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1. Programming

2.0

WARNINGS

To test whether an EPIRB or PLB operates satisfactorily, always perform a self-test as

described in the beacon's operating manual or contact the beacon manufacturer for

instructions as to how to perform a self-test.

When performing a verification of the self-test message on the RLB-23, RLB-23E, RLB-

23E1, or RLB-24, never allow the EPIRB under test to remain active for more than 35

seconds at a time. Upon activation, an ACR/RLB-23 or RLB-24 series EPIRB will

transmit a TEST message format that GMDSS satellites will ignore. However, after 35

seconds of operation live transmissions will be sent which will alert GMDSS/SAR

authorities.

If the FPR-100 does detect a live transmission from any manufacturers beacon during a

self test verification, there will be a visible and audible warning from the PC. If this

happens, turn the beacon off and contact your local authorities to report inadvertent

activation.

3.0

BEFORE YOU RUN SETUP

Before you run the FPR-100 software, please make sure that your computer meets the

minimum requirements in section 3. If you purchased the FPR-100 with the laptop

computer option then ACR Electronics has already verified that the computer meets all of

the requirements.

3.1

FPR-100 Components

See Figure 6 for a visual representation of each component listed below.

· FPR-100 Interface Unit (Module Assembly)

· PLB Interface Box

· Programming Head, RLB-27/28

· Programming Head, RLB-32/33

· Programming Head, RLB-35

· Serial Cable Assembly

· Cable, 6 Conductor

· Power Cord

3.2

Check the Hardware and System Requirements

To run the FPR-100, you must have certain hardware and software installed on your

computer. The requirements include:

· Microsoft Windows 95 / 98 / or NT4.0.

· Pentium 75 MHz microprocessor (minimum).

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