EPIRB3 Pro USER MANUAL
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14/11/2022
7.2 Beacon Test
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Ensure the antenna is free and above the EPIRB3 Pro before commencing the test.
Fold the antenna back behind the EPIRB3 Pro as you replace it in the housing.
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Because the test transmits a short burst on the aircraft distress frequency of
121.5MHz, please only carry out this test in the first five minutes of each hour.
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It is recommended to test your EPIRB3 Pro once a month.
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A magenta or amber test result indicates the battery has 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 operating life when your EPIRB3 Pro is needed.
7.2.1 Functional Test
To test your EPIRB3 is functioning correctly, 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 flash and
the indicator LED will produce a flash sequence.
The flash sequence indicates the total number of hours that the battery has already been in
use, up to the time that the test was initiated.
