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ACR Electronics GlobalFix 406 Product Support Manual

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PRODUCT
SUPPORT
MANUAL
GlobalFix
Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon
FCC Type Accepted
Product No. 2742 Cat. I
Product No. 2744 Cat. II
Owner
Vessel
Radio CallSign
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
+1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087
http://www.acrelectronics.com
Email: Info@acrelectronics.com
Y1-03-0157 Rev. T1
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Y1-03-0157
Rev. T1
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  • Page 1 FCC Type Accepted Product No. 2742 Cat. I Product No. 2744 Cat. II Owner Vessel Radio CallSign ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 http://www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com Y1-03-0157 Rev. T1...

  • Page 2: Section 1 - The System

    * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Registration of 406 MHz satellite EPIRB with the EPIRB Registration Section of the national authority* is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system.
  • Page 3 GENERAL 1.1.1 This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance in- structions for the GlobalFix™ 406 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon, hereinafter referred to as the Beacon. This section describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon System. The FCC authorizes the use of 406 MHz Radio Beacons by any ship that is also equipped with a VHF Ship Station.
  • Page 4 Once free from the release bracket, the GlobalFix™ 406 will automatically turn on if the water sensors are wet. 1.2.5 Alternately, the GlobalFix™ 406 can be manually activated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it toward the antenna and pushing back down to the opposite side of the EPIRB.

  • Page 5: Satellite Detection

    signals from satellites. IF the GPS never gets good navigation data, the GPS will turn OFF after 10 minutes and there will be no successful green LED indication. This test should never be performed more than once during the five-year life of the battery pack to prevent excessive current drain! 1.2.9 If the thumb switch is accidentally or inadvertently put in the...
  • Page 6 equipment to measure and store the Doppler-shifted frequency along with the satellite EPIRB digital data message and time of *** WARNING *** measurement. This information is transmitted in real time to an THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE earth station called the Local User Terminal (LUT), which may ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE be within the view of the satellite, as well as being stored for AND IMMINENT DANGER...

  • Page 7: False Alarms

    number or code which is broadcast on 406 MHz. Registration provides the Search and Rescue people with important informa- tion which will speed up the rescue operation and minimize false alarms. To register this EPIRB with NOAA (USA registration only), simply fill out and mail the provided form in the enclosed pre-addressed envelope to NOAA or fax the completed form to NOAA at (301) 457-5406.
  • Page 8 The hydrostatic release unit (HRU) must be replaced by the date indicated on the float free mounting bracket. The hydrostatic release can be replaced by removing the Beacon from the bracket, then sliding the hydrostatic release assembly out of the Prod.

  • Page 9: Internal Gps

    INTERNAL GPS 1.6.2 Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter 3.7.1 The GlobalFix™ 406 is fitted with an internal Global Position- Frequency 406.025 MHz ing System receiver that will determine the navigational coordi- Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms nates, latitude and longitude, of its position on the globe to be Output Power 5 watts transmitted to the emergency system.

  • Page 10: Programming Interface

    Material, EPIRB High impact and UV resistant 1) Returning the thumb switch to the original OFF position. plastic Color Yellow If automatically activated: Weight 2.1 lbs. 1) Removing the beacon from the water. The beacon normally takes Temperature Range up to 12 seconds to deactivate, or Operating Class I -40°C to +55°C...

  • Page 11: Section 2 - Installation (Attach Antenna Tightly Onto Unit)

    AUTOMATIC DEPLOYMENT & DEACTIVATION SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION (Attach antenna tightly onto unit) (Product No. 2742 only) MOUNTING LOCATION (Product No 2742) 3.2.1 Automatic deployment and activation occurs when the vessel sinks and a hydrostatic release device frees the beacon from the 2.1.1 The GlobalFix™...

  • Page 12: Visual Inspection

    2.1.6 Consideration should be given to mounting the GlobalFix™ Do not operate inside liferaft or under any similar cover or canopy. 406 in a vertical (antenna upward position). In certain circum- stances, such as medical emergencies or disabled vessels, man- ual activation of the EPIRB for location and homing purposes is 3.1.2 The GlobalFix™...

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