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