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1. _ Date 11 11 2000 This form should be sent to Inmarsat via FAX 44 207 728 1142 global 3 e doc page 15 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 7 False Alerts When an EPIRB is activated it generates a warning signal for two minutes This indi cates a pending distress alert to the user This warning signal provides the user with the possibility to de activate the beacon and prevent transmission of a distress alert After this two minute period the EPIRB starts to transmit the distress alert It takes the Land Earth Station receiving the alert about one to two minutes to receive the distress alert decode it and forward it to the appropriate Rescue Coordination Centre RCC One should keep in mind that every activation of an EPIRB distress alert is treated as a real alert and causes extensive search and rescue activities 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 pre vent rescues due to a real distress lf an EPIRB is activated by accident the nearest RCC or Inmarsat NOC in London should be notified immediately Contact Inmarsat Network Operations Centre 44 207 728 1616 Telephone It should also be noted that the EPIRB will have already transmitted the vessels position and identification even when the distress2. June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 4 Detailed instructions for use 4 1 The Main Switch The navtec global 3 EPIRB is fitted with a main switch with three positions The fol lowing picture shows the main switch The main switch of the navtec global 3 EPIRB has three positions TEST gt Stand By gt SOS Operation of the switch in the Alarm SOS position is prevented by a security device 4 2 Testing the EPIRB TEST The navtec global 3 EPIRB can be tested by moving the main switch to the left and holding it there for a few seconds until a beep tone is heard When the main switch is activated in the TEST position resis tance in the form of a little step down must be overcome This is to prevent the test from being activated inadvertently To test the navtec global 3 EPIRB the switch will be pushed to the left After a few seconds one beep tone will Testpositi be heard This means the test is satis LIE factory The switch should return to its normal central position by itself More than one beep tone indicates an error See paga 19 If no beep tone is heard there is a malfunction of the EPIRB In this case the navtec EPIRB global 3 MUST be sent to a qualified service centre immediately If there are any other malfunctions the EPIRB indicates the error with different beep tones Ap pendix 4 Errors and Problems on page 19 contains a table with the meaning of the beep tones T
3. call has been stopped part of the way through global 3 e doc page 16 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 8 Appendix 1 Associated Rescue Coordination Centres The following table shows telephone and fax numbers of the RCCs associated with Inmarsat E The RCCs listed here are directly connected with the receiving LES by data links They receive any Inmarsat E distress call immediately If an EPIRB is ac tivated inadvertently one of the following RCCs or Inmarsat NOC in London page 16 or should be notified immediately Please note that these numbers can change and neither navtec GmbH nor Inmarsat Ltd can be held responsible for any loss or damages resulting from these numbers being incorrect Land LES CES Address Telephone FAX Australia Perth RCC AMSA Tel 61 2 6230 6811 Australia GPO Box 2181 Fax 61 2 6230 6868 Canberra City ACT 2601 TIx 71 62349 MRCCAUS Australia AA62349 E mail rccaus amsa gov au D 28199 Bremen Ger Inm C 492621021 Germany Raisting MRCC German Sea Rescue Tel 49 421 536870 Bremen Service Fax 49 421 5368714 DGZRS MRCC Bremen Tix 41 246466 MRCC D 41 Werderstr 2 244754 MRCC D many England Goonhilly MRCC HMCG Tel 44 1326 317575 Falmouth Pendennis Point Fax 44 1326 318342 Castle Drive Falmouth TIx 51 45560 FALMCG G Cornwall TR11 4WZ UK Inm A E 581 871 1441532 Inm C E W 581 423200158 584 423200159 USA Niles RCC
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5. 0 6091 8223 mail info navtec de cet Cah navtec GmbH Dr Anselm Fabig global 3 e doc page 28 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 18 Appendix 14 Glossary The most important Abbreviations contained within this manual are listed here Cosmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Ava riynich Sudov Space System for the Search of COSPAS Now Vessels in Distress Coast Earth Station CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check DGzRS Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbr chiger DSC Digital Selective Calling P ELT Emergency Locator Transmitter 121 5 MHz Homing Beacon PIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon L L D DSC igi i i ELT V RCC inati RCC RescueCoordination Centre Remote Control Unit global 3 e doc page 29 of 29 Revision June 2002
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7. Commander cc Tel 1 510 437 3701 Canyon Alameda Pacific Area 11 Coast Fax 1 510 437 3017 Guard District TIx 230 172343 CG ALDA Coast Guard Island Alameda CA 94501 5100 USA 9 Appendix 2 Service The navtec global 3 EPIRB should be serviced every four years at a registered qualified service centre This service includes the lithium battery being replaced The service centre will also carry out comprehensive testing of the navtec global 3 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 Inmarsat and navtec They MUST be carried out Regular service maintains and enhances safety by ensuring that the navtec global 3 EPIRB remains in peak condition should it ever be required in a real distress situation The navtec global 3 EPIRB should also be serviced after every intended and inad vertent alarm transmission at a registered qualified service centre This service in global 3_e doc page 17 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec cludes the lithium battery and the security device being replaced The service centre will also carry out comprehensive testing of the navtec global 3 EPIRB 10 Appendix 3 Maintenance Care and Service The navtec global 3
8. EPIRB tec 13 Appendix 6 Technical Data Type Housing dimensions see drawin 220 mm height x 210 mm diameter J g 8 66 by 8 26 Weight Approx 1200 g 2 64 Ibs without cradle Polycarbonate olour Light red RAL 3026 Maintenance interval Battery change 4 years IMO Service interval of hydrostatic release unit 2 years IMO 1 Manual 2 Automatic when sinking 3 Remote controlled from ships bridge Primary frequency 667 channels at 1 645 GHz elocity Activation methods emperature range nternal self test approx 97 of earth surface 2 8min 4 4J L L Time between activation and first transmission 2 8 min As of February 1998 modifications reserved This waiting period is a IMO regulation global 3 e doc page 22 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 14 Appendix 7 Drawings 14 1 Appendix 8 Beacon without cradle 210 40 947 64 47 54 80 mi 87 23 251 86 units are mm global 3_e
9. EPIRB is easy to maintain between the four years service inter vals There are no serviceable parts inside 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 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 The navtec global 3 EPIRB or the cradle and mounting must not be painted 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 Please see page bland page The hydrostatic release unit must be changed every two years The navtec global 3 EPIRB should be serviced every four years at an approved service station The lithium battery will be changed during this service global 3 e doc page 18 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 11 Appendix 4 Errors and Problems This is a list of error codes An error code is indicated 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 3 EPIRB is explained on pageld manually an
10. RCU The release and acti vation of the beacon due to action of the hydrostatic release after the vessel sinks can of course not be cancelled Deactivation of the EPIRB by using the RCU is carried out by pressing both test buttons simultaneously and keeping them pressed for 10 seconds This instruction is indicated on the display LCD of the RCU once the beacon has been activated 4 9 3 Testing the EPIRB with RCU The navtec global 3 EPIRB remote control unit RCU permits remote testing of the beacon For this purpose both test buttons on the RCU should be pressed simulta neously After a few seconds the test result will be displayed on the RCU display in plain text The navtec global 3 EPIRB should only be tested once a month or before starting a voyage It should be noted that each test consumes energy from the built in lithium batteries If tests are performed too often required availability for 48 hours to comply with regulations will not be possible The navtec global 3 EPIRB counts and logs all tests in an internal electronic memory 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 global 3 e doc page 12 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 4 9 4 Display Contrast The display contrast can be altered by pressing either test buttons Test A and Te
11. User s Manual nay global 3 EPIRB via INMARSAT Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Satellite Emergency Beacon using Inmarsat E navtec GmbH Flughafen Berlin Schonefeld D 12521 Berlin Germany www navtec de User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec Table of Contents Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6 Appendix 7 global 3 e doc page 2 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 1 Introduction We are pleased that you decided to purchase a navtec global 3 EPIRB With the navtec global 3 EPIRB you will have the certainty of receiving assistance as fast as possible in case of an emergency and the guidance of Search and Rescue SAR forces directly to the position indicated in your distress alert We hope that you will never have to use the activation switch But we highly recommend that you read this manual carefully to ensure your own safety All abbreviations used in this manual are explained on page 29 The Dec EPIRB global 3 meets all internationally required standards the technical i data Vis listed on page 22 e EC 61097 5 e IEC 60945 3 e ETSI 300 372 e IEC 60 945 e Reg TP 321 ZV 018 Germany and e Inmarsat E SDM 2 0 Inmarsat e The Wheelmark according to European Union Marine Equipment Directive MED is approved by BSH Hamburg Germany see page 26 Allzeit gute Fahrt und immer eine Handbreit Wasser unter dem Kiel w ns
12. ally re leases from its cradle surfaces and transmits a distress alert The navtec EPIRB can also be activated by remote control from a vessel s bridge or the navigating position Furthermore it can be hand carried as a separate unit and activated manually If the EPIRB is installed in a cradle on board a vessel the beacon can also be acti vated using a remote control unit The remote control unit makes it possible to enter the nature of distress Compared to simple Electronic Locating Transmitters ELT s EPIRBs provide the owner or user with a much higher level of security This is caused by precision accuracy in determining the EPIRB location and the reliablity and instant transmission capability of geo stationary satellites Primarily EPIRBs are intended for use and safety on IMO regulated ships all ships over 300 grt and all passenger vessels engaged on international voyages which are required to carry such equipment The portable and easy to carry navtec global 3 EPIRB has also made it possible to use such EPIRBs on smaller sailing and recrea tional vessels and aircraft The navtec global 3 EPIRB needs no energy from the vessel s battery Only if a mounting cradle and the optional RCU are used is a power supply from ships battery is necessary In this case the built in GPS receiver is output and the vessels position will be displayed on the RCU display global 3 e doc page 21 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3
13. arts During this 2 minute waiting period the navtec global 3 EPIRB generates an audible alarm Only within this 2 minute period the beacon can be deactivated without transmitting a distress alert via the satellite After this 2 minute period the audible alarm ceases and the beacon starts the alert transmission If the beacon is deactivated after audible alarm has ceased a distress alert will have already been sent and the nearest RCC or Inmarsat NOC London must to be informed immediately 4 4 Manual Deactivation Deactivating The navtec global 3 EPIRB may be deactivated by moving the switch to the left test position and holding it there for 10 seconds global 3 e doc page 7 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec When the main switch is activated in the TEST position resistance in the form of a little step down must be overcome This is to prevent the unit from being inadver tently deactivated Within a 2 minute period the beacon can be deactivated without transmitting via satellite see page After the 2 minute period and when the audible alarm has ceased an actual dis tress alert has been sent If the beacon is deactivated after this period the nearest RCC or Inmarsat NOC London MUST be informed immediately The contact details for Inmarsat NOC can be found on pagda 16 In any event a two minute waiting period will occur between activation of the beacon and transmission of the distress al
14. by GPS positions within the 48 hour trans mission period The picture shows the signal paths after an EPIRB activation Firstly the emergency trans mitter determines its own po sition with the help of the GPS satellite navigation sys tem This is performed by a built in GPS receiver After the waiting period of two minutes the EPIRB starts to transmit the distress alert via one or several Inmarsat geo stationary satellites During this waiting period an audio signal is emitted to give the RE J user a chance to deactivate ar 7 the unit This is to reduce the RESCUE TUS possibility of false alerts FESCUE EARTH BERTRAGUNG EINES NOTRUFES RETTURNGS STATION LEITSTELLE Picture source Konzept Halle A comparison of the different ELT and EPIRB systems can be found in the navtec Internet pages www navtec de global 3 e doc page 20 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec BT ATLANTICA A se enc X NILES CANYON Inmarsat satellites cover the area between 76 degrees North and 76 degree South approximately 97 of the earth s surface Source Inmarsat London The navtec global 3 EPIRB contains an optional 121 5 MHz homing beacon This homing beacon facilitates search and rescue from SAR helicopters with VHF direc tion finders The navtec global 3 EPIRB is also fitted with retro reflective material Most EPIRBs are floating buoys In case of the vessel sinking it automatic
15. cht Ihnen die Mannschaft der navtec GmbH Modifications due to technical advances are reserved global 3 e doc page 3 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 2 Overview of component parts The following photo lists the component parts of the navtec global 3 EPIRB 14 MN IL 1 Safety Device p 6 2 Main switch Activation Deactivation and Test Hydrostatic Release Unit Mounting bracket securing holes Printed battery exchange date Service interval 11 Printed MMSI for Identification purpose only global 3 e doc page 4 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav tec 3 Instructions for use short form 3 1 Activation Three different actions can be used to activate the navtec global 3 EPIRB Action Remote Controlled Beacon Location The beacon may be manually acti vated when mounted in it s cradle or when carried by hand to a liferaft or lifeboat The beacon is mounted in the cradle and the ships sinks The beacon will be released at a water depth of ap proximately 2 m It will float to the surface and be activated by the water The beacon is mounted in the cradle and a Remote Control Unit RCU is connected to the EPIRB via a cable to the cradle The RCU is normally mounted on the ships bridge or in the navigation area of the vessel User s Manual global 3 EPIRB Activation method The yellow security devicemust be removed by pulling out ver tivcally Then the main switch
16. d page 12 using the RCU Number of beep tones after self test Meaning of beep code What to do No tone There is no power left in the Please arrange to have the bea battery con serviced immediately at the nearest approved service centre Test passed satisfactorily Everything is ok the beacon is ready for action The battery is partly drained Please arrange to have the bea This problem occurs if too con serviced immediatelyat the many tests have been carried nearest approved service centre out The beacon may not be able to transmit for the required 48 hours 3 or more A severe fault has occurred Please arrange to have the bea This fault cannot be repaired con serviced immediately at the on board the vessel nearest approved service centre If the beacon is used inside 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 visible in the navtec global 3 EPIRB If the navtec global 3 EPIRB is removed from the cradle the red 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 becau
17. doc page 23 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 14 2 Appendix 9 Beacon with cradle 210 219 1 D sat QO m oO O N m b cx 2 09 97 i _ 229 86 D co units are mm page 24 of 29 Revision June 2002 global 3 e doc nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 14 3 Appendix 10 Size of the Remote Control Unit RCU 183 mm a mg Ai iq uarie OF RR ENE PIT eS PEPE OF EGE THER BOTH SOS OR OD EDD EE F gt a ars st 508 sos a ir M A EE a a er 85 5 mm Er ud 1 agi INTE ALI u per n ese e cubo ur ar BRBUNDEHD CAPEIZIME HEHE a rii Eit i a i zc ni DES m A y PE Eur DHETAESS ETHES EIAES3 RCU front view T RCU side view T RCU top bottom view J 4mm nu 165 mm 16mm 16 mm 34 r 35 mm 2A mm 21 mm 160 5 mm i A 197 mm 4 E A global 3_
18. e doc page 25 of 29 Revision June 2002 User s Manual global 3 EPIRB nav tec 15 Appendix 11 icate Type Approval Certif PQ 4apao Ag selNy u AauaSy angdpadio4pg pup audi janypy jo49pa 4 s1ydeisoIpAY pun uegitqoseos any juresopung 0007 TO ZI Usp ainquieH Y aAJoad ucp 34101 Zurp40200 rp paxiff si yaou ayy yarym ut Apo pup Apog paifijou sp HSQ fo cgzg 4aquimu uonpoifiuapi y m jaqp amp imuaaofuoo ail yum juaudinba oippa poaoaddo 2d ay ymm aup duon si yoiym mawd nba opps ay yapu 01 povojp st jupoyddo ay 240 2421 pup paanssp uaaq sui g 6 49quionoN TI pol DP JU 68 86 2422411 uoissnuuo 73 Aq paifipout 966 4equasa Qc palopiuaudinby 2uppy uo 94 96 96 24112241 une J4 40 ueduriqnzue Zungsnusneyung uspusysedsjus 1ojsnumeg uiop Jap ue orurpuong 30 1op pueuoeidsjuo t Sunguriquy 1op soayer sop WIZ uoproq uoizio u p pun o o1S ejuueuoq spe HS sep CC Fwumuusy sop PU uouorezsyggrunoguos sep Ist 13nuo219q I J ASI H I9p Yep OS JLI IST 866 JOQUISAON J WOA UOISSILWOY Jop 74 68 86 Tuuony stp Yop Yop uged Bungsnisnesjptydg 1oqn 966 Joquiezaq QZ WOA SIY Sap 23 86 96 IWA Jop A pen 02 Suipao22p aouvanssp amp yonb poatnboa ayy puaysoidsjus suiejs ssSuniouoissigiI en Soule SISAQOeN VA Jo 3804 ou 209111430 joaoaddn add UOA C 3198 66 8L 01 907 IN Sungiureqoseqgnad1ojsnumeg papnpur o5 j133jur j1u 0 13u0 2330ur23 usirueqoour 3317 7807 NOY c Eqo 2 tusrueqoour 33
19. ept up to date Initial registration or any modification of the vessel s or owners personal particulars should be submitted to Inmarsat immediately A pre prepared registration form is shipped with every navtec beacon This form already includes system code type ap proval number and the manufacturers address A sample registration form can be found on page 6 1 Marking The navtec global 3 EPIRB is factory programmed with a unique Inmarsat system code This Inmarsat system code can be considered as the beacon s serial number and is unique to every beacon The system code is printed both as a bar code and in written form for inspection on the beacons body The dealer or distributor will also mark every navtec global 3 EPIRB with the ves sel s name and MMSI Marking the beacon with the vessel s name and MMSI is to assist authorities if the beacon is found floating in the sea The vessel s name and MMSI are not transmitted within the distress alert It is extremely important that the navtec global 3 EPIRB is correctly registered with Inmarsat before sailing on any voyage A label on top of the navtec global 3 EPIRB shows the date of the next service and battery change The service interval is 4 years from purchase An other label on the body shows the English instructions in short form The Inmarsat system code is also printed on the body global 3 e doc page 14 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 6 2 Regist
20. er tightened Over tightening the screws will result in distorting the polycarbonate cradle Installing the cradle on a wooden or aluminium mounting is strongly recommended global 3 e doc page 13 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 6 EPIRB Registration Unlike COSPAS SARSAT beacons Inmarsat E beacons such as the navtec global 3 EPIRB does not require costly programming But to ensure the identification of the correct vessel generating the distress alerts are related to the correct vessel the navtec global 3 EPIRB must be registered with In marsat Normally this registration will be carried out by your dealer or distributor 1 To enable the registration process a Maritime Mobile Service Identity is neces sary If the vessel does not have one assigned to it please contact the authority with which your vessel is registered If the vessel has no approved radio on board the vessel registration authorities will assign a MMSI on basis of the in stallation of the navtec global 3 EPIRB 2 Following completion the registration form must be faxed to Inmarsat FAX number for registration Inmarsat London 44 207 728 1142 An Inmarsat E global data bank at Inmarsat in London assigns the beacons a unique system code which is linked to the vessels particulars such as vessels name type MMSI 24 hour contact telephone numbers etc Completing the form and registering with Inmarsat guarantees that the database is k
21. ert During this waiting period the navtec global 3 EPIRB generates an audible alarm This audible alarm is a mandatory requirement by IMO and Inmarsat to prevent false alerts 4 5 Automatic Activation in the cradle The navtec global 3 EPIRB forms an automatic unit when used 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 severs 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 Hydrostatic sions Release Automatic A distress alert is transmitted when the ship sinks and the navtec global 3 EPIRB was mounted in its cradle Manual activation is therefore not necessary global 3 e doc page 8 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 4 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 3 EPIRB can easily be removed from the cradle mounting to store it or to protect it from being stolen The EPIRB can be taken out of the cradle The beacon can be removed by pulling it mounting by first pushing the plast
22. fore NOT be removed from its mounting more than necessary The plastic spring of the cradle mounting can be secured using a padlock Even if a padlock is installed the automatic release mechanism will still function if the vessel sinks 4 7 Inserting the beacon into the cradle The navtec global 3 EPIRB is fixed into m the mounting cradle by inserting it straight down in the guide until the yellow plastic Y spring snaps locking it into the cradle d The yellow main switch faces forward pU away from the cradle pw cuml Please NOTE Attention must be paid to ensure that the yellow plastic spring has snapped into position locking the beacon in the cradle The beacon must not remain unlocked in the cradle Please see also page 19 for comments on use of the beacon in the cradle global 3 e doc page 10 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 4 8 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 re moved The lanyard shall be tied to the liferaft 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 PTT TLL a Er ELLE 4 9 Use of the beacon with a Remote Control Unit RCU The navtec global 3 EPIRB can be fitted duin E with an optional remote control unit b
23. he navtec global 3 EPIRB should only be tested once a month or before starting a voyage It should be noted that each test consumes energy from the built in lithium batteries If tests are performed too often the required availability for 48 hours to comply with regulations will not be possible global 3 e doc page 6 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec The navtec global 3 EPIRB counts and logs all tests in an internal electronic memory 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 Please check that the switch remains in the stand by position while storing the bea con outside the cradle 4 3 Manual Activation Before manually activating the beacon the security device will have to be removed Pull it upwards When the device is removed the switch can be moved to the right to activate the navtec global 3 EPIRB remove the ring Eu Pa KL d In an emergency the security device must be removed by pulling it upwards Then the switch can be moved to the right in the SOS Alarm position to activate the beacon 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 a two minute waiting period st
24. ic upwards spring towards the beacon If the navtec global 3 EPIRB is removed from the cradle no distress call will be sent Only if the navtec global 3 EPIRB is immersed under water in the next few seconds will the beacon self activate This functionality makes the inadvertent transmission of a distress alert more difficult After activating the beacon a two minute waiting period starts This also applies to the automatic activation During this 2 minute waiting period the navtec global 3 EPIRB generates an audible alarm Only within this 2 minute period the beacon can be deactivated without transmitting a distress alert via the satellite This audible alarm is a mandatory requirement by IMO and Inmarsat to prevent false alerts Every time the navtec global 3 EPIRB is removed from it s cradle a small amount of energy is consumed from the built in lithium batteries The navtec global 3 EPIRB should therefore NOT be removed from its mounting more than necessary global 3 e doc page 9 of 29 Revision June 2002 User s Manual global 3 EPIRB The picture on the left shows the navtec global 3 EPIRB mounted with the hydro static release unit but removed from its mounting cradle In this state the unit can be stowed away e g to prevent it from being stolen Every time the navtec global 3 EPIRB is removed from it s cradle a small amount of energy is consumed from the built in lithium batteries The navtec global 3 EPIRB should there
25. nd Ge neva Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods Manual of Test and Criteria Battery type NAVTEC 3 LO26SX BATTERY PACK P N SR180343 or 37260319 Date of Classification 2 August 1999 navtec GmbH Dr Anselm Fabig global 3 e doc page 27 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 17 Appendix 13 Declaration of Conformity to Type e Hiermit wird bescheinigt da das ausgelie e We hereby declare that the product navtec ferte Produkt navtec EPIRB global 3 dem EPIRB global 3 is in conformity with the type Pr fmuster und der Pr fbescheinigung ent as described in the type approval certificate spricht Declaration of Conformity to Type for navtec EPIRB global 3 BSH type approval number 0735 99 and 0735 00 Inmarsat type approval number 1E 08 We hereby declare that the product e navtec EPIRB global 3 with and without remote control unit RCU is in conformity with the type as described in the EC German type approval certificate e Nr 206 10378 99 without RCU e Nr 206 10378 99 Ext 1 with RCU And satisfies all the technical regulations applicable to the product within the Tele communication Type Approval Ordinance e IMO resolution A 812 19 IEC 61097 5 amp IEC 60945 e IMO resolution A 694 17 Inmarsat E SDM 2 0 Manufacturer and point of contact navtec GmbH Flughafen Berlin Sch nefeld D 12521 Berlin Germany Phone 49 30 6091 8222 FAX 49 3
26. os gt AN gt gt gt e RCU In this case a cradle with elec Re re er re tronic interface shall be used T am B ness When an EPIRB and RCU are ordered together an electronic interface equipped cradle will be shipped automatically The cradle and the RCU a connected using a 6 wire shielded cable The correct installation of the cradle and the RCU will be carried out by your global 3 EPIRB dealer or distributor The operation of the navtec global 3 EPIRB is extended by the installation of the RCU Both manual and automatic activation methods remain the same Please see the RCU installation handbook shipped with the RCU global 3 e doc page 11 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB The navtec global 3 EPIRB RCU en ables e activating the beacon and transmit a distress alert e enter the nature of distress 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 possible use with other equipment as required 4 9 1 Transmitting a Distress Alert In an emergency the beacon is activated by first pressing the appropriate Nature of distress button and then pressing both SOS buttons simulta neously and holding them pressed for 5 seconds 4 9 2 Deactivation with RCU The navtec global 3 EPIRB can be deactivated using the RCU A manual activation as well as the RCU activation can be cancelled using the
27. ration Form This is a sample registration form INMARSAT E L Band Satellite EPIRB REGISTRATION FORM NOTE Registration of your EPIRB is essential to enable rescue services to respond 1 0 EPIRB DETAILS 1 1 oystem Code 130 000 007 1 2 Channel No A 422 B XXX 1 3 Manufacturer navtec GmbH 1 4 Model Type global 3 1 5 Serial No 130 000 007 1 6 Type Approval Certificate No IE 08 2 0 If the EPIRB is NOT to be used for distress and safety reasons please complete section 2 1 and section 6 0 only 2 1 Country of Registry Germany 3 0 SHIP S DETAILS 3 1 Name SS Seahawk 3 7 Ship Type Category Please tick one box 3 2 MMSI 211 301 269 Trading LJ Fishing 3 3 Call Sign DABC O Pass Cruise X Yachts 3 4 Length 27m Offshore LJ Other 3 5 No of Persons on Board 11 L Government 3 6 Country of Registry Bahamas 4 0 SHIP S RADIO EQUIPMENT CARRIED ON BOARD Please tick appropriate boxes HF O MF L1 VHF X Inm A U Inm B M L1 Inm C O Mini M UO 5 0 EMERGENCY CONTACT PERSON 52Addrss X Hauptstr 123 5 9 24 hour emergency phone number 49 172 3000 999 6 0 DETAILS OF APPLICANT 6 1 Name of Applicant Small Ships Ltd 6 2 Address 99 Queens Rd 6 3 Town London 6 6 Country United Kingdom 6 4 State 6 Telephone 44 555 12345678 6 5 Post Zip 1A2 3B4 6 8 Fax 44 555 12345679 Name of Applicant Certificate to be sent to Dr Heribert Vorteil CEO Signature
28. se this leads to deg radation 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 global 3 e doc page 19 of 29 Revision June 2002 nav User s Manual global 3 EPIRB tec 12 Appendix 5 The Inmarsat E System An Inmarsat E EPIRB generates an alert for Rescue Co ordination Centres RCCs in case of accidents at sea or in the air In order to do this the EPIRB first determines its own position using the Global Positioning System GPS satellites after activation and then transmits a distress alert via one or several of Inmarsat s geo stationary satellites The EPIRB automatically transmits the following data to the Land Earth Station LES e the beacon s unique system code serial number which identifies the vessel and the owner e the nature of distress e the last recorded position with actual time of that position e the speed and course over ground COG An elaborate coding and checking system guarantees transmission and decoding even in case of severe interference over the transmission path Tests have shown that all Land Earth Stations can receive the signals even with only 100 mW transmis sion power one tenth 1 10 of the nominal transmission power The vessel s MMSI are not transmitted The vessel s position the time as well as Course and Speed are regularly updated
29. should bepushed to the right SOS until it locks The beacon is activated by a combination of releasing from the cradle and water contact No user intervention is necessary The beacon will sends a type sinking distress alert call A specific distress call can be initiated by using the RCU from the ships bridge All three events require two independent actions to activate the EPIRB 3 2 Deactivation With all types of beacon activation there is a delay of two minutes between activation and transmission of the distress alert During this period of time the EPIRB will gen erate an audible alarm This two minute time period and the activation of the audible alarm are a mandatory requirement by both IMO and Inmarsat to prevent inadver tent transmission of false alerts In case of an inadvertent activation the navtec global 3 EPIRB can be deactivated by pushing the switch to the left Test position and holding it for ten 10 seconds e f the EPIRB was deactivated during the two minute delay period no distress alert transmission will occur e f the EPIRB was deactivated after the two minute waiting period a distress alert will already have been sent or transmission started In this case the near est Rescue Co ordination Centre RCC or Inmarsat Network Operations Centre NOC in London should be informed immediately Contact details for Inmarsat NOC can be found on page 16 global 3 e doc page 5 of 29 Revision
30. st v Test A Increase contrast Reduce contrast 5 Installation The correct installation of the navtec global 3 EPIRB cradle should be carried out by your dealer or distributor The following rules MUST be adhered to e he navtec global 3 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 3 EPIRB MUST be mounted outside e he navtec global 3 EPIRB should not be mounted outside the rail or the vessels superstructure 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 he antenna dome should have free visibility from horizon to zenith The trans mitting and receiving antennas are located inside the antenna dome With re duced or blocked visibility the it will be difficult if not impossible to communicate with the GPS and Inmarsat satellites e he navtec global 3 EPIRB must not be mounted at the same height as the ves sels radar e he navtec global 3 EPIRB must not be mounted within 1 m of a compass or an auto pilot with a built in compass e he navtec global 3 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 he screws for mounting the cradle must not be ov
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