Kannad AF INTEGRA Operation Manual

Manual is about: Emergency Locator Transmitters

Summary of AF INTEGRA

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    Doc09078d ref. 0146257d tp page : 1 date of rev.: jun 20/2013 revision 03 first issue: oct 20/2010 orolia s.A.S. - a company of the orolia group emergency locator transmitters operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt with built-in gps & integral antenna © o ro lia s. A. S. : t h is d o c u m e...

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    Users are kindly requested to notify orolia s.A.S of any discrepancy, omission or error found in this manual. Please report to our customer support: e-mail: support.Sar@orolia.Com tel.: +33 (0)2 97 02 49 00

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt record of revisions ror page: 1 jun 20/2013 rev. Nb revision date insertion date by 00 oct 20/2010 oct 20/2010 j.S. 01 may 09/2011 may 09/2011 j.S. 02 jan 31/2012 jan 31/2012 j.S. 03 jun 20/2013 jun 20/2013 j.S..

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt list of effective pages lep page: 1 jun 20/2013 subject page date title page tp 1 jun 20/2013 record of revisions ror 1 jun 20/2013 ror 2 jun 20/2013 list of effective pages lep 1 jun 20/2013 lep 2 jun 20/2013 lep 3 jun 20/2013 lep 4 jun 20/2013 table o...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt list of effective pages lep page: 2 jun 20/2013 103 jun 20/2013 104 jun 20/2013 105 jun 20/2013 106 jun 20/2013 107 jun 20/2013 108 jun 20/2013 109 jun 20/2013 110 jun 20/2013 111 jun 20/2013 112 jun 20/2013 installation / removal 201 jun 20/2013 202 ju...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt list of effective pages lep page: 3 jun 20/2013 402 jun 20/2013 schematics and diagrams 501 jun 20/2013 502 jun 20/2013 503 jun 20/2013 504 jun 20/2013 servicing 601 jun 20/2013 602 jun 20/2013 subject page date.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt table of contents toc page: 1 jun 20/2013 introduction ..................................................................................... 1 warranty ........................................................................................... 2 scope ....

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt table of contents toc page: 2 jun 20/2013 external antennas ............................................................................................. 111 installation / removal ............................................................. 201 regist...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page intro 1 jun 20/2013 introduction integra elts are an extension of the range of kannad elts. The development of this type of elts is based on the improvement of safety of flights either for light aircraft, business aircraft or commercial aviation. T...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page intro 2 jun 20/2013 warranty 1. Scope the equipment is warranted against all material or manufacturing defect for a period of two years from the date of installation on the aircraft or thirty months from the date of shipment from orolia s.A.S. Faci...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 1 jun 20/2013 system overview 1. Cospas-sarsat system a. Description launched in the early eighties by the four founder countries (canada, france, russia, usa), the cospas-sarsat system provides satellite aid to search and rescue (sar) operations ...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 2 jun 20/2013 b. World coverage with the cospas-sarsat system the major improvement is the use of the cospas-sarsat system for processing aeronautical emergencies. The 406 mhz transmission carries digital data which enable the identification of th...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 3 jun 20/2013 2. Kannad 406 elt system presentation af integra and af-h integra belong to the af type of elts which are permanently attached to an aircraft. Af integra and af-integra (er) are designed to be installed on fixed wing aircraft or heli...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 4 jun 20/2013 figure 2: elt system description note: data position from an on board rs232 gps only available if a dongle if gps rs232 (5) is connected instead of programming dongle (5) or din-12 connector (5)..

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 5 jun 20/2013 3. Line replaceable units a. Transmitter the af integra and af-h integra are elts designed to be installed onboard aircraft to transmit a distress signal on frequencies: • 406 mhz (cospas-sarsat frequency) for precise pinpointing and...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 6 jun 20/2013 b. Bracket the bracket installed near the tail is designed to fix the elt with a velcro® strap. This enables quick removal of the elt for maintenance or exchange. Figure 4: elt transmitter with mounting bracket the transmitter may be...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 101 jun 20/2013 system functional description and operation 1. Transmitter functional description a. Transmission the transmitter can be activated either automatically when the crash occurs (thanks to a shock sensor) or manually (thanks to a switc...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 102 jun 20/2013 the red light gives an indication on the working mode of the beacon: • after the self test: - a series of short flashes indicates the self test failed; - one long flash indicates a correct self test; • in operating mode: - periodic...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 103 jun 20/2013 the buzzer operates during the self-test procedure. After about 10 seconds, the test result is displayed on the visual indicator as follows: • one long flash indicates valid test. • a series of short flashes indicates false test re...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 104 jun 20/2013 each 406 mhz burst). If gps lock does not occur within 5 minutes, the 121.5 mhz will be activated. The red visual indicator on the elt (and on an optional remote control panel when connected) flashes and the buzzer operates. • red ...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 105 jun 20/2013 the true position in the next 406 mhz burst. If the internal gps receiver does not acquire a valid position, then the message will contain the default value (gps position not valid). (2) installation including a nav interface equip...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 106 jun 20/2013 stopped after 24 hours to extend the 121.5 mhz transmission for as long as possible. G. Electrical interfaces j1 din 12 socket j1 is dedicated for connection to an optional remote control panel, to a programming or maintenance dong...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 107 jun 20/2013 h. Transmitter technical specifications type • two-frequency elt (121.5 / 406.037 mhz) • automatic fixed • cospas-sarsat class integra af (er)/af-h (er): class i, -40°c to +55°c. Integra af/af-h: class ii, -20°c to +55°c. 406 mhz t...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 108 jun 20/2013 2. Equipment limitations antenna - elt cable withmaximum permitted attenuation: 1db@400 mhz. Warning: elts are radio transmitters which emit radio frequency radiation when activated. When transmitting, the user's minimum distance o...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 109 jun 20/2013 4. Off it is possible to stop the elt in case of unintentional activation: • switch to " off ". Important notice: as 406 mhz transmission is effective 50 seconds after the elt activation, if it is switched off within this delay, no...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 110 jun 20/2013 6. Compatibility list a. Mounting brackets b. Remote control panels (rcp) c. Din-12 connector or programming dongles note (1): fulfills functions of elt to rcp cable, programming dongle and gps/ nav equipment interface when connect...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 111 jun 20/2013 d. Outside buzzer e. External antennas kannad designation part number outside buzzer kit s1820515-06 kannad designation manufacturer kannad part number ant300 chelton 1327-82 0124220 whip ant av100 rami av-100 0147444 whip ant av20...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 201 jun 20/2013 installation / removal 1. Registration a. General the elt must be registered prior to installation onboard. When a 406 mhz elt is installed in an aircraft, it is imperative that the aircraft owner register the elt. Each 406 mhz elt...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 202 jun 20/2013 should be placed in such a way that it is clearly visible. If for some reason you do not receive the registration decal within two weeks, please call noaa toll- free at: 1-888-212-save (7283) or 301-817-4515. Failure to register, r...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 203 jun 20/2013 2. Programming a. "pin programming" option the integra family offers pin-programming capabilities to facilitate maintenance operations especially in the case of removals and/or replacement. A special din 12 connector with a serial ...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 204 jun 20/2013 3. Elt transmitter installation procedure refer to figure 2: installing the transmitter on the bracket page 205 note: intial installation (bracket installation and first wiring) is described in initial installation manual, doc09081...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 205 jun 20/2013 figure 2: installing the transmitter on the bracket.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 206 jun 20/2013 4. Elt transmitter connection 1. Connect the cable of the outside antenna to the bnc connector of the front panel. 2. Set the 3-position switch of the front panel to arm. Figure 3: installation, controls and connectors • perform th...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 207 jun 20/2013 6. Removal 1. Switch the elt to off. 2. Disconnect the external antenna from the bnc connector of the elt. 3. If connected, disconnect the din 12 connector of remote control panel bundle from the din12 socket of the elt. 4. Unfaste...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 301 jun 20/2013 check 1. Self-test a. Periodicity eurocae ed-62a recommendations § 2.8.9 : "the battery source shall provide sufficient capacity for a self-test to be conducted according to the period specified by the manufacturer or at least once...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 302 jun 20/2013 if self-test fails, contact the distributor as soon as possible. Unless a waver is granted, flight should be cancelled (refer to national aviation authorities). 2. Operational tests these tests must be performed by maintenance pers...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 303 jun 20/2013 ff fe 2f 96 e3 af 0f 0f 7f df ff 62 60 b7 83 e0 f6 6c example of same message decoded by cospas-sarsat decoder: ff fe d0 96 e3 af 0f 0f 7f df ff 62 60 b7 83 e0 f6 6c note: for location protocol beacons, the content of the encoded p...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 401 jun 20/2013 troubleshooting 1. General procedure for fault isolation onboard uses the indicator light (red visual indicator) of the elt’s front panel. This indicator light is activated by a self-test capability within the elt. 2. Faults on sel...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 501 jun 20/2013 schematics & diagrams 1. Outline dimensions and weight with mounting bracket af-compact.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 502 jun 20/2013 2. Outline dimensions and weight with universal mounting bracket.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 503 jun 20/2013 3. Af integra / af integra (er), axis of installation.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 504 jun 20/2013 4. Af-h integra / af-h integra (er), axis of installation.

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 601 jun 20/2013 servicing 1. Maintenance schedule a. Periodic inspection note: (if required by the relevant civil aviation authority). Some civil aviation authorities may require the elt be tested periodically. In this case, refer to service lette...

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    Operation manual af integra / af-h integra elt page: 602 jun 20/2013 2. Battery replacement requirements battery replacement is mandatory: • after more than 1 hour of real transmission (cumulated duration); • before or on the battery expiration date; • after use in an emergency; • after an inadverta...

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    Doc09078d ref:0146257d distributed by manufactured by orolia s.A.S. Z.I. Des cinq chemins cs10028 56520 guidel - france tél. / phone : +33 (0) 2 97 02 49 49 fax : +33 (0) 2 97 65 00 20 a company of the orolia group.