ACR Electronics PATHFINDER 2714 User's Manual
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1. To operate simply turn the bottom cap of the SART to release the pole Pull the pole downward and extend it to its maximum length To lock pole in position pull firmly across pole joints while twisting slightly Tie Lanyard to life raft to allow retrieval should the SART fall into the water Push SART through life raft observation port and place foot of pole in pocket at base of life raft Use life raft ties to hold SART pole near vertical 8 Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable Radar reflectors Periodically check to see if SART is still vertical 1 Meter Minimum Figure 5 10 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 8 0 Hanging SART 1 If no pole is available or if you prefer you can suspend the SART from the canopy support using the additional lanyard loop provided See figure 6 2 Loop the lanyard through the support strap in the life raft and secure firmly 3 The SART should be as high as possible and at least 1m above sea level Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable Radar reflectors 1 Meter Minimum Figure 6 11 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 9 0 Vessel Mounting To deploy SART on board a distressed vessel rather than a life raft hang SART near vertical as high as possible with a clear view of the horizon The SART must not be obscured by metal bulkheads etc Installation The SART should be mounted inside the vessel next to an emergency exit Some ships require2. PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1 03 0170 Rev B PathFinder Product No 2714 ID B66ACR SART PF 3 Search and Rescue Transponder SART ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Fl 33312 1 954 981 3333 e Fax 1 954 983 5087 WWW acrelectronics com Email Info acrelectronics com A Chelton Group Company Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR PathFinder Search and Rescue Transponder SART The combination of computer aided design high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a superior product The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man This assures that the products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment With proper care and maintenance your SART will be in service for years to come ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001 2000 the international Standard for Quality This manual provides installation operation and maintenance instructions for the PathFinder 3 SART hereinafter referred to as the SART This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the SART system This SART has been tested and approved to IEC 1097 1 standards and meets IMO RES A 802 19 This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of Part 80 of the FCC rules Meets EC Council Directive 96 98 EC for ship wheel approval Table of Contents
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4. the enclosed warranty card must be completed and mailed before putting the unit into service 18 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 16 0 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby declare that the following product is in conformity with EU Directive 96 98EC Marine Equipment Directive 29 Dec 1996 modified by EU Commission Directive 98 85 EC dated 11 Nov 1998 Product Search and Rescue Transponder ACR PathFinder Notified Body BSH Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Type Examination IEC 1097 1 IEC 60945 ITU R M628 3 Standard s IMO RES A802 19 FCC Part 80 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc EU Representative ACR Electronics Inc European Office Lymington Hampshire UK Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc Signed Name John Flood Title VP Engineering Date 19 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B
5. 2 SARTs one by a port exit and one by a starboard exit Mount each SART as follows e Mount in plain view at a convenient height so that all crew can easily remove the SART e Position at least 1 meter from the ship s compass The SART mounting bracket should be bolted to a bulkhead using four 4 suitable M6 1 4 bolts The equipment does not include mounting hardware for the bracket as it will depend on the bulkhead material and its thickness Bracket mounting holes and SART mounting details are shown in figure 7 To install SART Remove SART from its packaging and check for shipping damage Perform the SART test see Testing and Maintenance procedures on page 15 Select a position for SART Mounting allowing sufficient space for the assembly NOTE The SART contains magnetic material Ensure that the position that you select is at least 3 feet 1 meter away from compass installations Drill holes to dimensions shown on figure 7 Place bracket in position and secure to bulkhead as follows Remove the SART from the bracket Position bracket at the correct position for maximum visibility Mark position of bracket fixing holes Drill holes to suit mounting fixtures Secure bracket to bulkhead Mount SART on the bracket see figure 7 Secure SART with Velcro strap 12 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B LULU eaa 01 Figure 7 Installing the SART Y 1 03 0170 Rev 10 0 Testing and Maintenance The SART is a
6. SART Overview The SART helps search and rescue services to quickly locate a life raft 1n the event of a rescue at sea The SART can either be stowed in a life raft or mounted next to emergency exits and then carried to the life raft in an emergency During an emergency simply switch SART on When a vessel or aircraft with marine X band Radar comes within 5 to 7 nautical miles of the life raft the SART generates a distinctive distress pattern on the Radar screen See figure 1 The radar signal guides the rescuers directly to the SART Radar Distress Pattern SART Location Radar Screen Figure 1 4 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 2 0 Introduction The SART is a Search and Rescue Transponder that provides location information to search radars operating in the X band 9 2 9 5 GHz Once activated the SART detects the radar signal of the search craft and sends a series of response pulses to the radar of the search craft that causes a series of 12 equally spaced arcs to appear on the radar display see figure 1 The arcs indicate the direction to the SART location The rescue craft follows the direction shown and proceeds to the SART To achieve the maximum useful range the SART must be mounted at least 3 3 feet 1 meter above sea level Increasing the height of the SART antenna will increase the range For example lashing the SART to the top of a pole or an oar in the survival craft will increase the height and thus the range
7. authority for additional or different requirements Contact your supplier or the manufacturer s Customer Service Manager with any queries on shipment Note SART Serial Number The serial number on the SART is indicated on the base of the SART 14 0 Technical Specifications General Meets the requirements of IMO Res A 802 19 EC Council Directive 96 98 EC Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems GMDSS according to IMO amendment to Chapter III of the 1974 0735 04 SOLAS Convention as well as part 80 of the FCC Rules Designed to meet RTCM Paper 111 92 SC113 36 Ninth Draft SART Standard Frequency 9 2 GHz to 9 5 GHz 16 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B Antenna Polarization Azimuth beam width Vertical beam width Transmitter Response delay Forward sweep time Return sweep time Power output Receiver Effective sensitivity Battery Receive mode operation Reply mode operation Battery life Environmental Operating temperature Storage temperature Physical Length Diameter Weight Lanyard Length Horizontal Omni directional within 2 dB E155 0 5 us 7 5 us 1 0 us 0 4 us 0 1 us 400 mW EIRP 50 dBm 96 hours minimum 8 hours continuous while being interrogated by an X band radar with a pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz at extreme temperatures 5 years 4 F to 131 F 20 C to 55 C 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 65 C 18 in 459 mm excluding pole 3 5 i
8. T must only be used in situations of Grave and Imminent Danger Sequence of Operations The SART has primary and secondary indicating systems The primary system is the indicator lights and the secondary system is the buzzer When the switch is set to ON the SART immediately enters the Test Mode Here both the red light and the buzzer are tested Note that in noisy environments it may be difficult to hear the buzzer After about one second the SART goes to Receive Mode The SART remains in the Receive Mode until it detects a radar pulse It then switches to the Reply Mode and transmits a series of pulses These pulses will appear on the interrogating radar display as a series of arcs leading away from the SART s position Both SART lights flash rapidly and the buzzer emits a pulsed sound beep at about one second interval indicating the Reply Mode This sequence is repeated each time a radar signal interrogates or transmits a valid radar signal to the SART When the radar signal interrogation stops the SART automatically returns to the Receive Mode With a fully charged battery the SART will operate in Receive Mode for a minimum of 96 hours After this time period it will still respond to normal interrogation radar signals for an additional eight hours 9 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 7 0 p e 29 de A Pole Mounted SART The PathFinder is supplied with a telescopic pole to raise the SART one meter above sea level see figure 5
9. The International Maritime Organization IMO requires all vessels of more than 300 GRT to carry at least one SART and vessels 500 and over must carry at least two SART s while RoRo Ferries are required to carry 1 SART for every 4 survival crafts Figure 2 on page 6 shows the key features of your PathFinder 3 SART The blue activation switch ring is located under the white top cap Located in the middle of the switch ring is a red pull tab that must be removed to activate your SART The pull tab locks the switch ring in place and stops the SART from accidentally being placed in the ON position Turning the switch ring to the left allows you to test the SART When held to the left the SART will beep once and continue to flash every four seconds When released the switch ring will return to the OFF position TEST mode 1s identical to ON mode and will generate a distress pattern on any Radar within range Use TEST mode carefully to avoid false alarms To activate your SART in times of emergency turn the blue activation switch ring to the left into the test position and remove the red pull tab by pulling down on the lanyard attached to the tab Turn the blue activation switch ring to the right and into the ON position see page 9 for complete activation instructions When first turned ON the SART will beep once and continue to flash every four seconds The SART is now operational When responding to Radar the red light flashes every 1 sec
10. d next to an emergency exit for carriage to the life raft in an emergency For life raft stowage the SART should be positioned for easy access in an emergency If the SART is hidden from view then labels should be used to show its position For inflatable life rafts the mounting bracket should be discarded to avoid the risk of damaging the life raft DO NOT e Tie Lanyard to vessel e Cover or obscure SART e Apply paint to SART Activation Remove the SART from the bracket Activation of the SART is completed by using the three position switch ring TEST OFF ON as shown in figure 4 1 2 3 Turn the Blue activation switch ring to the left placing the SART in test mode Remove the red Pull Tab by pulling it down and completely out of the SART Release the activation switch and guide it to the right until it is in the ON position a The SART will beep once and flash every four seconds b The flashing red light indicates the SART is ON Turn the bottom cap of the SART and deploy the telescopic Pole to its maximum length 3 ft 1 meter Remove lanyard and secure it to the life raft 8 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 6 0 When activated the SART has three Modes of operation These are e Receive waiting for a valid interrogation by a radar signal e Reply replying to a valid interrogation by a valid radar signal e Test self test sequence that checks both indicator lights and the buzzer Figure 4 WARNING The SAR
11. ear carry out a functional test Get someone to watch the Radar screen while you take the SART to the ship s bow or at least 20m from the Radar antenna Hold the switch in its TEST position for no more than 10 seconds Confirm a distress pattern is generated on the Radar screen At close range the pattern often appears as a series of concentric circles 14 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 11 0 Servicing 12 0 If the SART fails any of its monthly checks the SART must be returned to the supplier or an approved service agent for investigation and or servicing If the battery is beyond its expiry date the SART must be returned to a Battery Replacement Center for a battery change The battery 15 NOT user serviceable DO NOT attempt to change it If the SART has been used in an emergency or its integrity seal is broken then the SART must be returned for a battery change Contact your local supplier he can advise you on your local approved service agent Otherwise call ACR at 1 800 432 0227 or send mail correspondence to the Customer Service Manager at the address given in the front of this manual When returning your SART ensure you follow the transportation instructions on page 16 Battery Pack Replacement Regulations require that the battery pack P N 2714 4 be replaced every 5 years A label on the lower section of the SART housing shows the expiry date of the battery pack see figure 8 BATTERY EXPIRY EXPIRERY DE PILE cookie um ba
12. n 90 mm mid body 1 5165 684 g including pole 10m Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets the applicable requirements of BS EN 60945 1997 17 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 15 0 Warranty The SART or Replacement Battery is guaranteed by the manufacturer to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase This warranty 1s extended only to the original purchaser of the unit During the warranty period the manufacturer will repair or at the manufacturer s option replace a defective unit at no cost to the owner of the SART for materials and labor Transportation charges are the responsibility of the owner of the SART The unit must be packaged correctly and shipped prepaid to the manufacturer or an authorized service center It will be returned via collect shipping The warranty is void if the unit has been damaged through accident misuse improper installation or during transportation The warranty 15 also void if the security seal on the SART has been broken The liability of the manufacturer shall be limited to the repair or replacement of a defective unit during the warranty period The manufacturer shall not be liable for injuries or damages arising from the handling possession or use of this product by the purchaser or others that obtain it through the purchaser For full and complete warranty terms the owner is referred to the warranty card provided To validate this warranty
13. ond and the SART will beep every second For best results a telescopic pole is supplied in the base of your SART allowing mounting 1m 3 3 ft above sea level 5 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B O LL Antenna Pull Tab Lock I E n Activation Switch O te T D Ring E Pull Tab Control and Battery Housing Hanging Lanyar Lanyard Spool Telescopic Pole Rotate bottom cap to release lanyard and telescopic pole gt Figure 2 6 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B Approved for GMDSS use WARNING Contains Lithium Battery To avoid possible fire explosion leakage or burn hazard do not open recharge disassemble heat above 70 C 158 F or incinerate 3 0 Vessel name The SART label has a space where you should mark the vessel name see Figure 3 This can be done as follows Using an indelible pen With an indelible pen you can write the vessel name directly onto the SART Note however that some indelible inks will fade when exposed to strong sunlight so a ultra violet resistant pen is recommended If the full vessel name will not fit in the space provided use a recognized abbreviation or the vessel s call sign instead Name Vessel Registration Nom Enregistrement De Navire Vessel Name Here Figure 3 7 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 4 0 5 0 Life raft stowage The SART can either be stowed in a life raft or lifeboat or it can be installe
14. safety device it must be regularly checked at least every 2 months as follows Visually inspect the casing for cracks amp punctures Extend the pole and check that it operates correctly and then return the pole to its housing Check to ensure the tether lanyard is neatly bundled and firmly secured to the SART Ensure the lanyard is NOT tied to any part of the vessel Check that the battery expiry label shows sufficient battery life to cover the next routine voyage See figure 8 Ensure the safety lock is in place and the integrity seal 1s not broken Confidence check Push the switch ring to the left and into the test position and hold it there for 10 seconds Confirm the SART does either a or b below then release the switch a Beeps once and the red light flashes continuously every 4 seconds no Radar within range b Beeps and the red light flashes every second Answering Radar Multiple SART Interrogation Test If your vessel has two PathFinder SARTs on board they may be used to test each other This test requires that each SART is held independently 5 meters away from one another Turn and hold one SART into the TEST position It will beep once and the red light flashes continuously every 4 seconds Next place the 2 SART into the test mode Confirm that the 1 SART beeps once every time the 2 SART is turned into the test mode Repeat this sequence to test the 27 SART Functional Test At least once a y
15. ttery ONSU Jue 23 4 5 6 7 9 9 Contientlapile de lithium 23 4 58 7 GO Consutez ONU 3081 23456 7 8 9 10 11 12 UseACR battery P N 27144 1 20 1169 Replacement Battery label Figure NOTE The battery pack must be replaced if the SART has been used in an emergency or if the SART has been activated inadvertently integrity seal broken CAUTION The battery pack CANNOT be recharged attempts to recharge the battery pack could result in an explosion or fire Replacement of the SART battery pack must be performed by ACR or by an ACR Battery Repair Center The cost of this replacement is the responsibility of the owner 15 Y 1 03 0170 Rev B 13 0 Transportation Your SART contains a Lithium battery International regulations on shipment of Lithium require special warning labels When returning your SART bring to an approved Hazmat shipper who will be familiar with the following instructions for advice only MSDS shipping sheets are available for downloading on our website www acrelectronics com 1 Pack the SART in a strong cardboard box 2 Write these words on the outside of the box LITHIUM BATTERIES CONTAINED IN EQUIPMENT PACKING INSTRUCTION 912 Il CLASS9 UN3091 Net Wtof Lithium 4 6 Grams ES JN 7 F3 KON 72 or IDE 3 Stick a Miscellaneous 9 label on the box Figure 9 see figure 9 4 Write your name and address on the box 5 Check with your local transportation
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