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Doc. No.: 82819 Rev. K 

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Table of Contents 

1

 

List of figures ............................................................................... 6

 

2

 

List of tables ................................................................................. 7

 

3

 

General ........................................................................................ 8

 

4

 

Standards ..................................................................................... 9

 

5

 

Product description ................................................................... 12

 

5.1

 

Product image ................................................................... 13

 

5.2

 

Cospas-Sarsat system description .................................... 14

 

5.2.1

 

Signal detection ................................................... 14

 

5.2.2

 

EPIRB registration ................................................ 15

 

5.2.3

 

False alerts transmitted ....................................... 16

 

6

 

Functional description ............................................................... 17

 

6.1

 

Tron 40S MkII components ............................................... 17

 

6.2

 

Main module ..................................................................... 18

 

6.3

 

Antenna ............................................................................. 18

 

6.4

 

Battery pack ...................................................................... 18

 

6.5

 

Brackets ............................................................................. 18

 

6.5.1

 

FB-6 and FB-42 float free brackets ...................... 19

 

6.5.2

 

FBH-42 float free bracket with heating ............... 19

 

7

 

Installation ................................................................................. 19

 

7.1

 

Brackets ............................................................................. 19

 

7.1.1

 

Mounting the FB-6 float free bracket .................. 19

 

7.1.2

 

Mounting the FB-42 float free bracket ................ 20

 

7.1.3

 

Mounting the FBH-42 float free bracket ............. 21

 

7.2

 

Replacing the battery ........................................................ 21

 

8

 

Operation instructions ............................................................... 21

 

9

 

Manual operation ...................................................................... 22

 

9.1.1

 

Out of bracket ...................................................... 22

 

9.1.2

 

Stored in the FB-6 float free bracket ................... 24

 

9.1.3

 

Stored in the FB-42 float free brackets ............... 27

 

9.1.4

 

Stored in the FBH-42 float free brackets ............. 27

 

Summary of Contents for Tron 40S MkII EPIRB

Page 1: ...Tron 40S MkII EPIRB Float free brackets User manual...

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Page 3: ...has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital planes about 20 200KM above the earth HRU Hydrostatic Release Unit IBRD International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database IEC Internatio...

Page 4: ...le 18 6 3 Antenna 18 6 4 Battery pack 18 6 5 Brackets 18 6 5 1 FB 6 and FB 42 float free brackets 19 6 5 2 FBH 42 float free bracket with heating 19 7 Installation 19 7 1 Brackets 19 7 1 1 Mounting th...

Page 5: ...it HRU 34 12 Test and maintenance records 38 13 Battery safety information 39 13 1 Handling and storage 39 13 1 1 Transportation 39 14 Technical specifications 40 14 1 Product specification 40 14 2 CO...

Page 6: ...ion signal detection 15 Figure 3 Illustration Tron 40S MkII with float free bracket components 17 Figure 4 Illustration FB 6 float free bracket dimensions 20 Figure 5 Illustration automatic operation...

Page 7: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 7 of 48 2 List of tables Table 1 Tron 40S MkII components 18 Table 2 Tron 40S MkII maintenance requirements 31 Table 3 Tron 40S MkII self test error codes flashes 34...

Page 8: ...tained 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 function or r...

Page 9: ...ng and required test results IEC 60945 Ed 4 0 including IEC 608945 Corrigendum 1 Corrigendum 1 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems General requirements Methods of testing...

Page 10: ...lite EPIRBs within 5 years or by the date of battery expiry whichever is first As it applies to maintenance servicing and tested for vessel that requires GMDSS compliant equipment SOLAS Chapter IV reg...

Page 11: ...jotron com Page 11 of 48 IMO MSC 1 Circ 1222 Regarding an additional yearly testing requirement for the Tron 40VDR float free capsule IMO COMSAR Circ 32 latest revision Correct installation and stora...

Page 12: ...is buoyant and activates automatically when immersed in water The EPIRB operates both automatically and manually There are several mounting brackets available for with the Tron 40 MkII a float free br...

Page 13: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 13 of 48 5 1 Product image Figure 1 Image Tron 40S MkII...

Page 14: ...ion and rescue time In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz transponder These satellites are not able to locate the Tron 40S MkII but will give an early warning to the...

Page 15: ...e avoided Hence it is important that the data in the shipping register and or EPIRB register is correct Register the beacon with the national authority associated with the country code in the hexadeci...

Page 16: ...ys will occur whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified Registration address NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF E SP053 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910 5 2 3 Fal...

Page 17: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 17 of 48 6 Functional description 6 1 Tron 40S MkII components An overview of the components Figure 3 Illustration Tron 40S MkII with float free bracket components...

Page 18: ...t the top 6 4 Battery pack The battery pack supplies the EPIRB with power to keep the EPIRB transmitter active for 48 hours when activated and for test sequences The battery pack is integrated within...

Page 19: ...installation 230V AC 10A through a thermostat connection box 7 Installation The Tron 40S MkII must be installed and stored as described in this manual Do not install the EPIRB near strong magnetic fi...

Page 20: ...rawing The FB 6 can be mounted horizontally or vertically A vertical position is recommended however do what is best for maintenance and operation Figure 4 Illustration FB 6 float free bracket dimensi...

Page 21: ...GMDSS compliant If your Tron 60S MkII is not under any international or national regulations the battery can be changed by authorized Jotron representatives partners dealers 8 Operation instructions T...

Page 22: ...best performance this includes ship construction Do not tie the lanyard to a ship during an emergency this prevents the EPIRB from functioning if the ship sinks 9 1 1 Out of bracket To manually opera...

Page 23: ...19 Rev K jotron com Page 23 of 48 The LED indicator located at the top of the antenna will start to flash This indicates that the EPIRB is transmitting 3 Tie the EPIRB lanyard to yourself or the survi...

Page 24: ...in the FB 6 bracket do the following It is not recommended to operate a Tron 40S Mk II inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy The EPIRB can drop out of the FB 6 bracket when releasing the top c...

Page 25: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 25 of 48 6 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket 7 Pull the safety ring...

Page 26: ...26 of 48 8 Push and move the main switch to the ON position The LED indicator located at the top of the antenna will start to flash This indicates that the EPIRB is transmitting 9 Tie the EPIRB lanyar...

Page 27: ...MkII stored in a FB 42 or FBH 42 float free bracket The user manual is available for download at jotron com product https jotron com product tron 40s epirb package 9 1 4 Stored in the FBH 42 float fre...

Page 28: ...reaches a water depth of 2 4 meters or 6 13 feet the EPIRB will be automatically released 2 The EPIRB will then float to the surface and start transmitting 3 Transmission is indicated by the flashing...

Page 29: ...m product https jotron com product tron 40s epirb package 9 4 Automatic operation from the FBH 42 float free brackets Refer to the user manual FBH 42 heating bracket for steps regarding how automatic...

Page 30: ...c No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 30 of 48 1 Pull the wrist strap out of the pocket 2 Place your arm through the loop of the strap It is not possible to put the wrist strap back into the pocket after u...

Page 31: ...be replaced and changed at a Jotron SBM authorized location to be GMDSS compliant Test in accordance with MSC 1039 SBM The SMB is decided by the flag state administration Every 10 years Jotron recomme...

Page 32: ...of a self test is to verify that the EPIRB functions as it should During this test a short test signal on 121 5 and 406 037MHz are sent to test the output of the transmitter and operation of the EPIR...

Page 33: ...ting To perform a self test do the following 1 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket 2 Move the switch from the ready position to the test position and hold for 15 seconds Keep hands and or other objects...

Page 34: ...tter out of lock 6 PLL on 121 5 MHz transmitter out of lock 7 EPIRB module not programmed or programming not complete Table 3 Tron 40S MkII self test error codes flashes 11 Replacing the hydrostatic r...

Page 35: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 35 of 48 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket...

Page 36: ...6 of 48 4 Press down and hold in place the spring loaded catapult then remove the HRU by sliding it out of the locking slot 5 While holding the catapult down slide the new HRU into the locking slot 6...

Page 37: ...f 48 7 Verify no gaping between the bracket and cover 8 Close and secure the top cover using the cotter pin Ensure that the top cover is locked into place at the bottom and that the top end is fixed a...

Page 38: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 38 of 48 12 Test and maintenance records Below is an overview of all test and control details Date B H T Signature Inspector name B New battery H New HRU T Test...

Page 39: ...batteries must ensure the batteries are isolated from combustibles A short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery A prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose ene...

Page 40: ...C 4 F to 131 F Temperature storage 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Operating life Minimum 48 hours at 20 C Lanyard length 5 meters Lanyard strength 25kg 14 2 COSPAS SARSAT transmitter Frequency 406 037MHz...

Page 41: ...ating 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Temperature storage 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F 14 4 2 FB 42 float free bracket Refer to the user manual FB 42 heating bracket for technical specification information r...

Page 42: ...ing and disposal This product should not be disposed as normal waste and must be handled in accordance with the applicable federal state and local waste disposal regulations in the country where the e...

Page 43: ...eassembling of 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 19 1 Service agents Refer...

Page 44: ...2008 Man operation pgs 21 22 ES E 10 03 2008 Added text pgs 2 6 25 30 ES F 29 04 2008 Corrected text pgs 6 24 ES G 30 01 2009 Layout changes Total 36 pages TH H 06 01 2010 New FB6 bracket included GP...

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Page 46: ...Doc No 82819 Rev K jotron com Page 46 of 48 21 Emergency instructions This is an overview of how to operate a Tron 40S MkII during an emergency Figure 7 Emergency instructions overview...

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