ACR Electronics GlobalFix Y1-03-0233 Manuel d'utilisateur

OWNER VESSEL RADIO CALL SIGN UIN #

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 9 Spring Release knob HydroFix™ Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) GPS Interface Cable Front cover hook (detent) Release Latch A

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 10 3. Digital Display The digital display in the beacon is used as a secondary visual aid, supporting the green/red LE

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 11 4. Activating your beacon Overview Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated in the event of

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 12 Category I beacons-Automatic deployment and activation If the vessel sinks, the HydroFix™ HRU frees the beacon from the bracket

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 13 Category I and II Beacons-Manual deployment and activation Both Category I and II beacons can be manually deployed by removing t

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 14 TIPS FOR OPTIMUM DEPLOYMENT OF AN ACTIVATED BEACON: When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency, DO NOT: // Hold

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 15 Precautions to prevent false alarms // Do not mount or transport the beacon within 4.6ft/1.4m of a magnetic source. // Do not st

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 16 STEP THREE - INSTALLING THE BEACON 1. Marking battery and Hydrostatic Release Unit expiration dates NOTE: It is the beacon owne

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 17 Visually inspect the area surrounding the mounting bracket installation site for hidden hazards or obstacles that may hav

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 18 3. Category I bracket The SeaShelter3™ Category I bracket has five pre-drilled screw holes to use for securing the bracket to

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 1 NOTE re: Applicable products This manual supports all configurations of GlobalFix™ iPRO/ RLB-36 b

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 19 4. Category II bracket Category II brackets are designed to hold the beacon securely in place. The beacon must be manually

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 20 5. Installing the optical interface to an external GPS receiver The beacon is fitted with an optical interface to connect

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 21 STEP FOUR - MAINTAINING THE BEACON 1. Safety DOs and DON’Ts On a routine basis aboard ship, DO NOT: // Hold or carry the bea

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 22 Always refer battery replacement and any other beacon service to a factory authorized Service Center. Find a Center near

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 23 6. Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the n

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 24 To remove the expired HRU When opening the SeaShelter3™ lid, note that the beacon is installed with the lanyard face in. Pull th

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 25 9. Servicing the LowPro3™ To remove a beacon from the Category II bracket, lift the latch and release the pressure from the be

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 26 11. Extended GPS test The beacon may be tested for GPS functionality, however, this may only be done once in the five-year life

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 27 APPENDIX A - USING AND TESTING THE GPS SYSTEMS 1. How the external GPS interface works The beacon is fitted with an optic

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 28 If the new GPS position is acquired, the coordinates will be displayed after the beacon has completed the Self-Test. If n

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 2 Table of Contents STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON ___________________________________ 2 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 29 7. Compatible GPS receivers External GPS interface requirements: In order to be compatible with the GlobalFix™ iPRO,

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 30 APPENDIX C - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION The following chart describes the audio-visual feedback the

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 31 The system reports that the 121.5 MHz homing signal is on. Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel use this frequency when ar

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 32 The system reminds you that leaving the beacon on continuously gives the best assurance of being rescued. SAR groups need th

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 33 APPENDIX D - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF-TEST The following chart describes the display and audio-visual feedbac

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 34 The fourth test checks for 406 MHz signal strength/RF power. If power is adequate the system passes. The fourth test ch

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 35 This message appears if Self-Test has passed. The display indicates that the external GPS did not update its coordinates dur

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 36 APPENDIX E - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST The following chart describes the display and audi

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 37 APPENDIX F- USER INTERFACE: LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS The RLB-36 user interface is available in five languages: English, French, Ita

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 38 APPENDIX G - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM 1. General overview EPIRBs transmit to the satellite portion of the Cospas-Sarsa

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 3 STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON 1. Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 39 APPENDIX H - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL Beacon size (without antenna) 17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 40 APPENDIX I - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES 1. Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in mat

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 41 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Council Directive

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 42 INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE The Maritime Safety Committee approved guidelines for shore

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 4 2. What country should I register in? Register your beacon with the EPIRB national authority of the country for which

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 5 Registration outside of the United States In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that cou

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 6 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS 1. How your beacon brings help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that t

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 7 2. Anatomy of your beacon NOTE: When unpacking your beacon, it is recommended that you save the original packaging for re-us

Y1-03-0233 Rev. D 8 GPS Interface Internal GPS Receiver Activation/Test Switch Red LED Digital Display Screen OFF/READY Posit