ACR Electronics MINIB300 ILS H2ON Installation instructions

PRODUCT

SUPPORT

MANUAL

Y1-03-0160

Rev. B

Mini B300™ ILS H2ON

Product No. 2767

Emergency Position

Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

ETSI Type Approved to ETS 300 152

ACR Electronics, Inc.

5757 Ravenswood Road

Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312

+1(954) 981-3333 •Fax +1 (954) 983-5087

www.acrelectronics.com

Email: [email protected]

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* * * WARNING * * *

THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE

ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE

AND IMMINENT DANGER

DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY

INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY

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Foreword:

Congratulations and thank you! You have just purchased the finest Class B personal EPIRB available on

the market. Other brands merely attempt to meet the requirements established by authorities. By

purchasing this EPIRB you have distinguished yourself as one of the safest persons in boating.

To be a responsible EPIRB owner:

•Read this manual.

•Activate your EPIRB ONLY in an emergency.

•Prepare an emergency evacuation plan and rehearse it.

•In a grave and imminent situation, where you have exhausted all other means of rescue, activate your

EPIRB and leave it "ON" until Search And Rescue forces arrive. Do not turn it off and on in the

misguided belief that you are saving battery power.

•NEVER set off a false alarm. Follow the instructions in section 5 to operationally test your EPIRB.

Search and Rescue forces will respond to all known emergencies. This EPIRB will alert the

authorities to an emergency if activated in most coastal waters, (excluding parts of Africa and

Antarctica). The USCG reports that 99% of all Class A & B EPIRB activation's are false. The high

number of false activation events places an unnecessary burden on the Search and Rescue system.

Don’t be guilty of causing a false or accidental activation. Help educate others that irresponsible

handling of EPIRBs risks lives by slowing the response to real emergencies and wastes tax payer

dollars. Please call or write for answers to questions or for information on other safety products

manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc.

Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and

workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the

warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace at no cost to you for

labor, materials or return transportation, provided you obtain a Return Authorization and the return

shipping is prepaid to ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-

6645. To obtain a Return Authorization call our Customer Service department at (800)432-0227 or

+1(954)981-3333, ext. 112. This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by

accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification by other than the factory.

Except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph, the COMPANY MAKES NO

REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO

MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER

MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. The Company shall not be liable for,

consequential or special damages.

In order to place the warranty in effect, the accompanying registration card must be returned to

us within ten (10) days of purchase or receipt as a gift.

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ACR MINI B300TM ILS H2ON EPIRB

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARA TITLE PAGE

Figure 1 ACR Mini B300TM ILS H2ON Outline Drawing 1

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 2 - 4

1.1 General 2

1.2 Purpose 2

1.3 Satellite Detection 2

1.4 Authorizations 2

Figure 2 Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) 3

1.5 Characteristics 3

1.6 Technical Data 4

SECTION 2 INSTALLATION 5

2.1 General 5

SECTION 3 OPERATION 5 - 6

3.1 General 5

3.2 Automatic Activation 5

3.3 Manual Activation 5

3.4 Deactivation 6

3.5 Operational Notes 6

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 6 - 8

4.1 General 6

4.2 Battery Check 6

4.3 Inspection Check 8

4.4 Periodic Operational Check 8

4.5 Packaging & Transportation 8

SECTION 5 TESTING 8 - 9

5.1 General 8

5.2 Operational Testing 8

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FIGURE 1: MINI B300TM ILS H2ON EPIRB

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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the MINI B300TM

ILS H2ON Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB - Class B) hereinafter referred

to as the Beacon. This section describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon (See Figure

1). You must add this device to your FCC ship station license if you have one.

1.2 PURPOSE

The Beacon is an item of survival equipment that is designed to be carried or on your person, so as

to be readily available in any emergency. It may also be used on the deck of vessels, on survival

craft, as well as attached to survival suits, etc. When turned “ON,” it transmits tone-modulated

signals (VHF) so that rescue aircraft or vessels equipped with suitable direction finding receiving

equipment can “home” to the transmitting unit. This Beacon meets FCC Rules for improved

satellite detection.

1.3 SATELLITE DETECTION

EPIRB use is directly affected by the COSPAS-SARSAT System. SARSAT is an acronym for

Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking. This international system has proven that satellites

can be used to detect distress alerts and to determine position from Class A and B EPIRBs.

COSPAS-SARSAT frequently plays a key role in many operational Search and Rescue decisions.

Since the first recorded rescue in 1982, over 10,000 persons have been rescued as a direct result of

SARSAT. These successes have brought more public awareness and an expanding growth in the

use of EPIRBs. (Satellite detection of this beacon will cease by 2009. See

www.acrelectronics.com for details.)

1.4 AUTHORIZATIONS

The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) EPIRB meets the

requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80.1055 as a Class "B" EPIRB,

for marine use.

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FIGURE 2: SATELLITE DETECTION

1.5 CHARACTERISTICS

The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON Beacon is an o-ring sealed battery operated unit. The beacon case,

with its external antenna is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case

assembly, which also contains the battery power supply.

An "ON-OFF" switch is installed on top of the Beacon, along with a light emitting diode (LED)

operation indicator, and also has an in-line speaker, which emits an audio warble whenever the

Beacon is transmitting. The audio sound is identical to the signal being transmitted. This sound

serves as an ALERT that the Beacon is on and directly indicates that the Beacon is functioning.

ACR designed the MINI B300TM ILS H2ON with an audible warble to help reduce the incidence

of accidental activation. The audible warble also allows you to self-test your beacon more

effectively. NEVER operationally test your Class B EPIRB except as noted in Section 5.2 of this

manual.

The Beacon may be stowed in your pocket, any convenient place, mounted in a special bracket

aboard a vessel, or stowed inside survival craft.

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1.6 TECHNICAL DATA

Pertinent technical data is listed below:

ITEM CHARACTERISTICS

Frequency 121.5 MHz

Power Output Minimum 75 mW during 24 hours operation

Operating Life 24 hours minimum at -10°, (-14°F) longer in temperate

climates

Battery Lithium battery, 6V Duracell DL223A, (or equivalent) sold

with beacon. Rated replacement life: 10 years or

immediately after extended use or emergency.

Emission Type A3X

Modulation Downward sweeping tone between 1600 and 300 Hz at 2 to

4 sweeps per second

Frequency Stability ± 3.5 KHz (Crystal controlled)

Operating Temperatures -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)

Activation Manual "ON-OFF" switch (P/N 2767 water activated)

Size 5.0" H x 2.6" W x 1.6" D (127mm x 66mm x 41mm)

excluding antenna

Weight 7.6 ounces (215 g)

Accessories MINI B300TM ILS H2ON Mounting Bracket,

(Optional) PN 9321

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SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION

2.1 GENERAL

The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON Beacon has been designed for multi-purpose installation for survival

use, personnel, rafts, floats and survival craft. It should be stowed on your persons, where it will

be readily available in an emergency, or mounted where easily accessible with the optional MINI

B300TM ILS H2ON Mounting Bracket (P/N 9321).

SECTION 3 - OPERATION

3.1 GENERAL

The MINI B300TM ILS H2ON beacon is designed to be manually deployed, and either

automatically or manually activated. The beacon should be hand held in a vertical orientation

(antenna up) to transmit effectively. No part of the antenna should be in contact with the water.

The beacon will float on it’s own, but not in the optimum transmission position. The beacon

features an antenna quick release trigger. Warning. Do not hold beacon near face or body while

releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys rapidly. The release trigger

holds the antenna down at the beacon’s side in the stowed position. When the beacon is switched

to the “ON” position the antenna will spring into an upright position. The antenna should then be

extended to its full length for optimum transmission performance. The beacon should be operated

in an area free of obstructions.

3.2 AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION

The beacon can be set to activate when in contact with water. To ready the beacon for this type of

operation several steps need to be taken. Warning. Do not hold beacon near face or body while

releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys rapidly. First, move switch to

“ON” position. This will release the antenna. The Beacon is now in the armed position. Second,

fold the antenna to the stowed position and manually recapture with the release trigger. The

release trigger will also engage the “ON” switch and hold its position. The beacon is now ready to

be carried in a pocket or mounted in a bracket.

When the upper portion of the beacon comes in contact with water, the beacon will begin to

transmit. Transmission is confirmed by the steady red LED and followed by the audio warble and

flashing red LED. To optimize signal performance, remove beacon from pocket or bracket.

Manually release the antenna to the upright position and extend to its full length.

3.3 MANUAL ACTIVATION

The beacon can be manually activated whether in the “OFF” position or in the “armed” position.

Manually activating the beacon requires repeated movement of the “ON-OFF” switch. Warning -

Do not hold beacon near face or body while releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded

and deploys rapidly.

From the “OFF” position, lift switch and move to the “ON” position. This will release the antenna

from the stowed position. Lift the switch again and move to the “OFF” then “ON” position again

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within 2 seconds. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed by a steady red LED and

followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Extend antenna to its full length.

From the armed position, manually release the antenna. Lift the switch and move to the “OFF”

then “ON” position again with in 2 seconds. The beacon will begin transmitting and is confirmed

by a steady red LED and followed by the audible warble and flashing red LED. Extend antenna to

its full length.

3.4 DEACTIVATION

The beacon should not be left in the armed position when it is not in use. Warning. Do not hold

beacon near face or body while releasing the antenna. Antenna is spring loaded and deploys

rapidly.To deactivate an armed beacon, manually release the antenna, lift the switch and move to

the “OFF” position.

3.5 OPERATIONAL NOTES

The EPIRB is designed to float on water but will operate best when held upright out of water. An

operational transmission on land should be conducted in an area free of obstructions, which could

absorb RF energy and limit radiation patterns.

Position the antenna straight up and extend (perpendicular to ground) and not pointing toward the

receiving station. Note that the radiation field null occurs directly off the end of the antenna.

Maintain a visual path where possible between the Beacon and the receiver, since beacons

characteristically transmit "line of sight". The Beacon transmits on 121.5 MHz.

SECTION 4 - MAINTENANCE

4.1 GENERAL

The Beacon has been designed for use with a minimum of maintenance required. A checklist is

given in this section, and when accomplished periodically, should help to assure emergency

operation and extended life use.

Caution: Perform all maintenance operations and checks within a screen room, if available, to

prevent inadvertent transmission of emergency signals. If a screen room is not available, use

caution in handling the Beacon during servicing to prevent signal transmission.

4.2 BATTERY CHECK AND SERVICE

1. See Section 5.2 for battery check. Replace Battery Pack immediately after extended use or

emergency.

2. All routine service must be carried out at ACR or by factory authorized personnel at

authorized service centers. In addition to replacing the battery, the o-rings will be replaced and

the EPIRB will be hydro statically re-certified. Please call ACR for the location of your nearest

authorized service center at least 30 days before expiration date. After the warranty period is

over, Battery replacement may be performed in the field. Follow the directions below.

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