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- Page 1 USERS MANUAL Tron SART20 www.jotron.com...
- Page 2 EC Declaration of Conformity, available at www.jotron.com Abbreviations and definitions EMC Electromagnetic Compatibility LED Light Emitting Diode PWB Printed Wire Board Radio Frequency SART Search and Rescue Transponder Very High Frequency 84145_UM_SART20_G...
- Page 3 Amendment Records AMEND- INCORP. DATE PAGE(S) VERSION REASON MENT NO. FOR CHANGE 1 ES 14.09.07 Total: 24 New product ES 02.04.08 10, 15 Added text ES 29.07.08 Background Lifeboat bracket ES 04.08.08 15,16 updated ES 14.08.08 9,13,21 Battery label TH 12.02.09 Brackets and layout 10, 13-19, new tot. 28 ES 16.12.09...
- Page 4 The information in this book has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. CAUTION! This equipment contains CMOS integrated circuits. Observe handling pre- cautions to avoid static discharges which may damage these devices. Jo- tron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to any products or modules described herein to improve reliability, function or de- sign. Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of the described product. WARNING / IMPORTANT Jotron AS is a prime manufacturer of safety equipment designed for rescue of human lives and their property. For safety equipment to be effective in line with the design parameters it is important that they are handled, stowed and maintained in compliance with the manufacturers instructions. Jotron AS cannot be held responsible for any damage caused due to incorrect use of the equipment or breach of laid down procedures or for failure of any specific component or other parts of the equipment. The chapter covering battery replacement (6.2.1) is added for information only. Jotron AS does not take any responsibility for improper disassembling/ assembling of the beacon. We strongly recommend all service to be done by authorized Jotron agents. In addition to normal service, Jotron agents have the necessary equipment and knowledge to test the operational func- tions of the beacon. Non-original maintenance and/or service parts may destroy the equipment function and performance.
- Page 5 Table of contents General description 1.1 Tron SART20 features Technical specifications 2.1 Electrical specifications 2.2 Mechanical specification Functional description 3.1 General 3.1.1 Tron SART20 electronic assembly 3.1.2 Battery module 3.1.3 Bottom lid Installation 4.1 Brackets 4.1.1 Wall bracket 4.1.2 Lifeboat bracket 4.2 Installation tips 4.2.1 How to use the brackets in life rafts 4.2.2 Installation diagram 4.2.3 Mounting a pipe 4.3 Using the telescopic pole 4.4...
- Page 7 Battery safety data sheet (Form: EEC directive 91/155) (2) SAFETY ADVICE Keep out of reach of children. Keep container dry. S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S43 In case of fire, use D type extinguishers. Never use water. S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immedi ately (show the label where possible). (3) FIRST AID MEASURES In case of contact of cell contents with eyes, flush immediately with water for 15 min. With skin, wash with plenty of water and take off contaminated clothes. If inhaled, remove from exposure, give oxygen, and seek medical advice. (4) FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing media Suitable: Type D fire extinguishers Not to be used: Water - CO2 - Halon, dry chemical or foam extinguishers Special exposure hazards Generation of chlorine, sulphur dioxide, disulphur dichloride during thermal decomposition. Special protective equipment Use protective working boots, rubber apron and safety glasses with side shie- lds.
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Page 8: General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Tron SART20 is emergency equipment consisting of: 1. Tron SART20 radar transponder. 2. Mounting rope for life rafts / life boats. The 9 GHz radar transponder type Tron SART20 is developed by Jotron AS to meet the rules and regulations for use on vessels and life rafts in the maritime service. Tron SART20 meets the specifications for 9 GHz radar transponders for use in search and rescue operations at sea. The operating range of the Tron SART20 is up to 30 nautical miles, depending on the height of the electronic unit and the radar height of the search and res- cue unit (sea or airborne). With a radar height of 20m and the Tron SART20 placed at 1m above sea level, the range will be up to 10 nautical miles. Tron SART20 is buoyant, however to obtain maximum performance the tran- sponder should be placed in a vertical position and as high up as possible in order to achieve maximum coverage. Several mounting brackets and mounting aids are available to ensure correct mounting and use of the radar transponder. The purpose of the Tron SART20 is to perform a secondary alarm when se- arch and rescue units are searching for a life raft / lifeboat in distress. The Tron SART20 will help the units to pinpoint exactly where the distressed boat is lo- cated in a larger area. This is done with the help of the radar on the searching ship or helicopter. When the Tron SART20 is interrogated (hit) by a radar signal, it will immediately start to transmit a number of sweeps covering the complete maritime 3 cm radar band. -
Page 9: Tron Sart20 Features
The primary alarm will usually be an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) or distress call on VHF / HF - manual or via digital selcall. The Tron SART20 should be activated immediately after activation of the EPIRB or by instruction from the rescue control centre. The batteries of the Tron SART20 will last at least 96 hours in standby after activation and then minimum 8 hours of continuous operation. Although the transponder does not send any alarm via satellite, VHF or other radio communication, the use should be limited to short tests and emergency situations. This is to save battery capacity in case of a situation where the transponder is needed. Tron SART20 features Watertight: Tron SART20 is watertight to a depth of minimum 1 meter. Buoyant: Tron SART20 is buoyant in case the transponder is accidentally dropped into the water. To increase coverage the SART20 should always be held or mounted as high as possible. Rugged design: The Tron SART20 will withstand a drop from 20 meters into the water. It is re- sistant to seawater, oil and sunlight. Handling: Tron SART20 is designed for easy operation, with a brief operating instruction printed on the unit. It comes standard with a 10 meter rope and a shackle hook... - Page 10 Indicators: Tron SART20 is equipped with an LED and a built in buzzer to indicate operation. The LED will normally give a flash each 4 seconds to show that the Tron SART20 is activated. When a search and rescue unit is approaching the buzzer will sound each time the SART20 is hit by the radar. A continuous sound from the buzzer means that the ship or helicopter is close to the Tron SART20 and the radar is hitting the Tron SART20 continuously. Battery unit. The battery module is to be replaced every 5.year. A battery expiry label on the Tron SART20 housing displays the expiry date. A new battery comes complete with cable and connector. Figure 1.1, Battery expiry label 84145_UM_SART20_G...
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Page 11: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequency: X-band (3 cm) (9.2 - 9.5 GHz) Temperature range: Operating: -20 to +55°C Storage: -30 to +65°C Radiated power: > 400 mW e.i.r.p (+26 dBm) Sweep type: 12 sweep sawtooth type Forward 7.5 us ±1 ms Return 0.4 us ±0.1 ms Starts with return sweep. Receive sensitivity: Better than -50 dBm e.r.s. Response delay: Max 0.5 ms Antenna pattern: Horizontal polarization. Omni directional radiation in the horizontal plane. Greater than ±12.5 degrees elevation angle in the vertical plane. Battery: Two C-size SAFT LSH 14 light Lithium batteries, 5 years service life. Battery capacity: 96 hours standby +8 hours continuous operation when activated by a radar with 1 kHz prf at -20°C. 5 years storage. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION Materials used: Transponder housing: Polycarbonate with 10% fiberglass. Bracket: Anodized aluminum. -
Page 12: Functional Description
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION GENERAL Tron SART20 consists of a housing sealed at the lower end with a bottom lid and may be split into the following main parts: 1. Bottom lid. 2. Housing with Tron SART20 electronic assembly and battery module. The housing is made of polycarbonate. Figure 3.1, Tron SART20 disassembled 3.1.1 Tron SART20 electronic assembly Tron SART20 electronic assembly is inserted into the Tron SART20 housing. It consists of the transceiver module and antenna. Transceiver Board in metal box Antenna (9GHz). Figure 3.1.1 Tron SART20 electronic assembly 84145_UM_SART20_G... -
Page 13: Battery Module
3.1.2 BATTERY MODULE The battery module is inserted into the Tron SART20 housing. A battery expiry label on the Tron SART20 housing displays the battery expiry date. A new battery module comes complete with cable and connector and can be changed by opening the bottom lid at of the Tron SART20. Figure 3.1.2 TRON SART20 BATTERY - module without cable and connector Battery expiry label 3.1.3 BOTTOM LID The Bottom lid includes four items: The winder hook The screw ring The light tower The O-ring Figure 3.1.3 Bottom lid 84145_UM_SART20_G ... -
Page 14: Installation
INSTALLATION Tron SART20 can be mounted several ways, depending on the options availa- ble. As a general rule, the transponder should be mounted as high as possible to increase line of sight to the search and rescue units. Metal objects close to the transponder should be avoided, these will limit the performance in the directions they are located. BRACKETS There are two different mounting brackets available. 1. Wall bracket 2. Lifeboat bracket (optional) 4.1.1 WALL BRACKET A wall bracket is delivered with the Tron SART20 and should be used for sto- rage of the transponder. The bracket should preferably be mounted in a vertical position and in a place where the Tron SART20 is easily available in case of an emergency. Figure 4.1.1a, wall bracket. Figure 4.1.1b, Tron SART20 mounted in wall bracket. The bracket should be mounted with four screws (Ø 4 mm). 84145_UM_SART20_G... -
Page 15: Lifeboat Bracket
4.1.2 LIFEBOAT BRACKET (optional) The outdoor lifeboat bracket should be mounted vertically on the roof of the lifeboat (as high as possible). Activate the transponder and put it into the bracket. Secure the transponder to the bracket. The bracket will fit a pipe with a maximum diameter of 50mm. Figure 4.1.2a, Lifeboat bracket. Item Document Title 1 M-82746 WALL BRACKET 2 M-84163_WELDAMENT M-84163_BRACKET_UNIVERSAL_ WELDAMENT D 1 3 M-80312 Nut nylock M4 DIN 985 4 M-84676 Screw, DIN965 - Pozidrive M4x12 5 M-84854 Screw, DIN965 - Pozidrive M6x70 6 M-84855 Screw, DIN965 - Pozidrive M6x90 7 M-84838 PIPE CLAMP 13 M-84875 WASHER PLATE... - Page 16 Figure 4.1.2a, Tron SART20 lifeboat bracket. Figure 4.1.2b, Tron SART20 to put into lifeboat bracket. Figure 4.1.3 Example of Mounting the Bracket on Interior and Exterior Walls of a Lifeboat 84145_UM_SART20_G...
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Page 17: Installation Tips
INSTALLATION TIPS 4.2.1 How to use the bracket in life rafts Tent air tube Entrance/Exit SART20 main unit Hang the SART20 from the SART20 installation seat or radar reflector SART20 main unit Pole Figure 4.2.1, How to mount Tron SART20 to a life raft 84145_UM_SART20_G ... -
Page 18: Installation Diagram
4.2.2 Installation diagram Tron SART20 main unit Clip The state when inserted into the wall bracket Insert the clip of the SART20 main unit into the wall bracket from a top Wall Wall bracket: - For mounting, use 3 mm screws or wood screws, depending on the wall type Figure 4.2.2, Installation diagram of the SART20 main unit and the wall bracket 4.2.3 Mounting to a pipe Figure 4.2.3, Examples of pipe mounting 84145_UM_SART20_G... - Page 19 Figure 4.2.4, Mounting to a pipe, example of reference 84145_UM_SART20_G ...
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Page 20: Using The Telescopic Pole
USING THE TELESCOPIC POLE Figure 4.3, Tron SART20 with telescopic pole attached. A telescopic pole can be used to extend the height of the Tron SART20, inside or outside the life raft/boat. Simply extend the attached pole to the full length (app. 1,2m from the top of the Tron SART20). Make sure that the rod is locked by pulling hard when it is fully extended. The rod can now be fastened or held by a person. Ensure the rod is held as vertical as possible when activating the Tron SART20. 84145_UM_SART20_G... -
Page 21: Using The 10M Rope
USING THE 10M ROPE The 10m. rope is meant to hang the Tron SART20 inside a life raft. Any objects that the rope can be attached to can be used. As long as the transponder is kept away from any metal objects, the performance will not be notable degraded because of the canvas of the life raft. Figure 4.4, Tron SART20 with 10m rope attached. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ACTIVATING TRON SART20 1. Break seal at switch. 2. Pull locking pin and make sure that the switch enters the “ON” position. An audible “BEEP” will be heard and the indicator led will start to flash. 3. Place (or hold) the transponder in a vertical position as high as possible. When the Tron SART20 is within range of an active 3 cm radar, the inter- nal loudspeaker will be activated. A handheld VHF radio should now be used to establish contact with the approaching boat or helicopter. DEACTIVATING TRON SART20 1. Move the switch to the “OFF” position. 2. Replace the locking pin. 84145_UM_SART20_G ... -
Page 22: Test Of Tron Sart20
TEST OF TRON SART20 Test of the Tron SART20 is done using the ships own 3 cm radar. The radar display will show different patterns depending on the range to the transponder. See Figure 5.3a, b and c for details of the radar display. Note that the examples shown are typical and will vary with the radar performance (height, power out- put and sensitivity). With the transponder located close to the radar the signals will appear as rings on the radar display. The rings may be broken in some sectors, depending on ship construction and other obstacles, and does not indicate an error in the transponder. Placing it further away will reduce the signals to 12 dots on the radar display, showing the direction to the transponder. - Page 23 Figure 5.3.b Typical display when Tron SART20 is located close (1nm) to the radar. Radar range is 10 nm. Rings are at 2 nm. Figure 5.3c Typical display when Tron SART20 is located away (>2 nm) from the radar. Radar range is 10 nm. Rings are at 2 nm. 84145_UM_SART20_G ...
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Page 24: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
CAUTION! While the Tron SART20 is activated it will respond to any 3 cm radars within range. Tests must be made as short as possible (5 min) to avoid interference and to avoid wasting battery capacity. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Tron SART20 requires the following maintenance: At least every 6. month. The transponder should be taken out of its bracket and tested against a radar, using the procedure in chapter 5.3. Either the ships own radar could be used or the radar of a nearby ship. Note that the self test use the internal battery and will reduce the operational lifetime of the equipment - therefore the test should be limited to not more than once every month. Every 5. year. The battery unit must be replaced every 5 year. Storage of batteries over a long period of time will reduce their capacity. To ensure long and reliable operation the battery unit must be replaced every 5 year. The battery replacement can be performed on board using the procedure in chapter 6.2.1. SERVICE Warranty Service The warranty of the equipment is void if the customer has tried to repair, mo- dify or rebuild the unit, deliberate or accidental damage, failure to follow Jotron instructions with respect to approved service agents or if the unit has been ex- posed to environmental conditions outside the specifications of the unit. As... -
Page 25: Replacing The Battery Module
Out of Warranty Service For defects arising from normal wear and tear after 12 months of operation, limited to 18 months from Jotron AS, normal service conditions will apply. For details see: www.jotron.com 6.2.1 REPLACING THE BATTERY MODULE Refer to Figure 3.1 and do the following steps: 1. Open the transponder by turning the screw ring counter clockwise. 2. Remove the rubber gasket. 3. Slide out the battery module and disconnect the battery connector. 4. Ensure the silicagel bag and anti corrosion tape supplied with the battery are fitted to inside of Tron SART20. 5. Connect the new battery module and slide it into the Tron SART20 housing. 6. Insert rubber gasket. 7. Tighten the screw ring by turning it clockwise. 8. Change the battery expiry label on the Tron SART20 housing with a new updated label. 9. Test the transponder according to procedure in chapter 5.3. 6.2.2 BATTERY DISPOSAL Dispose in accordance with applicable regulations, which vary from country to country.(In most countries, the disposal of used batteries is regulated and... -
Page 26: Service Agents
SERVICE AGENTS Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents. Jotron Group subsidiary companies: Jotron UK Ltd. Crosland Park, Off Crowhall Road Cramlington Northumberland NE23 1LA United Kingdom Tel +44 1670 712000 Fax +44 1670 590265 E-mail: sales@jotron.co.uk Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd. Changi Logistics Center 19 Loyang Way #04-26 Singapore 508724 Tel +65 65426350 Fax +65 65429415 E-mail: sales@jotron-asia.com Jotron USA, Inc. 10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 140 Houston, TX 77042 Tel +1 713 268 1061 Fax +1 713 268 1062 E-mail: contact.us@jotron-usa.com... - Page 28 www.jotron.com...
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