Acr Pathfinder 3 Sart, Survival Craft Radar Transponder For Search And Rescue Operations
Contents
1. SJT11363 2006 1 SJ T11364 2006 20 EFUP ACR Electronics Inc 13 Y1 03 0170 Rev C2. 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 other than by the factory Except as otherwise expressly stated 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 2 Y1 03 0170 Rev C Foreword Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR PathFinder Search and Rescue Transponder SART The combination of computer aided design high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a superior product The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man This assures that the products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment With proper care and maintenance your SART will be in service for years to come ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001 2000 the International Standard for Quality This manual provides installation operation and maintenance instructions for the PathFinder SART hereinafter referred to as the SART This manual also
3. 71 p Contains Lithium battery BATTERY EX YEXP IRERY DE LE mnt TIM SN 2000 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Contient la pile de lithium rr 3 4 378 T1 0 Consultez ONU 3091 Y 45678 9 10 i 12 Use ACR battery P N 2714 4 A1 20 1169 Figure 7 If the battery is beyond its expiration date the SART must be returned to ACR or a certified Battery Replacement Center for a battery change The battery is NOT user serviceable DO NOT attempt to change it See our website at http www acrelectronics com brcloc for a battery replacement center near you NOTE If the SART has been used in an emergency or its integrity seal is broken then the SART must be returned for a battery change CAUTION The battery pack CANNOT be recharged attempts to recharge the battery pack could result in an explosion or fire 9 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Meets the requirements of IMO Res A 802 19 EC Council Directive 96 98 EC Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems GMDSS according to IMO amendment to Chapter III of the 1974 SOLAS Convention as well as part 80 of the FCC Rules 0735 XX where XX indicates year of manufacture Designed to meet RICM Paper 111 92 50113 Freauencv 9 2 GHz to 9 5 GHz ENVIRONMENTAL Operating temperature 4 F to 131 F 20Cto Storage temperature 22 F to 149 F 30 C to 55 C 65 C ANTENNA BATTERY Polarization Horizontal Receive mode operation 96 hours mini
4. SART will operate in Receive Mode for a minimum of 96 hours After this time period it will still respond to normal interrogation radar signals for an additional eight hours SECTION 5 TESTING The SART is a life saving device it must be regularly checked at least every 2 months by the following procedure 1 Visually inspect the casing for cracks amp punctures Extend the pole and check that it operates correctly and then return the pole to its housing Check to ensure the tether lanyard is neatly bundled and firmly secured to the SART Ensure the lanyard is NOT tied to any part of the vessel 4 Check that the battery expiration label shows sufficient battery life to cover the next routine voyage See figure 7 on page 10 5 Ensure the safety lock is in place and the integrity seal is not broken 8 Y1 03 0170 Rev C Confidence check 1 Ensure that the switch ring is unobstructed and moves easily 2 Turn the blue activation switch ring to the left and into the test position and hold it there for 10 seconds Confirm the SART does either a or b below then release the switch a Beeps once and the red light flashes continuously every 4 seconds no Radar within range b Beeps and the red light flashes every 1 second Answering Radar Multiple SART Interrogation Test If your vessel has two PathFinder s SARTs on board they may be used to test each other This test requires that each SART is held independently 5 m 16 4
5. describes the characteristics and details of the SART system This SART has been tested and approved to IEC 1097 1 standards and meets IMO RES A 802 19 This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of Part 80 of the FCC rules and meets EC Council Directive 96 98 EC for ship wheel approval Table of Contents SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION iei dotincut uta nuno n uxki cus uuu mammona maalaa n Ns n Saana n s e u n CURE kid 4 SECTION Z2 INSTALLATIODN se ee s n acu ES pedal uu ure idu tne eiectus 5 VESSEL NAME mee tStS HM 5 VESSEL MOUNTIN tme 5 SECTION 3 LIFE RAFT STOWAGE AND MOUNTING 7 POLE MOUNTED SAR Ts M 7 RHANGINGSA BT p 7 SECHNON 4 ACTIV ATION cc 8 SEGTIONS TESUN G ree E E E 8 SECTION G SERVICING O00 9 SECTION 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Leere 10 SECTION 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY a nananana 11 Approved for GMDSS use WARNING Contains Lithium Battery To avoid possible fire explosion leakage or burn hazard do not open recharge disassemble or heat SART above 70 C 158 F or incinerate This product contains lithium in the form of a battery Shipping of hazardous materials requires special handling and documentation MSDS sheets along with s
6. OWNER VESSEL RADIO CALL SIGN SERIAL NUMBER Product Support Manual PathFinder Search and Rescue Transponder SART Product No 2714 FCC ID B66ACR SART PF 3 Y1 03 0170 Rev C ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 Tel 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www acrelectronics com Email info acrelectronics com i OHAN Avionics amp Surveillance 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 Stereo Speaker Safe Distance 1 m 3 3 ft 1 m 3 3 ft Keep this beacon a safe distance Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all magnetic sources away from all stereo speakers IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH YOUR PRODUCT DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE CALL ACR ELECTRONICS AT 1 954 981 3333 WE WILL HELP YOU RESOLVE ANY PROBLEMS YOU MAY BE EXPERIENCING MANY QUESTIONS CAN BE ANSWERED OVER THE PHONE LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of one year 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 you for labor materials or return transportation provided you obtain a Return Authorization from ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Ft Lauderdale FL 33312
7. T Table 1 Toxic or Hazardous Substances or Elements Hexavalent Polybrominated Polybrominated Mercury Cadmiu lt 1 Biphenyls PBB Diphenyl Ethers Component Name KE Tu KI r64 Printed circuit assembly Battery pack assembly itie s Antenna Assembly O Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous materials for this component is below the limit reguirement in SJ T11363 2006 X Indicates that the toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials used for this component is above the limit reguirement in SJ T11363 2006 Assemblies include population of components solder and interconnects Product Marking Explanations In accordance with the requirements specified in SJ T11364 2006 all ACR EIPs sold in the People s Republic of China are marked with a pollution control marking The following marking applies to ACR G This marking indicates that some homogeneous substance within the EIP contains toxic or hazardous substances or elements above the requirements listed in SJ T11363 2006 These substances are identified in Table 1 Environmentally Friendly Use Period The number in the marking shown as 20 in the illustration above refers to the EIP s Environmentally Friendly Use Period EFUP The EFUP is the number of years from the date of manufacture that toxic or hazardous substances or elements contained in EIPs will not leak or mutate under the nor
8. d with a telescopic pole to raise the SART one meter above sea level see figure 4 To operate simply turn the bottom cap of the SART to release the pole Pull the pole downward and extend it to its maximum length To lock pole in position pull firmly across pole joints while twisting slightly Tie lanyard to life raft to allow retrieval should the SART fall into the water Push SART through life raft observation port and place foot of pole in pocket at base of life raft Use life raft ties to hold SART pole near vertical Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable Radar reflectors Periodically check to see if SART is still vertical 1 Meter Minimum 1 Meter Minimum Figure 4 Figure 5 Hanging SART 1 If no pole is available or if you prefer you can suspend the SART from a canopy support if available using the additional lanyard loop provided See figure 5 Loop the lanyard through the support strap in the life raft and secure firmly The SART should be as high as possible and at least 1 m above sea level Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable Radar reflectors 7 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 4 ACTIVATION 1 Remove the SART from the bracket 2 Turn the Blue activation switch ring to the left placing the SART in test mode 3 Remove the red Pull Tab by pulling it down and completely out of the SART See figure 6 4 Release the activation switch and guide it to th
9. e 3 1 Remove SART from its packaging and check for shipping damage 2 Perform the SART test see Testing procedures on page 9 3 Select a position for SART Mounting allowing sufficient space for the assembly NOTE The SARI contains magnetic material Ensure that the position that you select is at least 3 feet 1 meter away from compass installations 4 Place bracket in position and secure to bulkhead as follows a Remove the SART from the bracket Position bracket at the correct position for maximum visibility Mark position of bracket fixing holes Drill holes to suit mounting fixtures Secure bracket to bulkhead Mount SART on the bracket see figure 6 Secure SART with Velcro strap Gi 800 000 S 5 Y1 03 0170 Rev C NOT TO SCALE uug SZ OL Figure 3 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 3 LIFE RAFT STOWAGE AND MOUNTING The SART can either be stowed in a life raft or lifeboat or it can be installed next to an emergency exit for carriage to the life raft For life raft stowage the SART should be positioned for easy access in an emergency If the SART is hidden from view then labels should be used to show its position For inflatable life rafts the mounting bracket should be discarded to avoid the risk of damaging the life raft e DO NOT Tie lanyard to vessel e DO NOT Cover or obscure SART on vessel e DO NOT Apply paint to SART Pole Mounted SART 1 O m dob on The PathFinder s is Supplie
10. e right until it is in the ON position The SART will beep once and flash every four seconds The flashing red light indicates the SART is ON 5 Turn the bottom cap of the SART and deploy the telescopic pole to its maximum length 3 ft 1 meter 6 Remove lanyard and secure it to the life raft When activated the SART has three modes of operation as follows Figure 6 e Receive waiting for a valid interrogation by a radar signal e Reply replying to a valid interrogation by a valid radar signal e Test self test sequence that checks both indicator lights and the buzzer When the switch is set to ON the SART immediately enters the Test Mode Both the red light and the buzzer are tested In noisy environments it may be difficult to hear the buzzer After approximately one second the SART goes into Receive Mode The SART remains in the Receive Mode until it detects a radar pulse It then switches to the Reply Mode and transmits a series of pulses These pulses will appear on the interrogating radar display as a series of arcs leading away from the SART s position Both SART lights flash rapidly and the buzzer emits a pulsed sound beep at approximately one second interval indicating the Reply Mode This sequence is repeated each time a radar signal interrogates or transmits a valid radar signal to the SART When the radar signal interrogation stops the SART automatically returns to the Receive Mode With a fully charged battery the
11. ft away from one another Turn and hold one SART into the TEST position It will beep once and the red light flashes continuously every 4 seconds Next place the second SART into the test mode Confirm that the first SART beeps once every time the second SART is turned into the test mode Repeat this seguence to test the second SART Functional Test Carry out a functional test at LEAST once a year Get someone to watch the Radar screen while you take the SART to the ship s bow or at least 75 m 246 ft from the Radar antenna Hold the switch in its TEST position for no more than 10 seconds Confirm a distress pattern is generated on the Radar screen At close range the pattern often appears as a series of small hash marks SECTION 6 SERVICING NOTE This product contains lithium in the form of a battery Shipping of hazardous materials requires special handling and documentation MSDS sheets along with shipping information can be found on our website at http www acrelectronics com hazmat default htm If the SART fails any of its monthly checks the SART must be returned to ACR or an approved service agent for investigation and or servicing See our website at http www acrelectronics com to find an authorized service center near you Regulations require that the battery pack be replaced every 5 years A label on the lower section of the SART housing shows the expiration date of the battery pack See figure 7 Y EXPIR gt RER
12. hipping information can be found on our website at http www acrelectronics com hazmat default htm 3 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The SART is a Search and Rescue Transponder that provides location information to search radars operating in the X band 9 2 9 5 GHz Once activated the SART detects radar signals from the search craft and sends a series of response pulses Twelve equally spaced arcs indicate the direction to the SART The International Maritime Organization IMO requires all vessels of more than 300 gross registered tonnage GRT to carry at least one SART and vessels 500 GRT and over must carry at least two SARTs while Roll On Roll Off Ferries are required to carry one SART for every four survival crafts To achieve the maximum useful range the SART must be mounted at least 3 3 feet 1 meter above sea level Increasing the height of the SART antenna will increase the range For example lashing the SART to the top of a pole or an oar in the survival craft will increase the height and thus the range To activate your SART in times of emergency turn the blue activation switch ring to the left into the test position and remove the red pull tab by sharply pulling down on the lanyard attached to the tab Turn the blue activation switch ring to the right and into the ON position See figure 6 on page 8 When first turned ON the SART will beep once and continue to flash every four seconds The SART is no
13. mal operating conditions described in the EIP user documentation resulting in any environmental pollution bodily injury or damage to assets Note Except as expressly stated herein and as required under mandatory provisions of regulations of the People s Republic of China ACR Electronics Inc makes no representation or warranty of any kind expressed or implied with respect to the EFUP and expressly disclaims any representations or warranties expressed or implied with respect to the EFUP 12 Y1 03 0170 Rev C ACR ELECTRONICS INC PATHFINDER SART RR sms x o o o o 9 wu x o 9 9 9 6o mme x o 9 9 9 6o O SJ T11363 2006 X SJ T11363 2006 SJ T11364 2006 ACR ACR
14. mum Azimuth beam width Omni directional within 2 dB Reply mode operation 8 hours continuous while being interrogated by an X band radar with a pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz at extreme temperatures Vertical beam width 12 5 Battery life 5 years Effective sensitivity 50 dBm Meets the applicable requirements of BS EN 60945 1997 Length18 in 459 mm excluding pole Response delay 0 5 us Diameter 3 5 in 90 mm mid body Forward sweep time 7 5 us 1 0 us Weight 1 5lbs 684 g including pole Return sweep time 0 4 us 0 1 us Lanyard Length 10 m Power output 400 mW EIRP 10 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 8 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby declare that the following product is in conformity with EU Directive 96 98EC Marine Equipment Directive 29 Dec 1996 modified by EU Commission Directive 98 85 EC dated 11 Nov 1998 Product Search and Rescue Transponder ACR PathFinder Notified Body BSH Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Type Examination IEC 1097 1 IEC 60945 ITU R M628 3 Standards IMO RES A802 19 FCC Part 80 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc EU Representative ACR Electronics Inc European Office Lymington Hampshire UK Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc Name Johndflood Title VP Engineering Date 7 09 0 11 Y1 03 0170 Rev C ACR ACR ELECTRONICS INC PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE S REPUBLIC OF CHINA NOTE TO USERS OF PATHFINDER SAR
15. w operational When responding to radar the red light flashes every 1 second and the SART will beep every second Radar Distress Pattern SART Location Radar Screen Figure 1 4 Y1 03 0170 Rev C SECTION 2 INSTALLATION Vessel Name With an indelible pen write the vessel name directly onto the SART Note that some indelible inks will fade when exposed to strong sunlight so an ultra violet resistant pen is recommended If the full vessel name will not fit in the space provided use a recognized abbreviation or the vessel s call sign instead Name Vessel Registration Nom Enregistrement De Navire Vessel Name Here Figure 2 Vessel Mounting To deploy SART onboard a distressed vessel rather than a life raft hang the SART vertically as high as possible with a clear view of the horizon The SART must not be obscured by objects such as bulkheads The SART should be mounted inside the vessel next to an emergency exit Some ships require 2 SARTs one by a port exit and one by a starboard exit Mount in plain view at a convenient height so that all crew can easily remove the SART Position at least 1 meter from the ship s compass The SART mounting bracket should be bolted to a bulkhead using four 4 suitable M6 1 4 bolts The equipment does not include mounting hardware for the bracket as it will depend on the bulkhead material and its thickness Bracket mounting holes and SART mounting details are shown in figur
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search