Automatic identification system - workboat (43 pages)
Summary of Contents for ACR Electronics PATHFINDER 3
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CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics‟ product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety. If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.,...
SECTION 1 - HOW THE PATHFINDER™ WORKS The PathFinder™ helps search and rescue services to quickly locate a life raft in the event of a rescue at sea. The SART can either be stowed in a life raft, or mounted next to emergency exits and then carried to the life raft in an emergency.
To achieve the maximum useful range, the SART must be mounted at least 3.3 feet (1 meter) above sea level. Increasing the height of the SART antenna will increase the range. For example, lashing the SART to the top of a pole or an oar in the survival craft will increase the height and thus the range.
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Controls and indicators Antenna Pull Tab Lock Activation Switch Ring Pull Tab Control and Battery Housing Hanging Lanyard Lanyard Spool Telescopic Pole Rotate bottom cap to release lanyard and telescopic pole Figure 2 Y1-03-0170G...
Vessel name The SART label has a space where the vessel name is marked (see Figure 3). This can be done as follows. With an indelible pen, write the vessel name directly onto the SART. Note, however, that some indelible inks will fade when exposed to strong sunlight, so a ultra-violet (UV) resistant pen is recommended.
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CAUTION: Keep this SART at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from all magnetic sources, stereo speakers and compass installations. Installation The SART mounting bracket should be bolted to a bulkhead using four (4) suitable M6 (1/4") bolts. Mounting hardware for the bracket is not included. Hardware required depends on the bulkhead material and its thickness.
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NOT TO SCALE Figure 4: Installing the SART Y1-03-0170G...
SECTION 4 - OPERATION Sequence of Operations The SART has primary and secondary indicating systems: The primary system is the indicator lights and the secondary system is the buzzer. When the switch is set to ON, the SART immediately enters the Test Mode. Here both the red light and the buzzer are tested.
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When activated the SART has three modes of operation: Receive - waiting for a valid interrogation by a radar signal. Reply - replying to a valid interrogation by a valid radar signal. Test - self-test sequence that checks both indicator lights and the buzzer. WARNING: The SART must only be activated in situations of grave and imminent danger.
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Pole Mounted SART 1. The PathFinder™ is supplied with a telescopic pole to raise the SART one meter above sea level (see figure 6). 2. To operate, simply turn the bottom cap of the SART to release the pole. 3. Pull the pole downward and extend it to its maximum length. 4.
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Hanging SART 1. If no pole is available, or if you prefer, you can suspend the SART from the canopy support using the additional lanyard loop provided (see Figure 7). 2. Loop the lanyard through the support strap in the life raft and secure firmly.
SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE This chart is a summary of the procedures described below. Time interval Maintenance to do Every two months Visual inspection Battery expiry date check Pole operation check Lanyard check Safety lock check Confidence check Every year Functional test Every-two-months inspection The SART is a safety device;...
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Functional Test Perform this test at least once a year. Get someone to watch the radar screen, while you take the SART to the ship‟s bow or other location, at least 150m minimum from the radar antenna to the SART. Hold the switch in its TEST position for no more than 10 seconds.
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. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645.
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics hereby declares that the following product is in conformity with Council Directive 96/98/EC of 20 December 1996 on Marine Equipment (MED) last amended by Commission Directive 2008/67/EC of 30 June 2008, and has been type examined as described in this Declaration. In accordance with the...
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Note Except as expressly stated herein and as required under mandatory provisions of regulations of the People’s Republic of China, ACR Electronics Inc. makes no representation or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to the EFUP and expressly disclaims any representations or warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to the EFUP.