jotron Tron 40GPS MkII, User Manual

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Tron 40S MkII and the Tron 40GPS MkII are emergency equipment
consisting of:
• Tron 40S MkII COSPAS/SARSAT emergency EPIRB
• Tron 40GPS MkII COSPAS/SARSAT emergency EPIRB included GPS receiver
• One of the following brackets:
• FB4 - Automatic float free bracket
• FBH4 - Automatic float free bracket v/heating
• FB5 - Automatic float free bracket
• FB6 - Automatic float free bracket
• MB4 - Manual bracket
• MB5 - Manual bracket
The Tron 40S MkII EPIRB is developed to meet all the regulations and rules for
use on ships, vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Look at the Tron 40S
MkII declaration of conformity document at www.jotron.com to see the regula-
tion and rules used to certify this 406 MHz EPIRB for use in search and rescue
operations at sea.
GPS ADVANTAGE
Tron 40GPS MkII has been designed to operate with the Cospas-Sarsat system
and will enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional beacons.
The integrated 12 channel GPS module accept continuous positional informa-
tion from the standard GPS system using 27 satellites providing an accuracy of
approximately 100m. Upon activation of the Tron 40GPS MkII in an emergency
situation, the positional information is incorporated into the distress message
transmitted to the LUT. The main advantage with integrated GPS in Tron 40GPS
MkII is the rapid response and positional accuracy, providing vital information
during a rescue operation practically eliminating valuable time spent searching
for the distressed. Whenever a distress message transmitted by Tron 40GPS
MkII is detected by polar orbit satellite (LEOSAR) the delayed alert remains the
same as for non-GPS integrated EPIRBs (max. 90 minutes), but the position
accuracy is improved.
1.1 TRON 40S MkII
The Tron 40S MkII is buoyant, and is designed to automatically release and
activate in case of an emergency where the EPIRB and its bracket is submerged
into the sea. The Tron 40S MkII can also be operated as a manual EPIRB, by
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