Periodic Operational Check; Section 5 Testing; Operational Testing - ACR Electronics MINI B2 CLASS B PERSONAL EPIRB Product Support Manual

b) DOT regulations require that minimum packaging standards be met when shipping certain materials.
The original shipping container should be retained for this reason. If the original container is lost, please
contact ACR Customer Service prior to shipment of unit.
4.3 INSPECTION CHECK
The following checks should be made during the periodic servicing:
1. Check the antenna tip and spring for any signs of damage or corrosion.
2. Check the antenna for any signs of chafing, wear, cracks, or other damage, and signs of resultant corrosion
beneath the covering.
3. Check the antenna socket at the cap surface for any sign of looseness or corrosion.
4. Check the Beacon housing for signs of damage or mishandling. Dents, or damage to the top end could result
in an operational malfunction during an emergency.
5. Check the lanyards for chafing, fraying or any damage. Check the lanyard anchor points for chafing.
Resecure the lanyards and check the knots for tightness.
4.4

PERIODIC OPERATIONAL CHECK

1. To ensure continued reliability, the unit should be checked for operation at least once every 90 (ninety) days,
following the procedure of Section 5.2.
2. Rinse the outside of the unit with fresh water frequently to remove any salt build-up on case or exposed
parts.
4.5 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION
The ACR/MINI B
carton may be used or consult your local transportation authority with regard to applicable regulations for
transporting the EPIRB.
SECTION 5 - TESTING
5.1 GENERAL
The following paragraphs detail the Beacon testing procedures.
5.2

OPERATIONAL TESTING

The Beacon can be tested by turning it ON. The test consists of the following steps:
1. Flip the "OFF-ON" switch to "ON." Switch "OFF" when finished with test.
2. Red LED indicator will illuminate continuously for 5 (five) seconds, indicating a functional battery.
After the 5 (five) seconds, the LED will blink, confirming RF signal transmission. On the ACR/MINI B
TM
ILS the LED will blink and an audible warble will sound, confirming RF signal transmission.
2
NOTE: Tests of more than 5 (five) second duration must be conducted at designated times and duration unless
special arrangements are made with the USCG, FCC and/or local FAA authorities. Operational transmission
testing may be executed only during the first five (5) minute period of any hour and only for three tone or one
operational transmission (LED light flashing/audio warble) second, sweeps of the audio modulating
whichever is longer.
The ACR/MINI B
produces the audible warble. This EPIRB will emit a distinctive warbling sound when operationally tested. Any
change in the audible warble, (a loss of sound or intermittent sound), is an indication that you should have your
beacon serviced at an authorized service station. Conduct this test only during the first five (5) minutes of each
hour as indicated above.
TM
contains lithium batteries (solid cathode, total 3.4 grams lithium). The original shipping
2
TM
ILS has a speaker fed by voltage from the microprocessor and the transmitter, which
2