User Guide

Y1-03-0169 Rev. B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - THE SYSTEM
1.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.2 Purpose.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Satellite Detection ................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Authorizations....................................................................................................................... 4
1.5 Characteristics....................................................................................................................... 4
1.6 Technical Data ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.6.1 Applicable Documents.......................................................................................................... 4
1.6.2 Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - OPERATION
2.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 GyPSI™ 406 PLB Operating Instructions............................................................................ 10
2.2.1 Activation.............................................................................................................................. 10
2.2.2 Deactivation .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.3 Self Test ................................................................................................................................ 10
SECTION 3 - EXTERNAL GPS I/R ADAPTER
3.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 12
3.2 GPS Adapter ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.2.1 Connecting ............................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.2 Setup...................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.3 Testing................................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.4 Position data set to default .................................................................................................... 14
4.0 MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................ 14
5.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS............................................................................ 14
6.0 REGISTRATION................................................................................................................ 16
7.0 FALSE ALARMS ............................................................................................................... 16
Figure 1 - GEOSAR Satellite Coverage............................................................................................3
Figure 2 - SAR Satellite Coverage.................................................................................................... 3
Figure 3 - PLB Block Diagram......................................................................................................... 5
Figure 4 - Known Compatible GPS Receiver's................................................................................. 6-9
Figure 5 - Self test............................................................................................................................. 11
Figure 6 - Operating Position........................................................................................................... 12
Figure 7 - GPS Adapter Illustration ................................................................................................. 13
Figure 8 - External GPS I/R Cable................................................................................................... 14
Figure 9 - Basic Concept of the (COSPAS-SARSAT) System ........................................................... 17