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Tron 60S/GPS EPIRB

Float-free and manual bracket

User manual

Summary of Contents for Tron 60GPS

Page 1: ...Tron 60S GPS EPIRB Float free and manual bracket User manual ...

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Page 3: ...6MHz Beacon Registration Database IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IMO International Maritime Organization ITU International Telecommunication Union LED Light Emitting Diode LUT Local User Terminal Ground station mAh Milliamp hour MCC Mission Control Centre MHz Megahertz NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration USA RCC Rescue Coordination Centre SAR Search and Rescue force...

Page 4: ...unctional description 18 6 1 Tron 60S GPS components 18 6 2 Main module 19 6 3 Antenna 19 6 4 Battery pack 19 6 5 Brackets 19 6 5 1 FB 60 float free bracket 19 6 5 2 MB 60 manual bracket 20 7 Installation 21 7 1 Brackets 21 7 1 1 Mounting the FB 60 float free bracket 21 7 1 2 Mounting the MB 60 manual bracket 22 7 2 Replacing the battery 23 8 Operation instructions 23 8 1 Manual operation 24 8 1 1...

Page 5: ...nformation 41 12 1 Handling and storage 41 12 1 1 Transportation 41 13 Technical specifications 42 13 1 Product specification 42 13 2 COSPAS SARSAT transmitter 42 13 3 Navigation device only Tron 60GPS 43 13 4 Homing transmitter 43 13 5 Brackets 43 13 5 1 FB 60 Float free bracket 43 13 5 2 MB 60 Manual bracket 43 14 Optional accessories 44 15 Spare parts 44 15 1 Counterfeit spare parts 44 16 Recyc...

Page 6: ... components 18 Figure 4 Image FB 60 float free bracket 20 Figure 5 Image MB 60 manual bracket 20 Figure 6 Illustration FB 60 float free bracket dimensions 22 Figure 7 Illustration MB 60 manual bracket dimensions 23 Figure 8 Illustration automatic operation of a FB 60 float free bracket 30 Figure 9 Illustration self test 34 Figure 10 Emergency instructions overview 47 ...

Page 7: ...48 2 List of tables Table 1 Satellites LEOSAR GEOSAR 16 Table 2 Tron 60S GPS components 18 Table 3 Tron 60S GPS maintenance requirements 32 Table 4 Tron 60S GPS self test error codes flashes 35 Table 5 Tron 60GPS GPS test error codes beeps 36 ...

Page 8: ...ntained 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 reliability without further notice Jotron is not liable and cannot be held responsible for any injury or damages caused directly or indirectly by an error or omission of information incorrect or misus...

Page 9: ...ing 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 and required results EN 300 066 v 1 3 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters ERM Float free maritime satellite EPIRB operating in the 406 9 MHz to 406 1 MHz frequency band technic...

Page 10: ...llite 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 15 9 2 and IMO MSC Circ 1039 Regarding battery change This must be completed at a Jotron SBM authorized location and it must also be approved by the VDR manufacturer The interval is dependent on the...

Page 11: ...M 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 storage of this product ...

Page 12: ...the ID of the ship The Tron 60S and Tron 60GPS are buoyant and activate automatically when immersed in water The EPIRB operates both automatically and manually There are two mounting brackets available for use with both the Tron 60S and Tron 60GPS a float free bracket and a manual bracket Both brackets are specially designed with an internal safety switch water detectors that prevents the EPIRB fr...

Page 13: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 13 of 48 5 1 Product image Figure 1 Image Tron 60S GPS ...

Page 14: ...ation and rescue time In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz transponder These satellites are not able to locate the Tron 60S GPS but will give an early warning to the rescue forces minimizing the time from an emergency occurs till the rescue forces are at the site Each EPIRB in the system is programmed with its own unique code therefore it is vital that the ships...

Page 15: ...d GPS This product has been designed to operate with the Cospas Sarsat system With the inclusion of a GPS this EPIRB enhances lifesaving capabilities The GPS position is updated every 5 minutes Below is a comparison between Tron 60S and Tron 60GPS depending on the detecting satellite polar orbiting or geostationary ...

Page 16: ...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 hexadecimal identification 15 Hex ID of the beacon Register online with the Cospas Sarsat IBRD if the country does not provide a registration facility and the country has allowed direct registration in the IBRD...

Page 17: ...ays 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 False alerts transmitted If for any reason an inadvertent activation or false alarm occur you must report it to the nearest search and rescue authorities The following information must be reported 15 di...

Page 18: ...l description 6 1 Tron 60S GPS components An overview of the components Figure 3 Illustration Tron 60S GPS components Item no Item 1 Top light 2 Antenna 3 Safety ring 4 Main switch 5 Sealing 6 Water detectors 7 Lower housing Table 2 Tron 60S GPS components ...

Page 19: ...ctors are mounted in the battery pack These two metal contacts are located one on each side of the lower housing Do not touch the metal contacts as this can be detected as water and activate the EPIRB 6 5 Brackets The following two brackets are available for mounting the Tron 60S GPS FB 60 float free bracket MB 60 manual bracket 6 5 1 FB 60 float free bracket The FB 60 float free bracket is a cove...

Page 20: ...can be used by a ship that does not require a float free bracket or those that require an additional EPIRB For example to use in the wheelhouse or another protected area A MB 60 is also used as a shipment bracket when sending replacement units When the Tron 60S GPS is mounted in the MB 60 bracket it operates as a manual unit Figure 5 Image MB 60 manual bracket ...

Page 21: ... FB 60 should be mounted as high as possible within these requirements The EPIRB should be mounted so that it can be released freely without getting caught in a railing or other superstructure The EPIRB should be mounted so that it can be easily released by a person and brought to a survival craft Do not mount on a radar mast or on any other surface that can only be reached by vertical ladder To m...

Page 22: ...racket is mounted in an easily accessible location so it can be removed quickly in the case of an emergency To mount the MB 60 do the following 1 Using 5mm bolts mount the bracket according to the dimensions drawing The MB 60 can be mounted horizontally or vertically A vertical position is recommended however do what is best for maintenance and operation ...

Page 23: ... authorized Jotron representatives partners dealers 8 Operation instructions Tron 60S GPS is designed to be operated either manually or automatically The EPIRB will automatically start to transmit when immersed into water The Tron 60S GPS has an internal safety switch which prevents inadvertent activation through moisture and water spray when located in the bracket The EPIRB battery lasts for 48 h...

Page 24: ...IRB in an open area and away from metal objects to ensure 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 8 1 1 Out of bracket To manually operate the Tron 60S GPS out of the bracket do the following 1 Pull the safety ring holding the main switch ...

Page 25: ...nna will start to flash This indicates that the EPIRB is operational 8 1 2 Stored in the FB 60 float free bracket To operate the Tron 60S GPS stored in the FB 60 bracket do the following It is not recommended to operate a Tron 60S GPS inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy To stop transmission move the main switch to ready position ...

Page 26: ...o 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 26 of 48 The EPIRB can drop out of the FB 60 bracket when releasing the top cover 1 Remove the cotter pin from the bracket 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket ...

Page 27: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 27 of 48 4 Pull the safety ring ...

Page 28: ...N position The LED indicator located at the top of the antenna will start to flash This indicates that the EPIRB is transmitting 6 Tie the EPIRB lanyard to yourself or the survival craft To stop transmission move the main switch to the ready position and secure the safety pin in place ...

Page 29: ... 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 LED light and will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water and dried off The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB back into the FB 60 bracket ...

Page 30: ... carried using a Jotron wrist strap Use the strap when it is necessary to have both arms free To use the wrist strap do the following 1 Pull the wrist strap out of the pocket 2 Place your arm through the loop of the strap Figure 8 Illustration automatic operation of a FB 60 float free bracket ...

Page 31: ...pection and testing following the steps outlined in this manual Every 4th month perform an extended self test GPS Tron 60GPS only instead of the self test Every year Test in accordance with MSC 1040 the annual performance test Every 2 years In addition to the regular yearly inspection and testing the HRU should be replaced including the plastic bolt FB 60 only Mark the new expiry date on the label...

Page 32: ...ction The lifetime of any equipment depends on how well you take care of it Inspect both the Tron 60S GPS and the bracket for defects To inspect do the following 1 Ensure the bracket cover is not blocked this hinders the release functionality of the EPIRB 2 Ensure the EPIRB and bracket are clean no paint oil and other chemicals 3 Verify the lanyard is attached on the EPIRB and not the vessel 4 Ver...

Page 33: ...he transmitter and operation of the EPIRB While transmitting the test signal the battery voltage and status output power and phase lock are tested When testing the 406MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted this test message is coded with a special synchronization code that will not be recognized as an actual alert by the Cospas Sarsat satellites There are two types of tests 1 Self test 2 Ex...

Page 34: ...bjects away from the antenna 3 Release the switch A single flash indicates a passed test If this is not the result refer to the error codes Figure 9 Illustration self test 9 2 1 1 Error codes flashes If the self test detects an error in the EPIRB module one or more of the following will occur Number of Flashes Error codes 2 Low power on 406 MHz transmitter ...

Page 35: ...ed self test a GPS position is received During the automatic self test the position is sent on 406 037 MHz An EPIRB tester can be used to verify the GPS position during a self test Limit this test to a maximum of once a month as this testing reduces the lifetime of the EPIRB battery The Tron 60GPS can only complete 60 GPS tests during the lifetime of 1 battery To perform an extended self test incl...

Page 36: ...s If the GPS test detects an error one of the following will occur Number of Beeps Error codes 5 Did not acquire GPS positioning 10 Number of GPS test above limit 60 Table 5 Tron 60GPS GPS test error codes beeps 10 Replacing the hydrostatic release unit HRU A replacement HRU must be purchases separately and is supplied in a kit The HRU kit includes a special bolt and fittings Only a Jotron approve...

Page 37: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 37 of 48 1 Remove the cotter pin from the bracket 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket ...

Page 38: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 38 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 ...

Page 39: ...No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 39 of 48 5 While holding the catapult down slide the new HRU into the locking slot 6 Place the EPIRB back in the bracket 7 Close and secure the top cover using the cotter pin ...

Page 40: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 40 of 48 11 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 41: ...hat handle large quantities of lithium 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 energy generate significant heat and can cause the safety release vent to open The contents of an open battery including a vented battery when exposed to water may r...

Page 42: ...grams Compass safe distance 0 85meters Temperature operating 20 C to 55 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 5meters Lanyard strength 25kg 13 2 COSPAS SARSAT transmitter Frequency 406 037MHz 2ppm Output power 5W Protocols Location protocols maritime serialized Modulation Phase modulation 1 1rad 0 1rad Data encoding Bi ...

Page 43: ...ty 10ppm over temperature range Antenna Omnidirectional 13 5 Brackets 13 5 1 FB 60 Float free bracket Materials ASA acrylonitrile styrene acrylate Dimensions H W D 385mm x 151mm x 148mm Weight 850grams Release mechanism Jotron HRU Temperature operating 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Temperature storage 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F 13 5 2 MB 60 Manual bracket Materials PA6 30 fibre glass Polyamide Dimens...

Page 44: ...ling 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 equipment is used 17 Warranty All Jotron products are warranted against factory defects in materials and or workmanship during the warranty period Refer to the sales terms and conditions for specific ...

Page 45: ... reassembling of any Jotron product that occurs externally from a Jotron authorized facility and or is handled by someone other than an authorized trained and certified person 18 1 Service agents Refer to jotron com for an overview of Jotron partners and distributors https jotron com partners and distributors ...

Page 46: ...11 2011 Info update on test p 24 BR F 20 01 2012 Update text and images pp 16 18 30 TH G 08 02 2012 Update text pp 6 16 18 20 22 24 ØE H Text and pictures TH I 22 05 2012 Updated text pp 6 12 16 18 26 29 30 FIT J 26 06 2012 Battery info and EPIRB registration pp 6 16 BR K 16 10 2012 EPIRB registration pp 15 16 ØE L 29 11 2019 New layout minor adjustments placard on pp 26 35 ØB M 16 12 2021 Updated...

Page 47: ...Doc No 85525 Rev M jotron com Page 47 of 48 20 Emergency instructions This is an overview of how to operate a Tron 60S GPS during an emergency Figure 10 Emergency instructions overview ...

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