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EPIRB  

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon 

 

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) 

The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which consists of orbiting 
satellites, a network of ground control stations, and user positioning and 
navigation equipment. The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare 
satellites in six orbital planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth. 
 

GPS  

Global Position System

 

 

GPS SYSTEM TIME 

Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and used as the 
time standard by the user segment of the GPS system. 
 

IEC 

International Electro-technical Commission. 
 

IMO 

International Maritime Organization 

 

INTERFACE 

Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types 
of devices; For example, the speed and heading interface circuit permits 
data from a speed log and compass to pass to the navigator processor.

 

 

ITU 

International Telecommunication Union. 
 

LED 

Light Emitting Diode. 
 

LUT  

Local User Terminal (Ground Station). 

 

MCC  

Mission Control Centre.

 

 

Summary of Contents for Tron 45S

Page 1: ...98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 1...

Page 2: ...ntinuous characters other than spaces in a message CHECKSUM The value sent with a binary coded message to be checked at the receiving end to verify the integrity of the message COSPAS COsmicheskaya Si...

Page 3: ...osition System GPS SYSTEM TIME Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated UTC and used as the time standard by the user segment of the GPS system IEC International Electro technical Commission IMO I...

Page 4: ...aintenance SBM of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if Passenger ships 12 passengers and cargo ships 300GT engaged in International voyages shall perform SBM as follows Latest by the date of the EPIRB l...

Page 5: ...S SX_E 5 Amendment Record AMENDMENT NO INCORP BY DATE PAGE S VERSION REASON FOR CHANGE 1 ES A EM3829 2 ES B EM3903 3 ES C 4 ES 19 01 07 36 D New version 5 ES 19 03 08 17 E New text 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13...

Page 6: ...tant that they are handled stowed and maintained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions Jotron AS can not be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment or...

Page 7: ...INATION 16 1 6 3 EPIRB REGISTRATION 16 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 17 2 1 GENERAL 17 2 2 COSPAS SARSAT TRANSMITTER 17 2 3 HOMING TRANSMITTER 18 2 4 BRACKETS 18 2 4 1 Brackets Tron 45S 18 2 4 2 Bulkhead...

Page 8: ...BATTERY DISPOSAL 23 6 1 4 INCINERATION 23 6 1 5 LAND FILLING 23 6 1 6 RECYCLING 23 6 2 TRON 45S SX SELF TEST 23 6 3 MAINTENANCE OF JOTRON EPIRB 24 6 4 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES 25 7 FIGURES 26 7 1 SIGNAL...

Page 9: ...3 FIRST AID MEASURES In case of contact of cell contents with eyes flush immediately with water for 15 min With skin wash with plenty of water and take off contaminated clothes If inhaled remove from...

Page 10: ...he radio log and brought to the attention of the Administration in compliance with the Radio Regulations together with an appropriate extract from the radio log STCW Code B VIII 2 No 32 TEST OF RADIO...

Page 11: ...n resolved and you no longer require assistance contact the nearest search and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available with the following information Beacon ID number 15 character...

Page 12: ...12 98955_UM_ 45S SX_E TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE N T B SIGN INSP N NEW EPIRB INSTALLED T TEST B NEW BATTERY...

Page 13: ...then activating it by manual or seawater activation The battery of the Tron 45SX EPIRB will last for at least 48 hours from activation of the EPIRB 1 2 Tron 45S The Tron 45S EPIRB is developed to mee...

Page 14: ...el battery 98955 Users manual for Tron 45S SX 1 5 Standard supply 97796 Tron 45S Pos Specification Quantity EPIRB Tron 45S complete main unit 1 98955 Users manual 1 1 5 1 Options Tron 45S Pos Specific...

Page 15: ...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 45S SX is correct It is also...

Page 16: ...iles 1 6 3 EPIRB REGISTRATION Normally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and or an EPIRB register Ships owner family member etc before alerting th...

Page 17: ...ice life 2 pcs SAFT LSH20 Lithium Thionyl chloride Li SOCL2 Tron 45SX X 97770 Lithium 5 years service life 4 pcs SAFT LSH20 Lithium Thionyl chloride Li SOCL2 Operating Life More than 24 hours at 20 C...

Page 18: ...nge Antenna Omni directional 2 4 BRACKETS 2 4 1 Brackets Tron 45S 2 4 2 Bulkhead bracket Bmb X 82224 Dimensions Height 380 mm Width 100 mm Depth 100 mm Weight 200 g Material Light alloy 2 4 3 MB45 bra...

Page 19: ...is placed on the VHF Logic board The main switch is also located on the main board The housing is made of polycarbonate 3 3 Battery unit In the lower part of the housing there is safety switch This sa...

Page 20: ...s mounted in the brackets it will operate as a manual unit This bracket is typically used to store the EPIRB inside the wheelhouse or other protected areas of the ship When the Tron 45S SX is mounted...

Page 21: ...from Container Second Action Activate Main switch or Drop into water Remove safety switch of Bmb orRemove Beacon from Bmb Activate Main switch or Drop into water Third Action Activate Main switch or D...

Page 22: ...d 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 M...

Page 23: ...erly eventually through non profit organizations mandated by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to dispo...

Page 24: ...real alert by the COSPAS SARSAT satellites Carry out visual inspection for defects on both the Tron 45S SX and Bracket The Tron 45S SX should be easily removed and replaced in the Bracket Make sure t...

Page 25: ...er on 406 MHz transmitter 2 Flashing LED for 15 sec followed by two 2 flashes no Xenon flash Error Low battery voltage 3 Flashing LED for 15 sec followed by three 3 flashes no Xenon flash Error Low po...

Page 26: ...26 98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 7 FIGURES 7 1 SIGNAL DETECTION See chapter 1 6 1 and 1 6 2 Figure 7 1 a Figure 7 1 b...

Page 27: ...98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 27 7 2 Bracket drawings 7 2 1 Bracket aluminium...

Page 28: ...28 98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 7 2 2 Bulkhead bracket 1 3 2...

Page 29: ...98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 29 7 2 3 MB45 bracket...

Page 30: ...30 98955_UM_ 45S SX_E Manual operation of the Tron 45SX See chapter 5 2 11...

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Page 32: ...32 98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 7 3 REPLACING BATTERY MODULE See chapter 6 1 2...

Page 33: ...98955_UM_ 45S SX_E 33 8 NOTES...

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Page 35: ...n Northumberland NE23 1LA United Kingdom Tel 44 1670 712000 Fax 44 1670 590265 E mail sales jotron co uk JOTRON Asia Pte Ltd Changi Logistics Center 19 Loyang Way 04 29 Singapore 508724 Tel 65 6542635...

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