ACR Electronics RLB-33 2776 Product Support Manual

ACR Electronics RLB-33 2776 Product Support Manual

Emergency position indicating radio beacons (epirbs)

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PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL
RapidFix™406 and Satellite
406™ //
2
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
(EPIRBs)
Model Nos.: RLB-33 (RapidFix™) and RLB-32 (Satellite
406™)
2
Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L

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  • Page 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL RapidFix™406 and Satellite 406™ // Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) Model Nos.: RLB-33 (RapidFix™) and RLB-32 (Satellite 406™) Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L...
  • Page 2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section for further information or call our Technical Services Department. The website address is www.acrelectronics.com. If in the future you lose this manual, you may access and print a replacement on the ACR website. OWNER VESSEL...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 – FOREWORD AND PRODUCT FEATURES ....................1 SECTION 2 – REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS ....................2 Registration Importance ............................ 2 Where to Register ............................... 2 Registration in the United States ........................2 Leisure Vessels in the United States ........................ 2 Commercial Vessels in the United States ......................
  • Page 4: Section 1 - Foreword And Product Features

    We believe in going beyond those specifications to insure our products work when needed in real world conditions. With proper care and maintenance your ACR product will last for years. It is important that you thoroughly read this product support manual to understand the proper care and use of your ACR product.
  • Page 5: Section 2 - Registration Of 406 Mhz Beacons

    Administration (NOAA). The fastest and easiest way to register your beacon with NOAA is to use the online registration database at http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov. If internet is not accessible then the owner should complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics warranty card) and mail with the pre- addressed, postage paid envelope to:...
  • Page 6: Do I Need A Radio Station License

    Do I Need a Radio Station License? The information in this section is provided for informational purposes only. Always check the FCC’s website at http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/index.htm?job=licensing&id=ship_stations or call toll-free 1-888-CALLFCC (225- 5322) for the latest information. You do not need a license to operate a marine VHF radio, radar, or EPIRBs aboard voluntary ships operating domestically.
  • Page 7: Section 3 - False Alarms

    SECTION 3 – FALSE ALARMS Prevention of False Alarms An ACR 406 MHz EPIRB can be activated in an emergency by two different methods. Whether you have a Category I or 2, these methods are the same. When the beacon is out of its bracket and in the water, the unit will start transmitting.
  • Page 8: Visual Inspection

    Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) The ACR HydroFix™ HRU has an expiration date of 2 years from the date of installation or 4 years from the date manufactured, whichever comes first. Upon installing your beacon or new HRU, permanently scratch the new expiration date on the HRU date calendar (as seen below).
  • Page 9: Section 5 - Activation And Deployment

    SECTION 5 – ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT Bracket Configuration Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L...
  • Page 10: Dimension Drawings

    Dimension Drawings Category I Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 4 Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L...
  • Page 11 Category II Dimension Drawing NOT TO SCALE Bracket Sensor Magnet (inside bracket) Figure 5 Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L...
  • Page 12: Configuration Overview

    Configuration Overview Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated. The beacon may also be hand held on the deck of vessels, or floated in water and attached to a raft or life vest with the lanyard provided. Category II beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket.
  • Page 13: Manual Activation Without Deployment

    ON position: OFF position: Notice the Note the Activation Activation Indicator Indicator Plastic Pin Plastic Pin has been broken off. Figure 6 NOTE: Some countries may fine vessel owners for causing false alarms. The permanent breakage of the Activation Indicator Plastic Pin is a positive indication of a manual activation. Manual Activation without Deployment The beacon can be activated while still in its bracket by placing the thumb switch in the ON position.
  • Page 14: External Gps Interface: Rapidfix™ Only

    If the thumb switch is accidentally or inadvertently put in the vertical or test position (not in the OFF or ON position), the beacon would still be turned ON and will drain the battery. It is very unlikely that this would happen, however, if this should occur, the beacon will sound a beep once per second and will alternately flash the red and green LEDs at a rate of one per second until the beacon is turned OFF.
  • Page 15: Section 6 - Care And Maintenance

    Self-Test (see 5.10). If valid GPS position data is not available, the beacon will not clear the previously stored GPS position data. In this case, call ACR Customer Service at +1 (954) 491-3933 for instructions on how to reset the RapidFix™...
  • Page 16: Shore Based Maintenance (Sbm) For Solas Vessels, Imo Msc/Circ. 1039

    The Maritime Safety Committee approved guidelines for shore-based maintenance of satellite beacons, for the purpose of establishing standardized procedures and minimum levels of service for the testing and maintenance of satellite beacons. First Shore Based Maintenance on all ACR EPIRBs is due at the date of the first battery replacement.
  • Page 17: Global Positioning System (Gps)

    The LUT processes the Doppler-shifted signal from the LEOSAR and determines the location of the beacon, then the LUT relays the position of the distress to a Mission Control Center (MCC) where the distress alert and location information is immediately forwarded to an appropriate Rescue Coordination Center (RCC). The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue (SAR) forces.
  • Page 18: Section 8 - Technical Information

    SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION Type Approvals and Standards The RLB-32 and RLB-33 meet the requirements of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 80 and Category I EPIRBs meet the GMDSS requirements: Type Approvals FCC ID: B668L2ACR-RLB-33 (RLB-33) FCC ID: B668L2ACR-RLB-32 (RLB-32) Certificate No.
  • Page 19: Specifications

    Encoding Biphase L Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other coded format including nationality of registration. Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime MMSI.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    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) as amended by Commission Directive 2002/75/EC of 2 September 2002, and has been type examined as described in this Declaration.
  • Page 22 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) as amended by Commission Directive 2002/75/EC of 2 September 2002, and has been type examined as described in this Declaration. In...
  • Page 23 5 years. It is recommended that maintenance be performed at the time when the battery is to be changed. All ACR 406 MHz EPIRBs shall have their first shore-based maintenance performed on the same dates as their battery replacement.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25 多溴联苯 (PBB) 多溴二苯醚 (PBDE) 印刷电路板组件 电池组件 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T11363-2006 标准规定的限量要求以下。 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 标准规定的限量要求。 SJ/T11363-2006 组件包含元器件,焊接材料和连接件 产品标识说明 根据SJ/T11364-2006 的要求,中华人民共和国境内销售的所有ACR 电子信息产品均注明污染控制标识。 ACR 产品使用以下标识。 该标识表示该电子信息产品某一均质材料中有毒、有害物质或元素的含量超出SJ/T11363-2006 规定的限量。 相关物质见表1。 可能由于产品体积或功能等因素而未直接在产品上注明。 但产品仍符合 的要求,且其标识信息已在本文说明。 SJ/T11364-2006 环保使用期限 标识中的数字(即上述图例中的“20”)指电子信息产品环保使用期限 (EFUP) 。 电子信息产 品环保使用期限是指在正常使用的条件下,电子信息产品中含有的有毒、有害物质或元素不会 发生外泄或突变并导致对环境造成严重污染或对人身、财产造成严重损害的期限。 注除根据中华人民共和国法规的强制性规定在此作出明示声明的以外, ACR Electronics Inc. 对电子信息产品环保使用期限不作任何形式的陈述或保证(无论是明示或默示),并且不对电子信息产品环保使用期限 的任何陈述或保证(无论是明示或默示)承担任何责任。 Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. L...

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