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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...
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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...
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 ......................
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.
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:...
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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™...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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) as amended by Commission Directive 2002/75/EC of 2 September 2002, and has been type examined as described in this Declaration. In...
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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.
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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.
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