jotron Tron SART, User Manual

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Although the transponder does not send any alarm via satellite, VHF or other radio communication, the use
should be limited to short tests and emergency situations.
This is to save battery capacity in case a situation where the transponder is needed.
1.1 Tron SART features
Watertight:
Tron SART is watertight to a depth of minimum 1 meter.
Buoyant:
Tron SART is buoyant in case the transponder is accidentally dropped into the water. To increase coverage
the Tron SART should always be held or mounted as high as possible.
Rugged design:
The Tron SART will withstand a drop from 30 meters into the water. It is resistant to seawater, oil and
sunlight.
Handling:
The Tron SART is made for easy operation, with a brief operating instruction printed on the unit. It
comes standard with a 1 meter rope and a shackle hook to be used for hanging the Tron SART on the
inside of a life raft.
Indicators:
The Tron SART is equipped with a LED and a built in speaker to show operation of the SART.
The LED will normally flash with a frequency of 1 per second to show that the SART is activated.
When a search and rescue unit is approaching the internal speaker will sound each time the SART is hit by
the radar. A continuous sound in the loudspeaker means that the ship or helicopter is close to the SART
and the radar is hitting the SART continuously.
Battery unit.
The battery unit consists of the complete lower half of the Tron SART and is to be replaced every 4. year.
The marking on the battery unit show the expire date.
A new battery comes complete with switch and indicators and is easily replaced by opening the screw ring
between the top and bottom of the SART.