B66ACR-RLB-33SShip Security Alert System

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S APPENDIX 1 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL ACR Y1-03-0180 PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1-03-0180 Rev. T1 ThunderBird S.S.A.S. Ship Security Alert System FCC Type Accepted Pending Model No. RLB-33S Product No. 2800 Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign 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] A Chelton Group company Y1-03-0180 Rev. T1 1 * * * WARNING * * * THIS BEACON IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS WHERE THE SECURITY OF YOUR VESSEL IS UNDER THREAT OR HAS BEEN COMPROMISED AND POLICE ACTION IS REQUIRED DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Y1-03-0180 Rev. T1 2 Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR ThunderBird 406 MHz Ship Security Alert System. (S.S.A.S.)The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the products we design and manufacture can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment. With proper care and maintenance, your S.S.A.S will be in service for years to come. ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the International Standard for Quality. This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the ThunderBird 406 MHz S.S.A.S., hereinafter referred to as the Beacon. This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon System. The FCC authorizes the use of 406 MHz Radio Beacon by any ship that is also equipped with a VHF Ship Station. This will make the 406 MHz Radio Beacon available for use on most U.S. ships and boats. Table of Contents 1.0 Registration............................................................................................................................3 2.0 False Alarms ..........................................................................................................................4 3.0 Installation .............................................................................................................................5 4.0 Operation ...............................................................................................................................10 5.0 Care and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................13 6.0 The COSPAS-SARSAT System............................................................................................14 7.0 Authorizations, specifications and warranty..........................................................................16 Figure 1 ..............................................................................................................................................16 Figure 2 ..............................................................................................................................................16 Figure 3 ..............................................................................................................................................18 Figure 4 ..............................................................................................................................................19 - 21 Figure 5 ..............................................................................................................................................22 Figure 6 ..............................................................................................................................................23 Figure 7 ..............................................................................................................................................24 Y1-03-0180 Rev. T1 3 SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS 1.1 Registration Importance It is imperative that the owner of this 406 MHz Beacon registers it with the National Authorities*. All 406 MHz Beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the Beacon based on the country in which the Beacon was purchased. Registration provides the security forces with up to date emergency contact information, which will speed up the launch of a rescue operation. The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists. Valuable resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms. For Beacons that are not registered, the National Authorities will not know who you are, what type of vessel you have, your homeport, or who has a copy of your float plan. This will delay the launch of a rescue operation. * National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for S.S.A.S Registration Database administration for the country the S.S.A.S is programmed for. 1.2 Where to register The owner of a 406 MHz Beacon (S.S.A.S) should register it with the National Authority of the vessels flagged state, regardless of where they operate. Each Beacon is programmed with a UIN for the country that the unit is shipped to, and will only be accepted for registration in that country. To verify the country, for which a Beacon is programmed, see the label with the UIN on the side of the unit. Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States. Beacons purchased outside the flagged state of the vessel can be reprogrammed by a properly equipped distributor for registration. 1.3 Registration in the United States It is the Owner’s responsibility to Register 406 MHz Beacons that are programmed for and purchased in the United States. The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The owner should complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics Warranty Card) and mail with the pre-addressed; p…

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FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S Attestation Statements: FCC Type Acceptance is hereby requested for ACR model RLB-33S (FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). The RLB-33S (SSAS) is actually our type approved model RLB-33 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB (FCC ID: B668L2ACR-RLB-33) incorporating certain functional changes required for service as SSAS. The EPIRB with the changes noted herein complies with the recently developed RTCM standard for SSAS (RTCM 110-2004/SC110-STD). That standard was developed to comply with new US Homeland Security requirements as a matter of some urgency. The new SSAS standard was developed within RTCM with oversight and participation by USCG, FCC, NOAA, AFRCC and major beacon manufacturers. The changes we made to our EPIRB for SSAS service are: a) The EPIRB 121.5 MHz homing transmitter is not allowed for SSAS, so that circuit has been deactivated. b) The EPIRB strobe light is not allowed for SSAS, so that circuit has been deactivated. c) An external antenna (which will be mounted on ships superstructure) is required, so the EPIRB integral antenna has been replaced with a 50Ω coax connector output. The type approval test report for RLB-33 EPIRB includes complete test data for 50Ω output and for integral antenna. d) The water sense contacts on the beacon have been adapted to provide for external activation required for SSAS. e) Labeling and manuals have been modified to reflect the above mentioned changes as required for SSAS. The R.F. and modulation circuits are unchanged from the type approved RLB-33. The complete type acceptance technical file for RLB-33 is on file at FCC (ref. ID B668L2ACR-RLB- 33) and is incorporated herein by reference. Details of the changes made to the RLB-33 EPIRB to adapt it for SSAS service and supporting test data are enclosed herewith for your review. Noting that the changes made to the EPIRB for SSAS service alters the beacon such that is no longer meets all the functional requirements for an EPIRB, we request a separate Type Approval certificate for RLB-33S under a waiver to the EPIRB rule 80.1101 to permit use as an SSAS. Please note that Circuit Diagrams ACR Y1-01-0638-1, RLB-33 Activation Circuit, RLB- 33S Activation Circuit, are hereby submitted as Proprietary data (pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules) with proprietary legend marked on the drawings.

July 21, 2004 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Equipment Approval Services P. O. Box 358315 Pittsburgh, PA 15251-5315 Ref.: FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S Subj: FCC Type Acceptance To Whom It May Concern: FCC Type Acceptance is hereby requested for ACR model RLB-33S (FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). The RLB-33S (SSAS) is actually our type approved model RLB-33 406 MHz Satellite EPIRB (FCC ID: B668L2ACR-RLB-33) incorporating certain functional changes required for service as SSAS. The EPIRB with the changes noted herein complies with the recently developed RTCM standard for SSAS (RTCM 110-2004/SC110-STD). That standard was developed to comply with new US Homeland Security requirements as a matter of some urgency. The new SSAS standard was developed within RTCM with oversight and participation by USCG, FCC, NOAA, AFRCC and major beacon manufacturers. The changes we made to our EPIRB for SSAS service are: a) The EPIRB 121.5 MHz homing transmitter is not allowed for SSAS, so that circuit has been deactivated. b) The EPIRB strobe light is not allowed for SSAS, so that circuit has been deactivated. c) An external antenna (which will be mounted on ships superstructure) is required, so the EPIRB integral antenna has been replaced with a 50Ω coax connector output. The type approval test report for RLB-33 EPIRB includes complete test data for 50Ω output and for integral antenna. d) The water sense contacts on the beacon have been adapted to provide for external activation required for SSAS. e) Labeling and manuals have been modified to reflect the above mentioned changes as required for SSAS. ACR Electronics, Inc. (A Chelton Group Company), 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 (954) 981-3333, e-mail: [email protected] , (Fax) (954) 983-5087, http://www.acrelectronics.com The R.F. and modulation circuits are unchanged from the type approved RLB-33. The complete type acceptance technical file for RLB-33 is on file at FCC (ref. ID B668L2ACR-RLB-33) and is incorporated herein by reference. Details of the changes made to the RLB-33 EPIRB to adapt it for SSAS service and supporting test data are enclosed herewith for your review. Noting that the changes made to the EPIRB for SSAS service alters the beacon such that is no longer meets all the functional requirements for an EPIRB, we request a separate Type Approval certificate for RLB-33S under a waiver to the EPIRB rule 80.1101 to permit use as an SSAS. Please note that Circuit Diagrams ACR Y1-01-0638-1, RLB-33 Activation Circuit, RLB-33S Activation Circuit, are hereby submitted as Proprietary data (pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules) with proprietary legend marked on the drawings. I certify that the data submitted with this application were taken at my direction and are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Our check in the amount of $675.00 is enclosed per your fee notice. Thank you for your kind attention in this matter. Very truly yours, ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. John F. Flood Vice President, Engineering Enclosures Type Acceptance Application for ACR RLB-33S Appendix 1: Product Support Manual Appendix 2: Circuit Diagrams Appendix 3: Label Drawings Appendix 4: Photographs Appendix 5: Test Data ACR Electronics, Inc. (A Chelton Group Company), 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645 (954) 981-3333, e-mail: [email protected] , (Fax) (954) 983-5087, http://www.acrelectronics.com

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S Confidentiality Request: ACR Electronics hereby requests that the Schematics submitted as part of the Type Acceptance Application for ACR model RLB-33S (FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S) Ship Security Alert System (SSAS) be considered Confidential and withheld from public inspection (pursuant to 47 CFR 0.459 of the FCC Rules). This Confidentiality Request applies to the Schematics included in Appendix 2: Circuit Diagrams. The following specific drawings (included in Appendix 2: Circuit Drawings) are hereby submitted as proprietary data and have a proprietary legend marked on them: • ACR Y1-01-0638-1 • RLB-33 Activation Circuit • RLB-33S Activation Circuit Confidentiality is requested for the drawings listed above on the basis that they contain trade secrets of ACR Electronics and technical data that is normally guarded from competitors. Furthermore, disclosure of this information could put ACR Electronics at a competitive disadvantage.

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S APPENDIX 4 PHOTOGRAPHS Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190002.JPG RLB-33S System Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190019.JPG RLB-33S System: Beacon Removed Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190013.JPG RLB-33S: Side View Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190007.JPG RLB-33S: Mounting Bracket Back Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190020.JPG RLB-33S: Beacon Front View Page 1 of 1 7/20/2004 file://C:\Data\Projects\SSAS\TA%20Testing\FCC\P7190022.JPG RLB-33S: Beacon Side View

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S APPENDIX 3 LABEL DRAWINGS +
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T E S T L E D L E D R E A D Y © ACR Electronics, Inc. O pera tion:48 hrs @-25 o C (-13 o F ) to +55 o C (+130 o F ) S torage: -25 o C (-13 o F ) to +70 o C (+158 o F ) S ee ma nua l for proper ca re C ons ulter le ma nuel pour une bonne ma nipula tion R epla ce a fter us e or by da te s hown R epla cer a pr s us a ge ou pa r la da te indiqu + L i - S E RV IC E S TAT IO N DE C AL H E R E L E D L E D CONF I RM GPS L AT / L ON © ACR Electronics, Inc.




U IN B E AC O N DE C AL H E R E SIn the U. A. : T he owner of this Device mus t regis ter the U IN code conta ined on this la bel M/ N R L B -3 2 C a t . I FCC ID:B66 ACR-RLB-33S S a fe compa s s dis ta nce 1 m (3. 3 ft) Dis ta nce de s ret compa s 1 m Wa rra nty v oid if opened G ua ra ntie a nullée en c a s d ́ouv erture M/N R L B -33S P /N 2800 Top Cap Bottom Case

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S APPENDIX 3 LABEL DRAWINGS UIN BEACON DECAL HERE In the U.S.A.: The owner of this Device must register the UIN code contained on this label FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S Safe compass distance 1 m (3.3 ft) Distance de sûreté compas 1 m Warranty void if opened Guarantie anullée en cas d ́ouverture M/N RLB-33S P/N 2800 Operation:48 hrs @-25 o C (-13 o F) to +55 o C (+130 o F) Storage: -25 o C (-13 o F) to +70 o C (+158 o F) See manual for proper care Consulter le manuel pour une bonne manipulation Replace after use or by date shown Replacer aprés usage ou par la date indiqué + Li - SERVICE STATION DECAL HERE A1-20-1242 A1-20-1241 A1-20-1244 ✹ ✹ LED ✹ LED CONFIRM GPS LAT/LONG ©ACR Electronics, Inc. eeee ➤ ➤➤ +  - eee ✹ TEST LED ©ACR Electronics, Inc. A1-20-1240 READY

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FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S Operational Description: Refer to schematic diagrams in Appendix 2. This section describes the technical differences between the RLB-33S and the RLB-33. Refer to Type Acceptance Application for ACR/RLB-32/33, Section 3.0 for a detailed technical description of the RLB-33. The RLB-33S is identical to the RLB-33 except for minor changes of the activation circuit required for SSAS beacons. These changes include adding a latch to the activation circuit, removing the integral antenna to provide a 50 Ohm coaxial output, and removal of the strobe and 121.5 MHz circuitry. Each of these changes will be described in detail below. The RTCM Recommended Standards for SSAS requires external activation switches and a latching activation circuit internal to the beacon. This latching function is accomplished by adding Q15-0638-1 and U8-0638-1 to the RLB-33 control circuitry. Refer to schematics “RLB-33 Activation Circuit” and “RLB-33S Activation Circuit” in Appendix 2 for details. A strobe and a 121.5 MHz transmitter are not allowed in SSAS beacons. Therefore the circuitry used to generate strobe and 121.5 MHz signal on the RLB-33 is deactivated on the RLB-33S. This includes the 121.5 MHz Crystal (Y3-0638-), the oscillator (Q12- 0638-) and amplifiers (Q13-0638- and Q11-0638-). These requirements were fulfilled by hardware modification only. Refer to the marked-up schematic Y1-01-0638-1 in Appendix 2 for details of the strobe and 121.5 MHz transmitter changes. The removal of the 121.5 MHZ transmitter and the requirement for a 50 Ohm output eliminates the need for the antenna coupler. Q3-0635 and U5-0635 already provide the required 50 Ohm 406 MHz output. Refer to the marked-up schematic Y1-01-0638-1 in Appendix 2 for details of the antenna coupler changes. The microprocessor (U1-0638-1) code was modified only as required for SSAS beacons: required message coding and the elimination of audio beeps indicating transmission. The message coding changes are detailed in Table 1 below: changed 4 bit word to code for SSAS and 1 bit to indicate no 121.5 MHz transmitter. No other software changes that affect the modulated signal of the transmitter were made. TABLE 1: CODING CHANGES ACR Model Number Beacon Type Protocol Code Bits 37-40 Supplementary Data (121.5 MHz) Bit 112 RLB-33 EPIRB “0110” “1” RLB-33S SSAS “1100” “0” Each active device and its function are listed in Table 2. Frequency stability: The 406 MHz carrier is phase locked to a high stability oven controlled oscillator as required by the Cospas-Sarsat system. (This is identical to the RLB-33.) Suppression of spurious radiation: Spurious radiation is suppressed by means of power supply decoupling (various capacitors and inductors) and low phase noise oscillators. (This is identical to the RLB-33.) Modulation limitation: Limitations to the modulation of the 406 MHz signal consists of a current source provided by resistors (R6, R7, R11, and R12-0636). These resistors limit the current into the phase lock loop detector circuit (SH2-0636) and the currents set the level of modulation. (This is identical to the RLB-33.) Power limitation: A regulated control voltage limits the maximum power output of the 406 MHz amplifier (U5-0635). Under best battery voltage, maximum power is limited to 7.9W. (This is identical to the RLB-33.)

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S Parts List: FUNCTION OF ACTIVE ELEMENTS DESIGNATOR FUNCTION U1,2-0635 VOLT REG., MIC2954 U3-0635 VOLT REG., LP2980 U5-0635 PWR AMP., M687321 Q1,7,8,9-0635 XSTR SWITCH, MMBT2907 Q2,4,5-0635 XSTR SWITCH, MMBT3904 Q3-0635 RF AMP, NE85633 Q6-0635 P-FET, SWITCH, RFD1505SM U1A,B;U2A,B-0636 D FLIP-FLOP, MC74VHC74A U3,7,8-0636 XOR, NC7SZ86 U4A,B,C,D-0636 AND, MC74VHC00A U5-0636 RF AMP, HP2111 U6-0636 PRESCALER, MC12080D U9-0636 OVENIZED OSCILLATO Q1-0636 VCO, MMBR521LT U1-0638-1 MICROPROCESSOR, PIC16C57A U2-0638-1 EEPROM, X24C01 U3-0638-1 VOLT REG, MAX667 U4,5,8-0638-1 NAND, MC14011UBD U7-0638-1 VOLT SUPERVISOR, MAX809 Q1,2-0638-1 XSTR SWITCH, MMBT3906 Q3,4,5,6,7,15-0638-1 XSTR SWITCH, MMBT3904 Q8-0638-1 XSTR SWITCH, MMBT2222A Q9-0638-1 PHOTODETECTOR, QSC112 U6-0638-1 MICROPROCESSOR, PIC16C622 Q10-0638-1 VOLT REG, CMPT930

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S Tune-Up Procedures: There is no tuning required.

FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S TYPE ACCEPTANCE APPLICATION FOR ACR/RLB-33S ACR ELECTRONICS, INC. 5757 RAVENSWOOD ROAD FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 +1 (954) 981-3333 +1 (954) 983-5087 FAX FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 2 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR TYPE ACCEPTANCE......................... 2 3.0 DOCUMENTS .................................................................................................................. 3 4.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 3 5.0 PHOTOGRAPHS ............................................................................................................. 5 6.0 REQUIRED TEST DATA.................................................................................................. 5 TABLES TABLE 1: CODING CHANGES .................................................................................................. 4 TABLE 2: FUNCTION OF ACTIVE ELEMENTS...................................................................... 5 APPENDICES APPENDIX 1: PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL APPENDIX 2: CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS APPENDIX 3: LABEL DRAWINGS APPENDIX 4: PHOTOGRAPHS APPENDIX 5: TEST DATA Written By: Bryan French Signed: _______________________ Title: Electronics Engineer FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 2 1.0 INTRODUCTION This report contains the required information and test data for Type Acceptance Approval for the ACR/RLB-33S 406 MHz Ship Security Alert System (SSAS). The ACR/RLB- 33S meets all the current RTCM and COSPAS-SARSSAT requirements for a 406 MHz SSAS beacon. The ACR/RLB-33S is identical to the previously Type Approved ACR/RLB-33 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) except for differences in the activation circuit required for SSAS. The FCC ID for the ACR/RLB-33 is B668L2ACR-RLB-33. The differences between the ACR/RLB-33S and the ACR/RLB-33 will be detailed in this document. 2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR TYPE ACCEPTANCE (Per 47 CFR Ch. I, 2.1033(c), (For a Part 80, Subpart V, 80.1061 device.)) (1) Name and Address of Applicant: ACR Electronics, Inc. (manufacturer) 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 (2) Identification of Equipment: 406 MHz SSAS FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S Model: RLB-33S (3) Installation and operating instructions: Appendix 1 (4) Type of Emission: 16K0G1D (5) Frequency Range: 406.028 MHz ±0.001 MHz (6) Range of Output Power: 5 W ± 2 dB (7) Maximum Output Power: 7.9 W (8) DC Voltages and Currents: 8.2 V, 2.0 A @ U5-0635 (9) Tune-Up Procedures: There is no tuning required. An RLB-33 required tuning only for the 121.5 MHz output, which is eliminated for the RLB-33S. (10) Schematic Diagrams: Appendix 2 Technical Description: Section 4.0 FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 3 (11) Label drawings: Appendix 3. (12) Photographs: Section 5.0 (13) Digital Modulation: The modulation for the 406 MHz signal passes through a one pole RC filter provided by R11-0636, R12-0636 and C16-0636. The purpose for this filter is to provide the rise and fall times (150 μs nominal) for the modulating data. This provides the necessary filtering of the 400 baud data to ensure that spectral mask requirements are met. (This is identical to the RLB-33.) (14) The required test data is summarized in Section 6.0. Paragraphs (15), (16), and (17) of section 2.1033(c) are not applicable. 3.0 DOCUMENTS (Included Herein by Reference) (1) Type Acceptance Application for ACR/RLB-33 (FCC ID: B668L2ACR-RLB-33) (2) RTCM Recommended Standards for Ship Security Alert Systems (SSAS) Using the Cospas-Sarsat Satellite System (RTCM Paper 110-2004/SC110-STD, Dated 4 June 2004) 4.0 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION (Per 47 CFR Ch. I, 2.1033(c)(10)) Refer to schematic diagrams in Appendix 2. This section describes the technical differences between the RLB-33S and the RLB-33. Refer to Type Acceptance Application for ACR/RLB-32/33, Section 3.0 for a detailed technical description of the RLB-33. The RLB-33S is identical to the RLB-33 except for minor changes of the activation circuit required for SSAS beacons. These changes include adding a latch to the activation circuit, removing the integral antenna to provide a 50 Ohm coaxial output, and removal of the strobe and 121.5 MHz circuitry. Each of these changes will be described in detail below. The RTCM Recommended Standards for SSAS requires external activation switches and a latching activation circuit internal to the beacon. This latching function is accomplished by adding Q15-0638-1 and U8-0638-1 to the RLB-33 control circuitry. Refer to schematics “RLB-33 Activation Circuit” and “RLB-33S Activation Circuit” in Appendix 2 for details. FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 4 A strobe and a 121.5 MHz transmitter are not allowed in SSAS beacons. Therefore the circuitry used to generate strobe and 121.5 MHz signal on the RLB-33 is deactivated on the RLB-33S. This includes the 121.5 MHz Crystal (Y3-0638-), the oscillator (Q12- 0638-) and amplifiers (Q13-0638- and Q11-0638-). These requirements were fulfilled by hardware modification only. Refer to the marked-up schematic Y1-01-0638-1 in Appendix 2 for details of the strobe and 121.5 MHz transmitter changes. The removal of the 121.5 MHZ transmitter and the requirement for a 50 Ohm output eliminates the need for the antenna coupler. Q3-0635 and U5-0635 already provide the required 50 Ohm 406 MHz output. Refer to the marked-up schematic Y1-01-0638-1 in Appendix 2 for details of the antenna coupler changes. The microprocessor (U1-0638-1) code was modified only as required for SSAS beacons: required message coding and the elimination of audio beeps indicating transmission. The message coding changes are detailed in Table 1 below: changed 4 bit word to code for SSAS and 1 bit to indicate no 121.5 MHz transmitter. No other software changes that affect the modulated signal of the transmitter were made. TABLE 1: CODING CHANGES ACR Model N…

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FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S APPENDIX 5 TEST DATA FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 5-1 REQUIRED TEST DATA (Per 47 CFR Ch I, 2.1033(c)(14)) 406 MHz Test Data Cross Reference ACR/RLB-32/33 T/A APPLICATION, APPENDIX 6: RTCM RECOMMENDED INTESPACE FCC REF. STANDARDS FOR SSAS TEST REPORT 2.1046 4.2.2 Output Power pg. 8 2.1047 4.2.4 Data Encoding pg. 10 4.2.5 Modulation pg. 10 2.1049 4.2.1 Occupied Bandwidth pg. 10 2.1051, 2.1053 4.2.3 Spurious Emissions pg. 10 2.1055 4.2.1 Frequency Stability pg. 10 2.057 4.2.3 Frequency Spectrum pg. 10 SSAS Specific Test Data: See Table 5-1 below FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 5-2 TABLE 5-1: SSAS SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RTCM Standards for SSAS Paragraph Requirement Units Test Results Comments 4.2.6 SSAS Digital Message √ √ See printout for Self- Test (pg. 5-5) and Live (pg. 5-6) bursts 4.3.1.1 Unit is always in one of 4 operational states √ √ 4.3.1.1, a) Meets OFF state requirements √ √ 4.3.1.1, b) Meets READY state requirements √ √ 4.3.1.1, c) Meets ON state requirements √ √ 4.3.1.1, d) Meets SELF-TEST state requirements √ √ 4.3.1.2 Unit can be placed in OFF, READY, or SELF-TEST states by switch directly on it √ √ 3-Way thumb switch 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2 Unit can be placed in ON state only when in READY state and remotely activated √ √ 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2 Unit cannot be activated by controls directly on it √ √ 4.3.1.2 Unit deactivated only by control directly on it √ √ Deactivated only by placing thumb switch in Off position 4.3.1.2 Controls clearly and durably marked √ √ 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2 Controls designed to prevent inadvertent activation √ √ 4.3.1.2 SSAS has at least two remote activation points √ √ Two switches supplied by ACR with each unit 4.3.1.2 Unit latches ON √ √ See schematics, Appendix 2 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2 Activation points require two independent mechanical actions √ √ Lift cover and press button 4.3.1.2, 4.3.2 Activation points protected against inadvertent activation √ √ Spring-loaded cover must be lifted 4.3.1.2 Tuning not required to send security alert √ √ 4.3.1.2 No alarm or indication of activation on ship √ √ 4.3.1.3 Indicators observable to operator with physical access √ √ FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 5-3 RTCM Standards for SSAS Paragraph Requirement Units Test Results Comments 4.3.1.3 Indicators do not attract attention unnecessarily √ √ 4.3.1.3 No acoustic output devices for READY or ON states √ √ Buzzer for SELF- TEST only 4.3.1.3 Indicator for ON state on the unit √ √ Flashing red LED 4.3.1.3 Indicator for READY state on the unit √ √ “│” symbol on thumb switch 4.3.1.3 Indicator for SELF-TEST state on the unit √ √ Buzzer, red and green LED sequence 4.3.2 Modes of operation not apparent from remote activation points √ √ 4.3.2 Unit can not be accidentally activated or deactivated by normal maritime environment √ √ 4.3.2 After activation, the unit does not transmit until one repetition period has elapsed, then transmits immediately √ √ 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST tests battery √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST tests 406 MHz RF output √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST tests availability of navigation input √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST tests phase lock of 406 MHz PLL √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST is functional throughout operating temperature range √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST digital message √ √ See printout for Self- Test burst (pg. 5-5) 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST switch has separate position √ √ Thumb switch in vertical position 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST switch returns from test position √ √ Thumb switch is spring-loaded 4.3.2.1 SELF-TEST performance over temperature √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB-33S 5-4 RTCM Standards for SSAS Paragraph Requirement Units Test Results Comments 4.3.3.2 Battery Lifetime √ √ See ACR/RLB- 32/33 T/A APPLICATION 4.3.3.3 Ease of battery replacement √ √ 4.3.3.3 Batt…

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