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ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon   

 

 

 

 

 

 

        

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User’s Manual 

January 2018

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

 

Hazardous chemicals are used in the beacon battery. Dispose 
of the battery in accordance with local regulations. 

 

 

Use the battery replacement procedure provided with the lithium battery 
replacement kit P/N B362-B30-01 or B362-A30-01. 

 

Tooling Requirements for Battery Replacement  

 

Item 

 

Part Number 

 

1/2” Box End 
Wrench  

Commercially Available  

Torque Adapter  

B362-09111 

Beacon Disposal 

 

 

If it is necessary to dispose of the beacon, perform the Battery Check 
referenced in Section 3 of this User’s Manual first. 

 

 

If the battery voltage is 6.0 volts or more, remove the battery and dispose of 
the battery and beacon in accordance with local regulations. 

 

 

If the battery voltage is less than 6.0 volts, DO NOT remove the battery 
access end cap and dispose of the beacon in accordance with local 
regulations.  

 

 

WARNING:

 

Failure to observe these precautions could result in the release 
of hazardous chemicals. 

 

 

 

Beacon Storage

 

 

 

When long-term storage is required, the beacon should be stored in a cool, 
dry environment in its original shipping container. 

 

Beacon Part Number  

Battery Kit Part Number  

ULB-362/18, ULB-362/37, ULB-362/27, ULB-362/45, ULB-
362PL/27, ULB-362PL/37, ULB-362A/27, ULB-362A/37 

B362-01 

ULB-362B/27, ULB-362B/37, ULB-372B/45, ULB-
362PL/B37 

B362-B30-01 

Summary of Contents for ULB-362/18

Page 1: ...ator Beacon User s Manual January 2018 P N 362 17001 A RJE INTERNATIONAL INC 15375 Barranca Parkway Suite I 112 Irvine California 92618 U S A www rjeint com Tel 1 949 727 9399 Fax 1 949 727 0070 e mai...

Page 2: ...RJE International Inc Materials may not be reproduced or disseminated without the prior written consent of RJE International Inc Changes RJE International Inc reserves the right to make changes to mee...

Page 3: ...ion and Checkout 5 Installation Considerations 5 Installation Procedures for ULB 362B and ULB362 02 Mounting Bracket 6 Installation Procedures for ULB 362 PL 8 Pre Deployment Tests 9 Battery Check 9 4...

Page 4: ...1 2 Installed in Mounting Bracket 2 Figure 1 3 Dimensions 2 Figure 1 4 Locating the ULB 362B After Water Activation 3 Figure 3 1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern 6 Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracke...

Page 5: ...z and 45kHz The beacons transmit an acoustic signal once every second after activation The acoustic output for the 30 day battery will remain above 157 0dB for 30 days RJE International Inc also offer...

Page 6: ...uction The beacon is contained in a water tight aluminum case capable of withstanding high impact shock and deep water immersion As shown in Figure 1 2 one of the end caps has a built in water activat...

Page 7: ...h the housing in the form of a tuned acoustic signal based on the frequency of the beacon 27kHz 37 5kHz or 45kHz Locating the Beacon When the beacon is immersed in water it will begin to radiate an ac...

Page 8: ...s 6 years from date of manufacture Battery Storage Life in Beacon 6 years from date of manufacture 160 5 dB re 1 Pa 1 meter Acoustic Output 160 5 dB re 1 Pa 1 meter Water immersion Activation Water im...

Page 9: ...sturdy structure without weakening the structure itself The beacon should be mounted in an area guarded against heavy equipment tearing loose and striking the beacon and should be mounted in a way th...

Page 10: ...rform the following steps 1 Ensure the beacon is mounted in the vehicle so that it has a clear path to send the acoustic signal Avoid mounted it behind other equipment 2 Mount the beacon with the wate...

Page 11: ...ULB 362B Underwater Locator Beacon 7 User s Manual January 2018 Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracket Figure 3 3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket...

Page 12: ...beacon is mounted in the vehicle so that it has a clear path to send the acoustic signal Avoid mounting it behind other equipment 2 Mount the beacon with the water switch down to prevent accidental a...

Page 13: ...beacon Battery Check A high impedance minimum input impedance of 10 Megohms digital voltmeter can be used to measure the battery voltage Use the following procedure to measure the battery voltage 1 Pl...

Page 14: ...ns should be exercised when handling or storing the beacon The beacon should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 71 C 160 F as the battery life can be reduced by storage in a high temperature...

Page 15: ...User s Manual first If the battery voltage is 6 0 volts or more remove the battery and dispose of the battery and beacon in accordance with local regulations If the battery voltage is less than 6 0 v...

Page 16: ...International Inc for a Case Number and shipping instructions RJE International Inc Tel 1 949 727 9399 Fax 1 949 727 0070 e mail sales rjeint com You will need to provide the following information to...

Page 17: ...OR FOR LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT FACILITIES OR SERVICES...

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