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Summary of Contents for BriarTek ORCA RX-102
- Page 1 Overboard Recovery Communications ® Apparatus (ORCA RX-102 Receiver User’s Manual...
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- Page 3 For technical support, contact BriarTek at 703-548-7892 or through our website at www.briartek.com. © 2011 BriarTek, Inc.
- Page 4 ORCA (Overboard Recovery Communications Apparatus) is a personal water-activated man overboard (MOB) alarm system developed by BriarTek Incorporated and utilized by the US Department of Defense and other mariners. The alarm system includes a transmitter, receiver and direction finder. The RX-102 receiver is a single channel VHF (121.5 MHz) receiver with an embedded microprocessor and push button interface.
- Page 5 RX-102 Operating Instructions Activation and Receiver Display a. When a transmitter from own ship is activated, an alarm signal (continuous warble) is sounded at the receiver buzzer. The vessel identification and transmitter serial number are displayed on the LCD. b. When a transmitter from another vessel is activated and within range, an alarm signal (chirp) is sounded and the vessel identification as well as the serial number of the transmitter, is displayed on the LCD.
- Page 6 Visual Alarm Display a. The LCD is a 4 x 20 character display. b. If no ORCA® signal is present - Line 1: “Scanning” Line 4: RSSI b. If ORCA® signal is detected - Line 1: Vessel ID; transmitter serial number Line 4: ORCA®...
- Page 7 A UHF connector is supplied with the antenna/cable. For cable assembly and installation instructions, follow the guidance provided in the Receiver Antenna/Cable Install Guide located on the BriarTek website. Maintenance And Troubleshooting Inspection a.
- Page 8 NOTE Before beginning full system testing, notify pilothouse and other ORCA®-equipped vessels within range that testing of the ORCA® system will occur. a. If receiver is not already on, turn on receiver at rocker switch. b. Press the backlight (yellow) button to illuminate LCD. Press backlight button again to turn off LCD illumination.
- Page 9 If above troubleshooting steps do not address the problem and the receiver has been put in service within the past year, contact BriarTek. Provide the following information: - Ship Name - Time observed (number of days or hours) - Which radiating systems were being used at the time (e.g.
- Page 10 System Subsystem Part Number Component Description (Nameplate Data) ORCA Receiver ORCARX-102 Receiver: 100 db audible alarm; touchscreen BriarTek LCD; hardened enclosure; mounting bracket; 121.5 MHz; power requirement - 12 VDC ORCA Receiver ORCARX-A102 Receiver antenna: Overmolded helical BriarTek antenna with mounting bracket and Heliax...
- Page 11 Specifications...
- Page 13 If a component fails to function properly during its warranty period (one year), the manufacturer will proceed according to its warranty as follows: BriarTek Inc. guarantees each product it distributes to be free from defective materials and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect, or to furnish a new or equal part in exchange (at its option) for a period of one year from the date the component is purchased.
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