ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual 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.

// 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.

// Optional External GPS interface

The external GPS Interface serves as the connection to the ship’s GPS system. Use of this feature requires the purchase of an Optical GPS interface Cable.

Y1-03-0250 Rev. B

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices Table of ContentsStep 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 helpAnatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness Tab Optional External GPS interfaceSwitch Positions Top ViewCategory 1 SeaShelter3 Bracket Category 2 QuickDraw BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0250 Rev. B Witness tab will break once placed in the on position Tips for Optimum Deployment of AN Activated Beacon Turning off the beaconFalse alarms Step Three Installing the Beacon Date of Installation ExamplePage Category I bracket Category II bracket Installing the Optional optical GPS interface cable Routine beacon maintenance Battery replacementStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0250 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 QuickDrawAppendix a Using and Testing the GPS Systems Using the external GPS interfaceTesting the external GPS interface How the external GPS interface worksLED indication of GPS fix Compatible GPS receiversAppendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT System General overviewAppendix C Technical Specifications GENERAL/ EnvironmentalAppendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices Limited WarrantyEC Declaration of Conformity Product