User Manual

Y1-03-0242 Rev. J 24
11. Extended GPS test
The beacon may be tested for GPS functionality; however, due to the strain
on the battery, this may only be done once per month (a maximum of 60
times) in the five-year lifetime of the battery. This test is not necessary at any
time in the life of the beacon, but is made available in the event that the
beacon owner wishes to verify internal GPS engine viability.
An extended GPS test may be invoked by holding the switch in test position
for 10 seconds after Self-Test completes. A long beep indicates the start of
the extended GPS test and the internal GPS begins to acquire coordinates
data. Once the data is acquired, another long beep and a green LED can be
observed. See Appendix A for further details on possible LED sequences
seen during the extended GPS test.