Jotron AS TRON40VDR Float Free EPIRB with VDR User Manual

Jotron AS Float Free EPIRB with VDR

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USERS MANUALwww.jotron.comTron 40VDRFloat Free Emergency Transmitter with VDR
2www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_AMANUAL OPERATION AND ACTIVATIONIt is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks.1. Remove the locking pin from bracket cover2. Remove the cover3. Take out the EPIRB from the bracket4. Break the seal and pull the locking pin holding the main activator switch5. Push slider to move switch to ON position (the switch is spring-loaded and will automatically go to the ON position)6. Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft7. The strobe light, located at the top of the EPIRB, will start flashing indicating that the EPIRB is operatingIf possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal objects (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. Transmission can be stopped by turning the switch to READY position and take it out of the water.EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com
3www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_AIMPORTANTThe information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precau-tions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices. Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design. Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the de-scribed product.WARNING / IMPORTANTJotron AS is a prime manufacturer of safety equipment designed for rescue of human lives and their property. For safety equipment to be effective in line with the design parameters it is important that they are handled, stowed and main-tained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Jotron AS can not be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment or breach of laid down procedures or for failure of any specific component or other parts of the equipment.The chapter covering battery replacement is added for information only. Jotron AS does not take any responsibility for improper disassembling/assembling of the beacon. We strongly recommend all service to be done by authorized Jotron AS agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron AS agents have the necessary equipment and education to test the operational functions of the beacon. Non-original maintenance and/or service parts may destroy the equipment function and performance.
4www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_AWARRANTY AND LIMITATION.This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. During the warranty period Jotron AS will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labour, ma-terials and return transportation from Jotron AS or its subsidiaries. For further assistance, please contact repair@jotron.com This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by ac-cident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification performed by an unauthorized factory or person. The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages. COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS.Jotron AS is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products. It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts, manufactured or approved by Jotron AS. Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate from the product type-approval certificates.PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule can be recycled according to EC Directive WEEE, except for the battery-module. The battery-module consists of Lithium batteries and must be handled acc to local regulations concerning primary Lithium battery guidance.
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6www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_AINNHOLD1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 81.1 TRON 40VDR 81.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 91.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION 91.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 101.2.3 GPS ADVANTAGE 101.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATION 112 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 142.1 GENERAL 142.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER 142.3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 142.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 152.5 BRACKETS 152.6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET 152.6.1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 152.6.2 FIRST AID MEASURES 162.6.3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 162.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 173 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 183.1 GENERAL 183.2 BATTERY MODULE 193.3 FLOAT FREE BRACKET 194 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE 204.1 FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 204.2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET 215 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 225.1 MANUAL OPERATION 225.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET 235.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 235.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 246 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL 256.1 TESTING 256.1.1 NORMAL SELF-TEST 256.1.2 EXTENDED SELF-TEST INCLUDING GPS-TEST 256.1.3 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES 266.2 PERIODICAL CONTROL 27
7www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A6.2.1 EVERY MONTH: 276.2.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH: 276.2.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR: 286.2.4 EVERY 4th OR 5th YEAR: 286.2.5 EVERY 10th YEAR: 286.3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD 286.4 FALSE ALERT 296.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 306.5.1 WARRANTY CLAIM 306.5.2 SERVICE – NOT WARRANTY CLAIM 307 MAINTENANCE 317.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK 317.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY 317.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 327.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET 328 SPARE PARTS 348.1 Tron 40VDR SPARE PARTS 348.2 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS. 349 SERVICE AGENTS 3510 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 3611 AMENDMENT RECORDS 38
8www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A1 GENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Tron 40VDR is emergency equipment consisting of:• Tron 40VDR Cospas-Sarsat emergency EPIRB.• FB-40 - Automatic float free bracket.• VDR storage module.The Tron 40VDR EPIRB is developed to meet the regulations and rules for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Tron 40VDR meets the following specifications for 406 MHz EPIRBs for use in search and rescue operations at sea.See “Declaration of Conformity” document at www.Jotron.com for information of required standards.1.1 TRON 40VDRThe Tron 40VDR is buoyant and have water activated contacts which will start DISTRESS transmission if deployed into water. Tron 40VDR are currently avail-able with one float free bracket. The bracket prevents DISTRESS transmission if water spray are applied to the EPIRB. The Float free bracket, FB-40 is a covered bracket with an hydrostatic release unit (HRU) which will release the Tron 40VDR if the bracket is submerged to a depth of 2-4 meters if the ship are about to sink. The purpose of the Tron 40VDR is to give a primary alarm to the search and rescue authorities. The EPIRB gives an immediate alarm when activated, trans-mitting the ID of the ship in distress. Care must be taken not to activate the EPIRB unless in an emergency situation, in such cases the user will be held re-sponsible. For periodic testing a test function is implemented. During the test cycle the EPIRB does a self-test on the transmitters and on the battery status. No emergency signal is transmitted during the self-test.The battery of the EPIRB will last for at least 168 hours from activation of the EPIRB.
9www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONThe Cospas-Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the introduction of the system more than 28000 persons have been rescued by the Cospas-Sarsat system (2009). Currently the system consists of 5 functional satellites in a polar orbit constellation, these satellites cover the entire earth’s surface and receive the emergency signal from the 406 MHz transmitter within the Tron 40VDR, more polar orbiting satellites will be available in the future, giv-ing a faster location and rescue time. In addition several geostationary satellites are equipped with a 406 MHz tran-sponder, these satellites are not able to locate the Tron 40VDR but will give an early warning to the rescue forces, minimising the time from an emergency oc-curs till the rescue forces are at the site. Each emergency EPIRB in the system is programmed with its own unique code, therefore it is vital that the ships data that is given to the dealer you obtained your Tron 40VDR, is correct. It is also important that your EPIRB is registered in the database for each country. This database is normally located in the same country that the ship is registered. 1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTIONWhen the Tron 40VDR is activated (manually or automatically) it trans-mits on the frequencies 121.5 MHz and 406.037 MHz. An analogue signal is emitted on 121.5 MHz and a digital signal is transmitted on 406.037 MHz. After the Tron 40VDR is activated, the next passing satellite will detect the transmitted signal and relay it to an an-tenna at a ground station, called LUT.The International Cospas-Sarsat System has ceased satellite processing of 121.5/243 MHz beacons from 1 February 2009.
10www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION The location of the distress signal is determined by taking measurements of the doppler shift of the EPIRB frequency when the satellite first approach and then pass the EPIRB. The actual frequency is heard at the time of closest approach (TCA). Knowing the position of the satellite and using the re-ceived doppler signal information, it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 40VDR from the satellite at the TCA. At the LUT, actually two positions are calculated. One is the actual position (A) and the other is the mirror image (B) position. A second satellite pass confirms the correct location (A). Doppler-only accuracy is within 5 km (3 mi) (3.1 statute miles or 2.6 nautical miles)— that is, the position is sufficiently accurate for SAR purposes even after only one pass. What’s more, the most likely of the two ’mir-ror’ positions can be determined valid with 98.5% accuracy after only one satel-lite pass. This accuracy can be increased to 99.3% using so-called ”combined Leo-Geo processing,” and this technique also enables accurate positions to be generated with as little as two or three bursts from the beacon (i.e. less than 4 minutes of transmission) and thus greatly increases the chances of being found even if the beacon is ultimately consumed by fire or is otherwise destroyed1.2.3 GPS ADVANTAGETron 40VDR has been designed to operate with the Cospas-Sarsat system and will enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional beacons. Please see picture on next page for comparison between Tron 40VDR and EPIRB without GPS depending on detection by polar orbiting or geostationary satellites.GPS position is updated every 6-16 minutes, and can also be tested in SELF- TEST.
11www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A1.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATIONNormally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and/or an EPIRB register (Ships owner, family member etc.) be-fore alerting the RCC. This is to determine if the alarm from the EPIRB for some reason is a false alarm, and an expensive rescue operation can be avoided. Be-cause of this it is important that the ships data is correct in the shipping register or in the EPIRB database.You should register your beacon with the national authority associated with the country code in the hexadecimal identification (15 Hex ID) of your beacon. You can register your beacon online with the Cospas-Sarsat IBRD if your country does not provide a registration facility and your country has allowed direct reg-istration in the IBRD: www.406registration.comIf your country operates a national beacon registry, consult the document C/S S.007 ”Cospas-Sarsat Handbook of Beacon Regulations” available at www.cospas-sarsat.org to obtain the point of contact.
12www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_ASome EPIRB registration links:USA: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.govUK: http://www.mcga.gov.uk (search for ”EPIRB registration”)USA REGISTRATION CARDFor registration of the beacon, use this link:http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov Follow instructions you see on your screen.Other registrations methods are mail or fax. Forms are ready with correct infor-mation and it may be downloaded from the above web site.The Emergency Contact information has to be accurate, especially regarding the telephone number, as this will be used to validate an alert. Only if the bea-con registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will USCG (United States Coast Guard) launch an immediate rescue, otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified.Registration address:SARSAT BEACON REGISTRATIONNOAANSOF, E/SPO531315 East West HwySilver Spring, MD 20910
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14www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS2.1 GENERALBattery: Primary Lithium-Thionyl Chloride, 7.2V/ 18Ah, 5 years service lifeHousing material: Glass reinforced PolycarbonateDimensions:• Weight: 1.9 kg• Height: 400 mm• Max diameter: 200 mmCompass safe distance: 0,8 mTemperature operating: -20°C to + 55°C (-4°F to +131°F)Temperature storage: -40°C to + 65°C (-22°F to +149°F)Operating life: Minimum 168 hours at -20°C2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTERFrequency: 406.037 MHz 2 ppm Output power: 5W 2 dBProtocols: Tron 40VDR: Maritime, Serialized, Radio Call sign, Location protocolsModulation: Phase modulation 1.1 0.1 radData encoding: Bi Phase LStability: Short term: 2 x10e-9 Medium term: 0e-9 Residual noise: 3 x10e-9 Bit rate: 400 b/s Antenna: Built in, omnidirectional2.3 NAVIGATION DEVICEType: 22 Channel GPS ReceiverAntenna: Chip type + - - + + - > > >_ _ _
15www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTERFrequency: 121.500 MHzOutput power: Up to 100 mWModulation: A9, AM sweep tone between 300Hz and 1600Hz Sweep range: 700 Hz Sweep rate: 2.5 HzStability: 10 ppm over temperature rangeAntenna: Built in, omnidirectional2.5 BRACKETS Materials: Glass reinforced polycarbonate / Glass reinforced nylonDimensions (H/L/W): 215mm / 553mm / 236mmWeight: 2.9 KgRelease mechanism: Jotron HRU kit (part. no. 86218)2.6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEETPRODUCT NAME: SAFT BATTERIESTYPE NO.: LSH 14 LIGHTLITHIUM METAL CONTENT: BELOW 1g/CELLAPPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 51gCHEMICAL SYSTEM: Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCI2)DESIGNED FOR RECHARGE: No2.6.1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONDo not short circuit, recharge, puncture, incinerate, crush, immerse, force dis-charge or expose to temperatures above the declared operating temperature range of the product. Risk of fire or explosion. The Lithium-Thionyl chloride bat-teries described in this Safety Data Sheet are sealed units which are not hazard-ous when used ac- cording to the recommendations of the manufacturer
16www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_AUnder normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed.Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful.Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irrita tion.Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation.Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation.2.6.2 FIRST AID MEASURESIngestion: Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and follow-up (202-625- 3333) collect day or night.Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and water.Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek medical attention.Note: Carbon black is listed as a possible carcinogen by International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).2.6.3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURESIn case of fire where lithium batteries are present, flood area with water or smother with a Class D fire extinguishant appropriate for lithium metal, such as Lith-X. Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent batteries and control the spread of fire. Burning batteries will burn themselves out. Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can be controlled by flooding with water. However, the contents of the battery will react with water and form hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture. In this situation, smothering agents are recommended. A smothering agent will extinguish burning lithium batteries. Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burn-ing lithium-iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide fumes and sulfur dioxide gas.
17www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A2.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGEStorage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of lithium bat-teries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unneces-sary combustibles.- WARNING: Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassem-bled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature.
18www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION3.1 GENERALTron 40VDR Float Free Capsule consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring. On the lower housing, the VDR storage module is fitted as a removable module, connected to the EPIRB through a clamp.The EPIRB may be split into the following main parts when disposal:1. EPIRB module with antenna2. Equator ring and Gasket.3. Battery-module.4. VDR storage module.5. VDR storage module sealing bracket.
19www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION3.1 GENERALTron 40VDR Float Free Capsule consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring. On the lower housing, the VDR storage module is fitted as a removable module, connected to the EPIRB through a clamp.The EPIRB may be split into the following main parts when disposal:1. EPIRB module with antenna2. Equator ring and Gasket.3. Battery-module.4. VDR storage module.5. VDR storage module sealing bracket.3.2 BATTERY MODULEThe Battery module supplies the EPIRB module with power to keep the EPIRB transmitters active for 168 hours when activated, and for test sequences. The water detector is mounted in the battery module and can be seen as two metal contacts on the back of the battery housing. Pay attention not to touch both contacts while carying Tron 40VDR as this can be detected as water and acti-vate the EPIRB.3.3 FLOAT FREE BRACKETThe Float Free bracket, type FB-40, is an automatic bracket, were a hydrostatic release mechanism (HRU) releases the EPIRB from the bracket when reaching 2-5 mtr below sea-level.The HRU is type approved by Jotron and special adjusted to the FB40 includes a special bolt with adjusted fittings. This module is supplied as a HRU-Kit. The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is activated automatically when immersed into water. There is a safety switch which prevents the water sensors from acti-vating the beacon while placed in the mounting bracket.
20www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A4 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULEWARNING:DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONGMAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON4.1 FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTINGThe Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule should be installed in a location guid-ed by COMSAR.Circ 32 (Chap 4.10)http://www.imo.org/blast/blastDataHelper.asp?data_id=10750&lename=32.pdfInstallation of the FB-40 bracket can be made direct on the ship-wall, as long as the contact of the surface is plane and the areas is bigger than the actual bracket. The FB-40 needs rm ground contact on the grounding screw. Please ensure as short and wide grounding path as possible. Apply silicone grease on the screw before mounting to ensure good connection.
21www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A4.2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKETMake sure the FB-40 bracket is mounted correct on the rail and/or the ship-wall.Take the Tron 40VDR Float-Free Capsule and match the lower part correct on the dock-module and easy press/lay the unit safely in the stability-bracket. Mount the top-cover correct by tting the lower-end rst and then make sure the HRU (Hydro Static Release)-bolt is secured by the spacer and splint-pin. Pay attention to the notch on the cover. If the cover does not t then it may help to compress it carefully on the sides. See illus-tration.
22www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONSWARNING• USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER• REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER THE SATELLITE EPIRB IS OPERATED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A TESTTron 40VDR is designed to be operated either manually or automatically. The EPIRB is always armed when located in the bracket. The EPIRB will automati-cally start to transmit when removed or ejected from the bracket and deployed into water. The EPIRB has an internal safety switch which prevents inadvertent activation through moisture, sea spray etc when located in the bracket. 5.1 MANUAL OPERATION
23www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKETFor operation of the beacon out of the bracket follow instructions from 4-5 in chapter 5.1.25.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 7.It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks.1. Remove the cotter pin from the bracket (FB-40)2. Remove the FB-40 cover3. Take out the EPIRB from the bracket4. Pull the locking pin holding the main switch.5. Push and move main switch to the left, to ON position. The LED indicator, located at the top of the antenna, will start to flash, indicating that the EPIRB is operating.6. Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft7. If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal objects (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. This is especially important for Tron 40VDR, since it needs good reception to obtain a GPS position.NOTE: To stop transmission, take Tron 40VDR out of the water and move the main switch to READY position.
24www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-401. The Tron 40VDR will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet).2.Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket.
25www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-401. The Tron 40VDR will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet).2.Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket.6 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL6.1 TESTINGThere are two different kinds of tests that can be performed:1. Normal self-test 2. Extended self-test including the GPS. Jotron AS recommends the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule to be tested every month. This test involves both the self-test and GPS-test. Note: The extended self-test are imitated to 60 for a period of 5-year.6.1.1 NORMAL SELF-TESTTo perform the self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the FB-40 bracket.1. Release FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin.2. Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket.3. Push and hold switch in TEST position for 15 seconds. Keep hands and other objects away from the antenna. 4. Test passed after one single flash only! 5. Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracketSee Cha.p 6.1.3 below for error messages.6.1.2 EXTENDED SELF-TEST INCLUDING GPS-TESTTo perform the extended self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the FB-40 bracket. NOTE 1: The GPS-test might take up to 2 minutes to be successful. Limit this test to max. once/month as this test will reduce lifetime of EPIRB battery! NOTE 2: This test include the self-test(Chap. 6.1.1) and therefore only one of them are necessary.
26www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A1. Release FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin.2.Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket.3.Move Switch to TEST-position twice within 3 seconds and release back to READY-position4. EPIRB will BEEP shortly every 3 seconds until GPS position acquired5. OK = 2 BEEPS (see chap 6.1.3 if Not OK)6. Normal SELF-TEST is performed after successful GPS TEST and position transmitted on 406.037 MHz. GPS position may also be received on an EPIRB Tester for verification6.1.3 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGESIf the self test detects a fault in the EPIRB module, one or more of the following indications are shown: Number of flashes: Fault indication:1 NONE2 Low power on 406 MHz transmitter3 Low battery voltage4 Low power on 121.5 MHz transmitter5 PLL on 406 MHz transmitter out of lock6 PLL on 121.5 MHz transmitter out of lock7EPIRB module not programmed or programming not completeGPS-test error messages: a) 5 BEEPS = Did not acquire GPS positionb) 10 -” - = Number of GPS TEST above limit (>60)
27www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A6.2 PERIODICAL CONTROL6.2.1 EVERY MONTH:• Self-test (see chap. 6.1.1 and 6.1.2)What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121,5 and 406,037MHz, testing the output of the transmitter. While transmitting the test signal, the battery voltage, output power and phase lock is tested. During the test of the 406MHz transmitter a test message is transmitted, this test message is coded with a special synchronization code and will not be recognized as real alert by the Cospas-Sarsat satellites.• Visual Inspection-The Tron 40VDR should be easily removed and replaced in the Bracket - Check for defects on the EPIRB or brackets - Make sure that the Tron 40VDR and Bracket are not painted or oth-erwise covered with chemicals, oil, etc - Is the lanyard firmly attached to the Tron 40VDR ? (and not tied to the vessel)• Check the expiry dates on:- EPIRB Battery - Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU)6.2.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH:The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation of the IMO MSC.1/Circ 1040 rev.1 annual test performed by authorized radio-surveyor or autho-rized personal trained and certified by Jotron AS.Additional requirement for testing Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is IMO MSC.1/Circ.1222.Important to clean the surface on the docking-module, fitted on the FB-40 bracket and the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule lower part, so to obtain secure and safe data transmission. GPS Test (see chap. 6.1.2,)
28www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A6.2.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR:Replace Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) including Plastic Bolt (Check expiry date on label)6.2.4 EVERY 4TH OR 5TH YEAR: The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation according to SOLAS Chap.IV reg.15.9.2 and IMO MSC.Circ 1039 guideline. The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule will comply to this guideline, either by fulfilling the complete service or be replaced by an exchange unit.• There is only Authorized, trained and certified personal, made by Jotron AS who can carry out the SBM-service on the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule. The interval is dependent on the flag-state administration.SBM (see 7.1)6.2.5 EVERY 10TH YEAR: Jotron advice to replace both the Tron 40VDR Float-Free Capsule and float free bracket. 6.3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORDDATE N/T/B SIGN INSPN= New EPIRB installed, T= Test, B= New battery
29www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A6.4 FALSE ALERTFalse alerts transmitted by EPIRBFalse alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service. Nearly 90% of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms.If for any reason, your EPIRB should cause a false alarm, it is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a false alarm. They can then stand down any rescue service (coast radio station or appropriate CES or RCC). Use any means at your disposal to make contact. Switch off the distress alarm by de-activating your EPIRB, as soon as possible.If your beacon is activated in a non-distress situation or a distress situation which has been resolved and you no longer require assistance, contact the nearest search and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available with the following information: • Beacon ID number (15 character UIN):• Position (At time of activation):• Date of Activation:• Time of Activation (Time zone):• Duration of Activation:• Beacon marke and model:• Vessel Name/lD:• Circumstances/cause (if known):USAThe United States search and rescue authority is the U.S. Coast Guard. The pri-mary points ofcontact are:Pacific Ocean AreaUSCG Pacific Area Command CentreTel: +1 (510)-437-3701Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico AreaUSCG Atlantic Area Command CentreTel: +1 (757)-398-6231From Any LocationUSCG Headquarters Command CentreTel: +1 (800)-323-7233
30www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 6.5.1 WARRANTY CLAIMWarranty claims are valid until 5 years from delivery from our warehouse. The warranty is valid as long as service and battery replacement are carried out by authorized Jotron distributors or agents. All products are warranted against workmanship and factory defect, in material. Any warranty claims must be sent to Jotron, in writing.Jotron reserve the right to decide whether a defective unit is within warranty terms and conditions. If Jotron make a decision of repairing a defective product, a written description of the claim and a Jotron RMA number, should follow the unit when returning it back to Jotron’s factory.Please be noted that un-protective electronics board MUST be packed in anti-static bag, before returning to Jotron’s factory. Any costs related to transportation and/or workmanship linked up to the return of the product being repaired shall be covered by the customer.Jotron’s obligations during warranty replacement;• Replace defective unit, including any programming• Delivery terms: DAP Incoterms 2010 by regular freight to “Place” (Air-port)•Service agent’s obligations during warranty claims:• Supply replacement unit from own stock if available• If agreed, return defective unit to Jotron• Electronic units must be shipped in antistatic bags or covered with Jo-tron’s plastic cover6.5.2 SERVICE – NOT WARRANTY CLAIMService, such as testing, installation, programming, replacement, marking and battery exchange are provided by an authorized Jotron service agent. Jotron do not meet the cost for services mentioned above. Distributor or service agent should stock the most commonly needed spare parts.
31www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A7 MAINTENANCE7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACKIf the EPIRB is fitted on a vessel which requires GMDSS compliant equipment, the EPIRB shall be serviced, tested and approved as required by SOLAS regu-lation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ.1039 guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years, or by the date of battery expiry, whichever comes first.7.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERYThe Tron 40VDR battery must be changed at Jotron SBM authorized workshop to be GMDSS compliant. If your Tron 40VDR is not under any international or national regulations, bat-tery can be change by authorized Jotron representatives/partners/dealers.
32www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENTWARNINGOnly Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET1. Release and remove FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin (1). WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-40 bracket when releasing the top cover. Remove the EPIRB from the bracket.2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot (4)3. Check the expiry date of the new hydrostatic release mechanism. The date should be approximately two years from the date of purchase.4. Install a new hydrostatic unit by pressing down the spring loaded bracket plate and sliding the unit into its locking slot (5). 5. Refit the EPIRB and the FB-40 top cover (6-7).6. First fit the cover from the top. Mount the cutter pin then press firmly at the bottom back cover while pressing the cover down. A “snap” sound can be heard when the snap-lock enters (8-9). 1 2
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34www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A 8 SPARE PARTS8.1 TRON 40VDR SPARE PARTSX-87910 Tron 40VDR Float Free CapsuleX-89340 Tron 40VDR lower battery module incl SBM-kitX-86218 FB-40 HRU-KitX-87934 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule user-manualX-89339 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule VDR storage module.X-87921 FB-40 docking module.X-88237 Silicone grease for Tron 40VDRNOTE: Keep the original satellite EPIRB packaging, since it may be needed if the EPIRB has to be shipped for servicing. UN requirements for shipping some batteries as hazardous goods require certain packaging standards and labelling8.2 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS.Jotron AS is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products. It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts, manufactured or approved by Jotron AS. Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate from the product type-approval certificates.
35www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A9 SERVICE AGENTSPlease look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents.Jotron Group subsidiary companies:Jotron UK Ltd.Crosland ParkCramlingtonNE23 1LAUnited KingdomTel +44 1670 712000Fax +44 1670 590265E-mail: sales@jotron.comJotron Asia Pte. Ltd.Changi Logistics Center19 Loyang Way #04-26Singapore 508724Tel +65 65426350Fax +65 65429415E-mail: sales@jotron.comJotron USA, Inc.10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 170Houston, TX 77042USATel +1 713 268 1061Fax +1 713 268 1062E-mail: sales@jotron.com
36www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A10 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONSBAUDTransmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second)BITShort form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded valueBPSBits Per SecondCOSPAS COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the Search of Vessels in Distress) EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio BeaconGLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which consists of orbiting satellites, a network of ground control stations, and user positioning and navigation equip-ment. The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth.IECInternational Electro-technical CommissionIMOInternational Maritime OrganizationIBRDInternational 406MHz Beacon Registration DatabaseITUInternational Telecommunication UnionLEDLight Emitting DiodeLUT Local User Terminal (Ground Station)MCAMarine and Coastguard Agency (UK)MCC Mission Control CentreNOAANational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)
37www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_ARCC Rescue Coordination CentreSARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking SystemSBMShore Based Maintenance – as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ. 1039 guidelines for Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if:Passenger ships (> 12 passengers) and cargo ships (> 300GT) engaged in Inter-national voyages, shall perform SBM as follows:• Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery Label, whichever is first.• When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national requirements. VDRVoyage Data Recorder.VHFVery High Frequency -A set of frequencies in the 30-300MHz region.
38www.jotron.com www.jotron.com87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A11 AMENDMENT RECORDSAmend-ment noBy Date Page(s) Vers. Reason for change1 SEH 07.05.2014 Total 37 A New Manual
v.JJotron AS (HQ)P.O.Box 54 3281 TjodalyngNorwayTel: +47 33 13 97 00Fax: +47 33 12 67 80sales@jotron.comCONTACT INFORMATIONJotron ASP.O.Box 23 3195 SkoppumNorwayTel: +47 33 13 97 00Fax: +47 33 12 67 80sales@jotron.comJotron ASDølasletta 73408 TranbyNorwayTel: +47 32 84 53 87Fax: +47 32 84 55 30sales@jotron.comJotron UK Ltd.Crosland ParkCramlingtonNE23 1LA United KingdomTel: +44 (0) 1670 712000 Fax: +44 (0) 1670 590265sales@jotron.comJotron USA, Inc.10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 170Houston, TX 77042USATel: +1 713 268 1061Fax: +1 713 268 1062sales@jotron.comJotron Asia Pte. Ltd.19 Loyang Way Changi Logistics CentreRear Office Block 04-26Singapore 508724Tel: +65 65426350Fax: +65 65429415sales@jotron.comwww.jotron.com www.jotron.com

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