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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.

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. Release FB-40 top cover by removing the cotter pin.

2. Take Tron 40VDR out of the bracket.

3. Push and hold switch in TEST position for 15 seconds. Keep hands and other

objects away from the antenna.

4. Test passed after one single ﬂash only!

5. Release the switch and put the EPIRB back into the bracket

See Cha.p 6.1.3 below for error messages.

6.1.2 EXTENDED SELF-TEST INCLUDING GPS-TEST

To perform the extended self-test, the EPIRB has to be removed from the

FB-40 bracket.

NOTE 1: The GPS-test might take up to 2 minutes to be successful. Limit this

test to max. once/month as this test will reduce lifetime of EPIRB battery!

NOTE 2: This test include the self-test(Chap. 6.1.1) and therefore only one of

them are necessary.