jotron Tron 40GPS MkII, User Manual

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Every 12th month:
If the Tron 40S MkII is the main EPIRB on board and the ship falls under the
SOLAS regulations of SBM, these rules must be followed: Perform extended
annual test according to IMO’s MSC/Circ.1040 (Annual testing of 406 MHz sa-
tellite EPIRBs) as required by SOLAS IV/15.9.This test can be carried out by one
of Jotron AS authorized representatives or any other service provider in pos-
session of a Tron UNIDEC or any other Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB tester/decoder.
Every 2ndYear:
Hydrostatic Release Mechanism including Plastic Bolt on the Float Free Bra-
ckets must be replaced. (Check expiry date on label).
Every 5thYear:
See chapter 6.1
6.4 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES
If the self-test detects a fault in the EPIRB module one or more of the following
indications are shown:
Number of flashes: Fault indication:
1 NONE
2 Low power on 406 MHz transmitter
3 Low battery voltage
4 Low power on 121.5 MHz transmitter
5 PLL on 406 MHz transmitter out of lock
6 PLL on 121.5 MHz transmitter out of lock
7 EPIRB module not programmed or programming not
complete.
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