ACR Electronics PRO 406, RLB-37, 2844, 2842 manual Servicing the LowPro3, Self-Testing the beacon

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9.Servicing the LowPro3

To remove a beacon from the Category II bracket, lift the latch and release the pressure from the beacon. The beacon will now be able to slide upwards out of the bracket.

It is not anticipated that the LowPro3will require servicing other than cleaning or, rarely, replacement.

Brackets are a key part of the overall beacon system. They hold a beacon ready for deployment while preventing false alarms.

NOTE: Whenever a beacon is returned for service, it must be accompanied by the bracket.

10.Self-Testing the beacon

The RLB-37 beacon may be self-tested as is warranted, up to a maximum of sixty times in the five-year life of the battery, or once per month for the life of the battery. Self-Tests can be performed randomly. However, ACR recommends that you perform the Self-Test on a once per month schedule. Do not exceed sixty (60) Self-Test cycles limit in the five-year life of the battery, to conserve the battery for emergency use.

The functional Self-Test is initiated by momentarily lifting the Activation Switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least one second and at most four seconds. A beep indicates the initiation of the Self-Test sequence. Self-Test will check battery capacity and perform five functional test sequences as described in the digital display Appendix.

The last green LED indicates a successful test. If any of the individual tests fail during Self-Test, there will be two beeps and a red LED flash at the end of the Self-Test. Self-Test will discontinue at that point.

NOTE: The “beeps” are a very high-pitched tone that some people may not be able to hear. When performing the Self-Test, you may follow the messages on the digital display or you may count the green LED flashes.

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Table of Contents Step ONE Registering Your Beacon What country should I register in? How do I register?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? Step TWO HOW the Beacon Works How your beacon brings helpActivation switch with Witness Tab Anatomy of your beaconInternal GPS engine Switch Positions Top ViewCategory 1 SeaShelter3 Bracket Category 2 LowPro3 BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0242 Rev. B Page False alarms Turning off the beaconY1-03-0242 Rev. B Step Three Installing the Beacon Date of Installation ExampleMounting location Page Category I bracket Category II bracket Routine beacon maintenance Battery replacementStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0242 Rev. B Changing ownership or contact information Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRUTo install the new HRU To remove the expired HRUSelf-Testing the beacon Servicing the LowPro3Extended GPS test Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS Systems Internal GPS position systemLED indication of GPS fix Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT System General overviewGlobal Positioning System GPS Appendix C Technical Specifications MHz TransmitterAppendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices Limited WarrantyProduct Notified BodyRegulations StandardsInternational Maritime Organization Shore Based Maintenance EuropeanRepresentative Signed on behalf of ACR Electronics Inc