jotron Tron 40VDR User manual

Tron 40VDR Capsule
FB-40 and FBH-40 Float free brackets
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Abbreviatons
BIT
Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a
binary-coded value
BPS
Bits Per Second
COSPAS
COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov
EPIRB
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
FRM
Final Record Medium
GPS
Global Positioning System
HRU
Hydrostatic Release Unit
IBRD
International 406MHz Beacon Registration Database
IEC
International Electrotechnical Commission
IMO
International Maritime Organization
ITU
International Telecommunication Union
LED
Light Emitting Diode
LUT
Local User Terminal (Ground station)
MCC
Mission Control Centre
MHz
Megahertz
NOAA
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (USA)
RCC
Rescue Coordination Centre
SARSAT
Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking System
SBM
Shore Based Maintenance
UIN
Unique Identifier Number
USCG
Unite States Coast Guard
VDR
Voyage Data Recorder

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Table of Contents
1List of figures ............................................................................... 6
2List of tables................................................................................. 7
3General ........................................................................................ 8
4Standards..................................................................................... 9
5Product description ................................................................... 12
5.1 Product images .................................................................13
5.2 EPIRB control functions ....................................................14
5.3 Cospas-Sarsat system description ....................................14
5.3.1 Signal detection ...................................................15
5.3.1.1 Advantages of an included GPS...............16
5.3.2 EPIRB registration ................................................16
5.3.3 False alerts transmitted by EPIRB........................17
6Functional description ............................................................... 18
6.1 Tron 40VDR components..................................................18
6.2 Main module.....................................................................19
6.3 Antenna.............................................................................19
6.4 Battery module .................................................................19
6.5 FB-40 float free bracket....................................................19
7Installation ................................................................................. 20
7.1 Brackets.............................................................................20
7.1.1 Mounting the FB-40 float-free bracket ...............20
7.1.2 Mounting the EPIRB in the FB-40 float-free
bracket 20
7.2 Replacing the battery........................................................23
8Operation instructions............................................................... 23
8.1 Manual operation .............................................................24
8.2 Automatic operation from the FB-40 float-free bracket .27
8.3 Wrist strap.........................................................................28
9Maintenance.............................................................................. 29
9.1 Inspection..........................................................................30

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9.1.1 Yearly additional requirements ...........................31
9.2 Testing...............................................................................33
9.2.1 Self-test ................................................................33
9.2.1.1 Error codes (flashes) ................................34
9.2.2 Extended self-test (GPS test) ...............................35
9.2.2.1 Error codes (beeps)..................................36
10 Replacing the hydrostatic release unit (HRU)............................ 36
11 Test and maintenance records .................................................. 40
12 Battery safety information ........................................................ 41
12.1 Handling and storage........................................................41
12.1.1 Transportation .....................................................41
13 Technical specifications............................................................. 42
13.1 Product specification ........................................................42
13.2 COSPAS-SARSAT transmitter.............................................42
13.3 Navigation device..............................................................42
13.4 Homing transmitter ..........................................................43
13.5 Brackets.............................................................................43
13.5.1 FB-40 float-free bracket.......................................43
13.5.2 FBH-40 float-free bracket ....................................43
14 Optional accessories.................................................................. 44
15 Spare parts................................................................................. 44
15.1 Counterfeit spare parts.....................................................44
16 Recycling and disposal............................................................... 44
17 Warranty.................................................................................... 44
18 Service ....................................................................................... 44
18.1 Service agents ...................................................................45
19 Document revision log............................................................... 46
20 Emergency instructions ............................................................. 47

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1List of figures
Figure 1 Tron 40VDR w/storage module ......................................................13
Figure 2 FB-40 float free bracket ..................................................................13
Figure 3 Illustration - signal detection ..........................................................15
Figure 4 Illustration - Tron 40VDR components ...........................................18
Figure 5 Illustration - automatic operation of a FB-40 float free bracket....28
Figure 6 Emergency instructions overview ..................................................47

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2List of tables
Table 1 EPIRB control functions....................................................................14
Table 2 Satellites - LEOSAR & GEOSAR .........................................................16
Table 3 Tron 40VDR components .................................................................19
Table 4 Tron 40VDR maintenance requirements.........................................30
Table 5 Tron 40VDR self-test error codes (flashes)......................................34
Table 6 Tron 40VDR GPS test error codes (beeps).......................................36

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3General
Jotron manufactures safety products designed for the search and rescue of
human lives and property. For this product to be effective according to the
design parameters, it is imperative that it is handled, maintained, serviced,
and stowed in compliance with this manual.
All information contained within this manual has been verified and is to
Jotron’s knowledge correct. Jotron reserves the right to make changes to
any product(s), module(s) described herein to improve design, function or
reliability, without further notice.
Jotron is not liable and cannot be held responsible for
any injury or damages caused directly or indirectly by an
error or omission of information, incorrect or misuse,
breach of procedures or failure of any specific
component or part of this product.
Jotron documentation can be downloaded from jotron.com.

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4Standards
Jotron declares that this this product is compliant with IMO and SOLAS
regulations and both MED and RoHS directives.
A copy of the declaration of conformity can be downloaded from
jotron.com.
The Tron 40VDR has been verified, tested and meets the following product
standards:
IEC 61097-2 Ed. 3.0
Global maritime distress and safety
systems (GMDSS) Part 2: Cospas-Sarsat
EPIRB – Satellite emergency position
indicating radio beacon operating on
406 MHz – Operational and performance
requirements, methods of testing and
required test results.
IEC 60945 Ed. 4.0 including
IEC 608945 Corrigendum 1
Corrigendum 1 – Maritime navigation
and radiocommunication equipment and
systems – General requirements –
Methods of testing and required results.
IEC 61996-1 Ed. 2.0
Maritime navigation and
radiocommunication equipment and
systems – shipborne voyage data
recorder (VDR) – Part 1: Performance
requirements, methods of testing and
required test results.
IEC 63000:2016
Technical documentation for the
assessment of electrical and electronic
products with respect to the restrictions
of hazardous substances
ISO 14001
Environmental management systems
ISO 9001
Quality management principles
In accordance with SOLAS regulations, the following controls must be
followed:

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IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974, in
accordance with MSC/Circ.
1039 guidelines
SOLAS regulation for Shore Based
Maintenance (SBM) of Satellite EPIRBs
within 5 years if: Passenger ships (> 12
passengers) and cargo ships (> 300GT)
engaged in International voyages, shall
perform SBM as follows: Latest by the
date of the EPIRB label with this text, or
the battery Label, whichever is first. And
when this EPIRB becomes due for SBM in
accordance with national requirements.
IV/15.9.2 of SOLAS 1974 as
amended to in accordance
with MSC/Circ.1039
guidelines
SOLAS regulation for shore-based
maintenance of satellite EPIRBs within 5
years, or by the date of battery expiry,
whichever is first. As it applies to
maintenance (servicing and tested) for
vessel that requires GMDSS compliant
equipment.
SOLAS Chapter IV reg. 15.9.2
and IMO MSC. Circ. 1039
Regarding battery change. This must be
completed at a Jotron SBM authorized
location and it must also be approved by
the VDR manufacturer. The interval is
dependent on the flag-state
administration. If neither international
nor national regulations apply to the
EPIRB then the battery may be changed
by an authorized Jotron
partner/distributor.
IMO - MSC/Circ.1040 & rev.1
as required by SOLAS IV/15.9
Regarding yearly testing of 406 MHz on
satellite EPIRBs. Rev.1 requires that
annual testing be performed by an
authorized radio-surveyor or an
authorized person who is trained and
certified by Jotron.