User manual ACR ELECTRONICS RAPIDIFIX 406 EPIRB

[. . . ] OWNER_____________________________ VESSEL_____________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN_____________________ Product Support Manual Satellite2 406TM & RapidFixTM Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Product No. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Tel : +1(954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www. acrelectronics. com Email: Info@acrelectronics. com i * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY i Y1-03-0148 Rev. F Foreword Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR Satellite2TM 406 or RapidFixTM 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come. [. . . ] Two conditions must be satisfied for the Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 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 beacon. 4. 1. 4 4. 1. 5 The Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 are designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while EPIRB is in the release bracket to assure a functioning beacon. 2774 & 2776) into the release bracket with the coiled lanyard inward. The beacon should now be firmly held in the Cat. 1 bracket and ready for automatic deployment. The strap should be adjusted tight against the beacon; tight enough that is almost difficult to engage the buckle. 2774 and 2776 only) Automatic deployment and activation occurs when the vessel sinks and a hydrostatic release device frees the beacon from the bracket allowing it to float to the surface. Built-in sensors detect that the beacon is no longer in its bracket and is in water. Note: Transmissions of the 121. 5 MHz and 406 MHz signal will not occur until 100 seconds after activation. Product number 2774 and 2776 Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 (Cat. 1) may be deployed and activated automatically by the built-in hydrostatic float free release. Once free from the release bracket, the beacon will automatically turn on if the water sensors are wet. 4. 1. 2 4. 1. 3 4. 1. 6 4. 2 4. 2. 1 5 Y1-03-0148 Rev. 1 can be manually deployed by removing the retaining pin, removing the cover, then removing the beacon from the bracket. Once removed, either Cat. 1 or Cat. 2 beacons can be activated by being placed in water or by lifting the thumb switch towards the antenna, sliding it toward the antenna and placing the thumb switch back down on the opposite side of the EPIRB. Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin and exposes the "ON" symbol " I " on the thumb switch indicating that the beacon is turned "ON". (See Figures 4, 5, 6 and 7) Note: Some countries may fine vessel owners for causing false alarms. The permanent breakage of the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin is a positive indication of a manual activation. Alternately, the Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 can be manually activated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it toward the antenna and pushing back down to the opposite side of the EPIRB. Activating the beacon in this manner breaks off the "Activation Indicator Plastic Pin" and allows the switch to properly seat, showing the " I " symbol (ON). Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Tab will break when pushed down to activate Figure 7 6 Y1-03-0148 Rev. F 4. 4 4. 4. 1 Manual Activation Without Deployment The Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 can be activated while still in its bracket by placing the thumb switch in the ON position. Activation by this method overrides all sensors and turns the beacon "ON". The caution note above still applies. 4. 5 4. 5. 1 Deactivation The Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 can be deactivated by: If manually activated: 1) Returning the thumb switch to the "OFF" position. The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate, or 2) Placing the beacon back into the release bracket. 4. 5. 2 If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit. Full Functional Self Test Please read all instructions before performing any of the tests. [. . . ] F Note: All models above conform to Class 1 Requirements (Operations: ­40°C to 55° C storage: -50°C to 70°C) SECTION 7- AUTHORIZATIONS The Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 EPIRB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80 (Product No. 's 2774, 2775, 2776, and 2777) and GMDSS (Product No. 's 2774 and 2776) 7. 1 7. 1. 1 Characteristics The Satellite2TM 406 and RapidFixTM 406 EPIRB is a floatable, battery operated unit. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery power supply. A "Test/On" switch is installed on top of the beacon, along with a strobe light. The beacon must be stored in its special mount, free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float-off. [. . . ]