The all new ARTEX ELT 3000HM is a truly integrated, transport-grade Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) for the rotorcraft market. The compact form factor is coupled with the integrated NAV interface (ARINC429 or RS232) which omits the requirement and expense of installing a separate NAV interface unit, and provides significant reductions in weight and cost.
With aircraft NAV-Data seamlessly integrated, latitude/longitude is automatically transmitted every 50 seconds for 24 hours on the 406 MHz distress frequency. This allows emergency responders to pin-point the exact aircraft location within a few minutes of the beacon being activated. The ARTEX ELT 3000 is designed to reduce the size and weight of the ELT system in a simple-to-install package. To simplify installation, the ARTEX ELT 3000 utilizes a single RF output that connects to a tri-band antenna reducing the installation to a single coax cable.
The single input antenna and the elimination of an external NAV interface greatly reduces installation costs. The ARTEX ELT 3000 is compatible with ARTEX’s exclusive online satellite confirmation testing system, 406Test.com. This exclusive system provides real-time beacon testing results through the same satellites used by Search and Rescue ensuring the ELT system is functioning properly. There is a reason that ARTEX ELTs are the choice of more aircraft manufacturers than any other; they trust ARTEX to build the highest quality products knowing they are used to save lives. How the ARTEX ELT 3000 works The ARTEX ELT 3000 can be activated manually (via cockpit remote switch) or automatically (the G-Switch senses a 2.3G or greater impact).