User manual ACR ELECTRONICS RLB-33S REV D

[. . . ] OWNER_____________________________ VESSEL_____________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN_____________________ Product Support Manual ThunderBird SSAS Ship Security Alert System Product No. D 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 Y1-03-0180 Rev. D * * * WARNING * * * THIS BEACON IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS WHERE THE SECURITY OF YOUR VESSEL IS UNDER THREAT OR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND POLICE ACTION IS REQUIRED DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY ***Attention*** This beacon MUST be reprogrammed by an authorized ACR distributor prior to installation and use. [. . . ] · Coaxial cable type: RG-8/U marine grade · Coaxial cable length: 3. 4. 3 Antenna assembly The antenna is shipped with the four elements removed from the housing. Before using the antenna, these elements must be assembled to the antenna housing. For each element, assemble as follows: 1. Slide the grooved end of the element into a hole in the side of the housing until it stops 2. Install and tighten appropriate set screw through hole in the bottom housing using included wrench 3. Pull lightly on the element to ensure it is tightly secured 1. 2. 3. ANTENNA ASSEMBLY FIGURE 3 3. 4. 4 Antenna installation Select mounting location using guidelines and general information above. The top of a mast is an ideal location for the cross dipole. Mounting to an existing spar or to a bracket attached to a mast is also acceptable. The antenna must be mounted with the connector pointing down and the elements horizontal. If mounting on a spar or bracket, the antenna elements must be oriented approximately 45° to the horizontal support when looking from the top or bottom, as shown in Figure 12. Use one of the following methods to mount the antenna per the guidelines and general information above with all four elements in the horizontal plane: · · · The included mount can be used to attach to any small, flat, horizontal surface; i. e. In this case drill holes in the pattern of the mount and attach with marine grade screws as needed (not supplied). The included mount can be used to attach the antenna to a round spar using U-bolts. The antenna can be mounted to any bracket or mast with the standard 1" x 14 thread. 7 Y1-03-0180 Rev. D 3. 4. 5 Connection to beacon Attach male TNC connector (supplied) to marine grade RG-8/U coaxial cable (Not provided) as follows: · · · Strip the coax cable per Figure 13. Solder the connector pin to the center conductor. Slide the ferrule over the cable. Ferrule Knurled Adapter end Coaxial Cable SSAS Connector CABLE CONNECTION FIGURE 4 · · · Slide the cable/pin assembly into the connector body. Make sure the pin goes into the center of the connector insulator and the braid goes over the knurled part of the back of the connector. Slide the ferrule to the back of the connector. 0. 429"), crimp the ferrule tightly over the cable and connector. Connect the male TNC cable assembly to the mating female TNC connector on antenna. For additional protection from corrosion, spray exposed metal surfaces of connectors with Boeshield T-9 or equivalent waterproof lubricant (not provided). Slide wire thru mounting bracket to connect to Fasten TNC cable assembly to the mating female TNC FIGURE 5 Secure antenna to the mounting bracket Route cable to SSAS beacon as needed, making sure to adequately secure the cable. Provide a drip loop in the cable near the beacon to prevent water from running directly on to the beacon. [. . . ] D ACR THUNDERBIRD FIGURE 11 17 Y1-03-0180 Rev. D ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS FIGURE 12 18 Y1-03-0180 Rev. D INCH (mm) RECOMMENDED CABLE STRIPPING DIMENSIONS FOR TNC CONNECTOR FIGURE 13 INCH (mm) RECOMMENDED CABLE STRIPPING DIMENSIONS FOR SMA CONNECTOR FIGURE 14 19 Y1-03-0180 Rev. D SSAS SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM FIGURE 15 20 Y1-03-0180 Rev. [. . . ]