PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1-03-0160 Rev. B Mini B300™ ILS H2ON Product No. 2767 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) ETSI Type Approved to ETS 300 152 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +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 i Y1-03-0160 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 H2ON 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 3.5 OPERATION General Automatic Activation Manual Activation Deactivation Operational Notes 5-6 5 5 5 6 6 SECTION 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.
FIGURE 1: MINI B300TM ILS H2ON EPIRB 1 Y1-03-0160 Rev.
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the MINI B300TM ILS H2ON Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (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 H2ON 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 H2ON 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 B300TM ILS H2ON Mounting Bracket (P/N 9321). SECTION 3 - OPERATION 3.
within 2 seconds. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Extend antenna to its full length. From the armed position, manually release the antenna. Lift the switch and move to the “OFF” then “ON” position again with in 2 seconds. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Extend antenna to its full length. 3.
3. The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON EPIRB has a dated battery life. When purchasing a new battery, make sure the battery is fresh. The battery expiry date is obtained by adding the battery manufacturers rated replacement life of 10 years to the date of manufacture. For example, a date code of 6J1313 would have a Battery Expiry Date of October 13, 2006. A typical Duracell DL223A battery has a date code of 6J1313.
1. Check the antenna tip and spring for any signs of damage or corrosion. If antenna has been bent during storage, it is normal for it to maintain a slight bend. This will not effect performance. 2. Check the antenna for any signs of chafing, wear, cracks, or other damage, and signs of resultant corrosion beneath the covering. 3. Check the antenna socket at the cap surface for any sign of looseness or corrosion. 4. Check the Beacon housing for signs of damage or mishandling.
The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON has a speaker, fed by voltage from the microprocessor and the transmitter, which produces the audible warble. This EPIRB will emit a distinctive warbling sound when operationally tested. Any change in the audible warble, (a loss of sound or intermittent sound), is an indication that you should have your beacon serviced at an authorized service station. Conduct this test only during the first five- (5) minutes of each hour as indicated above.
