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www.jotron.com EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com The serial number is identical to the user ID of the unit.
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www.jotron.com Table of contents 6 1 General description 1.1 Tron AIS-SART features 1.2 Battery module 8 9 10 2 Technical specifications 2.1 Electrical specifications 2.2 Mechanical specification 11 11 11 3 Functional description 3.1 General 3.1.1 Tron AIS-SART electronic assembly 3.1.2 Battery module 3.1.3 Bottom lid 12 12 12 13 13 4 Installation 4.1 Brackets 4.1.1 Wall bracket 4.1.2 Lifeboat bracket 4.2 Installation tips 4.2.1 How to use the brackets in life rafts 4.2.
www.jotron.com 5.4.3 5.4.4 Reception on an AIS-SART compliant AIS transponder Reception on an AIS-SART compliant electronic chart (ECS/ECDIS) 27 27 6 Maintenance and troubleshooting 6.1 Maintenance 6.2 Service 6.2.1 Replacing the battery module 6.2.2 Battery disposal 6.2.3 Incineration 6.2.4 Land filling 6.2.
www.jotron.com 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tron AIS-SART is a battery powered AIS emergency transmitter in a sealed waterproof enclosure consisting of: 1. Tron AIS-SART unit 2. Mounting rope for life rafts / life boats. The Tron AIS-SART is developed by Jotron AS to meet the rules and regulations for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Tron AIS-SART meets the specifications for use in search and rescue operations at sea.
www.jotron.com To save battery capacity in case of a situation where the unit is needed, the use should be limited to tests and emergency situations. 1.1 Tron AIS-SART features Watertight: Tron AIS-SART is watertight to a depth of minimum 1 meter. Buoyant: Tron AIS-SART is buoyant in case the unit is accidentally dropped into the water. To increase coverage the AIS-SART should always be held or mounted as high as possible.
www.jotron.com 1.2 Battery module The Battery Module comprises of two C-size Lithium batteries, a battery housing, a connector and cables. The battery module is to be replaced every 5th year. A battery expiry label on the Tron AISSART housing displays the expiry date. Only original Jotron batteries, partno 82616, are allowed to be used with this product A new battery comes complete with cable and connector.
www.jotron.com 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency: 161.975MHz and 162.025MHz Temperature range: Operating: -20°C to +55°C Storage: -30°C to +70°C Radiated power (e.i.r.p): 1W (30dBm ± 3dB) Antenna pattern: Vertical polarization Battery: Two C-size SAFT LSH 14 light Lithium batteries, 5 years service life + 18 month storage (from date of manufacture) Battery capacity: 96 hours operation when activated at -20°C 5 years storage 2.
www.jotron.com 3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION 3.1 GENERAL Tron AIS-SART consists of a housing sealed at the lower end with a bottom lid and may be split into the following main parts: 1. Bottom lid. 2. Housing with Tron AIS-SART electronic assembly and battery module. The housing is made of polycarbonate. 3. Base of antenna 1 2 3 Figure 3.1, Tron AIS-SART disassembled 3.1.1 TRANSMITTER MODULE Tron AIS-SART transmitter module is inserted into the Tron AIS-SART housing.
www.jotron.com 3.1.2 BATTERY MODULE (see page 26 for decription of battery change) The battery module is inserted into the Tron AIS-SART housing. A battery expiry label on the Tron AIS-SART housing displays the battery expiry date. A new battery module comes complete with cable and connector and can be changed by opening the bottom lid at of the Tron AIS-SART. Figure 3.1.2 TRON AIS-SART BATTERY - module without cable and connector Battery expiry label 3.1.
www.jotron.com 4 INSTALLATION Tron AIS-SART can be mounted several ways, depending on the options available. As a general rule, the transponder should be mounted as high as possible to increase line of sight to the search and rescue units. Metal objects close to the transponder should be avoided, these will limit the performance in the directions they are located. 4.1 BRACKETS There are two different mounting brackets available. 1. Wall bracket 2. Lifeboat bracket 3. Pole bracket 4.1.
www.jotron.com 4.1.2 LIFEBOAT BRACKET The outdoor lifeboat bracket should be mounted vertically on the roof of the lifeboat (as high as possible). Activate the unit and put it into the bracket. Secure the transponder to the bracket. The bracket will fit a pipe with a maximum diameter of 50mm. Figure 4.1.2a, Lifeboat bracket. Item nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 Document Title nr.
www.jotron.com Figure 4.1.2b, Tron AIS-SART lifeboat bracket. Figure 4.1.2c, AIS-SART to put into lifeboat bracket. Figure 4.1.
www.jotron.com 4.2 INSTALLATION TIPS 4.2.1 How to use the bracket in life rafts Tent air tube Entrance/Exit AIS-SART main unit Hang the AIS-SART from the AIS-SART installation seat or radar reflector AIS-SART main unit Pole Figure 4.2.
www.jotron.com 4.2.2 Installation diagram Tron AIS-SART main unit The base of antenna The state when inserted into the wall bracket Clip Insert the clip of the AISSART main unit into the wall bracket from a top Wall Wall bracket: - For mounting, use 3 mm screws or wood screws, depending on the wall type Figure 4.2.2, Installation diagram of the AIS-SART main unit and the wall bracket 4.2.3 Mounting to a pipe Figure 4.2.
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www.jotron.com 4.3 USING THE TELESCOPIC POLE Figure 4.3, Tron AIS-SART with telescopic pole attached. A telescopic pole can be used to extend the height of the Tron AIS-SART, inside or outside the life raft/boat. Simply extend the attached pole to the full length (app. 1,2m from the top of the Tron AIS-SART). Make sure that the rod is locked by pulling hard when it is fully extended. The rod can now be fastened or held by a person.
www.jotron.com 4.4 USING THE 10M ROPE The 10m. rope is meant to hang the Tron AIS-SART inside a life raft. Any objects that the rope can be attached to can be used. As long as the AIS-SART is kept away from any metal objects, the performance will not be notable degraded because of the canvas of the life raft. Figure 4.4, Tron AIS-SART with 10m rope attached.
www.jotron.com 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 ACTIVATION 1. Break seal at switch 2. Pull ”Activation ring” to activate (see label) and make sure that the switch enters the “ON” position. The indicator LEDs will start to flash and an audible “BEEP” will be heard regulary. 3. After lifeboat/liferaft is launched, Remove AIS-SART from bracket and mount it using: - Lanyard (as described in 4.2.1/4.4) or - Pole (as described in 4.2.1/ 4.3) or - Lifeboat bracket (as described in 4.2.
www.jotron.com 5.2 RECEPTION ON NEARBY VESSELS AIS TRANSPONDERS AND ECS/ECDIS OR CHART PLOTTERS Today, most AIS transponders installed are not compliant with AIS-SART, but will still receive them as another ship, both with ID code, Position, Range, Bearing, and Text message 5.2.
www.jotron.com 5.2.3. RECEPTION ON AN AIS-SART COMPLIANT AIS TRANSPONDER: The requirement to have a AIS-SART compliant AIS transponder, is not ready yet, not when it will be implemented, nor what the final requirement will be. But there are drafts of new AIS specification, IEC 61993-2 (Ed.2) which states: By default the target list is auto-sorted in ascending range except the nearest active AIS SART or, if supported, other target of interest shall be displayed at the top of the list.
www.jotron.com 5.3 TEST 1. Test must be conducted outdoors with a clear view to the sky to maximize GPS location. 2. Move the switch to “TEST” position until the LEDs start flashing. Tron AIS-SART will now run through a self test procedure. If a Red LED flashes, it is indication of critical faults. *See table below for error codes. 3. Release the switch when both LEDs start flashing. The unit will now search for GPS position for maximum 15 minutes. 4.
www.jotron.com 5.4 RECEPTION ON NEARBY VESSELS AIS TRANSPONDERS AND ECS/ECDIS OR CHART PLOTTERS To conduct a complete test of a Tron AIS-SART, reception on the ships AIS transponder should also be checked. Today, most AIS transponders installed are not compliant with AIS-SART, but will still receive them as another ship, both with ID code, Position, Range, Bearing, and Text message 5.4.
www.jotron.com 5.4.3 RECEPTION AN A AIS-SART COMPLIANT AIS TRANSPONDER: The requirement to have a AIS-SART compliant AIS transponder, is not ready yet, not when it will be implemented, nor what the final requirement will be. But there are drafts of new AIS specification, IEC 61993-2 (Ed.2) which states: By default the target list is auto-sorted in ascending range except the nearest active AIS SART or, if supported, other target of interest shall be displayed at the top of the list.
www.jotron.com 6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 MAINTENANCE Tron AIS-SART requires the following maintenance: Every month The unit should be taken out of its bracket and tested using the procedure in chapter 5.1. Every 5 years The battery unit must be replaced every 5 year. Storage of batteries over a long period of time will reduce their capacity. To ensure long and reliable operation the battery unit must be replaced every 5 year.
www.jotron.com 6.2.1 REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE Below is a description on how to change batteries on AIS-SART Dissasembly: Twist the rubber grip anti-clockwise to remove the lid It might be difficult to remove the lid.
www.jotron.com Assembly: 30 Install the new battery.
www.jotron.com 6.2.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary from country to country.(In most countries, the disposal of used batteries is regulated and end-users are invited to dispose of them correctly, through non-profit organizations, mandated by local governments or organized on a voluntary basis by professionals). Lithium batteries should have their terminals insulated prior to disposal. 6.2.
www.jotron.com 7 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.
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