ELP-362M User`s Manual
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1. ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 1 1 Description The ELP 362M and ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacons are durable water activated underwater location aids The beacons transmit an acoustic signal at 37 5 kHz once every second after activation The acoustic output for the 30 day battery will remain above 157 0 dB for 30 days The acoustic output for the 90 day battery will remain above 157 0 dB for 90 days The ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacon with 90 day battery life meets the AS8045a Specifications and can be used on all new Voyage Data Recorders manufactured after July 1 2014 The ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon with 30 day battery life can be used on all Voyage Data Recorders manufactured prior to July 1 2014 RJE International Inc also offers both a standard mounting bracket kit P N B362 05591 and a customer specific mounting bracket kit P N B362 08320 Either kit allows the beacon to be securely mounted Please contact RJE International Inc if the standard mounting bracket does not meet your needs The beacon and its standard mounting bracket are 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 ELP 360M90 USER S MANUAL ELP 362M90 LOCATING PINGER PN B362 M30 01 30 DAY PN2. See Section 5 Return Procedures for instructions on how to return the test set User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 11 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 the exposed stainless steel contact on the beacons other end Do not place the meter lead on anodized surface 3 Read the voltmeter If the voltmeter reading is 6 0 volts or more the beacon has sufficient operating power If the voltmeter reading is less that 6 0 volts DO NOT remove the battery access end cap See Section 5 Return Procedures for instructions on how to return the beacon Failure to observe these precautions could result in the release of hazardous chemicals m M User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 12 4 Beacon Maintenance This section covers the cleaning recommended testing interval disposal storage procedures and battery re
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5. the year Example MAR 01 is March of 2001 2 Two numbers to the left of a represent the month and two numbers to the right of the represent the year Example 03 01 is March of 2001 Ae Hazardous chemicals are used in 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 M30 01 30 day battery or P N B362 M90 01 90 day battery Battery replacement should be performed by authorized personnel only Tooling Requirements Torque Wrench Commercially Available BEEN 1 2 Socket Commercially Available e Torque Adapter RJE International Inc B362 09111 ATS 260M Test Set RJE International Inc 362 00012 Ee User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 14 Torque Requirements Location Torque Bottom End Cap 2 to 2 5 foot pounds 2 7 to 3 4 newton meters Beacon Disposal If itis 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 the beacon in accordance with local regulations Ae Failure to observe these precautions could result in the rele
6. B362 M90 01 90 DAY MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY OPTION B362 05591 PN 006186 Figure 1 1 ELP 362M90 and Mounting Bracket User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 2 WATER SWITCH Figure 1 2 ELP 362M90 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 Figure 1 3 ELP 362M90 Dimensions User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M 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 battery 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 37 5 kHz 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 37 5 kHz acoustic signal Locating the Beacon When the beac
7. ELP 362M ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacon User s Manual May 2015 P N 362 17001 M Rev C 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 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon Preface This manual describes the installation and operation of the ELP 362M P N ELP 362M 30 day and the ELP 362M90 P N ELP 362M90 90 day Underwater Locator Beacons water activated acoustic beacons designed for use on marine voyage recorders 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 crit
8. Kit Operating Life Battery Storage Life in Beacon Acoustic Output Acoustic Output After 30 Days Acoustic Output After 90 Days Activation Beam Pattern Case Size Case Material Weight Storage Temperature Operating Temperature ELP 362M90 37 5 kHz 1 kHz 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters gt 9 ms P N B362 M90 01 Incl battery o ring lube amp inst gt 90 days 7 years from date of manufacture gt 160 5 dB re 1 Pa 1 meter gt 157 0 dB re 1 Pa 1 meter Fresh or salt water immersion 80 sphere 1 30 in 3 30 cm diameter 3 92 in 10 cm long 7075 T6 aluminum 5 85 oz 165g Maximum 55 C 67 F to 71 C 160 F 2 C 28 F to 38 C 100 F User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 5 Testing Qualification Summary The beacon is designed to meet the performance specifications of AS8045a A summary of the testing qualifications is presented in the table below ELP 362M90 AS8045aTesting Qualification Summary RTCA Testing Conditions DO 160G Section No Altitude Equipment tested to Category D2 50 000 ft 4 6 2 4 6 3 5 0 12 0 13 0 14 0 15 0 19 0 Description of Test Conducted Decompression Overpressure Temperature Variation Vibration Equipment tested to RTCA DO 160G Figure 8 4 Curve C Fixed Wing and Figure 8 2b Curve U2 Rotary Wing Sand and Dust Equipment tested to Category S Fungus Equipment test
9. Precautions 12 Battery Maintenance 1 seen 13 Tooling 13 Torque Requirements quee poe tese s dass sn agi 14 Beacon Disposal siesta i a ie Ae 14 Beacon Storage 14 Return Procedures C sese 15 Warranty ea hen cM E 16 User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon lii List of Figures Figure 1 1 ELP 362M90 and Mounting Bracket aaaxasaaaa ssssassssssnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnum 1 Figure 1 2 ELP 362M90 Installed in Mounting Bracket aaaaaaxaaaassssssssssnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnanannnnr 2 Figure 1 3 ELP 362M90 Dimensions aaaaaannannaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnssssnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnaum 2 Figure 1 4 Locating the VDR Capsule After Water Activation eee eee eene eene 3 Figure 3 1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern aaaaaaasasaaaasssassssnsnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnansnum 7 Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracket eaae e eee e eee 8 Figure 3 3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket eese 8 Figure 3 4 Connecting the ATS 260M Acoustic Test 10 ees User s Manual May 2015
10. ase 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 ES User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 15 5 Return Procedures If you need to return an ELP 362M or an ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacon for warranty service contact RJE International Inc for a Return Material Authorization RMA 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 Return Material Authorization RMA 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 Return Material Authorization User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M 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 60 months from date of shipment from RJE International Inc or from an RJE International Inc distributor 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 res
11. clean the water activation switch refer to section 4 Beacon Cleaning 4X 50 19in DRILL THRU 0 5cm 1 20in aon 3cm 6 1cm Figure 3 1 Mounting Bracket Hole Pattern User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 8 2 00in 0 22in 4 ek 5 1em 0 6cm 10 5cm MOUNTING BRACKET ASSEMBLY WATER SWITCH FLAT WASHER CAP SCREW lt 250in 6 4cm MINIMUM THREAD SELF LOCKING NUT ENGAGEMENT Figure 3 2 Securing the Mounting Bracket RETAINING PLATE MOUNTING BRACKET MOUNTING HARDWARE 3 PLCS Figure 3 3 Installing the Beacon into the Mounting Bracket User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon Pre Deployment Tests A pre deployment test on each beacon should be performed before and after mounting using the RJE International Inc ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set The 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 ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set To use the ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set to verify the battery condition and test the operations of the beacon use the following procedure 1 Place the test set probe on the water activation switch as shown in Figure 3 4 It is not necessary to remove the beacon from the mount to conduct the test 2 Place the hand probe on the exposed stainless steel contact
12. ed to Category F Salt Spray Equipment tested to Category S Magnetic Effect Equipment tested to Category Z Induced Signal l Susceptibility Equipment tested to category ZC Other Tests Performance environmental and Crash Survivability Testing performed as required by AS 8045a User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 6 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 ATS 260M 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 according to the recorders manufacturer recommendations and should be mounted to a sturdy structure without weakening the structure itself 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 L 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 t
13. eria are met before proceeding further in a step or sequence A reminder that dangerous consequences could result if certain recommended procedures are not followed User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 11 Table of Contents 1 DescnpU Ol uod ecd nk IRR wos am I etia E 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 1 1 1 seen nre 3 Specifications oes i RE ow Hes WEM nO Ie SCORES 4 General Specifications 7 esee 4 Testing Qualification Summary 5 Installation and Checkout eese 6 Installation Considerations 1 6 Installation Procedures 1 5er 7 Pre Deployment Tests 1 1 9 ATS 260M Acoustic Test 9 ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set Service eee eee erede e ratae aeta sea eaae asado rusos 10 Alternative Battery 11 Beacon 12 Beacon Clearing oou D bei rei ade Pe vertus bei gesto 12 Periodic Beacon Test uU sss 12 Beacon Maintenance
14. han normal temperatures The maximum temperature where the beacon is mounted should not exceed 71 160 F Nonconformance to the mounting instructions or intended use may void the warranty Fre eI a y LLL LIA LLLLLLLLILLLLLLLL LILLDIMDLELLLLEEEEELBLBBLLLI LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLILLILLLLLILILILLLLLILLZ LLLDIDIZZLILZLZELLZLLULLULLuZ GE II User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon Installation Procedures 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 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 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 Refer to the mounting bracket hole pattern shown in Figure 3 1 and drill four 0 191 in 0 48 cm diameter holes 2 Secure the mounting bracket with four 10 32 stainless steel screws and associated hardware not supplied as shown in Figure 3 2 3 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 4 Lockwire the drilled screws and
15. on is immersed in water it will begin to radiate an acoustic signal which can be received and transformed into an audible signal by either the RJE International Inc APR 272 or DPL 275A Acoustic Pinger Receivers When used in conjunction with the RJE International Inc Model DHA 151 Directional Hydrophone either pinger receiver can be used as a shipboard portable receiver to determine the general vicinity of the VDR Capsule After the area is known a diver can be deployed with the DPL 275A which will give the exact location of the VDR Capsule Other equivalent pinger receivers may also be used Figure 1 4 Locating the VDR Capsule After Water Activation User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 2 Specifications This section provides information on the operating and environmental specifications on the ELP 362M and ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacon General Specifications ELP 362M 37 5 kHz 1 kHz 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters 29 ms P N B362 M30 01 Incl battery o ring lube amp inst gt 30 days 7 years from date of manufacture gt 160 5 dB 1 Pa 1 meter gt 157 0 dB 1 Pa 1 meter Fresh or salt water immersion 8096 sphere 1 30 in 3 30 cm diameter 3 92 in 10 cm long 7075 T6 aluminum 4 75 oz 134g Maximum 55 C 67 F to 71 C 160 F 2 C 28 F to 38 C 100 F Specifications Operating Frequency Operating Depth Pulse Length Battery
16. on the other end of the beacon as shown in Figure 3 4 Do not place hand probe on anodized surface 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 Section 3 Alternate Battery Check 5 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 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 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 10 ATS 260M ACUSTIC TEST SET PROBE E LP 352 M t EMERGENCY LOCATING BEACON HAND PROBE Figure 3 4 Connecting the ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set Service The ATS 260M Acoustic Test Set is factory calibrated at the date of manufacture Under normal operating conditions the tester does not require re calibration however should service be required contact RJE International Inc
17. pect to such product unless Purchaser gives RJE International Inc notice of any claim within 60 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
18. placement for the ELP 362M and ELP 362M90 Underwater Locator Beacons Beacon Cleaning The end cap with the water switch and the end cap with the exposed stainless steel contact should remain free and clear of dirt grease and dust The end caps 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 Periodic Beacon Test When the beacon is installed on a voyage data recorder the recommended maintenance interval is the same as that of the recorder or 12 months whichever is shortest Follow the Pre Deployment Tests referenced in Section 3 of this User s Manual 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 User s Manual May 2015 ELP 362M Underwater Locator Beacon 13 Battery Maintenance Replace the battery by the date stamped on the beacon label where the three letters represent the month and the four numbers represent the year Example MAR2001 is March of 2001 Other date codes prior to this manual revision include the following 1 Three letters represent the month and two numbers represent
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