User's Manual - Hippopotamus
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1. Top view dimensions in mm Side view dimensions in mm global C_users_manual doc Page 21 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw t i global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 15 Appendix 2 Technical Data Type COSPAS SARSAT 406 MHz Housing dimensions see drawing RK mm height w o antenna x 210 mm diameter 8 66 by 8 26 see figure below Weight CSCC prox 1100 g 2 42 Ibs without cradle Colour global C yellow RAL 1026 Colour global C plus orange RAL 2007 or red RAL3026 Service interval of hydrostatic release unit 2 years IMO 1 Manual 3 Remote controlled from ships bridge Primary frequency Type of modulation 1 1 rad PSK Secondary frequency homing beacon ELT 121 5 MHz VHF Frequency error homing beacon lt 50 ppm Integrated Flash hite ca 10 cd ca 29 flashes min Velocity 5g up to 50 Hz all Axis Temperature range Class 2 20 to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Internal self test Integrated self test with check of all functions includ ing GPS Logging of results in FLASH ROM Transmission period after activation min 48h Usable geographic regions World wide Position finding global C plus only acquisition time GPS RX 12 channel lt 100 sec Period of time between triggering and alarming Optional RCU Output NMEA Data Position Soeed Heading Electronic and mechanical design according to RTCM C S T 001 IEC 61097 2 IEC 60945 4 SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJ2. eee Battery alternatives used in the product LIMNO gt ypa U335U LISO type S50265X Additional Components global C RCU User Manual global plus 21 08 2005 Limitations on the acce Places of production nevier GmbH Flughafen Berkn Sch nefeld 12521 Berlin Germany Motes The manufacturer shall inform Bundesamt f r Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie as the notified body of any medifications to the type tested productis that may affect compliance with the requirements or conditions laid down for use of the product s In case the specified regulations or standards are amended during the validity of this certificate the product s must be re certified before being placed on board vessels to which such amended regulations or standards apply The Mark of Conformity wheelmark may only be afflxad to the type approved equipment and a Manufacturer s Declaration of Conformity may only bo issued if the product quality system fully complies with the Marine Equioment Directive and is certified by a notified body against ANNEX B module D E or F of the Directive Example for the Application of the Mark of Conformity a it NHW HYN numbar ot the Motfled Body responsie tor qualty surveillance module a el yy F Lasi wo digis of Ihe year in which Ihe mar is olin Notice on legal remedies available Cieection to this document may be fled within one month after nogication
3. Info 406 MHz ELT Piezo Log GPS Userdata Setupdata Tasten er Det Hr tas lance Configuration software GPS tabsheet This PC program communicates via an IrDA interface with the beacon Only ISO layer one and two are used to prevent from illegal manipulation of the internal data 11 Strobe Light The navtec global C EPIRB incorporates a white LED to act as the mandatory strobe light This new 10cd LED light over fulfils the requirements of T 001 and IEC61097 2 0 75 cd The labels on global C p us are dark blue text on clear carrier providing good visibility if attached t o the yellow or orange body global C_users_manual doc Page 15 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav t i global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 12 Type approvals COSPAS SARSAT ype approval TAC 160 BSH Fona Wheelmark approval J The following subchapters contain the Declaration of Conformity to Type and the BSH EC Type Examination Certificate Wheelmark global C_users_manual doc Page 16 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav si global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 12 1 Declaration of Conformity to Type Konformitatserklarung e Hiermit wird bescheinigt da das ausgelie e We hereby declare that the product navtec ferte Produkt navtec EPIRB global C plus EPIRB global C plus is in conformity with the dem Prufmuster und der Prufbescheinigung type as described in the type approval certifi entspricht cate Dec
4. 12 1 Declaration of Conformity to Type Konformit tserkl rung uen 17 12 2 BSH Wheelmark Certificate 0 0 0 0 ccccccsecssseecssseeesseeeesseesesseeessseessseeessseeessseeeesas 18 1 Br 61 eee ee nee er ee ene ne ene eer eee ee ee ey eee 20 14 Appendix T DIMENSIONS e san ren e EE EEEa AEA EEE EEEE 21 15 Appendix 2 Technical Data 222u0002220000002000nnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 22 16 Appendix 3 Maintenance Care and Service nncnnnsessessenensennennnnnennennennnnnennnnnennenn 23 12 ABP TIKA SEN e 23 18 Appendix o Errors and PIODIEMS unse 24 19 Appendix 6 Associated Rescue Co ordination Centres 22uuusnsenseeenenneeennnnn 25 global C_users_manual doc Page 2 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav er global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 1 Introduction This document introduces the navtec global C and global C plus Both are 406 MHz beacons based on navtec s successful global 3 design The document is intended to explain the usage of the beacon 1 1 Overview The global C design covers two versions 1 global C a COSPAS SARSAT beacon on 406 028 MHz without built in GPS comes in a yellow body and 2 global C plus same design with built in GPS comes in an orange body Both beacons are housed in the proven global 3 polycarbonate body distinguished by the colour Activation deactivation and handling have been adapted from this design Function des
5. BGBI p 1417 did undertake ihe relevant type approval procedures forthe equipment idenified below which was found to be in compliance with the Navigation requirements of Marine Equipment Bireclive MED SH SR EC as modified by Directive 2002 7 HEC Applicant navtec GmbH Address Flughafen Berlin Sch nsfeld 12521 Berlin Germany Manufacturer navtec GmbH Address Flughafen Berlin Schonefeld 12521 Berlin Germany Annex A1 Item AL1 5 6 Satellite EPIRB 406 MHz COSPAS SARSAT Mo amp fen gran Product Name naviec global G plus Trade Name s i a mh Speched Standards si MSC Cire 862 a ETS 300066 V 1 3 1 2001 CIS T001 2005 NT T EN 60045 2002 e o a a Ji ots TOOT 2005 This certificate remains valid unless cancelled expi rad or revoked Dale of issue 2005 07 26 lancet by Bundesamt f r Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie Bembard NoehtStr 78 20359 Hamburg Gormany Expiry date 2011 07 25 Notified body 0735 Certificate No BS5H 4612 5060211 06 This certificate consists of 2 pages ESTEEM HTT Men BOY HY DEO A PHL This sertihcate is issued under he authority of iha Bunderministenum for Verkehr Bau und Stadteniwickhung global C_users_manual doc Page 18 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH EC TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATE No BSH4E 1508021 1708 Paga Zol2
6. The ateco raus be Med in writing to or futon recom at Federcl Maritime ond Hydrographic Agency Bamhand Nocht Sbhr 78 70350 Hamby Gernany global C_users_manual doc Page 19 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 13 Labels All labels attached to the body and the cradle are printed below D EEE a ner FE A Rete plese SARSAT Operating Instructions 5 cospass Automatically released and activated if mounted E vtec glohal C plus in the float free cradle and if submerged into water PUSPAS SARSA Manual Operation _____ y 06 MHz EMERGENCY Remove security ring then tum switch to the right POSITION INDICATING and place beacon into ihe water immediately RADIO BEACON if EPIRG is activated by mistake de activate before ay audible alarm ceases if EPIRB is de activated after this alarm has ceased notify nearest Rescue Coordination Centre without dala F To deactivate turn switch to the test pasition y Pa navtec GmbH Berlin ay and hold 10 seconds wwe navtac de ight flashes when EPIRB is operating made in germany Compass Safe Distance 1m iy 0735 05 Test Turn switch fo TEST release and wait for ane beep io occur More than one beep indicates an Error 00 NOT PAINT ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY CONTINUOUS OPERATION 43 HOURS 5 SARSAT Operating Instructions cosPAS Automatically released and activated if mounted aytec global C in the
7. a distress alert much more difficult After activating the beacon a one minute waiting period starts This also applies to the automatic activation During this waiting period the navtec global C EPIRB gen erates an audible alarm Only within this period the beacon can be deactivated without transmitting a distress alert via the satellite This audible alarm is a special navtec beacon s feature to pre vent false alerts 3 2 3 table 1 in of 61097 2 global C_users_manual doc Page 9 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav ia global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 3 Buoyant lanyard There is a buoyant lanyard of approximately 6 meters attached on the right side of the EPIRB A tie wrap holds the lanyard in position It can easily be manually opened The lanyard shall be tied to the life raft to prevent the beacon from floating away from the person in distress The lanyard may be yellow or red on de livery of the beacon 4 Installation The correct installation of the navtec global C EPIRB cradle should be carried out by your dealer or distributor The following rules MUST be adhered to e The navtec global C EPIRB with cradle and hydrostatic release unit must not be mounted inside a vessel If the vessel sinks the beacon will not be able to float free to the water surface The navtec global C EPIRB MUST be mounted outside e The navtec global C EPIRB should not be mounted outside the rail or the vessels supe
8. 61 2 6230 6868 Level 3 TIx 71 62349 MRCCAUS 25 Constitution Ave E Mail rccaus amsa gov au GPO Box 2181 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Germany MRCC German Sea Rescue Serv Tel 49 421 53707 460 Bremen Ice Fax 49 421 53707 490 DGZRS MRCC Bremen TIx 41 246466 MRCC D Werderstr 2 Inm C 492621021 D 28199 Bremen Germany England MRCC HM Coast Guard Tel 44 1326 317575 Falmouth Pendennis Point Fax 44 1326 318342 Castle Drive Falmouth TIx 51 45560 FALMCG G Cornwall TR11 4WZ Inm A E 581 871 1441532 UK Inm C E W 581 423200158 584 423200159 USA RCC Pacarea District Eleven Tel 1 510 437 3701 Alameda Command Center Fax 1 510 437 3017 Coast Guard Island TIx 230 172343 CG ALDA Alameda CA 94501 5100 USA global C_users_manual doc Page 25 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06
9. Service interval 11 Printed MMSI for Identification purpose only p 12 Retro reflective Tape complying to SOLAS regulations BE 13 Vessel s name p 12 Antenna dome with integrated strobe light Buoyant lanyard on the right side of the EPIRB Antenna for 121 5 and 406 MHz global C_users_manual doc Page 4 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw i global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 3 Activation 3 1 The Main Switch The navtec global C EPIRB is fitted with a main switch with three positions The fol lowing picture shows the main switch 5 The main switch of the navtec global C EPIRB has three positions TEST gt OFF gt SOS Operation of the switch in the Alarm SOS position is prevented by a security device 3 2 Testing the EPIRB TEST The navtec global C EPIRB canbe tested by moving the main switch to the left and holding it there for one second releasing the switch and wait until one beep tone is heard When the main switch is acti vated in the TEST position resistance in the form of a little step down must be overcome This is to prevent the test from being activated inadve rtently To test the navtec global C EPIRB the switch will be pushed to the left and e leased after a second After a few seconds one beep tone will be heard This means the test is satis factory O dp O O dp The switch should return to its normal cent
10. float free cradle and if submerged into water COSPA SARSAT Manual Operation 406 MHz EMERGENCY Remove security ring then turn switch to the right POSITION INDICATING and piace beacon into the water immediately RADIO BEACON If EPIRB is activated by mistake d activate before a audible alarm ceases neuf N IF EPIRB ts de activated after this alarm has ceased cab notify nearest Rescue Coordination Centre without dei a To in a to the test pasitian i 5 GmbH Berlin left and ho seconds naven A fe Light flashes when EPIRB is operating made in germany Compass Safe Distance 1m a beep to occur More than one beep indicates an Error gt po NOT PAINT ACTIVATE ONLY INAN EMERGENCY CONTINUOUS OPERATION 48 HOURS The labels on global C are dark blue text on clear carrier providing good visibility if attached to the yellow or orange body The serial number and hex ID is printed per pendicular in the field at the right side of the label below the text warning This EPIRB must be registered with the local authorities global C_users_manual doc Page 20 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH E SARSAT COSPAS SARSAT COSPAS i i Tara afg EB faviec global pies On top of the beacon a label white on red indicates the type of the beacon global C or global C plus and provides space for next service battery exchange indication 14 Appendix 1 Dimensions
11. ECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE global C_users_manual doc Page 22 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav i global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 16 Appendix 3 Maintenance Care and Service The navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is easy to maintain between the four years service intervals There are no serviceable parts inside e The beacon and the cradle should be cleaned with clean water and a soft cloth using a mild detergent such as used for cleaning dishes Brushes abrasive cleaning powder or any solvent must not be used No detergent must remain on the beacon or it s cradle The beacon cradle and mounting should be rinsed with lots of clean water e If cleaning agents or other chemicals remain on the beacon cradle or mounting they lead in conjunction with UV sunlight and time to cracks and deterioration of the polycarbonate material e The navtec global C global C p us EPIRB or the cradle and mounting must not be painted e The beacon should not be tested too often because this degrades the battery life One test every month or at the beginning of every voyage is enough The hydro Static release unit must be changed every two years e The navtec global C global C p us EPIRB should be serviced every four years at an approved service station The lithium battery will be changed during this serv ice 17 Appendix 4 Service The navtec global C global C p us EPIRB should be serviced every four ye
12. FW Design A 16 Bit micro controller with embedded operating system controls the complete unit This controller accommodates a non volatile FLASH ROM to log events like activa tion deactivation etc 10 PC Software A PC program is used to write user data into the beacon The following picture shows a screen shot This program is intended for distributor or dealer use to program the beacon The PC Software is updated by navtec via Internet from time to time to in clude new features new MIDs and new or modified protocols Info 406 MHz ELT Pieza Log aps Userdata setupdata Tasten Wessel Name EIR no MS BERLIN L New Read Load Factory defaults into Write EPIRE Configuration France Z MMSE 211 i 123456 French Polynesia g4 Gabonese Republic 626 pcs Gambia 629 Georgia 213 CIS TA i Germany 211 Serial Mat serial Add data Maritime MMSI Standard Location Maritime MMSI Standard Short Location Maritime MMSI User Location a eos expiry date 4 pr type or 03 08 2008 M with crade W with GPS Configuration software main screen global C_users_manual doc Page 14 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav ia global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH lf the beacon is inserted in the cradle and powered with ships energy the PC softwae also allows for GPS receiver test and display all visible satellites in a chart like this a IrdaConfig
13. ars at a registered qualified service centre This service includes the lithium battery being replaced The service centre will also carry out comprehensive testing of navtec global C global C p us EPIRB During this 4 annual service the beacon seals and springs will be replaced Apart from the beacons service interval the hydrostatic release unit MUST be changed every two years This can be done by every HAMMAR approved service centre Both service intervals are required by the IMO and navtec They MUST be carried out Regular service maintains and enhances safety by ensuring that navtec global C global C p us EPIRB remains in peak condition should it ever be required in a real distress situation The navtec global C global C plus EPIRB should also be serviced after every in tended and inadvertent alarm transmission at a registered qualified service centre This service includes the lithium battery and the security device being replaced The service centre will also carry out comprehensive testing of the navtec globakC global C p us EPIRB If in doubt inquire at navtec or send beacon to navtec GmbH Airport Berlin Schoenefeld Building Y 005 D 15831 Diepensee Germany 49 30 6091 8222 phone service navtec de global C_users_manual doc Page 23 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw ma global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 18 Appendix 5 Errors and Problems This is a list of error codes An error code is in
14. d in conjunction with the cradle to send distress alerts without human intervention if the vessel sinks The beacon is secured in the cradle using a hydrostatic release and a plastic bolt When the vessel sinks the hydrostatic release cuts the bolt and the beacon floats to the surface The combination of being released from the cradle and the presence of water causes the beacon to start automatic distress alerts transmis sions A distress alert is transmitted when the ship sinks and the navtec global C EPIRB was mounted in its cradle Manual activation is therefore not necessary global C_users_manual doc Page 8 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 3 6 Use of the Cradle The methods of manual activation and testing of the beacon are identical both with and without the cradle The following benefits apply when using the cradle The navtec global C EPIRB can easily be removed from the cradle mounting to store it or to protect it from being stolen Take out The EPIRB can be taken out of the cradle The beacon can be removed by pulling it mounting by first pushing the plastic upwards spring towards the beacon lf the navtec global C EPIRB is removed from the cradle no distress call will be sent Only if the navtec global C EPIRB is immersed under water in the next few seconds will self activate the beacon This functionality makes the inadvertent transmission of
15. dicated by the generation of different beep tones after any test of the beacon Details of how to perform a self test of the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is explained on page 5 of this manual Number of beep tones after self test Morse Code Meaning of beep code Whatto do There is no power left in the Please arrange to have battery the beacon serviced immediately at the nearest approved service centre Test passed satisfactorily Everything Is ok the beacon is ready for ac tion Within extended GPS Test this move to unobstructed Error may occur No GPS Po position try again sition after 3 minutes The battery is partly drained Please arrange to have This problem occurs if too the beacon serviced many tests have been carried immediately at the out nearest approved service centre The beacon may not be able to transmit for the required 48 hours 3 or more eo oo h A severe fault has occurred Please arrange to have e o o o o 5 This fault cannot be repaired the beacon serviced e a on board the vessel immediately at the e n nearest approved e e u service centre e e d e w e k 9 lf the beacon is used while inserted into the cradle and with a RCU connected a quiet crackling sound may be heard This is not a fault You can hear the operation of the built in switching power supply When the beacon is used in this way a green LED will be vi
16. ign and handling have been wheelmark approved by BSH Ham burg Germany The design of the navtec global C EPIRB for COSPAS SARSAT is based on the global 3 lt comes in a polycarbonate body with vertical polarised antenna for 406 MHz and 121 5 MHz Body colours are e Yellow RAL 1026 beacons without GPS global C e Orange RAL 2007 for beacons with GPS global C plus The cradle is available in e Yellow RAL 1018 e Grey RAL 7000 mil colour e Blue RAL 5013 e White RAL 9010 The cradle incorporates the HRU The design is a class 2 type in temperature 20 C It is a full SOLAS GMDSS compliant since the navtec parts fulfil all necessary requirements for pressure drop test release mechanism etc The navtec global C contains a 121 5 MHz homing beacon It does not contain a SART Hydrostatic Release Unit both type approved units McMurdo Pains Wessex and HAMMAR can be used global C_users_manual doc Page 3 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav __ en global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 2 Overview of individual parts The following photo lists the individual parts of the navtec global C EPIRB Safety Device p 9 Main switch Activation Deactivation and Test 3 EPIRB body with instructions and printed HEX D p 20 aer o re E 6 Mounting bracket securing holes 77 isere 8 Plastic spring to enable release of cradle from mounting bracket p 9 Printed battery exchange date
17. ing it upwards Then the switch can be moved to the right in the SOS Alarm position to activate the beacon and place the beacon into water immedi ately In the path to the right a little step down must be overcome This is to prevent the alarm from being inadvertently activated The switch should lock in the SOS Alarm position After activating the beacon there is an approximately one minute waiting period until the first transmitted burst is transmitted During this waiting period the navtec global C EPIRB generates an audible alarm Only within this period the beacon can be deactivated without transmitting a distress alert via the satellite COSPAS SARSAT beacons need and use the water surface as a ground plane for a good signal radiation global C_users_manual doc Page 6 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav si global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH After this period the audible alarm ceases and the beacon starts the alert trans mission If the beacon is deactivated after audible alarm has ceased a distress alert will have already been sent via satellite and the nearest RCC has to be contacted Prior to activating the switch the security device has to be removed Since this device has barbs that break when the ring will be removed it is quite easy to indi cate that the beacon at least has been activated once In addition the activation will be logged in an internal non volatile logbook and can be used
18. laration of Conformity to Type for navtec global C p us EPIRB BSH type approval number 0735 05 and 0735 06 COSPAS SARSAT type approval number TAC 160 We hereby declare that the product e navtec EPIRB global C plus with and without remote control unit RCU is in conformity with the type as described in the EC German type approval certificate e BSH 4612 5060211 06 with and without RCU and satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the Tele communication Type Approval Ordinance e IEC 61097 2 IEC 60945 ETS 300 066 2 MSC Circ 862 e COSPAS SARSAT T 001 class 2 Manufacturer and point of contact navtec GmbH Flughafen Berlin Sch nefeld D 12521 Berlin Germany Phone 49 30 6091 8222 FAX 49 30 6091 8223 mail info navtec de we Had navtec GmbH Dr Anselm Fabig global C_users_manual doc Page 17 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw ai global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 12 2 BSH Wheelmark Certificate oe Bundesrepublik Deutschland a Fadara Hapubie of Germany Bundesamt f r Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie a me Fedsrar Marine and Aproape Agency a nmi pated HT ORO AP HIE EC TYPE EXAMINATION MODULE B CERTIFICATE This amp to certify that Bundesemi fir Seeschiffiahrt und Hydrogaphia specified as a notified body under the terms of schilfssscherheisgeselz of 9 September 1928 BGBl p 2860 modified last 28 June 2006
19. naw tec navtec GmbH Flughafen Berlin Sch nefeld D 12521 Berlin Germany 49 30 6091 8222 phone 49 30 6091 8222 FAX www navtec de amp www epirb de info navtec de User s Manual global C global C plus rev 1 1 nav t aa global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH Contents T ARTOU 6 1 0 een 3 11 1 160 eee ene eet eee ee ee 3 2 Overview of individual parts cccccessecessseeeesseeeesseeeeessneeessseseesscnseessssseeessseeeesseeeeesas 4 lt PACU AI g e E fuatanesoeerenw es 5 3 1 TACNA WING ste er ee R S 5 32 CSAC MOC EPIRD een een ee ee 5 3 3 AAC IV alone een 6 34 Nanua DeaCUVAUO ssec e ne nee 7 3 5 Automatic Activation in the Cradle ccccccccccssssseecessseeeesesseeessssseeeesessesesesssseeeens 8 36 U CORNE rade ee 9 37 BUVA O e a eat ant nan tad caaetacte dane ond hestanennwnaateheuietameiueien 10 4 WAS UW ALOE an a ee ee ee 10 5 Use of the beacon with a Remote Control Unit RCU uu 222000022nsennneneeennenn 11 9 1 BE Fe OR epee ee ey ene een Meee ne ernennen 11 6 EARD REIST Alone ern E era 12 Pe PAGOAGA tice caesar cause eenenamneereceanncescuangsecannsasceudasescadeanaimoreugesaeesaraieceseueoueerasunevenperamsauns 13 o M m A A DIXSON 14 I FDO een E EE E E EE 14 10 Po OWAE een ee ee 14 I SODAL ea E ee 15 12 Type approvals esensesseenenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnennnnnnnensnnnnnene 16
20. nt to get hold of the owners particulars in case of an emergency In addition the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB must be programmed with ship s particulars Depending on the country of registry this may be gt MMSI gt Callsign or gt C S TA serial number Normally this programming and registration will be carried out by your dealer or dis tributor All users are encouraged to register their beacon in the COSPAS SARSAT interna tional registration database IBRD that will allow beacon owners who don t have ac cess to national registration facilities to register their beacons free of charge via the Internet www 406registration com Once registered the beacon registration details will be available to SAR services throughout the world on a 24 hour basis global C_users_manual doc Page 12 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav i global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 7 False Alerts When a navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is activated it generates an audible warning signal for one minute This indicates a pending distress alert to the user The audible warning signal provides the user with the possibility to de activate the beacon and prevent transmission of a distress alert After this one minute period the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB starts to transmit the distress alert The distress signal may be forwarded from the receiving MCC network to the appropriate RCC within short time period One sh
21. ould keep in mind that every activation of an EPIRB distress alert is treated as a real alert and causes extensive search and rescue activi ties These search and rescue activities are extremely expensive and only cease when the EPIRB has been found or it is proven beyond doubt that the distress alert was false Unnecessary deployment of SAR assets may also delay or prevent rescues due to a real distress lf the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is activated by accident the nearest RCC should be contacted immediately to cancel the alert It should also be noted that the EPIRB may have already transmitted the vessels position and identification even when the distress call has been stopped part of the way through In other words The originator of a distress call will not stay unrecog nised a Mission Control Centre j Rescue Co ordination Centre 10 see page 25 for M RCC telephone numbers global C_users_manual doc Page 13 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 8 HW Design All components are accommodated on one circular PCB which perfectly fits into the polycarbonate body Reed switched are used to activate the beacon In addition to the mandatory TEST and SOS contacts a third reed contact is installed in the OFF position to prevent from inadvertent activation due to strong magnetic fields A lesson learned from other manufacturers in the past 9
22. ral position by itself More than one beep tone indicates an error See page 24 for details During the test a test message is generated and transmitted on 406 028 MHz Be sides this all internal components are tested e 406 MHz TX by transmitted power e 121 MHz TX by transmitted power e LED by current e Battery by voltage drop and counted events global C_users_manual doc Page 5 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw er global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH e Beeper by audible inspection e Internal RAM and FLASH by Checksum write and read test e Program by checksum If no beep tone is heard there is a malfunction of the EPIRB In this case the navtec EPIRB global C MUST be sent to a qualified service centre immediately If there are any other malfunctions the EPIRB indicates the error with different beep tones The navtec global C EPIRB counts and logs all tests in an internal non volatile mem ory logbook The amount of tests are used to calculate the total energy consumption Approximately 500 tests are possible within the battery life to ensure enough energy remaining for reliable 48 hour service 3 3 Manual Activation Before manually activating the beacon the security device will have to be removed by pulling it upwards When the device is removed the switch can be moved to the right to activate the navtec global C EPIRB remove the ring Inan emergency the security device must be removed by pull
23. rdered together an electronic interface equipped cradle will be shipped automatically The cradle and the RCU are connected using a 6 wire shielded cable The operation of the navtec global C EPIRB is extended by the installation of the RCU Both manual and automatic activation methods remain the same To activate the beacon press both SOS buttons simultaneously and hold for 5 seconds Immediately after activating the beacon it must be deployed into water The navtec global C EPIRB RCU enables e activating the beacon and transmit a distress alert e enter the nature of distress in the na tional use bits e test the EPIRB e display the GPS position on the LCD display and e output the GPS position and time at the RCU s NMEA output for inspection and possible use with other equipment as required 5 1 Display Contrast The display contrast can be altered by pressing either test buttons Test A and Test V Reduce contrast The usage of a RCU is based on para 4 5 2 in T 001 and 3 13 c in IEC 61097 2 COSPAS SARSAT beacons need and use the water surface as a ground plane for good sig nal radiation u Today 2005 Germany only global C_users_manual doc Page 11 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav si global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 6 EPIRB Registration As all COSPAS SARSAT beacons the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB must be registered with the local authority This is very importa
24. rstructure facing the water This is to reduce the likelihood of damage due to the beacon coming into contact with other vessels the dockside or waves e The antenna dome should have free visibility from horizon to zenith The trans mitting and receiving antennas are located inside the antenna dome With e duced or blocked visibility the it will be difficult if not impossible to communicate with the GPS and COSPAS SARSAT satellites e The navtec global C EPIRB must not be mounted at the same height as the ves sels radar e The navtec global C EPIRB must not be mounted within 1 m of a compass or an auto pilot with a built in compass e The navtec global C EPIRB must not be mounted within 1 m of any radio anten nas The mounting distance to radio antennas with an output power of more than 50 W should be at least 5 m in a horizontal direction e The screws for mounting the cradle must not be over tightened Over tightening the screws will result in distorting the polycarbonate cradle Installing the cradle on awooden or aluminium mounting is strongly recommended global C_users_manual doc Page 10 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw te a global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH 5 Use of the beacon with a Remote Control Unit RCU The navtec global C plus EPIRB only can be fitted with an optional remote con trol unit RCU In this case a cradle with electronic interface shall be used When an EPIRB and RCU are o
25. sible in the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB global C_users_manual doc Page 24 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 naw Pr global C global C plus user s manual navtec GmbH If the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is removed from the cradle the white LEDs will flash for an instant This also gives you a visual check to see if the beacons LEDs are all working This is caused because the internal computer checks if as the beacon has been released from it s cradle the beacon is under water Please note that you must not remove the unit every day or more than is necessary be cause this leads to degradation of battery life The amount of self tests and every removal from the cradle are logged and recorded in an internal logbook The result of these records are used to calculate the remain ing battery life 19 Appendix 6 Associated Rescue Co ordination Centres The following table shows telephone and fax numbers of some RCCs They receive COSPAS SARSAT distress call after short time period If an EPIRB is activated inad vertently one of the following RCCs should be notified immediately Please note that these numbers and addresses can change with time and nei ther COSPAS SARSAT or navtec GmbH can be held responsible for any loss or damages resulting from these numbers being incorrect Country RCC Adresse Address Telephone FAX Land Australia RCC Australian Maritime Safety Tel 61 2 6230 6811 Australia Authority Fax
26. to indicate a battery problem in self test mode After activation of the beacon it shall be placed into water 3 4 Manual Deactivation Deactivating The navtec global C EPIRB may be deactivated by moving the switch to the left test position and holding it there for 10 seconds When the main switch is activated in the TEST position a resistance in the form of a little step down must be overcome In addition to the 10 sec hold time this is to pre vent the unit from being inadvertently deactivated Deactivation jam Within a one minute period the beacon hold 10 sec can be deactivated without transmitting via satellite After the one minute period and when the audible alarm has ceased an actual distress alert has been sent If the bea con is deactivated after this period the nearest RCC MUST be informed imme diately In any event a one minute waiting period will occur between activation of the beacon and transmission of the distress alert During this waiting period the navtec global C EPIRB generates an audible alarm This audible alarm is a special feature of navtec beacons See 3 3 9 Indication of previous activation of 61097 2 global C_users_manual doc Page 7 of 25 Last printed 10 11 06 nav tec global C global C plus user s manual 3 5 Automatic Activation in the cradle gt u o ee Hydrostatic Release Automatic navtec GmbH The navtec global C EPIRB forms an automatic unit when use
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