PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL

FPR-30 //
Field Programmer
Model No.: FPR-30
Product No.: 2902
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ACR Electronics, Inc. // 5757 Ravenswood Road // Fort Lauderdale // FL // 33312-6645

Tel: +1 (954) 981-3333 // Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 // www.acrartex.com

About ACR Electronics

ACR Electronics, www.acrartex.com, designs and manufactures a complete
line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs, PLBs, AIS, SARTs,
Strobe Lights, Life Jacket Lights, Search Lights and safety accessories. The
quality systems of this facility have been registered by UL to the ISO 9001:2000
Series Standards. Recognized as the world leader in safety and survival
technologies, ACR has provided safety equipment to the aviation and marine
industries as well as to the military since 1956.

CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR

Electronics product, please read this Product Support Manual in its entirety.
If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual, please contact our
Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc., Telephone +1 (954)
981- 3333. Please be ready to provide the technician with the page number you
wish to discuss. If you have a question that is not covered in the manual,
please visit our website and access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
section for further information or call our Technical Service Department. The
website address is www.acrartex.com. If in the future you lose this manual, you
may access and print a replacement on the ACR website.

Table of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ______________________________ 3
SECTION 2 PREPARING TO INSTALL THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE ____ 4
SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE ______________ 6
SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING A BEACON_____________________ 8
APPENDIX A- USINF AUTO-SAVED DATA _____________________ 22
APPENDIX B TIPS FOR PROGRAMMING BEACONS ____________ 23
APPENDIX C- MAKING A NEW LABEL FOR A BEACON ___________ 25
APPENDIX D RESETTING DIGITAL DISPLAY LANGUAGE (RLB-36) _ 26
APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS- __________________ 28
APPENDIX F WARRANTY, NOTICES ________________________ 29

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

CAREFULLY

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR FPR-30

Programmer.
We design, manufacture and distribute quality products knowing they
are used to save lives. Many of our products are required to be tested
and approved by regulatory bodies worldwide. We believe in going
beyond those specifications to ensure our products work when needed
in real world conditions. With proper care and maintenance your ACR
product will last for years. It is important that you thoroughly read this
Product Support Manual to understand the proper care and use of your
ACR product.
ACR is proud to be certified to ISO 9001: 2000, the International
Standard for Quality.
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for
the FPR-30.

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SECTION 2 PREPARING TO INSTALL

UNPACKING THE FPR-30
Before proceeding with the installation of the FPR-30, please verify that
the content of the box includes the following:

3
4
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Figure 1
Figure 1 items:
1. RLB-36/37/38 programming head cable*
2. FPR-30 software CD ROM*
3. FPR-30 hardware*
4. USB cable*
5. Programming head, RLB-36/37/38*
6. Face plate, PLB-200/ 201
7. Face plate, PLB-300/PLB-350B (one-button keypad)
8. PLB-350B/C (two-button keypad)*
9. PLB Optical interface cable*
*These items are new relative to the components included with the FPR-20, a predecessor
product.

If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics

Technical Service by email at service@acrartex.com or by phone at +1
(954) 981- 3333. Please be ready to provide the serial number of your
unit and location of purchase.

//
//

Equipment required but not included:

Computer with suitable operating system and software (see
upcoming section for details)
Printer compatible with Avery labels (as described below)

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//
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Labels for reprogrammed beacons (Avery TEMPLATE 5167,

size 1.75 x 0.5, or 4.45cm x 1.27cm)
Label over-laminate (ACR Part Number 7069 over laminate)

ANATOMY OF THE FPR-30

The FPR-30 is assembled in this manner (see Appendix B for PLB
assembly variations):
Computer (not included): Your
computer needs to have FPR-30
software installed on it.

FPR-30 hardware
unit

USB cable

EPIRB: Use programming head cable

PLB: Use optical interface cable

EPIRB: Use RLB-36/37/38 programming head

PLB: Use face plate according to model number

EPIRB (not included): The FPR-30 is compatible

with RLB-36 and higher models
PLB (not included): The FPR-30 is compatible
with PLB-200 and higher models

Figure 2

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating systems
The FPR-30 software is compatible with the following operating
systems:
// Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or later installed
// Windows Vista
// Windows 7
Required computer capabilities
// A printer is required to produce beacon labels for the new identity
to which the beacon was programmed
// Microsoft Excel (part of Microsoft Office suite), any
revision level, is required to automatically save and store data.
This program must be on your computer to successfully install and
run FPR-30 software.
// If using Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 3 or later must be
installed on your computer to successfully install FPR-30 software.
// WinZip 6.0 or higher, to download and install FPR-30 software
from ACR website. You will need to update your software
periodically.
Other recommended FPR-30 computer capabilities
// Internet access, to decode beacons on the Cospas-Sarsat website

SECTION 3 INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE

INSTALLING THE FPR-30 SOFTWARE FROM THE CD ROM
If you have the FPR-30 installation CD you do not need to download the
software off the ACR website. The setup program will install all the
needed files to your hard drive automatically. The software must be
installed in the C:\Program Files\FPR30 directory to function properly.
This directory is the default directory in the setup program. If you have a
previous version installed, you must first uninstall it, before installation of
the FPR-30.
1) Place the CD in the appropriate drive of your computer and close
the drive.
2) Plug the USB cable to the FPR-30 hardware and the other end to
the computer. The OS will load the USB drivers needed.
3) If the CD does not automatically run the installation process, click
the START button on the bottom of your Windows operating system
and select RUN.
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4) Alternatively, use the file manager or Windows Explorer to find the

setup.exe file on the CD, double-click on setup.exe, and follow the
installation instructions.
5) Follow the installation directions on the screen.
6) A panel will appear following installation containing the FPR-30
shortcut icon. Drag the icon to the desktop.
DOWNLOADING AND INSTALLING FPR-30 SOFTWARE FROM THE
ACR BRC WEBSITE
The FPR-30 software may be downloaded from the web at
http://www.acrartex.com.
Please follow this link and select FPR 30 Software:
http://www.acrartex.com/support/acr-support/
1) If you have a previous version of the FPR-30 software installed,
uninstall it first.
2) Create a folder on your C drive to save this FPR 30 zip file. Do not
unzip directly from the website.
3) Click on the fpr30.zip file.
4) A file download window will pop up. Select SAVE.
5) A SAVE AS window will pop up. Find the folder you created in step
(2) and click SAVE.
6) When attempting to unzip this file, you will be prompted to enter a
password under the Options menu and then extract the file to the
hard drive.
7) Once the file has finished downloading, open the folder that you
saved the file in and unzip it onto your hard drive. You will need to
have WinZip 6.0 or higher installed on your computer in order to
extract this file. If you do not have this program, you can download a
free sample version at www.winzip.com.
8) The software is now ready to be installed. Typically, once WinZip
has extracted the files, it will start to run the setup program for you.
Select the OK button and follow the installation instructions. Your
file will be saved to your C drive. Create a separate folder for it
called FPR30.
// If the program does not start the installation, select the START
button, click on RUN, type C:\FPR30\setup.exe. Select OK.
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// Alternatively, use the file manager or Windows Explorer to find the

setup.exe file on C:\, double click on setup.exe, and follow the
installation instructions.
INSTALLING A USB DRIVER
When the FPR-30 hardware is enabled (plugged in), for the first time,
your Windows OS will detect a new USB device and ask for drivers.
Refer to the FPR-30 USB directory on the CD ROM for USB driver
installation instructions. USB driver installations under Windows Vista
may result in Windows asking you if you wish to keep later versions of
DLL files (included with Windows Vista) or if you prefer to use the
versions provided on the FPR-30 installation CD. If this occurs, keep the
later versions (included with Windows Vista).
ADDING A PRINTER
If you do not have a printer already connected, you will need to install
one to your computer. For more information regarding adding a printer,
please consult your Windows user manual or visit the Microsoft
website at www.Microsoft.com, using the keywords Adding Printer.
CONNECTING THE FPR-30 TO YOUR COMPUTER
The FPR-30 device is connected to your computer by using the USB
cable included in your kit. The USB connection provides power to the
FPR-30 (see Figure 2).

SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING A BEACON

OVERVIEW
The FPR-30 is designed to be a programming tool for current ACR
PLBs and ACR EPIRBs, model number RLB-36 and higher. The FPR30 supports the following ACR Electronics 406 MHz beacons:
TABLE-Beacons supported by FPR-30
Product name
AquaFix 406 GPS PLB
TerraFix 406 GPS PLB
AeroFix 406 GPS PLB
ResQFix 406 GPS PLB
MicroFix 406 GPS PLB
AquaLink GPS PLB
SARLink GPS PLB
AquaLink View GPS PLB
SARLink View GPS PLB
GlobalFix iPRO, PRO, SAT3
EPIRB

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Model number
PLB-200/ 201
PLB-200/ 201
PLB-200/ 201
PLB-300
PLB-300
PLB-350B
PLB-350B
PLB-350C
PLB-350C
RLB-36/37/38

NOTE: The FPR-30 supports all beacon product numbers that

correspond to the above models.
NOTE: Go to the ACR BRC website (using the instructions in Section 3)
for the most current version of the FPR-30 software. All upgrades to the
FPR-30 software will be free to the owners of the FPR-30. All owners
will be informed of new upgrades as they are available. PLEASE KEEP
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION CURRENT. Additional beacon
models may be supported as they become available.
When you select the FPR-30 icon, the program launches. The first
screen describes the software and product by name and by revision
number. The second screen presents five different tabs, each
representing an FPR-30 function: Program, Read, Reset and Print.

Use Program to change the country code of a beacon.

Use Read to check the current programming of a beacon or to verify

that you have programmed a beacon correctly.

Use Print to generate new labels for the beacon.

The Reset tab that is inactive in the FPR-30: This feature is only
available in the FPR-300.

STEP ONE- OPEN THE FPR-30 PROGRAM

Double click the FPR-30 shortcut icon on the desktop.

Note that the visual quality of the full screen displayed in the window is
dependent on the resolution settings of the PC. The resolution can be
adjusted through the display option of the Control Panel in your
Windows operating system.
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STEP TWO- PROGRAMMING

Preparing to program
A user wishing to re-program a beacon is guided through a series of
selections designed to help input the specific information that will be
used by the software to generate the Unique Identity Number (UIN).
Programming the actual beacon is accomplished with a programming
head and plug adapter.
NOTE: The FPR-30 requires the following information to generate a UIN
(15-digit hex ID). This information must be valid and must be obtained
from either the owner of the beacon or the SAR authorities of the
country for which the beacon is being programmed. Make sure you have
all of this information readily available before you begin the
programming procedure.
1.) Beacon serial number, MMSI, aircraft code or radio call sign
(whichever is appropriate for the beacon type and the countrys
requirements).
2.) Standard (default), National protocol or whichever is appropriate for
the country of programming.

NOTE: Different ACR beacons only allow certain data (S/N, MMSI etc)
to be programmed into them. The information, which may be input into
the FPR-30 software, is made available (highlighted) after you have
selected the protocol that is applicable. Some information is not
permitted for a given beacon type, and these invalid choices are
grayed-out, or inactive, to prevent data entry errors.
Programming is accomplished by the computer generating a Unique
Identification Number (UIN). This number is based on the information
that the user of the FPR-30 provides via the different option windows.
The data entered is sent to the FPR-30 hardware and from there to the
appropriate programming head. The programming head handles all
further communications with the beacons via infrared data transfer.

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1. Select
Beacon

Initiating the programming process

5. Select
protocol

4. Select
Country

6. Enter
serial
number
2,3. Drop
down menu
will appear
here

1) Select Beacon in the upper left corner

2) Select the beacon model that you want to reprogram from the drop
down menu
3) Select the category and product number of the beacon that you want
to reprogram.
4) Select a country code by clicking on the Enter Country or Scroll
Down for List text box. Enter the country code or scroll down the list
to the required country. Select that country.
// NOTE: To view the menu of countries to choose from, click in the
white box
5) Select Protocol.
// NOTE: Valid choices are active (in black lettering) and invalid
choices are inactive (in grey lettering). If no choice is made, the
system will use the default protocol, which is Standard Location
Protocol.
// NOTE: If applicable, refer to the upcoming section on programming
a beacon back to the USA.
6) Enter the serial number or other preferred input (e.g., MMSI; see note
on page 9)
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// NOTE: The serial number is found on the exterior of the beacon, on

a white label. (If not, refer to STEP 4 section of this manual, Page
19.)
7)

As soon as the beacon (product number) is selected, the Program

and Read tabs become available. The Print function is not available
at this point.

NOTE: Maritime Mobile Ship Identity, or MMSI, is defined as the ninedigit ship identification number. The MMSI number incorporates the
country code (the first three digits) followed by the ship's unique numeric
identifier (the last six digits).

CAUTION: When programming an MMSI into a beacon, it must be valid

for the ship that will be carrying the beacon you are programming.

1.) Select Program tab (not the Program button at the bottom of the
screen).

1. Select
Program
tab

3. Message:
Program to
POS

2. Select
READ
button

2.) Select PROGRAM button (not the Program tab at the top of the

screen).The software will now request that a memory read be

performed, to ascertain that all the needed parameters are correct.
3.) The system advises that it is ready to program a beacon to a new
location.

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Programming the beacon

4. Prompt:
Place
programming
head

4.) Follow prompt to place the faceplate or programming head on the

beacon and click on the Read button. Perform a Self-test. This
enables the FPR-300 software to read the beacon memory.
NOTE: The beacon is NOT being programmed at this point in the
process.
NOTE: Each beacon has 2 (two) memory positions: An ACR memory
position and a POS (Point of Sale) memory position. When an ACR
beacon is manufactured, it is programmed with a sequential
manufacturers serial number and the USA country code. This data is
inserted in the ACR position. The ACR ID stays within the beacon as
long as it remains a functional device.
When a beacon is reprogrammed, the new ID is inserted in the POS
(Point Of Sale) position. Any additional reprogramming will always insert
the new ID in the POS position.

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5.) Select the Program button. This allows the programming sequence.
6.) A new message above the Program button advises that the UIN
number has now been generated and is ready to be programmed
into the unit, i.e.,
Program to POS
location. UIN:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.
3.) Select Program button.
4.) Follow the prompt to place programming head on the beacon. Wait
for the LED on the head to light and then perform a Self-test.

5. Message:
Beacon
Programmed

5.) A message Beacon programmed will be shown above the

Program button.

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Printing labels
3. Select
column of
labels you
want to
print

2. Enter
name

1.) Select the Print tab.

2.) You may enter the user name, vessel name or any other name that
the beacon owner wants in the space provided.
3.) Print by selecting the column of labels you want to print on, e.g.,
Column 1, 2, 3 or 4. The FPR-300 program uses Avery
TEMPLATE 5167 labels or comparable substitute. The format for
the sheet of labels is four columns.
Column
1234

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After printing the labels, the unit can now be programmed.

7.) Compare the ID with the label that was printed to make absolutely
sure that they are the same.
8.) At this stage, you must attach the newly printed ID label to the
beacon. Remove the old label, clean the area properly and put the new
label on. Use the TOP label of the column that was printed.
NOTE: The beacon serial number label must be covered with overlaminate in order to avoid damage to the label that would cause it to
become unreadable. This can be ordered from ACR under P/N 9569

SPECIAL PROGRAMMING ISSUES

If reprogramming a beacon back to the USA:

The FPR Software will first determine whether the beacons original
ACR serial number and the serial number that has been provided (that
you want to program the beacon with) are identical. If they are not
identical the system will disallow reprogramming and provide the
following message:
SERIAL NUMBER NOT ALLOWED: If you are attempting to
reprogram a beacon back to the USA, there may be an issue with the
serial number that was input into the system. (You are only allowed to
use serial number _____.) Please contact ACR Electronics Technical
Service for further assistance.
Select OK and the system will return to the initial startup screen. Enter
the serial number provided and repeat the programming process.

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Reprogramming a beacon to any country

When reprogramming a beacon to any country, the system will confirm
the reprogramming intention by asking you to confirm what you want to
do:
You are requesting to reprogram from ________ (current country
programmed in beacon, e.g., USA) to _________ (requested country
to be programmed in beacon, e.g., UK). Is this correct?
If you answer No, the FPR-30 will return to the initial startup screen. If
you answer Yes the system proceeds to the next screen in the
sequence.

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Programming a beacon to a serial number that is not the original

If you want to reprogram a beacon to anything but the original ACR
serial number, you will receive the message:
WARNING: Please be aware of the responsibility in programming
beacons.Contact ACR Electronics Inc. with any questions or
concerns.
If you select Cancel, the FPR-30 will return to the initial startup screen.
If you answer OK the system will proceed to the next screen in the
sequence.
Time out error message
If you wait longer than fifteen (15) seconds when prompted to press the
Program button, you will see a text box appear with the following error
message: No response from beacon: Please try again. Press the
Program button to continue.

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STEP FOUR- PROGRAMMING VERIFICATION

Identifying a current serial number
There are two ways to recover the existing serial number of the unit.
The first is the identification label. After the S/N., the actual serial
number appears. This number is the present serial number in the unit.
If the label is defaced in any way, there is a second way to recover the
serial number.
Memory read/ Verifying correct serial number
If you want to read the memory of a unit after it has been programmed,
do the following:
1.) Select the Read tab

1. Select
Read

2. Prompt:
Select TEST
button/switch
on beacon

2.) Follow the prompt and initiate the self-test feature on the beacon
(EPIRB = switch, PLB = button). This enables the FPR-30 to read the
beacon memory.

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3. POS
Content

Correct Serial
Number

3.) The new identity will now be displayed in the POS (Point of Sale)
Content position. If the beacon was never reprogrammed after it left
ACR, the ACR content will have the only HEX ID, the POS content will
be void (empty). The correct serial number is displayed on the top right
of window.
4.) To verify whether the beacon was programmed to the instructions of the
owner, the following can be done, the document can be printed and
given to the owner:
Go to the Cospas-Sarsat website; http://www.cospassarsat.int/en/beacon-decode-program
Enter the beacon HEX ID (15 digit code) under 1
Be aware that the HEX message consists of numbers 0-9 and
letters A-F only.
Select PROCESS when finished

5.) The result will be as follows:

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406 MHz Decode Program (Version 3.2)

1. Enter Beacon ID 15 Hex or Message (22 Hex or 30 Hex)

2. Pick Hex Format

15 Hexadecimal
22 Hexadecimal
30 Hexadecimal

3. Click "Process" when ready

Process
ITU List of MID Country Code Numbers
ITEM

BITS

Message format: Not provided

in 15 hex id

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Protocol: Location Protocol

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Country code: 366 - United

States of America

27-36

0101101110

Type of location protocol:

Standard Location - PLB
(Serial)

37-40

0111

Cospas-Sarsat #: 219

41-50

0011011011

Serial Number: 4446

51-64

01000101011110

Latitude Sign: default

65

Latitude Degrees: default

66-72

1111111

Latitude Minutes: default

73-74

11

Longitude Sign: default

75

Longitude Degrees: default

76-83

11111111

Longitude Minutes: default

84-85

11

Composite Latitude: default

N/A

Composite Longitude: default

15 Hex ID:

N/A

2DCE6DA2BCFFBFF

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VALUE

HEX ID programmed
into the beacon.

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APPENDIX A- USING AUTO-SAVED DATA

The data generated during beacon reprogramming is automatically
stored to a Microsoft Excel file. You do not need to set up this
feature.
The Excel file will look like this:

To use this feature

The directory where the Microsoft Excel file of saved data can be
found is C:\Program Files\FPR30\
You may view, sort, edit and print the data by using standard Microsoft
Excel commands and functions. You may add information, such as
customer name and address, ship name, etc., in the unused columns.
NOTE: If you do not have a file viewer you will not be able to view the
files saved. File Viewer is available from Microsoft Downloads
CAUTION: DO NOT OPEN the Microsoft Excel file of saved
data while the FPR-300 program is open. Doing so will cause a conflict:
The Excel file and the FPR-300 software cannot be open at the same
time.

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APPENDIX B TIPS FOR PROGRAMMING BEACONS

The following is background information that may be helpful for
individuals that program ACR Electronics beacons.
Tips regarding PLB-300/PLB-350 programming
NOTE: When using the button to initiate different beacon functions,
please be aware of the different time requirements for the button. If you
hold the button just a fraction too long when trying to program, the unit
may enter a mode other than the one intended.
PLB-300 or PLB-350
(one-button)

PLB-350
(two-button)
Figure 3 - FPR-30 and PLB 300/PLB-350 Connection
The PLB-300/PLB-350 beacons use the SELF TEST button to execute
three functions:
1.) Programming
// Flick (press with a firm and rapid movement) the Self Test button to
see the red LED flash briefly.
2.) Self Test Sequence
// Press the Self Test button for one second* and release to initiate the
self test (*count by saying one thousand and one).
3.) GPS Acquisition Test
// Press the Self Test button for five seconds or longer to initiate the
test.
Programming ACR PLB-300s/PLB-350s
PLB-300s and PLB-350s shipped from ACR Electronics are typically
programmed with the USA country code. If you want to reprogram the
unit to another country code and protocol, do the following:
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1) Put the appropriate plastic faceplate and optical interface heads on

the PLB front face.
2) Set up all of the required data on the FPR-30.
3) If you are sure that all the entered data is correct, select
Program button.
4) The Programmer now asks for a Read function to be executed,
to revert to the correct Cospas-Sarsat TAC number. Flick the Self
Test button.
5) Select Program button again to initiate the final step.
6) Flick the test button again to program.
7) If successful, the Beacon programmed message will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.

Tips regarding PLB-200/201 programming

The PLB-200/201 is programmed by means of the GPS I/O or GPS I
button
1.) Programming is done by means of the GPS
I.O. or I button.
2.) When the program prompts the programmer,
this button has to be pressed for 1 (one)
second and then RELEASED.
3.) Put the plastic faceplate and optical interface
heads on the PLB front face.
4.) Set up all of the required data on the FPR30.
5.) Ensure that all the entered data is correct,
then select Program button.
6.) The FPR-30 program now asks for a Read
function to be executed, to revert to the
correct COSPAS - SARSAT TAC number.
Press the I/O or I button.

Figure 4-FPR-30 and PLB-200 Connection

7.) Select Program button again to initiate the final step.
8.) Press the I/O or I button again to program.
9.) If successful, the Beacon programmed message will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.
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Tips regarding RLB-36/37/38 programming

To reprogram the unit to another country code and protocol:
1.) Place the programming head over the antenna base on the top of the
EPIRB.
2.) Set up all your data (Serial number, protocol, country code) in the
FPR 30.
3.) If you are sure that all data is correct and can be verified, click on the
Program button.
4.) The FPR-30 now asks for a READ function to be executed in order
to revert to the correct COSPAS - SARSAT TAC number; the light on
the programming head will be lit and you must now lift the activation
switch to a vertical position for 2 seconds, then let it drop down.
5.) The final UIN is now generated by the software and a prompt to
program is again displayed.
6.) Click on the Program button to initiate the final programming step.
7.) Lift the activation switch again to program.
8.) If successful, the Beacon programmed message will be shown
above the dimmed Program button.
The Battery Witness reset procedure is the same as the
programming procedure. Select the READ tab, click the Reset button
and lift the activation switch for 2 seconds while the programming
head light is lit.

APPENDIX C- MAKING A NEW LABEL FOR A BEACON

This is done when the old label is gone or has deteriorated to such an
extent that it needs to be replaced, without having to reprogram the
beacon.
Do a READ of the beacon memory and select the PRINT button on
the bottom right. Compare the ID in the ACR or POS position with
the label to make sure that they match.

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APPENDIX D RESETTING DIGITAL DISPLAY

LANGUAGE (RLB-36)
1. Select
Reset tab

2. Select
Set
Language

1.) Select the Reset tab

2.) Select Set Language
3.) From the menu of languages on the left side of the screen, click on
the language of choice. The beacon is manufactured with English
installed.

4. Place
programming
head

4.) Place programming head on beacon and perform a self-test

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5. The language
has been reset

5.) The GlobalFix iPRO digital display language has been

successfully changed.

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APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

ACR PRODUCT NUMBER
FPR-30

Product number 2902

GENERAL

FPR Size

2.25 X 3.375 X 1.0 inches (5.72 X 8.57 X 2.54 cm)

Casing material

Aluminum

Casing color

Black

Waterproof

No

Buoyant

No
POWER

USB port

100mAmp capability
SOFTWARE UPDATES

Obtain via web

Via ACRs website; password necessary

Request a CD ROM

Call ACR Electronics customer support

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS

Operating system
compatibility

Windows Vista, Windows XP (with Service Pack

3 or later)

Software requirements

Microsoft Excel (any version), WinZip revision

6.0 or higher

Hardware requirements

Printer

Computer system
requirements

Refer to minimum and recommended requirements

for your OS as published on the Microsoft website
GENERAL

ACR 406MHz beacons

supported

All current ACR PLBs, ACR EPIRBs with model

numbers RLB-36 and higher
KIT CONTENTS

Kit

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MISCELLANEOUS
Accessories

Replacement programming heads for beacons

available: See ACR Electronics website, price list or
contact ACR.

Labels

The FPR-30 kit does not include blank labels.FPR30 compatible labels are Avery TEMPLATE
5167, which are 1.75 X 0.5 (4.45 X 1.27 cm) in
size. You may purchase labels from the vendor of
your choice in person or via the internet. Search
Avery labels. There are a number of vendors who
ship worldwide.

Units per carton

One (1)
APPROVALS

NOTE:

For complete information regarding standards and certifications, please

visit ACRs website at www.acrartex.com.

APPENDIX F WARRANTY, NOTICES

LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and
workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or
receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will
repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor,
materials and return transportation from ACR. For further assistance,
please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics,
Inc.,5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-6645. Email:
service@acrartex.com, Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087, Telephone: +1 (954)
981-3333.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by
accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification performed
by an unauthorized factory. Except as otherwise expressly stated in the
previous paragraph, THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION
OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR
ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT. The
Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages.
To place the warranty in effect, register online at www.acrartex.com or
return the attached card within 10 days.
*Five years for the following products: EPIRB, PLB, S-VDR, SSAS.

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NOTICES
ACR Electronics diligently works to provide a high quality Product
Support Manual, however, despite best efforts, information is subject to
change without notice, and omissions and inaccuracies are possible.
ACR cannot accept liability for manual contents. To ensure that you
have the most recent version of the Product Support Manual, please
visit the ACR website at www.acrartex.com.
2008 by ACR Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in
whole or in part is permitted only with permission of ACR Electronics,
Inc.
Ongoing product improvements may change product specifications
without notice.
Trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.

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