ACR Electronics THUNDERBIRD S.S.A.S. Product Support Manual
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PRODUCT
SUPPORT
MANUAL
Y1-03-0180
Rev. A
ThunderBird
SSAS
Ship Security Alert System
FCC Type Accepted
Model No. RLB-33S
Product No. 2800
Owner
Vessel
Radio Call Sign
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
+1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087
www.acrelectronics.com
Email: Info@acrelectronics.com
A Chelton Group company
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- Page 1 Ship Security Alert System FCC Type Accepted Model No. RLB-33S Product No. 2800 Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com A Chelton Group company...
- Page 2 * * * WARNING * * * THIS BEACON IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS WHERE THE SECURITY OF YOUR VESSEL IS UNDER THREAT OR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND POLICE ACTION IS REQUIRED DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY ***Attention*** This beacon MUST be reprogrammed by an authorized ACR distributor prior to installation and use.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR ThunderBird 406 MHz Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produces a product that will perform for years to come. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. -
Page 4: Registration And Programming
United States. The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). 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 5 The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes. The Registration Form should be filled out and mailed immediately. Registration can be expedited by registering online or by faxing the registration form to Fax # (301) 568-8649. Registrations should be faxed in the event the Beacon is to be placed in immediate service and followed up with the mailing of the hard copy form.
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Page 6: False Alarms
SECTION 2 - FALSE ALARMS Prevention of false alarms. There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms: Do not transport Beacon within 1 meter (3.3ft) of a magnetic source. Do not mount Beacon within 1 meter (3.3ft) of a magnetic source. Do not mount remote switches where they can be confused with another switch. -
Page 7: Installation
SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION Preparation 3.1.1 Parts included: Beacon/Mounting Bracket Assy Qty: 1 PN: A3-06-2410-1 Cross Dipole Antenna Qty: 1 PN: 2810 SMA Male Conn, RG-8/U Crimp Qty: 1 PN: 2814 Activation Switches Qty: 2 PN: 2820 Antenna Mount Qty: 1 PN: 2821 TNC Male Conn, RG-8/U Crimp Qty: 1... -
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Also to be considered in selecting a location for installation is the harmful effect that certain corrosive vapors might have on the beacon. Under no circumstances should a location be selected for installation where the beacon would be jeopardized by any foreign articles being temporarily or permanently positioned during “at sea”... - Page 9 3.2.5 Connecting the beacon to a GPS receiver via the optical Interface (IR Transmitter) Your Beacon comes with a NMEA GPS Optical Interface cable (transmitter plug with lead wires) that should be connected to the ship’s GPS system. The IR transmitter plug attaches to your Beacon, via the keyed blue bezel on the top left of the beacon.
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for 16 to 22 AWG wire for the connection to the mounting bracket. Other marine grade lugs (Not Supplied) can be used for different gauge wire. Because two wires are required to connect the switch to the mounting bracket, a two conductor cable is ideal. - Page 11 3.3.6 Switch installation verification To verify proper installation of the switches, the following procedure should be followed (requires two persons, preferably with 2-way radio communications): • Perform this procedure with all connections made between the switches and the beacon. • The beacon must be in OFF mode. Performing this test with the beacon in READY mode may result in a live transmission to the satellite system.
- Page 12 3.4.3 Antenna assembly The antenna is shipped with the four elements removed from the housing. Before using the antenna, these elements must be assembled to the antenna housing. For each element, assemble as follows: 1. Slide the grooved end of the element into a hole in the side of the housing until it stops 2.
- Page 13 Connect the male TNC cable assembly to the mating female TNC connector on antenna. Slide wire thru mounting bracket to Fasten TNC cable assembly to the mating Secure antenna to the mounting connect to antenna female TNC connector on antenna bracket Route cable to SSAS beacon as needed, making sure to adequately secure the cable.
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Page 14: Operation
• If the test burst was not received, the FPR-100 may be too far from the antenna. Repeat the test with the FPR-100 closer to the antenna. (Typically, an FPR-100 can receive a signal from the cross dipole at a maximum range of 100 ft. (30.5m). •... - Page 15 Modes of operation 4.4.1 OFF Mode: The ThunderBird SSAS can not be activated when in OFF mode. The beacon is in OFF mode whenever the thumb switch is in the “Off” position (down to the front) as indicated by the “O” symbol displayed on the thumb switch. 4.4.2 READY Mode: The ThunderBird SSAS is capable of being activated when in READY mode.
- Page 16 Battery connection Plug Full functional Self Test Please read all instructions before performing any of the tests. Be prepared to record data from the test. 4.7.1 The ThunderBird SSAS can be tested in or out of the release bracket. A Self Test is initiated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least one second.
- Page 17 stored is accurate. This can be accomplished by two methods: First, by always leaving a properly functioning GPS receiver connected to the Beacon before activation. Second, by connecting a properly functioning GPS receiver with a valid position fix to the Beacon and allowing sufficient time for the Beacon to acquire valid position data from the GPS.
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
SECTION 5 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE At least every ninety days, the mounting bracket, antenna and beacon should be inspected for deterioration and/or buildup that may affect the function of the beacon or it’s mounting. Also carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks. Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction. - Page 19 6.1.2 The message transmitted by the ThunderBird SSAS is unique for each SSAS, which provides identification of the transmitter through computer access of registration files maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or other national authority. It is the user’s responsibility to fill out and mail the enclosed registration form to the appropriate agency of the country under which the vessel is registered.
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Page 20: Figure 5
6.2.5 The COSPAS-SARSAT System includes 36 LEOSAR LUT stations, 6 GEOSAR LUT stations and 19 Mission Control Centers that provide real-time as well as global-mode coverage for the Northern Hemisphere, while the Southern Hemisphere is presently served primarily by the global mode. -
Page 21: Authorizations, Specifications And Warranty
SECTION 7 - AUTHORIZATIONS Type Approvals 7.1.1 The ThunderBird SSAS meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80 and GMDSS. FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 7.1.2 COSPAS-SARSAT Type Approval Certification No.141 Characteristics 7.2.1 The ThunderBird SSAS is a floatable, battery operated unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna, is waterproof. -
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Size SSAS less Antenna 7.20” (18.29 cm) Material, SSAS High impact and UV resistant plastic Color Blue Weight 1.9 lbs. (862 g) Temperature Range Operating -25°C to +55°C Stowage -25°C TO +70°C Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but must be reprogrammed at an authorized ACR Service center with SSAS protocol code, the vessels Maritime MMSI and country code of the flag state before installing on a ship. -
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* * * WARNING * * * THIS BEACON IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS WHERE THE SECURITY OF YOUR VESSEL IS UNDER THREAT OR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND POLICE ACTION IS REQUIRED COSPAS-SARSAT System Overview FIGURE 7 Y1-03-0180 Rev. A... -
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ACR THUNDERBIRD FIGURE 8 Y1-03-0180 Rev. A... - Page 25 ANTENNA INSTALLATIONS FIGURE 9 Y1-03-0180 Rev. A...
- Page 26 INCH (mm) RECOMMENDED CABLE STRIPPING DIMENSIONS FOR TNC CONNECTOR FIGURE 10 INCH (mm) RECOMMENDED CABLE STRIPPING DIMENSIONS FOR SMA CONNECTOR FIGURE 11 Y1-03-0180 Rev. A...
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FIGURE 12 SSAS SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM Y1-03-0180 Rev. A... -
Page 28: Installation Checklist
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Please Review to ensure you have properly installed this SSAS beacon: Installed the beacon and bracket on a flat vertical surface in a discreet location. (Paragraph 3.2) Installed the activation switches. (Minimum of two.) One must be on the navigation bridge. Switches shall not be labeled.