Saab R5 SOLID Installation Short Instruction page 3

R5 SOLID Installation Short Instruction
SYSTEM FUNCTIONAL TEST
Please consult the full manual on CD if any problems are detected.
SYSTEM POWER UP
The R5 Solid will start to operate when power is applied, it does not have a
power switch. The system is fully operational within 2 minutes.
TRANSPONDER STATUS LED's
Normal operation can be verified using the LEDs in the front. TX and RX
LEDs will flash during VHF TX and RX.
The Status LEDs on the transponder shall be interpreted as follows.
SYSTEM STATUS
Normal Operation
Unacknowledged
active alarms
Acknowledged
active alarms
Power failure
Note: LEDs will behave differently during boot. Allow two minutes from
power on before examination of LED status.
ALARM LIST
Make sure no unexpected alarms are active. Main Menu
Disable any active alarms not applicable for the installation in the Alarm

Config View. Main Menu Config
TIME AND DATE
Verify system time and date in the upper right corner. If incorrect, the
transponder internal GPS does not have a position fix. This will also be
indicated by an alarm "UTC Sync Invalid".
STATUS LED
Solid GREEN
Flashing RED
Solid RED
OFF

Alarms

Alarm
GPS STATUS
Verify GPS antenna installation quality in the GPS Status View
 
Main Menu Status GPS Status
VHF Communication Test
Verify two way VHF communication with other vessels in the Comm. Test
 
View. Menu Maintenance Comm. Test.
Mounting
The R5 Solid can be panel or gimbal mounted. Gimbal mount is included in
delivery. For flush mounting, remove the gimbal mount jacket. Use the
cutout dimensions in the figure below. Do not exceed the cutout area, the
screw holes may be too close to the cutout. A 1:1 scale cutout drawing is
available on the documentation CD. If printed, verify scale has not
changed by measuring given dimensions.
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