User Manual
English
Category 1
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
with AIS and RLS
www.oceansignal.com
EPIRB3 Pro
Page 1: ...User Manual English Category 1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon with AIS and RLS www oceansignal com EPIRB3 Pro...
Page 2: ...ed in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prio...
Page 3: ...14 11 2022 912S 03968 01 02 3 EPIRB3 Pro USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER MANUAL ACTIVATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8...
Page 4: ...red to as Local User Terminals LUTs which receive and process the satellite downlink signal to generate distress alerts Mission Control Centers MCCs which receive alerts produced by LUTs and forward t...
Page 5: ...ng routed to the appropriate SAR agencies The RLS will send an acknowledgment to the beacon less than 30 minutes following activation usually much quicker RLS is an optional function and may not be pe...
Page 6: ...se Housing 12 4 5 Loading the EPIRB3 Pro into the housing 14 5 OPERATION 16 5 1 Manual Activation 17 5 2 Optical Indications on activation 19 5 3 Deactivation 20 6 FALSE ALERTS 20 7 TESTING 21 7 1 NFC...
Page 7: ...ld be replaced earlier than the date stated Failure to do this may result in the EPIRB3 fulfilling the stated 48hr operating life The effect is more pronounced as the temperature increases DO NOT ATTE...
Page 8: ...automatically activate the EPIRB3 Pro 2 5 2 Manual activation on deck When deploying the EPIRB3 Pro on a deck ensure it is vertical and clear of obstructions that might impede a clear view of the sky...
Page 9: ...vessel details are marked on the EPIRB3 Pro Please use a fine tip UV resistant indelible pen to clearly mark the MMSI Vessel Name and Call Sign in the spaces provided Cover this label with the clear...
Page 10: ...impaired if operated within 10m of GMDSS sat com systems 4 1 Location The location selected must be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the entire unit Exposure to the elements and surroundin...
Page 11: ...rior to installation the EPIRB must be removed from the housing 1 Remove the pin 2 Release the safety catch from the release knob 3 Turn the knob anti clockwise to release the cover 4 Pull the cover f...
Page 12: ...ws supplied to secure the Auto Release Housing to the chosen structure using the holes marked O on the diagram For mounting surfaces constructed of a material unsuitable for these screws use suitable...
Page 13: ...mes with an Adapter Bracket that allows easy installation where older EPIRBs from other manufacturers have been fitted Attach the Adapter Bracket to the Auto Release Housing using the two holes A and...
Page 14: ...nce testing etc it is necessary to replace the EPIRB3 Pro into the Auto Release Housing 1 Pull back the HRU 2 Load the EPIRB3 Pro controls facing up into the location seat ensuring to carefully fold t...
Page 15: ...8 Fold the latch up over the release knob 9 Insert the pin to retain the latch 10 Complete the provided identification label using a UV stable indelible pen Fit to the side of the ARH1 cover left hand...
Page 16: ...eleased from the housing and will activate on contact with the water In the case of abandoning ship if possible recover the EPIRB3 Pro and tie to the survival craft or person using the lanyard For opt...
Page 17: ...ation 5 1 1 Removing from the Enclosure 1 Remove the pin 2 Release the safety catch from the release knob 3 Turn the knob anti clockwise to release the cover 4 Pull the cover free and discard 5 Lift t...
Page 18: ...ntains a GNSS receiver Ensure that the GNSS antenna is not obstructed and has a complete unobstructed view of the sky as indicated on the top of the EPIRB3 Pro A lanyard is provided to tether the EPIR...
Page 19: ...earching x3 Once Fix acquired x5 At transmit 406MHz No Fix Request sent x5 At transmit 406MHz Fix acquired Request sent x8 At transmit AIS No Fix x8 At transmit AIS Fix acquired x1 Every 2 5 s 121MHz...
Page 20: ...ion when the alert was activated 5 Location at time of deactivation If the EPIRB3 Pro was activated by mistake then turn it off The first emergency trans mission will not occur for approximately 50 se...
Page 21: ...e of connection to devices using Near Field Communication NFC NFC technology allows communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4cm 1 5 or less The benefit of using NFC in the EPIR...
Page 22: ...s been used for over two hours or the recommended number of tests has been exceeded The EPIRB3 Pro will still operate normally in distress but the battery should be replaced to ensure the full operati...
Page 23: ...st transmits a short burst on the aircraft distress frequency of 121 5MHz please only carry out this test in the first 5 minutes of each hour The battery must be replaced either prior to the expiry da...
Page 24: ...S test fails A successful test will be indicated by a number of green LED flashes and an unsuc cessful test will be indicated by a number of red LED flashes The number of flashes indicates the number...
Page 25: ...provide the National Authority with the information as shown in the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners 8 2 Country Specific Registration Information USA NOAA S...
Page 26: ...02 14 11 2022 8 3 UNREGISTERED BEACON It is important to register your beacon Operation of a beacon that is unregistered or incorrectly registered could lead to delays in providing the rescue services...
Page 27: ...inspection is performed Inspect the EPIRB for obvious signs of damage including the state of the antenna Any creases in the antenna may cause operation of the EPIRB to be impaired Confirm that the EPI...
Page 28: ...ted and approved as required by SOLAS regulation IV 15 9 2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with in accordance with MSC Circ 1039 guidelines for shore based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years or b...
Page 29: ...res the battery life may be degraded and should be replaced earlier than the date stated Storing outside this temperature range may result in the EPIRB3 failing to fulfil the stated 48hr operating lif...
Page 30: ...ut cardboard carton Ocean Signal advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for service For surface transport the EPIRB3 Pro may be shipped under Special Provision 188 For air tran...
Page 31: ...U must be replaced with an Ocean Signal HR1E Failure to do so may result in the HRU not operating correctly during an emergency situation Lift the release mechanism by pulling against the spring and r...
Page 32: ...every 4 minutes 121 5MHz Transmitter Transmit Power PERP 50mW 3dB Frequency 121 5 MHz Modulation Duty Cycle 35 Modulation Factor 0 85 to1 00 Frequency Stability 50ppm Duty Cycle 98 Strobe and Night V...
Page 33: ...Expected Life EPIRB and Bracket In excess of 10 years 9 6 Approvals In addition to Cospas Sarsat Type Acceptance the EPIRB3 complies with the following National Approvals 9 6 1 European Union Complie...
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Page 35: ...material or accessory that is not manufactured by Ocean Signal the consumer will be covered by the guarantee warranty offered to Ocean Signal by the manufacturer or supplier of such a component for pr...
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Page 37: ...ters MCCs which receive alerts produced by LUTs and forward them to Rescue Coordination Centers RCCs Search and Rescue Points Of Contacts SPOCs or other MCCs The Cospas Sarsat System includes two type...
Page 38: ...red with non RLS Protocol LED When Transmit GNSS x1 Every 5 s Searching x3 Once Fix acquired x5 At transmit 406MHz No Fix x5 At transmit 406MHz Fix acquired x8 At transmit AIS No Fix x8 At transmit AI...