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  • Page 1 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...
  • Page 3 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 ASSISTANCE NO LONGER REQUIRED...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5 Jotron 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.
  • Page 6 WARRANTY All goods sold by Jotron AS are warranted to be free from defect in workmanship and material for the period of twenty-four (24) months from the date of delivery (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 discovery of the alleged defect.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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 equipment. The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth. Global Position System GPS SYSTEM TIME Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and used as the time...
  • Page 9 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 10 Amendment Record AMENDMENT INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION REASON FOR CHANGE 05.01.07 Total 36 New manual 12.04.07 Total 36 company 31.08.07 Error 21 and 22 Man. operation 31.01.08 25.02.08 2-6,26,30 Added text 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................16 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................16 TRON 40GPS M ..........................17 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ..............17 1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION ....... 18 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION ..............18 1.2.2.1 GPS ADVANTAGE ..............18 1.2.3 EPIRB REGISTRATION ..................20 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................
  • Page 12 ..............28 6.1.3 BATTERY DISPOSAL ................28 6.1.4 INCINERATION ................29 6.1.5 LAND FILLING ................29 6.1.6 RECYCLING ......................29 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT ..... 29 6.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB4/FBH4 BRACKET ..... 30 6.2.2 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB5 BRACKET ..........................
  • Page 13 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET (Form: EEC directive 91/155) (2) SAFETY ADVICE Keep out of reach of children. Keep container dry. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
  • Page 14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR KEEPING THE RADIO LOG AND THE RADIO OPERATORS OBLIGATION ACCORDING TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATION. 1. The radio log shall be kept in accordance with requirements in the Radio Regulations, SOLAS Convention, national regulations regarding radio installations and the STCW Convention (STCW 95 including the STCW Code) including the relevant regulation regarding watch keeping on board passenger and cargo ships.
  • Page 15 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE N/T/B SIGN INSP N=NEW EPIRB INSTALLED, T=TEST, B=NEW BATTERY 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 16: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Tron 40GPS MkII is emergency equipment consisting of: • Tron 40GPS MkII COSPAS/SARSAT emergency EPIRB • One of the following brackets: - Automatic float free bracket. FBH4 - Automatic float free bracket v/heating. MB4 - Manual bracket. - Manual bracket.

  • Page 17: System Description

    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 introduction of the system more than 20531 persons have been rescued by the COSPAS/ SARSAT system (2005). Currently the system consists of 5 functional satellites in a polar orbit constellation, these satellites cover the entire earth’s surface and receive the emergency signal from the 406 MHz transmitter within the Tron 40GPS MkII, more polar orbiting satellites will be available in the future, giving a faster location and rescue time.

  • Page 18: Distress Location Determination

    The International Cospas-Sarsat System will cease satellite processing of 121.5/243 MHz beacons from 1 February 2009. From that date only 406 MHz beacons will be detected by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. This affects all maritime beacons (EPIRBs), all aviation beacons (ELTs) and all personal beacons (PLBs). DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 1.2.2 See figure 7.1.b...
  • Page 19 Reprogramming the Tron 40GPS MkII can be done at authorized Jotron AS agents in more than 180 different places throughout the world. If you are a resident of the United States, you must register this beacon with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) using the registration card included with the unit.

  • Page 20: Technical Specifications

    2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 GENERAL Battery: Lithium , SAFT LSH14L, 5 years service life. Housing: Polycarbonate w/ 10% glassfibre Dimensions: Height: 379 mm Max diameter: 180 mm, Weight app:. 2.0 kg Materials: Polycarbonate. Compass safe distance: 1.5 m Temperature range: -20oC to + 55oC Operating life: Minimum 48 hours at -20oC...

  • Page 21: Homing Transmitter

    10 ppm over temperature range. Antenna: Built in, omni directional. 2.5 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 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 22: Functional Description

    FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL The Tron 40GPS MkII consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring with gasket and locking pin. Tron 40GPS MkII may be split into the following main parts: 1. EPIRB module with antenna 2.

  • 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.

  • Page 24: Float Free Bracket Fb5 And Fb4

    4.1.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB5 AND FB4 WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON. When the Tron 40GPS MkII is mounted in the float-free bracket, FB5 or FB4, it will operate as an automatic float free unit.

  • Page 25: Mounting The Fb5/Mb5/Fb4/Fbh4/Mb4 Brackets

    4.1.4 MOUNTING THE 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 vertical or horizontal position, whichever is the best regarding maintenance and operation.

  • Page 26: Automatic Operation (Fb4/Fbh/Fb5)

    COSPAS/SARSAT satellites. The purpose of this test message is to control the actual coding of the EPIRB. This can be done with the Jotron AS test unit Tron DEC/UniDEC or an other EPIRB tester. 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 27: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    EPIRB is activated for any purpose other than test. Replacing the battery module should be done by a Jotron AS authorised SBM provider. Your closest Jootron AS agent with TronSTAT facilities has been specially trained to perform the necessary operation and is also able to do an extended test of the EPIRB, ensuring that the EPIRB operates within the specifications.

  • Page 28: Battery Disposal

    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. 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.

  • Page 29: Land Filling

    6.1.5 LAND FILLING Leachability regulations (mg/l) Component Leachability Other* limit Iron Nickel * 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 1.1 The hydrostatic unit fitted on the float free bracket [FB4/FBH4] must be replaced every 2 years.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Release Mechanism In Fb5 Bracket

    6.2.2 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB5 BRACKET See figure 7.6 Release FB5 top cover by removing the locking split pin and special washer (a). WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB5 bracket when releasing the top cover. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot (b).

  • Page 31: Maintenance Of Epirb

    (Annual testing of 406 MHz satellite 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 possession of a Tron UNIDEC, Tron DEC or any other Cospas/Sarsat EPIRB tester/decoder.

  • Page 32: Figures

    FIGURES SIGNAL DETECTION See chapter 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 Figure 7.1.a Figure 7.1.b 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 33: Manual Operation

    7.2 MANUAL OPERATION See chapter 5.1 Figure 1.1 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 34: Automatic Operation

    7.3 AUTOMATIC OPERATION See chapter 5 Figure 7.3 SELF TEST See chapter 5.3 and 6.3 Figure 7.4 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 35: Replacing The Release Mechanism In Fb4/Fbh4 Bracket

    REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB4/FBH4 BRACKET See chapter 6.2.1 Figure 1.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB5 BRACKET See chapter 6.2.2 Figure 7.6.a, b and c 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Battery Module

    REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE See chapter 6.1.2 Figure 7.7a 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...
  • Page 37 Figure 7.7.b 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 38: Mounting Of Brackets

    MOUNTING OF BRACKETS Figure 7.8 82823_UM_ 40GPSMkII_E...

  • Page 39: 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.
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