PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL SR-102™ // GMDSS 16/6 Survival Radio Model No.: SR-102 Product No.: 2726A Y1-03-0079-1 Rev.
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Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION _________________________________ 3 SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ___________________________ 4 SECTION 3 – INSTALLING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO ___________ 6 SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO ___________ 6 SECTION 5- SENDING DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS _______________ 8 SECTION 6 – MAINTAINING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO _______ 10 APPENDIX A – BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ______________________ 13 APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ____________________
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2726A 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety.
SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ITEMS INCLUDED IN PURCHASE: 1. 16/6 Survival Radio with lithium battery, wrist lanyard and radio cover 2. Warranty card 3. Commercial Registration Advisory 4. Product Support Manual If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics’ Technical Service by email at service@acrelectronics,com or by phone at +1 (954) 981- 3333.
ANATOMY OF THE SR-102™ Radio The key components of the SR-102™ Radio are: Figure 2SR-102™ Main Features Y1-03-0079-1D 5
SECTION 3 – INSTALLING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO The Survival Radio and its protective cover shall be packed with the ship’s survival craft or in a survival suit. When not packed with a life raft, the radiotelephone should be stored in an accessible place, as close to the survival craft as possible. SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE SR-102™ SURVIVAL RADIO All radio controls are flat-panel, push-types located on the front surface of the radio.
OPERATING INDICATORS CHAN 16 CHAN 6 VOL ▲ ▼ PTT The push switch includes a RED light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 16 is selected. The push switch includes a GREEN light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 6 is selected. Both of these push switches light up YELLOW when the PTT switch is depressed - indicates that radio is transmitting. The push switch blinks YELLOW at a slow rate to assist operator in locating the PTT switch in darkness.
7. CHAN 6 button stays lit (green). 8. Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose). 9. Press blinking PUSH TO TALK button to transmit. 10. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"—6" (7.5 cm to 15 cm). 11. Both Volume indicators stay lit during transmission. 12. Release PUSH TO TALK button to listen. 13. Keep transmissions to a minimum to conserve battery power. 14.
3. Always use the ICAO Convention (Convention on International Civil Aviation) recognized alphabet for spelling.
SECTION 6 – MAINTAINING THE SR-102 SURVIVAL RADIO MANDATORY TESTING Radiotelephones operated within the U.S.A. must be operationally tested on a periodic basis (FCC regulations, Part 80, section 80.834, until superseded by section 80.1095). To test the radiotelephone, follow the steps given below. NOTE: This test requires that a separate VHF marine radio transceiver be used to monitor transmitted and received signals.
4. Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. 5. The receiver tunes to Channel 16 automatically when unit is turned ON. 6. Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 16). 7. If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats). 8. If the test signal was not heard (full quieting), replace the battery and retest.
BATTERY INFORMATION Figure 5- Battery Installation Battery options Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) The Survival Radio is supplied with a replaceable lithium battery pack. This primary battery pack will operate the radio for at least 8 hours, in compliance with IMO/SOLAS and FCC requirements for a survival craft radio.
MaxCap™ Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067) To allow the survival radio to be used in non-emergency situations, a rechargeable battery pack (ACR Product No. 1067), and a MaxCap Charger (ACR Product No. 2711) are also available. The rechargeable battery pack will operate the unit for approximately four to six hours. The charger is capable of charging the battery in less than 135 minutes. Refer to charger manual for charging instructions.
APPENDIX B – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for SR-102™ 16/6 Survival Radio OPERATING FREQUENCY Channel 16 156.800MHz, Distress Calling Channel 6 156.300MHz, Communications/USCG TRANSMITTER Power output (ERP) 500mW ± 2.5dB Frequency control Quartz crystal (±.001%) Modulation type Phase Max. modulation ± 5kHz Audio width 300/2500Hz RECEIVER Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 1.0 µV Audio output 300 mW BATTERY Type Primary: lithium Storage life 10 years Operating life under typical duty of 1:9 (i.e.
APPENDIX C – WARRANTY, NOTICES LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.
