GME MT406GAUS - Manual (Page 13)

PAGE 13 instruction mAnuAl 406G EPirB
NatIoNal autHorItY DEtaIls
chemistry: liso
2
(2 .4 g lithium per cell)
configuration: 2 D size cells .
pHYsIcAL
operating: -20°c to +55°c .
storage: -30°c to +70°c .
Weight: 555 g (plus 98 g for bracket) .
compass safe
Distance: 0 .1 m (incl mounting bracket) from magnetic
navigational device when inactive .
Dimensions: 260 mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max .
when stowed in bracket .
Materials: uV stabilized plastic chassis .
performance: As/nZs 4280 .1 .
patent Number: GB2420058 .
otHEr FEAtUrEs
Gps: internal high performance receiver with quadrifilar
helix antenna .
retention Lanyard: Buoyant type approximately 5 .5 metres long .
reflector: solAs retro-reflective tape encircling unit above
waterline .
solid-state strobe: High reliability solid state design exceeds imo
requirements .
Antenna: Flexible self straightening stainless steel design .
Bracket: Quick release mechanism (manual) . retained by
four (4) vessel fixing points .
* standard factory setting, subject to national requirements . Distributor
re-programmable via optical data interface .
specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
if returning your mt406G to your dealer or GmE branch for service or
battery replacement, you should advise the transportation company
prior that the beacon contains lithium batteries .
Do Not send your beacon through the postal system.
Disposal
special precautions must be taken when finally disposing of your
beacon at the end of it’s useful life . legislation may determine the
specific requirements which apply to you . in the first instance contact
your national Authority for advice .
the following information may also be helpful:
• To permanently disable the beacon remove the 4 screws retaining
the cover, open unit, unplug battery lead, then reseal .
• Lithium batteries are generally not considered as hazardous waste
when fully discharged . Qualified personnel may be able to slowly
and safely discharge the cells for you .
Do Not short circuit the cells or battery. Do Not incinerate.
sPEcIfIcatIoNs - mt406G
MoDEs oF opErAtIoN
Activated: uHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high
intensity strobe and audible activation alert .
self test: comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual
and audible operator feedback . uHF test message
(inverted synchronisation compatible with portable
beacon testers) .
opErAtIoN
Activation: manually by operator .
Bracket type: manual release .
Duration: 48 hours minimum .
transmission Delay: 121 .5 and 406 mHz distress signals commence ~
60 seconds after activation .
Warm Up: none required (due to digital frequency
generation) .
VHF: 121 .5 mHz, 50 mW ±3 dB, swept tone Am .
UHF: 406 .037 mHz, 5 W ± 2 dB, Psk (digital) .
strobe: 20 flashes/minute at greater than 0 .75 cd
effective intensity .
cospAs-sArsAt certified to c/s t .001 (class 2) requirements .
UHF-protocol/Data: national location*, radio call sign or mmsi
(all with GPs location) .
repetition period: 50 s mean, digitally generated randomization .
BAttErY
replacement period: Prior to expiry date marked on case .
replacement Method: service centre, or factory only (non-user
replaceable) .
Australia
24 hour Emergency contact
Phone local:1800 641 792
international: +61 2 6230 6811
registration
Beacon registration section, AussAr
Australian maritime safety Authority
GPo Box 2181, canberra Act 2601
online: www .beacons .amsa .gov .au
Email: ausbeacon@amsa .gov .au
Fax local: 1800 406 329
international: +61 2 9332 6323
Phone local: 1800 406 406
international: +61 2 9279 5766 New Zealand
24 hour Emergency contact
Phone local: 0508 472 269
international: +64 4 577 8030
registration
rescue co-ordination centre new Zealand
Po Box 30050, lower Hutt 5040
online: www .beacons .org .nz
Email: 406registry@maritimenz .govt .nz
Fax: +64 4 577 8041
Phone, local: 0800 406 111
international: +64 4 577 8033
mobiles calls can attract connection charges .