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A beep indicates the initiation of the Self-Test sequence. Self-Test will check battery capacity and perform five functional test sequences as described in the digital display Appendix. The last green LED and the message SELF-TEST PASS on the display indicate a successful test. If any of the individual tests fail during Self-Test, there will be two beeps and a red LED flash, with the name of the test that failed and an “X” on the display. Self-Test will discontinue at that point. See Appendix D for digital display information. NOTE: The “beeps” are a very high-pitched tone that some people may not be able to hear. When performing the Self-Test, you may follow the messages on the digital display or you may count the green LED flashes. 11. Extended GPS test The beacon may be tested for GPS functionality, however, this may only be done once in the five-year lifetime of the battery due to the significant drain on the battery. This test is not necessary at any time in the life of the beacon, but is made available in the event that the beacon owner wishes to verify internal GPS engine viability. An extended GPS test may be invoked by holding the switch in test position for 10 seconds after Self-Test completes. The display will show the message LONG GPS DATA TEST START while the internal GPS is acquiring coordinates data. Once the data is acquired, the display will post the message GPS TEST v followed by the LAT/LON coordinates as a confirmation that the data was successfully acquired. See Appendix E for digital display information. 26.03.33N 80.10.06W APPENDIX A - USING AND TESTING THE GPS SYSTEMS 1. How the external GPS interface works The beacon is fitted with an optical interface to connect with an external Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that will determine the latitude and longitude of its position. This data is transmitted to the emergency system. When the beacon is coupled to a working external GPS receiver, it immediately begins downloading data. Once valid position data has been obtained, the beacon will attempt to update the positional data every 20 minutes. The GlobalFix™ iPRO will store the last valid positional data for up to 4 hours, if it becomes unable to obtain new updated data. It will update this data if and only if it receives new good positional data from the external GPS receiver. 2. Using the external GPS interface Once a compatible, operating GPS receiver is connected to the GlobalFix™ iPRO, the beacon will store coordinate data for incorporation into the emergency message. The coordinates are transmitted to the satellite when the beacon is activated in an emergency. Coordinate data provides a more accurate location to the Search and Rescue Authority and may lead to a faster rescue. Since the last valid GPS position data may stay in the memory for up to 4 hours, the user should take care to make sure that the GPS position data stored is accurate. This can be accomplished by two methods: // By always leaving a properly functioning external GPS receiver connected to the beacon before activation, or… // By connecting a properly functioning external GPS receiver with a valid position fix, and allowing sufficient time to acquire valid GPS position data. 3. Testing the external GPS interface Connect the optical interface plug to the beacon bezel and allow sufficient time for the GPS receiver to acquire valid GPS position data (usually less than 1 minute; but it can take up to 20 minutes). Lift the thumb switch to the vertical (Self-Test) position and release. Your beacon will confirm that it has acquired valid GPS data by displaying the latitude and longitude coordinates on the display. This will occur at the end of Self-Test. 4. Updating the external GPS position data When the beacon is properly connected to a functioning and compatible GPS receiver, GPS position data is automatically updated about every 20 minutes while valid GPS position data is present. The operator can force the acquisition of new GPS position data by initiating a Self-Test with the beacon connected to an external GPS receiver with a valid position fix. This bypasses the normal, programmed, waiting time of 20 minutes for the automatic update of GPS position data. If the new GPS position is acquired, the coordinates will be displayed after the beacon has completed the Self-Test. If no valid GPS position data is available, the beacon will keep the previously stored GPS position data for up to 4 hours. In this case, call ACR Customer Service at +1 (954) 981-3333 for instructions on how to reset the beacon with the default message. A new beacon is programmed with the GPS position data set to a default. If the beacon should be activated, this default GPS position data indicates to the satellite system that the beacon has no valid GPS position stored in memory. Once a functioning and compatible external GPS receiver is properly connected to the beacon, the default data will be replaced by valid GPS position data, as desc...
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