ACR Electronics PRO 406, RLB-37, 2844 Anatomy of your beacon, Activation switch with Witness Tab

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2.Anatomy of your beacon

NOTE: When unpacking your beacon, it is recommended that you save the original packaging for re-use when shipping the beacon for battery replacement in the future.

Water Activation

Sensors

Antenna

GPSInterface

Strobe Light

Red/Green LEDs

Internal GPS

Receiver

Digital Display

Screen

Manual Activation

Switch

Grips

Lanyard

Battery Housing

// Activation switch with Witness Tab

The activation switch embodies a special, patented method of activating a beacon. Refer to a subsequent section of this manual for how to activate the beacon.

// Internal GPS engine

The internal GPS engine is located where it can most readily get a clear view of the sky.

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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 helpInternal GPS engine Activation switch with Witness TabAnatomy of your beacon 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 Mounting location Step Three Installing the BeaconDate of Installation Example 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 LED indication of GPS fix Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS SystemsInternal GPS position system Global Positioning System GPS Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT SystemGeneral overview 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