Quick Start Guide Battery connection and Replacement

1419 Beacon
Tooling: To avoid injury, slowly unscrew pressure vent screw,
BCN-1400-8001/1
allowing any pressure to vent before fully removing.
Packing List   Flat Blade Screw Driver
O-Lube
 1419 VNAV Beacon. #BCN-1400-3000 Battery Pack
 BCN-1400-3000 Battery Pack.
 Quick Start Guide Remove pressure vent screw.
# BCN-1400-8000 A See above C
 Acoustic Support Disc
# BCN-1010-8002 Remove top sleeve

The 1400 Series V-Nav Beacon incorporates the latest robust Spread Spectrum signalling technology that
improves the stability of operations in difficult environments as part of the V-Nav Positioning System.

The small, lightweight, rugged beacon has been designed specifically to withstand harsh conditions and features
a quick release housing. With over 7200 unique identities, the beacon can be easily set up on deck using the
PAM 3510. For ease of use, no internal switches or configuration via a connection is required.
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Specifications
Remove fastening screw
Model Beam SPL Survival Diameter Length Weight Air after pressure vent screw
Pattern Depth / Water
1419 +-90º 184dB 600m 63mm 413mm 1.44/0.45Kg

Battery type: Alkaline E

Listening life: 18 months (At 2°C ambient) D

Remove internal assembly

Connect Battery to Conn50

Align
G
F Torque to 8 N/m

Unique Channel ID’s Align

0001 to 7199 7200 Spread Spectrum Channels, acoustically configured using PAM 3510

Operation

There is no power switch on the 1400 beacon.

+  Replace top
Unless advised your beacon will be supplied with the battery disconnected and set to default ID: 1234
Clean and apply O-ring lubricant to
To turn the unit on, the battery must be connected within the beacon. Insert internal assembly into tube pressure vent screw & screw into end cap.
  Replace O-rings if damaged.
Clean and apply O-ring lubricant before re-assembly.

Unless requested 1400 Beacons are shipped with the battery disconnected and set = Apply O‐Ring grease 
to ID 1234 = Clean & Degrease  = Replace part 
Operation Fault Finding

Unique Channel ID’s Did the 1419 Beacon ever work?

0001 to 7199 If the answer is yes, either the battery is discharged or the unit is faulty. Look for mechanical damage.

Commands  Try resetting the beacon by removing the battery and leaving it disconnected for 30 seconds before
reconnection.
All commands and settings to the 1419 are made acoustically using the PAM 3510. For detailed operating
instructions please see the operating manual for the surface systems. If there are no signs of mechanical damage, try replacing the battery.
 
Get ID: The reply field returns the Beacons 4 digit ID If these tests do not help or resolve the problem, contact Applied Acoustic Engineering immediately for technical
assistance.
Change ID: Set the desired ID in the Data Field..
Spares
Get Battery: The reply field returns the battery voltage in the format xxx.x Volts
Battery Pack Part Number BCN-1400-3000
Get Rev: The reply field returns the firmware revision xxx.x Pressure Vent Screw (PRV) Part Number BCN-1400-2015 c/w 2 x MEH000005 & 2 x MWF000070
Fastening Screw Part Number MTB000075 c/w MSC000084 & MWF000046
TX Test: This is a factory test. Main Body O-Ring Part Number MEH000015
Outer Protection Sleeve Lower Part Number BCN-1400-2004/2
Data Test: The reply field returns the data set in the data field. Outer Protection Sleeve Upper Part Number BCN-1400-2009/2
Configuring a Beacon for Deployment

Get ID Change ID if required.

Get ID to Verify
Enter ID in Data Field,
press F1 to Send.
Beacon will return new ID
CONFIGURE ID ON
DECK UNIT

Check BATTERY   New  Battery

  = 13.5VDC

Label Beacon ID.

Quick Start Guide
Label Battery Voltage 1400 Beacon
and Commission date BCN-1400-8001/1

Beacon is ready for

deployment
  Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd
Phone: +44 (0)1493 440355
Fax: +44 (0)1493 440720
See the PAM 3510 manual for more detailed instructions for command operation. Email: techsupport@appliedacoustics.com
Web: www.appliedacoustics.com

Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd has made every effort

to ensure that the information contained in this guide is
correct at time of print. However our policy of continual
product improvement means that we cannot assume
liability for any errors which may occur. Please refer to
operation manual for further information.