly reducing installation costs.

Features:

• Automatic Fixed Emergency Locator Transmitter beacon
• 5-Axis G-Switch for helicopters
• Fixed wing and helicopter applications
• Enclosed in an impact resistant plastic casing
• Single antenna output for both 121.5 and 406 MHz frequencies
• Worldwide coverage
• 6-year, LiMnO₂ battery life (replacement battery part No. 455-0012)
• TSO C126, ETSO 2C126, Cospas/Sarsat, and Transport and Industry Canada approved

This variant of the ME406 ELT (EDMO# 455-6606) includes:

• ME406HM ELT transmitter
• Rod antenna (110-338)
• Remote switch (455-6169)
• Mounting tray (452-3034)
• Buzzer (452-6505)
• Battery (455-0012)
• Coax cable (611-601304)
• Install kit (455-7423)
• Install/operation manual

• Operating Frequencies: 406 MHz ± 1 kHz Biphase L (16K0G1D), 121.5 MHz ± 6 KHz
• Output Power: 406 MHz: 5 W (440 ms / 50 sec) for 24 hours @ -20° C to +55° C, 121.5 MHz: 100 mW min for 50 hours @ -20° C to +55° C
• Output Connector: BNC Female
• Activation: ME406HM- Automatic by 4.5 ft/sec (2.3 G) Primary G-Switch &12.5 G (+/- 1 G), 5-Way HM G-Switch Assembly or Manual
• Battery: 5 year Lithium (LiMnO2)
• Operating Temperature: -20° C to +55° C
• Storage Temperature: -55° C to +85° C
• Self Test: G-Switch enabled, 406 MHz Power, 121.5 MHz Power,Antenna/Coax Connection, Low Battery
• Remote Control: ON/ARM/RESET
• ME406HM Antenna for helicopter Applications: Rod (110-338)
• Mounting Hardware: Mounting Tray P/N 452-3034
• ELT Transmitter Weight: 1.85 lbs (833 g)
• Mounting Tray Weight: 3.52 oz (100 g)
• Total Weight: 2.05 lbs (933 g)
• ELT Transmitter Measurements with Mounting Hardware Installed: 6.59" (167 mm) L x 2.86" (73 mm) H x 3.69" (94 mm) W