ACR Electronics RAPIDIFIX 406 EPIRB Product Support Manual

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Y1-03-0148 Rev. F74.4 Manual Activation Without Deployment4.4.1 The Satellite2™ 406 and RapidFix™ 406 can be activated while still in its bracket by placing the thumbswitch in the ON position. Activation by this method overrides all sensors and turns the beacon “ON”.The caution note above still applies.4.5 Deactivation4.5.1 The Satellite2™ 406 and RapidFix™ 406 can be deactivated by:If manually activated:1) Returning the thumb switch to the “OFF” position.If automatically activated:1) Removing the beacon from the water. The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate, or2) Placing the beacon back into the release bracket.4.5.2 If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated, remove the four screws holding the unittogether and unplug the battery to disable the unit. Return it to a Service Center for repair.4.6 Full Functional Self TestPlease read all instructions before performing any of the tests. Be prepared to record data from the test.4.6.1 The Satellite2™ 406 and RapidFix™ 406 can be tested in or out of the release bracket. A Self Test isinitiated by lifting the thumb switch to a vertical position and holding it in this position for at least onesecond. The initiation of the test is indicated by a beep and the simultaneous lighting of the green and redLED's.The sequence of tests is:1. Check Data Integrity ....................................... Beep and lights up Red and Green LEDs if passed............................................................................. Stop if failed2. Check 406 MHz Synthesizer .......................... Beep and lights up Red and Green LEDs if passed........................................................................... Stop if failed3. Check RF Power/Battery ................................ Beep and lights up Red and Green LEDs if passed........................................................................... Stop if failed4. Turn on green LED to indicate Successful Test.5. Flash Strobe Light to test Strobe.If all of the above occurs, the test has been successful.NOTE: The homing beacon at 121.5 MHz is inhibited during self test.4.6.2 It is strongly recommended to test the Satellite 2™ 406 and RapidFix™ 406 on a Monthly basis.