User's Manual

5 Y1-03-0215 Rev. T3
3.8 GPS Testing
This test is NOT
required as 100% of all GPS receivers that leave ACR have been tested to ensure they perform
perfectly. However, if you would like to ensure your GPS receiver is working properly, please follow these
instructions very closely.
Warning
: To conserve battery power the following test should not be performed more than once during the five-
year life of the battery pack!
Note: The GPS receiver is located under the bottom front portion of the case. It is imperative that this location not
be obstructed during self test or activation to ensure that the GPS receiver is acquiring your latitude and longitude
position. This test must be performed outside with a clear view of the sky
.
The PLB must remain under observation in order to witness the results of the test. When the test button
is
pressed for greater than 5 seconds the green LED will flash indicating that the GPS has been turned ON and a live
test of the internal GPS receiver has begun. The GPS will remain ON until LAT/LON position coordinates have
been obtained or until 10 minutes has elapsed. If good location data has been obtained, the GPS will be turned
OFF and the green LED will light for at least 3 seconds along with a long beep. This LAT/LON data is not
saved for
use when the PLB is turned ON. The green LED is proof that the GPS is functioning properly and that the PLB is in
a location or environment where it can receive the necessary signals from satellites. If the GPS does not acquire
good navigation data, the GPS will turn OFF after 10 minutes and a RED LED will light for 3 seconds along with a
long beep.
GPS Test Sequences (max. 10 minutes) GPS Test Guide
and BEEP (Start of test) Long BEEP
Successful Acquired GPS Data
and BEEP (Start of test) Long BEEP
GPS data was not successfully acquired
SECTION 4 – PLB ATTACHMENT CLIPS
The ResQFix™ comes standard with an attachment clip. To install
the clip, simply align the bottom tabs on the clip with the insert holes
located on the bottom of the PLB. Snap the clip in place by pressing
the top of the clip so that the two top tabs engage in the two insert
holes on the top of the PLB (See figure 3).
The ResQFix™ clip has been designed to accommodate your
extreme adventures. You can secure your PLB directly to backpack
webbing straps, life jackets or belts to ensure the PLB is close at
hand. ACR recommends that you secure your PLB someplace that is
easily accessible in case of an emergency for rapid activation.
Ensure the PLB is secured firmly and is protected before heading out
to avoid damage or loss.
Note: ACR recommends that once you have clipped your PLB in
place that you also anchor the PLB with the lanyard to your life
jacket, backpack, etc. to ensure the unit will not be lost if it should
break out of the clip.
Figure 3- PLB Clip
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