jotron Tron 40S MkII, Руководство пользователя

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6 . 3 T R O N 4 0 S S E L F T E S T
• Remove the beacon from the bracket.
FB4 bracket: Remove EPIRB from the bracket by pulling out the locking pin on the
clamp and open the retaining rod that holds the beacon.
FB5 bracket: Release FB5 to top cover by removing the locking split and special
washer.
WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB5 bracket when
releasing top cover.
• Press the springloaded main switch of the EPIRB to the TEST position. Keep hands and
other objects away from the upper part of the EPIRB (away from the antenna).
• A successful test will consist of a series of blinks on the LED testindicator, followed by a
continuous light and a strobe flash after app. 15 seconds.
• If the EPIRB fail to end up with a continuos light, this indicates a fault in the EPIRB.
• Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracket.
Every Month:
Perform EPIRB self-test.
What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121,5 and
406,025MHz,testing the output of the transmitter.While transmitting the test signal,
the battery voltage, output power and phase lock is tested. During the test of the
406MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted, this test message is coded with
a special synchronization code and will not be recognized as real alert by the
COSPAS/SARSAT satellites. Carry out visual inspection for defects on both the
Tron 40S and Bracket.The Tron 40S should be easily removed and replaced in the
Bracket. Make sure that the Tron 40S and Bracket is not painted or otherwise
covered with chemicals, oil, etc. Check the expiry date of the EPIRB Battery and the
Hydrostatic Release Mechanism. Check the presence of a firmly attached lanyard
in good condition and that it is neatly stowed and is not tied to the vessel or the
mounting bracket. If the Tron 40S is the main EPIRB on board, these rules must be
followed:
Every 12th month:
If the Tron 40S is the main EPIRB on board and the ship falls under the SOLAS regula-
tions of SBM, these rules must be followed: Perform extended annual test according
to IMO’s MSC/Circ.1040 (Annual testing of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs) as required by
SOLAS IV/15.9.This test can be carried out by one of Jotron’s authorized representa-
tives or any other service provider in possession of a Tron UNIDEC,Tron DEC or any
other Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB tester/decoder.