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EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTERAEROSPACE
Engines, Systems & ServicesHoneywell3333 Unity DriveMississauga, OntarioCanada, L5L 3S6Te l : (01) 905 608-6000Fax: (01) 905 608-6059
HONEYWELL ELT EXPERIENCE • Leading supplier of emergency
locator transmitters (ELTs) for more
than 25 years
• More than 30,000 ELTs delivered to
airlines worldwide
• Qualified ELT supplier to Boeing
and Airbus
RESCU 406® FAMILY OFPRODUCTS• RESCU 406S survival type ELT,
triple frequency transmitter
(121.5/243/406 MHz), with 15-year
service life water-activated battery
• RESCU 406AF automatic-fixed type
ELT, with five-year service life
lithium battery
• Worldwide customer support
services
• Established AOG program and
ATA stock
• Calibration, reprogramming and
repair services
• Crew and maintenance training
• Customer test system and
programming tool
• Manuals and bulletins
RESCU 406®
www.honeywell.comJune 2002
Printed in Canada on Recycled Paper
© 2002 Honeywell International Inc.
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PROGRAMMING TOOL FEATURES • User friendly instruction screens allow for fast and
easy programming of RESCU 406S, RESCU 406AFtransmitter unit and AIM
• PC Windows-based - Requires standard 486 or better PC, Windows 95/98 and one free serial port
• Tool includes: • Custom software (CD)• Interface box• Interconnect cables• Operating instructions
• Factory or customer programming to all approvedprotocols
• Data logger records all previous programming messages
• Printer connection allows printout of all programmessage codes
ELEMENTS OF THE RESCU 406®
MHz SYSTEM
RESCU 406® MHz system
capabilities/advantages
• Meets existing and future standards forsearch and rescue
• Global coverage • COSPAS/SARSAT satellite system
• Enhanced response time• High RF output power (5 watts)• Enhanced location accuracy• Digital transmission• Robust coding
• False alarms eliminated • Unique coding for each ELT
• Standard/offerable optionequipment on all Airbus andBoeing platforms
• Battery service life typicallygreater than 20 years
• Return to Service Test usingstandard equipment orAutomatic Test Set
• Programmable by customerusing RESCU 406®
Programming Tool
• Drop-in replacement forRESCU 99®, which has beenan industry standard for 25years with 23,000 delivered
RESCU 406S ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS
RESCU 406S PROVIDES LOWEST COST OF OWNERSHIP
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Electronic module compartmentTriple frequency transmission(121.5, 243 and 406 MHz)
Water soluble tape Stows antenna/lanyard andallows automatic deploymentupon immersion
Battery compartmentInternal, water-activated, low-maintenance batteryallows automatic activationupon immersion
Salt bag Facilitates RESCU 406S usage on land
Lanyard Allows automatic deploymentwhen attached to slide raft/life raft
Spring-loaded antenna Spring-loaded antenna located in a protected, stowed position. Automatic deployment upon immersion in water
RESCU 406S EmergencyLocator Transmitter Tubular shape maximizes installation location opportunities
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Straps releaseStraps release using quickrelease pull handle
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Frequencies: 121.5, 243 and 406.025 MHz
Frequency tolerance 121.5/243 MHz: +0.005% over environmental conditions
Frequency tolerance 406.025 MHz:+0.005 MHz over 5 years incl. offset
RF output power 121.5/243 MHz: 250mW typical
RF output power 406.025 MHz: 5 Watts +2dB
Modulation 121.5/243 MHz: 100% AM tone, swept downward 1500 to500 Hz @ 3 sweeps/second
Modulation 406.025 MHz: Phase modulated, 1.1 +0.1 radians peak, databiphase L encoding, short message
Length: RESCU 406S/mounting system (pull handle stowed) 26.8 in (68.1 cm); (pull handle deployed) 29 in (73.7 cm)
Width: RESCU 406S/mounting system 3.35 in (8.5cm)
Height: RESCU 406S/mounting system 4.22 in (10.7cm)
Weight: RESCU 406S 4.48 lb (2.03kg) mounting system 2.97 lb (1.35kg)
Operating life: 50 hours
Battery type: Water-activated
Battery service life: Typically greater than 20 years
Message protocol selections: Serial Number Protocol; Aviation User Protocol; 24-Bit Aircraft Address Protocol; Aircraft Operator Designator and Serial Number
Protocol; Serialized Aviation User Protocol
Certified by: Transport Canada (TC); USA Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Industry Canada (IC); USA Federal Communication Commission (FCC); COSPAS-SARSAT;
UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA); German Luftfahrt Bundesamt (LBA); Austrian AUSTROControl GmbH
Specifications:TSO-C91a, TSO-C126 (FAA); RSP 100, RSS-187 (IC); Rule Part 87 (FCC); RTCA/DO-183,
RTCA/DO-204 (FAA, TC, FCC); C/S T.001 (COSPAS-SARSAT); EUROCAE ED-62
Bulkhead installation allowseasy accessibility from flightattendant seat
Easy accessibility in over-head bin installation usingquick release pull handle
RESCU 406S (Survival)RESCU 406S with mounting system meets crash survivability requirements of FAA TSO C91a and TSO C126
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Certified by Transport Canada,FAA, CAA (UK), LBA (Germany),COSPAS-SARSAT
• Meets latest international standards
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Flexible mounting system Maximizes choice of installationlocations. Secure stowage. Dualrelease mechanism
Standard release latches
Quick-release pull handleEnhances accessibility
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AUTOMATED RESCU 406® TEST SYSTEM• Based on standard Hewlett Packard test equipment • Test procedure controlled by custom software • Provides printout of test results • Measures RESCU 406S and RESCU 406AF parameters:
• Frequency - 121.5/243/406 MHz• Output power level - 121.5/243/406 MHz • Audio output (121.5 and 243 MHz only)• 15 Hex Code (406 MHz only)
• Hewlett Packard off-the-shelf equipment provides additional measurement capability for NAV AID and VHFCOM equipment. Test system includes:• Synthesized AM/FM signal generator (250 KHz
to 1GHz)• AM/FM modulation analyzer (400KHz to 1GHz)• RF spectrum analyzer (400KHz to 1GHz)• HPIB databus• 100MHz Oscilloscope• DC Power Supply
• Option:• Antenna simulator - Required for RESCU 406S testing
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RESCU 406AF (Automatic Fixed)
TRANSMITTER UNITFrequencies: 121.5/243/406.025 MHz
Frequency tolerance: + 0.005% (121.5/243 MHz), + 2 KHz (406.025 MHz)
RF output power: 150 mW typical (121.5/243 MHz), 5 Watts + 2 dB (406MHz)
Length: 10.14 in (257 mm) Width: 6.54 in (166 mm)Height: 3.622 in (92 mm) Weight: 6.6 lb. (3.0 kg.) (includes battery)
Battery type: Lithium Battery Life: Operating life: 50 hours
Battery service life: Five years, including effects of periodic monthly test
Operational altitude range: -4,580 to +50,000 ft. (15,200 m)
Temperature range: Storage -55 °C to +85 °C; Operating -20°C to +55 °C
G-switch specifications: North America - RTCA/DO 204; Europe - EUROCAE ED-62
Case material: Aluminum Alloy
Activation alerts: Visual (LED)
System self-test: Five-second duration - Validates battery voltage and outputpower, 406 MHz transmission coded with test protocol
Message protocols: Serial Number Protocol; Serialized Aviation User Protocol; Aviation User Protocol; Aircraft 24-bit Address Protocol; Aircraft OperatorDesignator and Serial Number Protocol
Certification authorities: Transport Canada (TC); USA Federal AviationAdministration (FAA); COSPAS-SARSAT Specifications:TSO-C91a, TSO-C126 (FAA); RSP 100, RSS-187 (IC); Rule Part 87 (FCC);RTCA/DO-183, RTCA/DO-204 (FAA, TC, FCC); C/S T.001 (COSPAS-SARSAT);EUROCAE ED-62
AIRCRAFT IDENTIFICATION MODULE (AIM)Length: 1.81 in (46 mm) Width: 6.54 in (166 mm) Height: 3.43 in (87 mm) Weight: 1.1 lb. (0.5 kg.)
Case material: Aluminum Alloy
Power supply: Powered from the transmitter unit internal battery
Built-in test: Provided by transmitter unit self-test
REMOTE PANELWidth: 5.75 in (146 mm) Height: 1.50 in (38.1 mm)
Depth (into rack): 2.64 in (67 mm) Weight: 0.66 lb. (0.3 kg.)
Optional power source: 5 VAC / 400 Hz / 1 Watt (backlight); 28 Vdc (switch closure)
Control: Three-position switch - ON, ARMED, TEST/RESET
Status monitor (LED): ON steady - For transmit with 28 Vdc powering the remote panel; ON long blink sequence - For transmit with transmitter unit powering the remote panel;
ON short blink sequence - For built-in test
Activation alert: Visual (LED) and optional audio (buzzer) output
ANTENNAStandard antenna type: Blade Antenna speed ratings: 0.9 Mach max.
Antenna cable length: 6.5 ft (2 m) SWR/50: < 1.70 @ +40 °C Polarization: vertical Weight: 1.2 lb. (540 g) Temperature range: -55 °C to +70 °C Altitude: 70,000 ft Max.
REMOTE AUDIBLE ALARM UNITAudio output: > 85 dB ambient Height: 2.06 in (52.5 mm) Width: 2.02 in (51.5 mm)
Depth: 2.40 in (61.0 mm) Weight: 2 oz. (55 g)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter unit features
• Triple frequency transmitter, 121.5/243/406 MHz
• Digital 406 MHz and analog 121.5/243 MHz signals
• Automatic activation by internal G-switch
• 406 MHz digital message, programmed to any of five protocols: • Serialized Aviation User Protocol• Aviation User Protocol• Aircraft 24-bit Address Protocol• Aircraft Operator Designator and
Serial Number Protocol• Serial Number Protocol
• Single connector/cable - To antenna
• Single battery pack - Powers all ELT system LRUs
• Battery service life - Five years, including routine system self tests
• Battery replacement - Without removing transmitterunit from aircraft
• System self-test - Validates battery voltage, transmitterpower, remote panel and aircraft identification module(AIM)
• Interfaces with aircraft maintenance/warning systems,remote panel, AIM and antenna
Remote audible alarm features
• Audible indication of transmitter activation
• Connection to transmitter unit or remote panel
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• Automatic programming of transmitter unit
• Attached to aircraft separate from transmitter unit
• No removal from aircraft required for routine maintenance - Validated through system self-test
• No battery required - Powered from transmitter unit
• Provides for optional programming from24-bit DIP switch
• Standard/offerable option withAirbus and Boeing
• State-of-the-art, triple frequencytransmitter - Meets latest FAA/JAA/COSPAS-SARSAT standards
• Retrofitable - Service Bulletin orSupplemental Type Certificates
• Lowest cost of ownership: • Maintenance check - Without removal of
Antenna features
• Triple frequency radiation at 121.5/243/406 MHz
• Single antenna connector and cable to transmitter
• Blade-type antenna, approved by Boeing and Airbus
Remote panel features
• Three position guarded switch – ON, ARMED,TEST/RESET
• Switch/Guard - Recessed below panel face
• Indicator light - Transmitter unit activation/system self-test
• Full functionality - Four 22 AWG wires to transmitter unit
• Enhanced functionality through external wiring:• Alternate connection point for remote
audible alarm• Master caution pulse/master caution
steady state • Master lighting test • Panel backlighting
ELT system LRUs from Aircraft • Single battery pack - Powers entire system • Superior battery life - Line replacement
after five years • System self-test - Validates ELT system
LRUs in place, initiated/monitored fromremote panel or transmitter unit
• Rugged, robust design: • Able to withstand harsh environmental
conditions• Maximizes service life
RESCU 406AF ADVANTAGES/BENEFITS
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• Lightweight shielded aluminum chassis:• Simplifies maintenance
• Optional enhancements: • Remote panel, monitoring and control
from flight deck • Aircraft identification module (AIM),
automatic programming of transmitter unit
• Remote audible alarm
• RESCU 406AF Programmingoptions:• Automatic programming - By aircraft
identification module (AIM) or 24-Bitswitch module
• Factory programming - No require-ment for customer reprogramming
• Customer PC programming tool –Windows-based
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