ACR Electronics Mini B300 2766.6 manual

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    Product Support Manual Mini B300 ™ ILS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon Product No. 2766.6 ETSI Type Approved to ETS 300 152 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Tel : +1(954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com[...]

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    * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY Y1-03-0167 Rev. B i[...]

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    For eword: Congratulations and thank you! You have just purchased the finest Class B personal EPIRB available on the market. Other brands merely attem pt to meet the requirem ents established by authorities. By purchasing this EPIRB you have distinguished yourself as one of the safest persons in boating. To be a responsible EPIRB owner: • Read th[...]

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    iii Y1-03-0167 Rev. B ACR MINI B 300 TM ILS EPIRB TABLE OF CONTENTS PARA TITLE PAGE Figure 1 ACR Mini B 300 TM ILS Outline Drawing 1 SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 2 - 4 1.1 General 2 1.2 Purpose 2 1.3 Satellite Detection 2 1.4 Authorizations 2 Figure 2 Search and Rescue Satellite Aided Tracking (SARSAT) 3 1.5 Characteristics 3 1.6 Technical Data 4 SECTION[...]

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    FIGURE 1: MINI B 300 TM ILS H 2 ON EPIRB 1 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B[...]

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    2 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL This manual provides installation, operation and m aintenance instructions for the MINI B 300 TM ILS Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB - Class B) hereinafter referred to as the Beacon. This section describes the characteristic s and details of the B eacon (See Figure 1). You m[...]

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    FIGURE 2: SATELLITE DETECTION 1.5 CHARACTERISTICS The MINI B 300 TM ILS Beacon is an o-ring sealed battery ope rated unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are m ounted within the case assembly, which also contains the battery power supply. An "ON-OFF" switch is insta lled on top of the [...]

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    4 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B 1.6 TECHNICAL DATA Pertinent technical data is listed below: ITEM CHARACTERISTICS Frequency 121.5 MHz Power Output Minimum 75 m W during 24 hours operation Operating Life 24 hours minimum at -10°, (-14°F) longer in temperate climates Battery Lithium battery, 6V Duracell DL223A, (or equivalent) sold with beacon. Rated replaceme[...]

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    5 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B SECTION 2 - INSTALLATION 2.1 GENERAL The MINI B 300 TM ILS Beacon has been designed for multi-purpose installation for survival use, personnel, rafts, floats and survival craft. It should be stowed on your persons, where it will be readily available in an emergency, or mount ed where easily accessible with the optional MINI B B [...]

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    6 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B 3.4 OPERATIONAL NOTES The EPIRB is designed to float on water but will opera te best when held upright out of water. An operational transmission on land should be conducted in an area free of obstructions, which could absorb RF energy and limit radiation patterns. Position the antenna straight up and extend (perpe ndicular to gr[...]

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    7 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B b. Remove old battery and place new battery in battery clip with groove side of battery down and flat side of battery up. Caution: Make sure flat side of battery is up. Otherwise, the polarity of the battery would be reversed and damage to the battery will occur. The battery also poses a possible fire, expl osion, or burn hazard[...]

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    8 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B 1. To ensure continued reliability, the unit should be checked for operation at least once every 90 (ninety) days, following the procedure of Section 5.2. 2. Do not use cleaners or petroleum distillates. 4.5 PACKAGING AND TRANSPORTATION The MINI B 300 TM ILS contains lithium batteries (solid cathode, total 3.4 grams lithium ). T[...]

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    9 Y1-03-0167 Rev. B[...]