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PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL
GLOBALFIX™ V4
406 MHz GPS EPIRB //
Model No.: RLB-41
Product No.: 2830, 2831
Y1-03-0280 Rev. B
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale // FL 33312-6645
Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333
Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087
www.ACRARTEX.com
OWNER___________________________________________
VESSEL___________________________________________
RADIO CALL SIGN___________________________________
MMSI______________________________________________
EPIRB UIN__________________________________________
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- Page 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL GLOBALFIX™ V4 406 MHz GPS EPIRB // Model No.: RLB-41 Product No.: 2830, 2831 Y1-03-0280 Rev. B ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale // FL 33312-6645 Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.ACRARTEX.com...
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Page 2: Emergency Use
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY EMERGENCY USE LEGEND: Green LED Flash Red LED Flash Strobe Flash P a g e... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS EMERGENCY USE ........................... 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ..........................3 REGISTRATION ............................4 HOW RESCUE BEACONS WORK ......................4 ANATOMY OF YOUR BEACON ......................... 5 OPERATING YOUR BEACON ........................6 INSTALLING THE BEACON ........................10 MAINTAINING THE BEACON ........................13 APPENDIX A –... -
Page 4: Registration
REGISTRATION As the owner of this 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), you are required by law to register your beacon with the EPIRB National Authority of your country — and update that registration every two years. To find your country’s national authority visit www.acrartex.com/support/registrations. -
Page 5: Anatomy Of Your Beacon
ANATOMY OF YOUR BEACON 1. Antenna 2. Activation Button 3. Self-Test Button 4. Witness Tab 5. Wrist Strap 6. Internal GPS 7. User Replaceable battery 10-year service life (replacement battery part number 1104) 8. Lanyard Spool For securing EPIRB when activated to prevent it from floating away 9. -
Page 6: Operating Your Beacon
OPERATING YOUR BEACON WARNING: This 406 MHz transmitter is authorized for use, only during situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty. Category I Beacons: Category I beacons are designed to be automatically deployed and activated in the event of a vessel sinking. A category I beacon may also be manually activated while in or out of its bracket. - Page 7 WARNING: If deactivation should fail, remove the bottom screw holding the battery to the unit, and separate the battery from the main body of the EPIRB to disable the unit. Return the beacon to ACR Electronics for service. P a g e...
- Page 8 When activating and deploying your beacon in an emergency: DO NOT activate the beacon if you have any other means of self-rescue DO NOT operate the beacon while hand held, if at all possible DO NOT cover the GPS receiver of the beacon with your hands DO NOT hold or clutch the beacon by the antenna DO NOT...
- Page 9 LED indication of activation and GPS fix When the beacon is activated and a good GPS fix is acquired, the data is included in the digital message of the next 406 MHz transmission. The RED flashing LED changes to a GREEN flashing LED when GPS coordinates have been successfully downloaded and are sent.
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Page 10: Installing The Beacon
INSTALLING THE BEACON Step 1: Determine a suitable mounting location Locate the beacon in a readily accessible location that is protected from outside influences. The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the total installation. Hazards to avoid when selecting a mounting location: - Vibration - Exposure to the elements, especially sun - Possibility of impact from hatches, gear or personnel... - Page 11 Step 2: Mount the bracket Category I bracket mounting: To access the bracket’s five pre-drilled mounting holes, remove the bracket’s lid by turning the spring loaded knob on the lid 1/4 turn counterclockwise and pulling. The lid will lift away from the top of the base and disengage at the bottom of the base.
- Page 12 Category II bracket mounting: The mounting location must be easily accessible for manual deployment and performance of required maintenance and functionality tests. Typical locations include near the helm station or just inside the companionway door. To use the bracket’s three pre-drilled screw holes, first remove the beacon from the bracket by pressing the release and pulling the beacon bottom forward (see illustration below).
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Page 13: Maintaining The Beacon
Wipe the beacon and mounting bracket with a damp cloth to remove any residue. Carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks and immediately contact ACR Electronics Technical Service at +1 (954) 981-3333 if any cracks are detected. - Page 14 To remove the expired HydroFix HRU When opening the lid of the Category 1 bracket, note that the beacon is installed with the buttons facing outward. Pull the beacon with steady pressure from the bracket. Do not get beacon wet while it is out of the bracket. The HydroFix HRU has a keying feature that locks it to the bracket.
- Page 15 To install the new HydroFix HRU Apply pressure to the ejection spring and hold it flat against the bracket. With your free hand place the new HydroFix HRU into the key way in the 5 o’clock position and rotate clockwise to the 7 o’clock position. Slowly remove pressure from the ejection spring.
- Page 16 5. Extended GPS test The beacon may be further tested for GPS functionality once every six weeks up to a maximum of 84 times in the 10 year lifetime of the battery. This test is not necessary at any time in the life of the beacon, but is made available in the event that the beacon owner wishes to verify internal GPS engine viability.
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Page 17: Appendix A - Technical Specifications
7. Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in the information provided on your registration form. If you are transferring the beacon to a new owner, you are required to provide the national authority with the name and address of the new owner. -
Page 18: Appendix B - Beacon Usage Limitations / Operational Scenarios
Light color White Output power 1 cd (effective candela) Flash rate 20-30/ min Range 360º visibility GENERAL Accessories Category I Mounting bracket, P/N 2832 Category II Mounting bracket, P/N 2833 HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU) kit, P/N 9490.1 Approvals ... -
Page 19: Appendix C - Warranty, Notices
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR. -
Page 20: Imo Shore Based Maintenance Statement
IMO SHORE BASED MAINTENANCE STATEMENT IMO Guidelines on Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) of EPIRBs. All new EPIRBs manufactured by ACR Electronics, Inc. shall be tested and approved as required by SOLAS reg.IV/15.9.2 as amended, in accordance with MSC/Circ.1039 “Guidelines for Shore-based maintenance (SBM) of satellite EPIRBs”...
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HELLO MY BATTIERY IS A 2017 WHEN DOES IT NEED TO BE REPLACE
The battery of the ACR Electronics GLOBALFIX V4 should be replaced 10 years from the date of manufacture, unless the vessel has a mandated service interval shorter than this (e.g., 5 years for SOLAS vessels) or by the expiry date on the beacon, whichever comes first. Additionally, the battery must be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the self-test. Certain vessels requiring Shore Based Maintenance must have the battery replaced by a certified facility.
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