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f.kyle(at)sympatico.ca
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 Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 6:50 am Post subject: ELT current demand |
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Cheers,
I have not yet chosen the model of ELT for inclusion on my Europa,
but must make way for its eventual installation. That means fuse and wire
size choice.
Rather than spend time researching hesitant advertisers, I'm asking
for your advice on the current requirement of your or any ELT.
I am aware of the transmit level but of course it's for such a short time
that there must be an average level plus safe margin with which to work.
Thanks in advance.
Ferg
C-FFGG mono 914 CS prop
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glastar(at)gmx.net
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| Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 12:20 pm Post subject: ELT current demand |
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Plus connection to the remote panel/buzzer
On 21.05.2012 17:06, John Morgensen wrote:
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The ELT is self-contained and battery operated. The installation
concerns are antenna location and periodic replacement of the batteries.
john
On 5/21/2012 7:53 AM, f.kyle(at)sympatico.ca wrote:
> Cheers,
> I have not yet chosen the model of ELT for inclusion on my Europa,
> but must make way for its eventual installation. That means fuse and wire
> size choice.
> Rather than spend time researching hesitant advertisers, I'm asking
> for your advice on the current requirement of your or any ELT.
> I am aware of the transmit level but of course it's for such a short time
> that there must be an average level plus safe margin with which to work.
> Thanks in advance.
> Ferg
> C-FFGG mono 914 CS prop
>
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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:49 am Post subject: ELT current demand |
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I installed the ACK E-04 unit. I must admit to total ignorance as to
how these things work these days but can share the following.
Beyond location and orientation of the main unit, your planning needs to
include the remote operation panel (very small but wired to main unit
via 4 conductor telephone wire - supplied). Remember that the main unit
will probably be behind the cockpit and the remote panel will be on your
panel.
Though it is mostly self contained, there is a power lead requiring 40mA
(practically any wire fuse combination will work). And a GPS input
which I think is optional but desirable.
The easiest thing may be to pick a unit and download their manual. The
ACK unit's manual is here:
http://www.ackavionics.com/406%20Page.html
Good luck,
Bill Watson
On 5/21/2012 10:53 AM, f.kyle(at)sympatico.ca wrote:
| Quote: | Cheers,
I have not yet chosen the model of ELT for inclusion on my Europa,
but must make way for its eventual installation. That means fuse and wire
size choice.
Rather than spend time researching hesitant advertisers, I'm asking
for your advice on the current requirement of your or any ELT.
I am aware of the transmit level but of course it's for such a short time
that there must be an average level plus safe margin with which to work.
Thanks in advance.
Ferg
C-FFGG mono 914 CS prop
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klehman(at)albedo.net
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| Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 10:02 am Post subject: ELT current demand |
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The E-04 directions are a bit skimpy on the aircraft power connection
other than a 1 amp fuse and 40mA nominal. It would seem that it should
be fed power whenever the master switch is on.
I think the testing procedure implies that aircraft power is being used
to process incoming GPS instructions which would imply that gps position
info is already current and immediately ready to be transmitted if the
ELT activates?? It would seem unlikely to expect to receive remote gps
info after an impact.
I've also seen vague references to a next gen 406 spec due in 2015 but
no specifics. Would be nice if they could actually get the things to
transmit a receivable signal even 50% of the time in an accident.
Ken
On 22/05/2012 8:48 AM, Bill Watson wrote:
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<Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com>
I installed the ACK E-04 unit. I must admit to total ignorance as to how
these things work these days but can share the following.
Beyond location and orientation of the main unit, your planning needs to
include the remote operation panel (very small but wired to main unit
via 4 conductor telephone wire - supplied). Remember that the main unit
will probably be behind the cockpit and the remote panel will be on your
panel.
Though it is mostly self contained, there is a power lead requiring 40mA
(practically any wire fuse combination will work). And a GPS input which
I think is optional but desirable.
The easiest thing may be to pick a unit and download their manual. The
ACK unit's manual is here:
http://www.ackavionics.com/406%20Page.html
Good luck,
Bill Watson
On 5/21/2012 10:53 AM, f.kyle(at)sympatico.ca wrote:
> Cheers,
> I have not yet chosen the model of ELT for inclusion on my Europa,
> but must make way for its eventual installation. That means fuse and wire
> size choice.
> Rather than spend time researching hesitant advertisers, I'm asking
> for your advice on the current requirement of your or any ELT.
> I am aware of the transmit level but of course it's for such a short time
> that there must be an average level plus safe margin with which to work.
> Thanks in advance.
> Ferg
> C-FFGG mono 914 CS prop
>
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