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  • Page 1 92478_UM_ SART_F...
  • Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com Abbreviations and definitions C O S PA S COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress) Global Position System EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon kilometer LUT Local User Terminal (Ground Station)
  • Page 3 VSWR Voltage standing wave ratio PROCESSOR The processor circuit card in the console that controls system operations and computes the positioning/navigation solutions. Rescue Coordination Centre. SARSAT 92478_UM_ SART_F...
  • Page 4 Amendment Record REASON FOR AMENDMENT INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION CHANGE EM3829 Chapt. 5 EM 3903 14.03.07 Total 24 New version Removed storage 14.05.07 bracket. New Total:24 company name 12 and 15 Added text 26.03.08 92478_UM_ SART_ F...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ....................10 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ............................. 11 SART FEATURES ..................12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................12 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................13 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ................... 14 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ..............................14 GENERAL ..............14 3.1.1 Upper module with transponder and antenna ....................14 3.1.2 Battery module ..................
  • Page 7 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 8 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 9 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE N/T/B SIGN INSP N=NEW EPIRB INSTALLED, T=TEST, B=NEW BATTERY 92478_UM_ SART_F...

  • Page 10: General Description

    The operating range of the Tron SART is up to 30 nautical miles, depending on the height of the electronic unit and the radar height of the search and rescue unit (sea or airborne). With a radar height of 20m and the Tron SART placed at 1m above sea level, the range will be up to 10 nautical miles.

  • Page 11: Tron Sart Features

    The Tron SART is made for easy operation, with a brief operating instruction printed on the unit. It comes standard with a 1 meter rope and a shackle hook to be used for hanging the Tron SART on the inside of a life raft.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency: X-band (3 cm) (9.2 - 9.5 GHz) Temperature range: Operating: -20 to +55°C Storage: -30 to +65°C Radiated power: > 400 mW e.i.r.p (+26 dBm) Sweep type: 12 sweep sawtooth type Forward 7.5 us ±1 ms Return 0.4 us ±0.1 ms Starts with return sweep.

  • Page 13: Mechanical Specification

    2.2 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Materials used: Transponder housing: Polycarbonate with 10% glass. Bracket: Anodized aluminum. Transponder dimensions: Max diameter: 85 mm Length: 370 mm Weight: 1050 g Transponder with standard storage bracket: Max diameter: 96 mm Length: 376 mm 92478_UM_ SART_F...

  • Page 14: Functional Description

    The housing is made of polycarbonate. 3.1.2 Battery module The battery module consists of the complete lower half of the Tron SART and is to be replaced every 4. year. The marking on the battery unit show the expire date.

  • Page 15: Installation

    Lifeboat bracket, X-92424 4.1.1 Storage bracket A storage bracket is delivered with the Tron SART and should be used for storage of the transponder. The storage bracket should preferably be mounted in a vertical position and in a place where the Tron SART is easily available in case of an emergency.

  • Page 16: Outdoor Lifeboat Bracket

    Usually a blind cover is mounted in the place for the bracket. The blind cover must be removed and the mounting bracket with the Tron SART top unit attached is mounted. The removal of the blind cover and mounting of the mounting bracket is done using two wing nuts.

  • Page 17: Using The 1M Rope

    Figure 4.2, Tron SART with 1m rope attached. The 1m. rope is meant to hang the Tron SART inside a life raft. Any objects that the rope can be attached to can be used. As long as the transponder is kept away from any metal objects, the performance will not be notable degraded because of the canvas of the life raft.

  • Page 18: Operation Instructions

    Replace the locking pin. Test of the Tron SART Test of the Tron SART is done using the ships own 3 cm radar. The radar display will show different patterns depending on the range to the transponder. See Figure 2, Figure 3, and Figure 4 for details of the radar display. Note that the examples shown are typical and will vary with the radar performance (height, power output and sensitivity).
  • Page 19 Figure 5.3a Typical display when Tron SART is located near (<0.2 nm) the radar. Radar range is 10 nm. Rings are off. Figure 5.3b Typical display when Tron SART is located close (1nm) to the radar. Radar range is 10 nm. Rings are at 2 nm.
  • Page 20 Figure 5.3c Typical display when Tron SART is located away (>2 nm) from the radar. Radar range is 10 nm. Rings are at 2 nm. CAUTION! While the Tron SART is activated it will respond to any 3 cm radars within range.Tests must be made as short as possible (5 min) to avoid interference and to avoid wasting battery capacity.

  • Page 21: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    As a standard Jotron AS warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date received by end user, limited to 18 months from purchase from Jotron AS.

  • Page 22: Battery Disposal

    6.2.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary from country to country.(In most countries, the thrashing of used batteries is forbidden and the end-users are invited to dispose of them properly, eventually through non-profit organizations, mandated by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals).Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to disposal.

  • Page 23: 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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