User manual ACR ELECTRONICS GLOBALFIX 406 EPIRB WITH INTEGRAL GPS

[. . . ] OWNER_____________________________________ VESSEL_____________________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN____________________________ Product Support Manual GlobalFixTM 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Product No. F FCC Type Accepted ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Tel : +1(954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www. acrelectronics. com Email: Info@acrelectronics. com * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Magnet Safe Distance 1m (3. 3 ft) Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all magnetic sources Stereo Speaker Safe Distance 1m (3. 3 ft) Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all stereo speakers LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. [. . . ] Changes in the laws governing beacons have mandated that the beacon be armed at all times. If certain criteria are met, the beacon will begin transmitting. The beacon is equipped with sensors to detect when it is no longer in its bracket (a deployment condition) and other sensors to determine if it is in water. Two conditions must be satisfied for the GlobalFixTM 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. The GlobalFixTM is designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing while EPIRB is in the release bracket to assure a functioning beacon. 2742) 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. 2744) into the bracket with the spooled lanyard inward. The beacon should now be firmly held in the Cat. 2 bracket and ready for manual deployment. Use the strap and buckle to secure the beacon. The strap should be adjusted tight against the beacon; tight enough so that it is almost difficult to engage the buckle. This should be checked periodically. 4. 3 GPS Acquisition The GlobalFixTM is fitted with an internal Global Positioning System receiver that will determine the latitude and longitude of its position on the globe to be transmitted to the emergency system. When the GlobalFixTM is activated, the GPS is immediately turned ON and it immediately begins acquiring data. Initially the red LED (Light Emitting Diode) flashes once per second to indicate the GlobalFixTM is turned ON and operating. As soon as the GPS receiver acquires good positional data the red LED stops blinking and the green LED flashes once per second to indicate that the internal GPS receiver has acquired good positional data. Once good positional data has been obtained the GPS receiver waits for 20 minutes before looking for new positional data again. If for any reason a time period of 4 hours passes without the GPS receiver being able to update the last good set of positional data, the message transmitted by the GlobalFixTM will revert back to default data. At this point the green LED will stop blinking and the red LED will flash once per second. If at any time after this, good positional data is obtained, this data will be transmitted, the red LED will stop blinking and the green LED will flash once per second. Automatic Deployment and Activation (Cat. [. . . ] F 121. 5 MHz Transmitter Frequency Frequency Tolerance Output Power Modulation Type Antenna Frequency Polarization VSWR GPS Antenna Battery Life Operating Replacement Interval General/Environmental Size (less Antenna) Antenna Height EPIRB Material 121. 5 MHz ±50 ppm 25 mW PEP AM (3K20A3X) 406 & 121. 500 MHz Vertical Less than 1. 5/1 12 Channel Parallel Receiver 48 hours minimum 5 years or after use in an emergency 7. 0 x 4. 25 x 3. 62 in. (17. 8 x 10. 8 x 9. 2 cm) 7. 5" (19. 05 cm) High impact and UV resistant plastic Sweep Range Sweep Rate Duty Cycle Xenon Strobe Light Color Output Power Flash Rate 400 to 1200 Hz 3 Hz 37. 5% White 0. 75 effective candela 20--30 per minute Temperature Range CLASS 1 Operating CLASS 1 Storage Yellow -40°C to +55°C -50°C TO +70°C Color Weight Waterproof 2. 25 lbs. (1. 1 kg) Exceeds RTCM Standards - Factory Tested to 10 meters at room temperature 7. 4 Accessories Mounting Case (Cat. 1) Size Release System Hydrostatic Release Kit Mounting Brackets (Cat. 2) Size P/N. [. . . ]