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USERS MANUAL www.jotron.com Tron 40VDR Float Free Emergency Transmitter with VDR 2 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A MANUAL OPERATION AND ACTIVATION It is not recommended to operate the beacon inside a life raft or under a cover or canopy. Do NOT tie the lanyard to the ship in distress, as this will prevent the unit to functioning if the ship sinks. 1. Remove the locking pin from bracket cover 2. Remove the cover 3. Take out the EPIRB from the bracket 4. Break the seal and pull the locking pin holding the main activator switch 5. Push slider to move switch to ON position (the switch is spring-loaded and will automatically go to the ON position) 6. Tie the beacon lanyard to you or to the survival craft 7. The strobe light, located at the top of the EPIRB, will start flashing indicating that the EPIRB is operating If possible keep the EPIRB in an open area, away from any metal objects (ship construction etc.) that may limit the satellite coverage. Transmission can be stopped by turning the switch to READY position and take it out of the water. EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com 3 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A 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 precau- tions 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 de- scribed 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 main- tained 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. Non- original maintenance and/or service parts may destroy the equipment function and performance. 4 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A WARRANTY AND LIMITATION. This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from date of purchase. During the warranty period Jotron AS will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labour, ma- terials and return transportation from Jotron AS or its subsidiaries. For further assistance, please contact [email protected] This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by ac- cident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification performed by an unauthorized factory or person. The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages. COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS. Jotron AS is aware of extended counterfeit spare parts being marketed and sold to fit GMDSS safety products. It is of extreme importance that any spare parts being fitted to this product are original spare parts, manufactured or approved by Jotron AS. Any use of counterfeit spare parts will deviate from the product type-approval certificates. PRODUCT RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL Tron 40VDR Float Free Capsule can be recycled according to EC Directive WEEE, except for the battery-module. The battery-module consists of Lithium batteries and must be handled acc to local regulations concerning primary Lithium battery guidance. 5 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A 6 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A INNHOLD 1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION 8 1.1 TRON 40VDR 8 1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 9 1.2.1 SIGNAL DETECTION 9 1.2.2 DISTRESS LOCATION DETERMINATION 10 1.2.3 GPS ADVANTAGE 10 1.2.4 EPIRB REGISTRATION 11 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 14 2.1 GENERAL 14 2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT TRANSMITTER 14 2.3 NAVIGATION DEVICE 14 2.4 HOMING TRANSMITTER 15 2.5 BRACKETS 15 2.6 BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET 15 2.6.1 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION 15 2.6.2 FIRST AID MEASURES 16 2.6.3 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES 16 2.6.4 HANDLING AND STORAGE 17 3 EPIRB DESCRIPTION 18 3.1 GENERAL 18 3.2 BATTERY MODULE 19 3.3 FLOAT FREE BRACKET 19 4 INSTALLATION OF TRON 40VDR FLOAT FREE CAPSULE 20 4.1 FB-40 BRACKET INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 20 4.2 HOW TO FIT TRON 40VDR CAPSULE IN THE BRACKET 21 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 22 5.1 MANUAL OPERATION 22 5.1.1 OUT OF BRACKET 23 5.1.2 IN THE FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 23 5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION - FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB-40 24 6 TESTING AND PERIODICAL CONTROL 25 6.1 TESTING 25 6.1.1 NORMAL SELF-TEST 25 6.1.2 EXTENDED SELF-TEST INCLUDING GPS-TEST 25 6.1.3 EPIRB ERROR MESSAGES 26 6.2 PERIODICAL CONTROL 27 7 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A 6.2.1 EVERY MONTH: 27 6.2.2 EVERY 12TH MONTH: 27 6.2.3 EVERY 2ND YEAR: 28 6.2.4 EVERY 4 th OR 5 th YEAR: 28 6.2.5 EVERY 10 th YEAR: 28 6.3 TEST AND MAINTENANCE RECORD 28 6.4 FALSE ALERT 29 6.5 SERVICE PROCEDURE 30 6.5.1 WARRANTY CLAIM 30 6.5.2 SERVICE – NOT WARRANTY CLAIM 30 7 MAINTENANCE 31 7.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY PACK 31 7.1.1 CHANGE OF BATTERY 31 7.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT 32 7.2.1 REPLACING THE RELEASE MECHANISM IN FB-40 BRACKET 32 8 SPARE PARTS 34 8.1 Tron 40VDR SPARE PARTS 34 8.2 COUNTERFEIT SPARE PARTS. 34 9 SERVICE AGENTS 35 10 ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS 36 11 AMENDMENT RECORDS 38 8 www.jotron.comwww.jotron.com 87634_UM_TRON_40VDR_A 1 GENERA…
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