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- Page 1 SEARCH AND RESCUE TRANSPONDER U S E R M A N U A L...
- Page 2 ACR Electronics, Inc. For permission requests or inquiries, please contact service@acrartex.com ACR Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to change or update the contents of this manual without prior notice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, ACR Electronics, Inc.
- Page 3 Use the lanyard to attach the Pathfinder Pro SART to the roof of the liferaft. NOTE: Thread the lanyard through the lanyard attachment point before tying to the liferaft canopy in order to maintain an upright position.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PATHFINDER PRO USER MANUAL CONTENTS GENERAL Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy Warnings Pathfinder Pro SART Contents PATHFINDER PRO SART OVERVIEW INSTALLATION Bracket Installation Battery Installation OPERATION Activation Optical indications on activation Deployment Deactivation TESTING Function Test BATTERIES Battery Replacement APPENDIX... -
Page 5: General
CFR 47 part 2.1093: Portable Devices. 1.2 Warnings Always operate the Pathfinder Pro SART with any part of the device at least 6cm (2.4in) away from your body The Pathfinder Pro SART is designed for use in emergency only. Only operate it in situations of grave and imminent danger. -
Page 6: Pathfinder Pro Sart Overview
PATHFINDER PRO USER MANUAL PATHFINDER PRO SART OVERVIEW 1. Lanyard Attachment Point 2. Test Switch 3. Activation Switch 4. Clear Protective Cover 5. Indicator LED 6. Interlock Switch 7. Attachment Point for Optional Pole 8. Battery Module with Expiry Date 912S-02017 v02.00... -
Page 7: Installation
PATHFINDER PRO USER MANUAL INSTALLATION 3.1 Bracket Installation The Pathfinder Pro SART is supplied with a quick release mounting bracket. This bracket should be mounted on a suitable wall or bulkhead in a position where it can easily be retrieved in an emergency. -
Page 8: Battery Installation
Pathfinder Pro body, torque not exceeding 0.5Nm. OPERATION Ensure the Pathfinder Pro SART is fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. A SART is not intended as a primary distress alerting device. At least one of the following should also be carried on-board your vessel to alert the authorities to your situation: an EPIRB;... -
Page 9: Optical Indications On Activation
Remove the rubber lanyard cover from the back of the Pathfinder Pro SART to reveal the lanyard stowed underneath. Use this lanyard to attach the Pathfinder Pro SART directly to the liferaft canopy or tie the lanyard around the inflatable tube supporting the canopy. -
Page 10: Deactivation
This test should be carried out once per year. It is recommended that the Pathfinder Pro SART is tested once a year in conjunction with an X-band radar on a nearby vessel if possible. A full test should always be carried out as part of the annual service, with short inspections every two months. -
Page 11: Batteries
PATHFINDER PRO USER MANUAL BATTERIES The Pathfinder Pro SART uses a Lithium Iron Disulfide battery pack to power the device. These batteries have a five year storage life before any significant reduction in capacity. Each battery is marked with an expiry date, which is located at the base of the unit. -
Page 12: Battery Replacement
Shore Based Maintenance that prevent this. Remove the Pathfinder Pro SART from its mounting bracket and turn it over. The battery pack is retained by a single hex head screw. Undo the screw using the 3mm hex key provided. -
Page 13: Appendix
Make sure the optional telescopic pole (if provided) is still present and is free to extend. Check for correct SART operation using the Test Mode (section 5). If the Pathfinder Pro SART appears to fail testing, contact a service representative at ACR Electronics. -
Page 14: Transportation
PATHFINDER PRO USER MANUAL 7.4 Transportation The (LB3S) SART battery module has been tested in accordance with subsection 38.3 of part III of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. Summary test reports are available from ACR Electronics on request. -
Page 15: Approvals
The Pathfinder Pro SART is approved under the UK Marine Equipment Regulations, MSN 1874 as amended. The Pathfinder Pro SART complies with the GMDSS provisions of part 80 of the FCC rules. 7.8 Limited Warranty Your Pathfinder Pro SART is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase. - Page 16 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 United States of America support@acrartex.com www.ACRARTEX.com...
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