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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR PathFinder

TM

3

 Search and Rescue 

Transponder (SART).  The combination of computer aided design; high quality raw materials 
and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a superior product.  The Test Facility at ACR can 
reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man.  This assures that the 
products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment.  With proper care 
and maintenance, your SART will be in service for years to come. 
 
ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the international Standard for Quality. 
 
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the PathFinder

TM

SART, hereinafter referred to as the SART.  This manual also describes the characteristics and 
details of the SART system.  This SART has been tested and approved to IEC 1097-1 standards 
and meets IMO RES A.802(19).  This device complies with the GMDSS provisions of Part 80 of 
the FCC rules.  Meets EC Council Directive 96/98/EC for ship wheel approval. 
 

Table of Contents

 

 

Warning notice..............................................................................................................................3 

1.0 SART 

Overview................................................................................................................4 

2.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................5 

3.0 Vessel 

name ......................................................................................................................7 

4.0 

Life raft stowage ...............................................................................................................8 

5.0 Activation..........................................................................................................................8 

6.0 

Sequence of Operations ....................................................................................................9 

7.0 

Pole mounted SART .......................................................................................................10 

8.0 Hanging 

SART................................................................................................................11 

9.0 

Vessel Mounting / Ship installation................................................................................12 

10.0 

Testing and Maintenance ................................................................................................14 

11.0 Servicing .........................................................................................................................15 

12.0 

Battery Pack Replacement ..............................................................................................15 

13.0 Transportation .................................................................................................................16 

14.0 Technical 

Specifications .................................................................................................16 

15.0 Warranty 

Information .....................................................................................................18 

16.0 

Declaration of conformity...............................................................................................19

Y1-03-0170 Rev. B 

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Summary of Contents for PATHFINDER 3

Page 1: ...Product No 2714 FCC ID B66ACR SART PF 3 Search and Rescue Transponder SART ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Fl 33312 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www acrelectronics com E...

Page 2: ...intenance instructions for the PathFinderTM 3 SART hereinafter referred to as the SART This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the SART system This SART has been tested and appro...

Page 3: ...Y1 03 0170 Rev B 3...

Page 4: ...carried to the life raft in an emergency During an emergency simply switch the SART on When a vessel or aircraft with marine X band Radar comes within 5 to 7 nautical miles of the life raft the SART...

Page 5: ...3 SART The blue activation switch ring is located under the white top cap Located in the middle of the switch ring is a red pull tab that must be removed to activate your SART The pull tab locks the s...

Page 6: ...a Pull Tab Lock Activation Switch Ring Pull Tab Control and Battery Housing Hanging Lanyard Lanyard Spool Telescopic Pole Rotate bottom cap to release lanyard and telescopic pole Figure 2 Y1 03 0170 R...

Page 7: ...This can be done as follows Using an indelible pen With an indelible pen you can write the vessel name directly onto the SART Note however that some indelible inks will fade when exposed to strong sun...

Page 8: ...RT Apply paint to SART 5 0 Activation Remove the SART from the bracket Activation of the SART is completed by using the three position switch ring TEST OFF ON as shown in figure 4 1 Turn the Blue acti...

Page 9: ...to hear the buzzer After about one second the SART goes to Receive Mode The SART remains in the Receive Mode until it detects a radar pulse It then switches to the Reply Mode and transmits a series o...

Page 10: ...e in position pull firmly across pole joints while twisting slightly 5 Tie Lanyard to life raft to allow retrieval should the SART fall into the water 6 Push SART through life raft observation port an...

Page 11: ...additional lanyard loop provided See figure 6 2 Loop the lanyard through the support strap in the life raft and secure firmly 3 The SART should be as high as possible and at least 1m above sea level E...

Page 12: ...t as it will depend on the bulkhead material and its thickness Bracket mounting holes and SART mounting details are shown in figure 7 To install SART Remove SART from its packaging and check for shipp...

Page 13: ...NOT TO SCALE Figure 7 Installing the SART Y1 03 0170 Rev B 13...

Page 14: ...ly every 4 seconds no Radar within range b Beeps and the red light flashes every 1 second Answering Radar Multiple SART Interrogation Test If your vessel has two PathFinderTM 3 SARTs on board they may...

Page 15: ...e Manager at the address given in the front of this manual When returning your SART ensure you follow the transportation instructions on page 16 12 0 Battery Pack Replacement Regulations require that...

Page 16: ...tick a Miscellaneous 9 label on the box see figure 9 4 Write your name and address on the box 5 Check with your local transportation authority for additional or different requirements Contact your sup...

Page 17: ...ply mode operation 8 hours continuous while being interrogated by an X band radar with a pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz at extreme temperatures Battery life 5 years Environmental Operating temper...

Page 18: ...ized service center It will be returned via collect shipping The warranty is void if the unit has been damaged through accident misuse improper installation or during transportation The warranty is al...

Page 19: ...escue Transponder ACR PathFinderTM 3 Notified Body BSH Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Type Examination IEC 1097 1 IEC 60945 ITU R M628 3 Standard s IMO RES A802 19 FCC Part 80 Manufacturer A...

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