APPENDIX 2 Instruction Manual FCC ID: B66-ACR-PLB100 Type acceptance under Part 95 Subpart K ACR ELECTRONICS INC 5757 Ravenswood Road FT. Lauderdale Fl. (954) 981-3333 DRAWN. Bill Cox CHECKED. ENG Bill Cox APVD A DATE. 4/9/2003 DATE. DATE. 4/9/2003 DATE.
* * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Advice to owners of Personal Satellite EPIRBs Registration of 406 MHz satellite P-EPIRB with the Registration Section of the national authority* is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system. The information provided in the Registration Card is used only for rescue purposes and will greatly assist in any beacon alarm incident.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 - THE SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 2 1.1 General ........................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2 Purpose........................................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Satellite Detection..................................
SECTION 1 - THE SYSTEM 1.1 GENERAL 1.1 1.1.1 This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the P-EPIRB™ 406, Personal Satellite EPIRB, model RLB-36 hereinafter referred to as the beacon or unit. This section describes the characteristics and details of the P-EPIRB™ 406 system. 1.2 PURPOSE 1.2 1.2.1 The beacon provides distress alerting via radio transmission on 406 MHz to satellites of the COSPAS-SARSAT network.
1.3 SATELLITE DETECTION 1.3.1 The beacon transmits an encoded phase modulated radio signal to the SAR 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). 1.3.2 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.
message this will instantly tell SAR authorities where you are located. Hence speeding up the reaction time by not having to wait for one of the LEOSAR satellite's to come around. GEOSAR SATELLITE COVERAGE FIGURE 1 SAR SATELLITE ORBITS FIGURE 2 1.3.6 Because most of the search and rescue forces presently are not equipped to home on the 406 MHz Satellite signal, homing must be accomplished at 121.5 MHz. 1.3.7 The P-EPIRB™ 406 is a Class 1, P-EPIRB. 4 Y1-03-0155 Rev.
1.4 AUTHORIZATIONS 1.4.1 The P-EPIRB™ 406 meets the requirements of the RTCM version 1:1997 for PLB’s, and Cospas/Sarsat T.001 & T.007. 1.5 CHARACTERISTICS 1.5.1 The beacon is a floatable; battery operated unit that accepts external GPS data via an I/R interface cable that is included with your unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna, is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly along with the battery power supply.
Output Power 25 mW PEP Modulation Type Sweep Range Sweep Rate Duty Cycle AM (3K20A3N) 400 to 1200 Hz 3 Hz 37.5% Antenna Frequency Polarization VSWR 406.025 & 121.500 MHz Vertical Less than 1.5/1 General/Environmental Battery Life Operating Replacement Interval 24 hours minimum @ -40°C 5 years Size Unit less Antenna 6.65 x 3.
KNOWN COMPATIBLE RECEIVERS Manufacturer Model Notes Y2K and EOW Compliant B&G Network LCD Plotter / DGPS * Yes B&G Network LCD Plotter / GPS * Yes B&G Network GPS and DGPS * Yes B&G Network GPS * Yes Data Marine Chartlink D7000 XT * Yes Data Marine Chartlink D7000 XTC * Yes Data Marine Chartlink II D8000 * Yes Data Marine Link D3500 * Yes Data Marine Link D3500 LD * Yes Furuno GP1810F * Yes Furuno GP1810 * Yes Furuno GP1610C * Yes Furuno GP1600F * Yes
Manufacturer Model Notes Y2K and EOW Compliant Garmin 175 * Yes Garmin 180 * Yes Garmin 185 * Yes Garmin 190 * Yes Garmin 195 * Yes Garmin 210 * Yes Garmin GPSMAP 215 * Yes Garmin 220 * Yes Garmin GPSMAP 225 * Yes Garmin GPSMAP 230 * Yes Garmin GPSMAP 235 SOUNDER * Yes Garmin 120XL * Yes Garmin 12XL * Yes Garmin 45XL * Yes Garmin 55AVD * Yes Garmin 95XL * Yes Garmin GPS II * Yes Garmin GPS II+ * Yes Garmin GPS III * Yes Lowrance
Manufacturer Model Notes Y2K and EOW Compliant Si-Tex DGPS-11 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-1 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-10 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-10A * Yes Si-Tex GPS-4A * Yes Si-Tex GPS-5 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-6 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-7 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-77P * Yes Si-Tex GPS-8 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-88P * Yes Si-Tex GPS-9 * Yes Si-Tex GPS-99P * Yes Si-Tex GPS-9D * Yes Si-Tex HG-7 * Yes Si-Tex SBR-90 * Yes Si-Tex SBR-91 * Yes Trimble 4000DSi * Firmware must be upgraded to V7.
SECTION 2 – OPERATION 2.1 GENERAL 2.1.1 The beacon is designed to be manually deployed and activated. 2.1.2 The beacon can accept NMEA 0183 GPS Data (Version 1.5 and above, the GGA sentence string must be enabled) through its I/R interface. Data is updated every 30 minutes once an initial position is acquired. 2.1.3 The beacon is also designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing and confirmation of GPS connection and downloaded coordinates. 2.1.
2.2.3 Self Test The beacon self-test is initiated by lifting the switch at the top of the unit to a Vertical Position momentarily and releasing it back to the "Off" position. Switch is spring loaded to return to the "Off" position. Note: "Off" Position indicated by a "O" on switch face "ON" by "y", on the face of the switch. Upon lifting the switch, a very short yellow flash will indicate self-test has been initiated then the following: Sequence of Tests 1. Check Data I/O ..................................
OPERATING POSITION FIGURE 6 SECTION 3 - EXTERNAL GPS I/R ADAPTER 3.1 GENERAL Your unit comes with a GPS cable Plug Adapter that can be interfaced to your GPS receiver to input actual GPS data into your beacon. This extra data can help improve reaction time to your position in the event of an emergency. This data is particularly helpful when the GEOSAR Satellite system picks up the Distress Alert. 3.2 GPS ADAPTER 3.2.
The Data/Power cable for your GPS receiver typically has connections for an external power source and data output. Ensure proper connection. The External GPS adapter that is supplied with your UNIT has two wires that are polarized. The wire with the white stripe on it is the + data lead and should be connected to the + Data lead of your GPS Data/Power connector. The other lead with no stripe is the - Data lead and should be connected to the - Data lead of your GPS Data/Power Cable.
Ensure your GPS has acquired a valid position. Momentarily lift the "ON/OFF" switch to the self-test position and stand-by. The beacon will go through it’s self test routine and approx. 2 seconds after the LED turns green the unit will beep once and the Yellow LED will flash to indicate that valid GPS data has been transferred into your UNIT. Repeat step 3.2.2 if no conformation. The beacon will automatically up load new GPS position every 30 minutes if you leave it connected to your GPS receiver.
4.1 Carefully inspect the unit’s 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 or nearest distributor for evaluation, (1-800-432-0227 Ext. 112) toll free in the USA. 4.2 The battery must be replaced by the date indicated on the beacon. At each inspection, check the time remaining until replacement is required.
***WARNING*** THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER! FIGURE 9 16 Y1-03-0155 Rev.
