ACR Electronics ARTEX GLOBALFIX V4, Product Support Manual

Page 1: ...7 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale FL 33312 6645 Tel 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www ACRARTEX com OWNER___________________________________________ VESSEL___________________________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN___________________________________ MMSI______________________________________________ EPIRB UIN__________________________________________ ...

Page 2: ...2 P a g e EMERGENCY USE LEGEND Green LED Flash Red LED Flash Strobe Flash IN CASE OF EMERGENCY ...

Page 3: ...ding Applicable Products This manual supports all configurations of the GlobalFix V4 beacons In addition to the part numbers listed on the cover page other configurations of these products are available thus you may have purchased a product configuration with a somewhat different part number As long as the first four digits are the same as one of the two part numbers on the cover this manual is ap...

Page 4: ...d Rescue SAR and proper registration allows Search and Rescue SAR forces to know who you are the name and type of your vessel your homeport and who to contact in an emergency Registration also helps to quickly resolve false alarms YOUR RESCUE MAY BE DELAYED IF YOUR BEACON IS NOT PROPERLY REGISTERED It is important to make sure that registration details are kept up to date and that the authority is...

Page 5: ...ce life replacement battery part number 1104 8 Lanyard Spool For securing EPIRB when activated to prevent it from floating away 9 Locking Key Alignment Prevents mounting beacon from being installed backwards in the category I or II brackets 10 Category 1 Bracket Included with P N 2830 Automatic or Manual Deployment 11 Category 2 Bracket Included with P N 2831 Manual Deployment Only 11 ...

Page 6: ...beacon is released from the bracket allowing it to float to the surface Continuity is then created across the water activation contacts and the beacon is activated Category II Beacons Category II beacons are designed to be manually deployed from the bracket and then activated manually or placed in the water to activate automatically Two conditions must be met for a Category II beacon to automatica...

Page 7: ... or II beacon can also be manually activated while still in its bracket by pressing the activation button as described above For proper beacon operation when activated in the bracket ensure that the beacon has a clear view to the sky Turning Off the Beacon If your beacon was manually activated and you wish to deactivate push the activation button for 3 seconds or until the LEDs stop flashing If yo...

Page 8: ...his position DO take the EPIRB with you if abandoning ship whether it is a CAT I or II DO tether the beacon using the lanyard to the life raft and let the beacon float DO manually activate the beacon if it has not been automatically activated DO leave EPIRB activated until rescued On a routine basis aboard ship DO NOT hold or carry the beacon by its antenna DO NOT mount the beacon in its bracket c...

Page 9: ...start transmitting 2 When the activation button is pushed in or out of the bracket the unit will start transmitting After the beacon is inadvertently activated for longer than 50 seconds a live burst is transmitted A self test performed subsequent to the live burst transmission will fail due to the battery witness being violated see section on Maintaining the Beacon for the audio visual feedback p...

Page 10: ...s must be mounted free from obstruction to allow the beacon to automatically float free from the vessel The Category I bracket can be mounted on a vertical surface with the beacon antenna pointing skyward or on a horizontal surface with the beacon facing up Avoid mounting locations that subject the bracket to breaking waves Avoid structures such as dodgers or cabin tops that could trap the beacon ...

Page 11: ...event the inadvertent loss of the top cover Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket For normal use situations four of the five holes can be used to mount the bracket It is therefore not necessary to remove the HydroFix HRU to mount the bracket using all five holes For extreme use situations remove the HydroFix HRU and deploy the ejector spring for access to the fifth mounting hole Ho...

Page 12: ... mounting template The use of 8 pan head stainless steel fasteners and 10 3 8 0 95 cm washers is recommended Be sure to confirm that fasteners will not contact any wires or plumbing before drilling pilot holes NOTE FASTENERS AND WASHERS NOT INCLUDED Step 3 Install The Beacon To install the beacon in the Category I or Category II bracket insert the top cap first at a slight angle and then press the...

Page 13: ... replaced The battery must also be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the self test NOTE Certain vessels are subject to Shore Based Maintenance In these instances the battery must be replaced by a certified Shore Based Maintenance facility WARNING Battery contains lithium To avoid possible fire explosion leakage or burn hazard do not open recharge disassemble or heat ...

Page 14: ...stallation of the HydroFix HRU to prevent injury Depress the top of the ejection spring This will relieve pressure on the HydroFix HRU and allow it to be rotated counterclockwise to the 5 o clock position as shown in the right hand picture above The HydroFix HRU is now free to be removed Slowly relieve pressure from the ejection spring and allow it to deploy WARNING Discard the expired HydroFix HR...

Page 15: ...o not force the lid closed If the lid does not close easily check to see that the beacon is properly installed in the bracket and the HydroFix HRU is properly seated 4 Self Testing the beacon The beacon may be self tested as is warranted once a month or up to a recommended maximum of 120 times in the 10 year life of the battery The self test can be performed inside or outside a building or vessel ...

Page 16: ...hat the beacon is searching for a good GPS fix Upon completion of the test a 406 MHz Self test message with the GPS position will be transmitted and then a long green LED and beep will indicate that the extended GPS test was successful If the beacon is unsuccessful in acquiring a good GPS fix a 406 MHz Self test message with default position data will be transmitted and there will be a long red LE...

Page 17: ...artment s name o Police department s phone number o Police case number If someone attempts to register an EPIRB that has been reported as stolen NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate police department Visit http www cospas sarsat int for more detailed information APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL Beacon size without antenna 8 13 in H x 4 28 in W 206 mm...

Page 18: ...nting bracket P N 2833 HydroFix universal hydrostatic release HRU kit P N 9490 1 Approvals FCC COSPAS SARSAT USCG MED EC Type Examination Module B Meets GMDSS RTCM IEC and IMO standards NOTE For complete information regarding beacon type approvals or declarations of conformity please visit ACR s website at www acrartex com APPENDIX B BEACON USAGE LIMITATIONS OPERATIONAL SCENARIOS ...

Page 19: ... NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages To place the warranty in effect register online at www acrartex com or return the attached card within 10 days Notices ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a ...

Page 20: ...irements for Passenger ships 12 passengers and Cargo ships 300GT engaged in international voyages or The expiration date on the battery label The Satellite EPIRBs affected by the above mentioned text and manufactured by ACR Electronics Inc are ACR Satellite2 406 RLB 32 Cat I Cat II ACR RapidFix 406 RLB 33 Cat I Cat II ACR GlobalFix RLB 35 Cat I Cat II ACR Float Free 406 Memory Capsule RLB 35MC Cat...