MR 109–( ) OPERATION MANUAL
T01008-MRR-0000
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Table of Contents
Revision/Change Record ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents
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1.
FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................. 5
2.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 5
3.
SAFETY INFORMATION and RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................ 6
4.
REGISTRATION OF YOUR PLB .............................................................................................................. 7
5.
COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM.................................................................................................................... 8
5.1.
Cospas-Sarsat system (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org) ........................................................................ 8
5.2.
System Concept (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org) .................................................................................. 8
5.3.
Satellite Configuration (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org) ....................................................................... 10
5.3.1.
LEOSAR Satellite constellation.................................................................................................... 10
5.3.2.
GEOSAR Satellite constellation ................................................................................................... 11
5.4.
LUTs (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org) .................................................................................................. 12
5.4.1.
LEOLUTs...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.4.2.
GEOLUTs (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org)................................................................................... 14
5.5.
MCCs (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org)................................................................................................. 15
5.6.
RCCs and SPOCs (http://www.cospas-sarsat.org)............................................................................. 15
6.
BEACON OVERVIEW and OPERATION ............................................................................................... 16
6.1.
VERY IMPORTANT............................................................................................................................. 16
6.2.
General Description............................................................................................................................. 16
6.3.
PLB Operating Modes ......................................................................................................................... 16
6.4.
Operating Mode Monitoring ................................................................................................................. 17
6.5.
Controls and indicators description and theory of operation ............................................................... 17
6.5.1.
Self test ........................................................................................................................................ 18
6.5.2.
Activation (Emergency Operation) ............................................................................................... 19
6.5.3.
De-Activation (Switching OFF)..................................................................................................... 21
6.5.4.
Beacon Storage............................................................................................................................ 21
6.6.
Beacon Autonomy ...............................................................................................................................22
6.7.
Integral GPS receiver .......................................................................................................................... 22
7.
SPECIFICATION..................................................................................................................................... 23
7.1.
Approvals and Standards .................................................................................................................... 23
7.2.
Battery ................................................................................................................................................. 23
7.3.
Storage temperature range ................................................................................................................. 23
7.4.
Operating temperature range .............................................................................................................. 23
7.5.
Minimum Operating time ..................................................................................................................... 23
7.6.
Transmitter 406 MHz ........................................................................................................................... 23
7.7.
Transmitter 121.5 MHz ........................................................................................................................ 24
7.8.
Transmitter antenna ............................................................................................................................ 24
7.9.
Built In Navigation device .................................................................................................................... 24
7.10.
IR communication Interface ............................................................................................................. 24
7.11.
Software........................................................................................................................................... 24
7.12.
Physical characteristics:................................................................................................................... 25
8.
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA....................................................................................................................... 26
8.1.
Summary of the tests and performance .............................................................................................. 26
9.
FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ......................................................................................... 27
9.1.
What indication is provided by the LED flashing RED after the self test ?.......................................... 27
9.2.
What indication is provided by the LED flashing Green after the self test ? ....................................... 27
9.3.
What indication is provided by the LED flashing Yellow in Active mode ?.......................................... 27
9.4.
What indication is provided by 3 “beeps” of the BUZZER ?............................................................... 27
9.5.
What indication is provided by the LED flashing Green in Active mode ? .......................................... 27
9.6.
When do I need to send back my PLB to the maintenance center ? .................................................. 27
9.7.
How do I know if my PLB is ready for use ?........................................................................................ 27
9.8.
False alarms. ....................................................................................................................................... 27
9.9.
In Case of an Emergency. ................................................................................................................... 28
9.10.
Final Recommendation .................................................................................................................... 28
