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1. global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 7 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav tec global C global C plus user s manual 3 5 Automatic Activation in the cradle a Hydrostatic Release Automatic navtec Remoto GmbH The navtec global C 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 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_en 1 3 doc Page 8 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav_ me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 nav tec global C 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 plas2. sarsat orq Beacons BeaconReports 160 1 pdf BSH E Wheelmark approval ww navtec de download download htm global c The following subchapters contain the Declaration of Conformity to Type and the BSH EC Type Examination Certificate Wheelmark global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 16 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 mG global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 12 1 Declaration of Conformity to Type Konformitatserklarung e Hiermit wird bescheinigt da das ausgeliefer e We hereby declare that the product navtec te Produkt navtec EPIRB global C plus dem EPIRB global C plus is in conformity with the Prufmuster und der Prufbescheinigung ent type as described in the type approval certifi spricht cate Declaration of Conformity to Type for navtec global C amp global C p us EPIRB Notified body BSH 0735 xx COSPAS SARSAT type approval number TAC 160 1 amp TAC 160 2 We hereby declare that the product e navtec EPIRB global C plus with built in GPS e navtec EPIRB global C without built in GPS is in conformity with the type as described in the EC German type approval certificate e BSH 4612 5060813 08 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 Ed 4 ETS 300 066 V1 3 1 MSC Circ 862 e COSPAS SARSAT T 001 T 007 class 2 Manufacturer and point of contact navtec Remoto G
3. Care and Service The navtec global C global C p us 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 clean ing 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 f 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 plus 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 ser vice 17 Appendix 4 Service The navtec global C global C p us 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 navtec global C globa
4. acon 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 a 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 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 2 COSPAS SARSAT beacons need and use the water surface as a ground plane for a good signal radiation global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 6 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 secu
5. adio Call Sign User Location Serialised Standard Location Serialised User Location Hex 15 ID EPIRE 3 Battery expiry date EPIRB type invalid aac f global 21 04 2012 with cradle Oe RESP eGIE Configuration software main screen global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 14 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav _ me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH If the beacon is inserted in the optional service cradle and powered with ships energy the PC software also allows for GPS receiver test and display all visible satellites in a chart like this A IrdaConfig Info Userdata Log GPS Get Auto o g o o o o GPS off Mon Apr 21 15 45 44 2008 Log o1 Sat 13_ age 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 plus are dark blue text on clear carrier providing good visibility if attached to the yellow or orange body global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 15 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav c global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 12 Type approvals COSPAS SARSAT ww cospas
6. al c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 10 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav we global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 ordered 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 7 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 Increase contrast j The usage of a RCU is based on para 4 5 2 in T 001 and 3 13 c in IEC 61097 2 j COSPAS SARSAT beacons nee
7. attery expires SARSAT COSPAS am navtec global C plus 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 200 Top view dimensions in mm Side view dimensions in mm global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 19 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 15 Appendix 2 Technical Data Type COSPAS SARSAT 406 MHz 410 mm height w antenna x 210 mm diameter Housing dimensions see drawing 8 66 e soe figure eN Weight Approx 1200 g 2 42 Ibs without cradle Material Polycarbonate Colour global C plus orange RAL 2007 or red RAL3026 1 Manual Activation methods 2 Automatic when sinking 3 Remote controlled from ships bridge Ejection level depth 1 5 to 4m rimary frequency E In Integrated self test with check of all functions includ An ing GPS Logging of results in FLASH ROM Usable geographic regions Position finding acquisition time eriod of time between triggering and alarming ptional RCU Output Electronic and mechanical design according to SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ALTERATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 20 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 16 Appendix 3 Maintenance
8. c Remoto 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 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 optional 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 nr IrdaConfig Info Userdata Lag as Wessel Read Load Factory Name EPIRE no defaults into a pa wv ribe EFIKE Configuration MMSI TE Algeria Radia Call Sign AMerican Samoa 3 Andorra Angola Anquilla Type pproval Number and Serial Antigua amp Barbuda a E Argentine Republic National Serialnumber and additional data ee ee Aviation User Location Protocol insert distresscode Maritime MMSI User Location ey l l Aircraft markings or ID Maritime R
9. c global C EPIRB the switch will be pushed to the left and re leased after a second After a few seconds one beep tone will be heard This means the test Is satisfac tory Testposition The switch should return to its normal central position by itself More than one beep tone indicates an error See page 22 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_en 1 3 doc Page 5 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH e Beeper by audible inspection e Internal RAM and FLASH by Checksum write and read test e Program by checksum lf 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 be
10. d and use the water surface as a ground plane for good sig nal radiation 7 Today 2005 Germany only global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 11 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 6 EPIRB Registration As all COSPAS SARSAT beacons the navtec global C global C p us EPIRB must be registered with the local authority This is very important to get hold of the owners particulars in case of an emergency In addition the navtec global C global C p us 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_en 1 3 doc Page 12 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 me global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 p
11. e 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 design 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 It 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 1 Hydrostatic Release Unit both type approved units McMurdo Pains Wessex and HAMMAR can be used global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 3 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C g
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13. ending 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 p us 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 EF 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 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 If 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 i Mission Control Centre j Rescue Co ordination Centre 10 see page 23 for M RCC telephone numbers global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 13 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav me global C global C plus user s manual navte
14. gives you a visual check to see if the beacons LEDs are all working This is caused because the internal computer checks if as global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 22 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav tec global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 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 Remoto 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 61 2 6230 6868 Germany MRCC Bremen England MRCC Falmouth USA global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc RCC Alameda Level 3 25 Con
15. l 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 p us 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 global C global C plus EPIRB If in doubt inquire at navtec or send beacon to navtec Remoto GmbH D 15745 Wildau Germany 49 3375 2465078 phone service navtec de global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 21 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav tec global C global C plus user s manual 18 Appendix 5 Errors and Problems navtec Remoto GmbH 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 C global C p us EPIRB is explained on page 5 of this manual N
16. lobal C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH 2 Overview of individual parts The following photo lists the individual parts of the navtec global C EPIRB No Deseription CE 2 Main switch Activation Deactivation and Test i 5 Hydrostatic Release Unit p 8 5 Neuning bracket seouingho s TO 7 Rriosiaioreeasebot oo o oooO S a 3 Peste sping to able release of oracle Tom mounino bracket e9 pe ooo E i at 12 Reo retecive Tape complying 10 SOLAS requaions epes wt 7 E A global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 4 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav mG global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 HHH SEE iag zi bi FA The main switch of the navtec global C LH EPIRB has three positions a 229 an ed i HH BE i 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 can be 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 inadvertently To test the navte
17. mbH Schmiedestr 2a D 15745 Wildau Germany Phone 49 3375 2465078 FAX 49 3375 2465079 mail info navtec de Mi FE6G navtec GmbH Dr Anselm Fabig global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 17 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 navtec Remoto GmbH nav J me global C global C plus user s manual 13 Labels All labels attached to the body and the cradle are printed below SARSAT Operating Instructions cos pas Automatically released and activated if mounted in the float free cradle and if submerged into water C plus navtec aoe uP Manual Operation 19 then turn switch to the right ar Ta id ft Fa 2 with the National auth Onity COS AS EMERGENCY REMOVE seoumy 1 pr SITION INDICATING and a oe le water immediately N If EPIRB is activated by mistake de activate 3 RA DIO EACO audible alarm ceases me If EPIRB is de activated after this alarm has ceased ae notify nearest Rescue Coordination Centre without delay ee To deacii ie be a to the test position Ps nbH Berlin left and ho seconds plate fbi flashes when EPIRB is operating nav vww navtec de made in germany Compass Safe Distance 1m Test Turn switch to TEST release and wait for one g 0735 05 beep to occur More than one beep indicates an Error po N 0 T p A I NT ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY CONTINUOUS OPERATION 48 HOURS or Als r i Thy Way Mg fis EPIAR my SARSAT Operating Instruc
18. nav tec navtec Remoto GmbH Schmiedestr 2a D 15745 Wildau Germany 49 3375 2465078 phone 49 3375 2465079 FAX www navtec de amp www epirb de info navtec de User s Manual global C global C plus rev 1 3 tec global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH Contents T ATOUR aeee EE E E E E E E E E EE E 3 LI NENON er E EESE 3 2 OVERVIEW Of INGIVIGUEL DANS wscseseccssveccecnsessenevsceeascncvenseevcetusesdeonseseesesaesteteseensenetes 4 3 Activation cricocisnsisodneadenedineiaduaaned ata tiuvardantsnss dneadvstdnetaestsvesavatsvetewsidvesauenetininacdeanioten 5 Se RABEMA N e ese cuss den dines visnsaec desu see senassnaceauceesdenadesevascens teenies 5 3 2 Testing the EPIRB cc ccccccccccecseeeseeeseeeeeeeseeeseeesseeeseeeseeeseueeseeeseeesaees 5 So Wiel ACION igicecacectancacectaec onactancocaeaadorcatcanqaadas S T STERT 6 3 4 Manual Deactivation cccccccceccseceseeeeeeeseeesseeeeeeeneeseeseeeeseeeseeesueeaeeenaees 7 39 Automatic Acivaton I TNE Cradig ccccissscssncescsresseatceverrscnsasiancxacciacersaniaxenaxeoas 8 20 et F a 0g ga CaA ea aE EE AEE eee eee ene eee ere 9 Sel ANT VN Ai E 10 4 Installation 0 0 eee cc ecc eee eeece cece cece eceeesa esse eeseeeseeeeeesaeeseeeseeeseessueeaeeseeeaeeseeeseess 10 5 Use of the beacon with a Remote Control Unit RCU ce eeceeeeceeeeeeeees 11 5 1 Display COntraSt cccecccccecceceeseeceeeeec
19. r 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 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 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 a wooden or aluminium mounting is strongly recommended glob
20. rity 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 to indicate a bat tery 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 N 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
21. stitution Ave GPO Box 2181 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia German Sea Rescue Ser vice DGzRS MRCC Bremen Werderstr 2 D 28199 Bremen Germany HM Coast Guard Pendennis Point Castle Drive Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4W2Z UK Pacarea District Eleven Command Center Coast Guard Island Alameda CA 94501 5100 USA Page 23 of 23 Tix 71 62349 MRCCAUS E Mail rccaus amsa gov au Tel 49 421 53707 460 Fax 49 421 53707 490 Tix 41 246466 MRCC D Inm C 492621021 Tel 44 1326 317575 Fax 44 1326 318342 Tix 51 45560 FALMCG G Inm A E 581 871 1441532 Inm C E W 581 423200158 584 423200159 Tel 1 510 437 3701 Fax 1 510 437 3017 TIx 230 172343 CG ALDA Last printed 26 05 2014
22. tic 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 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 i 2 3 table 1 in of 61097 2 global c_users_manual_en 1 3 doc Page 9 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav mG global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto 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 e SS 4 Installation The correct installation of the navtec global C EPIRB cradle should be carried out by your dealer or distributo
23. tions Automatically released and activated if mounted s a C in the float free cradle and if submerged into water COSPA SARSA T Manual Operation yr Hz EMERGENCY Remove security ring then turn switch to the right a and place beacon into the water immediately 406 CATING ae POSITION INDIK If EPIRB is activated by mistake de activate before hona auth onity wv f iT beep to occur More than one beep indicates an Error ACTIVATE ONLY INAN EMERGENCY CONTINUOUS OPERATION 48 HOURS RADIO BEACON audible alarm ceases 2S an If EPIRB is de activated after this alarm has ceased 4 notify nearest Rescue Coordination Centre without delay MC ae To deactivate turn switch to the test position P navtec GMDH Berlin left and hold 10 seconds www navtec de Light flashes when EPIRB is operating amp made in germany Compass Safe Distance 1m a Test Turn switch to TEST release and wait for one B 0735 05 DO NOT PAINT 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_en 1 3 doc Page 18 of 23 Last printed 26 05 2014 nav mG global C global C plus user s manual navtec Remoto GmbH b
24. umber of beep tones after self test Morse Code Meaning of beep code There is no power left in the battery Test passed satisfactorily Within extended GPS Test this Error may occur No GPS Po sition after 3 minutes The battery is partly drained This problem occurs if too many tests have been carried out 4 or more e o o o h A severe fault has occurred e o o o o 5 This fault cannot be repaired e a On board the vessel e n ee u e o d e v e k e 9 What to do Please arrange to have the beacon serviced immediately at the nearest approved ser vice centre Everything is ok the beacon is ready for ac tion move to unobstructed position try again Please arrange to have the beacon serviced immediately at the nearest approved ser vice centre The bea con may not be able to transmit for the required 48 hours Please arrange to have the beacon serviced immediately at the nearest approved ser vice centre If 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 visible in the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB If the navtec global C global C plus EPIRB is removed from the cradle the white LEDs will flash for an instant This also
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