FTGMDC FT-8200 User manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SHISHI FEITONG
COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD.
Chaosen Building, Yongning Xinyi Development Zone,
Shishi City, Fujian, China 362700
TEL:[phone]
FAX:[phone]
http://www.cnft168.com
FLOAT-FREE CONTAINER 406MHz Satellite EPIRB
Satellite Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon

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PREFACE
Thank you for using FT-8200 EPIRB. To ensure your proper operation please study this
manual closely before installation.
Feitong FT-8200 satellite EPIRB is designed to operate with COSPAS- SARSAT GEOSAR
and LEOSAR Search and Rescue System ,full compliant COSPAS-SARSAT T.001, T.007
Class2 and meets IMO A810 (19). GMDSS standards.
This manual is used for reference only any marine accident or operation error company
does not assume any legal and other responsibilities.
PARTS CHECKLIST
■PACKING LIST
Make sure that you have received parts listed below:
Name Description
EPIRB Including HRU
Installation Kits Screw × 5pcs
Manual Installation, Operation, Maintenance
Class Certicate CCS or Others Class
Factory Certicate Q.C Report
Warranty Card Warranty Message
■EPIRB WORKING CONDITION CHECK
According to warranty rule if any discrepancy product and damaged please contact fac-
tory or nearest distributor immediately.

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SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT
The information in this manual has been carefully checked before installation and use.
However, no responsibility is assumed for any inaccuracies operation as below notice.
WARNING
yUse only this EPIRB during situation of GRAVE and IMMINENT danger.
yAny intentional false alerts may resulting penalties.
yIntention charge EPIRB battery will cause a explosion. DO NOT DO IT.
RECOMMENDATIONS
yBefore using this product must register it with the appropriate national authority.
yProduct programming must be done by factory or authorize service agent only.
yFT-8200 EPIRB safe distance from compass is 1.4 meter.
yDo not paint or solvent wash on FT-8200 EPIRB.
yPeriodic inspection log is needed.
yFalse alert occurred should be informed local SAR department to cancel this rescue
and immediately stop it.
ATTENTION
yStudy this manual closely before installation、testing.
yIntentional false alerts may result in penalties any cost occurred will be charged to
user.
yTo ensure EPIRB alert formally the equipment need to register before use.
yThis product uses Lithium battery ,so that is not allowed to modify ,short and burn.
yRepairing and maintenance only by authorize person.
yBattery replacement or other services please contact local agent.
DOCUMENTARY
yThis manual is formally of fully EPIRB operation procedure.
yThe manual must be kept on board and shown to the Maritime Authority if re-
quired.
yAfter regular inspection by authorize service station or agent ,the manual must be
signed by engineer and return to the vessel.
yAny regular or irregular inspection of the EPIRB , the manual should be signed by
the Maritime Authority.
yEvery new EPIRB supplied or ship’s data amend please contact factory 、local agent
in order to remain the warranty service.

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CONTENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ...............................................................1
1.1 COMPOSITION OF THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM..................................................1
1.2 EPIRB 406MHZ SATELLITE ALERTING PROCEDURE................................................2
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.................................................................3
2.1 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................3
2.2 FEATURES ....................................................................................................................3
2.3 TECHNICAL INDEX ......................................................................................................3
2.4 DIMENSION OVERVIEW .............................................................................................5
2.5 STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION.......................................................................................6
3. OPERATION PROCEDURE ...............................................................7
3.1 SITE SELECTION ..........................................................................................................7
3.2 BEACON ACTIVATION ................................................................................................8
3.3 SELF TEST MODE ......................................................................................................10
3.4 DEACTIVATION..........................................................................................................12
3.5 FALSE ALERT PREVENTION......................................................................................12
4. TRANSPORTATION........................................................................13
5. REGISTRATION .............................................................................13
6. INSTALLATION ..............................................................................14
7. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................16
7.1 PERIODIC INSPECTION LOG....................................................................................16
7.2 ANNUAL INSPECTION ..............................................................................................16
7.3 HRU REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................16
7.4 EPIRB BATTERY REPLACEMENT ..............................................................................17
8. ATTACHMENT ...............................................................................18
8.1 PERIODIC CHECK LOG ..........................................................................................18
8.2 EPIRB DATA AMEND.................................................................................................20

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
International COSPAS- SARSAT system is a satellite based search and rescue distress
alert detection and information distribution system .As the system that detects and lo-
cates emergency beacons activated by aircraft, ship and back country hikers in distress.
FT-8200 EPIRB is operated with COSPAS- SARSAT system and meets GMDSS standard,
below gure 1 is a COSPAS-SARSAT operation system overview.
Figure 1-1: Global EPIRB Alerting Alarm System Overview Chart
1.1 COMPOSITION OF THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM
y6 GEOSAR/ LEOSAR Satellites
yLocal User Terminal (LUTs)
yMission Control Center (MCC)
yRescue Coordination Center (RCC)
yEmergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
ySearch and Rescue (SAR)

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Figure 1-2: 6 GEOSAR/ LEOSAR Satellites
1.2 EPIRB 406MHZ SATELLITE ALERTING PROCEDURE
yActivate EPIRB alerting system
yEPIRB will transmit the 406MHz signal that carries ship’s ID code or serial num-
ber with the interval of about 50s
yThe satellite receives signal from the EPIRB and retransmits signals to LUT with-
in its visual angle
yThe LUT transfer received distress signal without delay and send ships informa-
tion, position to MCC
yMCC direct inform RCC so that Search and Rescue goes in quick action
yEPIRB continue transmits 121.5MHz “Homing Signal” for helicopter searching
and rescue

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 INTRODUCTION
The FT-8200 EPIRB is supplied with a full enclosed automatic float free housing
which inside includes 2 transmitters and 1 GNSS Receiver .The beacon transmit-
ting on the 406MHz frequency and 121.5MHz homing signal for Searching and
Rescue. FT-8200 is fully compatible with the COSPAS-SARSAT and GMDSS regula-
tion, and meets IMO requirements, it is safe and easy operation for rescue equip-
ment in maritime.
When vessel sinking, the FT-8200 will automatically release itself from its enclo-
sure before it reaches a depth of 4 meters sea water .The FT-8200 will oat on the
water surface and start to operate when its water switch is activated or you can
activate by manual when you are in life raft.
2.2 FEATURES
yFT-8200 is suitable for installation on any kind of size vessel
yHighly improved Searching Area Accuracy in global distress alerting
yBuilt in GNSS receiver provide exact location
ySimply installation and easy operation
yFully enclosed automatic oat free housing and auto activated
ySafety alerting by manual activated
yFalse alert prevention
yIntelligent self test function
ySound and light alerting
yFully enclosed housing ,small size and lightweight
y5 year battery life ,continuous operating up to 48 hours
2.3 TECHNICAL INDEX
■SPECIFICATION
Product Type : Class II
Operating Temperature : -20°C~+55°C
Storage Temperature : -30°C ~ +70°C
Battery Operating : 48 hours minimum
Battery Pack : Lithium primary battery (Li/SOCl2), expiry 5 years

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Strobe Light : 24 times per minute (brightness>0.75cd)
Waterproof Capability : tested to 10 min at 33feet. (10m)
Casing Material : ABS Plastic
Physical Size : (W)140mm×(D)119mm×(H)370mm
Total Weight : 1600g
■406MHZ DISTRESS TRANSMITTER
Operating Frequency : 406.040MHz ± 1kHz
Power Output : 5W (37dBm) ± 2dB
Frequency Stability - Short-term: 2×10-9/100ms
- Medium-term: average gradient: ±1×10-9/min
Residual frequency change : ≤3×10-9
Modulation Mode : Bi phase-L
Phase Deviation : 1.1rad ± 0.1rad
Transmission Time : long message 520ms±1% ; short message 440ms±1%
Repetition Rate : 47.5s~52.5s
■121.5MHZ HOMING TRANSMITTER
Operating Frequency : 121.5MHz ± 3kHz
Power Output : 17dBm ± 3dB
Modulation Type : AM (3K20A3X)
Modulation Duty Cycle : 33%~55%
Transmission Duty Cycle : 98% (continue transmitting)
■GNSS RECEIVER
Receiver Type : 50 channel, L1-1575.42MHz, C/A code
Receiving Sensitivity : -162dBm (tracking), -148dBm (cold start)
Accuracy : ≤15 meter
Position Capture : ≤32s (cold start), 2s (recapture)
Receiving Antenna : ceramic patch
■HRU (HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNIT)
Automatic Release Depth : 2~4 meter
Working Temperature : -30°C ~ +65°C
Storage Period : 3 year from manufacturer
Expiry Date : 2 year

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2.4 DIMENSION OVERVIEW
■SIZE OF RELEASING DEVICE (Unit: mm)
370
140 119
247
75
60
76
30
38
5xø
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Figure 2-1 Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3
■SIZE OF THE BEACON (Unit: mm)
107
92
575
185
108
76
48
100
Figure 2-4 Figure2-5 Figure 2-6

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2.5 STRUCTURE ILLUSTRATION
■FREE FLOAT CONTAINER
Spring
Release
Knob
Hydrostatic
Release Unit
(HRU)
Antenna Hook
EPRIB
Front Cover Hook
(Detent)
Ejector Spring
Figure 2-7: Front Cover Figure 2-8: Back Support of Bracket
■THE BEACON ILLUSTRATION
Battery
Housing
Antenna
Lanyard
Manual Activation
Switch
Safety Pin
Water Activation
Switch
Buzzer
GNSS ANT
406 TX LED
Low Battery LED
121.5 TX LED
GNSS Lock LED
Strobes Light
Data COM.
Working Status
LED
Figure 2-9: Front Figure 2-10: Top View
■SWITCH POSITION
OFF/READY Position TEST Position ON/TRANSMITTING Position
Figure2-11 Figure 2-12 Figure 2-13

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3. OPERATION PROCEDURE
3.1 SITE SELECTION
FT-8200 EPIRB is normally operating on the sea water surface when distress alert
occurred .In other condition you may consider to below instruction to ensure nor-
mal working.
■ON BOARD
Before you install the EPIRB ,you should decide a suitable mounting position on
the vessel. It should be mounted upright against a vertical buck head and su-
cient space for operation.(If possible hold FT-8200 up in hand and turn on by man-
ual activated)
NOTE: FT-8200 is not allowed to place in horizontal position, cabinet or near by
exhaust fumes, chemical and oil sources.
Figure 3-1: Figure 3-2: Figure 3-3: Figure 3-4:
On Boat Operating Hold up Operating On The Ground Floating In Water
■ON LIFE RAFT
Manual activate FT-8200 and rise it up as high as possible.
NOTE: Gaze at strobe light for a long time may cause uncomfortable, recom-
mend roping EPIRB with life raft and throw it into water.

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3.2 BEACON ACTIVATION
When FT-8200 activated, the red LED working status light is remain “ON” and beep
sound for 2 second after then red LED change to “ash” light status, strobe light
ash means beacon into alerting, TX121 LED ash means of 121.5MHz transmis-
sion, TX406 LED ash means of 406MHz data message is alerting, GNSS LOCK LED
“ON” means of GNSS is xed, LOW BAT LED “ON” means of battery power is lower.
■AUTO ACTIVATION
yAUTO ACTIVATION ILLUSTRATION CHART
FT-8200 is designed with float-free activation. It contains a spring-loaded lever
which automatically pushes the container lid o and releases the EPIRB when a
vessel sinks. This automatic ejection is controlled by a device named a Hydrostatic
Release Unit (HRU).This cuts a plastic pole which retains the level before the con-
tainer reaches 4 meters depth, then the container lid is ejected and release the
EPIRB to float on the water surface and switches on automatically by sea water
switch. The FT-8200 will be activated and start alerting distress signal at the same
time strobe light is ashing and waiting for rescue.
Hydrostatic
Release
q
e
w
Figure 3-5

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yTHE BEST APPLICATION ON LIFE BOAT
For survivor who carry the EPIRB into life raft, in order to be rescued in a shortest
possible time that you can tie the EPIRB FT-8200 to the life raft with the rope at-
tached and throw the EPIRB into the sea water.
Figure 3-6
■MANUAL ACTIVATION
REMIND: FT-8200 must work in open space area to ensure GNSS receiver and
distress alert signal formally operating. If its GNSS not yet updated existing po-
sition, FT-8200 will continuously transmit 406MHz distress signals for COSPAS/
SARSAT satellite to x the location coordinates by Doppler technology.
If the vessel does not sink and there is enough time to activate the EPIRB manually
in imminent danger.
yTurn the switch to unlock position, detach cover and take the EPIRB to a wide
eld place.
COSPA S-SAR SAT cl ass II
with i nte rnal GNSS
Sate lli te Emergency Pos iti on
Indi cat ing Ra dio Be aco n
406MHz EPIRB
FT-8200
Figure 3-7

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yLift up the lever switch to 90 degree then slide to left and push forward to “ACT”
position ,monitor the red light is ashing that FT-8200 is activated.
Figure 3-8: Manual Activation illustration Chart
3.3 SELF TEST MODE
NOTE: A warning to limit testing to the rst ve minutes of the hour, as the sat-
ellite EPIRB emits a 121.5 MHz signal during self-test.
Exceed self test function will lead to untimely battery discharge. if its test over
255 times then the EPIRB all LED indicator going to blink 3 times before next
self test is carried on. This is a reminding that self test function is over use.
Item of self test including: Buzzer, Operation LED indicator, Strobe light, Battery
power, 406MHz transmission power, 121.5MHz transmission power, GNSS mod-
ule.
A self test operation is needed 15s for completion it consist of 5 beeps from buzz-
er, green indication light ash 5 times.
When green LED indicator remains “ON”, it means self-test is “passed”.
If found 3 beeps sound constantly and green light ash that self test is “failure”.

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■SELF TEST OPERATION PROCEDURE
yTook out FT-8200 from its container
yLift up mechanical spring lever switch to 45 degree, if green light flash that
EPIRB self test is “start” by magnetic switch then leave your hand away from the
test switch it will be automatically back to normal O / Ready position.
yThe test function will be automatic o after complete self test
WARNING: Operator must assure returning of the lever switch to O / Ready
position after start of self-test to avoid any intentional and inadvertent opera-
tion.
Figure 3-9: FT-8200 Self-Test Indication
yTable of Self-Test Failure
Abnormal self test
LED STATE GNSS
LOCK
TX
121.5
TX
406
LOW
BAT
WORK
STATE
GNSS module malfunction Flash × × × Flash 1/sec
121.5MHz low transmission power × Flash × × Flash 1/sec
406MHz low transmission power × × Flash × Flash 1/sec
Low battery × × × Flash Flash 1/sec
Overuse self test in per hour OFF OFF OFF OFF Flash 2/sec
Encode information error × × × × Flash 3/sec
NOTE: “×” represents the status of indicator determined by the correspondent
operation; “OFF” represents the LED is not working.

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3.4 DEACTIVATION
■IN AUTO MODE
Please remove FT-8200 EPIRB from sea water surface and dry its water switch con-
tacts (4 metal screws on FT-8200) then wait 10 seconds to turn o. Observation
and to ensure the red ashing light is stop.
■IN MANUAL MODE
Turn lever switch to close position and red light stop ash that FT-8200 is “O”.
NOTE: In any cases of the FT-8200 still remains activated that please dismantle
itself antenna and put into the fully enclosed metal container place at lower
deck cabinet for at least two days(48h) until the battery power fully discharge
then quickly contact service agent for further information.
We do not recommend take out battery or careless treatment, there is a risk of
electric shock in this task therefore its NO responsibility and warranty claim from
manufacturer.
3.5 FALSE ALERT PREVENTION
False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service about 90% of EPIRB initi-
ated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms. Most of EPIRBS have water switch
and it is not uncommon for the water switch to activate in rough seas or heavy
rain, simply because the EPIRB has been badly tted in its mounting bracket. The
FT-8200 bracket has a hidden magnet to hold EPIRB in an o state. If the FT-8200
is wrongly tted the magnet does not work and heavy rain may activate the water
switch. The simple cure is to ensure the FT-8200 is correctly tted.
NOTE: If FT-8200 false alarm is occurred, you must stand down rescue services
as below:
yFast contact the nearest Search and Rescue authorities and tell them it was a
false alarm ,so that they can stand down any rescue service
yDeactivated FT-8200 as section 3.5

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4. TRANSPORTATION
This product contains small lithium metal batteries it may be classied as a hazardous
cargo. Please check with the forwarder service for any additional restrictions condition
in your shipment transport.
5. REGISTRATION
Every EPIRB is pre-programmed with a unique identity before it reaches the customer
and not allowed to modify during the using periods .This is done by the manufacturer or
authorize distributor only. The identity includes 3 digit country codes and that country
takes responsibility for storing that particular EPIRB’s registration details.
For more information you may log on www.cospas-sarsat.org.

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6. INSTALLATION
NOTE: Install the FT-8200 inside Navigation Bridge is prohibited. You must ll in ves-
sel data information, installation date, battery expiry date on the FT-8200 before its
installation.
HRU expiry date have to mark on the yellow label (the expiration period is 2 years
from installation day).
Normally, the FT-8200 is installed on the two sides of the Navigation Bridge or compass
deck for the vessel. The installation place should be accessible for easy maintenance
and manual start. In the vicinity, there should be no obstacles and away from exhaust
gas, chemical pollution, mechanical and sea wave shock.
√√××
Figure 6-1

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yOpen the release device take out EPIRB from its enclosure container. Fix bottom part
of the lower container on the vessel proper place by using the 4 screws from installa-
tion kits pack.
yThe bottom of release device tting should be placed at least 50 cm from deck and to
ensure the beacon drop into the water surface without obstruction in any emergency
cases.
yPut EPIRB into lower container and the “FTGMDC” sign of FT-8200 need to face up up-
per container. Very gently bend the antenna to right position then put it into the lower
container. To ensure the EPIRB is on proper position then slightly bend the bottom of
antenna and put into the determined position.
yCover back the up container and switch the button to the lock position.
≥50cm
COSPA S-SAR SAT cla ss II
with i nter nal GNSS
Sate llit e Emer genc y Posi tion
Indi cati ng Rad io Beacon
406MH z EP IR B
FT-8200
COSPA S-SARSAT class II
with i nte rnal GNSS
Sate lli te Eme rgen cy Pos iti on
Indicating Radi o Beacon
406MHz EPIRB
FT-8200
Figure 6-2 Figure 6-3 Figure 6-4