ACR&Artex Float-Free 406 Memory Capsule - Manual (Page 3)

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PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND
NOTES CAREFULLY
FOREWORD
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR Memory capsule. The combination of superior design, high
quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come. The
test facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the
products we produce can stand up to the rigors found in a marine environment. With proper care and maintenance,
your MEMORY CAPSULE will be in service for years to come.
ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the International Organization for Standardization.
This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Float Free 406 Memory Capsule,
hereinafter referred to as the memory capsule. This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the
Memory capsule System. S-VDR carriage requirements are contained in IMO regulations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHZ MEMORY CAPSULES ............................................................................. 1
1.1 Why is registration important? ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 What country should I register in? ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 How do I register? .............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Do I need a radio license? ................................................................................................................................. 2
1.5 Change of Ownership or Contact Information ................................................................................................ 3
1.6 Commercial Vessels Worldwide ....................................................................................................................... 3
1.7 Lost or Stolen Memory Capsules ..................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 2 – PRODUCT FEATURES ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 Memory Storage System.................................................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 3 - FALSE ALARMS ........................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 Prevention of False Alarms ............................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Reporting of False Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 6
SECTION 4 - INSTALLATION / ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................... 6
4.1 Mounting Location ............................................................................................................................................. 6
4.2 Assembling your Float Free Memory Capsule ................................................................................................ 8
4.3 Visual Inspection .............................................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 Important Expiration Dates.............................................................................................................................. 12
SECTION 5 - OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 General .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
5.2 Automatic Deployment and Activation .......................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Manual Deployment and Activation ................................................................................................................ 14
5.4 Deactivation ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
5.5 Full Functional Self Test .................................................................................................................................. 14
5.6 Internal GPS Test .............................................................................................................................................. 15
SECTION 6 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 16
SECTION 7 - THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 17
7.1 General Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 17
7.2 Satellite Detection ............................................................................................................................................ 17
7.3 Global Positioning System (GPS) ................................................................................................................... 17
SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS .................................................................................................................................. 19
8.1 Approvals .......................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.2 Characteristics .................................................................................................................................................. 19
8.3 Technical Data - memory capsule .................................................................................................................. 19
8.4 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 19
8.5 Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
SECTION 9- WARRANTY .............................................................................................................................................. 21
9.1 Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 21
9.2 Notices ............................................................................................................................................................... 21