sah Secli Came ern qe fee CEIS TM USER'S HANDBOOK EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER BEACON AUTOMATIC PORTABLE (AP) TYPE MODEL Ao6v2 WITH ITS PROGRAMMING BOX IN THE COSPAS / SARSAT SYSTEM Issued by CEIS TM 11, avenue Didier Daurat BLP. 48 31702 BLAGNAC Cedex Tel. 05 61 16 32 00 - Fax 0561 16 3201 Tel. 33 561 16 3200 - Fax 33 561 16 3201 Documentation P/N: 9506076 Rev A Title Page Initial issue : JAN 31/96 JAN 31/96O USER’S HANDBOOK 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM A, The COSPAS-SARSAT* system The purpose of the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system is to detect and locate all distress signals emitted by aeronautical, maritime or land-based beacons, for the search and rescue organizations This program is the result of an international collaboration between the United States, Canada and France on the one hand (SARSAT project), and Russia on the other hand (COSPAS project). These two projects are fully compatible. Since the first results were obtained several countries have joined the program. Several other countries have shown an interest and will soon be joining the COSPAS-SARSAT system partners. CEIS TM in relation with CNES (French National Space Agency) has developed the complete range of products required for COSPAS-SARSAT system operation. Following an in-depth study phase, CEIS TM has arrived at highly conclusive technical results, and experimental and operational use of the "ground" equipment nave proven this equipment’s reliability and ease-of-use B. System organization (Fig. 1) In the COSPAS-SARSAT system, space equipment is placed on board several satellites in low near-polar orbit to capture transmissions from emergency transmitters and to retransmit these signals to specialized ground stations called Local User Terminals (LUT). These ground stations determine the position of the emergency transmitters and then retransmit the position data to the designated Mission Control Centers (MCC). The MCCs in turn retransmit these data to the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centers (RCC) so that they can start the search and rescue operations. * COSPAS-SARSAT : GOSPAS = Kosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynych Sudov SARSAT = Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking Page 7 JAN 31/96wo) USER’S HANDBOOK ovraunes a Sf COSPAS es titi sy SAR FORCES g Fes —et see tur, 27 _— BLT EPIRB PLB RCC vec LUT Emergency Locator Transmitter Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Personal Locator Beacon Rescue Coordination Centers Mission Control Centers Local User Terminals COSPAS/SARSAT - system vrinciple Figure 1 Page 8 JAN 31/96USER’S HANDBOOK C. The distress frequencies There are several advantages to using the 406 MHz frequency : Worldwide cover : locating is not only possible in real-time within a radius of 2,500 km around the station, but also in batch mode outside this zone since the satellites memorize the messages cn the 406 MHz frequency Locating accuracy : 2 km as opposed to 10 to 15 km in the 121.5 MHz or 243 MHz frequencies. It should be noted however that the 406 MHz beacons also transmit 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz signals which enable the final approach of the rescue teams in homing mode. Informatics jability : the structure of the digital signal eae ee Wy these beacons makes it possible to be sure that there is actually a distress situation, as well as to identify automatically the mobile in distress which is vital for rescue operations. D. CBIS TM and the COSPAS-SARSAT system ay (a) (3) 406 MHz distress beacons : ‘These beacons transmit to the satellites a digital message which identifies them and gives their position, as well as a signal that facilitates the final approach of the rescue teams. They are suitable for all types of use (maritime, aeronautical and land) and can, depending on the model, be activated manually or automatically. They are designed to fimction in the severest conditions with a high degree of reliability Satellites : Four satellites ave permanently operational. Since their orbit is near-polar, in the worst case every point on Earth is overflowm every two hours. In a ground station’s visibility zone, the satellites directly transmit the messages captured in that zone on the one hand, and the messages from the zones not covered that they have stored in memory on the other hand. Ground reception stations : The zone effectively covered (or visibility zone) is a cizcle with @ radius of 2.500 km around the station @ stations receive (via the satellites) and process, in real time, the messages from the beacons activated in their visibility zone and, in batch mode, the messages from the 406 MEz beacons activated outside that zone and memorized by the satellites. Automatic processing of the 406 MHz digital messages allows the beacons to be located and the carrier mobile to be identified. Page 9 JAN 31/96o) USER’S HANDBOOK 2. PRESENTATION OF THE ELT Ag6v2 The ELT A06V2 meets the requierements of the EUROCAE ED62 standard. A. Purpose of the ELT AO6V2 (Ref. Fig. 2) The ELT A06V2 consists of an AQ6V2 beacon and its bracket assy equipped with a programming box assy. The programming box assy provides an automatic programmation of the A06V2 beacon. The ELT A06V2 is designed to transmit a digital distress signal to satellites that are part of the COSPAS/SARSAT SYSTEM. These satellites transmit the captured signal to the reception stations on the ground (LUT) This signal is transmitted on the 406 MHz frequency and is used to precisely locate and identify the ELT aosv2 Te also transmits a 121.5 MHz and 243 Miz signal to facilitate the final approach in an emergency (homing) . Tt can be triggered manually or automatically by means of an internal acceleration sensor (G.switch) . STALLED NTS BRACKET »> eve Beacon ae aren Pwsoanat SLU AUeV2 - presentation Figure 2 Page 11 JAN 31/96USER’S HANDBOOK B. Characteristics (Ref. Fig. 3 and 4) (1) Physical characteristics Portable Antenna connected : External Antenna and remote (Ref. Fig. 3) control panel connected : (Ref. Fig. 4) Height : 155 mm Height : 140 um Width: 120 mm Width =: 120 mm Length : 400 nm Length : 460 nm Weight : Weight : .3 kg maximum (beacon) 1.3 kg maximum (beacon) 1.6 kg maximum (bracket) 1.6 kg maximum (bracket) (2) General characteristics (a) antenna - Ommidirectionnal two-frequency antenna, - ELT ; conform with COSPAS/SARSAT and EUROCAE ED62 specifications (>) Power supply High energy batteries, activable for 3 years. Autonomy greater than 48 hours at -20°C. - voltage : 14 woe, - capacity 4.5 A/n, - CRIS TM type number : 9366023, - lithium manganese dioxide (Solid cathode) , (c) Radio-electrical characteristics 406 Miz satellite transmitter ~ frequency 406.025 MHz, - transmitter power :5W, ~ modulation : “LM two-phase, - transmission recurrence : 50 s, - transmission duration : 440 ms, - antenna gain : > 0 dBi. Page 13 JAN 31/96(a) USERS HANDBOOK 2 Associated homing transmitter (dual frequencies) - frequency : 121.5 Miz-243 MHz, - 121.5 MHz transmitter power : > 80 mW, ~ 243 MHz transmitter powor > 80 mi, - modulation AM (3K20A3N type) from 1600 Hz to 300 Hz, up to four periods per second, - antenna gain :> 1 GB. Environment characteristics - operating temperatures : -20°C to +55°C, - storage temperatures -55°C to +85°C, Miscellaneous characteristics Color : yellow and orange in conformity with the international distress signal. Self test transmission of one burst unmodulated with automation to off position (on remote control panel) Lanyard 8 m Long and capable ot resisting a torce ot more than 45 daN (45,87 kg) Page 15 JAN 31/96USER'S HANDBOOK 3. DESCRIPTION OF 1 AQ6V2 AND OF ITS AIR [ATION A. General description (1) The ELT A06V2 essentially consists of : - an AQ6V2 beacon, - a bracket equipped with the progranming box assy There are labels on each assenbly. (2) The BLT A6v2 aircraft adaptation consists of : - a remote control panel, - an external antenna A range of equipment is proposed by CEIS TM. Contact us or our accredited representative to obtain additional information (P/N, wiring, ...). B, Detailed description (Ref. Fig. 6) (2) The A06V2 beacon The A06V2 beacon mainly consists of a cylinder housing (6) which includes + - the power supply module, - the electrical assembly, - the mechanical assenbly. A float (6), with a hole to secure the whip antenna (8), is bonded to the upper part of the cylinder housing (7). The front face of the electronic assy is equipped with the following components : - a TC electrical connector (10) for connecting up to the programming box assy (1), an ANT electrical connector (13) for connecting up the antenna, an AUTO/OFF/ON lockable toggle switch (11) for activating the beacon, a TX indicator light (12) indicating beacon activation (self test result and real distress) . A 8m lanyard (9) is attached to the cylinder housing (7). Page 16 JAN 31/96USER’ S HANDBOOK (2) Bracket assy equipped with the progranming box assy ‘The bracket assy equipped with the programing box assy essentially consists of a programming box assy installed on the bracket assy (a) (o) Bracket assy ‘The bracket assy includes a metallic strap (14) equipped with a latch, This strap (14) is rivetted to the bracket assy (2). This bracket is identical to the one used with the basic A06 model. Programing box assy The programming box assy essentially consists of : - an electrical female socket (4) for connecting up to the aircraft remote control panel, - a cable equipped with an electrical male connector (3) for connecting up to the A06V2 beacon TC electrical connector, - a LED (5) displaying the results of its operation, - an electronic circuit that is designed around a simple @ bits microcontroller integrated on a circuit board (3) ‘The labels fa) Labels bonded to bracket assy 1 Identification label ‘this label gives the part number, the serial number, the approval number and the COSPAS/SARSAT identification of the beacon. A draw indicates also how to remove the beacon from its bracket. GEIS TM TOULOUSE FRANCE (@s)614a3031 Fast PART NUMBER N® DOSSIER REF. ‘SERIAL NUMBER N° SERIE APPROVAL NUMBER N° HOMOLOGATION COSPAS/SARSAT IDENTIFICATION IDENTIFICATION Page 17 JAN 31/96USER’S HANDBOOK 2 Aircraft label This label indicates the axis according to which the ELT ROGV2 bracket mast bo installed on the aircraft. (b) Labels bonded to the beacon A Identification label This label indicates : - beacon model and type, manufacturer details, - the condition in which the beacon shall be used (warming), - approval nuniber COSPAS/SARSAT, identification, part number, service bulletin, serial number and operational temperature range. ‘EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER BALISE DE DETRESSE ‘A06v2 GEIS TM rouLouse FRANCE rug rransnetit lt srnonzeo ron aveamssene, oom, =) CD = Co uae 2) gastos Cy Page 18 JAN 31/96© USER’S HANDBOOK 2 Instruction for use label ‘This label gives indication to operate the beacon. ‘AUTOMATIC MODE WANUAL MODE 7 WODE MANUEL S\ tgeeqromorne © T> Om Te Oem pH Own SP) cemmumaran | /2 «iit sr aE” Sane MODE AUTOMATIQUE [iev"eEe | Rae 3 Connectors localization label This label indicates the localization of the connectors on the electronic assy front face. 4 Battery label This label consists of a maintenance information strip indicating the type of batteries used and the next date at which batteries shall be replaced. ‘CONTAING LITHIUM BATTERIES CoNTienT pes Pius ciTmluN IREMPTION DES PILES Page 19 JAN 31/96