User's Manual

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4.3

Using the 10m rope

The 10m. rope is meant to hang the Tron SART20 inside a life raft. Any objects that the rope can be

attached to can be used. As long as the transponder is kept away from any metal objects, the

performance will not be notable degraded because of the canvas of the life raft.

Figure 4.3, Tron SART20 with 10m rope attached.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1

ACTIVATING TRON SART20

1. Break seal at switch.

2. Pull locking pin and make sure that the switch enters the “ON” position. An audible “BEEP” will

be heard and the indicator led will start to flash.

3. Place (or hold) the transponder in a vertical position as high as possible. When the Tron SART20 is

within range of an active 3 cm radar, the internal loudspeaker will be activated. A handheld VHF

radio should now be used to establish contact with the approaching boat or helicopter.

5.2

DEACTIVATING TRON SART20

1. Move the switch to the “OFF” position.

2. Replace the locking pin.