ACR Electronics SR-102 User Manual

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Rev. B

SR-102Ô

Product No. 2726A

GMDSS 16/6 Survival Radio

ACR Electronics, Inc.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO.................................................... 1

1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 2

2.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 3

2.1 This Manual.................................................................................. 3

2.2 Purpose ....................................................................................... 3

2.3 Authorization ............................................................................... 3

2.4 Carriage Requirements..................................................................... 3

3.0 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................. 4

FIGURE 2: ACR/16/6 GMDSS CONTROL PANEL........................................... 4

3.1 Operating Controls ......................................................................... 4

3.2 Operating Indicators ........................................................................ 4

4.0 OPERATION ......................................................................................... 5

4.1 Channel 16 Operation ...................................................................... 5

4.2 Channel 6 Operation ....................................................................... 5

4.3 Battery Save Feature ...................................................................... 5

5.0 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................6-8

5.1 Installation.................................................................................... 6

5.2 Mandatory Testing........................................................................6-7

5.3 Visual Inspection............................................................................ 7

FIGURE 3: CONTROL PANEL PROTECTIVE COVER ..................................... 8

6.0 BATTERY INFORMATION .................................................................. 9-10

FIGURE 4: BATTERY REPLACEMENT ........................................................ 9

6.1 Battery Options.............................................................................10

6.1.1 Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) ...............................10

6.1.2 MaxCapÔ Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067)..........10

6.2 How to Replace the Battery Pack .......................................................10

7.0 DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS .......................................................... 10-12

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FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO

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1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATING FREQUENCY

CHAN

16 156.800 Distress Calling
6 156.300 Communications/USCG

TRANSMITTER

Power Output (ERP) 500 mW ±2.5 dB
Frequency Control Quartz Crystal (±.001%)
Modulation Type Phase
Max. Modulation ±5 kHz
Audio Bandwidth 300/2500 Hz

RECEIVER

Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) 1.0mV
Audio Output 300 mW

BATTERY

Type Primary, Lithium
Storage Life 10 Years
Operating Life under typical 8 hours @ -20°C

duty cycle of 1:9

(i.e. 6 sec Tx, 6 sec Rx, 48 sec stand by)

FREQUENCY (MHz) FUNCTION

SERVICE CONDITIONS

Temperature -20°C to +50°C
Altitude 0 to 40,000 ft/0 to 12000 m
Water Resistance 3 Meter Depth, Max up to 5 minutes

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Dimensions (Less Antenna)

Height 7.6 in/19.3 cm

Width 2.6 in/ 6.6 cm
Thickness 1.7 in/4.3 cm
Antenna 11.5 in/29.2 cm
Weight (includes Battery) 1.1 lb/0.5 kg

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2.0 INTRODUCTION

2.1 THIS MANUAL

2.1.1 This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and

performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2726A 16/6 Survival Craft
Portable Two-Way Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual
in its entirety. A photocopy of the suggested procedures for distress communications
outlined in section 7.0 should be kept with each radiotelephone to aid the designated
operator maximize the intelligibility and success of his radio distress request.

2.2 PURPOSE

2.2.1 The 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone is intended to be used

for on-scene emergency communications between survival craft and ship, and survival
craft and rescue units. The radio is equipped with a 5 year lithium survival battery pack
which is user replaceable. With the lithium battery pack installed, the unit meets all IMO,
SOLAS and FCC requirements for survival craft two-way VHF transceivers. An optional
rechargeable MaxCapÔ battery pack is also available.

2.3 AUTHORIZATION

2.3.1 This radio is FCC Type Accepted and GMDSS listed (FCC Part 80.1101) as a survival

craft two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus which complies with the 1988 GMDSS
SOLAS amendments. To install the radio on a survival craft, the host ship must have a
valid Ship Station License as required by law. To obtain an application for an FCC Ship
Station License (U.S. ships), the user should contact the nearest FCC office.

2.4 CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS

2.4.1 The following carriage requirements apply to all relevant SOLAS ships built on or after

February 1, 1992, and to all relevant SOLAS ships as of February 1, 1995. Any vessel
may voluntarily carry any number of two-way VHF radiotelephones provided it maintains
a valid Ship Station License:

1. A minimum number of two (2) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for
SOLAS cargo ships of between 300-500 gross tons.

2. A minimum number of three (3) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for
SOLAS passenger ships and SOLAS cargo ships of 500 or more gross tons.

Note: These carriage requirements are subject to change. For the latest information, please
refer to International Maritime Organization (IMO).

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