ACR Globalfix 406 2742 Epirb Category I
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1. offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 4 4 4 4 1 4 5 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 6 4 6 1 Manual Activation Without Deployment The GlobalFix 406 can be activated while still in its bracket by placing the thumb switch in the ON position Activation by this method overrides all sensors and turns the beacon ON The caution note above still applies Deactivation The GlobalFix 406 can be deactivated by If manually activated 1 Returning the thumb switch to the OFF position If automatically activated 1 Removing the beacon from the water The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate or 2 Placing the beacon back into the release bracket If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit Return it to a Service Center for repair Full Functional Self Test Please read all instructions before performing any of the tests Be prepared to record data from the test Self test 1s initiated by momentarily lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least two seconds and at most 4 seconds A beep and the simultaneous lighting of the red LED indicate the initiation of the test The buzzer will beep an additional four times as the red LED lights simultaneously The green LED will then light followed by a flash of the strobe indicating2. Additional LUTs and MCCs are planned for installation in the near future both in the northern and southern hemispheres The addition of the GEOSAR Satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event This satellite system has no Doppler capabilities at 406 but will relay the distress alert to any of the LUT stations When there is GPS data included in the distress message SAR authorities instantly know where you are located This speeds up the reaction time by not having to wait for one of the LEOSAR satellite s to come around Because most of the search and rescue forces presently are not equipped to home on the 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB signal homing must be accomplished at 121 5 MHz SATELLITE COVERAGE Figure 1 19 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de email nfo busse yachtshop de SAT aR GEOSAR SATELLITE ORBITS Figure 2 SECTION 7 AUTHORIZATIONS 7 1 7 2 0 The GlobalFix M 406 EPIRB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 80 Product No 2742 Cat I 2744 Cat ID and GMDSS Product No 2742 and MED 0735 2001 Characteristics The GlobalFix M 406 EPIRB is a floatable battery operated unit The beacon case with its external antenna is waterproof The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery power supply A Test On switch 1s installed on top of the beacon along with a strobe light The Cat I
3. Antenna Frequency Polarization VSWR Xenon Strobe Light Color Output Power Flash Rate General Environmental Tad Battery Life Operating Replacement Interval Size EPIRB less Antenna Antenna Material EPIRB 406 amp 121 500 MHz Vertical Less than 1 5 1 White 0 75 effective candela 20 30 per minute 48 hours minimum 5 years 9 0 22 86 cm 7 5 19 05 cm High impact and UV resistant plastic Yellow 2 25 lbs 40 C to 55 C 50 C to 70 C White High Impact and UV resistant HDPE Color Weight Temperature Range Operating Class I Stowage Class I Accessories Mounting Case Cat I Product No 2742 Construction Size Release System Hydrostatic Release Kits No 9367 6 5 x 17 1 16 51 cm x 43 4 cm Hydrostatic with manual override GlobalFix 406 Mounting Brackets P N 2744 Cat II Construction Size offered by www Busse Yachtshop de White High Impact and UV resistant plastic 5 3 x 6 9 13 5 cm x 17 5 cm 18 Y1 03 0157 Rev C email nfo busse yachtshop de 7 4 7 4 1 USER PROGRAMMING INTERFACE RF 406 121 5 MHz mes EPIRB BLOCK DIAGRAM Figure 3 For Technical Reference Only Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift During the warranty period ACR Electronics Inc will repair or at its option replace at no cost to
4. Registration provides the Search and Rescue forces with up to date emergency contact information which will speed up the launch of a rescue operation The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists Valuable Search and Rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms For Beacons that are not registered SAR forces will not know who you are what type of vessel you have your homeport or who to contact that might know of your current situation This will delay the launch of a rescue operation National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for EPIRB Registration Database administration for the country the EPIRB is programmed for Where to register The owner of a 406 MHz Beacon EPIRB should register it with the National Authority of which the Beacon was programmed typically the country where purchased regardless of where they do their boating Each Beacon is programmed with a UIN for the country that the unit is shipped to and will only be accepted for registration in that country To verify the country for which a Beacon is programmed see the label with the UIN on the side of the unit Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States Registration in the United States It is the Owner s responsibility to Register 406 MHz Beacons that are programmed for and purchased in the United States The National Authority that
5. 98 85 EC dated 11 Nov 1998 Product Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon EPIRB ACR GlobalFix RLB 35 Cat I amp Cat II Notified Body BSH Germany Registration No BSH 6492 0039 01 No BSH 0735 Type Examination ETS 300 066 IEC 60945 IEC 61097 2 Standard s IMO Res A 810 19 COSPAS SARSAT C S T 001 007 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc Fort Lauderdale Florida USA EU Representative ACR Electronics Inc European Office Lymington Hampshire UK Name Joh Flood Title VP Engineering Date August 1 2001 22 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de
6. a successful test During self test an actual satellite message is transmitted while certain key performance parameters are measured and recorded The self test message is modified to prevent the satellite from forwarding an alert message during self test See Figure H Figure H 11 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 4 6 2 4 7 4 7 1 The GlobalFix 406 can be tested in or out of the release bracket The sequence of tests is 14 Check Data Interi iy soriana en Beep and lights up red LED if passed E E E T E T S Stop if failed 2 Check 406 MHz Synthesizer Beep and lights up red LED if passed licia Stop if failed 3 Check RE Power Battery cnnic Beep and lights up red LED 1f passed ll Stop if failed d Check menal OPS acceca Beep and lights up red LED 1f passed ER E E EE EE EE E iaia Stop if failed 5 Turn on green LED to indicate Successful Test 6 Flash Strobe Light to test Strobe If all of the above occurs the test has been successful NOTE The homing beacon at 121 5 MHz is inhibited during self test It is strongly recommended to perform the full functional self test on the GlobalFix 406 on a monthly basis If the thumb switch is accidentally or inadvertently put in the vertical or test position not in the OFF or ON position the beacon would still be turned ON and would drain the battery That this should happen accidentally or inad
7. able to update the last good set of navigational data the message transmitted by the GlobalFix M 406 will revert back to default data At this point the green LED will stop blinking and the red LED will flash once per second If at any time after this good navigational data is obtained this data will be transmitted the red LED will stop blinking and the green LED will flash once per second 12 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 4 7 2 Performing the Internal GPS test If the thumb switch is held in the vertical position after the full functional self test has finished the buzzer will beep and the red LED will light simultaneously This beep and simultaneous red LED indicates that the GPS has been turned ON and a live test of the internal GPS has begun At this point the thumb switch should be allowed to return to its normal OFF position The GPS will remain ON until good navigation data has been obtained or until 10 minutes has elapsed If good navigation data has been obtained the GPS will be turned OFF and the green LED will light for at least 3 seconds and the strobe will flash once This navigation data is not saved for use when the beacon is turned ON A green LED and strobe flash indication is proof that the GPS is functioning properly and that the beacon is in a location or environment where it can receive the necessary signals from satellites If the GPS does not acquire good navigation data
8. accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA The owner should complete the enclosed registration form Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics Warranty Card and mail with the pre addressed postage paid envelope to SARSAT Beacon Registration E SP3 RM 3320 FB 4 NOAA NESDIS 5200 Auth Rd Suitland MD 20746 4304 Register online at www beaconregistration noaa gov The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes The Registration Form should be filled out and mailed immediately Registration can be expedited by faxing the registration form to Fax 301 568 8649 or register online Registrations should be completed online or faxed in the event the Beacon is to be placed in immediate service and followed up with the mailing of the hard copy form All registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database within 48 hours of receipt A confirmation letter a copy of the actual registration and a proof of registration decal 3 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de email nfo busse yachtshop de 1 3 1 1 4 1 5 1 6 will be mailed to you within two weeks When you receive these documents please check the information carefully and affix the decal to your beacon in the area marked Beacon Decal here If you do not receive confirmation back from NOAA Please call toll free 1 888 212 7283 for assis
9. free or visit our website at www acrelectronics com The GlobalFix 406 contains lithium batteries which meet the requirements of the DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations They also meet the United Nations Classification of Lithium Batteries for Shipment as Non Dangerous Goods SECTION 6 THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM 6 1 6 2 6 2 1 6 2 2 The GlobalFix 406 Beacon provides distress alerting via radio transmission on 406 MHz to satellites of the COSPAS SARSAT network and to the GEOSAR network that includes GPS latitude and longitude coordinates The message transmitted by the GlobalFix 406 is unique for each EPIRB which provides identification of the transmitter through computer access of registration files maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or other national authority It is the user s responsibility to fill out and mail the enclosed registration form to the appropriate agency of the country under which the beacon is programmed See Section I Remember if your EPIRB is not registered SAR Authorities do not know who you are what type of vessel your homeport or where to contact anyone who might know anything about your situation Once the GlobalFix 406 signal 406 MHz is relayed through the COSPAS SARSAT and or GEOSAR network alert Search and Rescue SAR forces can converge on the GPS navigation position When the GlobalFix 406 is used SAR authorities can know your precise locati
10. PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1 03 0157 Rev C GlobalFix 406 MHz RLB 35 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon FCC Type Accepted Product No 2742 Cat Product No 2744 Cat Il Owner Vessel Radio CallSign 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 WARNING THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Magnet safe distance 1 m 3 3 ft Keep this container a safe distance away from all magnetic sources Stereo Speaker safe distance 1 m 3 3 ft Keep this container a safe distance away from all stereo speakers 1 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR GlobalFix 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon The combination of superior design high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come 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 EPIRB will be in service for years to c
11. ated carrier followed by a digital message format that provides identification data The 406 MHz system uses spacecraft borne equipment to measure and store the Doppler shifted frequency along with the satellite EPIRB digital data message and time of measurement This information is transmitted in real time to an earth station called the Local User Terminal LUT which may be within the view of the satellite as well as being stored for later transmission to other LUTs In the real time mode the signal detection is limited to a mutual EPIRB satellite LUT circular visibility area of about 2500 km radius that moves with the satellite along its track However because of the stored mode capability at 406 MHz the need for this mutual EPIRB satellite LUT visibility is not essential and the system 1s fully functional worldwide The LUT processes the Doppler shifted signal and determines the location of the satellite EPIRB then the LUT relays the position of the distress to a Mission Control Center MCC where the distress alert and location information is immediately forwarded to an appropriate maritime Rescue Coordination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces The COSPAS SARSAT System includes 36 LEOSAR LUT stations 6 GEOSAR LUT stations and 19 Mission Control Centers that provide real time as well as global mode coverage for the Northern Hemisphere while the Southern Hemisphere is presently served primarily by the global mode
12. atically activate the beacon The GlobalFix 406 is designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while EPIRB is in the release bracket to assure a functioning beacon Place the GlobalFix 406 Product No 2742 into the release bracket with the coiled lanyard inward The beacon should now be firmly held in the Cat I bracket and ready for automatic deployment Do not attach lanyard to bracket 8 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 4 2 4 2 1 4 3 4 3 1 Place the GlobalFix 406 Product No 2744 into the bracket with the coiled lanyard inward The beacon should now be firmly held in the Cat II bracket and ready for manual deployment Do not attach lanyard to bracket Use the strap and buckle to secure the beacon Automatic Deployment and Activation Cat I and Cat IT Product No 2742 only Automatic deployment and activation occurs when the vessel sinks and a hydrostatic release device 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 is in water This condition will automatically activate the beacon Note Transmissions of the 121 5 MHz and 406 MHz signal will not occur until 100 seconds after activation Product number 2742 GlobalFix 406 Cat 1 may be deployed and activated automatically by the built in hydrostatic float free release Once free from the release bracke
13. beacon must be stored in its special mount free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float off The unit 1s self buoyant and no external flotation devices are required 16 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de TS Tvl 7 3 2 Technical Data GlobalFix 406 The GlobalFix 406 EPIRB is available in two combinations The following product codes define the options available to meet specific operational requirements Prod No Model No Cat I Cat II 2742 RLB 35 X 2744 RLB 35 X Note All models above conform to Class 1 Requirements operations 40 C to 55 C storage 50 C to 70 C Applicable Documents RTCM Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs COSPAS SARSAT Document C S T 001 Oct 99 FCC Part 80 Model No RLB 35 and GMDSS Prod No 2742 MED 0735 2005 Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter Frequency 406 MHz Frequency Stability 2 parts per billion 100ms Output Power 5 watts Digital Message Format Serialized Duration 520 ms Rate 400 bps Encoding Biphase L Modulation 1 1 radians peak Leaves ACR with Serialized U S code but can be reprogrammed at a Service center to Maritime MMSI 121 5 MHz Transmitter Frequency 121 5 MHz Frequency Tolerance 50 ppm Output Power 25 mW PEP Modulation Type AM 3K20A3X Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz Sweep Rate 3 Hz Duty Cycle 37 5 17 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de
14. c assembly including hydrostatic release release rod and all hardware P N 9367 or P N 9402 Universal kit Failure to replace the entire assembly can cause the bracket to malfunction Always use original ACR replacement parts Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void your warranty and may cause the bracket to malfunction Place beacon into the mounting bracket and replace cover securing in place with hitch pin going through the hydrostatic release rod Check antenna for tightness The battery P N 1098 must be replaced by the date indicated on the beacon At each inspection check the time remaining until replacement is required Battery should be replaced 1f the beacon has been activated for any use other than the self test NOTE There are no user serviceable items inside the EPIRB DO NOT OPEN THE EPIRB UNLESS TO DISABLE IN CASE OF FAULTY ACTIVATION 13 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 5 5 Self contained long life batteries with a five year recommended replacement cycle provide power See Factory Authorized Service Center for replacement Battery replacement includes servicing the EPIRB by replacing all o rings testing the water seal and the electrical properties Always refer all long life battery replacement and other EPIRB service to a factory authorized service center For the nearest location of a factory authorized service center call 1 800 432 0227 Ext 112 toll
15. ee mounting bracket should be securely attached to the vessel The use of 10 stainless steel hardware is recommended To access third mounting hole it is necessary to remove the hydrostatic release and allow spring to deploy Hold spring with one hand and slide hydro up into keyway Be careful to release spring slowly Mount bracket to wall and reassemble See Figures A B and C Figure A 6 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de Figure B Figure C 7 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 3 2 SZ 3 3 3 3 1 Visual Inspection Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket installation site for hidden hazards obstacles etc that may have been overlooked during 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 make complete and thorough investigation before making final approval of the installation Hydrostatic Release Dating Instruction Product No 2742 Cat I The label on the hydrostatic release mechanism inside of the bracket and the replacement date label on the outside of the bracket MUST be marked with the date of expiration at time of installation according to coastal marine authority regulations To record the expiration date on the hydrostatic release mechanism remove the perforated dates of the label to indicate the
16. form This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners Registration forms are available from NOAA Call 1 888 212 7283 or visit our website at www acrelectronics com Commercial Vessels World Wide 406 MHz Beacons that are carried on commercial vessels world wide should be registered with the country where the vessel is flagged regardless of where the vessel operates When a commercial vessel acquires a 406 MHz Beacon from outside of its home country the Beacon should be reprogrammed for the home country and registered there SECTION 2 FALSE ALARMS 2 1 Prevention of false alarms An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated by two different methods Whether you have a Category I or II these methods are the same 1 When the beacon is out of its bracket and in the water the unit is transmitting 2 When the switch is moved to the on position in or out of the bracket the unit is transmitting 4 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 2 2 2 2 1 ZZZ There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms Do not transport Beacon within 1 meter 3 3ft of a magnetic source Do not mount Beacon within 1 meter 3 3ft of a magnetic source Do not store Beacon outside of its bracket if it can get wet Do not clean Beacon with a water hose and brush Reporting of false alarms Should there be for any reason an inadvertent activation or false alarm it must be rep
17. month and year two years from date of installation Write the date of expiration with an indelible marker on the label appearing on the outside cover SECTION 4 OPERATION 4 1 4 1 1 General The GlobalFix M 406 Beacon Model Product No 2742 Cat I is designed to be automatically deployed and activated The GlobalFix 406 may also be hand held on the deck of vessels or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided The GlobalFix 406 is designed to operate best while floating in water Hand held operation should be avoided when possible Product No 2744 Cat II is designed to be manually deployed from its bracket Do not operate inside liferaft or under any similar cover or canopy Use the lanyard to attach beacon to life raft or person after deployment Caution Do not attach lanyard to bracket or vessel Both models of the GlobalFix 406 Beacon can be deployed and activated manually Changes in the laws governing beacons have mandated that the beacon be armed at all times If certain criteria are met the beacon will begin transmitting The GlobalFix 406 is equipped with sensors to detect when it is no longer in its bracket a deployment condition and other sensors to determine if it 1s in water Two conditions must be satisfied for the GlobalFix M 406 to automatically activate 1 It must be out of its bracket 2 It must be in the water Note Either condition by itself will not autom
18. ome ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001 the International Standard for Quality This manual provides installation operation and maintenance instructions for the GlobalFix 406 EPIRB hereinafter referred to as the Beacon This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon System The FCC authorizes the use of 406 MHz Radio Beacon by any ship that is also equipped with a VHF Ship Station This will make the 406 MHz Radio Beacon available for use on most U S ships and boats EPIRB carriage requirements are contained in USCG regulations Table of Contents LO Resisto iaia arr 3 20 bibbia 4 3 0 Eee E a E E lun e i trani 5 P a A E et nar aT ee renee 8 5 0 Cat a IVT AC AIG Cafes iii sani 13 60 Whe Search and Rescue Sysfenica libici dia 14 7 0 Authorizations specifications and Warranty 16 RU RR RO E RO O OT 15 FMC cieli 16 URSA Ni Roles ana a ili ille ali alle iii die 19 Fili 20 POU i ii ie ini iii i ii iii ii lie i E 21 Peclaroio no FE onora 22 2 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai info busse yachtshop de SECTION 1 REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS 1 1 1 2 1 3 Registration Importance It is imperative that the owner of this 406 MHz Beacon registers it with the National Authorities All 406 MHz Beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number UIN when activated This UIN is programmed in the Beacon based on the country in which the Beacon was purchased
19. on immediately and speed up the launch of a rescue mission The GlobalFix 406 on board radio beacon transmitter 121 5 MHz and high intensity xenon strobe light aid intermediate and short range location Satellite Detection The GlobalFix 406 transmits an encoded phase modulated radio signal to the satellite portion of the COSPAS SARSAT System The system was developed and implemented by the COSPAS SARSAT Partners Russian Federation Canada France and the United States COSPAS SARSAT is an international system that uses Russian Federation and United States low altitude near polar orbiting satellites that assist in detecting and locating activated 121 5 243 MHz EPIRBs and 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs The Russian Federation provides aboard COSMOS navigation spacecraft COSPAS payloads that are inter operable with the SARSAT System In addition to weather and environmental sensors SARSAT payloads provided by Canada and France 14 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de email nfo busse yachtshop de 6 2 3 6 2 4 6 2 5 6 2 6 are carried aboard the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s NOAA s Advanced TIROS environmental satellites See Figure 1 Satellite Detection COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from satellite EPIRBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 025 or 406 028 MHz The COSPAS SARSAT 406 MHz satellite EPIRB signal consists of a transmission of non modul
20. orted to the nearest search and rescue authorities The information that should be reported includes the EPIRB Unique Identifier Number UIN Date Time duration and cause of activation as well as location of beacon at the time of activation To report false alarms in the United States contact any of the following Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Tel 757 398 6390 Pacific Ocean Area USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Tel 510 437 3700 From Any Location USCG HQ Command Center Tel 800 323 7233 To report false alarms worldwide contact your national authority SECTION 3 INSTALLATION Product No 2742 and 2744 3 1 3 1 1 Mounting Location Product No 2742 and 2744 The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the total installation and at the same time consider vibration exposure to the elements exposure to surrounding hazards such as equipment movement doors being opened accidental covering personnel traffic etc and yet be readily accessible at all times for the emergency use for which the beacon 1s intended Also to be considered in selecting a location for installation is the harmful effect that certain corrosive vapors might have on the beacon Under no circumstances should a location be selected for installation where the beacon would be jeopardized by any foreign articles being temporarily or permanently positioned during at sea or in
21. port activities CAUTION Care must be taken to prevent any lanyard line or other emergency equipment that may be attached to the beacon from becoming entangled or fouled which could prevent the beacon from being removed in an emergency 5 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de email nfo busse yachtshop de Do not mount the GlobalFix 406 in the vicinity 3 3 ft of strong magnetic such as loud speakers or electrical such as radar or high power radio transmitter fields The beacon should not be mounted closer than 3 3 ft to a navigation compass Consideration should be given to mounting the GlobalFix 406 in a vertical antenna upward position In certain circumstances such as medical emergencies or disabled vessels manual activation of the EPIRB for location and homing purposes is sometimes requested Mounting in this orientation provides the best homing signal The GlobalFix 406 Product No 2742 Cat I float free mounting bracket should be mounted securely to a vertical or horizontal surface the mount has predrilled holes for attachment to a flat surface where there are no overhead obstructions Location aboard a vessel must be chosen to allow the EPIRB to float free of sinking craft and as high as possible especially on small vessels This will help ensure operation of the hydrostatic release unit in the event the vessel capsizes without sinking The GlobalFix 406 Product No 2742 Cat I float fr
22. t the GlobalFix 406 will automatically turn on if the water sensors are wet Manual Deployment and Activation Cat I and Cat IT The GlobalFix M 406 Product No 2742 Cat I can be manually deployed by removing the retaining pin removing the cover then removing the beacon from the bracket Once removed either Cat I or Cat II beacons can be activated by being placed in water or by lifting the thumb switch towards the antenna sliding it toward the antenna and placing the thumb switch back down on the opposite side of the EPIRB Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin and exposes the ON symbol E on the thumb switch indicating that the beacon is turned ON See Figures D E F and G Note Some countries may fine vessel owners for causing false alarms The permanent breakage of the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin is a positive indication of a manual activation See Figure I Alternately the GlobalFix M 406 can be manually activated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position sliding it toward the antenna and pushing back down to the opposite side of the EPIRB Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin and allows the switch to properly seat showing the El symbol ON 9 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de Figure D Figure E Figure F Figure G Figure 10 Y1 03 0157 Rev C
23. tance Commercial Vessels in the United States In the United States commercial vessels that are required to have a Radio Station License are required to modify that license when an EPIRB is added to the vessel Please use the enclosed FCC FORM 506 to modify your Radio Station License For information on whether you need a Radio Station License call toll free 1 888 CALLFCC 225 5322 Registration Outside of the United States In countries other than the United States 406 MHz Beacons are registered with that country s National Authority at the time of Purchase The Sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that country s National Authority To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country view the UIN label on the side of the unit In the event that the Beacon is not programmed for the country it has been purchased in the sales agent if properly equipped can reprogram the unit for that country Change of ownership or contact information It is the owner s responsibility to advise the National Authority of any change in the information on the registration form If the current owner of the Beacon is transferring the Beacon to a new owner the current owner is required to inform the National Authority by Letter Fax or telephone 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 requested on the Registration
24. the GPS will turn OFF after 10 minutes and there will be no successful green LED indication This test should never be performed more than once during the five year life of the battery pack to prevent excessive current drain The beacon must remain under observation to witness the results of the test SECTION 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 DZ DD 5 3 1 5 4 At least every ninety days the float free mounting bracket and GlobalFix 406 EPIRB should be inspected for deterioration and or buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release Also carefully inspect the EPIRB case for any visible cracks Cracks may admit moisture which could falsely activate the beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction Any cracking observed should be immediately referred to ACR for evaluation 1 800 432 0227 Ext 112 Clean the beacon and the mounting bracket to remove residue buildups It is recommended that the mounting bracket be wiped with a damp cloth The hydrostatic release unit HRU must be replaced by the date indicated on the float free mounting bracket The hydrostatic release can be replaced by removing the Beacon from the bracket then sliding the hydrostatic release assembly out of the keyed opening on the spring and mounting bracket Insert the new hydrostatic release assembly in place by engaging it to the opening of the ejection spring and case When servicing the HRU ACR requires that you replace the entire hydrostati
25. vertently is very unlikely However if this should occur the beacon will sound a beep once per second and will alternately flash the red and green LED s at a rate of one per second until the beacon is turned OFF It is important that the beacon be turned OFF immediately lowering the thumb switch to the OFF position thumb switch at rest in the front position if this alert is ever obtained Internal GPS Test Warning The following test should never be performed more than once during the five year life of the battery pack Send the unit to ACR if test needs to be repeated The GlobalFix 406 is fitted with an internal Global Positioning System receiver that will determine the navigational coordinates latitude and longitude of its position on the globe to be transmitted to the emergency system When the GlobalFix 406 is turned ON the GPS is immediately turned ON and it immediately begins acquiring data Initially the red LED Light Emitting Diode flashes once per second to indicate the GlobalFix 406 is turned ON and operating As soon as the GPS receiver acquires good navigational data the red LED stops blinking and the green LED flashes once per second to indicate that the internal GPS receiver has acquired good navigational data Once good navigational data has been obtained the GPS receiver waits for 20 minutes before looking for new navigational data again If for any reason a time period of 4 hours passes without the GPS receiver being
26. you for labor materials or return transportation provided you obtain a Return Authorization from ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Ft Lauderdale Fl 33312 6645 To obtain a Return Authorization call our Customer Service Department at 800 432 0227 This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than the factory Except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph the COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages In order to place the warranty in effect the accompanying registration card must be returned to us within ten days of purchase 19 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de UNIVERSAL LOW PRO 2 BRACKET Figure 4 20 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de ACR Electronics Inc x au TEST Sy XMIT GLOBALFIX LABEL INSTRUCTION Figure 5 21 Y1 03 0157 Rev C offered by www Busse Yachtshop de emai nfo busse yachtshop de 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
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