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OPERATION

MANUAL

JQE-103

406MHz SATELLITE EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIO BEACON

(406MHz Satellite EPIRB

406MHz Satellite EPIRB)

01ETM

ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certified

Printed in Japan

Marine Service Department

+81-3-3492-1305
+81-3-3779-1420
[email protected]

Telephone :
Facsimile :
e-mail :

Alphatron Marine Systems Pte Ltd

Telephone :
Facsimile :
e-mail :

+65 6863 0335
+65 6863 3305
[email protected]

Singapore Branch

SEATTLE Branch

Telephone :
Facsimile :
e-mail :

+1-206-654-5644
+1-206-654-7030
[email protected]

CODE No.7ZPSC0215A

NOV. 2015 Edition 4 JRC

Not use the asbestos

For further information,contact:

URL

http://www.jrc.co.jp

Alphatron Marine B.V.

Telephone :
Facsimile :
e-mail :

+31 (0)10- 453 4000
+31 (0)10- 452 9214
[email protected]

Rotterdam (Head office)

URL

http://www.alphatronmarine.com

Actual Producer; MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC TOKKI SYSTEMS CORPORATION

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Page 1: ...65 6863 0335 65 6863 3305 service alphatronmarinesystems com Singapore Branch SEATTLE Branch Telephone Facsimile e mail 1 206 654 5644 1 206 654 7030 marineservice jrcamerica com CODE No 7ZPSC0215A CODE No 7ZPSC0215A NOV 2015 Edition 4 JRC NOV 2015 Edition 4 JRC Not use the asbestos For further information contact URL http www jrc co jp Alphatron Marine B V Telephone Facsimile e mail 31 0 10 453 4...

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Page 3: ...nual carefully and carry out proper operation Please keep the manual importantly to refer when it is necessary Please use it when questions and troubles are caused in operation by any chance ATTENTIONS BEFORE USING JRC cannot accept responsibility for any loss due to incorrect operation malfunction and other causes except product guarantee condition and liability by law Specifications of Satellite...

Page 4: ...ii ABOUT WARNING LABELS AND IDENTIFICATION PLATES Attached to Satellite EPIRB main body 1 2 1 2 3 4 3 4 Attached to Automatic Release Bracket 5 7 5 6 6 8 7 8 ...

Page 5: ...ymbol denotes that improper handling poses a risk of causing injury or damage to the product and or assets Example of symbols The symbol denotes DANGER WARNING or CAUTION The inside illustration of the symbol denotes meaning of the DANGER WARNING or CAUTION more concretely this example warns of possible electrical shock The symbol denotes prohibited action The inside illustration of the symbol den...

Page 6: ... height on the sea Do not absolutely throw down this unit when the surface of the sea is frozen over as the unit may be damaged If the Satellite EPIRB is taken out from water in distress it stops sending distress signals Do not pull up the Satellite EPIRB from water during emergencies This unit must not be used for other than emergency disaster Otherwise a large trouble will be given to the search...

Page 7: ...t absolutely install this unit in an extremely vibrating place such as a handrail This unit must not be installed in a place where a strong magnetic field is generated The Satellite EPIRB may activate by the magnetic force The Satellite EPIRB must be installed apart from the compass and so for the 2 meters or more so that the magnetism is not influenced The magnet in the automatic release bracket ...

Page 8: ...cuit which generates high voltage is exist inner main body of Satellite EPIRB There is a possibility that Satellite EPIRB cannot keep the watertight and cannot actuate correctly if it is disintegrated without reason Do not adjust the internal circuit without a calibrated measuring instrument or exchange the parts because the internal circuit is adjusted finely to specifications If the equipment wo...

Page 9: ...or one of the JRC branches refer to CHAPTER 4 7 After Service If these procedures and works are not executed false transmission or wrong ID code signal might be emitted in distress and it causes serious confusion for search and rescue operation Also the owner of the vessel will receive strict warning from the organization that manages the search and rescue operation for marine vessel When an exist...

Page 10: ...nsor or stopper pin is replaced or the abnormal status is recognized in the Satellite EPIRB If you want to replace or repair the battery or hydraulic pressure sensor contact the purchasing dealer JRC agent or one of the JRC branches Do not wipe the both of conductive switch terminals in the same time It might cause the false transmission of distress signal due to the sensor detects the water and a...

Page 11: ...ix APPEARANCE Satellite EPIRB Fig 1 Satellite EPIRB Automatic release bracket Fig 2 Automatic release bracket ...

Page 12: ...o Beacon GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System Cospas Sarsat International satellite system for maritime search and rescue LEOSAR Low Earth Obit Satellite System for Search and Rescue MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity SAR SearchAnd Rescue ...

Page 13: ... and distress signal is transmitted for over 48 hours After setting turn the stopper back to original position to keep switch ON Operation of the selection switch is available by opening the hatch of the automatic release mounting bracket Stopper pin Selector switch Stopper Stopper Stopper pin Selector switch Selector switch Hatch Fig 3 Operation procedure at emergency ...

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Page 15: ...ite EPIRB 1 2 1 3 Configration 1 3 1 3 1 Components 1 3 1 3 2 Satellite EPIRB main unit 1 4 1 3 3 Automatic release bracket 1 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 2 1 Checking of the components 2 1 2 2 Cautionof installation 2 1 2 3 Outline of installation 2 2 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Selectorswitch 3 1 3 2 PowerOFF 3 2 3 3 Manual activation 3 3 3 4 Automatic activation 3 4 3 5 Lanyard 3 5 3 6 Test 3 6...

Page 16: ...itch terminal 4 3 4 4 Test 4 5 4 5 Parts forperiodical replacement 4 5 4 6 Cleaning ofSatellite EPIRB main unit 4 6 4 7 Afterservice 4 7 4 7 1 Longevity exchangetime of Satellite EPIRB 4 7 4 7 2 Howto discard the Satellite EPIRB 4 7 4 7 3 Necessary procedure for Satellite EPIRBinstalled in the vessel to be resold 4 9 CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 5 1 Electrical specifications 5 1 CHAPTER 6 JRC SERV...

Page 17: ...em and distress position is measured by Doppler effect between moving speed of the satellite and rotation of the earth This emergency information i e position data and MMSI is relayed to the Local User Terminal LUT The emergency information is also relayed to the Rescue Coordination Centers RCC for SAR activity in all over the world through Mission Control Center MCC The 121 5 MHz homing beacon is...

Page 18: ...the automatic release bracket on board the ship by mistake it sends no distress signal Manual activation to send distress signal is possible by turning selector switch ON The transmitting of the 406 028 MHz distress signal starts 50 seconds after the power has been turned on and then the 0 44 second distress signal is repeatedly sent at 50 second intervals for 48 or more hours The transmitting of ...

Page 19: ...1 3 kg 1 NYH 12 Automatic release bracket 175 W x 585 H x 175 D mm Approx 2 9 kg 1 Installation materials Stainless bolt with hexagonal hole M6x20 Stainless nut M6x1 Stainless washer M6x1 Stainless spring washer M6x1 4 each 3 is needed and 1 for spare Operation manual 7ZPSC0215A 1 Quick reference operation guide 7ZPSC0218 1 Installation manual 7ZPSC0217 1 Test data sheet 1 ...

Page 20: ...it Fig 1 3 2 EPIRB main unit Antenna Indicator lamp Orange LED Lights while power ON Stopper pin Stopper Selector switch Yellow LED Lights while TEST Red LED Lights while transmitting 406 028MHz Antenna Selector switch EPIRB main unit ...

Page 21: ...1 5 1 1 3 3 Automatic release bracket Fig 1 3 3 Automatic release bracket Band ...

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Page 23: ...omponents listed in Section 1 3 Configuration 2 2 Caution of installation 1 The Satellite EPIRB must be installed in a place where it is not directly exposed to waves and the automatic release bracket can smoothly be operated 2 The Satellite EPIRB must be installed in a place where works and passing are not prevented and the Satellite EPIRB can easily be operated 3 The Satellite EPIRB must be inst...

Page 24: ...st be installed apart from the compass and so for the 2 meters or more so that the magnetism is not influenced The magnet in the automatic release bracket may affect the compass and so forth 2 3 Outline of installation Install the Satellite EPIRB main unit to the automatic release bracket confirming followings 1 Selector switch is set to READY position 2 Stopper pin is not broken Fig 2 3 Satellite...

Page 25: ...hen turning the selector switch ON NOTE Manual activation is not possible unless breaking the stopper pin Therefore broken stopper pin is the evidence that the EPIRB had been once activated manually In that case replacing of the battery is required together with stopper pin NOTE Release the stopper by breaking stopper pin to set the selector switch from READY to ON When broken stopper pin is found...

Page 26: ... 3 1b Reset of the Stopper 3 2 Power OFF Confirm that the selector switch is set to READY If not set it to READY and take the Satellite EPIRB out of water Then the Satellite EPIRB stops its activation Fig 3 2 Power off Stopper Stopper pin Selector switch Antenna Stopper pin Stopper Selector switch ...

Page 27: ...e bracket release the stopper by breaking the stopper pin and set the selector switch to ON To stop activation set the selector switch to READY and take the Satellite EPIRB out of water if it is in the water Be sure to return the stopper to the original position after the selector switch was set At activation selector switch ON Fig 3 3a The status when Selector switch is turned to ON Stop activati...

Page 28: ...osition the automatic release bracket releases the Satellite EPIRB main unit within water depth 4 m The released Satellite EPIRB floats and senses the fact that it is floating on the water surface The power is turned on automatically on the water and the Satellite EPIRB starts to send distress signals 50 seconds later If the Satellite EPIRB is taken out from water in distress it stops sending dist...

Page 29: ...rd is used to tow the Satellite EPIRB by connecting with a float or survival boat Never connect the lanyard to the automatic release bracket or ship body It disturbs the automatic release at emergency Fig 3 5 The lanyard WARNING ...

Page 30: ...ed dealer or JRC Yellow LED and orange LED blink for 4 sec in 0 1sec interval The battery is exhausted Contact purchased dealer or JRC Emission check of 406 028MHz Yellow LED and red LED light for 0 44 sec 406 028MHz transmitter is normal Yellow LED lights for 0 44 sec Red LED does not light The signal is not transmitted though the SYNTH circuit works Contact purchased dealer or JRC LED does not l...

Page 31: ...e of the JRC branches WARNING The battery and hydraulic pressure sensor which expired effective periods must not absolutely be used If such battery and sensor are used the distress signal may not be emitted at the emergency disaster Take care that their lives do not expire CAUTION In this test permitted distress signal for the test purpose is transmitted only by one burst Do not execute the test r...

Page 32: ...Satellite EPIRB main unit into the automatic release bracket in accordance with the following procedure 1 Set the band on the mount base of the automatic release bracket Fig 3 7a Mounting band to automatic release bracket 1 Fig 3 7b Mounting band to automatic release bracket 2 Pin Band Plate ...

Page 33: ...on the bottom stopper of the mount base of automatic release bracket Bottom stopper Mount base of the Automatic release bracket Bottom of the EPIRB main unit Fig 3 7c Installation of Satellite EPIRB main unit into automatic release bracket 2 Fit the bottom of antenna on cushionA Fig 3 7d Mounting antenna to cushionA ...

Page 34: ... and fasten the belt over the mount cover to do not bend and fasten with catch clip Then insert the lock pin to the catch clip The hydraulic pressure sensor is made of resin and it may be damaged by excessive impact or stress Be careful not to give too much impact or stress to it Fig 3 7f Fixing Catch clip Antenna Cushion B Insert this part ...

Page 35: ...o shut the hatch after confirmed those Selector switch is set to READY Stopper is set tightly Stopper pin is not broken Fig 3 7g Confirmation after mounting Fig 3 7h Confirmation of automatic release bracket inside Antenna Stopper pin Stopper Selector switch Hatch ...

Page 36: ...ng causes the Satellite EPIRB not to be automatically released from the bracket in an emergency 3 8 Removal of Satellite EPIRB main unit from automatic release bracket Remove the Satellite EPIRB main unit from the automatic release bracket by reverse order of procedure in CHAPTER 3 7 2 to 4 WARNING ...

Page 37: ...atellite EPIRB floats and senses the fact that it is floating on the water surface The power is turned on automatically on the water and the Satellite EPIRB starts to send distress signals 50 seconds later Once the hydraulic pressure sensor operates it cannot be reused Be careful for Satellite EPIRB so as not to be stolen or not to be activated by mischief when the ship is in port NOTE The lanyard...

Page 38: ...been manually activated and the battery is exhausted 3 Do not put something on the Satellite EPIRB and do not bind the Satellite EPIRB Too much icing must be eliminated so that the antenna selector switch indicator lamp and hydraulic pressure sensor are not damaged 4 Tightly fasten if they are loosened 5 Fasten the screws which are fixing the automatic release bracket to the ship body if they are ...

Page 39: ...hen the conductive switch terminals are covered by wet salt Perform periodical cleaning of the Satellite EPIRB in accordance with the procedure described below 2 Cleaning procedure The conductive switch terminal and its surrounding and the side of Satellite EPIRB main unit should always be kept clean so that the Satellite EPIRB can be activated properly Please perform following periodical cleaning...

Page 40: ...t water may cause false transmission of the distress signal by adhering salt on the conductive switch terminals Do not loosen the conductive switch terminal Fig 4 3b Conductive switch terminal 4 Visually confirm that the Satellite EPIRB main unit is clean enough then re install the Satellite EPIRB main unit to the automatic release bracket Please perform the above mentioned cleaning about once per...

Page 41: ...usly be emitted 4 5 Parts for periodical replacement This Satellite EPIRB has the following parts to be replaced periodically If the replacement period approaches contact us or our dealer Table 4 5 Parts for periodical replacement Parts to be replaced Replacement period 1 Battery replacement set a Battery b O ring 2 kinds c Protection seal 5 years after installation Described on the label 2 Hydrau...

Page 42: ...ft cloth wet with the warm fresh water to wipe the body of Satellite EPIRB main unit 2 Do not write letters etc with an oily pen on the body of Satellite EPIRB since the solvent contained in the oily pen affects the body 3 Cover the Satellite EPIRB with vinyl cloth to protect from spray of paints when re painting the ship s hull for maintenance 4 Detach the Satellite EPIRB together with automatic ...

Page 43: ...to discard the Satellite EPIRB Satellite EPIRB is the device to inform the location of the vessel in distress by transmitting ID code signal of the vessel If the signal is emitted by Satellite EPIRB except for emergency purpose it causes serious confusion for search and rescue operation In addition if the Satellite EPIRB is installed on the vessel the owner of the vessel will receive strict warnin...

Page 44: ...ischarging electricity compulsorily or using for other usages Send used batteries to the purchasing dealer JRC agent or one of the JRC branches Do not discard used batteries Send used batteries to the purchasing dealer JRC agent or one of the JRC branches to avoid causing environmental problem by throwing them away Note 1 The any necessary cost to dispose or to change Satellite EPIRB including the...

Page 45: ...and that the EPIRB main unit does not get wet Then store the Proper place until it is disposed 2 Submit the necessary document for the abandonment of radio station license concerning to Satellite EPIRB to the managing organization following to the Japanese regulation 3 Contact the purchasing dealer JRC agent or one of the JRC branches and ask them to take necessary procedure and work for the dispo...

Page 46: ...ewriting MMSI of inner main body and installation to the new ship to purchasing dealer JRC agent or one of the JRC branches refer to CHAPTER 4 7 After Service If these procedures and works are not executed false transmission or wrong ID code signal might be emitted in distress and it causes serious confusion for search and rescue operation Also the owner of the vessel will receive strict warning f...

Page 47: ...Frequency Total amplitude 0 to 12 5 Hz 3 20 mm 12 5 to 25 Hz 0 76 mm 25 to 50 Hz 0 20 mm Impact Let the Satellite EPIRB freely drop from a height of 20m onto a water surface twice Weight and dimension 120 W x 529mm H x 116 D mm Approx 1 3 kg Casing material color SAS resin orange 8 5R 5 5 11 0 Indicator lamp Xenon lamp Luminous intensity 0 75 cd or more Transmission 48 hours or more A 2 Automatic ...

Page 48: ...method Phase modulation PSK G1B Phase deviation 1 1 0 1 radian peak value Rise in modulation 50 μs to 250 μs Antenna polarization Linear polarization Antenna gain 3 dBi to 4 dBi Elevation angle 5 60 VSWR 1 5 or less Impedance 50Ω B 2 Digital message Repetition time of transmission 47 5 to 52 5 sec random Transmission time 440 ms 1 short message Digital message As setting Bit rate 400 bps 1 Bit syn...

Page 49: ...5 Type Lithium Manganese dioxide pack Composition Serial 3 cells Voltage Nominal 8 4 V Capacity 10 4 Ah Validity period 5 years after installation B 5 Activation Automatic The Satellite EPIRB starts to transmit the distress signal upon detection of water after release of Satellite EPIRB from the automatic release bracket Manual The Satellite EPIRB starts to transmit the distress signal by turning ...

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Page 51: ...he device or our marketing offices that is nearest to you for any question as to the after sales service See back cover Please refer to the back of the book for more information JRC Tokyo http www jrc co jp JRC Seattle http www jrcamerica com Alphatron http www alphatronmarine com BUZZ3BZ ...

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Page 54: ...65 6863 0335 65 6863 3305 service alphatronmarinesystems com Singapore Branch SEATTLE Branch Telephone Facsimile e mail 1 206 654 5644 1 206 654 7030 marineservice jrcamerica com CODE No 7ZPSC0215A CODE No 7ZPSC0215A NOV 2015 Edition 4 JRC NOV 2015 Edition 4 JRC Not use the asbestos For further information contact URL http www jrc co jp Alphatron Marine B V Telephone Facsimile e mail 31 0 10 453 4...

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