Product Support Manual Mini B300 ™ ILS Product Support Manual Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Satellite2 406™ & RapidFix™ Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Product No. 2766.6 Product No. 2774 Cat.1 Product No. 2775 Cat.2 Product No. 2776 GPS Interface Cat.1 Product No. 2777 GPS Interface Cat.2 ETSI Type Approved to ETS 300 152 RLB-32/33 Y1-03-0167 B Y1-03-0148 Rev. Rev. F FCC Type Accepted ACR Electronics, Inc.
* * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY i Y1-03-0167 Rev.
Foreword: Congratulations and thank you! You have just purchased the finest Class B personal EPIRB available on the market. Other brands merely attempt to meet the requirements established by authorities. By purchasing this EPIRB you have distinguished yourself as one of the safest persons in boating. To be a responsible EPIRB owner: Read this manual. Activate your EPIRB ONLY in an emergency. Prepare an emergency evacuation plan and rehearse it.
ACR MINI B300TM ILS EPIRB TABLE OF CONTENTS PARA TITLE PAGE Figure 1 ACR Mini B300 SECTION 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Figure 2 1.5 1.6 INTRODUCTION General Purpose Satellite Detection Authorizations Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) Characteristics Technical Data 2-4 2 2 2 2 3 3 4 SECTION 2 2.1 INSTALLATION General 5 5 SECTION 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 OPERATION General Manual Activation Deactivation Operational Notes 5-6 5 5 5 5 SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.
FIGURE 1: MINI B300TM ILS H2ON EPIRB 1 Y1-03-0167 Rev.
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the MINI B300TM ILS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB - Class B) hereinafter referred to as the Beacon. This section describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon (See Figure 1). You must add this device to your FCC ship station license if you have one. 1.
FIGURE 2: SATELLITE DETECTION 1.5 CHARACTERISTICS The MINI B300TM ILS Beacon is an o-ring sealed battery operated unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly, which also contains the battery power supply. An "ON-OFF" switch is installed on top of the Beacon, along with a light emitting diode (LED) operation indicator, and also has an in-line speaker, which emits an audio warble whenever the Beacon is transmitting.
1.6 TECHNICAL DATA Pertinent technical data is listed below: ITEM CHARACTERISTICS Frequency 121.5 MHz Power Output Minimum 75 mW during 24 hours operation Operating Life 24 hours minimum at -10°, (-14°F) longer in temperate climates Battery Lithium battery, 6V Duracell DL223A, (or equivalent) sold with beacon. Rated replacement life: 10 years or immediately after extended use or emergency.
SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL The MINI B300TM ILS Beacon has been designed for multi-purpose installation for survival use, personnel, rafts, floats and survival craft. It should be stowed on your persons, where it will be readily available in an emergency, or mounted where easily accessible with the optional MINI B300TMILS Mounting Bracket (P/N 9321). When securing beacon with Velcro strap, be sure the antenna is not captured and is free to deploy when released. SECTION 3 - OPERATION 3.
3.4 OPERATIONAL NOTES The EPIRB is designed to float on water but will operate best when held upright out of water. An operational transmission on land should be conducted in an area free of obstructions, which could absorb RF energy and limit radiation patterns. Position the antenna straight up and extend (perpendicular to ground) and not pointing toward the receiving station. Note that the radiation field null occurs directly off the end of the antenna.
a. Remove four (4) screws holding the top cap of the Beacon to the case. Use a no. 2 Phillips screwdriver. Remove top cap and PC board from bottom case being careful not to disturb any electronic components on the PC board. b. Remove old battery and place new battery in battery clip with groove side of battery down and flat side of battery up. Caution: Make sure flat side of battery is up. Otherwise, the polarity of the battery would be reversed and damage to the battery will occur.
4.4 PERIODIC OPERATIONAL CHECK 1. To ensure continued reliability, the unit should be checked for operation at least once every 90 (ninety) days, following the procedure of Section 5.2. 2. Do not use cleaners or petroleum distillates. 4.5 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION The MINI B300TM ILS contains lithium batteries (solid cathode, total 3.4 grams lithium).
You can verify that your EPIRB is actually transmitting by turning it "ON" near a FM radio tuned to 99.5 MHz. The radio will receive the signal and will broadcast the familiar “warble” through its speakers if the EPIRB is transmitting properly. Conduct this test only during the first five (5) minutes of each hour as indicated above. 9 Y1-03-0167 Rev.
