KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual

DATE : 14/12/2006 INDEX : B REF. : DOC05260

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KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual

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KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual TECHNICAL PRESENTATION


LIST OF MODIFICATIONS

Copyright © MARTEC SERPE-IESM. All rights reserved.

Ind.

Date

A

14/06/2006 First Issue

B

14/12/2006 All pages revised

Description of modifications

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1 . GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1.COSPAS-SARSAT System ........................................................................................................ 1 1.2.Immediate alerting and location calculation ................................................................................ 1 1.3.Presentation of KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual .................................................................... 2 1.3.1.KANNAD Auto .................................................................................................................... 2 1.3.2.KANNAD Manual+ .............................................................................................................. 2 1.3.3.KANNAD Manual ................................................................................................................ 2 1.4.Functionalities according to versions .......................................................................................... 3 1.5.List of acronyms .......................................................................................................................... 4 2 . APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS .......................................................................................................... 4 3 . DESIGN FEATURE 5 3.1.Design of Container and Bracket ................................................................................................ 5 3.1.1.Auto releasable container ................................................................................................... 5 3.1.2.Wall mounting bracket ........................................................................................................ 7 3.2.Mechanical design of beacons .................................................................................................... 8 3.3.Working principle ........................................................................................................................ 9 3.3.1.Transmitter ........................................................................................................................ 10 3.3.2.Digital Transmission ......................................................................................................... 11 3.4.Working modes ......................................................................................................................... 12 3.4.1.Off ..................................................................................................................................... 12 3.4.2.Self-Test ........................................................................................................................... 13 3.4.3.Programming .................................................................................................................... 13 3.4.4.On ..................................................................................................................................... 13 3.5.False alarm prevention ............................................................................................................. 14 3.5.1.Beacon deactivation ......................................................................................................... 14 4 . TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 15 4.1.Beacons mechanical characteristics ......................................................................................... 15 4.2.Container mechanical characteristics ....................................................................................... 16 4.2.1.Material ............................................................................................................................. 16 4.3.Bracket mechanical characteristics ........................................................................................... 17 4.4.Electrical performances ............................................................................................................ 18 4.4.1.121.5 Transmitter .............................................................................................................. 18 4.4.2.406 Transmitter ................................................................................................................. 18 4.4.3.Visual localisation ............................................................................................................. 18 4.4.4.GPS receiver .................................................................................................................... 18 4.4.5.Power supply .................................................................................................................... 19 4.5.Components characteristics ...................................................................................................... 19 4.5.1.Oscillator ........................................................................................................................... 19 4.5.2.GPS receiver .................................................................................................................... 20 4.5.3.Batteries ............................................................................................................................ 20 4.6.Environmental characteristics ................................................................................................... 20 5 . QUALIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................ 21 5.1.Approvals .................................................................................................................................. 21 5.2.Test reports ............................................................................................................................... 21 6 . MANUFACTURING ....................................................................................................................... 22 6.1.Beacons Labelling .................................................................................................................... 22 6.2.Container Labelling ................................................................................................................... 24 6.3.Programming ............................................................................................................................ 26 7 . MAINTENANCE POLICY .............................................................................................................. 27


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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page


7.1.Scheduled maintenance ........................................................................................................... 27 7.2.Battery replacement .................................................................................................................. 27 8 . RELATED DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................... 27 8.1.Files .......................................................................................................................................... 27 8.2.Qualification certificates ............................................................................................................ 27


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1. GENERAL 1.1. COSPAS-SARSAT System Launched in the early eighties by the four founder countries (Canada, France, Russia, USA), the COSPAS-SARSAT system provides satellite aid to search and rescue (SAR) operations for maritime, aeronautical and terrestrial vehicles anywhere in the world. The system operates in the 406.0 - 406.1 MHz frequency band.It uses distress beacons fitted on mobiles and a constellation of LEO and GEO satellites which relay the 121.5 / 243 MHz signals and process the 406 MHz signal to ground stations (LUT) where the beacon positions are determined (with a precision of 10 NM with 121.5 / 243 signals and less than 2 NM with 406 signals).


Several types of beacons are designed to match the various applications of the COSPAS-SARSAT system: •

EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) for maritime applications.

•

ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter) for aeronautical applications.

•

PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) for land expeditions.

Each beacon is programmed with a unique 15 digit Hexadecimal identity number (ID). Programming protocols are specified in C/S T. 001. Figure 1: COSPAS-SARSAT System

1.2. Immediate alerting and location calculation Refer to Figure 1: COSPAS-SARSAT System When activated, the KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual transmit, in the 406 MHZ frequency, a coded message with a unique number to identify the distress and the beacon’s owner. This message is picked up by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites which stores it and continuously retransmits it to the Local User Terminals (L.U.T). Thanks to the geostationary satellites (GEOSAR), the distress is received within minutes and transmitted anywhere in the world. Thanks to the orbital satellites (LEOSAR), the position of the distress is calculated within one nautical mile anywhere in the world using doppler techniques. The typical waiting time for calculating a position to average latitudes is less than one hour. The data are processed and retransmitted to Mission and Rescue Control Centers (MRCC's) and to the Search And Rescue Center (S.A.R.) nearest to the distress to organize the rescue operations. In addition, if the beacon is fitted with a GPS (Refer to 1.3. Presentation of KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual), a position (accuracy typically about a fifty meters) will be transmitted by the beacon within minutes following the distress. The 121.5 MHz frequency is also transmitted by the beacon and is used as a homing frequency in the final



stages of rescue. 1.3. Presentation of KANNAD Auto / Manual+ / Manual •

KANNAD Auto, designed for the professionals,

•

KANNAD Manual+, designed for professional and leisure use,

•

KANNAD Manual, designed for very small boats.

Figure 2: Presentation of versions 1.3.1. KANNAD Auto As GMDSS, this version is a Category 1 (Float Free) EPIRB designed for fishing, passenger vessels, etc. A Float Free container for above deck outside installation protects the KANNAD 406 Auto and enables the release of the Epirb for automatic activation when submerged in water. It can be manually activated. KANNAD 406 Auto can be fitted with a built-in GPS as option. 1.3.2. KANNAD Manual+ This version is a Category 2 Non Float Free EPIRB designed for professionals, offshore sailing, super yachts, etc. KANNAD Manual+ is fitted with a water switch sensor for automatic activation when submerged in water. It can also be manually activated. This version is supplied with an ergonomic bracket for on board installation and easy transportation. KANNAD Manual+ can be fitted with a built-in GPS as option. 1.3.3. KANNAD Manual This version is a Category 2 Non Float Free EPIRB designed for small and very small boats, wet environment. Manually activated only, KANNAD Manual is not fitted with water switch sensor. This version is supplied with an ergonomic bracket for on board installation and easy transportation. KANNAD Manual+ can be fitted with a built-in GPS as option.


These EPIRBs are declined in 3 versions:

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1.4. Functionalities according to versions The following table summarizes the functionalities of KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual according to versions.

Version Equipment Category 1 (Float Free )

Auto

Manual

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Category 2 (Non Float Free)


Manual+

Class 2 (Op. temp. -20°C to +55°C)

X

Float free container for auto activation

X

Wall mounting bracket Water switch sensor activation

X

X

Manually activated

X

X

X

Option

Option

Option

Wheelmark

Wheelmark

R&TTE

GPS receiver Approval

Figure 3: Versions identification


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1.5. List of acronyms CEP......................................................................................................................... Circular Error Probability CSN .......................................................................................................................... Cospas Sarsat Number ELT .............................................................................................................. Emergency Locator Transmitter EPIRB .................................................................................... Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon EEPROM .............................................................. Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory GEO .......................................................................................................................Geostationary Earth Orbit GPS ..................................................................................................................... Global Positioning System LEO....................................................................................................................................... Low Earth Orbit LUT ................................................................................................................................ Local User Terminal MMSI........................................................................................................... Mobile Maritime Service Identity PLB ........................................................................................................................ Personal Locator Beacon P/N ............................................................................................................................................. Part Number SAR................................................................................................................................ Search And Rescue TBD................................................................................................................................... To Be Determined TCXO ................................................................................... Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillators WSS..............................................................................................................................Water Switch Sensor 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Reference COSPAS-SARSAT C/S T.001 Issue 3 Rev. 06 OCT 2004

Title «Specification for COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz distress beacons»

COSPAS-SARSAT C/S T. 007 «COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz distress beacon type approval standard» Issue 3 Rev. 11 OCT 2004 ETSI EN 300 066 V1.3.1

Electromagnetic Compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); Floatfree maritime satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) operating in the 406.0 MHz to 406.1 MHz frequency band; Technical characteristics and methods of measurement.

IEC 945

Maritime navigation and radio communication equipment and systems General requirements, methods of testing and required test results.

IEC 61097-2

Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) - Part 2: COSPASSARSAT EPIRB - Satellite emergency position indicating radio beacon operating on 406 MHz - Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results.

RTCM SC 110

Recommended standards for 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs)


REF. : DOC05260



3. DESIGN FEATURE 3.1. Design of Container and Bracket 3.1.1. Auto releasable container The KANNAD Auto, Float Free version (Category 1), is supplied in an auto release container (1). This container is designed to protect the beacon and to ensure its releasing in the event of a wreck. It must be mounted either in horizontal position on the deck of the vessel or in vertical position against a bulkhead or any vertical and flat surface


This container is fitted with a HAMMAR H20 automatic release system (2) and a manual locking system (3).

Figure 4: Auto releasable container



Figure 5: Container, automatic opening Manual opening It is possible to open the container manually by opening the manual locking system (A). Once the beacon removed from its container (B) it will be activated) manually (ON push button) or automatically (throwing it overboard) (D).

Figure 6: Container, manual opening


Opening the container Automatic opening The release system uses the hydrostatic pressure effect. At a depth of 1.5 m to 4 m (4 to 12 ft.), the release system operates and cuts the locking axe. The cover is released and allows the beacon to rise to the surface. The beacon is automatically activated when submerged in water and out of its container.




3.1.2. Wall mounting bracket A wall mounting bracket is supplied with the KANNAD Manual and Manual+. This mounting bracket is fitted with a strap used to avoid an inadvertent ejection of the Beacon. It is designed to be mounted vertically against a bulkhead or any vertical flat surface.

Figure 7: Manual or Manual+ with mounting bracket Once the beacon removed from the bracket, it will be activated: •

for Manual and Manual+, manually by pressing the ON push button (A);

•

or, for Manual+ only, automatically by throwing it overboard (B).

Figure 8: Activation of Manual or Manual+



3.2. Mechanical design of beacons


The KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual are made of yellow polycarbonate with a high resistance to shocks.

Figure 9: General View




Item

Description

1

Breakable seal

2

Locking system

3

TEST / STOP Push button

4

ON Push button

5

Flash

6

Beacon control led (also used for programming)

7

Water Switch Sensor

8

Emergency deactivation device

9

Tether line

10

Band of retroreflective material

11

406 / 121.5 MHz antenna

12

Locking nut dome / housing

3.3. Working principle To avoid any false alarm, the ON push button of KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual is hidden by a sliding locking system protected by a breakable seal. This triple activation system (breaking a seal, sliding the locking system, pushing the ON push button) gives reliability to the distress signal. A LED indicates operation. The KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual are designed to transmit on two frequencies (121,5 MHz and 406 MHz): •

The 121.5 MHz frequency is mainly used for homing in the final stage of the rescue operation.

•

The 406 MHz is used by the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites for precise pinpointing and identification code (Nationality and Personal Number) transmission.

•

When using a GPS version, within minutes of activation, more accurate latitude / longitude coordinates will be determined and transmitted to the rescue center (RCC) with the identification message.

These functions are performed thanks to: •

A logical circuit and 406.028/121.5 MHz transmitter on the same PCB;

•

A 2-frequency antenna;

•

A power supply;

•

A water switch sensor (KANNAD Auto & Manual+);

•

A reed relay (ILS) (not used for KANNAD Manual);

•

A Built-in GPS receiver (GPS versions only).



3.3.1. Transmitter Once activated, the transmitter operates continuously on 121.5 MHz with an output power of 50 mW. The modulation is an audio frequency sweeping upwards from 500 Hz to 1400 Hz at 3 Hz rate. The AM modulation factor is over 85%. During the first 48 hours of operation, a digital message is transmitted on 406.028 MHz every 50 seconds. The output power on 406 MHz is 5 W. Bi-phase modulation at 400 bps enables the transmission of all the relevant identification information to the COSPAS-SARSAT satellites in 440 ms (or 520 ms for GPS versions). 3.3.1.1. Architecture The transmitter is driven by a micro-controller that manages the PLL, amplitude and phase signal modulation. The high stability of the 406 MHz carrier (0.002 parts/million/100 ms) is given by a TCXO. Copyright © MARTEC SERPE-IESM. All rights reserved.

Figure 10: Block diagram of KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual



3.3.1.2. Device against permanent transmission The 406 MHz transmission duration is 440 ms (or 520 ms for GPS version) every 50 seconds. Should the transmission be unusually too long, a protective circuit stops the beacon: the power supply fuse is blown after 10 or 17 seconds (depending of battery voltage) of uninterrupted transmission without involving the microprocessor.


Figure 11: Protective device against permanent transmission

3.3.1.3. Protection against repetitive self-test mode transmissions Self-test sequence is activated by pushing a specific button. A new self-test cannot be initiated before the end of the whole sequence. The microprocessor takes into consideration a pushing of the test button only on a falling edge and not on a low level. Therefore, if the test button is held unintentionally in press position, a new self test cannot occur. 3.3.1.4. Transmission period The microprocessor drives the 406 MHz transmission repetition time (440 ms every 50 seconds or 520 ms for GPS versions). In order to prevent simultaneous transmission if two or more beacons are triggered together, a variable repetition time between 47.5 seconds and 52.5 seconds is computed by adding a random delay to 47.5 seconds. 3.3.2. Digital Transmission 3.3.2.1. Protocols The KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual are fully compatible with the transmission protocol specified by the COSPAS-SARSAT C/S T.001 document. Each beacon is programmed with a unique code giving: •

Nationality;

•

Unique Identification number;

•

Type of beacon (Epirb).

3.3.2.2. Programming Programming is carried out with the MARTEC Serpe-Iesm PKR kit.



Figure 12: Controls and interfaces The KANNAD 406 Auto, Manual+ and Manual offer 4 different modes: •

Off.

•

Self-Test.

•

Programming.

•

On (transmission).

On mode is selected •

either automatically (Auto and Manual+), activation by water switch sensor (7);

•

or manually (all versions) by pushing a ON push button (4) protected by a locking system (2). This locking system is protected by breakable seal (1).

Once the beacon has been manually activated, OFF mode can be selected by pressing the TEST (3) push button. Self-Test is carried out by pressing the TEST push button (3) (if manually activated) Programming is carried out thanks to an interface (6) located on the upper part of the beacon. 3.4.1. Off The Beacon is off if it has not been automatically (water switch sensor 7) or manually (push button 4) activated, or if after activation, the beacon has been disabled by: •

removing the beacon from water, if activated automatically;

•

pressing the TEST push button (3), if activated manually.

In the event that the beacon refuses to turn off despite the above actions, it is possible to stop the transmission by fully disabling the beacon (disconnecting the battery) thanks to an external deactivation device (8). See paragraph 3.5.1. Beacon deactivation.


3.4. Working modes



3.4.2. Self-Test Self-Test mode is a temporary mode in which the beacon checks battery voltage and main characteristics of transmitter: 406 MHz power output and 406 PLL locking. In addition, the GPS serial link is tested for versions fitted with a GPS. Self-Test is activated by pressing the «TEST» push button (3). Self-Test sequence consists in a short modulated 121.5 MHz and particular 406 MHz transmission. These two transmissions are performed less than 15 seconds after pressing the «TEST» push button (3). 406 MHz Self-Test transmission is coded with the inverted frame requested by COSPAS-SARSAT technical specification. 3.4.2.1. 121.5 and 406 MHz transmission test Copyright © MARTEC SERPE-IESM. All rights reserved.

•

Press «TEST» push button (3): -

A buzzer transmits an audible signal (audio frequency 3 KHz) every seconds.

-

Control LED (6) is flashing: - 1 flash every 2 seconds indicates good operation; - 2 flashes every 2 seconds indicate faulty operation.

3.4.3. Programming Programming mode is a mode enabling digital communication with a programming and testing equipment. This mode is selected by: •

Positioning the optical pen of programming kit (Refer to Figure 18: Programming) over the beacon control led (6);

•

Pressing «TEST» push button (3) while maintaining the optical pen on the beacon control led (6).

3.4.4. On This mode is selected: •

either automatically (KANNAD Auto and Manual+) by submerging the water switch contact (7);

•

or manually (all versions) by: •

breaking the seal of the locking system (1);

•

unlocking the locking system (2),

•

pressing the ON push button (4).

When this mode is selected: •

The GPS receiver waits for a GPS fix(1) (versions fitted with a GPS);

•

Transmission starts on 406 MHz after 50 seconds (406 burst every 50 seconds);

•

Transmission starts on 121.5 MHz after the first 406 MHz burst;

•

GPS position is updated every 20 minutes (versions fitted with a GPS).

The flash (5) blinks with a period of 3 seconds. A buzzer transmits an audible signal (audio frequency 3 KHz) every seconds. The beacon can be reset by pressing the TEST push button (3). NOTE:

(1)

If a GPS Fix is not obtained within 5 minutes, the GPS receiver stops and starts again 20 minutes later.



3.5. False alarm prevention 3.5.1. Beacon deactivation If the beacon was activated by mistake, it can be manually de-activated. (1) Beacon overboard For KANNAD Auto and Manual+ only, if the beacon was activated by water switch sensor (beacon overboard), it can be de-activated by removing it from water and waiting a few seconds. (2) Beacon manually activated

(3) Fully disabling the beacon In the event the beacon refuses to turn off despite the above actions, the transmission can be stopped by fully disabling the beacon (battery disconnection). This can be done by fully screwing the external deactivation device using a standard cross head screwdriver (5 mm max. width, Pozidriv N° 1 : 5x100 if possible), fully screw the external deactivation device. This will turn the power off.


If the beacon was activated manually, it can be de-activated by pressing then releasing the TEST button.



4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 4.1. Beacons mechanical characteristics


•

Material (compliant with UL94V0 standard): •

Housing and nut: VALOX® 357X with a high resistance against shocks.

•

Dome: Calibre 703-15 Dow.

•

Coloring: Light yellow compound (RAL 1018).

•

Weight including batteries: Without GPS

With GPS

Beacon alone

1000 gr. (2.204 lb.).

1015 gr. (2.237 lb.).

With support

1170 gr. (2.579 lb.).

1185 gr. (2.612 lb.).

With container

2080 gr. (4.585 lb.).

2095 gr. (4.618 lb.).

•

Outline dimensions (antenna unfolded): 382.22 x 129.5 mm (15.048 x 5.09 inches). When the antenna is folded in container or bracket: 240 x 129.5 mm (9.448 x 5.09 inches).

•

Antenna dimensions: 184.7 mm (7.27 inches).

Figure 13: Overall dimensions



4.2. Container mechanical characteristics 4.2.1. Material Material: LURAN S 757R.

•

Coloring: White.

•

Weight: 1080 gr. (2.38 lb.).

•

Outline dimensions: 386.65 x 209.72 x 152 mm (14.435 x 8.256 x 5.984 inches).


•

Figure 14: Container, overall dimensions



4.3. Bracket mechanical characteristics Material: LURAN S 757R.

•

Weight: 170 gr. (0.374 lb.).

•

Overall dimensions: 196.1 x 147.25 x 132.5 mm (7.72 x 5.8 x 5.216 inches) without beacon. 272.7 x 147.25 x 132.5 mm (10.736 x 5.8 x 5.216 inches) with beacon.


•

Figure 15: Beacon and bracket, overall dimensions



4.4. Electrical performances 4.4.1. 121.5 Transmitter

Frequency

121.5 +/- 0.003 MHz

Output power

50 mW (17 dBm), ± 3dB PERP

Transmission

Continuous except 2 seconds during 406 MHz transmission

Modulation type

3K20A3X

Modulation rate

> 85%

Modulation signal

Upwards 500 to 1400 Hz

Repetition rate

3 Hz

Autonomy

Refer to 4.4.5. Power supply

4.4.2. 406 Transmitter 406.028 MHz Transmitter Frequency

406.028 +/-0.001 MHz

Output power

5 W, 37dBm ± 2 dB

Data encoding

16K0G1D, Biphase L 1.1 ± 0.1 radians

Transmission duration

440 ms or 520 ms for GPS versions

Repetition period

47.5 to 52.5 s

Speed of transmission

400 bps +/-1%

Frame synchronization

0001 01111, 01101 0000 (during self test)

Autonomy


4.4.3. Visual localisation Super LEDs: 20 flashes per minutes / 0.75 Candela. 4.4.4. GPS receiver GPS Receiver Manufacturer

FASTRAX

Centre frequency

Band L1

Number of channels

12 independent tracking channels

Position updating

every 20 minutes

Autonomy


For GPS receiver detailed characteristics: Refer to 4.5.2. GPS receiver.


121.5 Transmitter



4.4.5. Power supply Batteries Transmitter power supply

16 x LiMnO2 DL123 type cells (8 packs of 2 batteries in series connected in parallel)

Autonomy

48 hours from -20 to +55 degrees Celsius

Replacement

Every 5 years

For batteries detailed characteristics: Refer to 4.5.3. Batteries.


The battery expiry date should be date of battery manufacturer plus no more than half of useful life. To define the useful life of the battery, the following discharge at the temperature of + 20° C ± 5° C shall be included: •

self testing once a week,

•

self-discharge of the battery.

4.5. Components characteristics 4.5.1. Oscillator The reference oscillator is a E2379 C-MAC TCXO (12.688375 MHz). 4.5.1.1. Electrical characteristics PARAMETER

VALUE

Nominal Frequency

12.688375 MHz

Supply Voltage

3.3 V ± 10%

Input Current

≤ 4.0 mA

Frequency Stability Calibration tolerance at 25°C Temperature, -20°C to 55°C Supply voltage ± 10%

≤ ± 0.5 ppm ≤ ± 0.2 ppm [±(Fmax-Fmin)/2Fo] ≤ ± 0.1 ppm reference to frequency at 3.3V

4.5.1.2. Environmental characteristics ITEM

TEST

Temperatures Operating temperature range: - 20 to + 55°C Storage temperature range: - 30 to + 70°C

REFERENCE IEC 60068-2-6 Test FC Proc B4

Vibration

10-60 Hz 1.5 mm displacement, at 98.1 ms², 30 minutes in each of three IEC 60068-2-6 perpendicular axes at 1 octave per minute Test FC Proc B4

Shocks

980 ms-2acceleration for 6 ms duration,3 shocks in each direction along three mutually perpendicular axes

Soldering

SMD product suitable for Convention Reflow soldering. Peak temperature 260°C. Maximum time above 220°C, 60 secs.

Marking

Silk-screen printing

IEC 60068-2-27 Test Ea



4.5.2. GPS receiver •

Band L1

•

Maximum number of satellites 12

•

Tiny PCB form factor.

•

Dimensions: 28mm x 28mm x 7mm (including RF shield and system connector).

•

Ultra-low power consumption – 44mA @ 3.3V in normal mode.

•

Very Fast TTFF.

•

Sensitivity –152dBm (Tracking).

•

NMEA0183 and SONY ASCII protocols.

•

Versatile interfaces.

•

Accurate 1PPS timing output.

4.5.3. Batteries 4.5.3.1. Features The battery pack is made of 16 non-hazardous DL123 cells (8 packs of 2 batteries in series connected in parallel). In order to prevent destruction if a short-circuit occurs, a re-triggerable switch (SPR200) is integrated in the pack. 4.5.3.2. Characteristics Lithium-MnO2 Type DL123 - 3 Volts: Characteristics Nominal voltage

3V

Capacity

1400 mAh at 100 ohms to 2V at 20°C

Weight

17 g.

Operating temperature

-40°C to +60°C

Termination

Solders tabs

Design

Hermetically sealed stainless case with safety exhausts

4.6. Environmental characteristics Environmental Flame

UL 94 V0

Shock

In compliance with ETSI EN 300 066 V1.3.1

Vibrations

In compliance with IEC 60068-2-6

Radio frequency susceptibility

In compliance with IEC 60945

Radio frequency spurious emission In compliance with IEC 60945


GPS versions only



5. QUALIFICATIONS 5.1. Approvals •

COSPAS-SARSAT approval Number: (TAC N° 162).

•

Wheelmark: KANNAD Auto and Manual+ meet with the requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC (BV0062).

•

R&TTE: KANNAD Manual meets with the requirements of R&TTE Directive (CE0191)

5.2. Test reports The table hereunder gives references to the test reports carried out with the KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual.


Test Title

Ref. ETSI

Performed by

Report Ref. /Date

Initial Aliveness Test

§ 6.2.1

INTESPACE

E6668-ETS/IEC / August 8, 2006

Dry Heat Test

§ 6.2.2

INTESPACE


Damp Heat Test

§ 6.2.3

INTESPACE


Low Temperature Test

§ 6.2.4

INTESPACE


Vibration Test

§ 6.3

INTESPACE


Ruggedness Test

§ 6.4

INTESPACE


Corrosion Test

§ 6.5

INTESPACE


Drop Tests

§ 6.6

INTESPACE


Thermal Shock Test

§ 6.7

INTESPACE


Immersion Test (1)

§ 6.8

INTESPACE


Hose Stream Test

§ 6.9

INTESPACE


Buoyancy Test

§ 6.10

INTESPACE


Solar Radiation Test

§ 6.11

INTESPACE


Oil Resistance Test

§ 6.12

INTESPACE


Homing Device Test

§ 10.3

INTESPACE


§ 12

INTESPACE


RF Field Immunity(2)

INTESPACE

E6668-ETS/IEC / December 14, 2005

Electrostatic Discharge(3)

INTESPACE


Compass safe distance(4)

INTESPACE


Cospas-Sarsat T.A.

INTESPACE

E6668-CS / April 18, 2006

Automatic release mechanism, automatic activation Tests

Note :

(1) Test performed according to Section A 9.0 of RTCM . This test sequence is more restrictive than Section 6.8 of ETSI 300 066, Section A1.9 of IEC 61097-2, Section 8.9.2 of IEC 60945. (2) According to IEC 1000-4-3 (Clause 10.4 of IEC60945). (3) According to IEC 1000-4-2 (Clause 10.9.2 of IEC60945). (4) Following Section A2.6 of IEC 61097-2, Section 11.2 of EN60945.



6. MANUFACTURING


6.1. Beacons Labelling

Figure 16: Beacons labelling



Four labels are silk-screen printed on the sides of KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual. These labels are resistant to deterioration by prolonged exposure to sunlight and are not unduly affected by seawater or oil, and abrasion resistant. According to RTCM Paper 77-2002/SC110-STD, these labels, marked indelibly and legibly, give the following data: (1) Label 1: •

Instructions for operating and testing the beacon.

(2) Label 2: •

Name of beacon;

•

Version.


(3) Label 3: •

Name of beacon;

•

Version;

•

Category;

•

Class;

•

Temperature operating range in degrees C and F;

•

Minimum operation duration at temperature range;

•

Type of battery;

•

Spaces provides with the caption: •

Name of vessel,

•

Unique Identification number (15 Hex ID),

•

MMSI / SN / Call Sign,

•

CSN,

•

Battery expiration date,

•

Approvals (FCC ID or IC ID or Wheelmark or R&TTE markings),

•

Indication (FIT DECAL HERE) to accommodate a NOAA proof of registration decal (for satellite EPIRBs registered in the USA);

•

Safe distance of the beacon from the magnetic compass;

•

Lead free pictogram.

(4) Label 4: •

Warning against use of beacon in situations other than distress;

•

Instruction for fully disabling the beacon;

•

Identification of the manufacturer.




6.2. Container Labelling

Figure 17: Container labelling



(1) Label 1 •

Name of beacon;

•

Versions;


(2) Label 2: •

Category;

•

Class;

•

Temperature operating range in degrees C and F;

•

Minimum operation duration at temperature range;

•

Type of battery

•

Spaces provides with the caption: •

Battery expiration date;

•

Name of vessel;

•

Unique Identification number (15 Hex ID);

•

Space (FIT DECAL HERE) covering the two spaces for name of vessel and 15 Hex ID to accommodate a NOAA proof of registration decal (for satellite EPIRBs registered in the USA);

•

Approvals (FCC ID or IC ID or Wheelmark markings).

(3) Label 3: •

Instructions for manual activation of the beacon.

(4) Label 4: •

Explanation of the operation of the automatic water-immersion activation function.

(5) Label 5: •

Safe distance of the beacon from the magnetic compass;

•

Lead free pictogram;

•

Identification of the manufacturer.

(6) Label 6: •

Warning against use of beacon in situations other than distress.

(7) Auto release system •

Expiration date of the automatic release mechanism.



6.3. Programming Programming of beacons shall only be performed in our factory or by authorized maintenance station. KANNAD Auto, Manual+ and Manual are programmed with a unique code number (MMSI, radio code1 or serialized protocol) with a MARTEC Serpe-Iesm PKR programmer.

Figure 18: Programming In any case, the operator is responsible for registration of the beacon with the «COSPAS-SARSAT point of contact beacon registration matters». The list is available upon request. Note: (1) Radio code is not used for GPS versions.


The code is entered inside the beacon memory with an optical pen placed over a programming window.



7. MAINTENANCE POLICY In order to follow recommendation of safety organization which specifies that a security device has not to be used over 50% of its shelf life, MARTEC Serpe-Iesm recommends not to use a beacon after the battery expiry date, written on the markings label. 7.1. Scheduled maintenance KANNAD Auto, Manual+, Manual are designed for minimal maintenance. The automatic release system of the container (KANNAD Auto only) has to be replaced every 2 years. A 5 year maintenance with battery replacement is mandatory. 7.2. Battery replacement


Battery replacement has to be performed every 5 years. Considering the performance expected from the battery, replacement can only be performed in factory by authorized maintenance station. 8. RELATED DOCUMENTATION 8.1. Files Document

Reference

Distribution

Operation Manual / Inspection Log KANNAD Auto, Manual+, Manual

DOC05261

WITH EQUIPMENT

Maintenance Manual KANNAD Auto, Manual+, Manual

DOC06096

WITH MAINTENANCE TRAINING

8.2. Qualification certificates Document COSPAS-SARSAT Type approval (TAC) Wheelmark R&TTE

Reference

Distribution

162

ON REQUEST

BV062

ON REQUEST

CE0191

ON REQUEST


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