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www.jotron.com Amendment records 2 Amendment no By Date Page(s) Vers. Reason for change 1 TH 23.12.2010 Total 32 A New Manual 2 TH 25.02.2011 Ch. 3.1.2 B Changed battery info 3 TH 18.04.2011 Page 13-29 C Re-arranged pictures/drawings 4 TH 19.09.2011 Page 15, 22-25 D Info update 5 BR 10.11.2011 Page 24 E Info update on test 6 TH 20.01.2012 Page 16-18, 30 F Update text and images 7 ØE 08.02.
www.jotron.com EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com Abbreviations and definitions BAUD Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second) BIT Short form of Binary Digit.
www.jotron.com LED Light Emitting Diode LUT Local User Terminal (Ground Station) MCA Marine and Coastguard Agency (UK) MCC Mission Control Centre NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) RCC Rescue Coordination Centre SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System SBM Shore Based Maintenance – as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ.
www.jotron.com IMPORTANT The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices. Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design.
www.jotron.com BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: Energizer Battery TYPE NO.: L91 Volts: 1.5 TRADE NAMES: ULTIMATE (L91) APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 14.5 g CHEMICAL SYSTEM: Lithium/Iron Disulfide DESIGNED FOR RECHARGE: No HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed. Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irritation.
www.jotron.com with water. However, the contents of the battery will react with water and form hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are recommended. A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries. Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burning lithium-iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide gas.
www.jotron.com - WARNING: Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature. Where accidental ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should include: - WARNING: (1) Keep away from small children. If swallowed, promptly see doctor. Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature.
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www.jotron.com TABLE OF CONTENT 10 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 TRON 60S/ GPS 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 1.2.3 EPIRB REGISTRATION 12 12 13 13 14 15 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 GENERAL 2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER 2.3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 2.5 BRACKETS 2.5.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 2.5.2 MANUAL BRACKET MB-60 18 18 18 18 18 19 19 19 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL 3.1.1 MAIN MODULE WITH ANTENNA 3.1.
www.jotron.com 6 PERIODICAL CONTROL 6.1 EVERY MONTH: 6.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH: 6.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR: 6.4 EVERY 5TH YEAR: 6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 2012 27 27 27 27 27 28 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK 7.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY 7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 7.2.
www.jotron.com 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Tron 60S/GPS is emergency equipment consisting of: • Tron 60S/GPS Cospas-Sarsat emergency EPIRB • One of the following brackets: • FB-60 - Automatic float free bracket • MB-60 - Manual bracket The Tron 60S/GPS EPIRB is developed to meet the regulations and rules for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Tron 60S/GPS meets the following specifications for 406 MHz EPIRBs for use in search and rescue operations at sea.
www.jotron.com No emergency signal is transmitted during the self-test. The battery of the EPIRB will last for at least 48 hours from activation of the EPIRB. 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Cospas-Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the introduction of the system more than 28000 persons have been rescued by the Cospas-Sarsat system (2009).
www.jotron.com 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION The location of the distress signal is determined by taking measurements of the doppler shift of the EPIRB frequency when the satellite first approach and then pass the EPIRB. The actual frequency is heard at the time of closest approach (TCA). Knowing the position of the satellite and using the received doppler signal information, it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 60S/GPS from the satellite at the TCA.
www.jotron.com Tron 60GPS has been designed to operate with the Cospas-Sarsat system and will enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional beacons. Please see below comparison between Tron 60S and Tron 60GPS depending on detection by polar orbiting or geostationary satellites. GPS position is updated every 5 minutes, and can also be tested in SELF TEST (On previous models, position updates was only allowed every 20 minutes and NOT allowed to be tested in SELF TEST) 1.2.
www.jotron.com USA REGISTRATION CARD For registration of the beacon, use this link: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov Follow instructions you see on your screen. Other registrations methods are mail or fax. Forms are ready with correct information and it may be downloaded from the above web site. The Emergency Contact information has to be accurate, especially regarding the telephone number, as this will be used to validate an alert.
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www.jotron.com 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 GENERAL Battery: Housing material: Dimensions: • Weight: • Height: • Max diameter: Compass safe distance: Temperature operating: Temperature storage: Operating life: Lithium/iron disulfide, 12V/2900 mAh, 5 years service life Glass reinforced Polycarbonate 680 gram 340 mm 128mm 0,85 m -20°C to + 55°C (-4°F to +131°F) -40°C to + 65°C (-22°F to +149°F) Minimum 48 hours at -20°C 2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER Frequency: 406.
www.jotron.com 2.5 BRACKETS 2.5.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 Materials: Luran S/ ABS Dimensions (hwd): (385 x 151 x 148) cm Weight: 850 g Release mechanism: Jotron HRU kit (part. no. 86218) 2.5.2 MANUAL BRACKET MB-60 Materials: PA6 + 30% fibre glas (Polyamide) Dimensions (hwd): (156x 134 x 98.
www.jotron.com 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL The Tron 60S/GPS consists of upper and lower housing mounted together with an equator ring with gasket. Tron 60S/GPS consists of the following main parts: • Main module with antenna • Battery pack 3.1.1 MAIN MODULE WITH ANTENNA The EPIRB module consists of: • The main board including all electronic circuitry and the main switch • Antenna with LED flash 3.1.
www.jotron.com 4 INSTALLATION WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON 4.1 BRACKETS Two different brackets are currently available for the Tron 60S/GPS. 4.1.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 When the Tron 60S/GPS is mounted in the float-free bracket, FB-60, it will operate as an automatic float free unit.
www.jotron.com 4.1.2 MANUAL BRACKET MB-60 When the Tron 60S/GPS is mounted in the MB-60 bracket, it will operate as a manual unit. This bracket is typically used to store the EPIRB inside the wheelhouse or other protected areas of the ship. When the Tron 60S/GPS is mounted in the MB-60 bracket, the EPIRB can be activated as described in 5.1.1, but the sea water contacts are deactivated in the bracket.
www.jotron.com 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER • REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER THE SATELLITE EPIRB IS OPERATED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A TEST Tron 60S/GPS is designed to be operated either manually or automatically. The EPIRB is always armed when located in the bracket. The EPIRB will automatically start to transmit when removed or ejected from the bracket and deployed into water.
www.jotron.com 5.1.2 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 WARNING The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-60 bracket when releasing top cover For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 7. It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
www.jotron.com 5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 1. The Tron 60S/GPS will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet). 2. Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket. 5.
www.jotron.com GPS TEST: NOTE: Limit this test to max. once/month as this test will reduce lifetime of EPIRB battery! The Tron60 GPS has maximum 60 GPS TESTs that can be performed during battery lifetime. 1. 2. 3. 4. Move Switch to TEST twice within 3 seconds and release EPIRB will BEEP shortly every 3 seconds until GPS position acquired OK = 2 BEEPS (see below description if Not OK) Normal SELFTEST is performed after successful GPS TEST and position transmitted on 406.037 MHz.
www.jotron.com 6 PERIODICAL CONTROL 6.1 Every month: • Test (see ch.5.3) What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121,5 and 406,037MHz, testing the output of the transmitter. While transmitting the test signal, the battery voltage, output power and phase lock is tested.
www.jotron.com 6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 2012 WARRANTY CLAIM Warranty claims are valid until 5 years from delivery from our warehouse. The warranty is valid as long as service and battery replacement are carried out by authorized Jotron distributors or agents. All products are warranted against workmanship and factory defect, in material. Any warranty claims must be sent to Jotron, in writing. Jotron reserve the right to decide whether a defective unit is within warranty terms and conditions.
www.jotron.com 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK If the EPIRB is fitted on a vessel which requires GMDSS compliant equipment, the EPIRB shall be serviced, tested and approved as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/ Circ.1039 guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years, or by the date of battery expiry, whichever comes first. 7.1.
www.jotron.com 7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT WARNING Only Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-60 BRACKET 1. Release and remove FB-60 top cover by removing the cotter pin (1). WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-60 bracket when releasing the top cover. Remove the EPIRB from the bracket. 2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot. See arrow for direction.
www.jotron.com 8 SPARE PARTS 86225 86218 85621 86559 Battery Pack, Tron 60S/Tron 60GPS Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) w/Bolt FB-60 FB-60, Float Free bracket MB-60, Manual Bracket NOTE: Keep the original satellite EPIRB packaging, since it may be needed if the EPIRB has to be shipped for servicing. UN requirements for shipping some batteries as hazardous goods require certain packaging standards and labelling 9 SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents.
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