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  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Emergency Transmitter with VDR www.jotron.com...
  • Page 2 If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal objects (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. Transmission can be stopped by turning the switch to READY position and take it out of the water. EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A...
  • Page 3 WARNING / IMPORTANT Jotron AS is a prime manufacturer of safety equipment designed for rescue of human lives and their property. For safety equipment to be effective in line with the design parameters it is important that they are handled, stowed and main- tained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 4 This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. During the warranty period Jotron AS will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labour, ma- terials and return transportation from Jotron AS or its subsidiaries.
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  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    EPIRB DESCRIPTION GENERAL BATTERY MODULE FLOAT FREE BRACKET INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL OPERATION 5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET 5.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40...
  • Page 7 6.5.2 SERVICE – NOT WARRANTY CLAIM MAINTENANCE EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK 7.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET SPARE PARTS Tron 40VDR SPARE PARTS COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS. SERVICE AGENTS ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS AMENDMENT RECORDS 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A...

  • Page 8: General Description

    (HRU) which will release the Tron 40VDR if the bracket is submerged to a depth of 2-4 meters if the ship are about to sink. The purpose of the Tron 40VDR is to give a primary alarm to the search and rescue authorities. The EPIRB gives an immediate alarm when activated, trans- mitting the ID of the ship in distress.

  • Page 9: System Description

    In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz tran- sponder, these satellites are not able to locate the Tron 40VDR but will give an early warning to the rescue forces, minimising the time from an emergency oc- curs till the rescue forces are at the site.

  • Page 10: Distress Location Determination

    (TCA). Knowing the position of the satellite and using the re- ceived doppler signal information, it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 40VDR from the satellite at the TCA. At the LUT, actually two positions are calculated. One is the actual position (A) and the other is the mirror image (B) position.

  • Page 11: Epirb Registration

    1.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATION Normally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and/or an EPIRB register (Ships owner, family member etc.) be- fore alerting the RCC. This is to determine if the alarm from the EPIRB for some reason is a false alarm, and an expensive rescue operation can be avoided.
  • Page 12 Some EPIRB registration links: USA: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov UK: http://www.mcga.gov.uk (search for ”EPIRB registration”) USA REGISTRATION CARD For registration of the beacon, use this link: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov Follow instructions you see on your screen. Other registrations methods are mail or fax. Forms are ready with correct infor- mation and it may be downloaded from the above web site.
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  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Minimum 168 hours at -20°C COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER Frequency: 406.037 MHz 2 ppm Output power: 5W 2 dB Protocols: Tron 40VDR: Maritime, Serialized, Radio Call sign, Location protocols Modulation: Phase modulation 1.1 0.1 rad Data encoding: Bi Phase L Stability: Short term: >...

  • Page 15: Homing Transmitter

    Glass reinforced polycarbonate / Glass reinforced nylon Dimensions (H/L/W): 215mm / 553mm / 236mm Weight: 2.9 Kg Release mechanism: Jotron HRU kit (part. no. 86218) BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET PRODUCT NAME: SAFT BATTERIES TYPE NO.: LSH 14 LIGHT LITHIUM METAL CONTENT:...

  • Page 16: First Aid Measures

    Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed. Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irrita tion. Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation.

  • Page 17: Handling And Storage

    2.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGE Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of lithium bat- teries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unneces- sary combustibles.

  • Page 18: Epirb Description

    EPIRB DESCRIPTION GENERAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring. On the lower housing, the VDR storage module is fitted as a removable module, connected to the EPIRB through a clamp.

  • Page 19: Battery Module

    Pay attention not to touch both contacts while carying Tron 40VDR as this can be detected as water and acti- vate the EPIRB.

  • Page 20: Installation Of Tron 40Vdr Float Free Capsule

    DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule should be installed in a location guid- ed by COMSAR.Circ 32 (Chap 4.10) http://www.imo.org/blast/blastDataHelper.asp?data_id=10750&filename=32. Installation of the FB-40 bracket can be made direct on the ship-wall, as long as the contact of the surface is plane and the areas is bigger than the actual bracket.

  • Page 21: How To Fit Tron 40Vdr Capsule In The Bracket

    HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET Make sure the FB-40 bracket is mounted correct on the rail and/or the ship-wall.Take the Tron 40VDR Float-Free Capsule and match the lower part correct on the dock-module and easy press/lay the unit safely in the stability-bracket.

  • Page 22: Operation Instructions

    REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER THE SATELLITE EPIRB IS OPERATED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A TEST Tron 40VDR is designed to be operated either manually or automatically. The EPIRB is always armed when located in the bracket. The EPIRB will automati- cally start to transmit when removed or ejected from the bracket and deployed into water.

  • Page 23: Out Of Bracket

    (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. This is especially important for Tron 40VDR, since it needs good reception to obtain a GPS position. NOTE: To stop transmission, take Tron 40VDR out of the water and move the main switch to READY position. 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A...

  • Page 24: Automatic Operation - Float Free Bracket Fb-40

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 1. The Tron 40VDR will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet).

  • Page 25: Testing And Periodical Control

    1. Normal self-test 2. Extended self-test including the GPS. Jotron AS recommends the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule to be tested every month. This test involves both the self-test and GPS-test. Note: The extended self-test are imitated to 60 for a period of 5-year.

  • Page 26: Epirb Error Messages

    Release FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin. 2.Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket. 3.Move Switch to TEST-position twice within 3 seconds and release back to READY-position 4. EPIRB will BEEP shortly every 3 seconds until GPS position acquired 5.

  • Page 27: Periodical Control

    - Check for defects on the EPIRB or brackets - Make sure that the Tron 40VDR and Bracket are not painted or oth- erwise covered with chemicals, oil, etc - Is the lanyard firmly attached to the Tron 40VDR ? (and not tied to the vessel) •...

  • Page 28: Every 2Nd Year

    OR 5 YEAR: The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation according to SOLAS Chap.IV reg.15.9.2 and IMO MSC.Circ 1039 guideline. The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule will comply to this guideline, either by fulfilling the complete service or be replaced by an exchange unit.

  • Page 29: False Alert

    FALSE ALERT False alerts transmitted by EPIRB False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service. Nearly 90% of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms. If for any reason, your EPIRB should cause a false alarm, it is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a false alarm.

  • Page 30: Service Procedure

    Jotron reserve the right to decide whether a defective unit is within warranty terms and conditions. If Jotron make a decision of repairing a defective product, a written description of the claim and a Jotron RMA number, should follow the unit when returning it back to Jotron’s factory.

  • Page 31: Maintenance

    CHANGE OF BATTERY The Tron 40VDR battery must be changed at Jotron SBM authorized workshop to be GMDSS compliant. If your Tron 40VDR is not under any international or national regulations, bat- tery can be change by authorized Jotron representatives/partners/dealers. 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A...

  • Page 32: Hydrostatic Release Replacement

    HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT WARNING Only Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET 1. Release and remove FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin (1). WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-40 bracket when releasing the top cover.
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  • Page 34: Spare Parts

    GMDSS safety products. It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts, manufactured or approved by Jotron AS. Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate from the product type-approval certificates.

  • Page 35: Service Agents

    SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents. Jotron Group subsidiary companies: Jotron UK Ltd. Crosland Park Cramlington NE23 1LA United Kingdom +44 1670 712000 +44 1670 590265 E-mail: sales@jotron.com Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. Changi Logistics Center...

  • Page 36: Abbreviations And Definitions

    ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS BAUD Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second) Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded value Bits Per Second COSPAS COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the...
  • Page 37 Rescue Coordination Centre SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System Shore Based Maintenance – as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ. 1039 guidelines for Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if: Passenger ships (>...

  • Page 38: Amendment Records

    AMENDMENT RECORDS Amend- Date Page(s) Vers. Reason for change ment no 07.05.2014 Total 37 New Manual 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A...
  • Page 39 Fax: +47 33 12 67 80 Fax: +47 33 12 67 80 Fax: +47 32 84 55 30 sales@jotron.com sales@jotron.com sales@jotron.com Jotron UK Ltd. Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. Jotron USA, Inc. Crosland Park 19 Loyang Way 10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 170 Cramlington Changi Logistics Centre...

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