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- Page 1 OWNER_____________________________ VESSEL_____________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN_____________________...
- Page 2 If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc., Telephone +1 (954) 983- 3333. Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss. If you have a question that is not covered in the...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
FOREWORD Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR Memory capsule. The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come. The test facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment. -
Page 4: Section 1 - Registration Of 406 Mhz Memory Capsules
SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ MEMORY CAPSULES Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you register it with the EPIRB national authority of your country: It is the law. Please note that all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years by the owner. -
Page 5: What Country Should I Register In
Faxing a registration is also acceptable. Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form. NOTE: Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics warranty card. If online or fax registration is not available, mail the registration form with the pre-addressed, postage paid... -
Page 6: Change Of Ownership Or Contact Information
Change of Ownership or Contact Information It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information on the registration form. If the current owner is transferring the memory capsule to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the National Authority by letter, fax or telephone, of the name and address of the new owner. - Page 7 SeaShelter2™ Bracket Memory Capsule Antenna Warning Plate (not shown) Data Transfer Junction Box Memory Capsule Ejector Spring Data Transfer Cable Hydrostatic Release Unit Cutter Mechanism (Cable Slot) Cutter Mechanism (Activation Trigger) Strobe Light Water Sensor Deactivation Magnet Cat 5 Cable (Located behind Electronic bracket shield)
- Page 8 Data Transfer Junction Box RJ-45 Waterproof Connection PoE Cat 5 Ethernet cable from S-VDR Main Unit Side and Back view of Float Free Memory Capsule Figure 2 Y1-03-0199 Rev. C...
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Page 9: Section 3 - False Alarms
SECTION 3 - FALSE ALARMS Prevention of False Alarms Your memory capsule can be activated by two different methods. When the memory capsule is out of its bracket and in the water, the unit is transmitting. When the switch is moved to the ON position, in or out of the bracket, the unit is transmitting. There are a few precautions that should be taken to prevent false alarms. - Page 10 The memory capsule should be mounted securely to a vertical or horizontal flat surface where there are no overhead obstructions. The use of #10 stainless steel hardware is recommended. There is no need to open the Sea Shelter or remove the S- VDR during mounting.
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Page 11: Assembling Your Float Free Memory Capsule
Assembling your Float Free Memory Capsule (To remove all components, reverse these directions at step 5). NOTE: HRU and cutter assembly replacement can be performed more easily by removing the Sea Shelter from the bulkhead first. This can be done by removing the screws holding the mounting brackets to the bulkhead. HRU and warning plate installation A) Push the release spring back against the bracket aligning the holes on the spring with the holes in the... - Page 12 Cutter Mechanism Installation Cutter Mechanism Installation (Figure 6) Flex Cable Slot Release Pin Release Arm A) Insert the flex cable cutter mechanism into place. B) Position the cutter with the release arm extending across the ejector spring and the slot for the flex cable positioned at the top.
- Page 13 ZIF Connection and Data Transfer Cable Installation Data is stored in the memory capsule using the data transfer cable which connects to the junction box on the bracket, runs thru the cutter mechanism and attaches to the left side of the memory capsule. This cable is connected to both the junction box and the memory capsule using ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) connectors.
- Page 14 Align the side window cap holes with the memory capsule or bracket and using a phillips head screwdriver, fasten the window cap in place with the provided screws. Window Cap Installation Figure 8 4.2.5 Data Transfer Cable Alignment Data Transfer Cable Alignment Figure 9 The data transfer cable connects the memory capsule to the bracket which in turn connects to the PoE and S-VDR.
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Page 15: Visual Inspection
Data Transfer Cable in Cutter Figure 10 The installation step is placing the data transfer cable inside the cutter mechanism. Remove the top screw from the flex cable slot and open the white door (see Figure 10). Slide the data transfer cable along the side of the cutter mechanism and into the slot as shown above. -
Page 16: Section 5 - Operation
Cutter Mechanism Memory Capsule Expiration Date Labels Figure 11 SECTION 5 - OPERATION General The memory capsule is designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The memory capsule is designed to operate best while floating in water. Hand held operation should be avoided when possible. Do not operate inside a life raft or under any similar cover or canopy. -
Page 17: Manual Deployment And Activation
Manual Deployment and Activation The memory capsule can be manually activated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it towards the antenna and pushing back down to the opposite side of the memory capsule. Activating the memory capsule in this manner breaks off the ―Activation Indicator Plastic Pin‖... -
Page 18: Internal Gps Test
The memory capsule can be tested in or out of the release bracket. The sequence of tests is: 1. Check Data Integrity ........Beep and lights up red LED if passed ................Stop if failed 2. Check 406 MHz Synthesizer ......Beep and lights up red LED if passed ................ -
Page 19: Section 6 - Care And Maintenance
SECTION 6 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE At least every ninety days, the mounting bracket and float free memory capsule should be inspected for deterioration and/or buildup that may affect the function of the memory capsule or automatic release. Also carefully inspect the memory capsule case for any visible cracks. Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the memory capsule or otherwise cause a malfunction. -
Page 20: Section 7 - The Search And Rescue System
SECTION 7 - THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM General Overview Memory capsule's provides distress alerting via radio transmission on 406 MHz to satellites of the Cospas-Sarsat network. ACR's Float Free 406 Memory Capsule can also transmit a distress alert to the GEOSAR network that includes GPS latitude and longitude coordinates that are inputted through an I/R Interface that connects to the data output of a GPS Receiver. - Page 21 Figure 13- Satellite coverage Figure 14- GEOSAR satellite orbits Figure 15- GPS satellite orbits Y1-03-0199 Rev. C...
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Page 22: Section 8 - Authorizations
SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS Approvals The memory capsule meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80; and GMDSS. Applicable Documents: RTCM Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs Cospas-Sarsat Document C/S T.001 Oct. 04, C/S T.007, Oct. 04 Part 80.1101(C) (s): EPIRB Part 80, subpart W: GMDSS For complete type approval information, please refer to our website at www.acrelectronics.com. -
Page 23: Accessories
Antenna Frequency 406 & 121.500 MHz Polarization Vertical VSWR Less than 1.5/1 GPS Antenna 12 Channel Parallel Receiver Xenon Strobe Light Color White Output Power 0.75 effective candela Flash Rate 20—30 per minute General/Environmental Battery Life Operating 48 hours minimum Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency Operating Temperature Range... -
Page 24: Section 9- Warranty
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. - Page 25 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics, Inc. hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on Marine Equipment (MED) as amended by Commission Directive 2002/75/EC of 2 September 2002, and has been type examined as described in this Declaration. In...
- Page 26 1 Rose Cottages, Pitmore Lane, Sway, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 6BX UK Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc. Signed: ____________________________________________________ Name: Kerry Greer Date: September 23, 2008 Title: VP Engineering ACR Electronics, Inc. is registered by UL to ISO 9001:2000 Y1-03-0199 Rev. C...