jotron Tron 60S, Tron 60GPS User Manual

USERS MANUAL

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AMENDMENT RECORDS

Amend­ment no

By Date Page(s) Vers. Reason for change

1 TH 23.12.2010 Total 32 A New Manual

2 TH 25.02.2011 Ch. 3.1.2 B Changed battery

info

3 TH 18.04.2011 Page 13-29 C Re-arranged pic-

tures/drawings

4 TH 19.09.2011 Page 15,

22-25

D Info update

5 BR 10.11.2011 Page 24 E Info update on test

6 TH 20.01.2012 Page 16-18,

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F Update text and

images

7 ØE 08.02.2012 6,16, 18, 20,

22 and 24

G Update text

8 TH H Text and pictures

9 FIT 22.05.2012 6, 12, 16, 18,

26, 29-30

I Updated text

10 BR 26.06.2012 6, 16 J Battery info and

EPIRB registration

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EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com

ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS

BAUD

Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second)

BIT

Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded value

BPS

Bits Per Second

COSPAS

COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the
Search of Vessels in Distress)

EPIRB

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)

The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which consists of orbiting satellites, a
network of ground control stations, and user positioning and navigation equip­ment. The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital
planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth.

IEC

International Electro-technical Commission

IMO

International Maritime Organization

IBRD

International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database

ITU

International Telecommunication Union

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LED

Light Emitting Diode

LUT

Local User Terminal (Ground Station)

MCA

Marine and Coastguard Agency (UK)

MCC

Mission Control Centre

NOAA

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)

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. 1039 guidelines for
Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if:

Passenger ships (> 12 passengers) and cargo ships (> 300GT) engaged in Inter­national voyages, shall perform SBM as follows:

• Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery Label,
whichever is first

• When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national require­ments

VHF

Very High Frequency -A set of frequencies in the 30-300MHz region.

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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. Jotron AS
does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the de­scribed product.

WARNING / IMPORTANT

Jotron AS is a prime manufacturer of safety equipment designed for rescue of
human lives and their property. For safety equipment to be effective in line with
the design parameters it is important that they are handled, stowed and main­tained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Jotron AS can not be
held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment
or breach of laid down procedures or for failure of any specific component or
other parts of the equipment.

The chapter covering battery replacement is added for information only. Jotron
AS does not take any responsibility for improper disassembling/assembling of
the beacon. We strongly recommend all service to be done by authorized Jotron
AS agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron AS agents have the necessary
equipment and education to test the operational functions of the beacon. Non­original maintenance and/or service parts may destroy the equipment function
and performance.

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BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET

PRODUCT NAME:

Energizer Battery

TYPE NO.:

L91 Volts: 1.5

TRADE NAMES:

ULTIMATE (L91)

APPROXIMATE WEIGHT:

14.5 g

CHEMICAL SYSTEM:

Lithium/Iron Disulfide

DESIGNED FOR RECHARGE:

No

HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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 irritation.
Skin Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause skin irritation.
Eye Contact: Contents of an open battery can cause severe irritation.

FIRST AID MEASURES

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting or give food or drink. Seek medical attention
immediately. CALL NATIONAL BATTERY INGESTION HOTLINE for advice and
follow-up (202-625-3333) collect day or night.
Inhalation: Provide fresh air and seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and wash skin with soap and wa­ter.
Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes thoroughly with water for at least 15 min­utes, lifting upper and lower lids, until no evidence of the chemical remains. Seek
medical attention.

Note: Carbon black is listed as a possible carcinogen by International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

In case of fire where lithium batteries are present, flood area with water or
smother with a Class D fire extinguishant appropriate for lithium metal, such as
Lith-X. Water may not extinguish burning batteries but will cool the adjacent
batteries and control the spread of fire. Burning batteries will burn themselves
out. Virtually all fires involving lithium batteries can be controlled by flooding

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with water. However, the contents of the battery will react with water and form
hydrogen gas. In a confined space, hydrogen gas can form an explosive mixture.
In this situation, smothering agents are recommended. A smothering agent will
extinguish burning lithium batteries.

Emergency Responders should wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Burn­ing lithium-iron disulfide batteries produce toxic and corrosive lithium hydroxide
fumes and sulfur dioxide gas.

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.

Mechanical Containment: If potting or sealing the battery in an airtight or wa­tertight container is required, consult your Energizer Battery Manufacturing, Inc.
representative for precautionary suggestions. Do not obstruct safety release
vents on batteries. Encapsulation of batteries will not allow cell venting and can
cause high pressure rupture.

Handling: Accidental short circuit for a few seconds will not seriously affect the
battery. Prolonged short circuit will cause the battery to lose energy, generate
significant heat and can cause the safety release vent to open. Sources of short
circuits include jumbled batteries in bulk containers, metal jewelry, metal cov­ered tables or metal belts used for assembly of batteries into devices. Damaging
a lithium battery may result in an internal short circuit.

• The contents of an open battery, including a vented battery, when exposed
to water, may result in a fire and/or explosion. Crushed or damaged batteries
may result in a fire.

• If soldering or welding to the battery is required, consult your Energizer rep­resentative for proper precautions to prevent seal damage or short circuit.

Charging: This battery is manufactured in a charged state. It is not designed for
recharging. Recharging can cause battery leakage or, in some cases, high pres­sure rupture. Inadvertent charging can occur if a battery is installed backwards.

Labeling: If the Energizer label or package warnings are not visible, it is impor­tant to provide a package and/or device label stating:

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- WARNING:

Battery can explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassem­bled, charged, or exposed to water, fire or high temperature. Where accidental
ingestion of small batteries is possible, the label should include:

- WARNING:

(1) Keep away from small children. If swallowed, promptly see doctor. Battery can
explode or leak and cause burns if installed backwards, disassembled, charged,
or exposed to water, fire or high temperature.

TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD

DATE N/T/B SIGN INSP

N= New EPIRB installed, T= Test, B= New battery

TEST OF RADIO EQUIPMENT

Monthly:

Float-free and manual EPIRBs to be checked using the means provided for
testing on the equipment. Check data for periodical maintenance requirement
for float-free EPIRB.

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). Use any means at your disposal to make contact.

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Switch off the distress alarm by de-activating your EPIRB, as soon as possible.

If your beacon is activated in a non-distress situation or a distress situation
which has been resolved and you no longer require assistance, contact the
nearest search and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available
with the following information:

• Beacon ID number (15 character UIN):

• Position (At time of activation):

• Date of Activation:

• Time of Activation (Time zone):

• Duration of Activation:

• Beacon marke and model:

• Vessel Name/lD:

• Circumstances/cause (if known):

USA

The United States search and rescue authority is the U.S. Coast Guard. The pri­mary points of
contact are:

Pacific Ocean Area
USCG Pacific Area Command Centre
Tel: [phone]

Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico Area
USCG Atlantic Area Command Centre
Tel: [phone]

From Any Location
USCG Headquarters Command Centre
Tel: [phone]

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 12

1.1 TRON 60S/ GPS 12

1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 13

1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION 13

1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 14

1.2.3 EPIRB REGISTRATION 15

2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 18

2.1 GENERAL 18

2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER 18

2.3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 18

2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 18

2.5 BRACKETS 19

2.5.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 19

2.5.2 MANUAL BRACKET MB-60 19

3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 20

3.1 GENERAL 20

3.1.1 MAIN MODULE WITH ANTENNA 20

3.1.2 BATTERY PACK 20

4 INSTALLATION 21

4.1 BRACKETS 21

4.1.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 21

4.1.2 MANUAL BRACKET MB-60 22

4.1.3 MOUNTING THE FB-60/MB-60 BRACKETS 22

5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 23

5.1 MANUAL OPERATION 23

5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET 23

5.1.2 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 24

5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-60 25

5.3 TEST 25