ACR Electronics GlobalFix Y1-03-0233 User's Manual
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1. Y1 03 0233 Rev D 34 m KEN This message appears it Sell Test has passed The display indicates that the extemal GPS dd not update ts coordinates during Self Test NOTE if exlemal GPS data cannot be acquired typically due to the extomal GPS not having achieved good fx it does not ha pass status of Sall Test Selt Test requires GPS engine readiness but does not require that the GPS obtain coordinates fe long beep I one of the six tests falls he system advises you that Sell Test has failed This message appears if Self Test failed The system advises you to reler to this Product Support Manual User Book for information on what to and who te contact This message appears it Sell Test faled The system advises you to seek service liom an authorized Service Center Not should the beacon be fixed immediately also should not be placed into service until the problem is addressed NOTE SEEK FIX NOW has the same meaning as FIX NOW This message appears t Self Test has passed but the battery is low Take the beacon to an authorized Service Center tor a battery replacement NOTES regarding Self Test logic 1 When one of the tests fail the system bypasses the remaining tests and goes to SELF TEST FAIL 2 The only exception to 1 is that if the battery fails the other tests are still performed The system wil tell the user if there are other system failu2. Gba PRO RLB 38 Cat amp Cat I AGR Foal Free 406 Memory Capsule RLB 35MC Cat I Maintenance 408 sate EPIRBs shouldbe inspected and tasted annual in accordance with Servicenterval MSCICire 1040 Shore based maintenance of al saei EPIRBe shoud be card out at intervals nol exceeding 5 years I is recommended thal maintenance bo performed at ihe tne when the battery to be changed AACR 406 MHz EPIREs shal have her frst shore based maintenance performed on the same datas as their battery replacement SBM Providers ACR only authorizes battery replacements and shore based maintenance to be performed by corte service providers Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc European Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Representative European Olfce Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 1 Rose Cottages Pitmore Lane USA Sway Lymington Hampshire SO41 68x UK Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc sinea NETT gor Decor en Soopment Inc is registered by 1 03 0233 Rev D 42
3. THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL ELECTRONICS PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL GLOBALFIX iPI 406 MHz GPS EPIRB Model No RLB 36 Product No 2846 0 2848 0 YI 03 0233 Rev D OWNER VESSEL RADIO CALL SIGN z ums ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Rond Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 6645 1 958 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 waw acreectroics com CAUTION Belore proceeding t install test or use your new ACR Electronics product please read this Product Support Manual in is entirely If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics Inc Telephone 1 954 981 3333 Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss If you have a question that is not covered in the manual please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section for further information or call Our Technical Service Department The website address is www acrelectronics com If in the future you lose this manual you may access and print a replacement on the ACR website NOTE re Applicable products This manual supports all configurations of GlobalFix iPRO RLB 36 beacons In addition to the part numbers listed on the cover page other configurations of these products are available thus you may have purchased a product configuration with a somewhat different part n
4. If this message is accompanied by a green LED flash tno GPS coordinates have been sent accompanied by a red LED flash the GPS coordinates have not been sent NOTE It GPS coordinates were not sont the system wil continue 1o attempt to acquire the data and add it to the 406 MHz distress signal when available Updated GPS coordinates are sent every twenty minutes Gra uras CER The system reminds you that optimum performance of the beacon is achieved when the system is floating and or kept upright Y1 03 0233 Rev D 32 APPENDIX D USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF TEST The following chart describes the display and audio visual feedback the beacon provides during Self Test The messages on Ihe digital display typically appear as one or two words at a time until the entire message has been displayed Beacon Sel Test has been initiated and the ACR Electronics Welcome Page appears Next the product name page appears d The frst lest checks the available hours of battery le battery witness seal remaining battery lois greater than 48 hours at 20 C the test passes EXSEZ Y The frst lest checks the available hours of battery le batiery witness seal I remaining battery is less than 48 hours at 20 C ine lest fais EZB 3 Th second test checks the beacon message for absence of errors EEPROM memory I errors are present test passes ENS X The second test chec
5. F USER INTERFACE LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS The RLB 36 user interface is available in five languages English French italian Spanish and German The following table provides the digital display phrases that appear on the screen Please note that all language translations utilize simple terms and abbreviations for the of _ and readability of mE GPS ON GPS ON GPS ON GPS GPSON GIVE CLEAR CLAIR VUE PON A CIELO FRETE SICHT PUNTA AL VIEW TO SKY DU CIEL ABIER NACHOBEN CIELO DONOTHOLD NE PAS NOTOQUELA ANT NICHT NON TOCCA AERIAL TENIR ANTEN ANT FESTH ANTEN 406 SENT 406 EMIS a06 ENVIO 406TX 405 EMESS GPS SENT GPS GPS ENVIO GPS TX GPS EMESS 1215 ON 121 TELRFREQ 121 5EIN 121 ON 5 5 DAT DATA GP DATOS GP PS DATEN DATI GP GPSWEAK GPSFAIBL GPS DEBIL GPSLOW GPS DEBOL TERVE EPIRE GARDE RLS DEJARDBLZ EPIHB AN BIS LASCIEPIRE ONUNTILRES ACTIFJUSQU ON HASTA HILFE ON o AIDESARRIV RESCA TENRRIS TENIA EPIRBAUFR TENGA DRITO VERT RDBLZ HALT RECTA BATT SEE BATT BATz48HH BATTz4SH BATTER BOARD TEST PANAITEST CIRCUTEST BOARD TEST 406RF TEST 406RF TEST FREQ 406 406RF TEST 406RF TEST MHZ TEST GPSTEST GPSTEST GPS TEST PSTEST PSTEST TIGHT TEST LA
6. an extemal Global Positioning System GPS receiver that will determine the latitude and longitude of its position This data is transmitted to the emergency system When the beacon is coupled to a working external GPS receiver it Immediately begins downloading data Once valid position data has been obtained the beacon will attempt to update the positional data every 20 minutes The GlobalFix IPRO will store the last valid positional data for up to 4 hours if it becomes unable to obtain new updated data It will update this data if and only if it receives new good positional data from the external GPS receiver 2 Using the external GPS interface Once a compatible operating GPS receiver is connected to the GlobalFix PRO the beacon will store coordinate data for incorporation into the emergency message The coordinates are transmitted to the satellite when the beacon is activated in an emergency Coordinate data provides a more accurate location to the Search and Rescue Authority and may lead to a faster rescue Since the last valid GPS position data may stay in the memory for up to 4 hours the user should take care to make sure that the GPS position data stored is accurate This can be accomplished by two methods always leaving a properly functioning external GPS receiver connected to the beacon before activation or l By connecting a properly functioning external GPS receiver with a valid position fix and allowing suffici
7. bursts al which time the display provides other messages including 406 SENT 121 5 ON and GPS coordinates provided the data was acquired If GPS data has not been successfully downloaded into the beacon the digital display will give you tips like GIVE CLEAR VIEW TO SKY In Self Test the display illustrates the test result of each step with Y indicating a pass and X indicating a failure There are a total of five tests plus a battery check If tests pass SELF TEST PASS wil be displayed at the end of the Self Test mode This will be followed by the GPS coordinates horizontally scrolling through the display provided the beacon has successfully downloaded an external GPS location See Appendixes through E for details about display messages A Language translations of the digital display messages are available from your local Battery Replacement Center BRC The messages can be converted to French Spanish German and Italian See Appendix F for a list of messages by language 1 03 0233 Rev D 10 4 Activating your beacon WARNING This transmiter is authorized for use only during situations of grave and imminent danger Deliberate misuse may incur severe penalty Overview Category beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated in the event of a sinking vessel The beacon may also be
8. for battery replacement in the future __ y B d IL Activation switch with Witness Tab The activation switch embodies a special patented method of activating beacon Refer to a subsequent section of this manual for how to activate the beacon 1 External GPS interface The extemal GPS interface serves as the connection to the ship s GPS system 11 Internal GPS engine The internal GPS engine is located where it most readily get a clear view ol the sky Y1 03 0233 Rev D 7 Y1 03 0233 Rev D Category 1 SeaShelter Bracket Spring Elector Release Hydrostatic knob Release Unit THRU Antenna hook Ges interface Cable Front cover detent Front Cove Back Support of Bracket Water Sensor Deactivation Magnet amp a PAS race SS Stowage Front Cover Release Tabs Front Cover Back Support of Bracket Release Laten Y1 03 0233 Rev D 3 Digital Display The digital display in the beacon is used as a secondary visual aid supporting the green red LED and the audio tone which indicate the status of the beacon during testing and during emergency operation The messages on the digital display typically appear as one or two words at a time until the entire message has been displayed When the beacon is activated the display wil show the message EPIRB ON The beacon will begin to send 406 MHz emergency signal
9. hand held on the deck of vessels or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided Category II beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket Two conditions must be met for a Category Il beacon to automatically activate 17 it must be out of its bracket Itmust be wet NOTE Either condition by itself will not automatically activate the beacon Category and II beacons can always be manually activated in or out of thelr bracket The beacon and bracket are designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while the beacon is in its bracket 1 03 0233 Rev D Category beacons Automatic deployment and activation If the vessel sinks the HydroFix HRU frees the beacon from the bracket allowing it to float to the surface Built in sensors detect that the beacon is no longer in its bracket and when continuity is created by water between two of the top cap screws an activation circuit is completed NOTE Transmission of the 121 5 MHz and 406 MHz signals will not occur until 100 seconds after activation 78 launches EPIRA Z ir n freely to the walet 7 THRU releases the rod T separating the front and ack cover of brace J depth between 4 13 1 03 0233 Rev D 12 Category and Il Beacons Manual deployment and activation Both Category and Il beacons can be manually deployed by removing t
10. lives and counting since its inception See Appendix G or the Cospas Sarsat website for more information about the system at www cospas sarsat org When a 406 MHz beacon is activated the digital distress message is sent to Cospas Sarsat satellites and in turn the distress message is relayed to SAR The distress message contains important information about the beacon and its owner Additional information about the beacon is accessed by SAR from the beacon registration database At the same time the 406 MHz signal is activated a 121 5 MHz signal is turned on The 121 5 MHz signal is used by SAR to home in on the beacon as they approach iL The 406 MHz signal is detected by multiple satellites and from that information the location of the beacon can be calculated This data alone is sufficient for SAR to find persons or ships in distress in a reasonable timeframe However as a further enhancement some beacons have a GPS engine onboard This feature allows the beacon to acquire current location coordinates from an internal GPS receiver or download coordinates from an external GPS receiver The coordinates are added to the ID of the unit which is transmitted with the 406 signal This enables the SAR authorities to locate the beacon to an accuracy of 110 yards 100 m 1 03 0233 Rev D 6 2 Anatomy of your beacon NOTE When unpacking your beacon it is recommended that you save the original packaging for re use when shipping the beacon
11. void your warranty and may cause the bracket to malfunction Check the date of manufacture on the new HRU Follow the instructions that accompany the HydroFix for marking the next expiry date and for selecting the correct rod adapter for the SeaSheltera To install the new HRU Apply pressure to the ejection spring and hold it flat against the bracket With your free hand place the new HRU into the key way in the 5 o clock position and rotate clockwise to the 7 o clock position Slowly remove pressure from the ejection spring The HRU should now be held in the 7 o clock position with the pressure on the ejection spring Reinstall the beacon with lanyard face in Beacon should fit snugly in the bracket with the antenna captured by the bracket Reinstall the lid by seating the bottom of the lid to the detent on the base Close the upper portion of the lid so the HRU rod lines up with the spring loaded knob Wilh gentle pressure hold the lid while you turn the lock counterclockwise until it stops then clockwise until it stops This should capture the HRU and snap the lid into locked position Confirm that the lid is attached to the bottom of the bracket and the HRU N CAUTION Do nol force the Id closed IF the id does not close easily check to see that the beacon is properly installed in the bracket and the HydraFix is properly seated Y1 03 0233 Rev D 24 9 Servicing the LowPro To remove a beac
12. 2 Scratch off AUG F and 0127 on the HRU date calendar 2 Mounting location The selection of a mounting location will vary from vessel to vessel Beacons should be protected from outside influences while being readily accessible at all times in the event of an emergency The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the total installation Hazards to avoid when selecting a mounting location Vibration Exposure to the elements 11 Possibility of impact from hatches gear or personnel l Harmful vapors l Exhaust l Harsh chemicals l Locations that can be obscured by foreign articles on a temporary or permanent basis Y1 03 0233 Rev D 16 A CAUTION category 1 brackets must be mounted free obstruction to allow the Beacon to automatically fot ree from he vessel in case of sinking The SeaSheler can be mounted on verical Surface wih te beacon antenna pointing skyward or a horizontal surface wi the beacon face up Avoid mouning locatons that subject the bracket to breaking waves Avoid structures Ike dodgers or cabin tops that could rap te beacon upon deployment CAUTION Category 1 brackets must be mounted in a protected location that is easily accessible should it be necessary to abandon ship The LowPro can be mounted on a vertical surface with the beacon antenna pointing skyward or a horizontal surface with the beacon face Avoid mounting locations that
13. 3 0283 Rev D 18 STEP THREE INSTALLING THE BEACON 1 Marking battery and Hydrostatic Release Unit expiration dates NOTE Tt is the beacon owners responsibilly to record the expiration dates for both the beacon battery and the HydroFix hydrostalic release unit This information must appear on the product itself The left side of the battery housing indicates the battery expiry date Space is provided for the beacon owner to mark the date the beacon was placed into Service The beacon should be serviced 5 years from the installation date but no later than the battery expiry date The ACR HydroFix HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date installation or 4 years from the date manufactured whichever comes first Upon installing your beacon or new HRU permanently scratch the new expiration date on the HRU date calendar as seen below jel HRU art No 94 Date of Installation Example 8880 Date ot installation of New HRU or First Expiry Oate Gebraucheroit Validato instalation of EPIRB including new HRU August 1 2008 2011 2012 2013 MEME i rocco be ropaced in EI August of zort Scratch of AUG s and 2011 onthe HRU date calendar ET 7 Date of Manufacture Example DISPOSE AFTER TWO YEARS FroMmesTaLLoare On the bottom of the HRU a date of T YEARE Fon BATE MANUFACTURED manufacture pin stamped 0808 This unit wil need to be replaced in August 201
14. DO J Mount the beacon in its bracket in an obvious location so that all can see it 11 Mount the beacon in its bracket with the rolled lanyard facing inward facing the bracket 11 Follow the recommended maintenance schedule 11 Perform a beacon Self Test monthly J Follow up with beacon service if Self Test fails 2 Routine beacon maintenance At least every ninety days the float free mounting bracket and beacon should be inspected for deterioration and or residue buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release Part of the visual check includes checking the antenna for tightness Clean the beacon and the mounting bracket to remove any residue bulldups It is recommended that the beacon and mounting bracket be wiped with a damp cloth Carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks Cracks may admit moisture which could falsely activate the beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction Any cracks observed should immediately be referred to ACR Service for evaluation Call ACR Electronics Technical Service 1 954 981 3333 3 Battery replacement Battery replacement is due 5 years from date after the beacon placed into service or by expiry date on the beacon whichever is first During each inspection check the time remaining until battery replacement is required The battery must also be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the Self Test Y1 03 0283 Rev D 2 Alway
15. MHz signal is relayed through the LEOSAR and or GEOSAR network SAR forces determine who is closest and then proceed to the beacon using the 121 5 MHz homing frequency 2 Global Positioning System GPS The GPS system is a satelite group that enables a GPS receiver to determine its exact position to within 30 m 100 ft anywhere on earth With a minimum of 24 GPS satelites orbiting the earth at an alliude of approximately 11 000 miles they provide users wit accurate information on position velocity and time anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions The GlobalFix IPRO stores adds this data to ils distress transmission allowing search and rescue forces to narrow the search lo very small area thus minimizing the resources required and dramatically increasing the effectiveness af the overall operation 1 03 0233 Rev D APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS a MENTA om EE Beacon size without antenna 177 H X10 67 W X 9 09 D cm 637 X 4 2 X 358 in Operational ifo Display size 254 cm 011 diagonal Beacon weight 581g 204807 Beacon materal High impact UV resistant polymer Color ACR Treuse high vsibity Waterproof Tasted o 10 min T0 m 1310 exceeds ATOM standard Buoyant Yes Deployment Calegory Automate hyarostatio release Category II Manual 48 hours minimum 20 C 4F Class 2j Battery ype and replacement interval 5 years trom date
16. MPE TEST LUZ TEST LIGHT TEST LUCE TEST SELF TEST AUTO TEST TEST OK EIGEN TEST SELF TEST PASS PASSE PASS NMEA GPS DATA NMEA DATOSNMEA NMEA GPS DATI GPS DATA GPS GPS DATEN NMEA NONMEAGPS KEEPEPIRB NO DATOS KEINE NMEA NO DATIGPS DATA UPRIGHT NMEAGPS GPS DATEN NMEA SELF TEST ECHEC AUTO FALLO TEST EIGEN TEST AUTO TEST FAL TEST FEHL NO OK SEEUSER VOIR GUIDE VEAUBRO S HANDB VEDI LIBRO BOOK UTIL Uso UTENT SEEK FIXNOW DMD REPAR BUSCA SUCHE ENDE CERCO SERV URGT SERV AHORA REPARURGT SERV AHORA JETZT SAT CERCO SERV Fix BATTLOW EATTFABL BAIA SATTLEER BATT SCART TONG GPS DEBUT TEST muc rest bE START DES TEST GPS DATATEST LONG GPS LANG GPS LUNGO START DATA DATOSGPS TEST NO GP PASUEGPS NO GP KEIN GP NOP TESTEND FIN DE TEST FINTEST TEST ENDE TEST END Y1 03 0233 Rev D 37 APPENDIX G THE COSPAS SARSAT SYSTEM 1 General overview EPIRBs transmit to the satelite portion of the Cospas Sarsat system Cospas Sarast satelites are an international system that utilzes Russian Federation and United States low altitude near polar orbiting satelites LEOSAR These satelites assist in detecting and locating activated 406 MHz satelite beacons Cospas Sarsat satelites receive distress signals from EPIRBs vansmiting on the frequency of 406 MHz The Cospas Sarsat 406 MHz beacon signal consists of a transmission of non modulated
17. any countries allow online registration in the International 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database IBRD at www 406registration com To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country view the UIN label on the back of the unit In the event that the beacon is not programmed for your country the sales agent if properly equipped can reprogram the unit for the correct country 4 Do Ineed a radio license the United States you may or may need to obtain or update a radio station license Check the FCC s website at httpv wireless fce qov services index him job licensing amp id ship_stations or call toll free 888 225 5322 CALLFCC for the latest information Outside of the United States contact your local authority for the requirements 1 03 0233 Rev D 5 STEP TWO HOW THE BEACON WORKS 1 How your beacon brings help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that transmits a distress signal to search and rescue SAR organizations The purpose of these beacons is to aid SAR teams in tracking and locating ships or individuals in jeopardy as rapidly as possible The 406 MHz frequency is a worldwide dedicated emergency frequency that is detected by a special system of satelltes called the Cospas Sarsat system This satelite system was established by and continues to be supported by its primary benefactors the USA Russia Canada and France The Cospas Sarsal system has saved over 23 500
18. ase The lid is tethered to the base to help prevent loss Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket It is not necessary to remove the HydroFix Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU to mount the bracket using four of the holes For extreme conditions a fifth hole is available when the HydroFix is removed and the ejector spring is deployed The bracket can be held in place to mark the placement of the screw holes or you can use the mounting template provided The use of 10 pan head stainless steel fasteners minimum of 3 4 long and washers not included is recommended Make sure that fasteners wil not contact any wires or plumbing before driling pilot holes 1 03 0233 Rev D 18 4 Category ll bracket Category II brackets are designed to hold the beacon securely in place The beacon must be manually deployed The bracket can be mounted on vertical flat surface with beacon antenna up or on a horizontal flat surface facing skyward This location must be easily accessible in order to manually deploy the beacon or to perform Ihe required maintenance and functionality tests Typical locations include near the helm station or just inside the companionway door The LowPro Category Il bracket has four pre driled screw holes to use for securing the bracket to a flat surface Remove the beacon from the bracket To do this while holding the assembly lit the latch to release bracket pressure from the beacon The beacon will slide u
19. beacon placed in service or aller use in an emergency not to exceed battery expiry Operating Temperaturas Storage temperatures Frequency OG to 55 C FTO 131 F Class 2 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F Class 2 406 037 MHz Power outer Digital message format Standard tocaion protocol or the USA Beacon can be reprogrammed at service center Io other coded formals and to national location protocol Frequency 321 5 MHz Power Gulpur PEF type SKZORSXT E Tight color Wie Output power T candala Flash rate 20 30 min Rango 360 visibity Accessories SeaShelars Category Mounting bracket ACR PN 9501 LowPros Category II Mounting bracket ACR P N 9502 HydroFix universal hydrostatic release ki ACR PIN 9490 Approvals FCC ID sBGGACR RLEGS COSPAS SARSAT cerllcato 189 USCG 163 011 a6 0 MED EC Type Examination Module B Certticate No BSH4612 5060958 08 NOTE For complete information regarding beacon type approvals please vist ACR website at www acrelectronics com Y1 03 0233 Rev D 39 APPENDIX I WARRANTY USEFUL LIFE POLICY NOTICES 1 Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 ono year from date of purchase or receipt as a gift During the warranty period ACR Electronics Inc wil repair or at it
20. carriers followed by a digital message format that provides identification data Tho 406 MHz system uses satellte bome equipment to measure and store the Doppler shifted frequency along with the beacon s digital data message and lime of measurement This information is transmitted in real time to an earth station called tha Local User Terminal LUT which may be within the view of ho satelite as wall as being stored for later transmission to other LUTS The LUT processes the Doppler shited signal from the LEOSAR and determines the location of the beacon then the LUT relays the position of ihe distress to a Mission Control Center where the distress alert and location information is immediately forwarded to appropriate Rescue Coordination Center RCC The dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces The addition of the GEOSAR satelite system greatly improves the reaction time lor a SAR event This satelite system has no Doppler capabilios at 406 MHz but wil relay the distress alert to any of the LUT stations When there is GPS data included in the distress message SAR authorities instantly know your location to within 110 yards 100 m This speeds up the reaction time by not having to walt for one of the LEOSAR satelite to pass overhead Because most of the search and rescue forces presently are not equipped to home in on the 406 MHz Satelite beacons signal homing must be accomplished at 121 5 MHz Once the 406
21. coordinates are sent If a time period of 4 hours passes without the internal GPS receiver being able to update the last good set of navigational coordinates the message transmitted by the beacon will revert back to default data At this point the green LED will stop blinking and the red LED will flash The internal GPS will continue to seek coordinates and when successful the green LED will flash This new data will be transmitted in the next message burst and the green LED will continue to flash Y1 03 0283 Rev D 28 7 Compatible GPS receivers External GPS interface requirements In order to be compatible with the GlobalFx iPRO an extemal GPS receiver must provide location information according to the following requirements J NMEA 0183 Version 1 5 or higher Baud rate 4800 1 Talker device identifier GP GPS Receiver J Sentence format GGA GPS Fix Data For more information regarding external GPS device compatibility please Visit the ACR website at www acrelectronics com APPENDIX B USER INTERFACE SPECIAL ICONS Characters displayed during beacon operation include the following level of battery charge The gauge illustrates the remaining charge in the battery as a percent of the fatal possible charge e g The gauge wil show the system to bo The battery gauge appears on certain screens to indicate the remaining Bl charged in the folowing increments 100 75 50 and 25 tequency tansmissl
22. d it to the 406 MHz distress signal when available Updated GPS coordinates are sent every twenty minutes e a gt This message appears only if GPS data was acquired Y1 03 0233 Rev D 30 DECEM NEED J f The system reports that the 121 5 MHz homing signal is on Search and Rescue SAR personnel use this frequency when arriving close Io the scene If this message is accompanied by a green LED flash the GPS coordinates have been sent Il accompanied by a red LED flash the GPS coordinates have not been sent NOTE If GPS coordinates were not sent the system wil continue to attempt to acquire the data and add it to the 406 MHz distress signal when available Updated GPS coordinates are sent every twenty minutes m the coordinates to SAR or other persons assisting in the rescue The green LED flash indicates that GPS coordinates have been sent Coordinates wil scroll from right to lett with the following information LT XX and LG XXX XX XX The system alerts you that the GPS coordinates have not been acquired and therefore have not been sent The system reminds you that GPS data acquisition is optimized by giving the beacon a clear view of the sky Y1 03 0233 Rev D at The system reminds you that leaving the beacon on continuously gives the best assurance being rescued SAR groups need the ongoing transmissions from the beacon lo most eftocively find you
23. drographie BSH Noted Body No 0735 Bernar Nocte Su 78 20359 Hamur Germany EC Type Cxamiaton 8 Cera No BsHas 2s06095a106 EG Quay System Made D Ceriteue No BSH4813 05102 125109 equations and Resoutoa 2 toso MO Resolsion A 586417 CIS Toot Nov 2007 IMO Resolsion A B1009 CS T 007 Nov 2007 Maritacturer AGR Elton ne European Eecyenies ie 5757 Ravenwood Road Representative European Oee For Lauderdale 38512 Y eee Cotages Pamore Lane tt ardor ampie Signed on behalf ot ACR Elecrones Ine Name Keny Dee June 19 2009 Research Development Document RLB 36 003 This Daclaralon complies win 17050 12004 ACA Electonics ne is registered by UL t ISO 9001 2000 Y1 03 0233 Rev D THE SCIENCE OF SUR gt INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE The Maitine Safely Commitee approved guideines fr shore based maintenance SBM of satelite EPIRBS lor the purpose of establishing standardized procedures and minimum levels of senice forthe lesteg and maintenance of satelite EPIRBS to ensure maxmum wisst minimizing he nk of faise distess alerts 1035 Products 408 MHz COSPAS SARSAT Emergency Posonindcaing Rado Beacons EPIRBS ACR Satelite 406 2728 Cat 18 Cat I ACR Satelit 406 RLB 32 Cat 18 Cat I ACR RapiiFic RLB 33 Cat 1 amp Cat ACR Gba RLB 35 Cal 1 amp Cat f
24. e Category II beacon bezel The connector is then gently inserted downward into place and turned 90 to lock the connector into the bezel If the external GPS receiver is operational and the connection has been correctly made to the optical interface the green LED in the optical interface wil start flashing at activation NOTE The baud rate output for your GPS receiver NMEA 0183 should be 4800 bps If you are not sure if your receiver is NMEA 0183 compliant check the interface settings listed in your GPS manual To optimize your GPS Interface feature be sure that your GPS receiver is equipped with a NMEA 0183 Version 1 5 or higher with GPGGA sentence enabled Consult your GPS receiver manual for the maximum cable length acceptable for an external GPS connection to the beacon Also see Appendix A for information regarding the use and testing of your GPS system in conjunction with the beacon Using the optical interface is not necessary for the beacon to function properly it will however enhance the beacon s performance 1 03 0233 Rev D 20 STEP FOUR MAINTAINING THE BEACON 1 Safety DOs and DON Ts On a routine basis aboard ship DO J Hold or carry the beacon by ils antenna 11 Mount the beacon in its bracket close to large structures or magnetic areas 11 Tie the lanyard to the EPIRB bracket or any other structure J Obscure the beacon by placing objects in front of it On a routine basis aboard ship
25. e beacon is registered thus authorities are able to determine which country s database will have your registration information SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon the name and type of vessel that you have your homeport and who to contact that might know of your current situation but only if your beacon has been properly registered Valuable search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms and registering your beacon helps to resolve false alarms quickly Y1 03 0233 Rev D 3 2 What country should I register in Register your beacon with the EPIRB national authority of the country for which the beacon was programmed typically the country where purchased regardless of where you do your boating The beacon must be reprogrammed if you as the owner move or the vessel sails under the flag of a different country than the one for which the beacon was previously programmed To verify the country for which a beacon is programmed see the label with the UIN Unique Identification Number on the back of the unit Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States 3 How do I register Registration in the United States The national authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Here are three ways to register The fastest and easiest way to register
26. ent loss Brackets are a key part of the overall beacon system They hold a beacon ready for deployment while preventing false alarms Category brackets also require replacement of the Hydrostatic Release Unit every two years NOTE Whenever a beacon is returned for service it must be accompanied by the bracket 1 03 0233 Rev D 2 remove the expired HRU When opening the SeaShelter lid note that the beacon is installed with the lanyard face in Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket Do not get beacon wet while out of bracket The HRU has a keying feature that locks it to the bracket If you view the HRU rod as the center of a clock properly installed HRU will rest at the 7 o clock position as shown in the picture above ZAWARNING The HRU holds down an ejection spring The spring must be held in place during the removal and installation of the HydroFix to prevent injury Depress the top of the ejection spring This will relieve pressure on the HRU and allow it to be rotated counterclockwise to the 5 o clock position The HRU is now free to be removed Slowly relieve pressure from the ejection spring and allow it to deploy WARNING Discard the expired HRU Failure to replace the entre assembly may cause the racket to malfunction TE WARNING Be sure to use only ACRS HydroFix HRU AGR PIN 9490 in the SeaShetter Use of unauthorized replacement parts will
27. ent time to acquire valid GPS position data 3 Testing the external GPS interface Connect the optical interface plug to the beacon bezel and allow sufficient time for the GPS receiver to acquire valid GPS position data usually less than 1 minute but it can take up to 20 minutes Lift the thumb switch to the vertical Self Test position and release Your beacon will confirm that it has acquired valid GPS data by displaying the latitude and longitude coordinates on the display This will occur at the end of Self Test 4 Updating the external GPS position data When the beacon is properly connected to a functioning and compatible GPS receiver GPS position data is automatically updated about every 20 minutes while valid GPS position dala is present The operator can force the acquisition of new GPS position data by initiating a Self Test with the beacon connected to an external GPS receiver with a valid position fix This bypasses the normal programmed waiting time of 20 minutes for the automatic update of GPS position data 1 03 0233 Rev D 27 If the new GPS position is acquired the coordinates will be displayed after the beacon has completed the Self Test If no valid GPS position data is available the beacon will keep the previously stored GPS position data for up to 4 hours In this case call ACR Customer Service at 1 954 981 3333 for instructions on how to reset the beacon with the default message new beacon is programmed w
28. eplacement of those items that must be replaced at service intervals and the verification that the device appears to be in good mechanical and electrical working condition by an ACR authorized service technician 3 Notices ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a high quality Product Support Manual however despite best efforts information is subject to change without notice and omissions and inaccuracies aro possible ACR cannot accept liabiity for manual contents To ensure that you have the most recent version of the Product Support Manual please visit the ACR website at wwrw acrelectronis com 2009 by ACR Electronics Inc part of Cobham ple All rights reserved Reproduction in whole or in part is permitted only with permission of ACR Electronics inc Ongoing product improvements may change product specifications without notice Trademarks or registered trademarks tho property of their respective owners Y1 03 0233 Rev D 40 THE SCIENCE EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electrics hereby dares that the flowing product is in conta wth Count Directive 36 381E of 20 December 1998 on Equemeni MED last amended by Commesian fective 200857 EC of 30 June rite wet edel e Ie e D id Last wa ol e yes n wich mark is albi Product 40 is COSPAS Emergency Postion dg Rao Bescon EPIR Noted Body Bundesamt t r Seeschittatrt und Hy
29. er Ji Activate the beacon if you have any other means of self rescue l Operate the beacon inside a raft or under any other canopy or cover Ji Tether the beacon to the bracket or vessel When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency DO l Follow the steps to activate the beacon as described on the beacon or inthis manual l Give clear view to the sky for best GPS performance J Take the EPIRB with you if abandoning ship provided there is time to get it Ji Tether beacon using the lanyard to the life raft and let the beacon float if in a raft Ji Keep EPIRB upright for best signal transmission either by floating it resting it or holding it in this position 1 Manually activate the beacon if it has not been automatically activated 5 Turning off the beacon If your beacon was manually activated and you wish to deactivate return the thumb switch to the OFF position If automatically activated and you wish to deactivate remove the beacon from the water and dry the unit or place the beacon back into the release bracket The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate If deactivation should fail remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit Return the beacon to ACR Electronics for service 6 False alarms To prevent false alarms it is important to be aware of how your beacon can be activated An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated by tw
30. guidelines for shore based maintenance of satelite beacons for the purpose of establishing standardized procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of satelite beacons The first shore based maintenance all ACR EPIRBs is due at the date of the first battery replacement Visit ACR s website at www acrelectronics com for organizations that perform shore based maintenance 5 Annual testing for SOLAS vessels IMO MSCiCIrc 1040 SOLAS regulation 1V 15 9 dictates annual testing of 406 MHz satelite EPIRBs Testing should be carried out using suitable test equipment capable of performing the relevant measurements All checks of electrical parameters should be performed in the self test mode if possible These tests be performed by certified ACR Battery Replacement Centers BRCs Visit ACR s website at www acrelectronics com for authorized ACR 1 03 0233 Rev D 22 6 Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon it is your responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information on the registration form If you are transferring the beacon to a new owner you are required to inform the national authorily You can do this by using their online database or by letter fax or telephone and informing the authority of the name and address of the new owner The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with all of the information reque
31. he beacon from the bracket Once removed the beacon be activated by placing it in water OR by iting the Activation Switch to a vertical positon sliding it toward the antenna and pushing down to the opposite side of the beacon Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the Activation Witness Tab and allows the switch to properly seat showing the symbol ON Category or Il beacon MANUALLY activates with the following sequence 1 Remove the beacon from its bracket 2 Activation method one Place beacon in water 3 Activation method two Ji Lift the switch to a vertical position Ji Slide the switch toward the antenna Ji Push the switch down to the opposite side of the beacon see illustration below Category and Il Beacons Manual Activation Without Deployment The beacon can be manually activated while stil in its bracket by placing the Activation Switch in the ON position Activation by this method overrides all sensors and turns the beacon ON Push the main switch up Wimess tab wil break 90 degrees side toward placed in the ON antenna and al the way position down to activate Y1 03 0283 Rev D 13 TIPS FOR OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACTIVATED BEACON When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency DO NOT 77 Hold or clutch the beacon or antenna 11 Operate the beacon while hand held if at all possible J Tum the beacon off for any reason including to save pow
32. is online at www beaconregistration noaa gov Faxing a registration is also acceptable Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form NOTE Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics lwarranty card If online or fax registration is not available mail the registration form with the pre addressed postage paid envelope to NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF E SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland MD 20746 All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only confirmation letter a copy of the actual registration and a proof of registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks When you receive these documents please check the information carefully with the existing label on the unit and then affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked BEACON DECAL HERE If you do not receive confirmation back from NOAA in the expected timeframe call toll free 888 212 7283 for assistance 1 03 0233 Rev D 4 Registration outside of the United States countries other than the United States 406 MHz beacons are registered with that countrys national authority at the time of purchase The sales agent should have assisted you in filing out the forms and sending them to the country s national authority Allemalively m
33. ith the GPS position data set to a default If the beacon should be activated this default GPS position data indicates to the satelite system that the beacon has no valid GPS position stored in memory Once a functioning and compatible external GPS receiver is properly connected to the beacon the default data will be replaced by valid GPS position data as described in the previous sections 5 Internal GPS position system The GlobalFix iPRO is fitted with an internal GPS receiver that will determine the coordinates latitude and longitude of the beacon s position on the globe to be transmitted to the Cospas Sarsat emergency system When the beacon is turned on the internal GPS is immediately turned on and it attempts to acquire positional coordinates GPS coordinates can be acquired any time that the GPS is on but only valid data is saved Once the beacon acquires valid coordinates the data is included as part of the next transmitted 406 MHz digital message The internal GPS operates on a schedule during which the beacon is on for a time actively acquiring coordinates and off for a time in a resting state The schedule is designed to conserve battery but at the same time assure that navigational coordinates are regularly updated 6 LED indication of GPS fix When the beacon is activated and valid coordinates are acquired the data is included in the digital message of the next 406 MHz transmission The LED blinks green when GPS
34. ks the beacon message for absence of errors EEPROM memory If an errors is present ho test fais Do Ir The third test checks circuit board lack circuit functionality Ifthe board is performing propery he board passes COED Xk Y The third test checks circuit board lock circu functionality If the board is not performing properly the board fails beep 1 03 0233 Rev D 33 The fourth test checks for 406 MHz signal stfongthRF power I power is equate the system X The fourth test checks for 406 MHZ signal erengl RF power I power is not adequate the system f The fiih test checks GPS engine readiness If the GPS is ready the beacon passes not ready the beacon fas The sidh test checks four LEDs collectively the LED strobe for functionality I LEDs are working the te k Tho sich test checks four LEDS collectively the LED strobe for functionally I all LEDs are not working the test fails GER CER 1 six lass pass the system advises you tha Sel Test passed aS Ka KS This message appears if Self Test has passed The display indicates that the extemal GPS has updated ts coordinates during Sell Test This message wil scroll across sergen right to left if Sel Test has passed and extemal GPS coordinates were acquired The lattude LT and longitude LG coordinates are provided
35. o different methods Whether you have a Category or Category Il these methods are the same Il When the beacon is out of its bracket and wet the unit will start transmitting Il When the switch is moved to the bracket the unit will start transmitting position in or out of the Y1 03 0283 Rev D 14 Precautions to prevent false alarms 11 Do not mount or transport the beacon within 4 6ft 1 4m of a magnetic source 11 Do not store the beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet Il Do not mount the EPIRB backwards in its bracket lanyard roll must face in 11 Do not clean the beacon with a water hose and brush while out of its bracket Reporting Should there be for any reason an inadvertent activation or false alarm it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities The information that should be reported includes Il The EPIRB 15 digit Unique Identifier Number UIN Time and date 1 Duration and cause of activation Il Location of beacon at the time of activation To report false alarms in the United States contact any of the following US Region Telephone Number Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Pacific Ocean Area USCG Area Command Center USCG HO Command Center 800 323 7233 757 398 6390 510 437 3700 To report false alarms outside of the USA contact Ihe national authority where your beacon is registered Y1 0
36. on from the Category II bracket lift the latch and release the pressure from the beacon The beacon will now be able to slide upwards of the bracket It is not anticipated that the LowPro will require servicing other than cleaning or rarely replacement Brackets are a key part of the overall beacon system They hold a beacon ready for deployment while preventing false alarms NOTE Whenever a beacon is returned for service it must be accompanied by the bracket 10 _Self Testing the beacon The RLB 36 beacon may be sell tested as is warranted up to a maximum of sixty times in the five year life of the battery or once per month for the life of the battery Self Tests can be performed randomly however ACR recommends that you perform the Self Test on a once per month schedule Do not exceed sixty 60 Self Test cycles limit in the five year life of the battery to conserve the battery for emergency use The functional Self Test is initiated by momentarily lifting the Activation Switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least one second and at most four seconds A beep indicates the initiation of the Self Test sequence Self Test wil check battery capacity and perform five functional test sequences as described in the digital display Appendix The last green LED and the message SELF TEST PASS on the display indicate a successful test If any of the individual tests fail during Self Tes
37. on symbol appears on screens to nde P tat pe vansman tas Been sen IPE Do sires ora maenor area es xen Indicates seroling text 1 03 0233 Rev D 29 APPENDIX USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION The following chart describes the audio visual feedback the beacon provides during activation The messages on the digital display typically appear as ono or two words at limo unti the entire message has been displayed Xc Xc E Tre beacon has been activated and the ACR Electronics Welcome Page appears Next the product name appears EB EN The system reports that tho beacon on and in activation mode The system reports Thal tho beacon has turned on the GPS engine WE EZ KER EEN 8 The system reminds you that for optimum GPS perlormance Le greatest likelihood of acquiring coordinates position the beacon so that it has clear view of the sky The system reminds you that for optimum transmission of the emergency message allow the beacon to and do not hod the antenna aerial TERED 4 The system reports that the 406 MHz emergency message has been sent I this message accompanied by a green LED flash the GPS coordinates have been sent as well H accompanied by a red LED flash tne GPS coordinates have not been sent NOTE I GPS coordinates were not sont the system wil continue Io attempt to acquire tho data and ad
38. p and out of the bracket On either side of the bracket are release tabs Simultaneously depress each tab to separate the bracket from the mounting block The mounting block can be held in place to mark the placement of the screw holes or you can use the mounting template provided The use of 8 pan head stainless steel fasteners and washers not included is recommended Be sure to confirm that fasteners will not contact any wires or plumbing before driling pilot holes Mounted to wall 1 03 0233 Rev D 19 5 Installing the optical interface to an external GPS receiver The beacon is fitted with an optical interface to connect with an external Global Positioning System GPS receiver that will determine the latitude and Q longitude of its position The black lead wire with white stripes should be connected to the output of the external GPS receiver positive transmitter pin The black wire should be connected to the negative pin If you have a Category beacon and bracket the connector is at the end of the black lead wire plugs into the beacon via the bezel on the top of the beacon See the location of the GPS interface in previous figures Anatomy of your beacon page 7 and Top View page 8 It is important to seat Ihe connector completely in the bezel for an operational connection If you have a Category Il beacon and bracket your connector has two extensions on it that must be aligned with the two notches on th
39. res by flashing SELF TEST FAIL If there are no failures other than battery life the system flashes SELF TEST PASS then BATT LOW Y1 03 0233 Rev D 35 APPENDIX E USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST The following chart describes the display and audio visual feedback the beacon provides during extended GPS Test The messages on the digital display typically appear as one or two words at a time until the entire message has been displayed The system reminds you thal GPS data acquisition is ot hesk The system informs you thatthe beacon is in the process of perorming the extended GPS test This message repeats or approximately 100 seconds while the GPS is acquiring data XE ene s ended GPS test by ging ina Beacon clear view The system informs you that the beacon has passed the ce This message appears 1 the extended GPS test has passed The display indicates thal he extemal GPS has updated its coordinates The system provides tha user wilh ihe GPS coordinates acquired during successful test Coordinates wilt scroll rom right 0 let This message appears 1 exended GPS test failed The system advises you to reler lo this Product Support Manual User Book or information wat 1o do who to conta The system informs you that the extended test is complete and that the system is entering shut down 1 03 0233 Rev D 36 APPENDIX
40. s option replace the unit at no cost to you for labor materials and return transportation from ACR For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fon Lauderdale FL 333126645 Emal service acrelectronics com Fax 1 954 983 5087 Telephone 1 954 981 3833 This warranty does not apply f the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service modification performed by an unauthorized factory Except as otherwise expressly stated n tho previous paragraph THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR INPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not liable for consequential or special damages To place the warranty in effec register online at www acrelectronics com or retum the attached card within 10 days Five years tor the following products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS 2 Useful Life Policy The typical service of a properly maintained Product is limited to 12 years from date of manufacture Products that aro 12 years and 1 month or older from date of manufacture will not be serviced by ACR or our Battery Replacement Centers A Product that is 12 or less years old from date of manufacture will be serviced as long as the unit appears fit to be placed back into its final operational cycle Service includes the r
41. s refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center Find Center near you at hitp www acrelectronics com brc htm Battery replacement includes Servicing the beacon by replacing all o rings testing the water seal and the electrical properties and doing a full functional test on the unit NOTE There are no user serviceable items inside the beacon Do not open the beacon except to disable in case of faully or accidental activation Otherwise always have the beacon serviced WARNING Battery contains lithium To avoid possible fre explosion leakage or bum hazard do not open recharge disassemble or heat beacon above 170 C 158 F or incinerate These products contain lithium in the battery Various beacons may or may not require special shipping instructions due to the lithium batteries and changes in shipping regulations Shipping of hazardous materials requires special handling and documentation MSDS sheets along wilh shipping information be found on our websile at hitp www acrelectronics com hazmat default htm In the case of the RLB 36 the product contains small batteries that are non hazardous However regulations can change Be advised that it is best to verify the shipping requirements at the time you are preparing to ship the unit 4 Shore based maintenance for SOLAS vessels SBM IMO MSC Circ 1039 The Maritime Safety Committee has approved
42. sted on the registration form This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners Registration forms for the United States are available from NOAA by calling 888 212 7283 212 SAVE or by visiting the ACR website at www acrelectronics com Outside of the United States the new owner may contact his local authority for the necessary form s 7 Lost or stolen EPIRBs If your EPIRB is lost or stolen do the following immediately Report to your local authorities that the EPIRB has been lost or stolen Ji Contact NOAA at 888 212 7283 212 SAVE or your national authority withthe following information o Police department o Police department phone number Police case number If your EPIRB were to be activated the information you provided will be forwarded to the appropriate search and rescue authorities who will ensure that your EPIRB gets back to you If someone attempts to register an EPIRB reported as stolen NOAA or your national authority wil notify the appropriate police department Visi www cospas sarsaLorg for more detailed information 8 Servicing the SeaShelter and the HydroFix HRU The SeaShelters Category bracket has two man lt T gt pieces the lid and the base open the bracket turn the spring loaded knob counterclockwise 1 4 of a lum and pull The lid will lift away from the top of the base and disengage from the detent at the bottom of the base The lid is tethered to the base to help prev
43. subject the bracket to breaking waves Avoid mounting locations that do not provide protection from harmful UV rays of the sun The bracket must be mounted facing inboard to avoid being lost overboard due to impacts of breaking waves personnel or loose gear Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket installation site for hidden hazards or obstacles that may have been overlooked during the location selection If there is any doubt as to the ready accessibility to the beacon at all times or if any condition may appear to be questionable conduct a complete and thorough investigation before final approval of the installation INOTE When selecting the beacon bracket location be sure to consider the requirement for four screw holes to secure the bracket plus one hole for the NMEA cable for connection between an extemal GPS and the beacon if connecting the beacon to an external GPS receiver 1 03 0233 Rev D 17 caution Keep this beacon sale distance away from all magnetic sources Magnet sale distance is 4 61 or 1 4m including the distance stereo speakers 3 Category bracket The SeaShelters Category bracket has five pre dilled screw holes to use for securing the bracket to a flat surface Remove the SeaSheller lid by turning the spring loaded knob on the lid 1 4 tum counterclockwise and pull The lid will lit away from the top of the base and disengage at the bottom of the b
44. t there will be two beeps and a red LED flash with the name of the test that failed and an X on the display Self Test will discontinue at that point See Appendix D for digital display information NOTE The beeps are a very high pitched tone that some people may not be able to hear When performing the Self Test you may follow the messages on the digital display or you may count the green LED flashes Y1 03 0283 Rev D 25 11 Extended GPS test The beacon may be tested for GPS functionality however this may only be done once in the five year lifetime of the battery due to the significant drain on the battery This test is not necessary at any time in the of the beacon but is made available in the event that the beacon owner wishes 1o verify internal GPS engine viability extended GPS test may be invoked by holding the switch in test position for 10 seconds alter Self Test completes The display wil show the message LONG GPS DATA TEST START while the intemal GPS is acquiring coordinates dala Once the data is acquired the display wil post the message GPS TEST folowed by the LATION coordinates as a confirmation that the data was successfully acquired See Appendix E for digital display information Y1 03 0233 Rev D 26 APPENDIX USING AND TESTING THE GPS SYSTEMS 1 How the external GPS interface works The beacon is fitted with an optical interface to connect with
45. umber As long as the first four digits are the same as one of the two part numbers on the cover this manual is applicable 1 03 0233 Rev D 1 Table of Contents STEP ONE REGISTERING YOUR BEACON STEP TWO HOW THE BEACON WORKS STEP THREE INSTALLING THE BEACON STEP FOUR MAINTAINING THE BEACON APPENDIX A USING AND TESTING THE GPS SYSTEMS APPENDIX B USER INTERFACE SPECIAL ICONS APPENDIX USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION APPENDIX D USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF TEST APPENDIX E USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST APPENDIX F USER INTERFACE LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS APPENDIX G THE COSPAS SARSAT SYSTEM APPENDIX H TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX 1 WARRANTY USEFUL LIFE POLICY NOTICES PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY 1 03 0233 Rev D 2 16 a 2 29 30 36 3 38 39 40 STEP ONE REGISTERING YOUR BEACON 1 Why is registration important the owner of this 406 MHz beacon it is mandatory that you register it with the EPIRB national authority of your country It is the law Please note that all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years by the owner a yur unique ID code HOW REGISTRATION WORKS All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number UIN when activated This UIN is programmed into the beacon based on the country in Which th
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