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Tron 40VDR AIS 

Float-free EPIRB with VDR storage 

User manual 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Page 1: ...Tron 40VDR AIS Float free EPIRB with VDR storage User manual...

Page 2: ...e EPIRB out of the bracket 4 Pull the red tab 5 Push the switch to activate the EPIRB 6 Unclip and release the lanyard 7 Tie the lanyard to yourself or to the life raft The strobe light will start fla...

Page 3: ...et 30 4 3 VDR storage module 31 4 4 Return Link Service RLS 31 5 Registration Installation and mounting 32 5 1 Registration of the EPIRB 32 5 2 Change of ownership 33 5 3 Installation 33 5 4 Bracket i...

Page 4: ...45 7 7 Brackets 45 7 8 Battery information 46 7 9 Cospas Sarsat system 47 7 10 AIS system 49 7 11 121 5 MHz homing signal 50 7 12 Position receiver GNSS 50 7 13 RLS system 51 8 Spare parts warranty an...

Page 5: ...mation contained within this manual has been verified and is to Jotron s knowledge correct Jotron reserves the right to make changes to any product s or module s described herein to improve design fun...

Page 6: ...jotron com Page 6 of 56 3 Operating instructions 3 1 Manual activation To activate the EPIRB follow these steps 1 Remove pull tab 2 Push switch Use only in emergency...

Page 7: ...ndicator light descriptions Off The LED is off On The LED is on Triple flash The LED flashes fast in sequences of 3 consecutive flashes Steady flash The LED flashes periodically with a long flash Mult...

Page 8: ...will be transmitted 60 seconds after activation This is indicated with a triple flash After approximately 4 5 minutes the first AIS signal is transmitted This is indicated with a double flash At the...

Page 9: ...ion achieved Steady flashes 3 2 3 RLS indicator if enabled Confirmation that the distress signal has been detected and received See chapters 4 4 and 7 13 for more information RLS indicator Waiting for...

Page 10: ...the bracket when it has reached a depth of 2 4 meters 6 13 feet and start transmitting when it has reached the surface The transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water and dri...

Page 11: ...the best distress signal performance when floating in the sea but there may be situations where the EPIRB is activated elsewhere To optimize the performance in these situations please follow the instr...

Page 12: ...4 1 In life raft Try to keep the EPIRBs view of the sky unobstructed It is not recommended to operate the EPIRB under the life raft cover if it is made of materials that may obstruct the signals Keep...

Page 13: ...erate the EPIRB under the lifeboat canopy if it is made of materials that may obstruct the signals Keep the antenna facing upwards 3 4 3 Onboard ship Keep the EPIRB in an open space Do not place the E...

Page 14: ...self test move the switch to test position and hold until the test indicator light is on During the normal self test the main functionality of the EPIRB is tested A test signal is transmitted on all f...

Page 15: ...ble in section 3 5 3 Test sequence Position indicator RLS indicator Test indicator Strobe light Self test started On Signals transmitted Multiple short off periods RLS enabled On for 1 second Extended...

Page 16: ...to test position and release when the white test indicator lights up The white test indicator LED will light up and the green GNSS indicator LED will start flashing in sequences of 3 fast flashes Thi...

Page 17: ...module the test indicator LED will start flashing at the end of the test For fault codes see the table in section 3 5 3 Note that the extended self test can only be performed 60 times After that the...

Page 18: ...On Signals transmitted Multiple short off periods RLS enabled On for 1 second Extended self test successful One flash If one of the above tests are unsuccessful the remaining test sequences will not b...

Page 19: ...Maximum number of extended self tests exceeded 8 9 10 Other faults 3 5 4 Test failure descriptions and corrective actions 3 5 4 1 Battery failure This indicates that the battery capacity is too low or...

Page 20: ...und minimum 30 cm and with a free view of the sky and try again Contact your service partner if this does not help 3 5 4 4 Maximum number of extended self tests exceeded The extended self test uses a...

Page 21: ...together with the text messages Normally AIS stations will suppress AIS SART test messages but can be configured to display the test information If an AIS installation is going to be used to verify AI...

Page 22: ...ss situation which has been resolved and you no longer require assistance deactivate your EPIRB and contact the nearest SAR authorities to provide them with the following information EPIRB ID number 1...

Page 23: ...ght See chapter 7 9 for more details on the Cospas Sarsat system Main parts of the Tron 40VDR AIS Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB FB 40 or FBH 40 Float free bracket VDR storage module The EPIRB is buoyant and is...

Page 24: ...jotron com Page 24 of 56 4 1 Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB...

Page 25: ...rforming normal and GNSS self tests The pull tab is removed by pulling firmly upwards It can be re fitted and used after it has been removed The switch has 3 positions ON position to the left Auto Rea...

Page 26: ...dicator panel The indicator panel consist of 3 LED indicators with associated icons See the tables below for descriptions Indicator panel icons Icons Description Position green LED RLS blue LED Test w...

Page 27: ...e strobe light and the IR light will flash synchronously 4 1 4 Lanyard A lanyard is located on the right side of the EPIRB clipped onto the equator belt The purpose of the lanyard is to secure the EPI...

Page 28: ...t is necessary to have both hands free e g when climbing a ladder The wrist strap can be pulled out of its pocket and your hand can be placed through it Note that it is not possible to put the wrist s...

Page 29: ...the date of manufacture DOM EPIRB serial number and AIS User ID The section showing the TAC number and RLS information is filled out by the dealer or supplier depending on the chosen protocol The TAC...

Page 30: ...protection label included in the box 4 2 FB 40 or FBH 40 Bracket The float free brackets FB 40 or FBH 40 are covered brackets with a HRU which will release the EPIRB if the bracket is submerged to a...

Page 31: ...f connection 4 4 Return Link Service RLS This EPIRB has the capability to use the RLS feature which is available in the Galileo navigation satellite system The RLS feature is an indication that confir...

Page 32: ...formation about your country s registration requirements please consult the list of Beacon Registration Contacts on www 406registration com From the factory this EPIRB has been programmed with Norwegi...

Page 33: ...l ladder The bracket should if possible be installed in a position that will provide as clear a view of the sky as is practical orientated to facilitate satellite reception Do not install or operate t...

Page 34: ...t head with material quality of A4 AISI 316 There shall not be used any washer under the screw heads A washer can block the catapult from releasing For the pre mounted vibration dampers to work proper...

Page 35: ...he battery housing correct on the bracket base and gently press the EPIRB into the stability clip 3 Place the cover by fitting it from the bottom first Mount the locking pin to securely hold the cover...

Page 36: ...is mounted incorrect or on an uneven surface the bracket will be in tension This may lead to communication problems between VDR storage and docking station due to poor contact and in worst case may l...

Page 37: ...front cover off and try again 3 Make sure the locking pin is mounted the correct way 6 Testing and maintenance To ensure reliability and to minimize the risk of false distress alerting it is importan...

Page 38: ...tails 6 2 Every 3 months Perform an extended self test instead of the monthly normal self test See chapter 3 5 2 6 3 Every 12 months Remove and clean old grease from both the docking and the storage m...

Page 39: ...orm complete SBM service or replace the complete EPIRB See chapter 6 8 The interval is 4 or 5 years dependent on the flag state administration 6 6 Every 10 years Due to the harsh environment the EPIRB...

Page 40: ...rostatic unit while continuing holding down the spring loaded bracket plate and sliding the unit into its locking slot 4 Mount the EPIRB in the bracket See chapter 5 5 for instructions Only Jotron HRU...

Page 41: ...based maintenance of EPIRBs should be carried out in accordance with IMO guidelines as set out in MSC Circ 1039 as amended SBM shall be performed latest by the date indicated on the SBM label on the E...

Page 42: ...expiry date can be found on a label located on the right side of the battery housing behind the lanyard The battery must be replaced within the end of the indicated month and year However Jotron stro...

Page 43: ...5 MHz homing transmitter Housing material Glass reinforced polycarbonate Height 397 mm Width 200 mm Weight 2 1 kg Standard compass safe distance 0 8 m Steering compass safe distance 0 6 m Battery oper...

Page 44: ...erm stability Less than 10 9 Residual noise Less than 3x10 9 Bit rate 400 b s Antenna Omni directional 7 4 GNSS receiver Navigation device Supported GNSS constellations GPS GLONASS Galileo Antenna pol...

Page 45: ...t free bracket FB 40 Material Glass reinforced ASA Dimensions 215 x 553 x 236 mm Weight 3 3 kg Release mechanism Jotron HRU kit Storage and operation temperatures 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F 7 7 2 FBH...

Page 46: ...the product The batteries in this EPIRB are sealed units which are not hazardous when used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer Under normal conditions of use the batteries are hermeti...

Page 47: ...quantities of lithium batteries such as a warehouse lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles The battery can explode or leak and cause burns if it is disassembled charged in...

Page 48: ...itude earth orbit MEOSAR that process and or relay signals transmitted by beacons Local user terminals LUT that receives and processes the signals from the satellites Mission control centers MCC that...

Page 49: ...as sarsat int en 7 10 AIS system The EPIRB is capable of transmitting alert messages compatible with the Automatic Identification Systems AIS found onboard all SOLAS vessels and many other vessels The...

Page 50: ...als from GPS GLONASS and Galileo satellite systems The position is encoded by the message generator of the EPIRB and transmitted to the Cospas Sarsat satellites The GNSS position and the position calc...

Page 51: ...int en pro and look for the link Beacon Message Decode Program to check if you have an RLS protocol coded in your EPIRB The RLS feature is designed to send an acknowledgment to the user in less than 3...

Page 52: ...y will not apply 8 3 Warranty All Jotron products are warranted against factory defects in materials and or workmanship during the warranty period Refer to the sales terms and conditions for specific...

Page 53: ...any Jotron product that occurs externally from a Jotron authorized facility and or is handled by someone other than an authorized training and certified person 8 4 1 Service agents Refer to jotron com...

Page 54: ...D International Beacon Registration Database IEC International ElectrotechnicalCommission IMO International Maritime Organization LED Light Emitting Diode LEOSAR Low Earth Orbiting Search and Rescue L...

Page 55: ...06 21 First release EJ B 15 09 21 Updated chapter 3 1 6 and tables in 5 5 1 and 5 5 2 EJ C 27 09 21 Corrected wrong reference EJ D 15 10 21 Updated descriptions on expiry dates in chapter 6 EJ E 10 12...

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