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• During reassembly of GPS 

equipped models, ensure the 
GPS antenna cable is located 
in the deeper groove as 
shown opposite and carefully 
align the  Helix antenna 
protruding from the leading 
edge of the pcb with the 
corresponding cavity 
provided in the cap.

• See video clip 04

• Ensure that the spring washer is 
in place beneath the antenna 
retention nut before tightening to 
95cNm (0.95Nm) using a 7mm 
socket driver.

Summary of Contents for Accusat MT403

Page 1: ...1 GME MT40X Series EPIRBs Service Program...

Page 2: ...MT401 manually water activated EPIRB LiSO2 batteries MT403 manually water activated EPIRB LiMnO2 batteries MT403G manually water activated EPIRB integral GPS LiMnO2 batteries MT401FF float free EPIRB...

Page 3: ...3 APPLICABLE MANUALS...

Page 4: ...teries separate but the kits will be delivered with batteries fitted inside the Lower Chassis For reasons of economy the service kit is delivered with both coloured covers and both types of switch sli...

Page 5: ...5 MT401SVC...

Page 6: ...6 MT403SVC...

Page 7: ...7 MT403GSVC Note the different cap assembly...

Page 8: ...8 Tools And Equipment Philips Screwdriver Size 1 Hex Driver 7mm Anti static Mat wrist strap Torque Screwdriver GME Dealer Leak Test Kit P N MT400DTK...

Page 9: ...time of housings battery replacement also requires replacement of the plastic housings and the antenna This procedure involves several steps as listed in the next Slide individual description of opera...

Page 10: ...Battery Pack Replacement Cap Disassembly Cap Assembly Replacement of desiccant Chassis Assembly Leak Test Slide switch and cover Installation Security seal replacement External labelling replacement...

Page 11: ...rom physical or environmental abuse which may indicate potential board component damage Correct electrical operation of the EPIRB is assessed Carry out the inspections as outlined with the Emergency B...

Page 12: ...s tight and rocking the top case may be necessary In extreme cases apply air pressure to the leak test hole to separate the cap from the lower chassis refer to Leak Test section NOTE For water activat...

Page 13: ...l chassis Only the first five 5 characters are significant for the purposes of determining which service kit type is to be used i e MT400 MT401 MT403 or MT403G WARNING Is imperative that the correct b...

Page 14: ...the battery expiry on the exterior of the beacon See video clip 02 Note Depending on model and or build date of the EPIRB this information is either ink stamped directly onto the battery pack assembly...

Page 15: ...sconnect the battery s fly lead from the PCB by first squeezing the latch release lever on the connector then withdrawing the connector housing vertically away from the printed circuit board Do not be...

Page 16: ...Separate the antenna from the cap Discard both the antenna and the o ring seal Carefully withdraw the PCB from the cap and place it on an antistatic surface discarding the plastic cap assembly See vi...

Page 17: ...d out by following the disassembly operations in reverse sequence also noting Only new parts supplied with the Service Kit must be used Place each pcb edge into the guide slot before inserting into th...

Page 18: ...as shown opposite and carefully align the Helix antenna protruding from the leading edge of the pcb with the corresponding cavity provided in the cap See video clip 04 Ensure that the spring washer i...

Page 19: ...usly retained the sachet in place Remove the desiccant sachet from the sealed bag in which it was provided and carefully remove the cover strip from the double sided adhesive strip on the back Firmly...

Page 20: ...this matter Whichever tool is used ensure that it does not damage the face of the o ring seal There is only one correct orientation with which the cap and lower chassis will correctly mate Ensure that...

Page 21: ...CB module engage centrally within the respective guides provided on the top face of the battery pack Failure to do so will result in the PCB unacceptably flexing when the cap and lower chassis are ass...

Page 22: ...xture apply dry air at a pressure of 1 0 bar 0 1 bar to the leak test hole For operation of the Dealer Leak Test Kit operation refer to the included instructions Part 310463 Completely submerse the EP...

Page 23: ...icient but not excessive silicon sealer into the leak test hole to promote a good seal Use only a neutral cure i e not acidic silicon sealant Immediately insert then tighten the test hole sealing scre...

Page 24: ...and Cover Slide Switch Track MT400 type has OFF MT401 MT403 type has READY Push the switch slider onto a slider track appropriate to the beacon model type Leave this hole exposed when fitting switch s...

Page 25: ...body requires Yellow Switch Cover Slider track reads READY Orange EPIRB body requires Orange Switch Cover Slider track reads OFF Locate the switch and slider track so that the Front Tab on the track f...

Page 26: ...p holding the switch cover in place Insert and tighten the retention screw to a torque of 50cNm 0 5Nm Note Move the slider switch to the OFF READY position within 45 seconds to avoid LIVE transmission...

Page 27: ...attack the plastics Carefully place the replacement seal ensuring that the two tabs on the switch mechanism fall within the cut out slot Press down on the seal to ensure good and complete contact with...

Page 28: ...m NOTE for USA only If a new chassis is being used it is necessary to apply a NOAA registration label P N 400732 over the heat shrink retaining the lanyard beacon front activation instruction side Ver...

Page 29: ...external label Run the Dealer Programmer Software DS0023 6 27 or later Select View and Print which is a read only operation View and Verify the unit information Select label print icon Locate the fiel...

Page 30: ...ly 1M across the water activation contacts Verify that this initiates a self test operation For water activated models return the beacon to its mounting bracket Note insertion into bracket may result...

Page 31: ...lastic bag included as part the MT400 series battery service kit if being returned out of bracket Where this bag is not available another similar sealable bag should be sourced The MT40X series EPIRBs...

Page 32: ...32 GME MT40X Series EPIRBs Service Program Standard Communications GME Pty Ltd...

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