jotron FB-40, User Manual

Page 1: ...Tron 40VDR Capsule FB 40 and FBH 40 Float free brackets User manual...

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Page 3: ...IBRD International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database IEC International Electrotechnical Commission IMO International Maritime Organization ITU International Telecommunication Union LED Light Emitti...

Page 4: ...ion 16 5 3 3 False alerts transmitted by EPIRB 17 6 Functional description 18 6 1 Tron 40VDR components 18 6 2 Main module 19 6 3 Antenna 19 6 4 Battery module 19 6 5 FB 40 float free bracket 19 7 Ins...

Page 5: ...formation 41 12 1 Handling and storage 41 12 1 1 Transportation 41 13 Technical specifications 42 13 1 Product specification 42 13 2 COSPAS SARSAT transmitter 42 13 3 Navigation device 42 13 4 Homing...

Page 6: ...n 40VDR w storage module 13 Figure 2 FB 40 float free bracket 13 Figure 3 Illustration signal detection 15 Figure 4 Illustration Tron 40VDR components 18 Figure 5 Illustration automatic operation of a...

Page 7: ...les Table 1 EPIRB control functions 14 Table 2 Satellites LEOSAR GEOSAR 16 Table 3 Tron 40VDR components 19 Table 4 Tron 40VDR maintenance requirements 30 Table 5 Tron 40VDR self test error codes flas...

Page 8: ...ntained within this manual has been verified and is to Jotron s knowledge correct Jotron reserves the right to make changes to any product s module s described herein to improve design function or rel...

Page 9: ...hods of testing and required test results IEC 60945 Ed 4 0 including IEC 608945 Corrigendum 1 Corrigendum 1 Maritime navigation and radiocommunication equipment and systems General requirements Method...

Page 10: ...lite EPIRBs within 5 years or by the date of battery expiry whichever is first As it applies to maintenance servicing and tested for vessel that requires GMDSS compliant equipment SOLAS Chapter IV reg...

Page 11: ...jotron com Page 11 of 48 IMO MSC 1 Circ 1222 Regarding an additional yearly testing requirement for the Tron 40VDR float free capsule IMO COMSAR Circ 32 latest revision Correct installation and stora...

Page 12: ...r There are two float free mounting brackets available for use with the Tron 40VDR either the FB 40 or the FBH 40 which including heating Both brackets are specially designed with an internal safety s...

Page 13: ...Doc No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 13 of 48 5 1 Product images Figure 1 Tron 40VDR w storage module Figure 2 FB 40 float free bracket...

Page 14: ...oiska Avariynich Sudov which means Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress The Cospas Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellite...

Page 15: ...to the dealer upon purchase or when the Tron 40VDR was obtained is correct It is also important that the EPIRB is registered in the database for each country This database is normally located in the...

Page 16: ...on Control Centre MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in the shipping register and or EPIRB register ship owner family member etc before alerting the Rescue Coordination Centr...

Page 17: ...rmation and telephone number must be accurate as it is what will be used to validate an alert The United States Coast Guard USCG will only launch an immediate rescue if the beacon registration and app...

Page 18: ...To report a false alarm outside of the US contact the national authority where the beacon is registered 6 Functional description 6 1 Tron 40VDR components An overview of the components Figure 4 Illus...

Page 19: ...e battery module supplies the EPIRB with power to keep the EPIRB transmitters active for 168 hours when activated and for test sequences The battery module is integrated within the product Two water d...

Page 20: ...ect water spray chemicals oil exhaust and vibrations 7 1 1 Mounting the FB 40 float free bracket Refer to the Tron 40VDR FF Capsule Installation manual for steps regarding how to complete the mounting...

Page 21: ...is not mounted correctly on a flat surface If there is a gap between the docking module and the storage module then communication between the two will either be intermittent or non existent 4 Place th...

Page 22: ...Doc No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 22 of 48 5 While fitting the black plug into place gently press the cover 6 Using the cotter pin secure the cover...

Page 23: ...to be operated either manually or automatically The EPIRB will automatically start to transmit when immersed into water The Tron 40VDR has an internal safety switch which prevents inadvertent activat...

Page 24: ...on Keep the EPIRB in an open area and away from metal objects to ensure best performance this includes ship construction Do not tie the lanyard to a ship during an emergency this prevents the EPIRB fr...

Page 25: ...Doc No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 25 of 48 3 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket 4 Pull the safety ring...

Page 26: ...26 of 48 5 Push and move the main switch to the ON position The LED indicator located at the top of the antenna will start to flash This indicates that the EPIRB is transmitting 6 Tie the EPIRB lanyar...

Page 27: ...et the EPIRB will automatically be released 2 The EPIRB will then float to the surface and start transmitting 3 Transmission is indicated by the flashing LED and will continue until the EPIRB is lifte...

Page 28: ...40 float free bracket 8 3 Wrist strap In an emergency the EPIRB can be carried using a Jotron wrist strap Use the strap when it is necessary to have both arms free To use the wrist strap do the follo...

Page 29: ...be inspected The EPIRB should be self tested in the bracket Perform inspection and testing following with steps outlined in this manual Every 4th month perform an extended self test GPS test instead o...

Page 30: ...e Table 4 Tron 40VDR maintenance requirements 9 1 Inspection The lifetime of any equipment depends on how well you take care of it Inspect both the Tron 40VDR and the FB 40 float free bracket for defe...

Page 31: ...e Tron 40VDR must meet these additional requirements To complete the additional requirements do the following 1 Remove and clean the old grease from both the docking module and the storage module 2 Ap...

Page 32: ...nction of the grease is to prevent ingress of water between the docking module and the storage module this ensures good data transmission If the layer of grease is too thick it may have a negative eff...

Page 33: ...on of the EPIRB While transmitting the test signal the battery voltage and status output power and phase lock are tested When testing the 406MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted this test mes...

Page 34: ...r codes flashes If the self test detects an error in the EPIRB module one or more of the following will occur Number of Flashes Error codes 2 Low power on 406MHz transmitter 3 Low battery voltage 4 Lo...

Page 35: ...t on 406 037 MHz An EPIRB tester can be used to verify the GPS position during a self test Limit this test to a maximum of once a month as this testing reduces the lifetime of the EPIRB battery The Tr...

Page 36: ...flashes or beeps 9 2 2 1 Error codes beeps If the GPS test detects an error one of the following will occur Number of Beeps Error codes 5 Did not acquire GPS positioning 10 Number of GPS test above l...

Page 37: ...Doc No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 37 of 48 2 Remove the cover 3 Remove the EPIRB from the bracket...

Page 38: ...8 of 48 4 Press down and hold in place the spring loaded catapult then remove the HRU by sliding it out of the locking slot 5 While holding the catapult down slide the new HRU into the locking slot 6...

Page 39: ...f 48 7 Verify no gaping between the bracket and cover 8 Close and secure the top cover using the cotter pin Ensure that the top cover is locked into place at the bottom and that the top end is fixed a...

Page 40: ...No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 40 of 48 11 Test and maintenance records Below is an overview of all test and control details Date B N T Signature Inspector name B New battery N New EPIRB installed T T...

Page 41: ...batteries must ensure the batteries are isolated from combustibles A short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the battery A prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose ene...

Page 42: ...F to 131 F Temperature storage 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Operating life Minimum 168 hours at 20 C Lanyard length 5 meters Lanyard strength 25kg 13 2 COSPAS SARSAT transmitter Frequency 406 037MHz 2p...

Page 43: ...lass reinforced ASA acrylonitrile styrene acrylate Dimensions H W D 553mm x 215mm x 236mm Weight 2900grams Release mechanism Jotron HRU Temperature operating 30 C to 65 C 22 F to 149 F Temperature sto...

Page 44: ...l certificate 16 Recycling and disposal This product should not be disposed as normal waste and must be handled in accordance with the applicable federal state and local waste disposal regulations in...

Page 45: ...eassembling of any Jotron product that occurs externally from a Jotron authorized facility and or is handled by someone other than an authorized training and certified person 18 1 Service agents Refer...

Page 46: ...text Ch 2 2 4 2 SEH C 29 10 2014 Added new spare part number WB D 22 12 2014 Front back covers updated added 1 2 WB E Not released WB F 22 10 2018 Updated mounting description of bracket cover operat...

Page 47: ...Doc No 87634 Rev G jotron com Page 47 of 48 20 Emergency instructions This is an overview of how to operate a Tron 40VDR during an emergency Figure 6 Emergency instructions overview...

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