Artex ELT 4000S

Product Overview

The ARTEX ELT 4000S is a portable Survival(S) ELT that transmits on 121.5 and 406 MHz that is exempt from TSO C142/DO-227 approval due to the innovative alkaline battery powered system. The ELT transmitter is based on the ARTEX ELT 4000 system and represents the latest ELT transmitter technology with a Lithium-free battery in a survival beacon saving operators in hazmat shipping fees.

The ARTEX ELT 4000S is buoyant and automatically activates when deployed in water. A manual activation switch is also included for land use. An internal GPS (GNSS) will acquire position data for inclusion in the 406 MHz transmission, and a lanyard allows for attachment to a life raft.

The ARTEX ELT 4000S features an easy to read test system utilizing two LED indicators. A green LED indicates a successful self-test. The 15ft. lanyard is neatly stowed in the top housing and the foldable antenna is secured and can be deployed with one hand.

The TSO approved mounting system provides multi-axis release offering installation location flexibility. A user replaceable battery system offers on-wing maintenance capability reducing ownership costs.

Product Features

• Rugged design with built-in buoyancy (no float collar)
• Integrated GPS
• Alkaline battery (exempt from TSO C142/DO-227 approval)
• Five-year user replaceable alkaline battery system (on wing)
• Special Condition exempt, no Hazmat shipping
• Simple bracket for easy one-handed deployment
• Compatible with existing ARTEX handheld programmers
• Left and right-handed bracket configurations available

Specification

• Model: ELT 4000S (P/N A3-06-3168 or A3-06-3168-1) / Portable
• Operating Frequencies: 406.031 MHz (+/- 1kHz) / 121.5 MHz (+/- 0.005%)
• Emission Designators: 16KOG1D (406.031 MHz) / A3X (121.5 MHz)
• Output Power: 406 MHz: EIRP 5 W (37 dBm) for 24 hours @ -20°C to +55°C / 121.5 MHz: EIRP min 100mW (min 20 dBm) for 50 hours @ -20°C to +55°C
• GPS: Integrated GPS
• Activation Switches: On-Off-Arm/Test
• Activation Modes: Automatic (via water) and Manual (switch)
• Battery: 5-year Alkaline
• Temperature Certified to: Operating: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131 °F), Storage: -55°C to +85°C (-67°F to 185°F)
• Ancillary Parts: Mounting bracket, 15ft. lanyard
• Antenna: Folding band antenna, Dual Frequency
• Weight (incl. bracket): 7.7 lbs (3.5 kg)
• Dimensions (incl. bracket): 6.2 (W) x 5.42 (D) x 14.7 (H) inches
• Certifications (pending): TSO C126C, Cospas-Sarsat, Transport & Industry Canada, DO-178b Level D
• Self-Test Check Indicator: Green LED validates ELT performance / Red LED indicates service required