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Overboard Recovery 

Communications Apparatus 

(ORCA

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TX-104 User’s Guide  

Summary of Contents for ORCA TX-104

Page 1: ...Overboard Recovery Communications Apparatus ORCA TX 104 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...2 BriarTek Inc Technical Support 703 548 7892 Email support briartek com URL www briartek com 2011 BriarTek Incorporated ...

Page 3: ...r light DML E Battery door F Antenna tip holder Modes The TX104 has three modes ARMED Each transmitter is ARMED after a 3 volt CR123 lithium battery is correctly installed TRANSMIT The transmitter goes from ARMED to TRANSMIT mode when it is automatically activated by submerging it in saltwater for a minimum of 3 seconds or when it is manually activated Note the transmitter can be factory programme...

Page 4: ...bmerged in saltwater for at least 3 seconds All Clear deactivate transmitter When the MOB is recovered align the antenna tip embedded magnet with the manual activation deactivation recess This sends an ALL CLEAR message to the receiver and returns the transmitter to the ARMED mode Wearing the transmitter THE TRANSMITTER MUST BE WORN SO THAT THE WATER SENSORS ARE UNDER WATER AND WET AND THE ANTENNA...

Page 5: ...ivation recess 4 If the light turns on and remains on solid for approximately 5 seconds the battery is useable If the light flashes on and off for 5 seconds the battery is not useable and must be replaced Use the following steps to replace battery 1 Using a 1 size Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the crosshead screw on the battery door See figure 6 on following page 2 Remove battery door 3 Remove...

Page 6: ...ttery Life One year Armed mode 24 hours continuous once activated Transmit mode Activation manual or saltwater Current Draw Armed 15 uA Transmit high power 185mA Transmit low power 80mA Modulation Frequency 121 5 MHz 25 5 inch 64 75 cm external antenna with strain relief the length can be modified based on user needs Operating Temperature 20º C 4º F to 70º C 158º F Storage Temperature 40º C 40º F ...

Page 7: ...from the date the component is purchased For an exchange of the product please contact BriarTek at 703 548 7892 or on the web at www briartek com and a customer service representative will provide the necessary instructions This warranty is void if any component has been subject to misuse or improper installation by a non BriarTek employee or a non BriarTek certified technician or has been repaire...

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