GME MT406GAUS - Manual (Page 11)

PAGE 11 instruction mAnuAl 406G EPirB
You may test the EPIRB at any time using the following procedure:
1. remove the beacon from the bracket . keep the antenna well clear
of metalic objects during testing .
2. lift the cover marked ‘LIFT’ .
3. Briefly press then release the yellow ‘TEST’ button .
4. the unit will give a double beep and flash of the strobe light to
show it is functioning correctly .
5. close the switch cover and press
firmly into place until it clicks .
6. return the beacon into the
bracket .
if the EPirB fails the testing process
you should return it to your retailer
or nearest GmE branch office for
maintenance .
Gps satellite acquisition test
the standard self test procedure is more than sufficient to perform a
comprehensive check of your beacon without consuming too much
battery capacity . on occasions, and no more regularly than on average
once a year, you may wish to perform a GPs satellite acquisition check .
Whereas the routine self test verifies the GPs receiver’s circuitry, the
full test will include the operation of the special GPs antenna as well .
1 . this test consumes much more power than a standard self test so
choose a test location with good visibility of the open sky above .
A quick satellite acquisition means a short test, and less wasted
power consumption .
2 . carry out a self test in the usual way but rather than releasing the
‘TEST’ button, continue to hold it in position . After the self test pass
confirmation, both the strobe flash and the internal beeper will start .
count a further four flashes/beeps then immediately release the
‘TEST’ button .
3 . the mt406G will continue to flash and beep whilst it searches
for available satellites . this may continue for a number of minutes
depending on the number and location of satellites present . it is
not possible to abort the test once started, and note that distress
signals are not radiated as part of this test .
4 . if no satellites are found after a predetermined time the repetitive
flash and beep will stop . this may indicate a fault with the GPs
receiver system within the EPirB and you should contact your local
service centre for advice .
if the test terminates with a rapid sequence of flashes and beeps, then
GPs satellite acquisition and correct operation has been confirmed .
transportation
your mt406G EPirB contains lithium batteries . some transportation
or courier companies may have special requirements for transporting
devices containing lithium batteries .