jotron Tron 40GPS MkII, User Manual

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manually releasing it from its bracket and then activating it.
Six different brackets are currently available for the Tron 40S MkII. MB4 and
MB5 are the manual bracket and FB4 and FBH4 is the automatic bracket. FB6/
FB5 is automatic bracket with cover. The manual bracket comes without the
hydrostatic release mechanism and is used to store the beacon inside the whe-
elhouse or other protected places. The automatic bracket is mounted in a free
space outside where the beacon can be released automatically.
The purpose of the Tron 40S MkII is to give a primary alarm to the search and
rescue authorities. The EPIRB gives an immediate alarm when activated, trans-
mitting the ID of the ship in distress. Care must be taken not to activate the
EPIRB unless in an emergency situation, in such cases the user will be held re-
sponsible. For periodic testing a test function is implemented. During the test
cycle the EPIRB does a self-test on the transmitters and on the battery sta-
tus. No emergency signal is transmitted during the self-test. The battery of the
EPIRB will last for at least 48 hours from activation of the EPIRB.
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The COSPAS/SARSAT system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and
rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the
introduction of the system more than 18865 persons have been rescued by the
COSPAS/ SARSAT system (2004). Currently the system consists of 5 functional
satellites in a polar orbit constellation, these satellites cover the entire earth’s
surface and receive the emergency signal from the 406 MHz transmitter within
the Tron 40S MkII, more polar orbiting satellites will be available in the future,
giving a faster location and rescue time.
In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz tran-
sponder, these satellites are not able to locate the Tron 40S MkII but will give
an early warning to the rescue forces, minimising the time from an emergency
occurs till the rescue forces are at the site.
Each emergency EPIRB in the system is programmed with its own unique code,
therefore it is vital that the ships data that is given to the dealer you obtained
your Tron 40S MkII, is correct. It is also important that your EPIRB is registered
in the database for each country. This database is normally located in the same
country that the ship is registered.
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