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  • Page 1 Tron 40AIS Float-free EPIRB User manual...

  • Page 2: Manual Operation And Activation

    Manual operation and activation Use only in emergency! raft, or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit from functioning if the ship sinks. 1. Remove the locking pin from the front cover. 2.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Self-test ................14 Deactivation of the EPIRB ..........22 False alerts ................ 22 Product description ..............23 Tron 40AIS EPIRB ............... 24 FB-42 or FBH-42 Bracket ........... 31 Return Link Service (RLS) ..........31 Registration, Installation and mounting ........32 Registration of the EPIRB ..........
  • Page 4 Spare parts, warranty and disposal ........... 51 Accessories and spare parts ..........51 Counterfeit spare parts ............. 52 Warranty ................52 Service ................53 Disposal ................53 Abbrevations and definitions ............. 54 10 Ammendment records .............. 55 jotron.com Page 4 of 56...

  • Page 5: General

    All information contained within this manual has been verified and is to Jotron’s knowledge correct. Jotron reserves the right to make changes to any product(s) or module(s) described herein to improve design, function or reliability without further notice.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Operating instructions Manual activation To activate the EPIRB follow these steps: 1. Remove pull tab 2. Push switch Use only in emergency! jotron.com Page 6 of 56...

  • Page 7: Indicator Descriptions

    The LED flashes periodically flash with a long flash The LED is turned off for short Multiple periods, creating a blink short off effect. (Negative blink, periods occulting blink) Multiple The LED flashes multiple times flashes jotron.com Page 7 of 56...
  • Page 8 After approximately 4.5 minutes the first AIS signal is transmitted. This is indicated with a double flash. At the same time the 121.5 MHz homing signal will start transmitting. Strobe light EPIRB active Steady flashes 406 MHz signal transmitted Triple flashes AIS signal transmitted Double flashes jotron.com Page 8 of 56...
  • Page 9 Confirmation that the distress signal has been detected and received. See chapters 4.3 and 7.13 for more information. RLS indicator Waiting for RLS Triple flashes RLS acknowledged Steady flashes RLS disabled (EPIRB is not equipped with RLS No light protocol) jotron.com Page 9 of 56...

  • Page 10: Automatic Activation

    3.3.2 Water activation The EPIRB is designed to automatically activate when deployed into water. An internal safety function will prevent inadvertent activation caused by moisture, sea spray etc. when located in the bracket. jotron.com Page 10 of 56...

  • Page 11: Operating Scenarios

    EPIRB is activated elsewhere. To optimize the performance in these situations please follow the instructions in the next sections. Do not obstruct the GNSS antennas view to the sky jotron.com Page 11 of 56...
  • Page 12 Try to keep the EPIRBs view of the sky unobstructed. • It is not recommended to operate the EPIRB under the life raft cover if it is made of materials that may obstruct the signals. • Keep the antenna facing upwards. jotron.com Page 12 of 56...
  • Page 13 Keep the EPIRB in an open space. • Do not place the EPIRB inside, under a roof or other overhead obstructions. • Do not tie the lanyard to the ship. • Keep the antenna facing upwards. jotron.com Page 13 of 56...

  • Page 14: Self-Test

    These test signals will not be recognized as distress signals. While transmitting the test signals the battery and the transmitted signals are tested. The test indicator will give a short dark period every time a signal is transmitted. jotron.com Page 14 of 56...
  • Page 15 Self-test Multiple failure flashes** *For EPIRBs with RLS disabled the RLS indicator will remain off. **See table in section 0 for on failure indications. jotron.com Page 15 of 56...
  • Page 16 When a valid position is found the green GNSS indicator LED will remain lit for approximately 1 second and a normal self-test will continue. The top light will flash once at the end of the text if the extended self-test is successful. jotron.com Page 16 of 56...
  • Page 17 For fault codes see the table in section 0. Note that the extended self-test can only be performed 60 times. After that the self-test will indicate “Maximum number of extended self-tests exceeded”. jotron.com Page 17 of 56...
  • Page 18 Self-test Multiple failure flashes** *For EPIRBs with RLS disabled the RLS indicator will remain off. **See table in section 0 for on failure indications. jotron.com Page 18 of 56...
  • Page 19 Place the EPIRB in an open space (minimum 30 cm) and try again. Contact your service partner if this does not help. jotron.com Page 19 of 56...
  • Page 20 GNSS receiver in the EPIRB is not possible until the battery is replaced. Contact your service partner for battery replacement. 3.5.4.5 Other faults Something is wrong with the configuration of the EPIRB. Contact your service partner immediately. jotron.com Page 20 of 56...
  • Page 21 During standard self-test mode, the EPIRB will transmit two text messages with the 15HEX ID in one message and the text EPIRB TEST in the other message. The figure below shows this text message as shown on the Jotron TR-8000 MkII AIS.

  • Page 22: Deactivation Of The Epirb

    Date, time, and position at time of activation. (Time zone) • Date, time, and position at time of deactivation. (Time zone) • EPIRB make and model. • Vessel Name/lD. • Circumstances/cause of activation (if known). jotron.com Page 22 of 56...

  • Page 23: Product Description

    Product description The main purpose of the Tron 40AIS EPIRB is to alarm the SAR authorities in a distress situation. When activated the EPIRB will transmit a signal, which includes the ID of the ship in distress and the position of the EPIRB. The strobe light will start flashing in both visible and infrared light.

  • Page 24: Tron 40Ais Epirb

    Tron 40AIS EPIRB jotron.com Page 24 of 56...
  • Page 25 “self-test” position to the right. The “ON” position is secured with a pull tab to prevent inadvertent activation. The switch is spring loaded and will move to “ON” position when pushed with the pull tab removed. jotron.com Page 25 of 56...
  • Page 26 The indicator panel consist of 3 LED indicators with associated icons. See the tables below for descriptions. Indicator panel icons Icons Description Position (green LED) RLS (blue LED) Test (white LED) The blue RLS indicator will only be active if the EPIRB has RLS enabled. jotron.com Page 26 of 56...
  • Page 27 The end of the lanyard is secured to the EPIRB. To use the lanyard, unclip the lanyard coil from the equator belt and uncoil the line. Do not secure the lanyard to the ship, as this will cause the EPIRB to follow the ship down if it is sinking. jotron.com Page 27 of 56...
  • Page 28 Note that it is not possible to put the wrist strap back into its pocket after usage. If the wrist strap is used it should be replaced. Please contact your sales partner. jotron.com Page 28 of 56...
  • Page 29 1 if the EPIRB is programmed with an RLS protocol. The dealer or supplier shall use the orange rectangular label included in the box to cover the information that is not applicable. jotron.com Page 29 of 56...
  • Page 30 The remaining fields showing the ownership of the EPIRB shall be filled in and covered by the blank protection label included in the box. The TAC number on the EPIRB can deviate from the number shown in the figures. jotron.com Page 30 of 56...

  • Page 31: Fb-42 Or Fbh-42 Bracket

    (SAR) authorities. It does NOT mean that a rescue has yet been organized/launched, only that the distress alert has been received and routed to the appropriate government agencies. See chapter 7.13 for a more detailed description. jotron.com Page 31 of 56...

  • Page 32: Registration, Installation And Mounting

    The USCG will only launch an immediate rescue if the approximate location and EPIRB registration details can be confirmed. Otherwise, there will be a delay whilst further signals from the same source are received and verified. jotron.com Page 32 of 56...

  • Page 33: Change Of Ownership

    The location should be well protected from environmental conditions such as direct sea-spray, chemicals, oil, exhaust and vibrations. - see more detailed information in chapter 4.10 of IMO COMSAR/Circ.32 regarding “Harmonization of GMDSS requirements for radio installations onboard SOLAS ships”. jotron.com Page 33 of 56...

  • Page 34: Bracket Installation And Mounting

    Bracket installation and mounting The mounting footprint is the same for the brackets for Tron 40AIS (FB-42 and FBH-42). Dimensions are shown in the figure below. 5.4.1 Installation screws The bracket shall be installed on a flat metal surface with 6 pcs M6 screws with socket head with material quality of A4 (AISI 316).

  • Page 35: Mounting The Epirb In The Bracket

    Mounting the EPIRB in the bracket 5.5.1 Tron 40AIS 1. Make sure the bracket is not damaged. 2. Grab the EPIRB and match the bottom of the battery housing correct on the bracket base and gently press the EPIRB into the stability clip.
  • Page 36 Correct Not correct jotron.com Page 36 of 56...

  • Page 37: Fitting The

    Please take the front cover off and try again. 3. Make sure the locking pin is mounted the correct way. jotron.com Page 37 of 56...

  • Page 38: Testing And Maintenance

    Perform an extended self-test instead of the monthly normal self-test. See chapter 3.5.2. Every 12 months The Tron 40AIS may be under the regulation of the IMO MSC.1/Circ 1040, which requires annual testing performed by authorized radio-surveyor or authorized personnel trained and certified by Jotron.

  • Page 39: Every 4 Or 5 Years

    SBM service or replace the complete EPIRB. See chapter The interval is 4- or 5-years dependent on the flag-state administration. Every 10 years Due to the harsh environment the EPIRB normally is situated in, Jotron strongly recommends replacing both the EPIRB and the bracket after 10 years.
  • Page 40 4. Mount the EPIRB in the bracket. See chapter 5.5 for instructions. Only Jotron HRU kit is acceptable for use. Any use of unoriginal spare parts will invalidate the product type approval certificates, and warranty will not apply. It may also compromise your safety.

  • Page 41: Shore Based Maintenance (Sbm)

    IMO guidelines as set out in MSC/Circ.1039 as amended. SBM shall be performed latest by the date indicated on the SBM label on the EPIRB, by a Jotron approved SBM partner. The SBM label is located at the battery housing, and is shown in the figure...

  • Page 42: Battery Expiry Date

    The battery expiry date can be found on a label located on the right side of the battery housing, behind the lanyard. The battery must be replaced within the end of the indicated month and year. However, Jotron strongly recommends replacing the complete EPIRB after 10 years. jotron.com...

  • Page 43: Technical Information

    Technical information General Tron 40AIS: EPIRB Class: Class 2 - Operating temperature: -20° C to 55° C (-4° F to 131° F) - Stowage temperature: -30° C to 70° C (-22° F to 158° F) Category 1 - Float-free EPIRB Category:...

  • Page 44: Cospas-Sarsat Transmitter

    Homing transmitter Frequency: 121.500 MHz Output power: Up to 100 mW AM sweep tone (A9) Sweep range: 700 Hz Modulation: Sweep rate: 2.5 Hz Emissions designator: 3K20A3X Stability: 10 ppm over temperature range Antenna: Omni directional jotron.com Page 44 of 56...

  • Page 45: Ais Transmitter

    Material: Glass reinforced ASA Dimensions: 215 x 553 x 236 mm Weight: 3.1 kg Release mechanism: Jotron HRU kit Storage and operation -30° C to +65°C (-22° F to +149° F) temperatures: 7.7.2 FBH-42 Float-free bracket with heating FBH-42 Material:...

  • Page 46: Battery Information

    The safety information is available for download at jotron.com - product. http://jotron.com/product/tron-40ais/ The product described in this manual is subject to follow special packing instructions and/or transportation regulations.

  • Page 47: Cospas-Sarsat System

    The 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 tens of thousands persons have been rescued. jotron.com Page 47 of 56...
  • Page 48 It is important that the EPIRB is registered in the database for the applicable country. See chapter 5.1 for more details. The LEOSAR system has good coverage worldwide, including polar regions, and calculates the location of an activated EPIRB using Doppler processing techniques. jotron.com Page 48 of 56...

  • Page 49: 7.10 Ais System

    Every 4 minutes a special text message containing the 15 HEX ID of the EPIRB and the text “EPIRB ACTIVE” is transmitted. These messages will be displayed immediately when received by an AIS installation. jotron.com Page 49 of 56...

  • Page 50: 7.11 121.5 Mhz Homing Signal

    The above figure shows this message as displayed on an Jotron TR-8000 MkII AIS. 7.11 121.5 MHz homing signal The EPIRB transmits a sweep tone homing signal on 121.5 MHz that can be detected by overflying airplanes and the SAR vessels.

  • Page 51: 7.13 Rls System

    Spare parts, warranty and disposal Accessories and spare parts For an overview of the available spare parts for this product, refer to the product information page on jotron.com or contact your sales partner. jotron.com Page 51 of 56...

  • Page 52: Counterfeit Spare Parts

    Counterfeit spare parts Jotron is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products. It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts, manufactured or approved by Jotron. Any use of counterfeit spare parts will invalidate the product type-approval certificates and warranty will not apply.

  • Page 53: Service

    Service All services such as testing, installation, programming, replacement, marking and battery exchange are provided by an authorized Jotron service agent. Improper service or maintenance may destroy the functionality and/or performance of this product. Jotron does not accept any responsibility for the dismantling or...

  • Page 54: Abbrevations And Definitions

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA) Rescue Coordination Centre Return Link Service Search And Rescue SARSAT Search And Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System Shore Based Maintenance SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea (An international maritime safety treaty) jotron.com Page 54 of 56...

  • Page 55: Ammendment Records

    Updated chapter 3.1.6 and tables in 5.5.1 and 5.5.2 27.09.21 Corrected wrong reference 16.11.21 Updated descriptions on expiry dates in chapter 6 and 7.7 10.12.21 Released for production 10.02.22 Added info about IR-light. Updated photos jotron.com Page 55 of 56...
  • Page 56 NORWAY / HEADQUARTERS CHINA Jotron AS Jotron USA, Inc Norway Jotron AS Beijing Ringdalskogen 8 6300 Rothway Street, Suite C Representative Office (ATC business) 3270 Larvik, Norway Houston, TX 77040, USA No. 1204 room, building D Tel: +47 33 13 97 00...

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