Users Manual Tron 40VDR
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1.2. C JOTRON AW www jotron com 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 3 1 GENERAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring On the lower housing the VDR storage module is fitted as a removable module connected to the EPIRB through a clamp The EPIRB may be split into the following main parts when disposal 1 EPIRB module with antenna 2 Equator ring and Gasket 3 Battery module 4 VDR storage module 5 VDR storage module sealing bracket 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 19 20 www jotron com 3 2 BATTERY MODULE The Battery module supplies the EPIRB module with power to keep the EPIRB transmitters active for 168 hours when activated and for test sequences The water detector is mounted in the battery module and can be seen as two metal contacts on the back of the battery housing Pay attention not to touch both contacts while carying Tron 40VDR as this can be detected as water and acti vate the EPIRB 3 3 FLOAT FREE BRACKET The Float Free bracket type FB 40 is an automatic bracket were a hydrostatic release mechanism HRU releases the EPIRB from the bracket when reaching 2 5 mtr below sea level The HRU is type approved by Jotron and special adjusted to the FB40 includes a special bolt with adjusted fittings This module is supplied as a HRU Kit The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is activated automatically when immersed into water There is a safety switch which prev
3. 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Temperature storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Operating life Minimum 168 hours at 20 C Lanyard length gt 5 meters Breaking strength gt 25kg 2 2 COSPAS SARSAT TRANSMITTER Frequency 406 037 MHz 2 ppm Output power 5W 2dB Protocols Tron 40VDR Maritime Serialized Radio Call sign Location protocols Modulation Phase modulatien 1 1 0 1 rad Data encoding Bi PhaseL lt Stobility Short term 2 x10e 9 Hz Medium term 1 x10e 9 Hz Residual noise 3x10e 9 Hz Bit rate 400 b s Antenna Built in omnidirectional 2 3 NAVIGATION DEVICE Type 22 Channel GPS Receiver Antenna Chip type 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 15 www jotron com 2 4 HOMING TRANSMITTER Frequency 121 500 MHz Output power Up to 100 mW Modulation A9 AM sweep tone between 300Hz and 1600Hz Sweep range 700 Hz Sweep rate 2 5 Hz Stability 10 ppm over temperature range Antenna Built in omnidirectional 2 5 BRACKETS Materials Glass reinforced polycarbonate Glass reinforced nylon Dimensions H L W 215mm 553mm 236mm Weight 2 9 Kg Release mechanism Jotron HRU kit part no 86218 Temperature operating 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F Temperature storage 40 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 2 6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME SAFT BATTERIES TYPE NO LSH 14 LIGHT LITHIUM METAL CONTENT BELOW Ig CELL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT CHEMICAL SYSTEM Primary lit
4. RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB 40 BRACKET 33 8 SPARE PARTS 35 8 1 Tron 40VDR SPARE PARTS 35 8 2 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS 35 9 SERVICE AGENTS 36 10 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 37 p 4 a he 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Tron 40VDR is emergency equipment consisting of e ron 40VDR Cospas Sarsat emergency EPIRB e FB 40 Automatic float free bracket e VDR storage module The Tron 40VDR EPIRB is developed to meet the regulations and rules for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service Tron 40VDR meets the following specifications for 406 MHz EPIRBs for use in search and rescue operations at sea See Declaration of Conformity document at www Jotron com for information of required standards 11 TRON 40VDR The Tron 40VDR is buoyant and have water activated contacts which will start DISTRESS transmission if deployed into water Tron 40VDR are currently avail able with one float free bracket The bracket prevents DISTRESS transmission if water spray are applied to the EPIRB The Float free bracket FB 40 is a covered bracket with an hydrostatic release unit HRU which will release the Tron 40VDR if the bracket is submerged to a depth of 2 4 meters if the ship are about to sink The purpose of the Tron 40VDR is to give a primary alarm to the search and rescue authorities The EPIRB gives an immediate alarm when activated trans mitting the ID of the ship in distres
5. as service and battery replacement are carried out by authorized Jotron distributors or agents All products are warranted against workmanship and factory defect in material Any warranty claims must be sent to Jotron in writing Jotron reserve the right to decide whether a defective unit is within warranty terms and conditions If Jotron make a decision of repairing a defective product a written description of the claim and a Jotron RMA number should follow the unit when returning it back to Jotron s factory Please be noted that un protective electronics board MUST be packed in anti static bag before returning to Jotrons factory Any costs related to transportation and or workmanship linked up to the return of the product being repaired shall be covered by the customer Jotron s obligations during warranty replacement e Replace defective unit including any programming e Delivery terms DAP Incoterms 2010 by regular freight to Place Air port e Service agent s obligations during warrantv claims e Supply replacement unit from own stock if available e lf agreed return defective unit to Jotron e Electronic units must be shipped in antistatic bags or covered with Jo tron s plastic cover 6 5 2 SERVICE NOT WARRANTY CLAIM Service such as testing installation programming replacement marking and battery exchange are provided by an authorized Jotron service agent Jotron do not meet the cost for services mentioned above D
6. can be heard when the snap lock enters 22 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING e USEONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER THE SATELLITE EPIRB IS OPERATED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A TEST Tron 40VDR is designed to be operated either manually or automatically The EPIRB is always armed when located in the bracket The EPIRB will automati cally start to transmit when removed or ejected from the bracket and deployed into water The EPIRB has an internal safety switch which prevents inadvertent activation through moisture sea spray etc when located in the bracket 5 1 MANUAL OPERATION 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D 23 www jotron com 5 1 1 OUT OF BRACKET For operation of the beacon out of the bracket follow instructions from 4 5 in chapter 5 1 2 5 1 2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB 40 For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 7 It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks 1 Remove the cotter pin from the bracket FB 40 2 Remove the FB 40 cover 3 Take out the EPIRB from the bracket 4 Pull the locking pin holding the main switch 5 Push and move main switch to the left to ON position The LED indicator ocated at the top of the anten
7. ing the received doppler signal information it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 40VDR from the satellite at the TCA At the LUT actually two positions are calculated One is the actual position A and the other is the mirror image B position A second satellite pass confirms the correct location A Doppler only accuracy is within 5 km 3 mi 3 1 statute miles or 2 6 nautical miles that is the posi tion is sufficiently accurate for SAR purposes even after only one pass What s more the most likely of the two mirror positions can be determined valid with 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D NA C OTRO RW www jotron com 98 5 accuracy after only one satellite pass This accuracy can be increased to 99 3 using so called combined Leo Geo processing and this technique also enables accurate positions to be generated with as little as two or three bursts from the beacon i e less than 4 minutes of transmission and thus greatly in creases the chances of being found even if the beacon is ultimately consumed by fire or is otherwise destroyed 1 3 3 GPS ADVANTAGE Tron 40VDR has been designed to operate with the Cospas Sarsat system and will enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional beacons Please see picture on next page for comparison between Tron 40VDR and EPIRB without GPS depending on detection by polar orbiting or geostationary satellites GPS position is updated every 6 16 minutes and can al
8. satellites are not able to locate the Tron 40VDR but will give an early warning to the rescue forces minimising the time from an emergency oc curs till the rescue forces are at the site 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D NA C OTRON WYW www jotron com Each emergency EPIRB in the system is programmed with its own unique code therefore it is vital that the ships data that is given to the dealer you obtained your Iron 40VDR is correct It is also important that your EPIRB is registered in the database for each country This database is normally located in the same country that the ship is registered 1 3 1 SIGNAL DETECTION When the Tron 40VDR is activated manually or automatically it trans mits on the frequencies 121 5 MHz and 406 037 MHz An analogue signal is emitted on 121 5 MHz and a digital signal is transmitted on 406 037 MHz After the Tron 40VDR is activated the next passing satellite will detect the transmitted signal and relay it to an an tenna at a ground station called LUT The International Cospas Sarsat System has ceased satellite processing of 121 5 243 MHz beacons from 1 February 20089 1 3 2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION The location of the distress signal is determined by taking measurements of the doppler shift of the EPIRB frequency when the satellite first approach and then pass the EPIRB The actual frequency is heard at the time of closest ap proach TCA Knowing the position of the satellite and us
9. workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase During the warranty period Jotron AS will repair or at its option replace the unit at no cost to you for labour ma terials and return transportation from Jotron AS or its subsidiaries For further assistance please contact repairQjotron com This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by ac cident or misuse or as a result of service or modification performed by an unauthorized factory or person The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS Jotron AS is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts manufactured or approved by Jotron AS Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate from the product type approval certificates PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule can be recycled according to EC Directive WEEE except for the battery module The battery module consists of Lithium batteries and must be handled acc to local regulations concerning primary Lithium battery guidance 87634 UM TRON 40VDR D 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D INNHOLD www jotron com 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 8 LI TRON 40VDR 8 1 2 EPIRB CONTROL FUNCTIONS 9 1 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 9 1 3 1 SIGNAL DETECTION 10 1 3 2 DISTRESS LOCA
10. Maritime Organization IBRD nternational 406MHz Beacon Registration Database ITU nternational Telecommunication Union LED Light Emitting Diode LUT Local User Terminal Ground Station MCA Marine and Coastguard Agency UK MCC Mission Control Centre NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 37 38 www jotron com RCC Rescue Coordination Centre SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System SBM Shore Based Maintenance as required by SOLAS regulation IV 15 9 2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with in accordance with MSC Circ 1039 guidelines for Shore Based Maintenance SBM of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if Passenger ships gt 12 passengers and cargo ships gt 300GT engaged in Inter national voyages shall perform SBM as follows e Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text or the battery Label whichever is first e When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national requirements VDR Voyage Data Recorder VHF Very High Frequency A set of frequencies in the 30 300MHz region 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 12 AMENDMENT RECORDS Amend By Date Page s Vers Reason for change ment no 2 SEH 06 06 2014 Total37 B Text adj chapter 2 2 and 4 2 a we 2212204 39 D Front bockcovers added 12 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D 39 www jotron com
11. TION DETERMINATION 10 13 3 GPS ADVANTAGE 1 13 4 EPIRB REGISTRATION 12 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15 2 GENERAL 15 2 2 COSPAS SARSAT TRANSMITTER 15 2 3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 15 2 4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 16 2 5 BRACKETS 16 2 6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET 16 2 6 1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 16 2 6 2 FIRST AID MEASURES 17 2 6 3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 17 2 6 4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 18 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 19 3 GENERAL 19 3 2 BATTERY MODULE 20 3 3 FLOAT FREE BRACKET 20 4 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE 21 4 1 FB 40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING el 4 2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET 22 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 23 5 MANUAL OPERATION 23 5 OUT OF BRACKET 24 5 1 2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB 40 24 5 2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB 40 25 6 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL 26 6 1 TESTING 26 6 1 1 NORMAL SELF TEST 26 6 1 2 EXTENDED SELF TEST INCLUDING GPS TEST 26 6 3 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES 2 8 634 UM TRON 4A0VDR D www jotron com 6 2 PERIODICAL CONTROL 28 6 2 1 EVERY MONTH 28 6 2 2 EVERY I2TH MONTH 28 6 2 3 EVERY 2ND YEAR 29 6 2 4 EVERY 4 OR 5 YEAR 29 6 2 5 EVERY TO YEAR 29 6 3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD 29 6 4 FALSE ALERT 30 6 5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 3l 6 5 1 WARRANTY CLAIM 3l 6 5 2 SERVICE NOT WARRANTY CLAIM 31 7 MAINTENANCE 32 74 EPIRB MODULE BATTERV PACK 32 744 CHANGE OF BATTERY 32 1 2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 33 7 2 1 REPLACING THE
12. USER MANUAL T Tron 40VDR Float Free Emergency Transmitter with VDR WOTRON www jotron com www jotron com MANUAL OPERATION AND ACTIVATION It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks 1 Remove the locking pin from bracket cover 2 Remove the cover 3 Take out the EPIRB from the bracket 4 Break the seal and pull the locking pin holding the main activator switch 5 Push slider to move switch to ON position the switch is spring loaded and will automatically go to the ON position 6 Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft 7 The strobe light located at the top of the EPIRB will start flashing indicating that the EPIRB is operating If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area away from any metal objects ship construction etc that may limit the satellite coverage Transmission can be stopped by turning the switch to READY position and take it out of the water EC Declaration of Conformity available at www jotron com 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com IMPORTANT The information in this book hos been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate However no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits Observe handling precau
13. ed personal trained and certified by Jotron AS Additional requirement for testing Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is IMO MSC 1 Circ 1222 Important to clean the surface on the docking module fitted on the FB 40 bracket and the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule lower part so to obtain secure and safe data transmission GPS Test see chap 6 1 2 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 6 2 3 EVERY 2ND YEAR Replace Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU including Plastic Bolt Check expiry date on label 6 2 4 EVERY 4 OR 5 YEAR The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation according to SOLAS Chap IV reg 15 9 2 and IMO MSC Circ 1039 guideline The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule will comply to this guideline either by fulfilling the complete service or be replaced by an exchange unit e There is only Authorized trained and certified personal made by Jotron AS who can carry out the SBM service on the Iron 40VDR Float Free Capsule The interval is dependent on the flag state administration SBM see 7 1 6 2 5 EVERY 1074 YEAR Jotron advice to replace both the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule and float free bracket 6 3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD N New EPIRB installed T Test B New battery 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 29 30 www jotron com 6 4 FALSE ALERT False alerts transmitted by EPIRB False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service Nearly 9096 of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn ou
14. ents the water sensors from acti vating the beacon while placed in the mounting bracket 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D C JOTRO AW www jotron com 4 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE WARNING DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON 4 1 FB 40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule should be installed in a location guided by COMSAR Circ 32 Chap 4 10 http www imo org blast blastDataHelper asp data id 10750 amp filename 32 pdf Installation of the FB 40 bracket can be made direct on the ship wall as long as the contact of the surface is plane and the areas is bigger than the actual bracket The FB 40 needs firm ground contact on the grounding screw Please ensure as short and wide grounding path as possible Apply silicone grease on the screw before mounting to ensure good connection 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D el www jotron com 4 2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET Make sure the FB 40 bracket is mounted correct on the rail and or the ship wall Take the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule and match the lower part correct on the dock module and easy press lay the unit safely in the stability bracket Fit the cover from the top Mount the cutter pin then press firmly at the bottom back cover while pressing the cover down A snap sound
15. hium thionyl chloride Li SOCI2 DESIGNED FOR RECHARGE 2 6 1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Do not short circuit recharge puncture incinerate crush immerse force dis charge or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product Risk of fire or explosion The Lithium Thionyl chloride bat teries described in this safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are not hazard ous when used ac cording to the recommendations of the manufacturer 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com Under normal conditions of use the battery is hermetically sealed Ingestion Swallowing a battery can be harmful Inhalation Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irrita tion Skin Contact Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation Eye Contact Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation 2 6 2 FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink Seek medical attention immediately CALL NATIONAL BATTERY NGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow up 202 625 3333 collect day or night Inhalation Provide fresh air and seek medical attention Skin Contact Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water Eye Contact mmediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes lifting upper and lower lids until no evidence of the chemical remains Seek medical attention Note Carbon black is listed as a possible carcinogen by Inte
16. istributor or service agent should stock the most commonly needed spare parts 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 3l 32 www jotron com 7 MAINTENANCE 7 1 EPIRB MODULE BATTERY PACK If the EPIRB is fitted on a vessel which requires GMDSS compliant equipment the EPIRB shall be serviced tested and approved as required by SOLAS regu lation IV 15 9 2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with in accordance with MSC Circ 1039 guidelines for shore based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years or by the date of battery expiry whichever comes first 7 1 1 CHANGE OF BATTERY The Tron 40VDR battery must be changed at Jotron SBM authorized workshop to be GMDSS compliant If your Tron 40VDR is not under any international or national regulations bat tery can be change by authorized Jotron representatives partners dealers 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 7 2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT WARNING Only Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use 7 2 1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB 40 BRACKET 1 Release and remove FB 40 top cover by removing the cotter pin 1 WARNING The EPIRB can drop out of the FB 40 bracket when releasing the top cover Remove the EPIRB from the bracket 2 Press down the spring loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot 4 3 Check the expiry date of the new hydrostatic release mechanism The date should be approximately two years fro
17. m the date of purchase 4 Install a new hydrostatic unit by pressing down the spring loaded bracket plate and sliding the unit into its locking slot 5 5 Refit the EPIRB and the FB 40 top cover 6 7 6 First fit the cover from the top Mount the cutter pin then press firmly at the bottom back cover while pressing the cover down A snap sound can be heard when the snap lock enters follow set by step photos below 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 33 34 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D www jotron com 8 SPARE PARTS 8 1 TRON 40VDR SPARE PARTS X 87910 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule X 89340 Tron 40VDR lower battery module incl SBM kit X 86218 FB 40 HRU Kit X 87934 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule user manual X 89339 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule VDR storage module X 87921 FB 40 docking module X 88237 Silicone grease for Tron 40VDR X 88102 FB 40VDR Bracket excl Docking Module NOTE Keep the original satellite EPIRB packaging since it may be needed if the EPIRB has to be shipped for servicing UN requirements for shipping some batteries as hazardous goods require certain packaging standards and labelling 8 2 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS Jotron AS is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts manufactured or approved by Jotron AS Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate fr
18. na will start to flash indicating that the EPIRB is operating 6 Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft 1 If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area away from any metal objects ship construction etc that may limit the satellite coverage This is especially important for Iron 40VDR since it needs good reception to obtain a GPS position NOTE To stop transmission take Tron 40VDR out of the water and move the main switch to READY position 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D NA C OTRON WYW www jotron com 5 2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB 40 1 The Tron 40VDR will automatically release from the bracket float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app 2 4 meters 6 13 feet 2 Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water and dried off The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 25 26 www jotron com 6 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL 6 1 TESTING There are two different kinds of tests that can be performed 1 Normal self test 2 Extended self test including the GPS Jotron AS recommends the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule to be tested every month This test involves both the self test and GPS test Note The extended self test are imitated to 60 for a period of 5 year 6 1 1 NORMAL SELF TEST To perform the self test the EPIRB has to be
19. ndbook of Beacon Regulations available at www cospas sarsat org to obtain the point of contact Some EPIRB registration links USA http www beaconregistration noaa gov UK http www mcga gov uk search tor EPIRB registration USA REGISTRATION CARD For registration of the beacon use this link http www beaconregistration noaa gov Follow instructions you see on your screen Other registrations methods are mail or fax Forms are ready with correct infor mation and it may be downloaded from the above web site The Emergency Contact information has to be accurate especially regarding the telephone number as this will be used to validate an alert Only if the bea con registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will USCG United States Coast Guard launch an immediate rescue otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified 87634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com Registration address SARSAT BEACON REGISTRATION NOAA NSOF E SPO53 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D gt OTRO aw www jotron com 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 1 GENERAL Battery Primary Lithium Thionyl Chloride 7 2V 18Ah 5 years service life Housing material Glass reinforced Polycarbonate Dimensions e Weight 1 9 kg e Height 400 mm e Max diameter 200mm Compass safe distance 0 8 m Temperature operating
20. om the product type approval certificates 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D 35 www jotron com 9 SERVICE AGENTS Pleose look qt www jotron com for Marine Service Agents Jotron Group subsidiary companies Jotron UK Ltd Crosland Park Cramlington NE23 ILA United Kingdom Tel 44 1670 712000 Fax 44 1670 590265 E mail salesQjotron com Jotron Asia Pte Ltd Changi Logistics Center 19 Loyang Way 04 26 Singapore 508 24 Tel 65 65426350 Fax 65 65429415 E mail sales jotron com Jotron USA Inc 10645 Richmond Avenue Suite 1 0 Houston TX 77042 USA Tel 1 713 268 1061 Fax 713 268 1062 E mail salesQjotron com 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 10 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS BAUD Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data bit per second BIT Short form of Binary Digit The smallest element of data in a binary coded value BPS Bits Per Second COSPAS COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM GPS The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System which consists of orbiting satellites a network of ground control stations and user positioning and navigation equip ment The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital planes about 20 200 kilometers above the earth IEC nternational Electro technical Commission IMO nternational
21. r on 121 5 MHz transmitter PLL on 406 MHz transmitter out of lock PLL on 121 5 MHz transmitter out of lock EPIRB module not programmed or programming not complete GPS test error messages d 5 BEEPS Did not acquire GPS position b 10 BEEPS Number of GPS TEST above limit gt 60 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 2 28 www jotron com 6 2 PERIODICAL CONTROL 6 2 1 EVERY MONTH e Selt test see chap 6 1 1 and 6 1 2 What the self test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121 5 and 406 037MHz testing the output of the transmitter While transmitting the test signal the battery voltage output power and phase lock is tested During the test of the 406MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted this test message is coded with a special synchronization code and will not be recognized as real alert by the Cospas Sarsat satellites e Visual Inspection The Iron 40VDR should be easily removed and replaced in the Bracket Check for defects on the EPIRB or brackets Make sure that the Tron 40VDR and Bracket are not painted or oth erwise covered with chemicals oil etc Is the lanyard firmly attached to the Tron 40VDR 2 and not tied to the vessel e heckthe expiry dates on EPIRB Battery Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU 6 2 2 EVERY 12TH MONTH The Tron 4OVDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation of the IMO MSC 1 Circ 1040 rev l annual test performed by authorized radio surveyor or autho riz
22. removed from the FB 40 bracket 1 Release FB 40 top cover by removing the cotter pin 2 Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket 3 Push and hold switch in TEST position for 15 seconds Keep hands and other objects away from the antenna 4 Test passed after one single flash only 5 Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracket See Cha p 6 1 3 below for error messages 6 1 2 EXTENDED SELF TEST INCLUDING GPS TEST To perform the extended self test the EPIRB has to be removed from the FB 40 bracket NOTE I The GPS test might take up to 2 minutes to be successful Limit this test to max once month as this test will reduce lifetime of EPIRB battery NOTE 2 This test include the self test Chap 6 1 1 and therefore only one of them are necessary 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 1 Release FB 40 top cover by removing the cotter pin 2 Take Iron 40VDR out of the bracket 3 Move Switch to TEST position twice within 3 seconds and release back to READY position 4 EPIRB will BEEP shortly every 3 seconds until GPS position acquired 5 OK 2 BEEPS see chap 6 1 3 if Not OK 6 Normal SELF TEST is performed after successful GPS TEST and position transmitted on 406 037 MHz GPS position may also be received on an EPIRB Tester for verification 6 1 3 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES If the self test detects a fault in the EPIRB module one or more of the following indications are shown Number of flashes Low powe
23. rnational Agency for Research on Cancer IARC 2 6 3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES In case of fire where lithium batteries are present flood area with water or smother with a Class D fire extinguishant appropriate for lithium metal such as Lith X Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire Burning batteries will burn themselves out Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can be controlled by flooding with water However the contents of the battery will react with water and form hydrogen gas In a confined space hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture In this situation smothering agents are recommended A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries Emergency Responders should wear self contained breathing apparatus Burn ing lithium iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide gas 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D 17 www jotron com 2 6 4 HANDLING AND STORAGE Storage Store in a cool well ventilated area Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life In locations that handle large quantities of lithium bat teries such as warehouses lithium batteries should be isolated from unneces sary combustibles WARNING Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards disassem bled charged or exposed to water fire or high temperature 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D
24. s Care must be taken not to activate the EPIRB unless in an emergency situation in such cases the user will be held re ponsible For periodic testing a test function is implemented During the test ycle the EPIRB does a self test on the transmitters and on the battery status o emergency signal is transmitted during the self test zou he battery of the EPIRB will last for at least 168 hours from activation of the PIRB m 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 1 2 EPIRB CONTROL FUNCTIONS Control position EPIRB condition EPIRB mount or Transmitter status release mechanism ON OFF X X X X X X X Floating or immersed in water OTE An emergency signal will not be sent until after the first 50 seconds 1 3 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Cospas Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth s surface Since the introduction of the system more than 28000 persons have been rescued by the Cospas Sarsat system 2009 Currently the system consists of 5 functional satellites in a polar orbit constellation these satellites cover the entire earth s surface and receive the emergency signal from the 406 MHz transmitter within the Tron 40VDR more polar orbiting satellites will be available in the future giv ing a faster location and rescue time n addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz tran sponder these
25. so be tested in SELF TEST Polar orbiting satellites Geostationary satellites LEOSAR GEOSAR Delayed alert 90 min Immediate alert 5 min EPIRB without GPS Position by Doppler 5km NO position TRON 40VDR MMSI Standard Location Protocol Long Delayed alert lt 90 min Immediate alert lt 5 min Position by GPS 120m Position by GPS 120m Longer delay Fast alert and accurate Low resolution position position 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_D www jotron com 1 3 4 EPIRB REGISTRATION Normally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and or an EPIRB register Ships owner family member etc be fore alerting the RCC This is to determine if the alarm from the EPIRB for some reason is a false alarm and an expensive rescue operation can be avoided Be cause of this it is important that the ships data is correct in the shipping register or in the EPIRB database You should register your beacon with the national authority associated with the country code in the hexadecimal identification 15 Hex ID of your beacon You can register your beacon online with the Cospas Sarsat IBRD if your country does not provide a registration facility and your country has allowed direct reg istration in the IBRD www 406registration com If your country operates a national beacon registry consult the document C S S 007 Cospas Sarsat Ha
26. t to be false alarms If for any reason your EPIRB should cause a false alarm it is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a false alarm They can then stand down any rescue service coast radio station or appropriate CES or RCC Use any means at your disposal to make contact Switch off the distress alarm by de activating your EPIRB as soon as possible If your beacon is activated in a non distress situation or a distress situation which has been resolved and you no longer require assistance contact the nearest search and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available with the following information e Beacon ID number 15 character UIN Position At time of activation Date of Activation Time of Activation Time zone Duration of Activation Beacon marke and model Vessel Name ID Circumstances cause if known USA The United States search and rescue authority is the U S Coast Guard The pri mary points of contact are Pacific Ocean Area USCG Pacific Area Command Centre Tel 1 510 437 3701 Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Area USCG Atlantic Area Command Centre Tel 1 757 398 6231 From Any Location USCG Headquarters Command Centre Tel 1 800 323 233 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com 6 5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 6 5 1 WARRANTY CLAIM Warranty claims are valid until 5 years from delivery from our warehouse The warranty is valid as long
27. tions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability function or design Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the de scribed product WARNING IMPORTANT Jotron AS is a prime manufacturer of safety equipment designed for rescue of human lives and their property For safety equipment to be effective in line with the design parameters it is important that they are handled stowed and main tained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions Jotron AS can not be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment or breach of laid down procedures or for failure of any specific component or other parts of the equipment The chapter covering battery replacement is added for information only Jotron AS does not take any responsibility for improper disassembling assembling of the beacon We strongly recommend all service to be done by authorized Jotron AS agents In addition to normal service Jotron AS agents have the necessary equipment and education to test the operational functions of the beacon Non original maintenance and or service parts may destroy the equipment function and performance 8 634 UM TRON 40VDR D www jotron com WARRANTY AND LIMITATION This product is warranted against factory defects in material and
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