SECTION 5 - MAINTENANCE

The following maintenance schedule is recommended:

Action

 

 

Description

 

Frequency

Visual inspection

 

Inspect the antenna, cables and

 

Every 6 months

 

 

connections. Ensure that the cable is

 

 

 

 

attached properly and the unit has not been

 

 

 

 

damaged.

 

 

Performance

 

Verify that the system is operating by

 

Every year

test

 

using the training mode with a training

 

 

 

 

beacon

 

 

Clean exterior

 

Using a mild, sudsy solution such as

 

As needed

 

 

dishwashing liquid, wipe the surface of

 

 

 

 

the ARX-50 with a damp cloth to

 

 

 

 

remove film, salt and sand

 

 

APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

General

 

 

 

 

Carrier frequency

 

121.5 MHz or 121.65 MHz, user selectable

Sensitivity

 

<0.2 µV (at antenna output)

 

VHF antenna

 

Flexible monopole

 

Modulation

 

Swept tone

 

Electrical input power

+10.5 V to +28 V DC, 120 mA average, 400 mA

 

 

 

maximum

 

Alert methods

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bright red flashing led

 

 

 

 

Loud audible alarm (≈70dBA @ 1m)

 

 

 

External speaker connection (8v maximum)

 

 

 

Relay contacts: normally open (2 A/30 V

 

 

 

maximum)

 

Regulation conformity

 

 

 

Safety

 

IEC 60945, EN50371

 

EMI/EMC

 

IEC 60945

 

RoHS/WEEE

 

European Directive 2002/95/EC

 

Physical

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

correctly installed)

 

Operating temperature

-4°F to +131°F(-20°C to +55°C)

 

Storage temperature

-40°F to +158°F (-40°C TO +70°C)

 

Weight

 

0.8 lbs (362.87 g)

 

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ACR Electronics ARX-50, Y1-03-0229C manual Maintenance, Appendix a Specifications

Y1-03-0229C, ARX-50 specifications

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