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Chapter 5 About Float-free Capsule
5.1 EPIRB Transmission Status
In the Float-free Capsule (FFC), transmission status of the EPIRB function is determined based
on the following state.
- Control switch position
- Immersed condition (immersed in water, or not)
- Detachable condition (mounted on the bracket, or released)
Table 5-1 shows the EPIRB transmission status in each case.
Control position
ON
READY
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
* Floating or immersed in water.
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Table 5-1 EPIRB transmission status
FFC condition
Wet*
Dry
Release
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FFC mount or
release status
Transmission status
Mount
ON
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Activation
OFF
type
x
x
Manual
x
x
x
Automatic
x
x
None
x
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