TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ......................2 WARNINGS ......................2 BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP ................3 FPR-10 C ................. 3 OMPONENTS ......... 3 HECK THE ARDWARE AND YSTEM EQUIREMENTS INSTALLING THE FPR-100/10 SOFTWARE ..........3 ..................4 DDING A RINTER USING THE FPR-10 ................... 4 ..............
OVERVIEW The FPR-10 (Field Programmer Reader – 10) is designed to be both a re- programming and verification tool for the ACR Satellite 406 RLB-32, RapidFix 406 RLB-33, GlobalFix 406 RLB-35 and GyPSI 406 PLB-100. Programming the beacons specified above is accomplished with a programming head.
BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP Before you run the FPR-100/10 software, please make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements in section 3.2. FPR-10 Components See Figure 5 for a visual representation of each component listed below. FPR-10 Interface Unit (Module Assembly) A3-06-2260 Programming Head, PLB A3-06-2117...
3. Click the Printers option on the Settings menu. 4. From the Printers box that appears, click Add Printer and follow the instructions. If you are using a computer purchased from ACR Electronics and you are asked for the Windows disk, do the following: A.
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2. Click the model of the product you want to program, e.g. 2774 or 2775 for a Satellite 406. (you can find this information on the product label) 3. From the Option Selection Menu, click the Generate New Hex ID button. 4.
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7. If MMSI, Maritime Call sign, or Radio Call sign are chosen, you will be prompted to enter the EPIRB number after entering the protocol and its value. For example, if the EPIRB being programmed is the only one, press ENTER. This will be coded as beacon 1 of 1.
4. Choose the Country you wish to program into the beacon by either typing the name of the Country or scrolling to the Country. Once you have selected the Country, press Enter or double click the mouse on the desired Country. 5.
Reading the Message 1. Make sure the FPR-10 interface unit is properly connected to the PC and powered up (see Figure 5). 2. From the Product Selection Menu, click the GlobalFix 406 RLB-35. 3. From the Option Selection Menu, choose the Memory Read button. 4.