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Page 2: ...onics Inc Telephone 1 954 983 3333 Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss If you have a question that is not covered in the manual please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions FAQs section for further information or call our Technical Services Department The website address is www acrelectronics com If in the future you lose this ma...

Page 3: ...N 1 REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ MEMORY CAPSULES 1 1 1 Why is registration important 1 1 2 What country should I register in 2 1 3 How do I register 2 1 4 Do I need a radio license 2 1 5 Change of Ownership or Contact Information 3 1 6 Commercial Vessels Worldwide 3 1 7 Lost or Stolen Memory Capsules 3 SECTION 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 3 2 1 Memory Storage System 3 SECTION 3 FALSE ALARMS 6 3 1 Prevention of F...

Page 4: ...ble to determine which country s database will have your registration information SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon the name and type of vessel that you have your homeport and who to contact that might know of your current situation but only if your beacon has been properly registered Valuable search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding ...

Page 5: ... MHz beacon registration database within 48 hours of receipt The information you provide on the registration form is used for rescue purposes only A confirmation letter a copy of the actual registration and a proof of registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks When you receive these documents please check the information carefully then affix the decal to your beacon in the area mark...

Page 6: ...ur memory capsule gets back to you If someone attempts to register a memory capsule reported as lost or stolen NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate police department Visit the Cospas Sarsat website for more detailed information www cospas sarsat org SECTION 2 PRODUCT FEATURES 2 1 Memory Storage System The float free memory capsule contains non volatile memory FLASH intended ...

Page 7: ...te not shown Cat 5 Cable Located behind bracket shield Strobe Light Battery Compartment Data Transfer into Memory Capsule Memory Capsule Ejector Spring Data Transfer Junction Box Cutter Mechanism Cable Slot Float Free Memory Capsule Components Front view Figure 1 Water Sensor Deactivation Magnet SeaShelter2 Bracket Electronic Housing ...

Page 8: ...Y1 03 0199 Rev C 5 Side and Back view of Float Free Memory Capsule Figure 2 Data Transfer Junction Box RJ 45 Waterproof Connection PoE Cat 5 Ethernet cable from S VDR Main Unit ...

Page 9: ...From Any Location USCG HQ Command Center Tel 800 323 7233 To Report False Alarms Worldwide Contact your National Authority SECTION 4 INSTALLATION ASSEMBLY 4 1 Mounting Location The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight approximately 9 lbs of the total installation and at the same time consider vibration exposure to the elements exposure to surrounding hazards such as e...

Page 10: ...face where there are no overhead obstructions The use of 10 stainless steel hardware is recommended There is no need to open the Sea Shelter or remove the S VDR during mounting Note The Sea Shelter has two mounting brackets for attachment to a flat surface see Figure 3 Mounting hole locations Figure 3 ...

Page 11: ...ot Turn the HRU to the left side of the bracket This will lock the HRU and spring into place Carefully release the HRU and make sure it is securely in place B Insert the metal warning plate behind the spring so that the bottom of the plate butts up against the HRU With the screws provided secure the warning plate in place as shown HRU Installation Figure 4 Warning Plate Installation Figure 5 NOTE ...

Page 12: ...caution when installing the Float Free Memory Capsule cutter mechanism By releasing the pin located on the top of the mechanism the cutter blade will be activated Once this device has been activated it must be replaced by a new cutter mechanism P N 2520 To remove the flex cable cutter mechanism from the bracket first remove the flex cable from the cutter if already installed Next simultaneously pu...

Page 13: ...connector open 2 Orient the end of the cable with the ZIF connector and insert the blank side or printed side of the cable into the connector 3 While holding the cable firmly in place close the ZIF connector To ensure a firm connection make sure the ZIF connector is completely closed To disconnect the data transfer cable from a ZIF connector follow these steps 1 Using your thumb and index finder p...

Page 14: ...nects to the PoE and S VDR The flex data cable comes with two flex connectors on either end accompanied by protective window caps To remove the memory capsule from the bracket you must unscrew the window cap and unplug the flex connector from the memory capsule To remove the flex cable from the cutter mechanism you must remove the top screw from the cutter slot door and open the door Then simply s...

Page 15: ...de for proper installation to your S VDR 4 3 Visual Inspection Visually inspect the area surrounding the installation site for hidden hazards obstacles etc that may have been overlooked during selection If there is any doubt as to the ready accessibility to the memory capsule at all times or if any condition may appear to be questionable make a complete and thorough investigation before making fin...

Page 16: ... the memory capsule to automatically activate 1 It must be out of its bracket 2 It must be in the water Note Either condition by itself will not automatically activate the memory capsule The memory capsule is designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while the memory capsule is in the release bracket to assure a functioning memory capsule 5 2 Automatic Deployment and Activation Automa...

Page 17: ...en deactivated remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit Return it to a service center for repair 5 5 Full Functional Self Test Please read all instructions before performing any of the tests Be prepared to record data from the test Self test is initiated by momentarily lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position...

Page 18: ...ires good navigational data the red LED stops blinking and the green LED flashes once per second to indicate that the internal GPS receiver has acquired good navigational data Once good navigational data has been obtained the GPS receiver waits for 20 minutes before looking for new navigational data again If for any reason a time period of 4 hours passes without the GPS receiver being able to upda...

Page 19: ...original ACR replacement parts Use of unauthorized replacement parts will void your warranty and may cause the bracket to malfunction Place memory capsule into the mounting bracket and replace cover securing in place with hitch pin going through the hydrostatic release rod Check antenna for tightness The battery P N 1078 must be replaced by the date indicated on the memory capsule At each inspecti...

Page 20: ...rne equipment to measure and store the Doppler shifted frequency along with the beacons digital data message and time of measurement This information is transmitted in real time to an earth station called the Local User Terminal LUT which may be within the view of the satellite as well as being stored for later transmission to other LUTs The LUT processes the Doppler shifted signal from the LEOSAR...

Page 21: ...Y1 03 0199 Rev C 18 Figure 13 Satellite coverage Figure 15 GPS satellite orbits Figure 14 GEOSAR satellite orbits ...

Page 22: ...special mount free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float off The unit is self buoyant and no external flotation devices are required 8 3 Technical Data memory capsule The memory capsule is available in two combinations The following product codes define the options available to meet specific operational requirements Prod No Model No Cat I Memory 2515 4 RLB 35MC X 4 GB Flash Memory 25...

Page 23: ...igh impact and UV resistant plastic Color ACR treuse High Vis Yellow Weight complete assembly Approximately 9 lbs Waterproof Exceeds RTCM Standards Factory Tested to 10 meters at room temperature 8 5 Accessories Mounting Case Construction ACR treuse high visibility yellow high Impact and UV resistant HDPE Size 6 5 x 17 1 16 51 cm x 43 4 cm Release System Hydrostatic with manual override Hydrostati...

Page 24: ...ollowing products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS 9 2 Useful Life Policy The typical service life of a properly maintained Product is limited to 12 years from date of manufacture Products that are 12 years and 1 month or older from date of manufacture will not be serviced by ACR or our Battery Replacement Centers A Product that is 12 or less years old from date of manufacture will be serviced as long as the ...

Page 25: ...fffahrt und Hydrographie BSH Notified Body No 0735 Bernhard Nocht Str 78 20359 Hamburg Germany EC Type Examination Module B Certificate No BSH 4612 5060372 06 EC Quality System Module D Certificate No BSH 4613 05101 0555 07 Regulations and IMO Resolution A 694 17 ETSI EN 300 066 V1 3 1 2001 01 Standards IMO Resolution A 810 19 IEC 60945 2002 08 IMO Resolution MSC 56 66 IEC 61097 2 2002 09 IMO Reso...

Page 26: ...should be inspected and tested annually in accordance with Service Interval MSC Circ 1040 Shore based maintenance of all satellite EPIRBs should be carried out at intervals not exceeding 5 years It is recommended that maintenance be performed at the time when the battery is to be changed All ACR 406 MHz EPIRBs shall have their first shore based maintenance performed on the same dates as their batt...

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