jotron Tron 45S, User Manual

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5.3 EPIRB Main switch
Break the seal on the main switch and the switch will automatically go to the ON (Emergency)
position.
The red indicator lamp and the Xenon flash on the main board will start operating, indicating that
the EPIRB is active.
5.4 Testing Tron 45S/SX
The beacon must be removed from the bracket or container before testing can be performed.
Turn the switch to the «TEST» position. The red indicator will start flashing for approx. 15 sec.
This is to allow the internal OCXO (Oven Controlled Reference Oscillator) to warm up.
Then the output power of both transmitters are checked, the battery voltage and the PLL of the
406 Transmitter.
A complete message on the 406 Frequency is transmitted, with inverted frame sync.
If all tests are passed there will be one flash in the Xenon bulb, and the red indicator light will turn
on and stay on until the switch is released.
A successful test will then consist of a series of rapid flashes in the test indicator, followed by one
Xenon flash and continuous light in the test indicator.
Any other behaviour indicates a fault in the beacon.
6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY MODULE
The EPIRB shall be tested and approved as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended
with, in accordance with MSC/Circ.1039 guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years
if: Passenger ships (>12 passengers) and cargo ships (>300GT) engaged in international voyages, shall perform
Shore-Based Maintenance (SMB) as follows:
-Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery label, whichever is first.
- When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national requirements.
6.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY
If the Tron 45SX is the main EPIRB on board the vessel, the rules of SBM apply, and the battery must be changed at an SBM
authorized workshop.
If the Tron 45SX is the second EPIRB on board the ship, authorized personnel can change the battery on board.
6.1.2 REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE
The lower part of the beacon of the housing is replaced with a new one.
See chapter 7.3