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3.1.3

 

Indicator panel 

 

 
The indicator panel consist of 3 LED indicator lights with associated icons. 

See the tables below for descriptions and possible statuses 
 

Indicator panel icons 

Icons 

 

 

 

Description 

GNSS (green light) 

RLS (blue light)  Test (white light) 

 
 

 

The blue RLS indicator will only be active if the EPIRB has 

enabled the RLS protocol. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Tron 40AIS

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

Page 2: ...move the front cover 3 Take the 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 T...

Page 3: ...the EPIRB in the bracket 19 4 6 Fitting the front cover 21 5 Operating instructions 23 5 1 Manual activation 23 5 2 Indicator descriptions 24 5 3 Automatic activation 26 5 4 Operating scenarios 26 5...

Page 4: ...ets 42 7 7 Battery information 43 7 8 Cospas Sarsat system 45 7 9 AIS system 46 7 10 121 5 MHz homing signal 46 7 11 GNSS 47 7 12 RLS system 47 8 Spare parts warranty and disposal 48 8 1 Accessories a...

Page 5: ...n 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 function or reliability w...

Page 6: ...search and rescue authorities in a distress situation When activated the EPIRB will transmit a signal which includes the ID of the ship in distress and the position of the EPIRB The top flash will sta...

Page 7: ...jotron com Page 7 of 52 3 1 Tron 40AIS EPIRB...

Page 8: ...g loaded and will move to ON position when pushed if the pull tab is removed Switch position icons Icons Description ON Normal and GNSS self test 3 1 2 Pull tab A pull tab is located above the switch...

Page 9: ...LED indicator lights with associated icons See the tables below for descriptions and possible statuses Indicator panel icons Icons Description GNSS green light RLS blue light Test white light The blu...

Page 10: ...nces of 3 fast blinks Steady blinks The LED blinks periodically with a long blink Multiple dark periods The LED is turned off for short periods creating a blink effect Negative blink occulting blink B...

Page 11: ...il from the equator belt and uncoil the line Do not secure the lanyard to the ship as this will cause the EPIRB to follow the ship down if it is sinking 3 1 5 Wrist strap The provided wrist strap can...

Page 12: ...r 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 number will have the prefix 1 if the EPIRB is...

Page 13: ...he EPIRB do not have the RLS protocol enabled the label will appear as shown in this figure The remaining fields showing the ownership of the EPIRB shall be filled in and covered by the blank protecti...

Page 14: ...vered on the Galileo navigation satellite system To have RLS activated the Beacon also needs to be configured with a Cospas Sarsat RLS protocol You can check your 15 HEX code on this webpage http www...

Page 15: ...of the beacon Normally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and or an EPIRB register Ships owner family member etc before alerting the RCC This is t...

Page 16: ...rding the telephone number as this will be used to validate an alert Only if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will USCG United States Coast Guard launch an imm...

Page 17: ...of contact 4 2 Change of ownership If the ownership of the EPIRB is transferred or a change of vessel occurs the EPIRB must be recoded and re registered on the new owner in accordance with local rule...

Page 18: ...emicals oil exhaust and vibrations see more detailed information in COMSAR Circ 32 regarding Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations onboard SOLAS ships 4 4 Bracket installation an...

Page 19: ...he bracket is not damaged 2 Grab the EPIRB and match the bottom of the battery housing correct on the bracket base and gently press the EPIRB into the stability clip 3 Place the cover by fitting it fr...

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Page 21: ...jotron com Page 21 of 52 4 6 Fitting the front cover To place the front cover the following steps should be followed 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 22: ...the tongue and groove does not align correctly it can be helped by lightly pressing the front cover inwards on the long side 4 Firmly press the front cover in place before fitting the locking pin thro...

Page 23: ...com Page 23 of 52 5 Operating instructions 5 1 Manual activation 1 2 3 To activate the EPIRB follow these steps 1 Remove pull tab 2 Push switch 3 Ensure that switch moves to ON position Use only in em...

Page 24: ...links Cospas Sarsat signal transmitted Triple blinks AIS signal transmitted Double blinks The first Cospas Sarsat signal will be transmitted approximately 60 seconds after the EPIRB has been activated...

Page 25: ...blinks GNSS fix achieved Steady blinks 5 2 3 RLS indicator RLS indicator Waiting for RLS Triple blinks RLS acknowledged Steady blinks RLS disabled EPIRB is not equipped with RLS protocol No light 5 2...

Page 26: ...ion will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water and dried off 5 3 2 Water activation The EPIRB is designed to automatically activate when deployed into water An internal safety function w...

Page 27: ...ituations please follow the following instructions 5 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 Keep the...

Page 28: ...It is not recommended to operate the EPIRB under the lifeboat canopy Keep the antenna facing upwards 5 4 3 Onboard ship Keep the EPIRB in an open space Do not place the EPIRB inside under a roof or o...

Page 29: ...n 121 5 MHz AIS and Cospas Sarsat are transmitted The test signals will not be recognized as distress signals While transmitting the test signals the battery and the transmitted signals are tested The...

Page 30: ...d On for 1 second Self test successful One flash If one of the above tests are unsuccessful the remaining test sequences will not be performed and the test indicator will indicate self test failure Se...

Page 31: ...rt blinking in sequences of 3 fast blinks This indicates that the EPIRB is searching for a validated position When a valid position is found the green GNSS indicator light will remain lit for approxim...

Page 32: ...mitted Multiple short dark 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 be performed and...

Page 33: ...5 5 4 2 Transmitter failure This indicates that the RF signal transmitted from the Beacon is not good and is most probably because the antenna is too close to conductive material like metal or you ar...

Page 34: ...s with the 15HEX ID in one message and the text EPIRB TEST in the other message When doing GNSS self test the position messages are also output together with the text messages Normally AIS stations wi...

Page 35: ...e EPIRB dry when its not mounted in the bracket Keep the EPIRB away from strong magnetic fields If for any reason your EPIRB should cause a false alarm it is most important that you contact the neares...

Page 36: ...ints of contact are Pacific Ocean Area USCG Pacific Area Command Centre Tel 1 510 437 3701 Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico Area USCG Atlantic Area Command Centre Tel 1 757 398 6231 From Any Location USC...

Page 37: ...ic release unit expires at the end of the indicated month Expiry month location Expiry year location 6 2 Every 3 months Perform an extended self test See chapter 5 5 2 6 3 Every 12 months The Tron 40A...

Page 38: ...8 The interval is 4 or 5 years dependent on the flag state administration 6 6 Every 10 years Jotron strongly recommends replacing both the EPIRB and the float free bracket after 10 years 6 7 Hydrostat...

Page 39: ...ed maintenance of EPIRBs should be carried out in accordance with IMO guidelines as set out in MSC Circ 1039 as amended Satellite EPIRBs may have mandatory requirement of Shore Based Maintenance SBM e...

Page 40: ...31 F Stowage temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 158 F EPIRB Category Category 1 Float free automatically activated EPIRB EPIRB Group Group 3 Includes AIS transmitter and 121 5 homing transmitter Housing...

Page 41: ...x10 9 Medium term stability Less than 10 9 Residual noise Less than 3x10 9 Bit rate 400 b s Antenna Omni directional 7 3 GNSS receiver Navigation device Supported GNSS constellations GPS GLONASS Galil...

Page 42: ...ket FB 42 Material Glass reinforced ASA Dimensions 215 x 553 x 236 mm Weight 3 1 kg Release mechanism Jotron HRU kit part no 86218 Storage and operation temperatures 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F 7 6 2 F...

Page 43: ...is 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 hermetically sealed 7 7 2 First aid me...

Page 44: ...lithium batteries Emergency responders should wear a self contained berating apparatus Burning lithium iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide...

Page 45: ...geostationary orbit GEOSAR and medium latitude earth orbit MEOSAR that process and or relay signals transmitted by beacons Local user terminals LUT that receives and processes the signals from the sa...

Page 46: ...ther vessels The transmission of these signals starts automatically after activation of the EPIRB A burst consisting of eight messages are transmitted each minute with position velocity and course The...

Page 47: ...is beacon has the Return Link Service RLS feature The RLS feature is an indication on the beacon see beacon user s manual that confirms to the beacon user that the distress signal from an activated be...

Page 48: ...will invalidate the product type approval certificates and warranty will not apply 8 3 Warranty and service All Jotron products are warranted against factory defects in materials and or workmanship d...

Page 49: ...uipment breach of procedures or the failure of any specific component or other part of the equipment Use of any counterfeit spare parts will invalidate your warranty For updated warranty and service d...

Page 50: ...ittee on Radiocommunications and Search and Rescue COSPAS COsmichskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Bea...

Page 51: ...OLAS Safety of Life atSea An internationalmaritime safety treaty 10 Ammendment records Rev Date Reason for Issue Author A 10 06 21 First release EJ B 15 09 21 Updated chapter 3 1 6 and tables in 5 5 1...

Page 52: ...64 Tel 65 65 42 63 50 USA Jotron USA Inc 6300 Rothway Street Suite C Houston TX 77040 USA Tel 1 713 268 1061 UK Jotron UK Ltd Crosland Park Cramlington NE23 1LA UK Tel 44 1670 712000 CHINA Norway Jotr...

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