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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.
Whether the test passes or fails, the white strobe LEDs flash to indicate
how many Long GPS Self Test routines remain available.
If the EPIRB passes Self Test but fails the Long test, it is advisable to
have it serviced. It will still generate an alert in an emergency, but it
may not provide GPS-precise position information; this may delay a
rescue, as the possible search area is much larger.
New beacons have 10 test cycles available. When the EG50 battery is
Note
changed, it is the responsibility of the service agent to ensure that the
Long Test cycle counter is reset, as otherwise this test may not be
available.
WARNING
While the EPIRB is running this test it cannot
generate a distress alert. (Once the test is
complete the EPIRB returns to normal operation
without any operator intervention.) It is therefore
recommended that this test is performed only
under conditions where an emergency is unlikely
to arise.
If necessary, this test may be terminated (without performing the check)
by holding down the TEST button for approximately 5 seconds until
the red LED goes out.
10.2 Mechanical inspection
During these monthly checks you should take the opportunity to inspect
the EPIRB and its mountings visually for deterioration or damage.
Note that the EPIRB is designed to allow water to circulate around the
outer edge of the dome (inside the outer clear plastic edge but outside
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