User manual ACR ELECTRONICS PATHFINDER 3 SART (SEARCH AND RESCUE TRANSPONDER)

[. . . ] B66ACR-SART-PF-3 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www. acrelectronics. com Email: Info@acrelectronics. com A Chelton Group Company Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR PathFinderTM3 Search and Rescue Transponder (SART). The combination of computer aided design; high quality raw materials and quality-controlled manufacturing produce a superior product. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. [. . . ] Note that in noisy environments it may be difficult to hear the buzzer. After about one second the SART goes to Receive Mode. The SART remains in the Receive Mode until it detects a radar pulse. It then switches to the Reply Mode and transmits a series of pulses. These pulses will appear on the interrogating radar display as a series of arcs leading away from the SART`s position. Both SART lights flash rapidly and the buzzer emits a pulsed sound (beep) at about one second interval indicating the Reply Mode. This sequence is repeated each time a radar signal interrogates or transmits a valid radar signal to the SART. When the radar signal interrogation stops the SART automatically returns to the Receive Mode. With a fully charged battery the SART will operate in Receive Mode for a minimum of 96 hours. After this time period it will still respond to normal interrogation radar signals for an additional eight hours. 9 Y1-03-0170 Rev. The PathFinderTM3 is supplied with a telescopic pole to raise the SART one meter above sea level (see figure 5). To operate, simply turn the bottom cap of the SART to release the pole. Pull the pole downward and extend it to its maximum length. To lock pole in position pull firmly across pole joints while twisting slightly. Tie Lanyard to life raft to allow retrieval should the SART fall into the water. Push SART through life raft observation port and place foot of pole in pocket at base of life raft. Use life raft ties to hold SART pole near vertical. Ensure SART is not obscured by metal objects or inflatable Radar reflectors. Periodically check to see if SART is still vertical. 1 Meter Minimum Figure 5 10 Y1-03-0170 Rev. If no pole is available, or if you prefer, you can suspend the SART from the canopy support using the additional lanyard loop provided (See figure 6). Loop the lanyard through the support strap in the life raft and secure firmly. The SART should be as high as possible and at least 1m above sea level. [. . . ] Write your name and address on the box. Figure 9 4) 5) Check with your local transportation authority for additional or different requirements. Contact your supplier or the manufacturer's Customer Service Manager with any queries on shipment. Note SART Serial Number The serial number on the SART is indicated on the base of the SART. 14. 0 Technical Specifications General Meets the requirements of: 0735/04 Designed to meet: Frequency: IMO Res. A. 802(19), EC Council Directive 96/98/EC, Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) according to IMO amendment to Chapter III of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as well as part 80 of the FCC Rules RTCM Paper 111-92/SC113-36 (Ninth Draft SART Standard) 9. 2 GHz to 9. 5 GHz 16 Y1-03-0170 Rev. [. . . ]