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2.0
WARNINGS
To test whether an EPIRB or PLB operates satisfactorily, always perform a self-test as
described in the beacon's operating manual or contact the beacon manufacturer for
instructions as to how to perform a self-test.
When performing a verification of the self-test message on the RLB-23, RLB-23E, RLB-
23E1, or RLB-24, never allow the EPIRB under test to remain active for more than 35
seconds at a time. Upon activation, an ACR/RLB-23 or RLB-24 series EPIRB will
transmit a TEST message format that GMDSS satellites will ignore. However, after 35
seconds of operation live transmissions will be sent which will alert GMDSS/SAR
authorities.
If the FPR-100 does detect a live transmission from any manufacturers beacon during a
self test verification, there will be a visible and audible warning from the PC. If this
happens, turn the beacon off and contact your local authorities to report inadvertent
activation.
3.0
BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP
Before you run the FPR-100 software, please make sure that your computer meets the
minimum requirements in section 3. If you purchased the FPR-100 with the laptop
computer option then ACR Electronics has already verified that the computer meets all of
the requirements.
3.1
FPR-100 Components
See Figure 6 for a visual representation of each component listed below.
· FPR-100 Interface Unit (Module Assembly)
· PLB Interface Box
· Programming Head, RLB-27/28
· Programming Head, RLB-32/33
· Programming Head, RLB-35
· Serial Cable Assembly
· Cable, 6 Conductor
· Power Cord
3.2
Check the Hardware and System Requirements
To run the FPR-100, you must have certain hardware and software installed on your
computer. The requirements include:
· Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / or NT4.0.
· Pentium 75 MHz microprocessor (minimum).
A3-06-2118
A3-06-2117
A3-06-2120
A3-06-2119
A3-06-2245
A3-06-2129
A2-07-0137
A2-07-0135-1 for 2781
A2-07-0139 for 2785
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