Product Support Manual Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) RLB-35 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G FCC ID: OWNER VESSEL CALL SIGN / MMSI SERIAL NUMBER B66ACR-RLB35 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Tel : +1 (954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: info@acrelectronics.
* * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Magnet Safe Distance 1m (3.3 ft) Stereo Speaker Safe Distance 1m (3.3 ft) Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all magnetic sources Keep this beacon a safe distance away from all stereo speakers IF YOU HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH YOUR NEW 406 BEACON, DO NOT RETURN IT TO THE STORE! CALL ACR ELECTRONICS AT +1 (800) 432-0227.
Table of Contents SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES.............................................................................................. 1 SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS ............................................................................................... 1 2.1 Registration Importance .................................................................................................................................... 1 2.2 Where to Register..............................
SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing from ACR Electronics, Inc. We design, manufacture and distribute quality products knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. We believe in going beyond those specifications to insure our products work when needed in real world conditions. With proper care and maintenance your ACR product will last for years.
2.3 Registration in the United States It is the owner’s responsibility to register 406 MHz beacons that are programmed for and purchased in the United States. The national authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The fastest and easiest way to register your beacon with NOAA is to use the online registration database at www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov.
2.7 Commercial Vessels World Wide 406 MHz beacons that are carried on commercial vessels world wide should be registered with the country where the vessel is flagged regardless of where the vessel operates. When a commercial vessel acquires a 406 MHz beacon from outside of its home country, the beacon should be reprogrammed for the home country and registered there. 2.
3.2 Reporting of False Alarms Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information that should be reported includes the EPIRB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN), date, time, duration and cause of activation, as well as location of beacon at the time of activation.
4.3 Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) The ACR HydroFix™ HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of installation or 3 years from the date manufactured, whichever comes first. Upon installing your beacon or new HRU, permanently scratch the new expiration date on the HRU date calendar (as seen below). Date of Installation Example: Date of installation of New HRU or First Installation of EPIRB including new HRU: August 1, 2007. This unit will need to be replaced in August of 2009.
SECTION 5 – ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT 5.1 Bracket Configuration Figure 2 Figure 3 6 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev.
5.2 Dimension Drawings Category 1 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 4 7 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev.
Category 2 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 5 8 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev.
5.3 Configuration Overview Category 1 beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The beacon may also be hand held on the deck of vessels, or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided. Category 2 beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket. The beacon is designed to operate best while floating in water. Hand held operation should be avoided when possible. Do not operate inside life raft or under any similar cover or canopy.
5.6 Manual Deployment and Activation The Category 1 beacon can be manually deployed by removing the retaining pin, removing the cover, and then removing the beacon from the bracket. Once removed, both the Category 1 and Category 2 beacons can be activated by placing the beacon in water OR by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it toward the antenna and pushing down to the opposite side of the beacon.
TEST Initial Test Start Check Data Integrity Check 406 MHz Synthesizer Check RF Power/Battery Check Internal GPS Successful Test SUCCESS Beep, Red LED, Strobe Beep, Red LED Beep, Red LED Beep, Red LED Beep, Red LED Green LED, Strobe FAIL Test stopped Test stopped Test stopped Test stopped *NOTE: The “beeps” are a very high-pitched tone that many people may not be able to hear.
SECTION 6 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 Routine Maintenance At least every ninety days, the float free mounting bracket and beacon should be inspected for deterioration and/or residue buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release. Part of the visual check includes checking the antenna for tightness. Clean the beacon and the mounting bracket to remove residue buildups. It is recommended that the beacon and mounting bracket be wiped with a damp cloth.
7.2 Satellite Detection EPIRBs transmit to the satellite portion of the COSPAS-SARSAT system. COSPAS-SARSAT is an international system that utilizes Russian Federation and United States’ low altitude, near-polar orbiting satellites (LEOSAR). These satellites assist in detecting and locating activated 406 MHz satellite beacons. COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from EPIRBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz.
SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION 8.1 Type Approvals and Standards The RLB-35 meets the requirements of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 80 and Category 1 EPIRBs meet the GMDSS requirements: Type Approvals FCC COSPAS-SARSAT MED FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 (RLB-35) Certificate Nos. 136, 173 BSH Certificate No. 4612/506 0016/2005 Notified Body: 0735 Copies of certificates and additional worldwide type approvals are available at www.acrelectronics.com.
8.4 Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter 406 MHz Frequency Output 5 Watts Power Digital Standard Location Protocol1 Message Format Duration Frequency Stability Rate Modulation Encoding 121.5 MHz Transmitter 121.5 MHz Frequency Frequency ±50 ppm Tolerance Output Power 50-100 mW PEP 520 ms Modulation Type AM (3K20A3X) ±2 parts per billion/100ms Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz 400 bps ±1.1 radians peak Biphase L Sweep Rate Duty Cycle Antenna Frequency 3 Hz 37.5% 1 Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S.
ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 Tel: +1 (954) 981 3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com European Office 1 Rose Cottages, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BX UK Tel: +44-1590-682282 Fax: +44-1590-683828 Email: acr.europe@dial.pipex.
ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 Tel: +1 (954) 981 3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com European Office 1 Rose Cottages, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BX UK Tel: +44-1590-682282 Fax: +44-1590-683828 Email: acr.europe@dial.pipex.
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