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Pathfinder 2
Search and Rescue Transponder
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
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MANUAL
MANUAL
Y1-03-0154
Rev. A
Product No. 2708
Y1-03-0154 Rev. A
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- Page 1 PRODUCT PRODUCT SUPPORT SUPPORT MANUAL MANUAL Y1-03-0154 Rev. A Pathfinder 2 Search and Rescue Transponder Product No. 2708 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 Y1-03-0154 Rev. A...
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- Page 4 NOTICE TO PURCHASERS, OWNERS AND USERS: Purchasers, owners and other users of the SART use the device at their own risk. In no case shall ACR Electronics, Inc. be liable for any consequential or incidental damages, for breach of warranty, express or implied, or for any other reason.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ............... 3 Using the SART ............4 General ............4 Activation, Operation, Test......5 Sequence of Operations ........5 Installation ..............7 Operating Instructions ..........8 Battery Pack Replacement......... 9 Self-test..............9 Routine Maintenance..........10 Note on Serial Number..........11 Technical Specification ........... - Page 6 The SART is a Search and Rescue Transponder that provides location information to search radars operating in the X-band (9.2 - 9.5 GHz). Once activated the SART detects the radar signal of the search craft and sends a series of response pulses to the search radar of the search craft that causes a series of 12 equally spaced arcs to appear on the radar display (See Figure 1).
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Page 7: Using The Sart
USING THE SART 2.1 General Installation and use of the SART does not require special training. Normally, the SART will be mounted on a bulkhead using the bracket and clips provided. In an abandon ship situation, remove the SART from the bracket and take it to the survival craft. -
Page 8: Activation, Operation, Test
2.2 Activation, Operation, Test Activation of the SART is by a three-position switch (ON/OFF/Test), which is operated by pushing and rotating the spool on which the lanyard is wound. Switching the SART to ON breaks a seal, showing that the unit has been operated. -
Page 9: Installation
Mode for a minimum of 96 hours. After this time period it will still respond to normal interrogation for an additional eight hours. Figure 3: Installing the SART INSTALLATION Y1-03-0154 Rev. A... - Page 10 In addition to the SART and 3.3 feet (1 m) pole, a mounting bracket for the body and two rubber clips for the pole are supplied. The equipment does not include mounting hardware for the bracket and the clips, as these will depend on the bulkhead material and its thickness.
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Page 11: Operating Instructions
Remove bracket and SART Drill four holes C to suit attaching parts. Secure bracket to bulkhead Place SART mast in clips and retaining strap to bracket. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To operate the SART: Remove the SART (with installed pole) from the bracket. Activate the SART as follows: Push the lanyard spool in and turn it counter-clockwise until the seal breaks and the switch clicks into the ON position. -
Page 12: Battery Pack Replacement
Mount the SART in the survival raft. A typical installation in, for example, a life raft, would be as follows (see figure 5): Push the SART through the circular observation port and place base of pole in the pocket beneath the observation port. Using the lanyard, secure the SART pole to suitable points on the life raft canopy. -
Page 13: Self-Test
On completion of test, release the switch and check that it returns to OFF. Note: If the lights do not come on the battery pack voltage may be low or the SART may be defective. Contact ACR Electronics, Inc. or an authorized dealer. Y1-03-0154 Rev. A... -
Page 14: Routine Maintenance
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Every month, carry out a self-test on the SART and check that battery date has not expired. NOTE ON SERIAL NUMBER The serial number on the SART is indicated by erased numbers on a grid. Read the grid from left to right. See figure 6. The serial number shown in Figure 6 is 435719. -
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Meets the requirements of: Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems. (GMDSS) according to IMO amendment to chap 111 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention, as well as part 80 of the FCC Rules. International type approval in accordance with: IEC 1097-1 1992, I-ETS 300 151 Designed to meet: RTCM Paper 111-92/SC113-36... -
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9.5 Battery Receive mode operation: 96 hours minimum Reply mode operation: 8 hours continuous while being interrogated by an X-band radar with a pulse repetition frequency of 1 kHz (at extreme temperature). Battery Life: 5 years 9.6 Environmental Operating temperature: -4 F to + 131 F (-20 C to +55 C) Storage temperature: -22 F to +140 F (-30 C to +65 C) - Page 17 chaser of the unit. During the warranty period the manufacturer will repair or, at the manufacturer’s option, replace a defective unit at no cost to the owner of the SART for materials and labor. Transportation charges are the responsibility of the owner of the SART. The unit must be packaged correctly and shipped prepaid to the manufacturer or an authorized service center;...
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