570-2000, Rev. E, 453-2000 Handheld Programmer Operations Manual
The primary differences between the previous Artex Programming Software (510-0406)
with Level Shifter (500-0232) and the Artex software used in the Handheld Programmer
are:
Ease of use
Portability
Support of additional programming protocols
Retention of programming information
Rechargeable long life battery
NOTE
: The Artex Handheld Programmer does not interface with the previous Artex
Programming Software (510-0406) or Level Shifter (500-0232).
1.3 Features
The 453-2000 Handheld Programmer (Figure 1, on the next page) has the following
features and capabilities:
Ability to program all Artex 406 MHz ELTs with supported protocols
All 406 MHz aircraft protocols decoded
Waterproof to IP67 standards
Ruggedized case
Internal database of received messages and programming
Optional printing of current or stored messages via IR or serial links
Desktop application for database storage and review
Long life rechargeable battery
Built-in RF attenuator
1.4 Functionality
The heart of the Handheld Programmer is the Meazura MEZ1000 manufactured by
Aceeca International, Ltd of Christchurch, NZ. The Meazura MEZ1000 uses the Palm
OS operating system.
Artex has customized operation of the Meazura MEZ1000 by utilizing the MZIO
interface inside the Meazura MEZ1000 unit. The “off-the-shelf” Meazura MEZ1000
combined with a custom module containing the Artex programming hardware interface
comprises the Artex Handheld Programmer.
CAUTION: AS DELIVERED BY ARTEX, THE MZIO INTERFACE IS NOT ACCESSIBLE
BY THE USER WITHOUT VOIDING THE ARTEX WARRANTY.
NOTE
: Aceeca International, Ltd refers to the Meazura MEZ1000 as an RDA, which
stands for “Rugged Digital Assistant”. This terminology is encountered on the Aceeca
web site and in their literature.
Additional operating information can be found at in the Aceeca documents MEZ1000
Quick Reference User Guide and MEZ1000 HotSync Configuration Guide located on the
CD-ROM disc provided as Artex P/N 510-1200.
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