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PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL

GLOBALFIX™ iPRO
406 MHz GPS EPIRB //

Model No.: RLB-36
Product No.: 2846.0, 2848.0
Y1-03-0233 Rev. F

Summary of Contents for GlobalFix iPRO RLB-36

Page 1: ...PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL GLOBALFIX iPRO 406 MHz GPS EPIRB Model No RLB 36 Product No 2846 0 2848 0 Y1 03 0233 Rev F...

Page 2: ...ly Asked Questions FAQs section for further information or call our Technical Service Department The website address is www acrelectronics com If in the future you lose this manual you may access and...

Page 3: ...ACE SPECIAL ICONS______________________________ 29 APPENDIX C USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION___________ 30 APPENDIX D USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF TEST ____________ 33 A...

Page 4: ...able to determine which country s database will have your registration information SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon the name and type of vessel that you ha...

Page 5: ...o register is online at www beaconregistration noaa gov 2 Faxing a registration is also acceptable Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form NOTE Do not confuse t...

Page 6: ...ww 406registration com To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country view the UIN label on the back of the unit In the event that the beacon is not programmed for your country the sa...

Page 7: ...s message is sent to Cospas Sarsat satellites and in turn the distress message is relayed to SAR The distress message contains important information about the beacon and its owner Additional informati...

Page 8: ...re Activation switch with Witness Tab The activation switch embodies a special patented method of activating a beacon Refer to a subsequent section of this manual for how to activate the beacon Extern...

Page 9: ...3 Rev F 8 GPS Interface Internal GPS Receiver Activation Test Switch Red LED Digital Display Screen OFF READY Position TEST Position ON TRANSMITTING Position Top View Switch Positions Strobes Antenna...

Page 10: ...Release Unit HRU GPS Interface Cable Front cover hook detent Release Latch Antenna hook Water Sensor Deactivation Magnet Category 2 LowPro 3 Bracket Category 1 SeaShelter 3 Bracket Front Cover Release...

Page 11: ...has not been successfully downloaded into the beacon the digital display will give you tips like GIVE CLEAR VIEW TO SKY In Self Test the display illustrates the test result of each step with indicati...

Page 12: ...ls or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided Category II beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket Two conditions must be met for a Category...

Page 13: ...longer in its bracket and when continuity is created by water between two of the top cap screws an activation circuit is completed NOTE Transmission of the 121 5 MHz and 406 MHz signals will not occur...

Page 14: ...gory I or II beacon MANUALLY activates with the following sequence 1 Remove the beacon from its bracket 2 Activation method one Place beacon in water 3 Activation method two Lift the switch to a verti...

Page 15: ...sion either by floating it resting it or holding it in this position Manually activate the beacon if it has not been automatically activated 5 Turning off the beacon If your beacon was manually activa...

Page 16: ...it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities The information that should be reported includes The EPIRB 15 digit Unique Identifier Number UIN Time and date Duration and cause of a...

Page 17: ...e calendar as seen below 2 Mounting location The selection of a mounting location will vary from vessel to vessel Beacons should be protected from outside influences while being readily accessible at...

Page 18: ...Avoid mounting locations that subject the bracket to breaking waves Avoid mounting locations that do not provide protection from harmful UV rays of the sun The bracket must be mounted facing inboard t...

Page 19: ...at the bottom of the base The lid is tethered to the base to help prevent loss Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket It is not necessary to remove the HydroFix Hydrostatic Release Uni...

Page 20: ...ur pre drilled screw holes to use for securing the bracket to a flat surface Remove the beacon from the bracket To do this while holding the assembly lift the latch to release bracket pressure from th...

Page 21: ...n it that must be aligned with the two notches on the Category II beacon bezel The connector is then gently inserted downward into place and turned 90 to lock the connector into the bezel If the exter...

Page 22: ...be inspected for deterioration and or residue buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release Part of the visual check includes checking the antenna for tightness Clean the be...

Page 23: ...electronics com hazmat default htm In the case of the RLB 36 the product contains small batteries that are non hazardous However regulations can change Be advised that it is best to verify the shippin...

Page 24: ...lost or stolen Contact NOAA at 888 212 7283 212 SAVE or your national authority with the following information o Police department name o Police department phone number o Police case number If your E...

Page 25: ...bracket to malfunction Check the date of manufacture on the new HRU Follow the instructions that accompany the HydroFix for marking the next expiry date and for selecting the correct rod adapter for t...

Page 26: ...o not exceed sixty 60 Self Test cycles limit in the five year life of the battery to conserve the battery for emergency use The functional Self Test is initiated by momentarily lifting the Activation...

Page 27: ...beacon owner wishes to verify internal GPS engine viability An extended GPS test may be invoked by holding the switch in test position for 10 seconds after Self Test completes The display will show th...

Page 28: ...lead to a faster rescue Since the last valid GPS position data may stay in the memory for up to 4 hours the user should take care to make sure that the GPS position data stored is accurate This can b...

Page 29: ...s Sarsat emergency system When the beacon is turned on the internal GPS is immediately turned on and it attempts to acquire positional coordinates GPS coordinates can be acquired any time that the GPS...

Page 30: ...the ACR website at www acrelectronics com APPENDIX B USER INTERFACE SPECIAL ICONS Characters displayed during beacon operation include the following The battery gauge appears on certain screens to ind...

Page 31: ...performance i e greatest likelihood of acquiring coordinates position the beacon so that it has a clear view of the sky The system reminds you that for optimum transmission of the emergency message al...

Page 32: ...n available Updated GPS coordinates are sent every twenty minutes The system reports recently acquired GPS coordinates You may be able to communicate the coordinates to SAR or other persons assisting...

Page 33: ...dinates have been sent If accompanied by a red LED flash the GPS coordinates have not been sent NOTE If GPS coordinates were not sent the system will continue to attempt to acquire the data and add it...

Page 34: ...battery life is greater than 48 hours at 20 C the test passes The first test checks the available hours of battery life battery witness seal If remaining battery life is less than 48 hours at 20 C the...

Page 35: ...test passes The sixth test checks four LEDs collectively the LED strobe for functionality If all LEDs are not working the test fails If all six tests pass the system advises you that Self Test passed...

Page 36: ...t failed The system advises you to seek service from an authorized Service Center Not only should the beacon be fixed immediately it also should not be placed into service until the problem is address...

Page 37: ...y 100 seconds while the GPS is acquiring data The system informs you that the beacon has passed the extended GPS test This message appears if the extended GPS test has passed The display indicates tha...

Page 38: ...DEJA RDBLZ ON HASTA RESCA EPIRB AN BIS HILFE LASCI EPIRB ON KEEP EPIRB UP RIGHT TENIR RLS VERT TEN LA RDBLZ RECTA EPIRB AUFR HALT TENGA DRITO BATT 48HR BATT 48HR BAT 48 HR BATT 48H BATT 48HR MEM MEM...

Page 39: ...oordination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces The addition of the GEOSAR satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event This satellite system has no Doppl...

Page 40: ...to 131 F Class 2 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F Class 2 406 MHz TRANSMITTER Frequency 406 037 MHz Power output 5 W Digital message format Standard location protocol for the USA Beacon can be reprogrammed...

Page 41: ...KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages To...

Page 42: ...EC Type Examination Module B Certificate No BSH 4612 5060959 08 EC Quality System Module D Certificate No BSH 4613 05102 1251 09 Regulations and IMO Resolution A 662 16 ITU R M 633 2 05 00 Standards I...

Page 43: ...ed and tested annually in accordance with ServiceInterval MSC Circ 1040 Shore based maintenance of all satellite EPIRBs should be carried out at intervals not exceeding 5 years It is recommended that...

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