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Summary of Contents for GME MT40 Series
- Page 1 GME MT40X Series EPIRBs Service Program...
- Page 2 Applicability • This presentation applies to the following models: • MT400 [manually activated EPIRB, LiSO2 batteries] • MT401 [manually & water activated EPIRB, LiSO2 batteries] • MT403 [manually & water activated EPIRB, LiMnO2 batteries] • MT403G [manually & water activated EPIRB + integral GPS, LiMnO2 batteries] •...
- Page 3 APPLICABLE MANUALS...
- Page 4 Service Kit Contents MT400SVC Note:all images show the Batteries separate but the kits will be delivered with batteries fitted inside the Lower Chassis. For reasons of economy, the service kit is delivered with both coloured covers and both types of switch slider track.
- Page 5 MT401SVC...
- Page 6 MT403SVC...
- Page 7 MT403GSVC Note the different cap assembly.
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Page 8: Tools And Equipment
Tools And Equipment • Philips Screwdriver – Size #1 • Hex Driver – 7mm • Anti-static Mat + wrist strap. • Torque Screwdriver • GME Dealer Leak-Test Kit P/N MT400DTK... - Page 9 Introduction • To ensure extended lifetime of housings, battery replacement also requires replacement of the plastic housings and the antenna. This procedure involves several steps as listed in the next Slide, individual description of operations is detailed in following slides.
- Page 10 Disassembly / Assembly Sequence • Inspection and Chassis disassembly • Battery Pack Replacement • Cap Disassembly • Cap Assembly • Replacement of desiccant • Chassis Assembly • Leak Test • Slide switch and cover Installation • Security seal replacement • External labelling - replacement / update •...
- Page 11 Inspection • This operation is carried out to determine if the beacon has suffered from physical or environmental abuse which may indicate potential board / component damage. Correct electrical operation of the EPIRB is assessed. • Carry out the inspections as outlined with the Emergency Beacon, Inspection Pro forma Drawing No.
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Page 12: Chassis Disassembly
Chassis Disassembly • Using a Philips screwdriver (Size #1) remove four screws retaining the EPIRB cap to the lower chassis. Discard the screws. • Holding the cap in one hand (not by the antenna), pull on the lower chassis, to separate. -
Page 13: Battery Pack Replacement
Battery Pack Replacement • Two battery pack configurations containing cells of different chemistries are used within this range of EPIRB; they are not interchangeable between model types. Verify the model type shown on the original chassis. Only the first five (5) characters are significant for the purposes of determining which service kit type is to be used;... - Page 14 • Record the expiry date (month and year) marked on the top face of the replacement battery pack. You will need this later when marking the battery expiry on the exterior of the beacon. See video clip 02 • Note: Depending on model and or build date of the EPIRB Date Mark this information is either ink...
- Page 15 Cap Disassembly • Disconnect the battery’s fly lead from the PCB by first squeezing the latch release lever on the connector, then withdrawing the connector housing vertically away from the printed circuit board. Do not bend the connector pins.
- Page 16 • Use a 7mm hex driver to undo the antenna retention nut. Remove and discard the nut and spring washer. • Separate the antenna from the cap . Discard both the antenna and the o-ring seal . • Carefully withdraw the PCB from the cap and place it on an antistatic CAUTION: This equipment...
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Page 17: Cap Assembly
Cap Assembly • Assembly can be carried out by following the disassembly operations in reverse sequence, also noting: • Only new parts, supplied with the Service Kit, must be used. • Place each pcb edge into the guide O-ring slot before inserting into the cap. Spring washer PCB Guides... - Page 18 • During reassembly of GPS equipped models, ensure the GPS antenna cable is located in the deeper groove as shown opposite and carefully align the Helix antenna protruding from the leading edge of the pcb with the corresponding cavity provided in the cap. •...
- Page 19 Replace Desiccant Sachet • Remove the existing desiccant sachet from the PCB exercising care not to tear it (messy). Carefully remove any remnants of the double-sided tape that had previously retained the sachet in place. • Remove the desiccant sachet from the sealed bag in which it was provided and carefully remove the cover strip from the double-sided adhesive strip...
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Page 20: Chassis Assembly
Chassis Assembly • Fully seat the new o-ring in the groove, ensuring it is fitted evenly with no twists. A blunt instrument may be of assistance in this matter. Whichever tool is used ensure that it does not damage the face of the o-ring seal. •... - Page 21 • Reconnect the Battery flylead onto the pcb connector. Note orientation of the latch release lever. • When mating the cap and lower chassis together ensure that the 2 tongues provided on the lower edge of the PCB module engage centrally within the respective guides provided on the top face of the battery pack.
- Page 22 Leak Test WARNING: All water activated models such as MT401 and MT403 series (including float free variants) will automatically activate and transmit a distress message if placed in water, unless fitted into the Dealer Leak Test fixture. The following procedure assumes that a MT400DTK is available: •Using the dealer leak test fixture, apply dry air at a pressure of 1.0 bar ±...
- Page 23 • Completely remove the EPIRB from the water and leak-test fixture • Dry excess water using compressed air blowing clear any water near the leak test hole. • Apply sufficient (but not excessive) silicon sealer into the leak test hole to promote a good seal.
- Page 24 Slide Switch and Cover • Slide Switch Track MT400 type has ‘OFF’ MT401 / MT403 type has ‘READY’ Front Tab • Push the switch slider onto a slider track appropriate to the beacon model type Leave this hole exposed when fitting switch slider...
- Page 25 Switch Cover • Place the correctly coloured sits In groove switch cover into the groove and hold in position as shown. • Yellow EPIRB body requires Yellow Switch Cover. Slider track reads “READY”. • Orange EPIRB body requires Orange Switch Cover. Slider track reads “OFF”.
- Page 26 • Push the slider track down onto the cap, holding the switch cover in place. • Insert and tighten the retention screw to a torque of 50cNm (0.5Nm). • Note: Move the slider switch to the OFF ( READY) position within 45 seconds to avoid LIVE transmission.
- Page 27 Replace Security Seal • Clear away all remnants of the previous seal. DO NOT use cleaning products that may attack the plastics. • Carefully place the replacement seal ensuring that the two tabs on the switch mechanism fall within the cut out slot.
- Page 28 • New batteries have been fitted and the expiry date needs to be updated to reflect this. • The following specialist items are required to complete this operation: GME Dealer Programming Kit (P/N MT400DPK), Dealer software version DS0023.6.27 or later Brother PT-700 PC Connectable label printer, Tape Cartridge TZe 231 (12mm).
- Page 29 • Follow the operating instructions contained within the Programming kit. • To print the external label; • Run the Dealer Programmer Software DS0023.6.27 or later • Select “View and Print” which is a read only operation • View and Verify the unit information •...
- Page 30 Transmission Test And Report • Using a portable beacon tester ( BT100 WS Technologies), or equivalent, verify that the self-test transmission and its content are as expected, and details correspond with the external labelling on the beacon and the Pro Forma test report previously completed.
- Page 31 Pack and Ship • Water activated models should be returned to the customer within the sealable plastic bag included as part the MT400 series battery service kit, if being returned out of bracket. Where this bag is not available another similar sealable bag should be sourced.
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Page 32: Service Program
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