Quick Start Guide Operation

1519 Release Beacon

There is no power switch on the 1519 release beacon.
REL-1519-8000/1
Unless advised your beacon will be supplied with the battery disconnected and set to default ID: 0001
Packing List
To turn the unit on, the battery must be connected within the beacon.
 1519 Release Beacon.
 REL-1519-3000 Battery Pack. Battery connection and Replacement
 Quick Start Guide
# REL-1519-8000 Tooling: Vent Beacon using PRV before opening pressure housing.
 Acoustic Support Disc M4 Allen Key Never remove the bottom/release end-cap.
# BCN-1010-8002 8mm Spanner / Socket
#REL-1519-3000 Battery Pack In-line motor connection wire
Installation:

Load Bearing Points Release block assembly

Lifting point:
Lift through Release Block:
cage solid bar #REL-1519-2010 Pressure Relief Valve (PRV)
(2) Remove screws from top end-cap.
Slide transducer away from tube.
(1)Remove bolts from cage.
Check motor interconnect wire is
Bend cage arms outwards.
connected.
Slide cage away from beacon.
Disconnect to replace battery.

(4) UN-hook the motor

wiring from the clip.
Remove Velcro straps
499mm Conn8 from each other and lift
Conn1 the battery retaining
plate from the battery.
 Push clips down and swing arms
outwards. The battery can be
 Screw on release block. (3) Connect Conn1 and Conn8 removed.
 Return arms to locked position.
connectors onto the terminals as shown
to switch ON beacon.

Ensure Pressure relief valve is re-seated To change battery, disconnect and

Recommended before deploying beacon. follow steps 4 and 5, else see 6.
shackle fixing with
25mm Throat width.
Upon activation Release Block remains
Hole Ø = 16mm tethered to anchor weight.

110mm

Specifications (5) Upon re-

assembly fit
Model Beam SPL SWL* Release Survival Diameter Length Weight battery wires
Pattern Load Depth Air / through this slot.
Water Alignment pin and slot
Feed Velcro
1519 +-90º 187dB 75Kg 75Kg 400m 110mm 499mm 4.6/2.1Kg straps on
underside of (6) Re-assemble battery assembly in reverse of (4).
*Safe Working Load includes a Factor of Safety (FOS) of 4 battery plate. Re-assemble the transducer and cage in reverse order to
Pull straps tight disassembly. Lock the two nuts together on each side of the cage.
Battery type: Alkaline before joining Ensure O-rings are free of dirt and grit and the O-ring seal face
Listening life: 12 months (At 2°C ambient) together. inside the tube are clean and undamaged.
Apply O-ring grease if necessary.
New Battery Pack Voltages are 6.0V Receiver and 18.0V Transmitter Ensure transducer alignment pin is located correctly to slot in tube.

Releases: 70
 Fault Finding
Operation
Did the 1519 Release ever work?
Unique Channel ID’s
If the answer is yes, either the battery is discharged or the unit is faulty. Look for mechanical damage.
0001 to 1024
Try resetting the beacon by removing the battery and leaving it disconnected for 30 seconds before
Status Messages reconnection.

Status Battery Voltages and Motor Status reported If there are no signs of mechanical damage, try replacing the battery.
Arm This flag indicates that the beacon is in an armed condition and may be released.
If these tests do not help or resolve the problem, contact Applied Acoustic Engineering immediately for technical
Released Indicates that a prime/release action has just completed assistance.

Commands Spares

All commands and settings to the 1519 are made acoustically using the PAM 3510 or Easytrak Nexus. For Release Block: Part Number REL-1519-2010
detailed operating instructions please see the operating manual for the surface systems. Battery Pack Part Number REL-1519-3000
Lifting Cage: Part Number REL-1519-2002
Get ID: In order to communicate with a 1519 the ID must be known. If unknown ‘Get ID’ Main Body O-Ring Part Number MEH000025
can be used to identify the beacon.
Set ID: To set the ID of the 1519.
Reset: To reset and clear all status flags within the 1519.
Battery Status 1519 returns battery levels.
Nominal Battery Pack Voltages are 6.0V Receiver and 18.0V Transmitter
Motor Status 1519 returns motor status
Arm To Arm the beacon prior to Release
Release / Prime To Activate the release, which will rotate the motor on the release for three minutes
to unscrew the block from the shaft.
Activating a Release

CONFIGURE ID ON
DECK UNIT

Quick Start Guide

RESET 1519 BEACON
1519 Release Beacon
REL-1519-8000/1

BATTERY STATUS

Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd

Phone: +44 (0)1493 440355
Fax: +44 (0)1493 440720
ARM 1519 BEACON Email: techsupport@appliedacoustics.com
Web: www.appliedacoustics.com

Applied Acoustic Engineering Ltd has made every effort

RELEASE 1519 to ensure that the information contained in this guide is
BEACON 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.

See the PAM 3510 or Easytrak Nexus manual for more detailed instructions for release operation.