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4.4.2 READY Mode: The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. is capable of being activated when in READY
mode. The beacon is in READY mode whenever the thumb switch is in the “Ready” position
(down to the back) as indicated by the “│” symbol displayed on the thumb switch.
4.4.3 ON Mode: The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. is activated and is transmitting bursts of data when in
ON mode. The beacon is in ON mode when one of the remote switches are depressed while the
beacon is in READY mode. ON mode is indicated by a flashing red XMIT LED.
4.4.4 SELF-TEST Mode: The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. is in SELF-TEST mode while it is performing
the self-test. The beacon goes into SELF-TEST mode when the thumb switch is held in the Self-
Test position (vertical) for at least 1 second. SELF-TEST mode is indicated by a series of
flashing green TEST LED and red XMIT LED’s and beeps as detailed in section 4.7.
4.5 Activation
4.5.1 The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. can be manually activated by first placing the beacon in READY
mode. This is done by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position, sliding it to the left and
pushing it down to the back side of the S.S.A.S. READY mode is indicated by the " │ " symbol
displayed on the thumb switch.
4.5.2 Once in READY mode, the ThunderBird S.S.A.S. is activated by depressing one of the remote
activation switches. At the remote activation locations, there is no indication that the beacon is
activated. This is intentional to ensure covert operation. The flashing red XMIT LED on the
beacon indicates it’s activated.
4.5.3 The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. should only be activated when the ships security has been threatened
or compromised. However, applicable personnel must be familiar with its operation so the
beacon can be activated when needed.
4.6 Deactivation
4.6.1 The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. can be deactivated by returning the thumb switch to the “OFF”
position.
4.6.2 If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated, remove the four screws holding
the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit. Return it to a Service Center for
repair.
4.7 Full Functional Self Test
Please read all instructions before performing any of the tests. Be prepared to record data from
the test.
4.7.1 The ThunderBird S.S.A.S. can be tested in or out of the release bracket. A Self Test is initiated
by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least one
second. The initiation of the test is indicated by the simultaneous and brief lighting of the green
and red LED's.
The sequence of tests is:
1. Check Data Integrity.............................................Beep and lights up LEDs if passed