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Table of Contents 

SECTION 1 - HOW THE PATHFINDER™

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 WORKS ___________________ 1

 

SECTION 2 - PREPARING TO INSTALL  ___________________________ 2

 

SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION ___________________________________ 4

 

SECTION 4 - OPERATION _____________________________________ 7

 

SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE  _________________________________ 11

 

APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS  _______________________________ 13

 

APPENDIX B - WARRANTY, NOTICES ___________________________ 14

 

 

 

 

 

 PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND 

NOTES CAREFULLY 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PathFinder3 SART-3

Page 1: ...PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL PathFinder 3 Search and Rescue Transponder Model No SART 3 Product No 2714 2714NH Y1 03 0170 Rev H ...

Page 2: ...ce The company has four divisions that collectively specialize in the provision of components subsystems and services that keep people safe improve communications and enhance the capability of aerospace and defense platforms CAUTION Before proceeding to install test or use your new ACR Electronics product please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety If you have questions regarding the c...

Page 3: ... SECTION 3 INSTALLATION___________________________________ 4 SECTION 4 OPERATION _____________________________________ 7 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE _________________________________ 11 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS _______________________________ 13 APPENDIX B WARRANTY NOTICES ___________________________ 14 PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY ...

Page 4: ...1 The ship s radar signal guides the rescuers directly to the SART A SART is a Search and Rescue Transponder that provides location information to search radars operating in the X band 9 2 9 5 GHz Once activated the SART detects the radar signal of the search craft and sends a series of response pulses to the radar of the search craft which in turn causes a series of 12 equally spaced arcs to appe...

Page 5: ...s When released the switch ring will return to the OFF position TEST mode is identical to ON mode and will generate a distress pattern on any radar within range Use TEST mode carefully to avoid false alarms To activate your SART in times of emergency turn the blue activation switch ring to the left into the test position and remove the red pull tab by pulling down on the lanyard attached to the ta...

Page 6: ...ontrols and indicators Antenna 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 ...

Page 7: ... emergency If the SART is hidden from view then labels should be used to show its position For inflatable life rafts the mounting bracket should be discarded to avoid the risk of damaging the life raft Vessel Mounting To deploy the PathFinder 3 on board a distressed vessel rather than a life raft hang SART near vertical as high as possible with a clear view of the horizon The SART must not be obsc...

Page 8: ... in figure 4 To install the PathFinder 3 Remove SART from its packaging and check for shipping damage Perform the SART test see Maintenance section for the procedure Select a position for SART Mounting allowing sufficient space for the assembly Drill holes to dimensions shown on Figure 4 Place bracket in position and secure to bulkhead as follows Remove the SART from the bracket Position bracket a...

Page 9: ...Y1 03 0170H 6 Figure 4 Installing the SART NOT TO SCALE ...

Page 10: ...e is repeated each time a radar signal interrogates or transmits a valid radar signal to the SART When the radar signal interrogation stops the SART automatically returns to the receive mode With a fully charged battery the SART will operate in receive mode for a minimum of 96 hours After this time period it will still respond to normal interrogation radar signals for an additional eight hours Act...

Page 11: ...iting for a valid interrogation by a radar signal Reply replying to a valid interrogation by a valid radar signal Test self test sequence that checks both indicator lights and the buzzer WARNING The SART must only be activated in situations of grave and imminent danger Figure 5 ...

Page 12: ...h 4 To lock pole 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 and place foot of pole in pocket at base of life raft 7 Use life raft ties to hold SART pole near vertical 8 Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable radar reflectors 9 ...

Page 13: ...upport using the additional lanyard loop provided see Figure 7 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 Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable radar reflectors Figure 7 1 Mete Minimu ...

Page 14: ...attery life to cover the next routine voyage 5 Ensure the safety lock is in place and the integrity seal is not broken Confidence check Push the switch ring to the left and into the test position and hold it there for 10 seconds Confirm the SART does either a or b below then release the switch a Beeps once and the red light flashes continuously every 4 seconds no Radar within range b Beeps and the...

Page 15: ...ttempt to change it If the SART has been used in an emergency or its integrity seal is broken then the SART must be returned for a battery change Battery Pack Replacement Regulations require that the battery pack be replaced every 5 years NOTE The battery pack must be replaced if the SART has been used in an emergency or if the SART has been activated inadvertently integrity seal broken WARNING Th...

Page 16: ...ectional within 2 dB Vertical beam width 12 5 Transmitter Frequency 9 2 GHz to 9 5 GHz Response delay 0 5 µs Forward sweep time 7 5 µs 1 0 µs Return sweep time 0 4 µs 0 1 µs Power output 400 mW EIRP Receiver Effective sensitivity 50 dBm Battery Receive mode operation 96 hours minimum Reply mode operation 8 hours continuous while being interrogated by an X band radar with a pulse repetition frequen...

Page 17: ...ILITY 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 place the warranty in effect register online at www acrelectronics com or return the attached card within 10 days Five years for the following products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS Notices ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a high quality ...

Page 18: ... Ively Road Farnborough Hampshire GU14 0LX United Kingdom EC Type Examination Module B Certificate No QQ MED 22 08 01R Bundesamt für Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie BSH Notified Body No 0735 Bernhard Nocht Str 78 20359 Hamburg Germany EC Quality System Module D Certificate No BSH 4613 05102 1251 09 Regulations and IMO Resolution A 694 17 IEC 61097 1 2007 06 Standards IMO Resolution A 802 19 IEC 60...

Page 19: ...e People s Republic of China are marked with a pollution control marking The following marking applies to ACR products This marking indicates that some homogeneous substance within the EIP contains toxic or hazardous substances or elements above the requirements listed in SJ T11363 2006 These substances are identified in Table 1 Environmentally Friendly Use Period The number in the marking shown a...

Page 20: ...中的数字 即上述图例中的 20 指电子信息产品环保使用期限 EFUP 电子信息产 品环保使用期限是指在正常使用的条件下 电子信息产品中含有的有毒 有害物质或元素不会 发生外泄或突变并导致对环境造成严重污染或对人身 财产造成严重损害的期限 注除根据中华人民共和国法规的强制性规定在此作出明示声明的以外 ACR Electronics Inc 对电子信息产品环保使用期限不作任何形式的陈述或保证 无论是明示或默示 并且不对电子信息产品环保使用期限的任何陈述或 保证 无论是明示或默示 承担任何责任 部件名称 有毒有害物质或元素 铅 Pb 汞 Hg 镉 Cd 六价铬 Cr6 多溴联苯 PBB 多溴二苯醚 PBDE 印刷电路板组件 X O O O O O 电池组件 X O O O O O 天线组件 X O O O O O O 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在SJ T11363 2006...

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