PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B SR-102Ô Product No. 2726A GMDSS 16/6 Survival Radio ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 · Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com A Chelton Group company TABLE OF CONTENTS FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO.................................................... 1 1.0 2.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................ 2 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... 3 2.1 This Manual.................................................................................. 3 2.2 Purpose ....................................................................................... 3 2.3 Authorization ............................................................................... 3 2.4 Carriage Requirements..................................................................... 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ............................................. 4 FIGURE 2: ACR/16/6 GMDSS CONTROL PANEL........................................... 4 3.1 Operating Controls ......................................................................... 4 3.2 Operating Indicators ........................................................................ 4 OPERATION ......................................................................................... 5 4.1 Channel 16 Operation ...................................................................... 5 4.2 Channel 6 Operation ....................................................................... 5 4.3 Battery Save Feature ...................................................................... 5 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE ................................................... 6-8 5.1 Installation.................................................................................... 6 5.2 Mandatory Testing........................................................................ 6-7 5.3 Visual Inspection............................................................................ 7 FIGURE 3: CONTROL PANEL PROTECTIVE COVER ..................................... 8 BATTERY INFORMATION .................................................................. 9-10 FIGURE 4: BATTERY REPLACEMENT ........................................................ 9 6.1 Battery Options............................................................................. 10 6.1.1 Lithium Survival Battery (Product No. 1066) ............................... 10 6.1.2 MaxCapÔ Rechargeable (Ni-Cad) Battery (Product No. 1067).......... 10 6.2 How to Replace the Battery Pack ....................................................... 10 DISTRESS COMMUNICATIONS ..........................................................10-12 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 i FIGURE 1: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 1 1.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING FREQUENCY CHAN 16 6 FREQUENCY (MHz) 156.800 156.300 FUNCTION Distress Calling Communications/USCG TRANSMITTER Power Output (ERP) Frequency Control Modulation Type Max. Modulation Audio Bandwidth RECEIVER Sensitivity (12dB SINAD) Audio Output BATTERY Type Storage Life Operating Life under typical duty cycle of 1:9 (i.e. 6 sec Tx, 6 sec Rx, 48 sec stand by) SERVICE CONDITIONS Temperature Altitude Water Resistance PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Dimensions (Less Antenna) Height Width Thickness Antenna Weight (includes Battery) 7.6 in/19.3 cm 2.6 in/ 6.6 cm 1.7 in/4.3 cm 11.5 in/29.2 cm 1.1 lb/0.5 kg -20°C to +50°C 0 to 40,000 ft/0 to 12000 m 3 Meter Depth, Max up to 5 minutes Primary, Lithium 10 Years 8 hours @ -20°C 1.0mV 300 mW 500 mW ±2.5 dB Quartz Crystal (±.001%) Phase ±5 kHz 300/2500 Hz Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 2 2.0 2.1 2.1.1 INTRODUCTION THIS MANUAL This manual contains necessary information for the operation, maintenance and performance of distress communications utilizing the ACR/2726A 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way Radiotelephone. The user is strongly recommended to read this manual in its entirety. A photocopy of the suggested procedures for distress communications outlined in section 7.0 should be kept with each radiotelephone to aid the designated operator maximize the intelligibility and success of his radio distress request. PURPOSE The 16/6 Survival Craft Portable Two-Way VHF Radiotelephone is intended to be used for on-scene emergency communications between survival craft and ship, and survival craft and rescue units. The radio is equipped with a 5 year lithium survival battery pack which is user replaceable. With the lithium battery pack installed, the unit meets all IMO, SOLAS and FCC requirements for survival craft two-way VHF transceivers. An optional rechargeable MaxCapÔ battery pack is also available. AUTHORIZATION This radio is FCC Type Accepted and GMDSS listed (FCC Part 80.1101) as a survival craft two-way VHF radiotelephone apparatus which complies with the 1988 GMDSS SOLAS amendments. To install the radio on a survival craft, the host ship must have a valid Ship Station License as required by law. To obtain an application for an FCC Ship Station License (U.S. ships), the user should contact the nearest FCC office. CARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS The following carriage requirements apply to all relevant SOLAS ships built on or after February 1, 1992, and to all relevant SOLAS ships as of February 1, 1995. Any vessel may voluntarily carry any number of two-way VHF radiotelephones provided it maintains a valid Ship Station License: 1. A minimum number of two (2) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS cargo ships of between 300-500 gross tons. 2. A minimum number of three (3) two-way VHF radiotelephones are required for SOLAS passenger ships and SOLAS cargo ships of 500 or more gross tons. Note: These carriage requirements are subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to International Maritime Organization (IMO). 2.2 2.2.1 2.3 2.3.1 2.4 2.4.1 Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 3 3.0 3.1 OPERATING CONTROLS AND INDICATORS OPERATING CONTROLS All radio controls are flat panel, push-types located on the front surface of the radio (see Figure 2.) ON/OFF VOL Ù VOL Ú PTT Press for one (1) second to turn ON, and press again to turn OFF. Volume Ù (increases audio output level to maximum) Volume Ú (decreases audio output level). Push-To-Talk activates transmitter while switch is depressed. When switch is released, radio returns to receive mode automatically. Selects operation on Marine Channel 16 (Distress/Calling) Selects operation on Marine Channel 6 (Communications/USCG) OPERATING INDICATORS The push switch includes a RED light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 16 is selected. The push switch includes a GREEN light which will be illuminated when the radio is ON and Channel 6 is selected. CHAN 16 CHAN 6 3.2 CHAN 16 CHAN 6 VOL Ù ÚBoth of these push switches light up YELLOW when the PTT switch is depressed - indicates that radio is transmitting. PTT The push switch blinks YELLOW at a slow rate to assist operator in locating the PTT switch in darkness. FIGURE 2: ACR/GMDSS 16/6 SURVIVAL RADIO CONTROL PANEL Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 4 4.0 4.1 OPERATION CHANNEL 16 OPERATION (CHAN 16) Remove control panel protective cover. Strap the unit around operator's wrist, hand or glove. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn ON the Survival Radio*. CHAN 16 button stays lit (red). Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. Press blinking PUSH TO TALK button to transmit. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"--6" (7.5 cm to 15 cm). h. Both Volume indicators stay lit during transmission. i. Release PUSH TO TALK button to listen. j. Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose). k. Keep transmissions to a minimum to conserve battery power. l. Periodically verify that the CHAN 16 button is lit (red) to guard against accidental selection of channel 6. m. Press ON/OFF button to turn unit off. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. 4.2 CHANNEL 6 OPERATION (CHAN 6) Remove control panel protective cover. Strap the unit around operator's wrist, hand or glove. Press ON/OFF button for one (1) second to turn on the Survival Radio*. CHAN 16 button stays lit (red). Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. Press CHAN 6 button to select channel 6. CHAN 6 button stays lit (green). Adjust Volume by pressing the respective buttons (Note: there are 4 preset volume settings from which to choose). i. Press blinking PUSH TO TALK button to transmit. j. Speak loudly and clearly into speaker area from a distance of approximately 3"--6" (7.5 cm to 15 cm). k. Both Volume indicators stay lit during transmission. l. Release PUSH TO TALK button to listen. m. Keep transmissions to a minimum to conserve battery power. n. Press ON/OFF button to turn unit off. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. *Note: ON/OFF Button is designed with a short delay to prevent accidental turn-on. 4.3 BATTERY SAVE FEATURE a. To conserve battery life, the unit will automatically shut-off following a period of approximately 20 ­ 30 minutes of idle radio activity. Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 5 5.0 5.1 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTALLATION The Survival Radio and its protective cover shall be packed with the ship's survival craft or in a survival suit. When not packed with a life raft, the radiotelephone should be stored in an accessible place, as close to the survival craft as possible. 5.2 5.2.1 MANDATORY TESTING Radiotelephones operated within the U.S.A. must be operationally tested on a periodic basis (FCC regulations, Part 80, section 80.834, until superseded by section 80.1095). To test the radiotelephone, follow the steps given below (Note: this test requires that a separate VHF marine radio transceiver be used to monitor transmitted and received signals). Any transmissions effected for the purpose of testing the Survival Radio shall be as brief as possible. The recommended test message format is as follows: " THIS IS ". EXAMPLE: "BLUE DUCK THIS IS MARY JANE WXT599". When a second radiotelephone or the ship's receiver is utilized to monitor proper operation of the Survival Radio, the test distance between devices should be kept to a maximum and the following message format should be observed: " THIS IS MOBILE 1". EXAMPLE: "MARY JANE THIS IS MARY JANE MOBILE 1 WXT599" (NOTE: if the unit to be tested is not on board the vessel containing the fixed station, "UNIT 1" should be used rather than "MOBILE 1"). a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Remove the radio from its survival craft package. Remove control panel protective cover. Press and hold ON/OFF button for one (1) second. Listen for the tone and for the squelch action 3 seconds after activating the unit. The receiver tunes to Channel 16 automatically when unit is turned ON. Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 16). If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats). If the test signal was not heard (full quieting), replace the battery and retest. If the test signal is still not heard (full quieting), have the unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. Have someone return the call from the monitoring station (lowest power setting) to verify proper radiotelephone receiver operation. Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 6 i. j. k. l. If a response is not heard (full quieting), have the radio unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. Press the CHAN 6 key to tune unit to channel 6. Set the monitoring transceiver to channel 6 (156.3 MHz). m. Listen for any activity on the frequency (channel 6). n. o. p. q. r. s. t. 5.3 5.3.1 If no activity is detected, transmit the test message and have someone monitor the transmission (see above for suggested test message formats). If the test signal was not heard (full quieting), have the unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. Have someone return the call from the monitoring station (lowest power setting) to verify proper radiotelephone receiver operation. If a response is not heard (full quieting), have the radio unit inspected at your nearest authorized service center. Slide ON/OFF button to turn unit OFF. Replace control panel protective cover. Replace unit into its survival craft package. VISUAL INSPECTION Periodically inspect the Survival Radio for damage, cracks and front panel label wear. Wipe off any salt deposits with a damp cloth. Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 7 FIGURE 3: CONTROL PANEL PROTECTIVE COVER Y1-03-0079-1 Rev. B 8 6.0 BATTERY INFORMATION FIGURE ...