jotron Tron 40S MkII User manual

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USERS MANUAL
Tron 40S
Cospas Sarsat 406MHz EPIRB

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BAUD
Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second).
BIT
Short form of Binary Digit.The smallest element of data in a binary-coded value.
BITE
Built in test equipment.
BPS
Bits Per Second.
CHARACTER STRING
Continuous characters (other than spaces) in a message.
CHECKSUM
The value sent with a binary-coded message to be checked at the receiving end
to verify the integrity of the message.
COSPAS
COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the Search
of Vessels in Distress)
CLOCK
A precisely spaced, stable train of pulses generated within an electronic system to
synchronize the timing of digital operations within the system.
DEFAULT
A condition that the navigator assumes automatically if no other condition is
initiated by the operator.

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EPIRB
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
The NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which consists of or- biting satellites,
a network of ground control stations, and user positioning and navigation
equipment.The system has 24 satellites plus 3 active spare satellites in six orbital
planes about 20,200 kilometers above the earth.
GPS
Global Position System
GPS SYSTEM TIME
Time corrected to Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and used as the time
standard by the user segment of the GPS system.
IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.
IMO
International Maritime Organization
INTERFACE
Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types of
devices; For example, the speed and heading interface circuit permits data from
a speed log and compass to pass to the navigator processor.
ITU
International Telecommunication Union.
LED
Light Emitting Diode.
LUT
Local User Terminal (Ground Station)
MCC
Mission Control Center

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PROCESSOR
The processor circuit card in the console that controls system operations and
computes the positioning/navigation solutions.
RCC
Rescue Coordination Center
SARSAT
Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System
SBM
Shore Based Maintenance - as required by SOLAS regulation IV/15.9.2
of SOLAS 1974 as amended with, in accordance with MSC/Circ.1039
guidelines for shore-based maintenance of Satellite EPIRBs within 5 years if:
Passenger ships (>12 passengers) and cargo ships (>300GT) engaged in interna-
tional voyages, shall perform Shore-Based Maintenance (SBM) as follows:
- Latest by the date of the EPIRB label with this text, or the battery
label, whichever is first.
- When this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in accordance with national
requirements.
SOFTWARE
Values programmed and preloaded into memory.The values represent
a permanent set of instructions for running the automatic functions
(computations) of the navigator.
VHF
Very High Frequency -A set of frequencies in the MHz region.
VSWR
Voltage standing wave ratio

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WARNING / IMPORTANT
Jotron Electronics a.s. 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 maintained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Jotron
Electronics a.s. 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 (6.1.2) is added for information only.
Jotron Electronics a.s. does not take any responsibility for improper disassemb-
ling/assemblin of the beacon. We strongly recommend all service to be done by
authorized Jotron agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron 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.
The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to
be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies.
CAUTION!
This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling
precautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices.
JOTRON electronics a.s reserves the right to make changes without
further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve
reliability, function or design. JOTRON electronic a.s does not assume any
liability arising out of the application or use of the described product.
TO PERMANENTLY DISABLE EPIRB
The battery module must be removed and treated
according to chapter 6.1.2 paragraph 1, 2, 3 and 4,
chapter 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.1.5 and 6.1.6 in this manual.
IMPORTANT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.1 TRON 40S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.2 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.2.1 Signal detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
1.2.2 Distress location determination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
1.2.3 EPIRB registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
3.1 GENERAL ............................................................16
3.1.1 EPIRB module with antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1.2 battery module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
3.1.3 Equator ring with gasket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
4 INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.1 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FB5/FB4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.2 FLOAT FREE BRACKET FBH4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.3 MANUAL BRACKET MB5 AND MB4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
4.4 MOUNTING THE FB5/MB5/FB4/FBH4/MB4 BRACKETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
5.1 MANUAL OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.2 AUTOMATIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.3 MANUAL TEST OF THE EPIRB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
6 MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.1 EPIRB MODULE / BATTERY MODULE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.1.1 Change of battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.1.2 Replacing the battery module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
6.1.3 Battery disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.1.4 Incineraton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.1.5 Land Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.1.6 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
6.2 HYDROSTATIC RELEASE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.2.1 Replacing the release mechanism in FB4/FBH4 bracket . . . . . . . . . .23
6.2.2 Replacing the release mechanism in FB5 bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
6.3 TRON 40S SELF TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
6.4 EPIRB MODULE ERROR MESSAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
7 FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
8 SERVICE AGENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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BATTERY SAFETY DATA SHEET
(Form: EEC directive 91/155)
(2) SAFETY ADVICE
S2 Keep out of reach from children.
S8 Keep container dry.
S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S43 In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical
advice immedately (show the label where possible).
(3) FIRST AID MEASURES
In case of contact of cell contents with eyes, flush immediately
with water for 15 min.With skin, wash with plenty of water and
take off contaminated clothes. If inhalation, remove from exposure,
give oxygen, seek medical advice.
(4) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing media
Suitable: Type D fire extinguishers
Not to be used: Water - CO2- Halon, dry chemical or foam
extingiushers
Special exposure hazards
Generation of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, disulfur dichloride during
thermal decomposition.
Special protective equipment
Use protective working boots, rubber apron and safety glasses
with side shields.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR KEEPING THE RADIO LOG AND
THE RADIO OPERATORS OBLIGATION ACCORDING
TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL REGULATION.
1. The radio log shall be kept in accordance with requirements in the Radio
Regulations, SOLAS Convention, national regulations regarding radio installations
and the STCW Convention (STCW 95 including the STCW Code) including
relevant regulation regarding watchkeeping on board passenger- and cargo ships.
2. Unauthorized transmissions and incidents of harmful interference should,
if possible, be identified, recorded in the radio log and brought to the attention
of the Administration in compliance with the Radio Regulations, together with
an appropriate extract from the radio log. (STCW Code B-VIII/2 No.32)
TEST OF RADIO EQUIPMENT AND RESERVE SOURCE OF ENERGY
Weekly:
GMDSS handheld VHF transceivers to be tested without using the mandatory
required emergency batteries.
Monthly:
Float-free and manual EPIRBs to be checked using the means provided for testing on the
equipment. Check data for periodical maintenance requirement for float-free EPIRB.
Search and rescue radar transponders (SART) to be checked against 9 GHz radar.
False alerts transmitted by EPIRB
False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue service. Nearly 90% of EPIRB
initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alarms.

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If for any reason, your EPIRB should cause a false alarm, it is most important that you
contact the nearest search and rescue authority and tell them it was a false alarm. They
can then stand down any rescue service (coast radio station or appropriate CES or
RCC). Use any means at your disposal to make contact. Switch off the distress alarm
by de-activating your EPIRB, as soon as possible.
If your beacon is activated in a non-distress situation or a distress situation which
has been resolved and you no longer require assistance, contact the nearest search
and rescue authorities via the most expeditious means available with the following
information:
Beacon ID number (15 character UIN):
Position (At time of activation):
Date of Activation:
Time of Activation (Time zone):
Duration of Activation:
Beacon marke and model:
Vessel Name/lD:
Circumstances/cause (if known):
The United States search and rescue authority is the U.S. Coast Guard. The
primary points of contact are:
Pacific Ocean Area
USCG Pacific Area Command Centre
Tel: [phone]
Atlantic Ocean / Gulf of Mexico Area
USCG Atlantic Area Command Centre
Tel: (757)~398-6231
From Any Location
USCG Headquarters Command Centre
Tel: [phone]