User's Manual

84066_UM_ L-3 FFSVR_B 9
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Main parts of the Capsule (L-3 FFSVR) are the EPIRB
(EPIRB module) and the Final Storage Medium (FRM module).
The Capsule is developed to meet the regulations and rules for use
on ships, vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. The Capsule
meets the following specifications for S-VDR and 406MHz EPIRB
for use in search and rescue operations at sea:
• IEC 61996 ed.2
• IEC 61097-2 ed2
• IEC 60945
• C/S T.001
• IMO MSC.163 (78)
• IMO A.810 (19)
• MED 96/98/EC
1.1 EPIRB MODULE
The Capsule is buoyant, and is designed to automatically release and to
automatically activate the EPIRB in case of an emergency where the
Capsule and its bracket is submerged into the sea. The EPIRB can also
be manually operated. One mounting bracket is available to mount it as
an automatic and manual EPIRB. The purpose of the EPIRB is to give
a primary alarm to the search and rescue authorities. The EPIRB gives
an immediate alarm when activated, transmitting the ID of the ship in
distress. The EPIRB will at the same time transmit the position of the
ship. Care must be taken not to activate the EPIRB unless in an
emergency situation, in such cases the user will be held responsible.
For periodic testing a test function is implemented. During the test
cycle the EPIRB does a self-test off the transmitters and the battery
status. No emergency signal is transmitted during the self-test. The
battery of the EPIRB will last for at least 168 hours from activation.