User manual ACR ELECTRONICS SAT3

[. . . ] OWNER VESSEL RADIO CALL SIGN UIN # CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics' product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety. 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. [. . . ] 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. Y1-03-0250 Rev. Safety DOs and DON'Ts On a routine basis aboard ship, DO NOT: // Hold or carry the beacon by its antenna // Mount the beacon in its bracket close to large structures or magnetic areas // Tie the lanyard to the EPIRB bracket or any other structure // Obscure the beacon by placing objects in front of it On a routine basis aboard ship, DO: // Mount the beacon in its bracket in an obvious location, so that all can see it // Mount the beacon in its bracket with the rolled lanyard facing inward (facing the bracket) // Follow the recommended maintenance schedule // Perform a beacon Self-Test monthly // 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. Clean the beacon and the mounting bracket to remove any residue buildups. It is recommended that the beacon and mounting bracket be wiped with a damp cloth. 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. 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. Y1-03-0250 Rev. B 20 Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center. 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. Do not open the beacon except to disable (in case of faulty or accidental activation). WARNING: Battery contains lithium To avoid possible fire, explosion, leakage or burn hazard, do not open, recharge, disassemble or heat beacon above +70º C (+158º F) or incinerate. 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 with shipping information, can be found on our website at http://www. acrelectronics. com/hazmat/default. htm. [. . . ] With a minimum of 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of approximately 11, 000 miles they provide users with accurate information on position, velocity, and time anywhere in the world and in all weather conditions. The GlobalFixTM iPRO stores adds this data to its distress transmission, allowing search and rescue forces to narrow the search to a very small area, thus minimizing the resources required, and dramatically increasing the effectiveness of the overall operation. Y1-03-0250 Rev. B 27 APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL Beacon size (without antenna) 17. 7 H X 10. 67 W X 9. 09 D cm (6. 97 X 4. 2 X 3. 58 in) Beacon weight 581 g (20. 49 oz) Beacon material High impact UV resistant polymer Color ACR-TreuseTM (high visibility yellow) Waterproof Tested to 10 min @10 m (33 ft), exceeds RTCM standard Buoyant Yes Deployment Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release Category II: Manual BATTERY Operational life 48 hours minimum @-20º C (-4º F) (Class 2) Battery type and LiMnO2 replacement interval 5 years from date beacon placed in service, or after use in an emergency not to exceed battery expiry Operating temperatures -20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2) Storage temperatures -30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2) 406 MHz TRANSMITTER Frequency 406. 037 MHz Power output 5W Digital message format Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats, and to national location protocol) 121. 5 MHz TRANSMITTER Frequency 121. 5 MHz Power output 25 mW PEP Modulation type AM (3K20A3X) LED STROBE Light color White Output power 1 cd (effective candela) Flash rate 20-30/ min Range 360º visibility GENERAL Accessories SeaShelter3TM Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9501 QuickDrawTM Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9507 HydroFixTM universal hydrostatic release (HRU) kit, ACR P/N 9490 Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388. 1 Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388 Approvals FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36 COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189 NOTE: For complete information regarding beacon type approvals, please visit ACR's website at www. acrelectronics. com Y1-03-0250 Rev. Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. [. . . ]