Acrartex SATELLITE2 406 User Manual

PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL RapidFix™406 and Satellite2 406™ // Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Model Nos.: RLB-33

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 7 5.2 Dimension Drawings Category I Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Figure 4 Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket)

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 8 Category II Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Figure 5 Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket)

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 9 5.3 Configuration Overview Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The beacon may also be

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 10 NOTE: Some countries may fine vessel owners for causing false alarms. The permanent breakage of the Activation

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 11 If the thumb switch is accidentally or inadvertently put in the vertical or test position (not in the OFF or ON position), the

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 12 nominal 20 minutes if old GPS position data is stored in the memory of the RapidFix™. If there is no old GPS position data pre

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 13 For both models Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Ce

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 14 The LUT processes the Doppler-shifted signal from the LEOSAR and determines the location of the beacon, then the LUT relays

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 15 SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8.1 Type Approvals and Standards The RLB-32 and RLB-33 meet the requirements of Federal Co

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 16 8.4 Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter Frequency 406 MHz Output Power 5 Watts Digital Message Format RLB-33: Standard Locati

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR E

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 17 8.5 Warranty Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 18 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Cou

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 19 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Co

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 20 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE The Maritime Safety Committee approved guidelines for shore-base

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 21 ACR ELECTRONICS INC. PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA NOTE TO USERS OF GlobalFix™, RapidFix™, or Satellite

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 22 ACR ELECTRONICS INC. 中华人民共和国产品信息 GlobalFix™ RLB-35, RapidFix™ RLB-33, or Satellite2 406™ RLB-32, NAT GPIRB, SATFIND 406, GEO

Table of Contents SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES ...

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 1 APPROVED FOR GMDSS USE SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing from ACR Electronics,

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 2 SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS 2.1 Registration Importance It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz beacon

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 3 2.6 Do I Need a Radio Station License? The information in this section is provided for informational purposes only.

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 4 SECTION 3 – FALSE ALARMS 3.1 Prevention of False Alarms An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated in an emergency by two differe

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 5 The Category I float-free mounting bracket should be mounted securely to a vertical or horizontal surface (the mount has pred

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 6 SECTION 5 – ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT 5.1 Bracket Configuration