Product Manual

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Material, EPIRB High impact and UV resistant
plastic
Color Yellow
Weight 2.1 lbs.
Temperature Range
Operating Class I -40°C to +55°C
Stowage Class I -50°C to +70°C
Mounting Case (Product No. 2742)
Construction White High Impact and UV resistant
plastic
Size 6.5" x 17.1" (16.51 cm x 43.4 cm)
Release System Hydrostatic with manual override
Hydrostatic Release Kits
No. 9367 GlobalFix™ 406
Optional Mounting Brackets are available for Product No. 2742.
Construction White High Impact and UV resistant
plastic
Size 5.3" x 6.9" (13.5 cm x 17.5 cm)
E
PIRB BLOCK DIAGRAM
FIGURE 3
USER /
PROGRAMMING
INTERFACE
MCP
406 / 121.5 MHz
RF
AMPLIFIER
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1) Returning the thumb switch to the original OFF position.
If automatically activated:
1) Removing the beacon from the water. The beacon normally takes
up to 12 seconds to deactivate, or
2) Placing the beacon back into the release bracket.
3.5.2 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.
3.6 TEST
3.6.1 The GlobalFix™ 406 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 two seconds. The
initiation of the test is indicated by a beep and the simultaneous
lighting of the red LED.
The sequence of tests is:
1. Check Data Integrity...................Beep and lights up red LED if passed
.....................................................Stop if failed
2. Check 406 MHz Synthesizer......Beep and lights up red LED if passed
.....................................................Stop if failed
3. Check RF Power/Battery............Beep and lights up red LED if passed
.....................................................Stop if failed
4. Check internal GPS ....................Beep and lights up red LED if passed
.....................................................Stop if failed
5. Turn on green LED to indicate Successful Test.
6. Flash Strobe Light to test Strobe.
If all of the above occurs, the test has been successful.
NOTE: The homing beacon at 121.5 MHz is inhibited during self test.
3.6.2 It is strongly recommended to test the GlobalFix™ 406 on a Monthly
basis.