ACR Electronics ACR-PLB100 用户手册
SECTION 2 – OPERATION
2.1
GENERAL
2.1.1
The beacon is designed to be manually deployed and activated.
2.1.2
The beacon can accept NMEA 0183 GPS Data (Version 1.5 and above, the GGA
sentence string must be enabled) through its I/R interface. Data is updated every
30 minutes once an initial position is acquired.
sentence string must be enabled) through its I/R interface. Data is updated every
30 minutes once an initial position is acquired.
2.1.3
The beacon is also designed to allow the user to perform periodic testing and
confirmation of GPS connection and downloaded coordinates.
confirmation of GPS connection and downloaded coordinates.
2.1.4
The beacon checks for a valid GPS data approximately every 2 seconds if no
current valid data exists.
current valid data exists.
2.1.5
The beacon will update its GPS data by initiating the self-test function if data is
present.
present.
2.1.6
The beacon will hold the last GPS coordinates in memory until the unit is
activated. After deactivating the unit, GPS data is returned to default.
activated. After deactivating the unit, GPS data is returned to default.
2.2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2.2.1
Activation
Unfold Antenna from around unit and move Antenna to a Vertical position (See
Figure 6) Lift Switch to the "ON" Position by lifting up and sliding over then
down to "ON" to activate the unit. "ON" position is indicated by "y" on the face of
the switch. Your beacon comes with a Breakaway tab on the switch to keep from
accidental turn-on. PUSH SWITCH down to break TAB in case of an emergency.
Once activated the unit will; Beep and the RED LED will begin to flash one red
flash approximately every 20 seconds. Unit will send Rescue message approx.
every 50 seconds and will beep after each message that has been sent. Keep
beacon with you at all times.
Figure 6) Lift Switch to the "ON" Position by lifting up and sliding over then
down to "ON" to activate the unit. "ON" position is indicated by "y" on the face of
the switch. Your beacon comes with a Breakaway tab on the switch to keep from
accidental turn-on. PUSH SWITCH down to break TAB in case of an emergency.
Once activated the unit will; Beep and the RED LED will begin to flash one red
flash approximately every 20 seconds. Unit will send Rescue message approx.
every 50 seconds and will beep after each message that has been sent. Keep
beacon with you at all times.
2.2.2
Deactivation
Turning the switch to the “Off” position will deactivate the beacon.
If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated, remove the two
screws at the bottom of the unit, and unplug the battery to disable the unit.
Return it to a service center for repair.
screws at the bottom of the unit, and unplug the battery to disable the unit.
Return it to a service center for repair.
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