ARTEX 8700 User Manual

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A3-06-2824 Handheld Programmer

(8700/8707)

Product User Manual

Y1-03-0272 Rev. F

Artex Products / ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087

www.acrartex.com

Table of Contents4
Introduction6
Application6
Differences6
Features7
Functionality7
Hardware8
Overview9
Connections9
Battery10
Warnings10
Storage10
Installation11
Charging12
Recycle and Disposal Methods14
Unit Initialization14
Palm™ Desktop Software15
Hot Sync15
Artex Programming Software17
Overview17
Opening the Artex Software17
Selecting Preferences17
Programmer Database18
Elt Programming18
Country Code Database24
Protocols25
Aviation User / Tail Number (Short)27
Serial User / ELT / COSPAS (Short)27
Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr (Short)28
Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Addr/Ntl (Short)29
Serial User / Aircraft Operator Designator (Short)29
Serial User / Aircraft 24-Bit Loc (Long)30
Serial User / ELT /Cospas Loc (Long)31
Serial User / Aircraft Operator Loc (Long)31
Aviation User / Tail Number / Location (Long)32
Std Location / Aircraft 24-Bit Address (Long)32
Std Location / ELT Serial (Long)33
National Location / ELT Serial (Long)34
Programming a Different Country Code for Use with a Specific 24-Bit Address34
Programming Conclusion35
Battery Data Reader35
C406-N Series Pa (Programming Adapter)36
Pa Hardware Operation36
With Cannon Plug Attached to PA36
Without Cannon Plug Attached to PA37
Pa Software Operation38
Elt 3000/Elt 4000 Series Programming Adapter38
Programming the ELT 3000/ELT 4000 Programming Adapter38
Elt 3000/Elt 4000 Pa Software Operation40
Programming Verification41
Elt Testing Precautions41
ELT Reader Function (Sarcalc)41
Message Display43
Reader Database44
Elt Reader Preferences44
Printing Messages (no Longer Supported, for Reference Only)46
Sarcalc Desktop46
Label and Report Printing (no Longer Supported, for Reference Only)48
Printers48
Label Printing (no Longer Supported, for Reference Only)48
Labeling Requirements50
Civil Aviation Authority Registration Requirements51
Specifications and Calibration52
Meazura MEZ1500 Specifications52
Handheld Programmer Module Specifications52
Calibration52
Components and Optional Equipment53
System Component Part Numbers53
Optional Equipment53
Troubleshooting54
Trouble Shooting Guide54
Technical Assistance54
Warranty Information55

Questions and Answers:

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Daniel EdwardsAug 7, 2025
How to fix ARTEX Motherboard Meazura when it's locked up?
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  Alicia WoodAug 8, 2025
  If your ARTEX Motherboard Meazura is locked up and programs are unresponsive, perform a soft reset. Hold down both the power and backlight keys simultaneously. This will restart the device while retaining all applications and data.