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2.2. Beacon description
(1)
Tamper proof seal
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to prove the beacon has been intentionally activated.
(2)
Locking system
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to avoid unintentional activation of the beacon.
(3)
TEST pushbutton:
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to perform a self-test;
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to stop the beacon transmission if manually actived by ON button if required by authorities.
(4)
ON button:
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to activate manually the beacon.
(5)
Strobe lights:
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to improve or help visual localization of the beacon by the SAR operations.
(6)
Beacon control lamps (red and green):
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to check good operation when activating the beacon;
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to check good operation when performing a self-test;
(7)
Programming led:
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to program the beacon (by manufacturer or authorized programming stations).
(8)
Water switch contact:
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to activate automatically the beacon when submerged in water.
(9)
Retroreflective tape
(10)
Tether line:
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to secure the beacon to a liferaft, life jacket, boat, etc.
Important: The tether line is used to moor the EPIRB when floating in the water. Do not tie lanyard
to ship when installing beacon inside bracket.
(11)
406 / 121.5 MHz antenna.