USERS MANUAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Emergency Transmitter with VDR www.jotron.
www.jotron.com MANUAL OPERATION AND ACTIVATION It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks. 1. Remove the locking pin from bracket cover 2. Remove the cover 3. Take out the EPIRB from the bracket 4. Break the seal and pull the locking pin holding the main activator switch 5.
www.jotron.com IMPORTANT The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling precautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices. Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or design.
www.jotron.com WARRANTY AND LIMITATION. This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. During the warranty period Jotron AS will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labour, materials and return transportation from Jotron AS or its subsidiaries. For further assistance, please contact repair@jotron.
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www.jotron.com INNHOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 1.1 TRON 40VDR 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 1.2.3 GPS ADVANTAGE 1.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 GENERAL 2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER 2.3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 2.5 BRACKETS 2.6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET 2.6.1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 2.6.2 FIRST AID MEASURES 2.6.3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 2.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGE EPIRB DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL 3.
www.jotron.com 7 8 9 10 11 6.2.1 EVERY MONTH: 27 6.2.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH: 27 6.2.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR: 28 6.2.4 EVERY 4th OR 5th YEAR: 28 6.2.5 EVERY 10th YEAR: 28 6.3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD 28 6.4 FALSE ALERT 29 6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 30 6.5.1 WARRANTY CLAIM 30 6.5.2 SERVICE – NOT WARRANTY CLAIM 30 MAINTENANCE 31 7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK 31 7.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY 31 7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 32 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET 32 SPARE PARTS 34 8.
www.jotron.com 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Tron 40VDR is emergency equipment consisting of: • • • Tron 40VDR Cospas-Sarsat emergency EPIRB. FB-40 - Automatic float free bracket. VDR storage module. The Tron 40VDR EPIRB is developed to meet the regulations and rules for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Tron 40VDR meets the following specifications for 406 MHz EPIRBs for use in search and rescue operations at sea. See “Declaration of Conformity” document at www.Jotron.
www.jotron.com 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Cospas-Sarsat system was introduced in 1982 as a worldwide search and rescue system with the help of satellites covering the earth’s surface. Since the introduction of the system more than 28000 persons have been rescued by the Cospas-Sarsat system (2009).
www.jotron.com 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION The location of the distress signal is determined by taking measurements of the doppler shift of the EPIRB frequency when the satellite first approach and then pass the EPIRB. The actual frequency is heard at the time of closest approach (TCA). Knowing the position of the satellite and using the received doppler signal information, it is possible to determine the location of the Tron 40VDR from the satellite at the TCA.
www.jotron.com 1.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATION Normally the MCC will contact the vessel or the contact person registered in a shipping register and/or an EPIRB register (Ships owner, family member etc.) before alerting the RCC. This is to determine if the alarm from the EPIRB for some reason is a false alarm, and an expensive rescue operation can be avoided. Because of this it is important that the ships data is correct in the shipping register or in the EPIRB database.
www.jotron.com Some EPIRB registration links: USA: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov UK: http://www.mcga.gov.uk (search for ”EPIRB registration”) USA REGISTRATION CARD For registration of the beacon, use this link: http://www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov Follow instructions you see on your screen. Other registrations methods are mail or fax. Forms are ready with correct information and it may be downloaded from the above web site.
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www.jotron.com 2 2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Battery: Housing material: Dimensions: • Weight: • Height: • Max diameter: Compass safe distance: Temperature operating: Temperature storage: Operating life: 2.2 Primary Lithium-Thionyl Chloride, 7.2V/ 18Ah, 5 years service life Glass reinforced Polycarbonate 1.9 kg 400 mm 200 mm 0,8 m -20°C to + 55°C (-4°F to +131°F) -40°C to + 65°C (-22°F to +149°F) Minimum 168 hours at -20°C COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER Frequency: 406.
www.jotron.com 2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER Frequency: Output power: Modulation: Stability: Antenna: 2.5 121.500 MHz Up to 100 mW A9, AM sweep tone between 300Hz and 1600Hz Sweep range: 700 Hz Sweep rate: 2.5 Hz 10 ppm over temperature range Built in, omnidirectional BRACKETS Materials: Glass reinforced polycarbonate / Glass reinforced nylon Dimensions (H/L/W): 215mm / 553mm / 236mm Weight: 2.9 Kg Release mechanism: Jotron HRU kit (part. no. 86218) 2.
www.jotron.com Under normal conditions of use, the battery is hermetically sealed. Ingestion: Swallowing a battery can be harmful. Inhalation: Contents of an open battery can cause respiratory irrita tion. Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation. Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation. 2.6.2 FIRST AID MEASURES Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention immediately.
www.jotron.com 2.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGE Storage: Store in a cool, well ventilated area. Elevated temperatures can result in shortened battery life. In locations that handle large quantities of lithium batteries, such as warehouses, lithium batteries should be isolated from unnecessary combustibles. - WARNING: Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature.
www.jotron.com 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule consists of upper and lower house mounted together with an equator ring. On the lower housing, the VDR storage module is fitted as a removable module, connected to the EPIRB through a clamp. The EPIRB may be split into the following main parts when disposal: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 18 EPIRB module with antenna Equator ring and Gasket. Battery-module. VDR storage module. VDR storage module sealing bracket.
www.jotron.com 3.2 BATTERY MODULE The Battery module supplies the EPIRB module with power to keep the EPIRB transmitters active for 168 hours when activated, and for test sequences. The water detector is mounted in the battery module and can be seen as two metal contacts on the back of the battery housing. Pay attention not to touch both contacts while carying Tron 40VDR as this can be detected as water and activate the EPIRB. 3.
www.jotron.com 4 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL THE EPIRB NEAR STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS THAT COULD ACTIVATE THE BEACON 4.1 FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule should be installed in a location guided by COMSAR.Circ 32 (Chap 4.10) http://www.imo.org/blast/blastDataHelper.asp?data_id=10750&filename=32.
www.jotron.com 4.2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET Make sure the FB-40 bracket is mounted correct on the rail and/or the ship-wall.Take the Tron 40VDR Float-Free Capsule and match the lower part correct on the dock-module and easy press/lay the unit safely in the stability-bracket. Mount the top-cover correct by fitting the lower-end first and then make sure the HRU (Hydro Static Release)-bolt is secured by the spacer and splint-pin. Pay attention to the notch on the cover.
www.jotron.com 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • • USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER REPLACE THE BATTERY AFTER THE SATELLITE EPIRB IS OPERATED FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN A TEST Tron 40VDR is designed to be operated either manually or automatically. The EPIRB is always armed when located in the bracket. The EPIRB will automatically start to transmit when removed or ejected from the bracket and deployed into water.
www.jotron.com 5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET For operation of the beacon out of the bracket follow instructions from 4-5 in chapter 5.1.2 5.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 For operation of the beacon in the bracket please follow instructions 1 to 7. It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
www.jotron.com 5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 1. The Tron 40VDR will automatically release from the bracket, float to the surface and start to transmit when the EPIRB, in its bracket is deployed into water at a depth of app. 2-4 meters (6 - 13 feet). 2.Transmission will continue until the EPIRB is lifted out of the water, and dried off. The transmission can also be stopped by placing the EPIRB in the bracket.
www.jotron.com 6 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL 6.1 TESTING There are two different kinds of tests that can be performed: 1. Normal self-test 2. Extended self-test including the GPS. Jotron AS recommends the Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule to be tested every month. This test involves both the self-test and GPS-test. Note: The extended self-test are imitated to 60 for a period of 5-year. 6.1.1 NORMAL SELF-TEST To perform the self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the FB-40 bracket. 1.
www.jotron.com 1. Release FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin. 2.Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket. 3.Move Switch to TEST-position twice within 3 seconds and release back to READY-position 4. EPIRB will BEEP shortly every 3 seconds until GPS position acquired 5. OK = 2 BEEPS (see chap 6.1.3 if Not OK) 6. Normal SELF-TEST is performed after successful GPS TEST and position transmitted on 406.037 MHz. GPS position may also be received on an EPIRB Tester for verification 6.1.
www.jotron.com 6.2 PERIODICAL CONTROL 6.2.1 EVERY MONTH: • • • 6.2.2 Self-test (see chap. 6.1.1 and 6.1.2) What the self-test actually does is to send out a short test signal on 121,5 and 406,037MHz, testing the output of the transmitter. While transmitting the test signal, the battery voltage, output power and phase lock is tested.
www.jotron.com 6.2.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR: Replace Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) including Plastic Bolt (Check expiry date on label) 6.2.4 EVERY 4TH OR 5TH YEAR: The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule is under the regulation according to SOLAS Chap.IV reg.15.9.2 and IMO MSC.Circ 1039 guideline. The Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule will comply to this guideline, either by fulfilling the complete service or be replaced by an exchange unit.
www.jotron.com 6.4 FALSE ALERT False alerts transmitted by EPIRB False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service. Nearly 90% of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms. If for any reason, your EPIRB should cause a false alarm, it is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a false alarm. They can then stand down any rescue service (coast radio station or appropriate CES or RCC).
www.jotron.com 6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 6.5.1 WARRANTY CLAIM Warranty claims are valid until 5 years from delivery from our warehouse. The warranty is valid as long as service and battery replacement are carried out by authorized Jotron distributors or agents. All products are warranted against workmanship and factory defect, in material. Any warranty claims must be sent to Jotron, in writing. Jotron reserve the right to decide whether a defective unit is within warranty terms and conditions.
www.jotron.com 7 MAINTENANCE 7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK If the EPIRB is fitted on a vessel which requires GMDSS compliant equipment, the EPIRB shall be serviced, tested and approved as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/ Circ.1039 guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years, or by the date of battery expiry, whichever comes first. 7.1.
www.jotron.com 7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT WARNING Only Jotron approved hydrostatic release is acceptable for use 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET 1. Release and remove FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin (1). WARNING! The EPIRB can drop out of the FB-40 bracket when releasing the top cover. Remove the EPIRB from the bracket. 2. Press down the spring-loaded bracket plate and remove the hydrostatic unit by sliding it out of its locking slot (4) 3.
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www.jotron.com 8 SPARE PARTS 8.1 TRON 40VDR SPARE PARTS X-87910 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule X-89340 Tron 40VDR lower battery module incl SBM-kit X-86218 FB-40 HRU-Kit X-87934 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule user-manual X-89339 Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule VDR storage module. X-87921 FB-40 docking module. X-88237 Silicone grease for Tron 40VDR NOTE: Keep the original satellite EPIRB packaging, since it may be needed if the EPIRB has to be shipped for servicing.
www.jotron.com 9 SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents. Jotron Group subsidiary companies: Jotron UK Ltd. Crosland Park Cramlington NE23 1LA United Kingdom Tel +44 1670 712000 Fax +44 1670 590265 E-mail: sales@jotron.com Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. Changi Logistics Center 19 Loyang Way #04-26 Singapore 508724 Tel +65 65426350 Fax +65 65429415 E-mail: sales@jotron.com Jotron USA, Inc.
www.jotron.com 10 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS BAUD Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second) BIT Short form of Binary Digit.
www.jotron.com RCC Rescue Coordination Centre SARSAT Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System SBM Shore Based Maintenance – as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ.
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