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28/02/2023 

912S-03967 - 01.04 

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EPIRB3 USER MANUAL

9.5  Specifications

  406MHz Transmitter

Transmit Power (EIRP) 

12W

Frequency 

406.031 MHz ±1KHz

Modulation 

 Phase ±1.1 Radians (16K0G1D)

Encoding 

Biphase L

Rate    

400 bps 

  AIS Transmitter

 

Transmit Power (EIRP) 

1Watt±3dB 

Frequency 

161.975/162.025MHz ±500Hz 

Baud rate 

9600baud 

Synchronisation UTC 

Messages 

Message 1 (Position), Message 14 (Status)

Repetition interval 

8 messages/minute

 

 

Message 14 sent twice 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 Vision Lights

Light Type 

High Intensity LED & Infrared (IR)

Light Colour 

White and IR

Average Intensity Visible 

>1 candela

Average Intensity Night Vision Light 

15mW/sr

Flash Rate 

24 per minute (nom.)

 Battery

Type   

Lithium Iron Disulphide (LiFeS2)

Operating Time 

>48Hours @ -20°C

Battery Replacement Period 

10 years 

  GNSS Receiver

Satellite Channels 

72 acquisition

Sensitivity -167dBm

Cold Start / Re-acquisition  

-148dBm / -160dBm

GNSS Antenna 

Microstrip Patch

Содержание 702S-03932

Страница 1: ...User Manual English Class 2 Category 2 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon with AIS and RLS www oceansignal com EPIRB3...

Страница 2: ...d 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 prior...

Страница 3: ...28 02 2023 912S 03967 01 04 3 EPIRB3 USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER MANUAL ACTIVATION 1 2 3 4 5...

Страница 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...

Страница 5: ...agencies The RLS aims to send an acknowledgment to the beacon within 30 minutes following activation the response may not be received by the beacon for significantly longer RLS is an optional functio...

Страница 6: ...unting Bracket 11 4 5 Fitting the EPIRB3 into the Mounting Bracket 11 5 OPERATION 12 5 1 Manual Release 12 5 2 Optical Indications on activation 15 5 3 Deactivation 16 6 FALSE ALERTS 16 7 TESTING 17 7...

Страница 7: ...es the battery life may be degraded and should 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 pronoun...

Страница 8: ...act with the water will automatically activate the EPIRB3 2 5 2 Manual activation on deck When deploying the EPIRB3 on a deck ensure it is vertical and clear of obstructions that might impede a clear...

Страница 9: ...are marked on the EPIRB3 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 protective label pr...

Страница 10: ...tennas GNSS operation may be impaired if operated within 10m of GMDSS sat com systems Always install the manual mounting bracket inside the vessel to prevent the EPIRB being dislodged and activated in...

Страница 11: ...4 Fit the Manual Mounting Bracket Using the dimensions shown use the three No 6 x 3 4 Countersunk screws supplied to secure the mounting bracket to a suitable bulkhead in a position that will allow e...

Страница 12: ...ll activate on contact with the water In the case of abandoning ship if possible recover the EPIRB3 and tie to the survival craft or person using the lanyard For optimum operation it is recommended th...

Страница 13: ...28 02 2023 912S 03967 01 04 13 EPIRB3 USER MANUAL 5 1 2 Fully extend the antenna 5 1 3 Break off the red protective tab 5 1 4 Lift the yellow flap up to expose the Red ON OFF button...

Страница 14: ...PIRB3 contains 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 A lanyard is provided to tether the...

Страница 15: ...rching 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 Re...

Страница 16: ...ion 3 Cause of activation 4 Location when the alert was activated 5 Location at time of deactivation If the EPIRB3 was activated by mistake then turn it off The first emergency transmission will not o...

Страница 17: ...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 EPIRB3...

Страница 18: ...rrectly press and hold the TEST key for 1 to 2 seconds The LED will illuminate red to indicate the key has been pressed then start flashing Release the TEST key now After a short pause the strobe will...

Страница 19: ...test the LED flashes magenta or amber the EPIRB3 may not have sufficient energy to operate for the specified 24 hour period Battery replacement is recommended NOTE The flash sequence will be repeated...

Страница 20: ...est 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 of...

Страница 21: ...ew owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the National Authority with the information as shown in the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owner...

Страница 22: ...d off as quickly as possible by pressing and holding the ON OFF Key until the LED flashes red twice and release 9 1 1 Every Month During the EPIRB self test it is advised that the following inspection...

Страница 23: ...TERIES YOURSELF The EPIRB3 is a life saving device and unauthorised opening and battery replacement may cause the unit to fail upon activation putting your life at risk Contains Lithium batteries stor...

Страница 24: ...ut cardboard carton Ocean Signal advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for service For surface transport the EPIRB3 may be shipped under Special Provision 188 For air transpor...

Страница 25: ...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 Vi...

Страница 26: ...nd Bracket In excess of 10 year 9 6 Approvals In addition to Cospas Sarsat Type Acceptance the EPIRB3 complies with the following National Approvals 9 6 1 European Union Complies with the requirements...

Страница 27: ...terial 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 prod...

Страница 28: ...Ocean Signal Ltd Unit 4 Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info oceansignal com www oceansignal com...

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