RJE ULB-362/37 User Manual

Ulb-362 series underwater locator beacon

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ULB-362B
ULB362/PL
Series Underwater
Locator Beacon
User's Manual
January 2018
P/N: 362-17001-A
RJE INTERNATIONAL, INC.
RJE INTERNATIONAL, INC
15375 Barranca Parkway Suite I-112
Irvine, California, 92618 U.S.A.
www.rjeint.com
Tel: +1-949-727-9399
Fax: +1-949-727-0070
e-mail: sales@rjeint.com

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  • Page 1 ULB-362B ULB362/PL Series Underwater Locator Beacon User’s Manual January 2018 P/N: 362-17001-A RJE INTERNATIONAL, INC. RJE INTERNATIONAL, INC 15375 Barranca Parkway Suite I-112 Irvine, California, 92618 U.S.A. www.rjeint.com Tel: +1-949-727-9399 Fax: +1-949-727-0070 e-mail: sales@rjeint.com...
  • Page 2 RJE International, Inc. Changes RJE International, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to meet new specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to modify previously installed units. This manual is provided for informational and reference purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Table of Contents Description ........................1 External Construction..................... 2 Internal Construction ....................3 Theory of Operation ....................3 Locating the Beacon ....................3 Specifications ......................... 4 Installation and Checkout ..................5 Installation Considerations ................. 5 Installation Procedures for ULB-362B and ULB362-02 Mounting Bracket ...........................
  • Page 4 ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon List of Figures Figure 1-1 ULB-362B/37 ....................... 1 Figure 1-2 Installed in Mounting Bracket ..................2 Figure 1-3 Dimensions ........................2 Figure 1-4 Locating the ULB-362B After Water Activation ............3 Figure 3-1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern ................. 6 Figure 3-2 Securing the Mounting Bracket .................
  • Page 5: Description

    30 days. RJE International, Inc. also offers a standard mounting bracket (P/N ULB362-02). The bracket allows the beacon to be securely mounted (Please contact RJE International, Inc. if the mounting bracket does not meet your needs). The ULB- 362B beacon is shown in Figure1-1. The beacon is also shown installed in its standard mounting bracket in Figure 1-2, and a dimensional outline of the beacon is shown in Figure 1-3.
  • Page 6: External Construction

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Figure 1-2 Installed in Mounting Bracket External Construction The beacon is contained in a water-tight aluminum case capable of withstanding high-impact shock and deep-water immersion. As shown in Figure 1-2, one of the end caps has a built in water-activated switch that causes the beacon to begin transmitting when the switch comes in contact with water.
  • Page 7: Internal Construction

    When the beacon is immersed in water, it will begin to radiate an acoustic signal which can be received and transformed into a visual signal by using the RJE International, Inc. STI-350, DTI-300A, DPR-275 or VADR6000M Acoustic Receivers. When using the STI-350 Surface Acoustic Receiver, the general vicinity of the ULB-362B beacon can be located from shipboard.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Specifications ULB-362B/27, ULB-362B/37, Specifications ULB-362PL/B37 ULB-362B/45 27, 37.5, 45 kHz, + 1 kHz Operating Frequency: 37.5 kHz, + 1 kHz 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Operating Depth: 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) ≥ 9 ms ≥...
  • Page 9: Installation And Checkout

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Installation and Checkout This section encompasses the installation considerations and procedures for mounting the beacon using the mounting bracket kit, and a pre-deployment test that can be conducted using a digital voltmeter. Installation Considerations To minimize the probability of physical damage or inadvertent activation, the following precautions should be considered when mounting the beacon: ▪...
  • Page 10: Installation Procedures For Ulb-362B And Ulb362-02 Mounting Bracket

    ULB362-02 Mounting Bracket Carefully unpack the beacon and inspect it for shipping damage. If any damage is evident, it should be reported to the freight carrier and to RJE International, Inc. If ordered, the mounting bracket kit includes an aluminum- mounting bracket, an aluminum end plate, three drilled (for lockwire) socket head cap screws, and three lock washers.
  • Page 11: Figure 3-2 Securing The Mounting Bracket

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Figure 3-2 Securing the Mounting Bracket Figure 3-3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket User’s Manual January 2018...
  • Page 12: Installation Procedures For Ulb-362/Pl

    Installation Procedures for ULB-362/PL Carefully unpack the beacon and inspect it for shipping damage. If any damage is evident, it should be reported to the freight carrier and to RJE International, Inc. To mount the beacon, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 13: Pre-Deployment Tests

    For the ULB-362B series beacon, check the beacon’s battery condition using a digital voltmeter (see Battery Check, Page 9). NOTE: If the beacon does not operate properly, return it RJE International, Inc. for service. (See Section 5 Return Procedures for instructions on how to return the beacon.)
  • Page 14: Beacon Maintenance

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Beacon Maintenance This section covers the cleaning, recommended testing interval, disposal, storage procedures, and battery replacement for the ULB-362B Series Underwater Locator Beacons. Beacon Cleaning The end cap with the water switch should remain free and clear of dirt, grease, and dust.
  • Page 15: Tooling Requirements For Battery Replacement

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Beacon Part Number Battery Kit Part Number ULB-362/18, ULB-362/37, ULB-362/27, ULB-362/45, ULB- B362-01 362PL/27, ULB-362PL/37, ULB-362A/27, ULB-362A/37 ULB-362B/27, ULB-362B/37, ULB-372B/45, ULB- B362-B30-01 362PL/B37 WARNING: Hazardous chemicals are used in the beacon battery. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations.
  • Page 16: Return Procedures

    ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon Return Procedures If you need to return an ULB-362B Underwater Locator Beacon for warranty service, contact RJE International, Inc. for a Case Number and shipping instructions. RJE International, Inc. Tel: +1-949-727-9399 Fax: +1-949-727-0070 e-mail: sales@rjeint.com You will need to provide the following information to receive a Case Number: ▪...
  • Page 17: Warranty

    RJE International, Inc. notice of any claim within 12 months after the receipt of such product. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the said product at RJE International, Inc. plant in Irvine, California, providing the product was not abused or operated other than in accordance with the RJE International, Inc.

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