Agilent Technologies DRP024V060W1BA Uživatelský manuál

SMARTFIND E5 and G5 EPIRB User Manual

10 5 EPIRB OPERATING PROCEDURE Vessel Sinking If abandoning ship and there is time to fetch the EPIRB, release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket

11 Turning the EPIRB off Should the EPIRB be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the EPIRB can be turned OFF by sliding the activatio

12 6 GETTING THE BEST FROM THE EPIRB The EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea. But it can also be used in other situations.

13 Stowing the EPIRB Manual bracket Hold the bracket collar open and drop the EPIRB into the bracket. The slots in the EPIRB fit over the locating l

14 Re-fitting into enclosure 1. Place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure with the TEST button in view. 2. Engage base of EPIRB into the recess

15 7 FALSE ALERTS If the EPIRB has been accidentally activated, or if rescue is affected before arrival of the rescue services: i Switch off the EPI

16 8 INSTALLATION Bulkhead bracket When selecting a suitable mounting position consider: i Ease of access in an emergency. i Position at least 1

17 Category 1 automatic release installation The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead. Alternately, it may be mounted hori

18 Category 1 enclosure installation outline Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry (Category 1 enclosure) The HRU

19 Marking vessel name The vessel name should be marked on the EPIRB body and on the Category 1 enclosure if fitted. Alpha-numeric stickers are provi

20 9 SELF TEST The EPIRB has a built-in self test capability that will confirm whether the battery is healthy, both distress transmitters are f

21 Take the EPIRB outside under an unobstructed sky. Press and hold the TEST button until the red LED lights, then release. Wait for the standard sel

22 Inadvertent operation The anti tamper switch cover must be replaced by a service agent and the remaining battery life checked (see below). Batter

23 Category 1 enclosure HRU replacement The HRU has a mandatory 2 year service replacement interval. WARNING: Failure to replace the HRU after 2 y

24 Transportation Passenger Aircraft This product contains small lithium metal batteries. The EPIRB can normally be taken on board a passenger aircr

25 11 SPECIFICATION 406 MHz Transmitter Operating frequency 406.040 MHz + 1 kHz Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase (16K0GID) 121.5 MHz Hom

26 IMPORTANT Orolia Ltd warranty registration Congratulations on purchasing your beacon. As standard your unit has a one year (12 months) warranty fr

27 13 END OF LIFE STATEMENT At the end of the EPIRB’s useful life, it is vital that the battery be disconnected from the main unit to prevent false

28 14 ANNEX 1. REGISTRATION INFORMATION Registration of 406MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB Registration Section of the national authority is mand

29 Finland Point of contact: The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority Tel: +358 9 69661 Fax: +358 9 6966410 Web: www.ficora.fi France Point

Safety notices CAUTION: The EPIRB is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life.

30 Switzerland Point of contact: Federal Office of Communications Tel: +41 32 3275511 Fax: +41 32 3275555 Email: n/a Online registration: n/a UK Poi

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32 Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)23 9262 3900 F

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Contents 1 OVERVIEW ... 5 2 DESCRIPTION ...

5 1 OVERVIEW This Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is intended for carriage on SOLAS and non-SOLAS vessels. When carrying an EPIRB

6 2 DESCRIPTION An EPIRB is intended to be a one-shot device. Once activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at least 48 hours. The EPIRB will

7 3 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Manual actvation (switch) The EPIRB is manually activated break off the anti-tamper tab to gain access to the manual acti

8 4 EPIRB STOWAGE Bulkhead bracket (category 2) The bulkhead bracket has two parts. Releasing EPIRB from the bulkhead bracke

9 Float-free enclosure (category1) The float-free version EPIRB has a plastic enclosure. It contains a spring-loaded lever which automatically pushes