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PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL
FPR-30 // Field Programmer Model No.: FPR-30 Product No.: 2902
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ACR Electronics, Inc. // 5757 Ravenswood Road // Fort Lauderdale
// FL // 33312-6645 Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333 // Fax: +1 (954)
983-5087 // www.acrartex.com
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About ACR Electronics ACR Electronics, www.acrartex.com, designs
and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products
including EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS, SARTs, Strobe Lights, Life Jacket
Lights, Search Lights and safety accessories. The quality systems
of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000
Series Standards. Recognized as the world leader in safety and
survival technologies, ACR has provided safety equipment to the
aviation and marine industries as well as to the military since
1956.
CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR
Electronics product, please read this Product Support Manual in its
entirety. If you have questions regarding the contents of the
manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR
Electronics, Inc., Telephone +1 (954) 981- 3333. Please be ready to
provide the technician with the page number you wish to discuss. If
you have a question that is not covered in the manual, please visit
our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
section for further information or call our Technical Service
Department. The website address is www.acrartex.com. If in the
future you lose this manual, you may access and print a replacement
on the ACR website.
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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ______________________________ 3
SECTION 2 PREPARING TO INSTALL THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE ____ 4
SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE ______________ 6
SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING A BEACON _____________________ 8
APPENDIX A- USINF AUTO-SAVED DATA _____________________ 22
APPENDIX B TIPS FOR PROGRAMMING BEACONS ____________ 23
APPENDIX C- MAKING A NEW LABEL FOR A BEACON ___________ 25
APPENDIX D RESETTING DIGITAL DISPLAY LANGUAGE (RLB-36) _ 26
APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS- __________________ 28
APPENDIX F WARRANTY, NOTICES ________________________ 29
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR FPR-30
Programmer. We design, manufacture and distribute quality products
knowing they are used to save lives. Many of our products are
required to be tested and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide.
We believe in going beyond those specifications to ensure our
products work when needed in real world conditions. With proper
care and maintenance your ACR product will last for years. It is
important that you thoroughly read this Product Support Manual to
understand the proper care and use of your ACR product. ACR is
proud to be certified to ISO 9001: 2000, the International Standard
for Quality. This manual provides operation and maintenance
instructions for the FPR-30.
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SECTION 2 PREPARING TO INSTALL UNPACKING THE FPR-30 Before
proceeding with the installation of the FPR-30, please verify that
the content of the box includes the following:
Figure 1 items: 1. RLB-36/37/38 programming head cable* 2.
FPR-30 software CD ROM* 3. FPR-30 hardware* 4. USB cable* 5.
Programming head, RLB-36/37/38* 6. Face plate, PLB-200/ 201 7. Face
plate, PLB-300/PLB-350B (one-button keypad) 8. PLB-350B/C
(two-button keypad)* 9. PLB Optical interface cable* *These items
are new relative to the components included with the FPR-20, a
predecessor product. If any of the above is missing, please contact
ACR Electronics Technical Service by email at [email protected]
or by phone at +1 (954) 981- 3333. Please be ready to provide the
serial number of your unit and location of purchase.
Equipment required but not included: // Computer with suitable
operating system and software (see
upcoming section for details) // Printer compatible with Avery
labels (as described below)
Figure 1
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// Labels for reprogrammed beacons (Avery TEMPLATE 5167,
size 1.75 x 0.5, or 4.45cm x 1.27cm) // Label over-laminate (ACR
Part Number 7069 over laminate) ANATOMY OF THE FPR-30 The FPR-30 is
assembled in this manner (see Appendix B for PLB assembly
variations):
Figure 2
EPIRB: Use RLB-36/37/38 programming head PLB: Use face plate
according to model number
EPIRB: Use programming head cable PLB: Use optical interface
cable
USB cable
EPIRB (not included): The FPR-30 is compatible with RLB-36 and
higher models PLB (not included): The FPR-30 is compatible with
PLB-200 and higher models
Computer (not included): Your computer needs to have FPR-30
software installed on it.
FPR-30 hardware unit
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating systems
The FPR-30 software is compatible with the following operating
systems:
// Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later installed // Windows
Vista // Windows 7
Required computer capabilities // A printer is required to
produce beacon labels for the new identity to which the beacon was
programmed // Microsoft Excel (part of Microsoft Office suite), any
revision level, is required to automatically save and store data.
This program must be on your computer to successfully install and
run FPR-30 software. // If using Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack
3 or later must be installed on your computer to successfully
install FPR-30 software. // WinZip 6.0 or higher, to download and
install FPR-30 software from ACR website. You will need to update
your software periodically.
Other recommended FPR-30 computer capabilities
// Internet access, to decode beacons on the Cospas-Sarsat
website SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE INSTALLING THE
FPR-30 SOFTWARE FROM THE CD ROM If you have the FPR-30 installation
CD you do not need to download the software off the ACR website.
The setup program will install all the needed files to your hard
drive automatically. The software must be installed in the
C:\Program Files\FPR30 directory to function properly. This
directory is the default directory in the setup program. If you
have a previous version installed, you must first uninstall it,
before installation of the FPR-30. 1) Place the CD in the
appropriate drive of your computer and close
the drive. 2) Plug the USB cable to the FPR-30 hardware and the
other end to
the computer. The OS will load the USB drivers needed.
3) If the CD does not automatically run the installation
process, click the START button on the bottom of your Windows
operating system and select RUN.
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4) Alternatively, use the file manager or Windows Explorer to
find the
setup.exe file on the CD, double-click on setup.exe, and follow
the installation instructions.
5) Follow the installation directions on the screen. 6) A panel
will appear following installation containing the FPR-30
shortcut icon. Drag the icon to the desktop. DOWNLOADING AND
INSTALLING FPR-30 SOFTWARE FROM THE ACR BRC WEBSITE The FPR-30
software may be downloaded from the web at http://www.acrartex.com.
Please follow this link and select FPR 30 Software:
http://www.acrartex.com/support/acr-support/ 1) If you have a
previous version of the FPR-30 software installed,
uninstall it first.
2) Create a folder on your C drive to save this FPR 30 zip file.
Do not unzip directly from the website.
3) Click on the fpr30.zip file.
4) A file download window will pop up. Select SAVE.
5) A SAVE AS window will pop up. Find the folder you created in
step (2) and click SAVE.
6) When attempting to unzip this file, you will be prompted to
enter a password under the Options menu and then extract the file
to the hard drive.
7) Once the file has finished downloading, open the folder that
you saved the file in and unzip it onto your hard drive. You will
need to have WinZip 6.0 or higher installed on your computer in
order to extract this file. If you do not have this program, you
can download a free sample version at www.winzip.com.
8) The software is now ready to be installed. Typically, once
WinZip has extracted the files, it will start to run the setup
program for you. Select the OK button and follow the installation
instructions. Your file will be saved to your C drive. Create a
separate folder for it called FPR30.
// If the program does not start the installation, select the
START button, click on RUN, type C:\FPR30\setup.exe. Select OK.
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// Alternatively, use the file manager or Windows Explorer to
find the setup.exe file on C:\, double click on setup.exe, and
follow the installation instructions.
INSTALLING A USB DRIVER When the FPR-30 hardware is enabled
(plugged in), for the first time, your Windows OS will detect a new
USB device and ask for drivers. Refer to the FPR-30 USB directory
on the CD ROM for USB driver installation instructions. USB driver
installations under Windows Vista may result in Windows asking you
if you wish to keep later versions of DLL files (included with
Windows Vista) or if you prefer to use the versions provided on the
FPR-30 installation CD. If this occurs, keep the later versions
(included with Windows Vista). ADDING A PRINTER If you do not have
a printer already connected, you will need to install one to your
computer. For more information regarding adding a printer, please
consult your Windows user manual or visit the Microsoft website at
www.Microsoft.com, using the keywords Adding Printer. CONNECTING
THE FPR-30 TO YOUR COMPUTER The FPR-30 device is connected to your
computer by using the USB cable included in your kit. The USB
connection provides power to the FPR-30 (see Figure 2). SECTION 4
PROGRAMMING A BEACON OVERVIEW The FPR-30 is designed to be a
programming tool for current ACR PLBs and ACR EPIRBs, model number
RLB-36 and higher. The FPR-30 supports the following ACR
Electronics 406 MHz beacons:
TABLE-Beacons supported by FPR-30
Product name Model number AquaFix 406 GPS PLB PLB-200/ 201
TerraFix 406 GPS PLB PLB-200/ 201 AeroFix 406 GPS PLB PLB-200/ 201
ResQFix 406 GPS PLB PLB-300 MicroFix 406 GPS PLB PLB-300
AquaLink GPS PLB PLB-350B SARLink GPS PLB PLB-350B
AquaLink View GPS PLB PLB-350C SARLink View GPS PLB PLB-350C
GlobalFix iPRO, PRO, SAT3 EPIRB RLB-36/37/38
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NOTE: The FPR-30 supports all beacon product numbers that
correspond to the above models. NOTE: Go to the ACR BRC website
(using the instructions in Section 3) for the most current version
of the FPR-30 software. All upgrades to the FPR-30 software will be
free to the owners of the FPR-30. All owners will be informed of
new upgrades as they are available. PLEASE KEEP YOUR CONTACT
INFORMATION CURRENT. Additional beacon models may be supported as
they become available. When you select the FPR-30 icon, the program
launches. The first screen describes the software and product by
name and by revision number. The second screen presents five
different tabs, each representing an FPR-30 function: Program,
Read, Reset and Print. Use Program to change the country code of a
beacon. Use Read to check the current programming of a beacon or to
verify
that you have programmed a beacon correctly. Use Print to
generate new labels for the beacon. The Reset tab that is inactive
in the FPR-30: This feature is only
available in the FPR-300.
STEP ONE- OPEN THE FPR-30 PROGRAM
Double click the FPR-30 shortcut icon on the desktop. Note that
the visual quality of the full screen displayed in the window is
dependent on the resolution settings of the PC. The resolution can
be adjusted through the display option of the Control Panel in your
Windows operating system.
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STEP TWO- PROGRAMMING
Preparing to program
A user wishing to re-program a beacon is guided through a series
of selections designed to help input the specific information that
will be used by the software to generate the Unique Identity Number
(UIN). Programming the actual beacon is accomplished with a
programming head and plug adapter.
NOTE: The FPR-30 requires the following information to generate
a UIN (15-digit hex ID). This information must be valid and must be
obtained from either the owner of the beacon or the SAR authorities
of the country for which the beacon is being programmed. Make sure
you have all of this information readily available before you begin
the programming procedure. 1.) Beacon serial number, MMSI, aircraft
code or radio call sign
(whichever is appropriate for the beacon type and the countrys
requirements).
2.) Standard (default), National protocol or whichever is
appropriate for the country of programming.
NOTE: Different ACR beacons only allow certain data (S/N, MMSI
etc) to be programmed into them. The information, which may be
input into the FPR-30 software, is made available (highlighted)
after you have selected the protocol that is applicable. Some
information is not permitted for a given beacon type, and these
invalid choices are grayed-out, or inactive, to prevent data entry
errors. Programming is accomplished by the computer generating a
Unique Identification Number (UIN). This number is based on the
information that the user of the FPR-30 provides via the different
option windows. The data entered is sent to the FPR-30 hardware and
from there to the appropriate programming head. The programming
head handles all further communications with the beacons via
infrared data transfer.
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Initiating the programming process
1) Select Beacon in the upper left corner 2) Select the beacon
model that you want to reprogram from the drop
down menu 3) Select the category and product number of the
beacon that you want
to reprogram. 4) Select a country code by clicking on the Enter
Country or Scroll
Down for List text box. Enter the country code or scroll down
the list to the required country. Select that country. // NOTE: To
view the menu of countries to choose from, click in the white
box
5) Select Protocol.
// NOTE: Valid choices are active (in black lettering) and
invalid choices are inactive (in grey lettering). If no choice is
made, the system will use the default protocol, which is Standard
Location Protocol. // NOTE: If applicable, refer to the upcoming
section on programming a beacon back to the USA.
6) Enter the serial number or other preferred input (e.g., MMSI;
see note
on page 9)
5. Select protocol
6. Enter serial number
1. Select Beacon
2,3. Drop down menu will appear here
4. Select Country
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// NOTE: The serial number is found on the exterior of the
beacon, on a white label. (If not, refer to STEP 4 section of this
manual, Page 19.)
7) As soon as the beacon (product number) is selected, the
Program
and Read tabs become available. The Print function is not
available at this point.
NOTE: Maritime Mobile Ship Identity, or MMSI, is defined as the
nine-digit ship identification number. The MMSI number incorporates
the country code (the first three digits) followed by the ship's
unique numeric identifier (the last six digits). CAUTION: When
programming an MMSI into a beacon, it must be valid for the ship
that will be carrying the beacon you are programming.
1.) Select Program tab (not the Program button at the bottom of
the screen).
2.) Select PROGRAM button (not the Program tab at the top of the
screen).The software will now request that a memory read be
performed, to ascertain that all the needed parameters are
correct.
3.) The system advises that it is ready to program a beacon to a
new location.
1. Select Program tab
2. Select READ button 3. Message:
Program to POS
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Programming the beacon
4.) Follow prompt to place the faceplate or programming head on
the
beacon and click on the Read button. Perform a Self-test. This
enables the FPR-300 software to read the beacon memory.
NOTE: The beacon is NOT being programmed at this point in the
process. NOTE: Each beacon has 2 (two) memory positions: An ACR
memory position and a POS (Point of Sale) memory position. When an
ACR beacon is manufactured, it is programmed with a sequential
manufacturers serial number and the USA country code. This data is
inserted in the ACR position. The ACR ID stays within the beacon as
long as it remains a functional device. When a beacon is
reprogrammed, the new ID is inserted in the POS (Point Of Sale)
position. Any additional reprogramming will always insert the new
ID in the POS position.
4. Prompt: Place programming head
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5.) Select the Program button. This allows the programming
sequence. 6.) A new message above the Program button advises that
the UIN number has now been generated and is ready to be programmed
into the unit, i.e., Program to POS location. UIN:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. 3.) Select Program button. 4.) Follow the prompt
to place programming head on the beacon. Wait for the LED on the
head to light and then perform a Self-test.
5.) A message Beacon programmed will be shown above the Program
button.
5. Message: Beacon Programmed
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Printing labels
1.) Select the Print tab. 2.) You may enter the user name,
vessel name or any other name that
the beacon owner wants in the space provided. 3.) Print by
selecting the column of labels you want to print on, e.g.,
Column 1, 2, 3 or 4. The FPR-300 program uses Avery TEMPLATE
5167 labels or comparable substitute. The format for the sheet of
labels is four columns.
Column 1 2 3 4
2. Enter name
3. Select column of labels you want to print
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After printing the labels, the unit can now be programmed. 7.)
Compare the ID with the label that was printed to make absolutely
sure that they are the same. 8.) At this stage, you must attach the
newly printed ID label to the beacon. Remove the old label, clean
the area properly and put the new label on. Use the TOP label of
the column that was printed. NOTE: The beacon serial number label
must be covered with over-laminate in order to avoid damage to the
label that would cause it to become unreadable. This can be ordered
from ACR under P/N 9569
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ISSUES
If reprogramming a beacon back to the USA:
The FPR Software will first determine whether the beacons
original ACR serial number and the serial number that has been
provided (that you want to program the beacon with) are identical.
If they are not identical the system will disallow reprogramming
and provide the following message:
SERIAL NUMBER NOT ALLOWED: If you are attempting to reprogram a
beacon back to the USA, there may be an issue with the serial
number that was input into the system. (You are only allowed to use
serial number _____.) Please contact ACR Electronics Technical
Service for further assistance.
Select OK and the system will return to the initial startup
screen. Enter the serial number provided and repeat the programming
process.
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Reprogramming a beacon to any country
When reprogramming a beacon to any country, the system will
confirm the reprogramming intention by asking you to confirm what
you want to do:
You are requesting to reprogram from ________ (current country
programmed in beacon, e.g., USA) to _________ (requested country to
be programmed in beacon, e.g., UK). Is this correct?
If you answer No, the FPR-30 will return to the initial startup
screen. If you answer Yes the system proceeds to the next screen in
the sequence.
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Programming a beacon to a serial number that is not the
original
If you want to reprogram a beacon to anything but the original
ACR serial number, you will receive the message:
WARNING: Please be aware of the responsibility in programming
beacons.Contact ACR Electronics Inc. with any questions or
concerns.
If you select Cancel, the FPR-30 will return to the initial
startup screen. If you answer OK the system will proceed to the
next screen in the sequence.
Time out error message
If you wait longer than fifteen (15) seconds when prompted to
press the Program button, you will see a text box appear with the
following error message: No response from beacon: Please try again.
Press the Program button to continue.
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STEP FOUR- PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION
Identifying a current serial number
There are two ways to recover the existing serial number of the
unit. The first is the identification label. After the S/N., the
actual serial number appears. This number is the present serial
number in the unit. If the label is defaced in any way, there is a
second way to recover the serial number.
Memory read/ Verifying correct serial number
If you want to read the memory of a unit after it has been
programmed, do the following:
1.) Select the Read tab
2.) Follow the prompt and initiate the self-test feature on the
beacon (EPIRB = switch, PLB = button). This enables the FPR-30 to
read the beacon memory.
1. Select Read
2. Prompt: Select TEST button/switch on beacon
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3.) The new identity will now be displayed in the POS (Point of
Sale)
Content position. If the beacon was never reprogrammed after it
left ACR, the ACR content will have the only HEX ID, the POS
content will be void (empty). The correct serial number is
displayed on the top right of window.
4.) To verify whether the beacon was programmed to the
instructions of the owner, the following can be done, the document
can be printed and given to the owner:
Go to the Cospas-Sarsat website;
http://www.cospas-sarsat.int/en/beacon-decode-program
Enter the beacon HEX ID (15 digit code) under 1 Be aware that
the HEX message consists of numbers 0-9 and
letters A-F only. Select PROCESS when finished
5.) The result will be as follows:
3. POS Content
Correct Serial Number
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406 MHz Decode Program (Version 3.2) 1. Enter Beacon ID 15 Hex
or Message (22 Hex or 30 Hex)
2. Pick Hex Format
15 Hexadecimal
22 Hexadecimal
30 Hexadecimal
3. Click "Process" when ready Process ITU List of MID Country
Code Numbers
ITEM BITS VALUE
Message format: Not provided in 15 hex id 25
Protocol: Location Protocol 26 0
Country code: 366 - United States of America 27-36
0101101110
Type of location protocol: Standard Location - PLB (Serial)
37-40 0111
Cospas-Sarsat #: 219 41-50 0011011011
Serial Number: 4446 51-64 01000101011110
Latitude Sign: default 65 0
Latitude Degrees: default 66-72 1111111
Latitude Minutes: default 73-74 11
Longitude Sign: default 75 0
Longitude Degrees: default 76-83 11111111
Longitude Minutes: default 84-85 11
Composite Latitude: default N/A Composite Longitude: default
15 Hex ID: N/A 2DCE6DA2BCFFBFF
HEX ID programmed into the beacon.
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APPENDIX A- USING AUTO-SAVED DATA The data generated during
beacon reprogramming is automatically stored to a Microsoft Excel
file. You do not need to set up this feature. The Excel file will
look like this:
To use this feature
The directory where the Microsoft Excel file of saved data can
be found is C:\Program Files\FPR30\ You may view, sort, edit and
print the data by using standard Microsoft Excel commands and
functions. You may add information, such as customer name and
address, ship name, etc., in the unused columns. NOTE: If you do
not have a file viewer you will not be able to view the files
saved. File Viewer is available from Microsoft Downloads
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN the Microsoft Excel file of saved data
while the FPR-300 program is open. Doing so will cause a conflict:
The Excel file and the FPR-300 software cannot be open at the same
time.
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APPENDIX B TIPS FOR PROGRAMMING BEACONS The following is
background information that may be helpful for individuals that
program ACR Electronics beacons. Tips regarding PLB-300/PLB-350
programming NOTE: When using the button to initiate different
beacon functions, please be aware of the different time
requirements for the button. If you hold the button just a fraction
too long when trying to program, the unit may enter a mode other
than the one intended.
Figure 3 - FPR-30 and PLB 300/PLB-350 Connection
The PLB-300/PLB-350 beacons use the SELF TEST button to execute
three functions: 1.) Programming // Flick (press with a firm and
rapid movement) the Self Test button to see the red LED flash
briefly. 2.) Self Test Sequence // Press the Self Test button for
one second* and release to initiate the self test (*count by saying
one thousand and one). 3.) GPS Acquisition Test // Press the Self
Test button for five seconds or longer to initiate the test.
Programming ACR PLB-300s/PLB-350s PLB-300s and PLB-350s shipped
from ACR Electronics are typically programmed with the USA country
code. If you want to reprogram the unit to another country code and
protocol, do the following:
PLB-300 or PLB-350 (one-button)
PLB-350 (two-button)
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1) Put the appropriate plastic faceplate and optical interface
heads on
the PLB front face. 2) Set up all of the required data on the
FPR-30. 3) If you are sure that all the entered data is correct,
select
Program button. 4) The Programmer now asks for a Read function
to be executed,
to revert to the correct Cospas-Sarsat TAC number. Flick the
Self Test button.
5) Select Program button again to initiate the final step. 6)
Flick the test button again to program. 7) If successful, the
Beacon programmed message will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.
Tips regarding PLB-200/201 programming The PLB-200/201 is
programmed by means of the GPS I/O or GPS I
button .
Figure 4-FPR-30 and PLB-200 Connection
7.) Select Program button again to initiate the final step. 8.)
Press the I/O or I button again to program. 9.) If successful, the
Beacon programmed message will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.
1.) Programming is done by means of the GPS I.O. or I
button.
2.) When the program prompts the programmer,
this button has to be pressed for 1 (one) second and then
RELEASED.
3.) Put the plastic faceplate and optical interface
heads on the PLB front face. 4.) Set up all of the required data
on the FPR-
30. 5.) Ensure that all the entered data is correct,
then select Program button. 6.) The FPR-30 program now asks for
a Read
function to be executed, to revert to the correct COSPAS -
SARSAT TAC number. Press the I/O or I button.
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Tips regarding RLB-36/37/38 programming To reprogram the unit to
another country code and protocol: 1.) Place the programming head
over the antenna base on the top of the
EPIRB. 2.) Set up all your data (Serial number, protocol,
country code) in the
FPR 30. 3.) If you are sure that all data is correct and can be
verified, click on the
Program button. 4.) The FPR-30 now asks for a READ function to
be executed in order
to revert to the correct COSPAS - SARSAT TAC number; the light
on the programming head will be lit and you must now lift the
activation switch to a vertical position for 2 seconds, then let it
drop down.
5.) The final UIN is now generated by the software and a prompt
to
program is again displayed. 6.) Click on the Program button to
initiate the final programming step. 7.) Lift the activation switch
again to program. 8.) If successful, the Beacon programmed message
will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.
The Battery Witness reset procedure is the same as the
programming procedure. Select the READ tab, click the Reset button
and lift the activation switch for 2 seconds while the programming
head light is lit.
APPENDIX C- MAKING A NEW LABEL FOR A BEACON This is done when
the old label is gone or has deteriorated to such an extent that it
needs to be replaced, without having to reprogram the beacon. Do a
READ of the beacon memory and select the PRINT button on the bottom
right. Compare the ID in the ACR or POS position with the label to
make sure that they match.
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APPENDIX D RESETTING DIGITAL DISPLAY LANGUAGE (RLB-36)
1.) Select the Reset tab 2.) Select Set Language
3.) From the menu of languages on the left side of the screen,
click on
the language of choice. The beacon is manufactured with English
installed.
4.) Place programming head on beacon and perform a self-test
1. Select Reset tab
4. Place programming head
2. Select Set Language
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5.) The GlobalFix iPRO digital display language has been
successfully changed.
5. The language has been reset
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APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
ACR PRODUCT NUMBER
FPR-30 Product number 2902
GENERAL
FPR Size 2.25 X 3.375 X 1.0 inches (5.72 X 8.57 X 2.54 cm)
Casing material Aluminum
Casing color Black
Waterproof No
Buoyant No
POWER
USB port 100mAmp capability
SOFTWARE UPDATES
Obtain via web Via ACRs website; password necessary
Request a CD ROM Call ACR Electronics customer support
COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
Operating system compatibility
Windows Vista, Windows XP (with Service Pack 3 or later)
Software requirements Microsoft Excel (any version), WinZip
revision 6.0 or higher
Hardware requirements Printer
Computer system requirements
Refer to minimum and recommended requirements for your OS as
published on the Microsoft website
GENERAL
ACR 406MHz beacons supported
All current ACR PLBs, ACR EPIRBs with model numbers RLB-36 and
higher
KIT CONTENTS
Kit See Figure 1 for complete list
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MISCELLANEOUS
Accessories Replacement programming heads for beacons available:
See ACR Electronics website, price list or contact ACR.
Labels The FPR-30 kit does not include blank labels.FPR-30
compatible labels are Avery TEMPLATE 5167, which are 1.75 X 0.5
(4.45 X 1.27 cm) in size. You may purchase labels from the vendor
of your choice in person or via the internet. Search Avery labels.
There are a number of vendors who ship worldwide.
Units per carton One (1)
APPROVALS
NOTE: For complete information regarding standards and
certifications, please visit ACRs website at www.acrartex.com.
APPENDIX F WARRANTY, NOTICES
LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against factory
defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year*
from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty
period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace
the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return
transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our
Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc.,5757
Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645. Email:
[email protected], Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087, Telephone: +1 (954)
981-3333. This warranty does not apply if the product has been
damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or
modification performed by an unauthorized factory. Except as
otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph, THE COMPANY
MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. The Company shall
not be liable for consequential or special damages. To place the
warranty in effect, register online at www.acrartex.com or return
the attached card within 10 days. *Five years for the following
products: EPIRB, PLB, S-VDR, SSAS.
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NOTICES ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a high
quality Product Support Manual, however, despite best efforts,
information is subject to change without notice, and omissions and
inaccuracies are possible. ACR cannot accept liability for manual
contents. To ensure that you have the most recent version of the
Product Support Manual, please visit the ACR website at
www.acrartex.com. 2008 by ACR Electronics, Inc. All rights
reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is permitted only with
permission of ACR Electronics, Inc. Ongoing product improvements
may change product specifications without notice. Trademarks or
registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTIONSECTION 2 PREPARING TO INSTALLUNPACKING
THE FPR-30Equipment required but not included:
ANATOMY OF THE FPR-30SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSOperating
systemsRequired computer capabilitiesOther recommended FPR-30
computer capabilities
SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWAREINSTALLING THE FPR-30
SOFTWARE FROM THE CD ROMDOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING FPR-30 SOFTWARE
FROM THE ACR BRC WEBSITEINSTALLING A USB DRIVERADDING A
PRINTERCONNECTING THE FPR-30 TO YOUR COMPUTER
SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING A BEACONOVERVIEWSTEP ONE- OPEN THE FPR-30
PROGRAMSTEP TWO- PROGRAMMINGPreparing to programInitiating the
programming processProgramming the beacon
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ISSUESIf reprogramming a beacon back to the
USA:Reprogramming a beacon to any countryTime out error message
STEP FOUR- PROGRAMMING VERIFICATIONIdentifying a current serial
numberMemory read/ Verifying correct serial number406 MHz Decode
Program (Version 3.2)1. Enter Beacon ID 15 Hex or Message (22 Hex
or 30 Hex)2. Pick Hex Format3. Click "Process" when ready
APPENDIX A- USING AUTO-SAVED DATAAPPENDIX B TIPS FOR PROGRAMMING
BEACONSTips regarding PLB-300/PLB-350 programmingProgramming ACR
PLB-300s/PLB-350sTips regarding PLB-200/201 programmingTips
regarding RLB-36/37/38 programming
APPENDIX C- MAKING A NEW LABEL FOR A BEACONAPPENDIX D RESETTING
DIGITAL DISPLAY LANGUAGE (RLB-36)APPENDIX E TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONSAPPENDIX F WARRANTY, NOTICESLIMITED
WARRANTYNOTICES