PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL SR-103™ // GMDSS Multichannel Survival Radio Model No.: SR-103 Product No.: 2727 Y1-03-0128 Rev.
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Table of Contents SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION ______________________________ 3 SECTION 2 – PREPARING TO INSTALL ________________________ 4 SECTION 3 – INSTALLING THE SR-103™ SURVIVAL RADIO ________ 6 SECTION 4 – OPERATING THE SR-103™ SURVIVAL RADIO ________ 6 SECTION 5- SENDING DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS ____________ 9 SECTION 6 – MAINTAINING THE SR-103™ SURVIVAL RADIO ____ 10 APPENDIX A – OPERATING FREQUENCIES ____________________ 15 APPENDIX B – BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ___________________ 17 APPENDIX C – TECHNIC
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2727 Multichannel 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. Multichannel 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-103™ RADIO The key components of the SR-103™ Radio are: Figure 2SR-103™ Main Features Y1-03-0128G 5
SECTION 3 – INSTALLING THE SR-103™ 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-103™ SURVIVAL RADIO All radio controls (except the ON/OFF switch) are flat-panel, pushtypes located on the front surface of the radio.
OPERATING INDICATORS CHAN ▲ CHAN ▼ VOL ▲ ▼ PTT CHANNEL The switch includes a RED light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel ▲ is selected. The switch includes a GREEN light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel ▼ is selected. Both of these switches will light up YELLOW when the PTT switch is depressed, indicating that radio is transmitting. The switch blinks YELLOW at a slow rate to assist operator in locating the PTT switch in darkness.
01A 02A 03A 04A 05A 07A 61A 62A 63A 64A 65A 66A 78A 79A 80A 81A 82A 83A 88A 5. The channels appear on the display in the following order: VHF marine band channels 01A- 28 VHF marine band channels 60- 88A VHF marine weather channels -1 through -0, display (WX1WX10) The order is rolled over, i.e., WX10 is followed by Channel 1A. 6. The channel designators are displayed as follows: a.
CAUTION: Operating unit with squelch off for long periods of time will reduce battery life. TRANSMITTING 1. Select channel. 2. Press and hold PTT (Push To Talk) button. PTT, VOLUME ▲and VOLUME ▼keys will illuminate. 3. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3" to 6" (7.5 to 15 cm). 4. Release PTT button to return to receive mode.
ICAO recognized alphabet: A B C D E F G H I J K L M Alpha Bravo Charlie Delta Echo Foxtrot Golf Hotel India Juliet Kilo Lima Mike N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z November Oscar Papa Quebec Romeo Sierra Tango Uniform Victor Whiskey X-ray Yankee Zulu EXAMPLE: “M’AIDER MAYDAY M’AIDER THIS IS MARY JANE Whiskey X-ray Tango 599 Whiskey X-ray Tango 599 Whiskey X-ray Tango 599” To acknowledge that a transmission has been received and understood in its entirety, simply use the expression “R R R” spoken as “Romeo Romeo
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. Any transmissions effected for the purpose of testing the Survival Radio shall be as brief as possible. The recommended test message format is as follows: “ THIS IS ”.
8. If the test signal was not heard (full quieting), replace the battery and retest. If the test signal is still not heard (full quieting), have the unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. 9. Have someone return the call from the monitoring station (lowest power setting) to verify proper radiotelephone receiver operation. 10. If a response is not heard (full quieting), have the radio unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. 11.
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 A – OPERATING FREQUENCIES CHANNEL DESCRIPTION TRANSMIT (MHz) MODE RECEIVE (MHz) 01A Port Operations 156.050 S 156.050 02A Port Operations 156.100 S 156.100 03A Port Operations 156.150 S 156.150 04A Port Operations 156.200 S 156.200 05A Port Operations 156.250 S 156.250 06 Intership Safety 156.300 S 156.300 07A Commercial, Intership 156.350 S 156.350 08 Commercial, Intership 156.400 S 156.400 09 Com’l/Non-Commercial 156.450 S 156.
64A Public Correspondence 156.225 S 156.225 65A Port Operations 156.275 S 156.275 66A Port Operations 156.325 S 156.325 67 Bridge-to-Bridge 156.375 S 156.375 68 Non-Commercial 156.425 S 156.425 69 Non-Commercial 156.475 S 156.475 71 Non-Commercial 156.575 S 156.575 72 Non-Commercial 156.625 S 156.625 73 Port Operations 156.675 S 156.675 74 Port Operations 156.725 S 156.725 75 Guardband (Rec. only) --------- R 156.775 76 Guardband (Rec.
APPENDIX B – BATTERIES AND CHARGERS ITEM DESCRIPTION ACR PRODUCT NUMBER SR-103™ Multichannel Survival Radio Radio as described in Section 2 of this manual 2727 MaxCap™ Rechargeable Battery Rechrgeable battery for Survival Radio 1067 Lithium Survival Battery Lithium battery pack for Survival Radio (5-year replacement life) 1066 MaxCap™ Charger Fast charger (<3 hours) for rechargeable MaxCap™ battery. Includes battery. 2711, 2711.1 Charger XLT Trickle charger for rechargeable MaxCap™ battery.
APPENDIX C – TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS for SR-103™ Multichannel Survival Radio 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 300mW BATTERY Type Primary: lithium Storage life 10 years Operating life under typical duty of 1:9 (i.e.
APPENDIX D – 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.
