User manual ACR ELECTRONICS GLOBAL FIX REV G

[. . . ] Product Support Manual Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) RLB-35 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 OWNER VESSEL CALL SIGN / MMSI SERIAL NUMBER 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 * * * 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 1m (3. 3 ft) Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all magnetic sources Stereo Speaker Safe Distance 1m (3. 3 ft) Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all stereo speakers IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH YOUR NEW 406 BEACON, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE!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 five years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. [. . . ] 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 a complete and thorough investigation before making final approval of the installation. 4. 2 4 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G 4. 3 Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) The ACR HydroFixTM HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of installation or 3 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). Date of Installation Example: Date of installation of New HRU or First Installation of EPIRB including new HRU: August 1, 2007. Scratch off "AUG 8" and "2006" on the HRU date calendar Date of Manufacture Example: On the bottom of the HRU a date of manufacture is pin stamped: 0806. Scratch off "AUG 8" and "2009" on the HRU date calendar Figure 1 HRU Date Calendar The hydrostatic release can be replaced by removing the beacon from the bracket. Firmly press down on the spring at the bottom of the shelter, then slide the hydrostatic release assembly out of the keyed opening on the spring and mounting bracket. Check the date manufactured on the bottom of the new HRU and insert the new hydrostatic release assembly in place by engaging it to the opening of the ejection spring and case. When replacing the HRU, ACR requires that you do not reuse any parts from the previous HRU. Failure to replace the entire assembly can cause the bracket to malfunction. Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void your warranty and may cause the bracket to malfunction. Place the beacon into the mounting bracket, (lanyard facing inward), and replace cover, securing in place with the cotter pin going through the hydrostatic release rod. 5 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G SECTION 5 ­ ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT 5. 1 Bracket Configuration Figure 2 Figure 3 6 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G 5. 2 Dimension Drawings Category 1 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 4 7 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G Category 2 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 5 8 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G 5. 3 Configuration Overview Category 1 beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The beacon 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. Category 2 beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket. Use the lanyard to attach beacon to life raft or person after deployment. Changes in the laws governing beacons have mandated that the beacon be ready at all times. The beacon is equipped with sensors to determine if it is in water (a deployment condition). Category 1 and 2 brackets both contain a magnet that interacts with other sensors in the beacon to prevent activation if it is wet (also a deployment condition). [. . . ] G 8. 4 Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter 406 MHz Frequency Output 5 Watts Power Digital Standard Location Protocol1 Message Format Duration Frequency Stability Rate Modulation Encoding 1 121. 5 MHz Transmitter 121. 5 MHz Frequency Frequency ±50 ppm Tolerance Output Power Modulation Type Sweep Range Sweep Rate Duty Cycle Antenna Frequency 50-100 mW PEP AM (3K20A3X) 400 to 1200 Hz 3 Hz 37. 5% 406 & 121. 5 MHz 520 ms ±2 parts per billion/100ms 400 bps ±1. 1 radians peak Biphase L Leaves ACR with Serialized U. S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other coded format including nationality of registration. Battery Life Operating Replacement Interval Operating Temp Range Storage Temp Range Xenon Strobe Light Color Output Power Flash Rate 48 hours minimum 5 years or after use in an emergency CLASS 1 -40°C to +55°C CLASS 2 -20°C to +55°C CLASS 1 -50°C to +70°C CLASS 2 -40°C to +70°C White 0. 75 effective candela 20-30 per minute Vertical Polarization Less than 1. 5/1 VSWR GPS Antenna 12 Channel Parallel Receiver General/Environmental Size 9. 0 x 4. 8 x 3. 5 in. (without (22. 9 x 12. 2 x 8. 9 cm) antenna) Antenna 7. 39" (18. 77 cm) Height High impact UV resistant EPIRB plastic Material Exceeds RTCM Standards Waterproof Factory Tested to 33 ft/10 m at room temperature 2. 25 lbs (1. 1kg) Weight High Vis Yellow Color 15 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. [. . . ]