jotron Tron SART20 User manual

USERS MANUAL
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Tron SART20

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Abbreviations and definitions
EMC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
LED
Light Emitting Diode
PWB
Printed Wire Board
RF
Radio Frequency
SART
Search and Rescue Transponder
VHF
Very High Frequency

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AMEND- INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION REASON
MENT NO. BY FOR CHANGE
1 ES 14.09.07 Total: 24 A New product
2 ES 02.04.08 10, 15 B Added text
3 ES 29.07.08 1 C Background
4 ES 04.08.08 15,16 D
5 ES 14.08.08 9,13,21 E Battery label
6 TH 12.02.09 10, 13-19, new tot. 28 F Brackets and layout
7 ES 16.12.09 24 G Added text
Amendment Records
Lifeboat bracket
updated

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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 pre-
cautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices. Jo-
tron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any
products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or de-
sign. Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of the described product.
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 maintained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Jotron
AS cannot 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 (6.2.1) 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 agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron agents
have the necessary equipment and knowledge to test the operational func-
tions of the beacon. Non-original maintenance and/or service parts may
destroy the equipment function and performance.
WARNING / IMPORTANT
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Table of contents
1 General description 8
1.1 Tron SART20 features 9
2 Technical specifications 11
2.1 Electrical specifications 11
2.2 Mechanical specification 11
3 Functional description 12
3.1 General 12
3.1.1 Tron SART20 electronic assembly 12
3.1.2 Battery module 13
3.1.3 Bottom lid 13
4 Installation 14
4.1 Brackets 14
4.1.1 Wall bracket 14
4.1.2 Lifeboat bracket 15
4.2 Installation tips 17
4.2.1 How to use the brackets in life rafts 17
4.2.2 Installation diagram 18
4.2.3 Mounting a pipe 18
4.3 Using the telescopic pole 20
4.4 Using the 10m rope 21
5 Operating instructions 21
5.1 Activating Tron SART20 21
5.2 Deactivating Tron SART20 21
5.3 Test of Tron SART20 22
6 Maintenance and troubleshooting 24
6.1 Maintenance 24
6.2 Service 24
6.2.1 Replacing the battery module 25
6.2.2 Battery disposal 25
6.2.3 Incineration 25
6.2.4 Land filling 25
6.2.5 Recycling 25
7 Service agents 26
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