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OWNER
VESSEL
CALL SIGN / MMSI
SERIAL NUMBER
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(EPIRB)
Product Support Manual
FCC ID:
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Tel : +1 (954) 981-3333
Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087
www.acrelectronics.com
Email: info@acrelectronics.com
RLB-35
Y1-03-0157-2
Rev. G
B66ACR-RLB35
ACR Electronics, Inc.
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- Page 1 Product Support Manual Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) RLB-35 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road OWNER Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Tel : +1 (954) 981-3333 VESSEL Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 CALL SIGN / MMSI www.acrelectronics.com...
- Page 2 This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation, provided you obtain a Return Authorization from ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road,...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES....................1 SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS ....................1 Registration Importance ............................ 1 Where to Register............................... 1 Registration in the United States........................2 Leisure Vessels in the United States........................ 2 Commercial Vessels in the United States...................... -
Page 4: Section 1 - Foreword And Product Features
SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES Thank you for purchasing from ACR Electronics, Inc. We design, manufacture and distribute quality products knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. -
Page 5: Registration In The United States
If internet is not accessible then the owner should complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics warranty card) and mail with the pre-addressed, postage paid envelope to:... -
Page 6: Commercial Vessels World Wide
Commercial Vessels World Wide 406 MHz beacons that are carried on commercial vessels world wide should be registered with the country where the vessel is flagged regardless of where the vessel operates. When a commercial vessel acquires a 406 MHz beacon from outside of its home country, the beacon should be reprogrammed for the home country and registered there. -
Page 7: Reporting Of False Alarms
Reporting of False Alarms Should there be, for any reason, an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information that should be reported includes the EPIRB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN), date, time, duration and cause of activation, as well as location of beacon at the time of activation. -
Page 8: Hydrostatic Release Unit (Hru)
Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) The ACR HydroFix™ HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of installation or 3 years from the date manufactured, whichever comes first. Upon installing your beacon or new HRU, permanently scratch the new expiration date on the HRU date calendar (as seen below). Date of Installation Example: Date of installation of New HRU or First Installation of EPIRB including new HRU: August 1, 2007. -
Page 9: Section 5 - Activation And Deployment
SECTION 5 – ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT Bracket Configuration Figure 2 Figure 3 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G... -
Page 10: Dimension Drawings
Dimension Drawings Category 1 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 4 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G... - Page 11 Category 2 Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 5 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G...
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Page 12: Configuration Overview
Configuration Overview Category 1 beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The beacon may also be hand held on the deck of vessels, or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided. Category 2 beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket. -
Page 13: Manual Deployment And Activation
Manual Deployment and Activation The Category 1 beacon can be manually deployed by removing the retaining pin, removing the cover, and then removing the beacon from the bracket. Once removed, both the Category 1 and Category 2 beacons can be activated by placing the beacon in water OR by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it toward the antenna and pushing down to the opposite side of the beacon. -
Page 14: Performing The Internal Gps Test
TEST SUCCESS FAIL Initial Test Start Beep, Red LED, Strobe Check Data Integrity Beep, Red LED Test stopped Check 406 MHz Synthesizer Beep, Red LED Test stopped Check RF Power/Battery Beep, Red LED Test stopped Check Internal GPS Test stopped Beep, Red LED Successful Test... -
Page 15: Section 6 - Care And Maintenance
SECTION 6 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE Routine Maintenance At least every ninety days, the float free mounting bracket and beacon should be inspected for deterioration and/or residue buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or automatic release. Part of the visual check includes checking the antenna for tightness. -
Page 16: Satellite Detection
Satellite Detection EPIRBs transmit to the satellite portion of the COSPAS-SARSAT system. COSPAS-SARSAT is an international system that utilizes Russian Federation and United States’ low altitude, near-polar orbiting satellites (LEOSAR). These satellites assist in detecting and locating activated 406 MHz satellite beacons. COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from EPIRBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz. -
Page 17: Section 8 - Technical Information
SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION Type Approvals and Standards The RLB-35 meets the requirements of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 80 and Category 1 EPIRBs meet the GMDSS requirements: Type Approvals FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 (RLB-35) COSPAS-SARSAT Certificate Nos. 136, 173 BSH Certificate No. -
Page 18: Specifications
Specifications 406 MHz Transmitter 121.5 MHz Transmitter 406 MHz 121.5 MHz Frequency Frequency Output Frequency 5 Watts ±50 ppm Power Tolerance Digital Standard Location Protocol 50-100 mW PEP Output Power Message Format Modulation 520 ms AM (3K20A3X) Duration Type Frequency ±2 parts per billion/100ms 400 to 1200 Hz Sweep Range... - Page 19 IMO Res. A.694(17) IEC 61097-2 IEC 60945 ETS 300 066 COSPAS-SARSAT C/S T.001 COSPAS-SARSAT C/S T.007 ACR Electronics Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA Manufacturer: ACR Electronics Inc. (European Office) EU Representative: Lymington, Hampshire, UK. Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc.
- Page 20 ACR only authorizes battery replacements and shore based maintenance to be SBM Providers: performed by certified ACR service providers. ACR Electronics Inc., Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA Manufacturer: Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc. Signed : _________________________________ Name: John F.
- Page 21 Note Except as expressly stated herein and as required under mandatory provisions of regulations of the People’s Republic of China, ACR Electronics Inc. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to the EFUP and expressly disclaims any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the EFUP.
- Page 22 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 印刷电路板组件 电池组件 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 标准规定的限量要求以下。 SJ/T11363-2006 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求。 组件包含元器件,焊接材料和连接件 产品标识说明 根据SJ/T11364-2006 的要求，中华人民共和国境内销售的所有ACR 电子信息产品均注明污染控制标识。 ACR 产品使用以下标识。 该标识表示该电子信息产品某一均质材料中有毒、有害物质或元素的含量超出SJ/T11363-2006 规定的限量。 相关物质见表1。 可能由于产品体积或功能等因素而未直接在产品上注明。 但产品仍符合 的要求，且其标识信息已在本文说明。 SJ/T11364-2006 环保使用期限 标识中的数字（即上述图例中的“20”）指电子信息产品环保使用期限 (EFUP) 。 电子信息产 品环保使用期限是指在正常使用的条件下，电子信息产品中含有的有毒、有害物质或元素不会 发生外泄或突变并导致对环境造成严重污染或对人身、财产造成严重损害的期限。 注除根据中华人民共和国法规的强制性规定在此作出明示声明的以外， ACR Electronics Inc. 对电子信息产品环保使用期限不作任何形式的陈述或保证（无论是明示或默示），并且不对电子信息产品环保使用期限 的任何陈述或保证（无论是明示或默示）承担任何责任。 Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G...