Kannad 406 PLB, User Manual

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KANNAD 406 PLB XS-3 GPS 3
COSPAS-SARSAT System concept
REGISTRATION
Regulations regarding registration and use of
PLBs vary from nation to nation. Make sure you
are aware of the appropriate national
regulations. The owner of the beacon must
register its beacon with the national authorities
who will supply the form necessary for its
registration. The beacon must be re-registered
when changing ownership.
Each beacon is programmed with a unique 15 digit
Hexadecimal identity number (ID). This number is
to be found in the ID field of the beacon label.
The KANNAD 406 XS-3 GPS is coded in
compliance with COSPAS-SARSAT serialised
protocol or with coding protocol applicable in the
country of registration:
• For marine use: either MMSI number or
serialized protocol.
• On board an aircraft: either with the serialized
number (S/N), 24-bit address, AOD + serial
number, tail number (T/N).
• For use on land: with serialised protocol.
FALSE ALARMS
False alarms caused by accidental activations of
beacons result in unnecessary search and rescue
operations.
Therefore, if the beacon has been activated by
mistake, it is mandatory to:
• Immediately contact the nearest Search And
Rescue authorities (coast guards, etc.) to tell
them it is a false alarm to stop SAR operations.
Report:
- beacon unique ID (15 hexadecimal code on
label);
- time and duration of alarm;
- location when activated.
• Manually de-activate the beacon when
instructed to do so by authorities:
- Press TEST pushbutton.
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DESCRIPTION
1. Breakable protective device
To avoid unintentional activation of the beacon
and prove the beacon has been intentionally
activated.
2. ON pushbutton
To activate the beacon.
3. ON control led (green)
To check good operation when activating the
beacon.
4. TEST pushbutton
To perform a self-test or to stop the beacon
transmission if unintentionnaly activated (if
required by authorities).
5. TEST control led (red)
To check good operation when performing a self-
test, also used to program the beacon (by
manufacturer or authorized programming
stations).
6. Protective device for self-test
To avoid unintentional activation of self-test.
7. 406.028 / 121.5 MHz antenna.
8. GPS antenna.