mcmurdo Simrad EG50 User manual

MANUAL
Simrad EG50 & EP50
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
E04961 Iss.1.0 August 06

EG50 & EP50
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his manual is applicable to both the EP50 and the EG50
EPIRBs. he EG50 contains a GPS receiver for improved
positional accuracy; some parts of this manual are
applicable only to the EG50, and are marked accordingly.
APPLICATION
his EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacon) is designed for use in maritime emergencies,
and is approved for these contingencies.
It is not designed or recommended for use on land or in
the air.
Use the EPIRB only in situations of grave and imminent
danger. Intentional false alerts may result in penalties.
REGISTRATION
his EPIRB must be registered with the appropriate
national authority.
he function of the EPIRB is to send an alert to the
COSPAS-SARSA satellites, as described in the
Appendix. How soon an alert is received depends on the
positions of the satellites at the time, and can be
influenced by overhead obstructions aboard the vessel.
Rescue time following an alert depends on the overall
performance of the Search and Rescue organisations,
which is outside the control of Simrad.

Emergency
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IN EMERGENCY
Remove the EPIRB completely rom
its bracket or enclosure
Hold the lanyard spool and throw
the EPIRB into the water where it
will sel -activate
OR
I time permits, pull the tear-o tab
up, then press the activation button
and slide the switch le t

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© 2006 Simrad Ltd
The technical data, information and ill strations contained in this p blication
were to the best of o r knowledge correct at the time of going to print. We
reserve the right to change specifications, eq ipment, installation and
maintenance instr ctions witho t notice as part of o r policy of contin o s
development and improvement.
No part of this p blication may be reprod ced, stored in a retrieval system or
transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise, witho t prior permission frm
Simrad Ltd.
No liability can be accepted for any inacc racies or omissions in the
p blication, altho gh every care has been taken to make it as complete and
acc rate as possible.
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Contents
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CONTENTS
1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES............... 7
2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION ......................................... 9
2.1 Overview ....................................................................................9
2.2 How to register ...........................................................................10
2.3 Warranty form ............................................................................10
2.4 Radio licence ..............................................................................11
2.5 Sale or transfer............................................................................11
2.5.1 Mandatory information for Oceania.............................12
3 DESCRIPTION .................................................................... 13
3.1 B lkhead bracket........................................................................15
3.2 Float-free enclos re....................................................................16
4 CONTROLS......................................................................... 19
4.1 Activation switch........................................................................19
4.2 TEST b tton ...............................................................................19
4.3 Sea switch...................................................................................19
4.4 Indicator lamps ...........................................................................20
4.4.1 Strobe (white)...............................................................20
4.4.2 Red LED.......................................................................20
4.4.3 Green LED (fitted to EG50 only).................................20
4.4.4 Interpreting the LEDs...................................................20
4.5 B zzer.........................................................................................21
5 OPERATING PROCEDURE................................................ 23
5.1 Sinking........................................................................................23
5.2 Abandon ship..............................................................................24
5.3 GPS Operation (EG50 only).......................................................24
5.4 Getting the best from yo r EPIRB..............................................25
5.5 Releasing EPIRB from a b lkhead bracket ................................27
5.6 Releasing EPIRB from an enclos re ..........................................28
5.7 Man al activation .......................................................................28
5.8 Deactivation................................................................................29
5.9 Re-fitting EPIRB ........................................................................30
5.9.1 Refitting into b lkhead bracket....................................30
5.9.2 Re-fitting into enclos re...............................................31

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6 FALSE ALERTS.................................................................. 33
6.1 Stand down resc e services........................................................33
6.2 T rn off the EPIRB ....................................................................33
6.3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB............................................34
7 FULLY DISABLING AN EPIRB .......................................... 35
8 BULKHEAD BRACKET INSTALLATION........................... 37
8.1 Siting ..........................................................................................37
8.2 Mo nting proced re ...................................................................37
8.2.1 Mo nting instr ction plate ...........................................38
9 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION........................................... 39
9.1 Siting ..........................................................................................39
9.2 Mo nting proced re ...................................................................40
9.3 Mo nting instr ction plate..........................................................41
9.4 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry ......................41
9.5 Marking vessel name..................................................................41
1 MAINTENANCE ................................................................ 43
10.1 Self Test & inspection ..............................................................43
10.1.1 Standard Self Test ......................................................43
10.1.2 Power cons mption warning......................................44
10.1.3 GPS operation test (EG50 only).................................44
10.2 Mechanical inspection ..............................................................45
10.3 HRU replacement .....................................................................47
10.4 Battery replacement..................................................................49
10.5 Servicing...................................................................................49
10.6 Transportation...........................................................................50
10.7 GMDSS inspections .................................................................50
10.8 Service & warranty...................................................................50
11 HOW DOES IT WORK? .................................................... 51
12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ......................................... 53
13 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY ............................... 55
14 APPENDIX – SATELLITE SYSTEMS............................... 59
NORTH AMERICA EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEMS................ 63

Recommendations & Safety Notices
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1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY
NOTICES
This EPIRB is an emergency device for se only in grave and imminent
danger.
WARNING
False alerts endanger lives. Help to prevent them;
understand how to activate and de-activate your
equipment. Intentional false alerts may involve
penalties.
Read the complete man al before installing, testing or sing the
EPIRB.
Ens re yo test the EPIRB monthly – see section 10.1
Ens re the EPIRB is registered with yo r local a thorities (Flag State
nation) – see section 2 .
The EPIRB contains no ser serviceable parts. Do not open. Ret rn to
yo r dealer for battery replacement or other service.
This device contains Lithi m batteries; do not incinerate, p nct re,
deform or short-circ it. Take care if yo need to dispose of these
batteries or the complete EPIRB – refer to section 10.3
This device emits radio freq ency radiation when activated. This
radiation is not classed as harmf l; however, it is advisable not to
handle the antenna while the nit is activated.
It is advisable not to stare directly at the strobe LEDs.

Mandatory Registration
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2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION
WARNING
You must register your EPI B with the appropriate
authorities.
Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to
loss of life.
In the USA failure to register may result in a fine.
In the UK you are legally required to register your
EPI B.
2.1 Overview
Every EPIRB is pre-programmed with a niq e identity before it
reaches the c stomer. This is done by the man fact rer or, in some
cases, the distrib tor. The identity incl des a 3 digit co ntry code. This
is the co ntry that takes responsibility for storing that partic lar
EPIRB’s registration details. In most cases this is the co ntry to which
the vessel is flagged. The co ntry programmed into yo r EPIRB can be
fo nd from its rear identity label. Yo m st register with this co ntry.
MV BELLANA
EPIRB 1
1D14 63F81FE
FLAG 232 G BRITAIN
SERIALISED 000012
CATEGORY 1 – AUTO
Class 2 –20/+55 C (- /+131 F)
When yo activate yo r EPIRB in an emergency, the nearest maritime
search and resc e coordination centre (MRCC) will receive the
message and decode the co ntry code (eg 232). They will then access
the registration database for that co ntry and expect to find details of
yo r vessel, its radio eq ipment and who to contact. If they fail to find
this information, this may slow down any resc e.
Vessel
Unique
Identity
Number
(UIN)
Country
Fig. 2.1 – EPIRB Rear Label

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2.2 How to register
Three registration forms are provided, two are for f t re se and one
m st be completed immediately. These forms are pre-printed with yo r
EPIRB’s identity; all yo have to do is complete details of yo r vessel
and provide contact n mbers. Wherever possible the forms are also pre-
printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback n mber. If yo r
form does not have a mailing address, contact yo r s pplier. When yo
have completed the form, yo can choose to fax it or mail it.
It is s al to receive confirmation when yo register. In the UK and
USA yo will also receive a “Decal” sticker which yo m st fit to the
EPIRB itself. The Decal is proof of registration. Not having a Decal is
an offence.
Usef l registration contacts are:
USA Sarsat Beacon Registration
E/SP3, RM3320, FB-
NOAA, 5200 Auth Road
Suitland MD 207 6- 30
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
UK EPIRB Registry
HM Coastguard (Southern)
Pendennis Point, Castle Drive
Falmouth TR11 WZ
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
Details of the North American on-line registration systems are given on
Page 63.
COSPAS-SARSAT provide registration details for many co ntries; se
the web address www.cospas-sarsat.org and follow the links to 406
MH Beacons and Registration; alternatively. there is direct access to
the database on www.406registration.com
2.3 Warranty orm
Please complete the warranty form s pplied and fax or mail it to
Simrad. Fail re to do this may delay any f t re warranty claim.