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Operation Operation
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22 Operation Operation
The TT-3042D Remote Alarm for the Capsat series of Inmarsat-C
transceivers operates as a message and status printer, it also
displays the general system status.
2.1.1 Distress Transmission
Distress transmission is activated by lifting the protective cover
and pressing the Distress button for 5 seconds.
When the Distress button is pressed the light in button turns on.
When the Distress button has been pressed for 5 seconds, the
sounder starts to beep to indicate that the distress request has
been send to the Capsat transceiver. The Distress button can
now be released and the sounder stops. The Distress button light
starts flashing and continues to do so until a successful distress
call has occurred. After that, the Distress button light turns on.
If the Distress button light does not turn on and the sounder starts
to beep when Distress button is pressed, the Remote Alarm is
unable to issue the distress request. If the Power diode is
flashing there are no Arcnet connection to Capsat transceiver.
Please notice that it is not possible to cancel a distress Please notice that it is not possible to cancel a distress
transmission from the TT-3042D once a request has been
transmission from the TT-3042D once a request has been
send to transceiver.
send to transceiver.
The distress switch is patch covered to prevent unintentional
use.