SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE
The following maintenance schedule is recommended:
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Visual inspection |
| Inspect the antenna, cables and |
| Every 6 months | |
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Performance |
| Verify that the system is operating by |
| Every year | |
test |
| using the training mode with a training |
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Clean exterior |
| Using a mild, sudsy solution such as |
| As needed | |
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| dishwashing liquid, wipe the surface of |
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| the |
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| remove film, salt and sand |
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APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS |
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General |
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Carrier frequency |
| 121.5 MHz or 121.65 MHz, user selectable | |||
Sensitivity |
| <0.2 µV (at antenna output) |
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VHF antenna |
| Flexible monopole |
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Modulation |
| Swept tone |
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Electrical input power | +10.5 V to +28 V DC, 120 mA average, 400 mA | ||||
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Alert methods |
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| Bright red flashing led |
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| Loud audible alarm (≈70dBA @ 1m) | ||
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| External speaker connection (8v maximum) | ||
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| Relay contacts: normally open (2 A/30 V | ||
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| maximum) |
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Regulation conformity |
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Safety |
| IEC 60945, EN50371 |
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EMI/EMC |
| IEC 60945 |
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RoHS/WEEE |
| European Directive 2002/95/EC |
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Physical |
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Dimensions |
| 5.3” X 3.7” X 1.5” (13.46 X 9.40 X 3.81cm) | |||
Weather resistance |
| IP65 (when included monopole antenna is | |||
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| correctly installed) |
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Operating temperature |
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Storage temperature |
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Weight |
| 0.8 lbs (362.87 g) |
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