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  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL Tron 40S MkII Tron 40GPS MkII www.jotron.com...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...
  • Page 3 Amendment Records AMEND- INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION REASON MENT NO. FOR CHANGE ES O5.01.07 Total 36 New manual ES 12.04.07 Total 36 New company name ES 31.08.07 Error message ES 31.01.08 21 and 22 Man. operation ES 10.03.08 2-6,25,30 Added text ES 29.04.08 6 to34 Corrected text TH 30.01.09 Total 36 Layout changes...
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  • Page 5 IMPORTANT TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE EPIRB The battery module must be removed and treated according to chapter 6.1.2 paragraph 1, 2, 3 and 4, chapter 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 1.1.1 and 6.1.6 in this manual. WARNING USE ONLY THIS EPIRB DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER FALSE ALERTS De-alerting sar forces in event of inadvertent activation, or as- sistance no longer required False alarms divert rescue forces from real distress situations. Intentional false alerts may result in penalties. Responding to false alarms costs millions annually. WE NEED YOUR HELP: 1. Remember: activating your beacon is the equivalent of trans- mitting a mayday. 2. Follow manufacturer procedures when testing your beacon. 3. If your beacon is activated • In a non-distress situation, or • In a distress situation, which resolves, and you no longer require assistance; Contact the nearest sar authorities via the most expedetious means available with the following information: 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...
  • Page 6 Beacon ID number (15 character UIN): Position (at time of activation): Date of Activation: Time of Activation (Time zone): Duration of Activation: Beacon make and model: Vessel Name/ID: Circumstances/cause (if known): PRIMARY U.S. POINT OF CONTACT IS THE U.S. COAST GUARD: PASS BY MOST EXPEDITIOUS, DIRECT MEANS TO FOR THE PACIFIC: Pacific area command center (510) 437 3700 FOR THE ATLANTIC/GULF OF MEXICO/ATLANTIC: Atlantic area command center (757) 398-6390 OR FROM ANY LOCATION:...
  • Page 7 AS can not be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment or breach of laid down procedures or for failure of any specific component or other parts of the equipment. The chapter covering battery replacement (6.1.2) is added for information only. Jotron AS does not take any responsibility for improper disassembling/ assembling of the beacon. We strongly recommend all service to be done by authorized Jotron AS agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron AS agents have the necessary equipment and education to test the opera- tional functions of the beacon. Non-original maintenance and/or service parts may destroy the equipment function and performance. 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...
  • Page 8 WARRANTY All goods sold by Jotron AS are warranted to be free from defect in work- manship and material for the period of five (5) years from the date of deli- very (unless stated otherwise and confirmed in writings). PROVIDED: (a) Jotron AS is given full particulars in writing of any claim prior to the expiration of such a period and within fourteen days of the dis covery of the alleged defect. (b) The goods have stored, installed, maintained and used properly having regard in particular to Jotron AS specifications. (c) Liability shall be limited at Jotron AS options to replacement or re pair or to a sum not exceeding the net invoice value of the defec tive goods. (d) Upon request the alleged faulty goods are returned to Jotron AS at the Buyer’s expense. (e) Unless expressly stipulated in the acceptance of the order Jotron AS gives no warranty or guarantee of the fitness or suitability of the goods for any purpose whether disclosed or otherwise. (f) All other warranties or conditions expressed or implied are hereby excluded and Jotron AS shall in no circumstances be liable for con sequential damages. 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...
  • Page 9 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. BITE Built in test equipment Bits Per Second. CHARACTER STRING Continuous characters (other than spaces) in a message. CHECKSUM The value sent with a binary-coded message to be checked at the receiving end to verify the integrity of the message. COSPAS COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress) CLOCK A precisely spaced, stable train of pulses generated within an electronic sys- tem to synchronize the timing of digital operations within the system. DEFAULT The operator initiates a condition that the navigator assumes automatically if no other condition. EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...
  • Page 10 GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which consists of orbiting satellites, a network of ground control stations, and user positioning and navigation equip- ment. The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth. GPS Global Position System GPS SYSTEM TIME Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and used as the time standard by the user segment of the GPS system. International Electro-technical Commission. International Maritime Organization INTERFACE Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types of devices; For example, the speed and heading interface circuit permits data...
  • Page 11 RCC 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 (> 12 passengers) and cargo ships (> 300GT) engaged in Inter- national voyages, shall perform SBM as follows: - Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery Label, whichever is first. - When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national requirements. SOFTWARE Values programmed and preloaded into memory. The values represent a per- manent set of instructions for running the automatic functions (computations) of the navigator. Very High Frequency -A set of frequencies in the MHz region. VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents General description 1.1 Tron 40s MkII 1.2 System description 1.2.1 Signal detection 1.2.2 Distress location determination 1.2.3 Epirb registration Technical specifications 2.1 General 2.2 Cospas/sarsat transmitter 2.3 Homing transmitter 2.4 Brackets Functional description 3.1 General 3.1.1 Epirb module with antenna 3.1.2 Battery module 3.1.3 Equator ring with gasket Installation 4.1 Brackets 4.1.1 Float free bracket FB6, FB5 and FB4 4.1.2...
  • Page 13 6.1.3 Battery disposal 6.1.4 Incineration 6.1.5 Land filling 6.1.6 Recycling 6.2 Hydrostatic release replacement 6.2.1 Replacing the release mechanism in FB4/FBH4 bracket 6.2.2 Replacing the release mechanism in FB6/FB5 bracket 6.3 Maintenance of epirb 6.4 EPIRB error messages Figures 7.1 Signal detection 7.2 Manual operation 7.3 Automatic operation 7.4 Self test 7.5 Replacing the release mechanism in FB4/FBH4 bracket 7.6 Replacing the release mechanism in FB6/FB5 bracket 7.7 Replacing the battery module 7.8 Mounting of brackets...
  • Page 14 Battery safety data sheet (Form: EEC directive 91/155) (2) SAFETY ADVICE Keep out of reach of children. Keep container dry. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S43 In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). (3) FIRST AID MEASURES In case of contact of cell contents with eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 min. With skin, wash with plenty of water and take off contaminated clothes. If inhaled, remove from exposure, give oxygen, seek medical advice. (4) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable: Type D fire extinguishers Not to be used: Water - CO2 - Halon, dry chemical or foam extinguishers Special exposure hazards Generation of chlorine, sulphur dioxide, disulphur dichloride during thermal decomposition.
  • Page 15 Instructions for keeping the radio log and the radio operators. Obligation ac- cording to national and international re- gulation. 1. The radio log shall be kept in accordance with requirements in the Radio Regulations, SOLAS Convention, national regulations regarding radio instal- lations and the STCW Convention (STCW 95 including the STCW Code) in- cluding the relevant regulation regarding watch keeping on board passen- ger and cargo ships. 2. Unauthorized transmissions and incidents of harmful interference should, if possible, be identified, recorded in the radio log and brought to the atten- tion of the Administration in compliance with the Radio Regulations, toge- ther with an appropriate extract from the radio log. (STCW Code B-VIII/2 No.32) TEST OF RADIO EQUIPMENT AND RESERVE SOURCE OF ENERGY Monthly: Float-free and manual EPIRBs to be checked using the means provided for tes- ting on the equipment. Check data for periodical maintenance requirement for float-free EPIRB search and rescue radar transponders (SART) to be checked against 9 GHz radar. 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...
  • Page 16 Test and maintenance record DATE N/T/B SIGN INSP N= New EPIRB installed, T= Test, B= New battery 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...

  • Page 17: General Description

    The integrated 12 channel GPS module accept continuous positional informa- tion from the standard GPS system using 27 satellites providing an accuracy of approximately 100m. Upon activation of the Tron 40GPS MkII in an emergency situation, the positional information is incorporated into the distress message transmitted to the LUT. The main advantage with integrated GPS in Tron 40GPS MkII is the rapid response and positional accuracy, providing vital information during a rescue operation practically eliminating valuable time spent searching for the distressed. Whenever a distress message transmitted by Tron 40GPS MkII is detected by polar orbit satellite (LEOSAR) the delayed alert remains the same as for non-GPS integrated EPIRBs (max. 90 minutes), but the position accuracy is improved. TRON 40S MkII The Tron 40S MkII is buoyant, and is designed to automatically release and activate in case of an emergency where the EPIRB and its bracket is submerged into the sea. The Tron 40S MkII can also be operated as a manual EPIRB, by 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 18: System Description

    Six different brackets are currently available for the Tron 40S MkII. MB4 and MB5 are the manual bracket and FB4 and FBH4 is the automatic bracket. FB6/ FB5 is automatic bracket with cover. The manual bracket comes without the hydrostatic release mechanism and is used to store the beacon inside the whe- elhouse or other protected places. The automatic bracket is mounted in a free space outside where the beacon can be released automatically. The purpose of the Tron 40S MkII 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. Care must be taken not to activate the EPIRB unless in an emergency situation, in such cases the user will be held re- sponsible. For periodic testing a test function is implemented. During the test cycle the EPIRB does a self-test on the transmitters and on the battery sta- tus. No emergency signal is transmitted during the self-test. The battery of the EPIRB will last for at least 48 hours from activation of the EPIRB. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The COSPAS/SARSAT system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the...

  • Page 19: Signal Detection

    1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION See figure 7.1.a When the Tron 40S MkII is activated (manually or automatically) it transmits on the frequencies 121.5 MHz and 406.037 MHz. An analogue signal is emitted on 121.5 MHz and a digital signal is transmitted on 406.037 MHz. After the Tron 40S MkII is activated, the next passing satellite will detect the transmitted signal and relay it to an antenna at a ground station, called an LUT. For the 121.5 MHz signal the satellite must be within line of sight of both the Tron 40S MkII and a ground station. The ground station or LUT has a 2500 km satel- lite reception radius centred at the LUT. In areas without LUT coverage (mostly less populated areas in the southern hemisphere), signals from the 121.5 MHz transmitter will not be detected by the satellites, only by passing aircraft’s. This is not the case with the 406 MHz transmitter, because the satellites have a memory unit, which stores the signals for relay to the next available LUT giving it a truly global coverage. Once the signal is received by the LUT, it is processed for location and sent to a Mission Control Centre (MCC). The MCC sorts the alert data according to...

  • Page 20: Epirb Registration

    The actual frequency is heard at the time of closest approach (TCA). Knowing the position of the satellite and using the received doppler signal information, it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 40S MkII 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. A second satellite pass confirms the correct location (A). With the 406 system the real solution can be determined on the first pass with a reliability of nearly 90% and down to an accuracy of less than 5 km (3.1 miles). 1.2.3 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.) before 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 avo- ided. Because of this it is important that the ships data is correct in the shipping register or in the EPIRB database. Tron 40S MkII purchased in some countries will have a registration form at-...

  • Page 21: Technical Specifications

    Data encoding: Bi Phase L Stability: Short term: ≤ 2 x10-9 Medium term: ≤ 10-9 Residual noise: ≤ 3 x10-9 Bit rate: 400 b/s Antenna: Built in, omnidirectonal. HOMING TRANSMITTER Frequency: 121.500 MHz Output power: Up to 100 mW Modulation: A9, AM sweep tone between 300Hz and 1600Hz. Sweep range: 700 Hz. Sweep rate: 2.5 Hz. Stability: 10 ppm over temperature range. Antenna: Built in, omni directional. BRACKETS See figure 7.8 Materials: Luran S/ ABS Dimensions: Depth w/Beacon installed: 200 mm Weight: app 1.6 kg Release mechanism: Hydrostatic release unit Hammar H20 with Jotron special bolt 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 22: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL The Tron 40S MkII consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring with gasket and locking pin. Tron 40S MkII may be split into the following main parts: 1. EPIRB module with antenna 2. Battery module 3. Equator ring with gasket. 3.1.1 EPIRB MODULE WITH ANTENNA The EPIRB module consists of two printed circuit boards, which are mounted in the upper housing: 1. The main board with main switch. 2. Antenna board (121.5 / 406 MHz) with indicator / flash LED. For automatic activation of the EPIRB module, put the Tron 40S MkII in the upright position into the water, and the transmission starts when the seawater completes the circuit between the two external electrodes (sea water contacts). When the Tron 40S MkII is mounted in the automatic release bracket mecha- nism, there is a safety switch in the EPIRB module, a reed contact activated by a magnet in the bracket, which disables the seawater contacts. If the 40S MkII mounted in the automatic release bracket is submerged in water, the hydrostatic release mechanism will release the Tron 40S MkII at a depth of 2-4 meters. The transmission will start when the circuit between the seawater...

  • Page 23: Battery Module

    3.1.2 BATTERY MODULE The Battery module supplies the EPIRB module with 7.2 VDC power to keep the EPIRB transmitters active for 48 hours when activated, and for test sequences. The battery module consists of four SAFT LSH14L Lithium-Thionyl chloride (Li- SOCL2) batteries connected in series and is attached inside the lower house. The housing is made of polycarbonate. In the lower part of the housing there is one reed contact, which is activated by a magnet in the release mechanism. This is the safety switch, which prevents the seawater contacts from activa- ting the beacon while placed in the mounting bracket. There is a internal brass weight, which gives stability while floating. The seawater contacts are also mounted in the battery module, and are con- nected to the electronic unit via the battery connector. The batteries are mounted in a plastic battery holder. 3.1.3 EQUATOR RING WITH GASKET The two parts of the housing are held together by the equator ring, and is locked with a U-shaped bolt of stainless steel and a split pin. Between the two halves of the housing there is a gasket made of neoprene. 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 24: Installation

    INSTALLATION BRACKETS Five different brackets are currently available for the Tron 40S MkII. MB5 and MB4 are the manual brackets. FB6, FB5, FB4 and FBH4 are the automatic bra- ckets. The manual brackets come without the hydrostatic release mechanism and are used to store the beacon inside the wheelhouse or other protected places. The automatic brackets are mounted in a free space outside where the beacon can be released automatically. MB5, FB6 andFB5 are delivered with protective cover. 4.1.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB6, FB5 AND FB4...

  • Page 25: Manual Bracket Mb5 And Mb4

    4.1.3 MANUAL BRACKET MB5 AND MB4 When the Tron 40S MkII is mounted in the MB5 or MB4 bracket, it will operate as a manual unit. This bracket is the same as the FB6, FB5 and FB4 bracket but does not have the hydrostatic release mechanism. This bracket is typically used to store the EPIRB inside the wheelhouse or other protected areas of the ship. When the Tron 40S MkII is mounted in the MB5 or MB4 bracket, it must be manually removed before any operation can take place, therefore the bracket should be mounted in an easily accessible place where it can be removed in a hurry in case of an emergency. 4.1.4 MOUNTING THE FB6/FB5/MB5/FB4/FBH4/MB4 BRACKETS See figure 7.8 The bracket is mounted with 4x6mm bolts according to the drawing. Use the bolts supplied with the bracket. The bracket could be mounted in either a ver- tical or horizontal position, whichever is the best regarding maintenance and operation.

  • Page 26: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS The Tron 40S MkII is designed to be operated either manually or automatically. The EPIRB is always armed, that is the EPIRB will automatically start to trans- mit when the EPIRB is out of the bracket and deployed into water. In the lower part of the EPIRB there is an automatic safety switch. This switch prevents the seawater contacts from operating the EPIRB (caused by ice, sea-spray etc.) as long as the EPIRB is placed in its bracket. See chapter 6.5 Error codes. MANUAL OPERATION See figure 7.2 WARNING USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 3. To manually remove the beacon from the bracket, pull out the locking pin on the clamp and open the retaining rod that holds the beacon. Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft and then follow in- structions 1 to 6, or put beacon in the water to activate it.

  • Page 27: Automatic Operation (Fb6/Fb4/Fbh4/Fb5)

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION (FB4/FBH4/FB5/FB6) See figure 7.3 1. The Tron 40S MkII 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). 2. Alternatively the EPIRB can be manually released from the bracket and put into the water. 3. Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket. MANUAL TEST OF THE EPIRB WARNING The self-test should be performed only within the first 5 minutes of any hour. See figure 7.4 To perform the self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the bracket. FB4 bracket: Remove EPIRB from the bracket by pulling out the locking pin on the clamp and open the retaining rod that holds the beacon. FB6/FB5 bracket: Release top cover by removing the locking split pin and special washer.
  • Page 28 4. Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracket. What the self- test actually does is first to wait some seconds to allow the reference oscillator inside the EPIRB to start up. Then a short burst is transmitted by the 121,5 MHz transmitter, while the output level of the transmitter is checked. Finally, a test signal is transmitted by the 406 transmitter. During this test signal the battery voltage, output power and frequency is checked. While testing the 406 MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted, this test message is coded with a special synchronisation code and will not be detected by the COSPAS/SARSAT satellites. The purpose of this test message is to con- trol the actual coding of the EPIRB. This can be done with the Jotron AS test unit Tron UniDEC or another EPIRB tester. 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY MODULE The EPIRB shall be tested and approved 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 of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if: Passenger ships (>12 passengers) and cargo ships (>300GT) engaged in inter- national voyages, shall perform Shore-Based Maintenance (SMB) as follows: - Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery label, which ever is first. - When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national require ments. 6.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY If the Tron 40S MkII is the main EPIRB on board the ship, the rules of SBM apply, and the battery must be changed at an SBM authorized workshop. If the Tron 40S MkII is the second EPIRB on board the ship, authorized person- nel can change the battery on board. 6.1.2 REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE See figure 7.7...

  • Page 30: Battery Disposal

    6. Fit a new gasket on top of the battery module and reconnect the 6-pin connector, be sure that the connector is fitted properly. A noticeable «click» should be heard when the connector is in place. 7. Please make sure that the enclosed silica-gel bag is fastened inside the emergency product, with the supplied strips into/between holes in the black cover. IMPORTANT: Cut the strips p/n 96898 after mounting of silica gel to avoid the strips to come between rubber gasket and top housing. 8. Please also fit the enclosed anti corrosion adhesive tape to the inside of the battery before assembling the unit. 9. Orientate the two halves of the EPIRB the following way: An orientation tab is fitted on both halves of the EPIRB, these tabs must be placed carefully on top of each other. 10. Make sure that the gasket is properly in place, and replace the equator ring using a special tool to tighten it together. 11. Replace the U-shaped bolt and a new split pin to secure the bolt in the equator ring. 12. Remount EPIRB in its bracket. 6.1.3 BATTERY DISPOSAL Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary from coun- try to country.(In most countries, the thrashing of used batteries is forbidden and the end-users are invited to dispose of them properly, eventually through non-profit organizations, mandated by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals).Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to disposal.

  • Page 31: Land Filling

    6.1.5 LAND FILLING Leachability regulations (mg/l) Component Leachability EC limit EPA Other* Iron 100 Nickel 100 500 * Applicable to France 6.1.6 RECYCLING Send to authorized recycling facilities, eventually through a licensed waste carrier. HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT For details see chapter 6.2.1 and 6.2.2. 6.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB4/FBH4 BRACKET See figure 7.5 The hydrostatic unit fitted on the float free bracket [FB4/FBH4] must be re- placed every 2 years. Marking the expiry date on the hydrostatic unit. The hydrostatic comes complete with a new bolt and accessories. 1. Remove the EPIRB from its bracket by pulling out the locking pin on the clamp and open the retaining rod that holds the beacon. 2. Unscrew the plastic bolt (1) by screwing it counter clockwise and remove the hydrostatic release mechanism (2).

  • Page 32: Fb6/Fb5 Bracket

    6.2.2 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB6/FB5 BRACKET See figure 7.6 1. Release FB6/FB5 top cover by removing the locking split pin and special washer (a). WARNING The EPIRB can drop out of the FB6/FB5 bracket when releasing top cover 2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot (b). 3. Check the expiry date of the new hydrostatic release mechanism (c). The date should be approximately two years from the date of installation. 4. Install a new hydrostatic unit by pressing down the spring loaded bracket plate and sliding the unit into its locking slot (b). 5. Replace the EPIRB and the FB6/FB5 top cover. Be sure that the top cover is locked at the bottom end and that the top end are fixed at hydrostatic release mechanism rod. Replace the special washer and the locking split pin (a). MAINTENANCE OF EPIRB Every Month: Perform EPIRB self-test. See chapter 6.3.What the self-test ac-...

  • Page 33: Epirb Error Messages

    Every 12th month: If the Tron 40S MkII is the main EPIRB on board and the ship falls under the SOLAS regulations of SBM, these rules must be followed: Perform extended annual test according to IMO’s MSC/Circ.1040 (Annual testing of 406 MHz sa- tellite EPIRBs) as required by SOLAS IV/15.9.This test can be carried out by one of Jotron AS authorized representatives or any other service provider in pos- session of a Tron UNIDEC or any other Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB tester/decoder. Every 2ndYear: Hydrostatic Release Mechanism including Plastic Bolt on the Float Free Bra- ckets must be replaced. (Check expiry date on label). Every 5thYear: See chapter 6.1 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES If the self-test detects a fault in the EPIRB module one or more of the following...
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  • Page 35: Figures

    FIGURES SIGNAL DETECTION See chapter 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 Figure 7.1.a Figure 7.1.b 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 36: Manual Operation

    MANUAL OPERATION See chapter 5.1 Figure 7.2 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...

  • Page 37: Automatic Operation

    AUTOMATIC OPERATION See chapter 5 Figure 7.3 SELF TEST See chapter 5.3 Figure 7.4 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 38: Fb4/Fbh4 Bracket

    REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB4/FBH4 BRACKET See chapter 6.2.1 Figure 7.5 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB6/FB5 BRACKET See chapter 6.2.2 Figure 7.6.a, b and c 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Battery Module

    REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE See chapter 6.1.2 Figure 7.7.a 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...
  • Page 40 Figure 7.7.b 82819_UM_40SMkII_H...

  • Page 41: Mounting Of Brackets

    MOUNTING OF BRACKETS Figure 7.8 82819_UM_40SMkII_H ...

  • Page 42: Service Agents

    SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents. Jotron Group subsidiary companies: Jotron UK Ltd. Crosland Park, Off Crowhall Road Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1LA United Kingdom Tel +44 1670 712000 Fax +44 1670 590265 E-mail: sales@jotron.co.uk Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. Changi Logistics Center 19 Loyang Way #04-26 Singapore 508724 Tel +65 65426350 Fax +65 65429415 E-mail: sales@jotron-asia.com Jotron USA, Inc. 10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 140 Houston, TX 77042 Tel +1 713 268 1061 Fax +1 713 268 1062 E-mail: contact.us@jotron-usa.com...
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