ULB-362 Series Technical Manual
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1. 13 Tooling Requirements for Battery 1 eene 14 Beacon Disposal I ioo voip Seo HD br Mi 14 Return Procedures osos eie eedem e ca eed dietis 15 A 16 User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon ili List of Figures FLBUTELAADTDED 3 Be 1 Figure 1 2 Installed in Mounting Bracket cccccsscccsssssssccsssssscccsssssccesssssseccessssceeessssseeeesssees 2 Figure 1 3 Dimensions ao EORR E ER AIG RRO RR 2 Figure 1 4 Locating the ULB 362 After Water Activation ecce eee eese eene eene 3 Figure 3 1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern ecce ee eee eese eene esee enne ettet nente 6 Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracket eee e ee eee eese eese eene e esee eene netten nennen 7 Figure 3 3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket 7 Figure 3 4 Wiring Diagram of the ULB 362PL B37 eee 8 Figure 3 5 Connecting the ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set cccccssssccscsssssccsssssssccssssssecessssseeeeees 11 User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 1 1 Description The ULB 362 Series Underwater Locator Beacons are durable water activated underwater location aids A Power Loss version is also available The ULB 362 series beacons can also be order in several frequencies 27kHz 37 5kHz2. User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 9 Pre Deployment Tests A pre deployment test on each beacon should be performed before and after mounting using the RJE International Inc Short out the water switch and use a acoustic pinger receiver to determine if the beacon is functioning For the ULB 362B series beacon the ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set can be used to check both the beacon s battery condition and operation Also an alternative method using a digital voltmeter can be used to check the beacon s battery condition Using ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set with the ULB 362B To use the ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set to verify the battery condition and test the operations of the beacon use the following procedure 1 Place the clip for the test set on the housing of the beacon as shown in Figure 3 5 If using the B362 05591 channel mount it is not necessary to remove the beacon to conduct the test 2 Place the test set probe on the water activation switch as shown in Figure 3 5 3 Hold down the button labeled PUSH TO TEST on the test set handle 4 Check the beacon battery condition by observing the green and red indicators on the test set If the green indicator is lit the battery is good If the red indicator is lit the battery should be replaced See Alternate Battery Check page 10 5 Check the beacon operating condition by listening for an audible tone from the test set and or observing the am
3. Ee User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 12 If the voltmeter reading is 6 0 volts or more the beacon has sufficient operating power If the voltmeter reading is 6 0 volts battery needs to be replaced Follow procedures included the B362 B30 01 Battery Kit Y Was Failure to observe these precautions could result in the release of hazardous chemicals User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 13 4 Beacon Maintenance This section covers the cleaning recommended testing interval disposal storage procedures and battery replacement for the ULB 362 Series Underwater Locator Beacons Beacon Cleaning The end cap with the water switch should remain free and clear of dirt grease and dust The beacon should be cleaned with a mild detergent and dried thoroughly with a clean cloth This process should be repeated periodically depending on the local environment Beacon Maintenance Precautions The following precautions should be exercised when handling or storing the beacon The beacon should not be exposed to temperatures in excess of 71 C 160 F as the battery life can be reduced by storage in a high temperature environment Any situation that could possibly crush or penetrate the case of the beacon should be avoided Battery Maintenance The shelf life on the ULB 362 beacon is six 6 years The standard operational life of the beacon is thirty 30 days of cont
4. NOTE Before installing the mounting bracket be sure that it will be possible to install and remove the beacon once the bracket is installed To mount the beacon perform the following steps 1 Ensure the beacon is mounted in the vehicle so that it has a clear path to send the acoustic signal Avoid mounted it behind other equipment 2 Mount the beacon with the water switch down to prevent accidental activation 3 Referto the mounting bracket hole pattern shown in Figure 3 1 and drill four 0 191 in 0 48 cm diameter holes 4 Secure the mounting bracket with four 10 32 stainless steel screws and associated hardware not supplied as shown in Figure 3 2 5 Slide the beacon into the bracket as shown in Figure 3 3 Rotate the beacon until the battery date is visible and secure it in place with the end plate and the three drilled socket head cap screws 6 Lockwire the drilled screws and clean the water activation switch refer to section 4 Beacon Cleaning 4X 50 19in DRILL THRU M 0 5cm D Ne 1 9cm 5 lcm 1 50in 3 8cm H 1 1 20in _ 240m 3cm 6 1cm Figure 3 1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 7 2 00in Ro 22in i 125in I 51em 7 0 6cm 10 5cm 1 i WATER SWITCH FLAT WASHER 250in 6 4cm MINIMUM THREAD SELF LOCKING NUT ENGAGEM
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6. OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO PURCHASER User s Manual May 2015
7. amber indicator is flashing the beacon is operating properly If there is no audible tone and the amber indicator is not flashing the beacon is not operating properly NOTE If the beacon does not operate properly return it RJE International Inc for service See Section 5 Return Procedures for instructions on how to return the beacon User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 11 PUSH TO TEST 7 ATS 260 ACOUSTIC TEST SET PROBE ULB 362 EMERGENCY LOCATOR BEACON Figure 3 5 Connecting the ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set Service The ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set is factory calibrated at the date of manufacture and must be recalibrated every 36 months When the Push to Test button is pressed and no light illuminates or is dim the ATS 260 must be serviced See Section 5 Return Procedures for instructions on how to return the test set Alternative Battery Check In addition to using the test set to check the beacon s battery condition a high impedance minimum input impedance of 10 Megohms digital voltmeter can be used to measure the battery voltage Use the following procedure to measure the battery voltage 1 Place the negative meter lead on the water activation switch 2 Place the positive meter lead on any exposed surface of the housing Note if testing a ULB 362PL B37 the Pig Tale conductors need to be shorted together 3 Read the voltmeter
8. and 45kHz The beacons transmit an acoustic signal once every second after activation The acoustic output for the 30 day battery will remain above 157 0 dB for 30 days RJE International Inc also offers a standard mounting bracket P N B362 05591 The bracket allows the beacon to be securely mounted Please contact RJE International Inc if the mounting bracket does not meet your needs The ULB 362 beacon is shown in Figure1 1 The beacon is also shown installed in its standard mounting bracket in Figure 1 2 and a dimensional outline of the beacon is shown in Figure 1 3 This section provides a general descriptive overview of the beacon its theory of operation and use Figure 1 1 ULB 362B 37 User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 2 WATER SWITCH Figure 1 2 Installed in Mounting Bracket External Construction The beacon is contained in a water tight aluminum case capable of withstanding high impact shock and deep water immersion As shown in Figure 1 2 one of the end caps has a water activated built in switch that causes the beacon to begin transmitting when the switch comes in contact with water 1 30in 3 92in 3 3cm 10cm Figure 1 3 Dimensions Ee User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 3 Internal Construction The major internal components of the beacon include a printed circuit board assembly a urethane encapsulated transducer assembly and a ba
9. 7 37 5 45 kHz 1 kHz 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters 2 9 ms B362 B30 01 Incl battery o ring lube amp inst 2 30 days 6 years from date of manufacture gt 160 5 dB re 1 uPa O 1 meter Water immersion 80 sphere 1 30 in 3 30 cm diameter 3 92 in 10 cm long 7075 T6 aluminum 5 95 oz 168g Maximum 552C 67 F to 71 C 160 F 22C 28 F to 38 C 100 F Specifications Operating Frequency Operating Depth Pulse Length Battery Kit Operating Life Battery Storage Life in Beacon Acoustic Output Activation Beam Pattern Case Size Case Material Weight Storage Temperature Operating Temperature ULB 362PL B37 37 5 kHz 1 kHz 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters 29ms B362 B30 01 Incl battery o ring lube amp inst 2 30 days 6 years from date of manufacture gt 160 5 dB re 1 uPa 1 meter Water immersion and closure of external relay through a connector on beacon 80 sphere 1 30 in 3 30 cm diameter 3 92 in 10 cm long 7075 T6 aluminum 7 00 oz 198g Maximum 55 C 67 F to 71 1602F 22C 28 F to 38 C 100 F User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 5 3 Installation and Checkout This section encompasses the installation considerations and procedures for mounting the beacon using the mounting bracket kit and a pre deployment test that can be conducted using a RJE International Inc AT
10. ENT Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracket MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING HARDWARE 3 PLCS Figure 3 3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 8 Installation Procedures for ULB 362 PL Carefully unpack the beacon and inspect it for shipping damage If any damage is evident it should be reported to the freight carrier and to RJE International Inc To mount the beacon perform the following steps 1 Ensure the beacon is mounted in the vehicle so that it has a clear path to send the acoustic signal Avoid mounted it behind other equipment 2 Mount the beacon with the water switch down to prevent accidental activation 3 Male E O Pigtail Connector Provided with the unit is wired to Vehicle s electronics module through a penetrator 4 A normally closed electrical relay is installed in electronics module of the Vehicle This relay is wired to the vehicle s power supply See below diagram 37kHz 1PPS 10 ms Mes Model No ULB 3628 37PL Serlal No 00000 WATER SWITCH DPST Normally closed relay Supplied by the Customer Vehicle Power applied to relay keeps contacts open When power is lost the relay uses the contests enabling beacon If in water the Jumper Vehicle Power lied to rel n dd AUV ROV or Submersible Figure 3 4 Wiring Diagram of the ULB 362PL B37
11. Purchaser gives RJE International Inc notice of any claim within 12 months after the receipt of such product This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the said product at RJE International Inc plant in Irvine California providing the product was not abused or operated other than in accordance with the RJE International Inc instruction manuals RJE International Inc does not assume responsibility for any damage due to leakage or implosion RJE International Inc reserves the right to modify its warranty at any time in its sole discretion THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY RJE INTERNATIONAL INC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY REGARDING ITS PRODUCTS OR THE PRODUCTS OF OTHERS EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH EXCEEDS THE FORGOING WARRANTIES IS HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY RJE INTERNATIONAL INC AND EXCLUDED FROM ANY AGREEMENT MADE BY ACCEPTANCE OF ANY ORDER RJE INTERNATIONAL INC DOES NOT ACCEPT LIABILITY BEYOND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH HEREIN INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY FOR PRODUCTS NOT BEING AVAILABLE FOR USE OR FOR LOST OR CORRUPTED DATA LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT COST OF CAPITAL COST OF SUBSTITUTE OR REPLACEMENT PRODUCT FACILITIES OR SERVICES DOWN TIME CHARGES FOR PURCHASER S TIME AND EFFORT THE CLAIMS OF THIRD PARTIES INJURY TO PROPERTY OR ANY OTHER DIRECT INDIRECT
12. S 260 Acoustic Test set Installation Considerations To minimize the probability of physical damage or inadvertent activation the following precautions should be considered when mounting the beacon The beacon should normally be mounted in to a sturdy structure without weakening the structure itself The beacon should be mounted in an area guarded against heavy equipment tearing loose and striking the beacon and should be mounted in a way that provides convenient access during regular inspections and tests The beacon should be mounted in an area where sound absorbent materials are not present Avoid affixing labels to the beacon or any other material that would affect the acoustic beam The shelf life of the battery will be decreased when exposure to higher than normal temperatures The maximum temperature where the beacon is mounted should not exceed 71 160 Nonconformance to the mounting instructions or intended use may void the warranty User s Manual May 2015 ON ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon Installation Procedures for ULB 362 and ULB362 02 Mounting Bracket Carefully unpack the beacon and inspect it for shipping damage If any damage is evident it should be reported to the freight carrier and to RJE International Inc If ordered the mounting bracket kit includes an aluminum mounting bracket an aluminum end plate three drilled for lockwire socket head cap screws and three lock washers
13. ULB 362 ULB362 PL Series Underwater Locator Beacon User s Manual May 2015 P N 362 17001 A RJE INTERNATIONAL INC RJE INTERNATIONAL INC 15375 Barranca Parkway Suite 1 112 Irvine California 92618 U S A www rjeint com Tel 1 949 727 9399 Fax 1 949 727 0070 e mail sales rjeint com ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the ULB 362 Series Underwater Locator Beacons used for marking underwater locations equipment and subsea vehicles This manual is divided into the following six sections Description Specifications Installation and Checkout Beacon Maintenance Return Procedures Warranty Proprietary Information The information description and illustrations in this manual are the property of RJE International Inc Materials may not be reproduced or disseminated without the prior written consent of RJE International Inc Changes RJE International Inc reserves the right to make changes to meet new specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to modify previously installed units This manual is provided for informational and reference purposes only and is subject to change without notice Notes and Warnings Where applicable special notes and warnings are presented as follows NOTE A reminder to check that certain criteria are met before proceeding further in a step or sequence A e A remi
14. ber indicator If there is an audible tone and or the amber indicator is flashing the beacon is operating properly If there is no audible tone and the amber indicator is not flashing the beacon is not operating properly User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 10 Using ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set with the ULB 362PL B37 To use the ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set to verify the battery condition and test the operations of the beacon use the following procedure 1 Place the clip for the test set on the housing of the beacon as shown in Figure 3 4 If using the B362 05591 channel mount it is not necessary to remove the beacon to conduct the test 2 Close the contacts that short the two conductors of the pig tale connector to indicate a loss of power as shown in fig 3 5 If the pig tale is not wired to the vehicle short the two conductors 3 Place the test set probe on the water activation switch as shown in Figure 3 5 4 Hold down the button labeled PUSH TO TEST on the test set handle 5 Check the beacon battery condition by observing the green and red indicators on the test set If the green indicator is lit the battery is good If the red indicator is lit the battery should be replaced See Alternate Battery Check page 11 6 Check the beacon operating condition by listening for an audible tone from the test set and or observing the amber indicator If there is an audible tone and or the
15. inuous use and it is recommended that the battery be replaced after every deployment When deploying an ULB 362PL 37 power loss beacon on a vehicle replace the battery on or before the date stamped on the beacon label When replacing the battery on ULB 362 beacon please follow the chart below for selecting the proper Battery Kit User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 14 Beacon Part Number Battery Kit Part Number ULB 362 18 ULB 362 37 ULB 362 27 ULB 362 45 ULB B362 A30 01 362PL 27 ULB 362PL 37 ULB 362A 27 ULB 362A 37 ULB 362B 27 ULB 362B 37 ULB 372B 45 ULB B362 B30 01 362PL B37 7 Hazardous chemicals are used the beacon battery Dispose of the battery in accordance with local regulations Use the battery replacement procedure provided with the lithium battery replacement kit P N B362 B30 01 or B362 A30 01 Tooling Requirements for Battery Replacement Wem Number Wrench Commercially Available Torque Adapter B362 09111 ATS 260 Test Set 362 00013 Beacon Disposal If it is necessary to dispose of the beacon perform the Alternative Battery Check referenced in Section 3 of this User s Manual first If the battery voltage is 6 0 volts or more remove the battery and dispose of the battery and beacon in accordance with local regulations If the battery voltage is less than 6 0 volts DO NOT remove the battery access end cap and dispose of
16. nder that dangerous consequences could result if certain recommended procedures are not followed User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 11 Table of Contents 1 2 3 DescnpU Ol uod ecd nk aes wos am 1 External Construction 1 1 eene 2 Internal Construction 1 2 seen 3 Theory of Operation un e dien dan eed o hdi sid te Os 3 Locating the Beacon 3 Specifications iii Roue RO esi EC BONO SCORE NUS RUINIS NEM Foe ENS eS 4 Installation and Checkout 1 2 serre 5 Installation Considerations eee 5 Installation Procedures for ULB 362 and ULB362 02 Mounting p 6 Installation Procedures for ULB 362 PL o oo eerie 8 Pre Deployment 5 een elites 9 Using ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set with the ULB 362B aese 9 Using ATS 260 Acoustic Test Set with the 362 1 37 10 Ad S 200 Acoustic Test Set Service iso RA RR 11 Alternative Battery Check xi dinis nti id 11 Beacon 13 Beacon 1 A AA Aia 13 Beacon Maintenance Precautions 13 Battery Maintenance
17. the beacon in accordance with local regulations Ne Failure to observe these precautions could result in the release of hazardous chemicals Beacon Storage When long term storage is required the beacon should be stored in a cool dry environment in its original shipping container User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 15 5 Return Procedures If you need to return an ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon for warranty service contact RJE International Inc for a Case Number and shipping instructions RJE International Inc Tel 1 949 727 9399 Fax 1 949 727 0070 e mail sales rjeint com You will need to provide the following information to receive a Case Number Reason for return Number of beacons to be returned Serial number of each unit Shipping method if applicable NOTE Do not ship a beacon without a Case Number User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 16 6 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY RJE International Inc warrants that the products sold hereunder shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service when correctly installed used and maintained for a period of 12 months from date of shipment from RJE International Inc Purchaser s receipt of any product delivered hereunder shall be an unqualified acceptance of and a waiver by Purchaser of the right of Purchaser to make a claim with respect to such product unless
18. ttery The battery is contained in its own separate user accessible compartment Theory of Operation The printed circuit board assembly generates all the necessary logic functions to produce a pulse with the desired characteristics The pulse is then transformed from a CMOS level square wave to a much larger sinusoidal pulse by a transformer The output of the transformer drives the urethane encapsulated transducer which propagates through the housing in the form of a tuned acoustic signal based on the frequency of the beacon 27kHz 37 5kHz or 45kHz Locating the Beacon When the beacon is immersed in water it will begin to radiate an acoustic signal which can be received and transformed into a visual signal by using the RJE International Inc STI 350 DTI 300A VADR 1000M or VADR6000M Acoustic Receivers When using the STI 350 Surface Acoustic Receiver the general vicinity of the ULB 362 beacon can be located from shipboard After the area is known a diver can be deployed with the DTI 300A diver acoustic receiver which will give the exact location of the beacon When recovery is too deep for diver operations a VADR receiver mounted on a ROV can be used Other equivalent pinger receivers may also be used to relocate the ULB 362 beacon Figure 1 4 Locating the ULB 362 After Water Activation User s Manual May 2015 ULB 362 Underwater Locator Beacon 2 Specifications ULB 362B 27 ULB 362B 37 ULB 362B 45 2
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