ACR Electronics GlobalFix 406 Product Support Manual Download Page 10

10

Y1-03-0157  Rev. T1

Material, EPIRB

High impact and UV resistant 
plastic

Color

Yellow

Weight

2.1 lbs.

Temperature Range

Operating

Class I

-40°C to +55°C 

Stowage

Class I

-50°C to +70°C

Mounting Case (Product No. 2742)

                                                         
Construction       

White High Impact and UV resistant 
plastic 

Size

6.5" x 17.1"  (16.51 cm x 43.4 cm)

Release System

Hydrostatic with manual override

Hydrostatic Release Kits

                                        
No. 9367

GlobalFix™ 406

Optional Mounting Brackets are available for Product No. 2742.

                                                                                                       
Construction

White High Impact and UV resistant 
plastic

Size

5.3" x 6.9"  (13.5 cm x 17.5 cm)

E

PIRB BLOCK DIAGRAM

FIGURE 3

USER /

PROGRAMMING

INTERFACE

MCP

406 / 121.5 MHz

RF

AMPLIFIER

15

Y1-03-0157  Rev. T1

1)

Returning the thumb switch to the original OFF position.

If automatically activated:
1)

Removing the beacon from the water. The beacon normally takes
up to 12 seconds to deactivate, or

2)

Placing the beacon back into the release bracket.

3.5.2

If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated,
remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the
battery to disable the unit.  Return it to a service center for repair.

3.6

TEST

3.6.1

The 

GlobalFix™ 406

 can be tested in or out of the release bracket.

A Self Test is initiated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical
position and holding it in this position for at least two seconds.  The
initiation of the test is indicated by a beep and the simultaneous
lighting of the red LED.

The sequence of tests is:
1.  Check Data Integrity...................Beep and lights up red LED if passed

.....................................................Stop if failed

2.  Check 406 MHz Synthesizer ......Beep and lights up red LED if passed

.....................................................Stop if failed

3.  Check RF Power/Battery ............Beep and lights up red LED if passed

.....................................................Stop if failed

4.  Check internal GPS ....................Beep and lights up red LED if passed

.....................................................Stop if failed

5.  Turn on green LED to indicate Successful Test.
6.  Flash Strobe Light to test Strobe.

If all of the above occurs, the test has been successful.

NOTE: The homing beacon at 121.5 MHz is inhibited during self test.

3.6.2

It is strongly recommended to test the 

GlobalFix™ 406

 

on a Monthly

basis.

Summary of Contents for GlobalFix 406

Page 1: ...ency Position Indicating Radio Beacon FCC Type Accepted Product No 2742 Cat I Product No 2744 Cat II Owner Vessel Radio CallSign ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Fl 33312 1 954...

Page 2: ...r is transferring the beacon to a new owner the current owner is required to inform the national authority by letter facsimile or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owne...

Page 3: ...Administration or other national authority It is the user s responsibility to fill out and mail the enclosed registration form to the appropriate agency of the country under which the vessel is regist...

Page 4: ...the strobe indicating a successful test During self test an actual satellite message is transmitted while certain key performance parameters are measured and recorded The self test message is modifie...

Page 5: ...x 406 transmits an encoded phase modulated radio signal to the satellite portion of the COSPAS SARSAT System The system was developed and implemented by the COSPAS SARSAT Partners Russian Federation C...

Page 6: ...mation is immediately forwarded to an appropriate maritime Rescue Coordination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces 1 3 5 The COSPAS SARSAT System includes 36 LEOSAR LUT stations...

Page 7: ...false alarm it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities The information that should be reported includes the satellite EPIRB Unique Identifier Number UIN date time duration and c...

Page 8: ...opening on the spring and mounting bracket Insert the new hydrostatic release assembly in place by engaging it to the opening of the ejection spring and case When servicing the HRU ACR strongly recomm...

Page 9: ...NTENANCE Check antenna for tightness 4 1 At least every ninety days the float free mounting bracket and GlobalFix 406 EPIRB should be inspected for deterioration and or buildup that may affect the fun...

Page 10: ...continues to operate after it has been deactivated remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit Return it to a service center for repair 3 6 TEST 3 6 1...

Page 11: ...nna tightly onto unit 2 1 MOUNTING LOCATION Product No 2742 2 1 1 The GlobalFix 406 float off mounting bracket should be mounted securely to a vertical or horizontal surface the mount has predrilled h...

Page 12: ...1 The GlobalFix 406 Beacon Model 2742 is designed to be automatically deployed and activated The GlobalFix 406 may also be hand held on the deck of vessels or floated in water and attached to a raft...

Reviews: