User manual ACR ELECTRONICS ENGLISH

[. . . ] 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www. acrelectronics. com Email: PLBInfo@acrelectronics. com A Chelton Group company * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Advice to owners of Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) Registration of 406 MHz satellite PLB with the PLB Registration Section of the national authority* is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system. The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes and will greatly assist in any beacon alarm incident. Fill in the owner registration form immediately upon completion of the sales transaction. If the beacon is to enter service immediately, complete the Registration Form and fax the information to the national authority. [. . . ] The addition of the GEOSAR Satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event. This satellite system has no Doppler capabilities at 406 MHz but will relay the distress alert to any of the LUT stations. B KNOWN COMPATIBLE GPS RECEIVERS (for the GyPSITM PLB Model only) Manufacturer B&G B&G B&G B&G Data Marine Data Marine Data Marine Data Marine Data Marine Furuno Furuno Furuno Furuno Furuno Furuno Furuno Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Model Network LCD Plotter / DGPS Network LCD Plotter / GPS Network GPS and DGPS Network GPS Chartlink D7000 XT Chartlink D7000 XTC Chartlink II D8000 Link D3500 Link D3500 LD GP1810F GP1810 GP1610C GP1600F GP1600 GP30 GP35 Etrex 10 12 20 25 30 31 35 36 38 40 45 48 50 75 Notes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Y2K and EOW Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 Y1-03-0169 Rev. B Manufacturer Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Garmin Lowrance Lowrance Lowrance Model 85 89 90 92 95 120 126 128 130 135 175 180 185 190 195 210 GPSMAP 215 220 GPSMAP 225 GPSMAP 230 GPSMAP 235 SOUNDER 120XL 12XL 45XL 55AVD 95XL GPS II GPS II+ GPS III GlobalMap 12 GlobalMap 1600 GlobalMap Sport Notes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Some older versions of software may not output GGA, contact Manufacturer * Y2K and EOW Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Lowrance LMS-160 Yes 7 Y1-03-0169 Rev. B Manufacturer Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan Magellan NorthStar NorthStar NorthStar Raytheon Raytheon Raytheon Raytheon Model GPS 2000 XL GPS 3000 GPS 3000 XL GPS 4000 GPS 4000XL Meridian XL Trailblazer Trailblazer XL White Meridian 941X 951X 961X Autohelm ST50 Plus GPS GPS-11 HSB Chart Plotter NavCenter 600 Notes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Y2K and EOW Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Unit will display wrong time and date after Y2K. Send unit to manufacturer for upgrade Unit will display wrong time and date after Y2K. Send unit to manufacturer for upgrade Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Raytheon Raychart 620 * Raytheon Raytheon Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex RC-520 RL-70RC DGPS-11 GPS-1 GPS-10 GPS-10A GPS-4A GPS-5 GPS-6 GPS-7 GPS-77P GPS-8 GPS-88P * * * * * * * * * * * * * 8 Y1-03-0169 Rev. B Manufacturer Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Si-Tex Trimble Trimble Model GPS-9 GPS-99P GPS-9D HG-7 SBR-90 SBR-91 4000DSi 4000RSi Notes * * * * * * * * Y2K and EOW Compliant Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Firmware must be upgraded to V7. 19 to comply Users of Firmware V7. 15 V7. 18 must upgrade to V7. 19. Users of V7. 29 are fully compliant Yes Yes N/A - No Date Output Yes Version 2. 09 is compliant. Earlier versions are not being tested Yes Yes Yes Yes for versions 1. 10 and later Yes Trimble Trimble Trimble Trimble Trimble 7400MSi MS750 Navgraphic XL NavMariner DGPS NavTrac GPS * * * * * Trimble Trimble Trimble Trimble Trimble NT200 NT200D NT300D DSM NT100 * * * * * GPS units compatible with ACR Beacons based on vendor information (*) indicates that unit complies with ACR requirements KNOWN COMPATIBLE GPS RECEIVERS FIGURE 4 9 Y1-03-0169 Rev. B SECTION 2 - OPERATION 2. 1 2. 1. 1 2. 1. 2 2. 1. 3 2. 1. 4 2. 1. 5 2. 1. 6 GENERAL The 406 PLB and GyPSITM 406 PLB Beacon Models are designed to be manually deployed and activated. The GyPSITM 406 PLB Beacon can accept NMEA 0183 GPS Data (format GGA 1. 5 and above) through it's I/R interface. Data is updated every 20 minutes once an initial position is acquired. The GyPSITM 406 PLB is also designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing and confirmation of GPS connection and downloaded coordinates. The GyPSITM 406 PLB checks for a valid GPS interface connector approximately every 2 seconds if no current valid data exists. The GyPSITM 406 PLB can be forced to update its GPS data by initiating the self test function. The GyPSITM 406 PLB will hold the last GPS coordinates in memory until unit is activated. 406 PLB AND GyPSITM 406 PLB OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Activation Unfold Antenna from around unit and move Antenna to a vertical position (See Figure 6) Lift Switch to "ON" position by lifting up and sliding to the right then down to "ON" to activate the PLB. "ON" position indicated by " " on the face of the switch. Your PLB comes with a Breakaway tab on the "ON" Position to keep from accidental turn-on. Unit will beep and the RED LED will begin to flash once approximately every 20 seconds. 2. 2. 2 Deactivation The PLB can be deactivated by turning the switch to "OFF" position. [. . . ] Data from the GPS unit is transmitted via infrared light to the beacon through the translucent beacon top cap or lens when the ACR optical interface plug is properly engaged. ACR uses an optical interface design to eliminate the potential for leaks and corrosion common to mechanically interfacing devices. Lift the switch to the test position, making sure not to break the tab. If the beacon has acquired GPS data there will be a beep and LED flash within 4 seconds after the self-test has completed. [. . . ]