August 28, 2026
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FPT 8800 Series
The FPT 8800 Series ARTEX encoder is a rugged, highly durable, and exceptionally easy-to-use professional maintenance tool for ELTs. Designed for both laboratory commissioning and field operations, it is an essential device for fleet managers, ELT sales professionals, and after-sales service technicians.
ARTEX will continue to iterate and upgrade its systems to progressively support the encoding requirements of the entire current ELT product lineup; please contact the official source for the latest details on new features and configurations.
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Core Product Advantages
✅ Powered by Microsoft Surface: Portable and Efficient
Say goodbye to bulky, outdated, and specialized encoding hardware. Built on the Microsoft Surface platform, this device features a clean, familiar interface and intuitive controls, allowing users to get up and running quickly without specialized training. Its lightweight, portable design supports mobile encoding operations in the field, significantly enhancing workflow flexibility and adaptability to various environments.
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✅ Compatible with existing equipment; cost-effective retrofitting and upgrades
Eliminate concerns regarding coding protocol challenges associated with adapting new equipment or retrofitting legacy units. The FPT 8800 is directly compatible with all ARTEX ELT units currently in service, removing the need for third-party programming tools or services; this streamlines maintenance operations and significantly reduces equipment upkeep costs.
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✅ Minimalist Interface: Easy to Use for Beginners
Eliminating complex nested menus and cumbersome physical buttons, the device features an intuitive visual interface. ELT coding is performed via a simple one-touch process, preventing errors and misoperations while saving time and significantly reducing human error.
✅ Precise Parameter Tuning: Ensuring Compliant Operation
Core operating parameters of ELT devices can be precisely accessed and modified to maintain optimal performance. This ensures full compliance with aviation emergency equipment maintenance standards, serving as a key tool for enterprises to implement compliant equipment management.
✅ Comprehensive Data Management: Full Traceability
An integrated professional data management system handles the storage, retrieval, and verification of all ELT coding data in one place. Maintenance records are fully preserved, facilitating compliance self-audits and inspection traceability, while ensuring the equipment remains in a constant state of operational readiness.
✅ Sustainable Iteration: Long-term Industry Standard Compatibility
With years of deep expertise in aviation technology, ARTEX offers mature and reliable solutions. The programmer supports regular online software updates, ensuring real-time compatibility with the latest industry standards and civil aviation regulations. This extends the device's lifespan, eliminates the need for frequent replacements, and mitigates the risk of technological obsolescence.
✅ Professional Programming: Protocol-Compliant Configuration
Using dedicated coding cables, the device enables standardized coding configuration—including protocols, navigation data baud rates, and other core parameters—in strict accordance with international COSPAS-SARSAT (Global Satellite-Aided Search and Rescue System) standards.
✅ Report Generation and Archiving: Documented Compliance
Supports one-touch generation and printing of coding verification reports. These reports are suitable for customer acceptance and maintenance record archiving, meeting enterprise requirements for equipment inventory management and compliance inspections.
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Product Model Configuration Plan
The FPT 8800 series encoder offers multiple configuration versions, allowing for flexible selection based on equipment operation and maintenance needs to precisely match various ELT models:
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Programming adaptability |
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P/N 8805 |
Includes tablet device and accompanying coding software only. |
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P/N 8806 |
Compatible with ELT models 345, 1000, and ME406. |
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P/N 8807 |
Fully compatible models:ELT 345,1000,ME406,C406-N,C406-N HM,C406-1,C406-1 HM,C406-2,C406-2 HM,B406-4,G406-4 |
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P/N 8808 |
ELT 345, 1000, ME406, ELT 3000, ELT 3000HM, ELT 4000, ELT 4000HM, C406-N, C406-N HM, C406-1, C406-1 HM, C406-2, C406-2 HM, B406-4, and G406-4 |
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P/N 8809 |
ELT 4000S |
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Important Usage Information
1. This device is designed solely for internal data reading, parameter reprogramming, and protocol calibration of ELT units. It strictly adheres to official COSPAS-SARSAT compliance standards but does not support beacon transmission power testing or signal reading functions.
2. Annual beacon power testing must be performed using dedicated 406 MHz power testing equipment (such as the VIAVI AVX-10K or WST BT-200).
3. Procedures for periodic testing and calibration must strictly comply with the latest requirements of local civil aviation authorities.
4. We provide the full range of ARTEX FPT series equipment, batteries, and programming capabilities. Stock is readily available for models such as the ELT345, ME406, and their corresponding batteries...
The FPT 8800 series ARTEX ELT programmer addresses the pain points associated with traditional ELT programming and maintenance—namely complexity, high costs, and compliance challenges—by offering key advantages such as portability, intelligent operation, regulatory compliance, and upgradeability. It is an essential upgrade for aviation fleet maintenance and equipment after-sales service!