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Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics ARTEX GLOBALFIX V4
- Page 1 AMSUMAR S.A.C. QUICK START GUIDE GLOBALFIX V4 406 MHZ gps epirb...
- Page 3 HOW AN EPIRB WORKS – COSPAS/SARSAT When a 406 MHz beacon is activated, the digital distress message is transmitted to Cospas-Sarsat satellites, which in turn, relay this message to reach the SAR Authorities. The distress message contains important information about the beacon and its owner. Additional information about the beacon is accessed by SAR from the beacon registration database.
- Page 4 REGISTERING YOUR BEACON - MANDATORY All 460 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed into the beacon based on the country in which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are able to determine which country´s database will have your registration information.
- Page 5 EPIRB SERVICE & MAINTENANCE Routine Beacon Maintenance: Every 90 days perform a visual inspection of the mounting bracket and beacon for deterioration and/or residue build-up including: Check antenna for tightness Clean the beacon and mounting bracket with a damp cloth Check EPIRB case and bracket for any damage Review battery expiration date...
- Page 6 BEACON SELF - TEST The Radio Beacon can self-test as needed, maximum once a month. ACR recommends that you perform a monthly self-test. The self-test can be done inside or outside a building or boat.. A self-test is initiated by pressing the self-test button for one (1) second, until a brief Green LED flashes, and then releasing the button.
- Page 7 EXTENDED GPS TEST To do the extended GPS test, the beacom must be outside with a clear view to the sky. The test is initiated by pressing the self – test button for 6 seconds. There will be an initial brief green LED flash, followed shortly by three (3) short Green LED flashes and three (3) beeps to indicate that the extended GPS test has started;...
- Page 8 CATEGORY I BRACKET (For P/N 2830) Category I Mounting Bracket – ACR P/N 2832 To mount the EPIRB in the category I bracket, insert the top cap first at a slight angle and then press the bottom casing until the EPIRB clicks and is firmly supported.
- Page 9 CATEGOR II BRACKET (For P/N 2831) Category II Mounting Bracket – ACR P/N 2833 To mount the EPIRB in the category II bracket, insert the top cap first at a slight angle and then press the bottom casing until the EPIRB clicks and is firmly supported. The EPIRB can only mounted inside the bracket with the ON/Test buttons facing out.
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Page 10: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT This EPIRB is fitted with a user replaceable battery. The battery for this EPIRB can be procured at any ACR dealer. Battery replacement is due after activation or by expiry date on the beacon, whichever comes first... - Page 11 AMSUMAR S.A.C. AV. SANTA ROSA 791-793 LA PERLA CALLAO Tel: 51(1)457-5234 Website: www.amsumar.com E-mail: cam@amsumar.com...