ACR Electronics THUNDERBIRD S.S.A.S. Product Support Manual

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ACR Electronics THUNDERBIRD S.S.A.S. Product Support Manual Manual pdf 7 page image

Y1-03-0180 Rev. A6SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION3.1 Preparation3.1.1 Parts included: Beacon/Mounting Bracket Assy Qty: 1 PN: A3-06-2410-1 Cross Dipole Antenna Qty: 1 PN: 2810 SMA Male Conn, RG-8/U Crimp Qty: 1 PN: 2814 Activation Switches Qty: 2 PN: 2820 Antenna Mount Qty: 1 PN: 2821 TNC Male Conn, RG-8/U Crimp Qty: 1 PN: 2633 Insulated Terminals, Crimp Qty: 4 PN: A1-05-0125-173.1.2 Tools Needed: Phillips screwdriver Drill RG-8/U Crimp tool Saw Solder Iron3.1.3 Additional Materials Needed for Installation: Marine Grade RG-8/U Coaxial Cable Switch wire or cable Screws/Bolts for mounting bracket (3/16” or #10) Screws/Bolts for Antenna Mount3.2 Beacon Installation3.2.1 The ThunderBird SSAS is shipped attached to its mounting bracket. Typically, the beacon mustbe removed from the mounting bracket during installation. The beacon can be removed from themounting bracket as follows:• First disconnect the 2-Pin waterproof connector on the left side of the beacon.• Unbuckle the strap holding the beacon to the bracket.The ThunderBird SSAS is intended to transmit covertly a security alert, notifying competentauthorities that the security of the vessel is under threat or has been compromised. A keycomponent of the system is its covert nature, which should be maintained as much as possible toprotect the beacon from malicious tampering.The ThunderBird SSAS is shipped in the “OFF” position. During the installation procedure,leave the beacon in the “OFF” position to prevent false alarms.3.2.2 Mounting locationThe location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of the total installation(approx. 2 lbs) and at the same time consider vibration, exposure to surrounding hazards, such asequipment movement, doors openings, personnel traffic, etc. The bracket should only bemounted to a flat surface at least as big as the bracket. Mounting to a rail or post is notrecommended.