ARTEX ELT 1000 Error 6: G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present

Emergency Locator Transmitter · taken from the manufacturer’s manual, pages cited

Error code6

G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present The manual's first action is: “Verify D-Sub connector jumper is installed by checking for less than 1Ω between pins 5 and 12. Repair as necessary. NOTE: When the installed jumper is removed, wait at least 60+ seconds before a test is done to get a G-switch 'open' on the Self-Test (6 flash error)”

Model
ARTEX ELT 1000
Display shows
G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present (6)
Type
Error code
Source
Manual p. 32

What 6 means

G-Switch loop between pins 5 and 12 is not present p. 32

Common causes

What to do

  1. Verify D-Sub connector jumper is installed by checking for less than 1Ω between pins 5 and 12. Repair as necessary. NOTE: When the installed jumper is removed, wait at least 60+ seconds before a test is done to get a G-switch 'open' on the Self-Test (6 flash error) p. 32
  2. Install G-SW enable jumper between pins 5 and 12 in D-Sub harness connector. p. 32

If 6 is still not resolved

The manual gives no further instruction for this code. Open the code table in the PDF or contact ARTEX service.

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