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- Page 1 MANUAL Simrad EG50 & EP50 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons E04961 Iss.1.0 August 06...
- Page 2 EG50 & EP50 This manual is applicable to both the EP50 and the EG50 EPIRBs. The EG50 contains a GPS receiver for improved positional accuracy; some parts of this manual are applicable only to the EG50, and are marked accordingly. APPLICATION This EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is designed for use in maritime emergencies,...
- Page 3 Emergency IN EMERGENCY Remove the EPIRB completely from its bracket or enclosure Hold the lanyard spool and throw the EPIRB into the water where it will self-activate If time permits, pull the tear-off tab up, then press the activation button and slide the switch left...
- Page 4 EG50 & EP50 © 2006 Simrad Ltd The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this publication were to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous development and improvement.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents CONTENTS 1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES....7 2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION ......... 9 2.1 Overview ..................9 2.2 How to register ................10 2.3 Warranty form ................10 2.4 Radio licence ................11 2.5 Sale or transfer................11 2.5.1 Mandatory information for Oceania......12 3 DESCRIPTION .............. - Page 6 EG50 & EP50 6 FALSE ALERTS..............33 6.1 Stand down rescue services ............33 6.2 Turn off the EPIRB ..............33 6.3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB ..........34 7 FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB .......... 35 8 BULKHEAD BRACKET INSTALLATION......37 8.1 Siting ..................
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Page 7: Recommendations And Safety Notices
Recommendations & Safety Notices 1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger. WARNING False alerts endanger lives. Help to prevent them; understand how to activate and de-activate your equipment. Intentional false alerts may involve penalties. -
Page 9: Mandatory Registration
Mandatory Registration 2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION WARNING You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities. Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life. In the USA failure to register may result in a fine. In the UK you are legally required to register your EPIRB. -
Page 10: How To Register
EG50 & EP50 2.2 How to register Three registration forms are provided, two are for future use and one must be completed immediately. These forms are pre-printed with your EPIRB’s identity; all you have to do is complete details of your vessel and provide contact numbers. -
Page 11: Radio Licence
Mandatory Registration 2.4 Radio licence An EPIRB is a radio transmitter and must therefore be added to your radio licence. If you have been allocated a radio callsign, then you already have a radio licence for your VHF or MF radio set. You should update your licence to include your EPIRB. -
Page 12: Mandatory Information For Oceania
EG50 & EP50 2.5.1 Mandatory information for Oceania The term Oceania is normally used to designate all the islands of the Central and the South Pacific including Australia and New Zealand. Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons: Registration of 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB) with the EPIRB Registration Section of the appropriate Maritime Safety Authority (MSA –... -
Page 13: Description
Description 3 DESCRIPTION The EPIRB is a powerful self-contained distress transmitter. It is powered by a Lithium battery that has a replacement interval of 5 years. An EPIRB is intended to be a one-shot device; once activated it will operate for at least 48 hours. It operates best while floating in water, but it can also be operated while on board a vessel or in a liferaft. - Page 14 EG50 & EP50 Strobe Antenna Red LED Green LED Test button Activation switch Lanyard Sea switch Fig 3.1 – EPIRB Controls...
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Page 15: Bulkhead Bracket
Description 3.1 Bulkhead bracket If you purchased the manually activated EPIRB version, this is normally supplied with a bulkhead mounting bracket (see section 1 ). The EPIRB is released by pulling out a R-clip. The bulkhead bracket should be sited in plain view near an emergency exit. -
Page 16: Float-Free Enclosure
EG50 & EP50 WARNING The EPIRB will NOT be activated by moisture while it is in the bracket or in the CARRYSAFE collar (but it may activate if placed in close proximity to a magnet). The EPIRB must be removed from all parts of the bracket; it will then activate if immersed or if switched on manually. - Page 17 Description Fig. 3.4 – EPIRB Automatic Release sequence If you need to activate your EPIRB manually, it can be freed from the enclosure after pulling out the R-shaped retaining pin and removing the lid.
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Page 19: Controls
Controls 4 CONTROLS 4.1 Activation switch This slide switch is protected against accidental activation by a red tear- off seal which indicates if the EPIRB has been activated previously. The EPIRB can be activated manually by tearing the seal upwards, depressing the locking button on the switch and sliding the switch to the left. -
Page 20: Indicator Lamps
EG50 & EP50 4.4 Indicator lamps 4.4.1 Strobe (white) The strobe is the visual means of locating the EPIRB. When activated, the strobe flashes (approximately) 21 times per minute, with a pause during the time when the EPIRB is transmitting on 406 MHz. 4.4.2 Red LED The red LED is used to indicate transmissions by the EPIRB. -
Page 21: Buzzer
Controls • If the red and green LEDs flash together and alternate with the strobe flash, the EG50 EPIRB has a valid GPS position which it is transmitting regularly. This is the normal operating condition which requires no user action. •... -
Page 23: Operating Procedure
Operating Procedure 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE WARNING An EPIRB is a piece of life saving equipment. Its sole purpose is to call for help. It must only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger. Misuse can involve a severe penalty. 5.1 Sinking If you have a category 1 “float-free”... -
Page 24: Abandon Ship
EG50 & EP50 5.2 Abandon ship If the vessel is sinking and there is time to fetch the EPIRB then this should always be done. Release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket as described in section 5.5 and carry it to one of the liferafts. Once the liferaft is in the water, uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft, then throw the EPIRB overboard so that it floats next to the liferaft. -
Page 25: Getting The Best From Your Epirb
Operating Procedure 5.4 Getting the best from your EPIRB Your EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea. However, if you have to use it in other situations, this section provides guidance on how to get the best from your EPIRB. Aboard ship: •... - Page 26 EG50 & EP50 In a liferaft: Fig. 5.4 – EPIRB in liferaft • Make sure you switch on the EPIRB • Hold the EPIRB up as high as possible. Note The high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if viewed for prolonged periods.
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Page 27: Releasing Epirb From A Bulkhead Bracket
Operating Procedure 5.5 Releasing EPIRB from a bulkhead bracket If you have an EPIRB fitted into a bulkhead bracket, pull the R-clip out of the bracket to release the retaining strap. Hold the antenna to prevent it springing loose and lift the EPIRB out of the mounting points. Fig. -
Page 28: Releasing Epirb From An Enclosure
EG50 & EP50 5.6 Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure If your EPIRB is fitted inside a full enclosure, first remove the R-clip from the retaining rod, then pull off the enclosure cover and remove the EPIRB. Fig. 5.7 – Releasing EPIRB from Enclosure 5.7 Manual activation Fig. -
Page 29: Deactivation
Operating Procedure If the vessel is not sinking but there is imminent danger, remove the EPIRB from its bracket and activate it manually as shown previously. Note that once activated it will flash immediately, but it will not transmit a distress call for 50 seconds. This gives you a chance to turn it off if you activated it in error. -
Page 30: Re-Fitting Epirb
EG50 & EP50 5.9 Re-fitting EPIRB 5.9.1 Refitting into bulkhead bracket The EPIRB is now in its “ready” state, but its sea switch is still armed and will activate if it gets wet. To de-activate the EPIRB fully it must be replaced in its mounting bracket, where a magnet in the bracket will make the EPIRB safe. -
Page 31: Re-Fitting Into Enclosure
Operating Procedure 5.9.2 Re-fitting into enclosure • Referring to the illustration, place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure. As illustrated, the TEST button is furthest from the back of the enclosure. • Engage base of EPIRB into the recess in the lever arm. - Page 32 EG50 & EP50 Fig 5.13 - Cover correctly fitted to base...
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Page 33: False Alerts
False Alerts 6 FALSE ALERTS False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue services. About 90% of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alerts. If your EPIRB should cause a false alert, follow the instructions below. 6.1 Stand down rescue services It is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authorities and tell them it was a false alert, so that they can stand down... -
Page 34: Dealing With A Transmitting Epirb
EG50 & EP50 EPIRB has been badly fitted in its mounting bracket. The EPIRB bracket contains a magnet to hold the EPIRB in an off state. If the EPIRB is wrongly fitted the magnet has no effect, so heavy seas may activate the sea switch. -
Page 35: Fully Disabling An Epirb
Fully Disabling an EPIRB 7 FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB In the unlikely event that your EPIRB refuses to turn off then it may have a fault. Procedures for dealing with a faulty EPIRB are covered in section 6 on false alerts; in simple terms you should do the following: 1. -
Page 37: Bulkhead Bracket Installation
Bulkhead Bracket Installation 8 BULKHEAD BRACKET INSTALLATION 8.1 Siting The bulkhead bracket should ideally be sited in plain view near an emergency exit. When choosing a suitable mounting position you should also consider: • Ease of access in an emergency. •... -
Page 38: Mounting Instruction Plate
EG50 & EP50 8.2.1 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a self-adhesive instruction plate, which has basic visual instructions showing how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency. Mount the instruction plate next to the EPIRB so that it is easily visible in an emergency. -
Page 39: Enclosure Installation
Enclosure Installation 9 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION 9.1 Siting The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead. Alternately, it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface, such as a cabin roof. No other orientations are recommended. Fig. 9.1 – Enclosure Siting If you have a float-free EPIRB it is critical that you choose a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs, rigging, antennas etc, should the vessel ever sink. -
Page 40: Mounting Procedure
EG50 & EP50 9.2 Mounting procedure The enclosure mounts against a flat surface using 4 fixing points. See illustration for mounting dimensions, or use the backplate of the enclosure as a marking guide. To do this, pull out the R-shaped clip and remove the enclosure lid. -
Page 41: Mounting Instruction Plate
Enclosure Installation 9.3 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a rigid plate giving visual instructions on how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency. Mount this next to your EPIRB as explained in section 8.2.1 9.4 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry If you are installing a float-free EPIRB you must now mark the HRU expiry date. - Page 42 EG50 & EP50 It is strongly recommended (and is mandatory in some countries) that the vessel name is marked on the rear of the EPIRB itself and also on the enclosure, if you have one. Use the alpha-numeric stickers provided to mark the vessel name (or its abbreviation) on the top line of the EPIRB’s rear label and again on the enclosure label.
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Page 43: Maintenance
Maintenance 10 MAINTENANCE 10.1 Self Test & inspection As an important item of safety equipment, your EPIRB should be checked regularly. The EPIRB has a built-in test capability that can be used as a confidence check. This self-test confirms that the battery is healthy, that the GPS receiver and both distress transmitters are functional and that the strobe light is operational. -
Page 44: Power Consumption Warning
EG50 & EP50 WARNING IN AN EMERGENCY, ALWAYS ACTIVATE THE EPIRB, REGARDLESS OF THE BATTERY STATE – IT MAY STILL GENERATE AN ALERT If the EPIRB fails Self Test, it must be serviced. 10.1.2 Power consumption warning If the TEST button is held down after any test has completed, a warning is given: after 20 seconds, the red LED flashes rapidly and the buzzer sounds. -
Page 45: Mechanical Inspection
Declaration of Conformity If the GPS receiver acquires a position, the green LED will light continuously and the buzzer will sound 10 times. If the receiver fails to acquire a position, the red LED will light continuously and the buzzer will sound 10 times. - Page 46 EG50 & EP50 the waterproof seal), consequently a volume of water in this area is of no consequence. On the EPIRB itself check the following: • Inspect the EPIRB for any obvious damage • Check that the lanyard is not tied to the vessel structure •...
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Page 47: Hru Replacement
EPIRB in an emergency. When the HRU expires you can obtain a replacement at a local marine store; ask for a McMurdo “BreaktHRU with an EPIRB kit” (Part No. 82-210B). The kit is complete with breakable plastic rod, date labels and instruction sheet. - Page 48 EG50 & EP50 12. Engage rear washer into backplate by pushing back and sliding down. 13. Look under the spring and check that the washer is fully engaged. 14. Fit the EPIRB as shown in 5.9.2 15. Refit cover by engaging hole over rod and then snapping into place.
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Page 49: Battery Replacement
Declaration of Conformity 10.4 Battery replacement The EPIRB uses three 9 V Lithium battery packs, Simrad type 82-939. Typically these will have to be replaced every 5 years. The exact battery expiry date is marked on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome; if you have a full enclosure, it is also marked on the outside of the enclosure. -
Page 50: Transportation
EG50 & EP50 10.6 Transportation The battery packs used in these EPIRBs are classified non-hazardous. For shipping, the battery pack meets exemption A45 of the IATA hazardous transport regulation for categories UN3090 (Lithium batteries), UN3091 (Lithium batteries contained in equipment) and UN3092 (Lithium batteries packed with equipment). -
Page 51: How Does It Work
How Does It Work? 11 HOW DOES IT WORK? Your EPIRB contains two radio transmitters: one operating at 406 MHz which transmits an alert which can be received by satellites, and one operating at 121.5 MHz which transmits a signal which can be received by overflying aircraft and Search &... - Page 52 EG50 & EP50 The EG50 EPIRB contains a GPS receiver which can determine its own position. This position is then transmitted as part of the distress signal. GPS reception can be affected by several factors, and GPS systems do require a clear view of the sky in order to work effectively, because the receiver needs signals from several satellites to calculate its position.
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Page 53: Technical Specification
Technical Specification 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 406 MHz Transmitter Operating frequency 406.028 MHz + 1 kHz Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase (16K0GID) 121.5 MHz Homer Operating frequency 121.5 MHz +3.5 kHz Power output 50 mW radiated typical Modulation Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) GPS Receiver Centre frequency 1.57542 GHz... -
Page 55: Declarations Of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity 13 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY English Hereby, Simrad Limited (Margate) declares that this EG50 & EP50 EPIRB is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Finnish Simrad Limited (Margate) vakuuttaa täten että EG50 & EP50 EPIRB tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä... - Page 56 EG50 & EP50...
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Page 59: Appendix - Satellite Systems
Satellite Systems 14 APPENDIX – SATELLITE SYSTEMS COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system The COSPAS-SARSAT system provides distress alert and location information to search and rescue authorities anywhere in the world for maritime, aviation and terrestrial users in distress. There are two satellite arrays carrying the COSPAS-SARSAT system. The principal array is LEOSAR (Low Earth Orbit Search and Rescue) which has seven satellites in polar and near-polar orbits. - Page 60 EG50 & EP50 Fig. 14.2 - GEOSAR coverage...
- Page 61 Satellite Systems Global Positioning System (GPS) The GPS system is a satellite array which enables a receiver located anywhere on Earth to determine its position with high accuracy. The array uses 24 satellites (plus spares) orbiting the Earth in six orbital planes, four satellites per plane, as shown below.
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Page 63: North America Epirb Registry Systems
North American EPIRB Registry Systems NORTH AMERICA EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEMS Important information Beacon registration is now available on-line in USA and Canada. This is the preferred method of registration. The URLs for these services are: http://beacons.nss.gc.ca/Logon.asp?lang=e (Canada, in English) http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov (USA) Open the page and follow the instructions on-screen. - Page 64 EG50 & EP50 Registration address: NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4 5200 Auth Road Suitland MD 20746-4304 FAX: 301-568-8649 Helpline: 301-457-5678 or toll-free: 1-888-212-SAVE (7283).
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