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Abbreviations and definitions

BAUD
Transmission rate unit of measurement for binary coded data (bit per second).
BIT
Short form of Binary Digit. The smallest element of data in a binary-coded
value.
bps
Bits Per Second.
CHECKSUM
The value sent with a binary-coded message to be checked at the receiving end
to verify the integrity of the message.
COSPAS
COsmicheskaya Sistyema Poiska Avariynich Sudov (Space System for the
Search of Vessels in Distress)
CLOCK
A precisely spaced, stable train of pulses generated within an electronic system
to synchronize the timing of digital operations within the system.
DEFAULT
A condition that the navigator assumes automatically if no other condition is
initiated by the operator.
EPIRB
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
ELT
Emergency Locator Transmitter (for aviation)

GPS
Global Position System

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IEC
International Electro-technical Commission.
IMO
International Maritime Organization
INTERFACE
Electronic circuits that permit the passage of data between different types of
devices; For example, the speed and heading interface circuit permits data from a
speed log and compass to pass to the navigator processor.
ITU
International Telecommunication Union.
PLB
Personal Locator Beacon (on land or sea)
PROCESSOR
The processor circuit card in the console that controls system operations and
computes the positioning/navigation solutions.
SARSAT
Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System
SOFTWARE
Values programmed and preloaded into memory. The values represent a
permanent set of instructions for running the automatic functions (computations)
of the navigator.
SSAS
Ship Security Alert System (terrorist alarm)

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The information in this book has been carefully checked and is

believed to be accurate. However, no responsibility is assumed for
inaccuracies.
Jotron AS reserves the right to make changes without further notice to
any products or modules described herein to improve reliability,
function or design.
Jotron AS does not assume any liability arising out of the application
or use of the described product.

LEGAL NOTICE
This manual, as well as the software described in it, is furnished under license and
may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. The content
of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without
notice, and should not be constructed as a commitment by Jotron AS. Jotron AS
assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in
this documentation. Except as permitted by such license, no part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any
means, electronic, mechanical, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission by Jotron AS.
Please remember that existing artwork or images that you want to include in your
project may be protected under copyright law. The unauthorized incorporation of
such material into your new work could be a violation of the rights of the copyright
owner. Please be sure to obtain any permission required from the copyright owner.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 8
1.1

DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................... 8

2 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION.......................................................................... 9
2.1

PRU-40 ............................................................................................................... 9

2.1.1
2.2

RS-232 connector .............................................................. 10

PRU-USB ......................................................................................................... 10

3 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 12
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4

OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................................ 12

SOFTWARE ISTALLATION PROCEDURE ............................................................... 13
INSTALLATION OF NEW HARDWARE, PRU-USB ................................................ 13
STARTING THE PROGRAM FOR THE FIRST TIME................................................... 16

3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3

Registration Form .............................................................. 16

Initials ................................................................................ 18
Port configuration .............................................................. 18

4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS........................................................................ 20
4.1

PROGRAMMING MAIN WINDOW.......................................................................... 20

4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.2

Program button .................................................................. 21

Read button ........................................................................ 23
Report button ..................................................................... 23

PROGRAMMING BEACONS ................................................................................. 24

4.2.1
Beacon information ........................................................... 24
4.2.2
Bracket information ........................................................... 26
4.2.3
Vessel Information ............................................................ 27
4.2.4
MID / Country code ........................................................... 28
4.2.5
Protocol information .......................................................... 29
4.2.5.1
MMSI Location Protocol .......................................... 30
4.2.5.2
Serial User Code......................................................... 31
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4.2.6
4.3

Additional information ...................................................... 32

OPTIONS ............................................................................................................ 33

4.3.1
Programming ..................................................................... 34
4.3.1.1
Perform ID Check ...................................................... 34
4.3.1.2
Protocols Allowed ...................................................... 35
4.3.1.3
Location protocols allowed ........................................ 35
4.3.2
Reports ............................................................................... 35
4.3.2.1
Print graphic ............................................................... 35
4.3.2.2
Beacon History ........................................................... 35
4.3.2.3
Create "txt" report ...................................................... 35
4.3.3
Beacon / Brackets .............................................................. 35
4.3.3.1
Beacon and Bracket serial numbers ........................... 35
4.3.3.2
Beacons allowed ......................................................... 36
4.3.4
Countries............................................................................ 37
4.4

DATABASE......................................................................................................... 38

4.4.1
Beacon, database ............................................................... 39
4.4.1.1
Import from JOT files ................................................ 40
4.4.1.2
Export ......................................................................... 41
4.4.1.3
Database Jotron report (generate) ........................... 42
5 SERVICE AGENTS ............................................................................................ 43

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1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
1.1 Description
The PR40 is the computer software that is used to program Jotron
EPIRBs.
The programming units PRU-30, PRU-40 and PRU-USB are
different hardware interfaces between the computer and the EPIRB.

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2 HARDWARE FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

2.1 PRU-40
The electronics of the PRU-40 is enclosed in a plastic box with
room for internal battery and programming LED`s.

RS-232 connector
Figure 2.1a PRU-40 front side

Programming LED`s

Battery department

Figure 2.1b PRU-40 rear side

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2.1.1 RS-232 connector

Nr.
1
2

Name
CD
PC_UART_Rx

PC_UART_Tx

4
5
6
7
8
9

DTR
GND
DSR
RTS
CTS
NC

Function
Carrier Detect
PC serial port
Receive Data
PC serial port
Transmit Data
Data Terminal Ready
Ground
Data Set Ready
Ready To Send
Clear To Send
Not Connected

RS232

In/Out
In

RS232

Out
-

Table 2.1.1 RS-232 connector

2.2
PRU-USB
The electronics of the PRU-USB is enclosed in a plastic box with
room for programming LED`s and USB cable.

USB connector

Figure 2.2a PRU-USB front side

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The PRU-USB is powered by the computer USB port.

Programming LED`s
Figure 2.2b PRU-USB top side.

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3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Operating systems
The program may be run under the following operating systems:
WINDOWS 95, WINDOWS 98, WINDOWS MILLENNIUM,
WINDOWS NT 4.0, WINDOWS 2000, WINDOWS XP and
WINDOWS VISTA.
WINDOWS NT/2000 NOTE:
FIFO buffers must be switched off on the COM port to be
used in order to enable Tron40S programming from
WINDOWS NT/2000.
This is done from the control panel of WINDOWS NT / 2000.
Select Start | Control Panel | Ports | Com2 Settings | Advanced
to bring up the following screen.
then make sure that the FIFO Enabled box is not checked.
Warning you must restart the computer before the new
setting will work:

(In the above COM2: is used as an example, COM1 or another

COM port may also be used.

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3.2 Software istallation procedure

To install from floppy disk:
Start A:\SETUP.EXE from disk number 1. Then follow the
instructions on the screen to finish the installation.
To install from ZIP file distributed by email:
First unzip all files by double-clicking the attached files
(disk1.zip and disk2.zip) to an empty directory (C:\TEMP).
You should first have installed a proper ZIP/UNZIP program, for
instance WINZIP. The WINZIP program is available as an
evaluation version from the following location:
http://www.winzip.com/
Next start the program SETUP.EXE from the directory you
unzipped the files, and follow instructions to finish the installation.
3.3 Installation of PRU-USB
Before running the PR40 program, install the PRU-USB hardware.
1. Insert the USB connector into a free USB port at your
computer. The computer will recognize that you have
connected a new hardware, and will try to find the USB-to
serial driver. Choose Automatic search. Repeat this
procedure until your computer fined the correct driver.
2.

With the PRU-USB correctly installed at your computer, the

new USB connection is verified as a new COM port number.
Start the PR40 program from the Start menu of windows,
choose Start | Programs | Jotron Beacon Programmer | PR40.

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3. From the main menu, select Options. The number of the new
COM port will be at the bottom of this list. Select it and press
OK.

4. The Latency Timer of this COM port has to be adjusted from

16 to 1. Open the Control Panel of your computer and select
Systems Properties.

Select
Device Manager

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5. Select Ports, and select the USB Serial Port (COM x) that
you found under item no.3. Double click at this one, and select
Port Settings.

6. Select Advanced.

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7. Change the Latency Timer (msec) value from 16 to 1.

Press OK.
3.4 Starting the program for the first time
Start the program from the Start menu of windows, choose Start |
Programs | Jotron Beacon Programmer | PR40.
3.4.1 Registration Form
The first time you start the program or an update of the program, it
will show a registration form on the screen. The information on the
form should be filled in and mailed or faxed to Jotron. Registering
the software ensures that you are put on the mailing list for future
updates of the program.
The registration can be sent automatically from the registration
form (press: register now!), this possibility is tested with Microsoft
outlook 2000 and Groupwise 5.5. If you encounter any problems
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with the email feature, you must manually send an email to the
following address: beacon@jotron.com
In the email heading write:
Program Registration.
In the body of the email write your name, company and email
address for future updates.

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3.4.2 Initials
Next you are prompted for your initials, this is the initials that will
show on the programming report and that are stored in the beacon
database for each beacon programmed.

EH

3.4.3 Port configuration

Finally the main window of the program shows up. In this window
there is a main menu on the top, and fields for entering
programming data for the beacons to be programmed.
In order to be able to program beacons there is a few configurations
that must be done to enable programming.
For Tron30S mkII programming with the PRU-30 programmer, the
parallel (LPT) port that is dedicated to the programmer must be
selected note: the port can not be used to a printer at the same
time.
Select Options|PRU30 to configure the parallel port.

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For Tron40S programming with the PRU-40 programmer, the

serial (COM) port that is used to connect to the programmer must
be selected.
Select Options|PRU40 to configure the serial port.
In both cases, only ports that are available on the PC will be shown
in the drop-down list boxes.

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4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Programming main window
The main programming form contains all the data that is actually
programmed into the EPIRB and gives the data that Jotron need to
maintain an updated database. It also provides vital information for
the invoicing and crediting procedures.

In principle, all spaces in the programming form should be filled in.

When the required information for the 406MHz message has been
entered, the Program button will switch from red to green,

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indicating enough information to program the EPIRB has been

entered.
However you should always check that the information is correct,
remembering that this is crucial information in an emergency
situation where the EPIRB will be used.
Tips are displayed in the left bottom of the form. Warnings are
presented in the right bottom.
Further help is available for the separate items by pressing F1 from
any input / selection box.
4.1.1

Program button

The program button will switch from red to green as soon as all
required data for the 406 MHz message in the EPIRB has been
entered. When pressing the Program button a programming status
form pops up.

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The form informs you about connection status of the PRU-40 and
PRU-USB programmer, and battery status of the PRU-40
programmer. If either or both of them are red programming is not
possible. Note that the Battery status LED will show green even if
the battery is missing or totally discharged i.e. green LED is no
guarantee that the battery is ok in the PRU-40.
When the programmer is aligned (or connected with cable
PRU-30) press and hold the EPIRB in test position, the
programming will automatically start. If the EPIRB instead start the
test sequence (LED flashing) the programmer is not aligned
properly, and you must try again by releasing and pressing the
EPIRB switch to the test position.
When the programming succeeds, the program will ask if you want
a print out of the programming report, or alternatively preview the
report and print it from the preview form. For UK, a special UK
registration form is available from the program, for other countries,
these forms are normally available on the internet or from the
national registration authorities.
In particular, registration form for USA is available at:
http://www.sarsat.noaa.gov/
NOTE that all countries using serial user protocols demand
EPIRBs to be registered in the national databases with updated
information. Countries using other protocols may operate by
different standards regarding this requirement.
Finally you are asked if the programmed data should be stored in
the beacon database. Always select YES if you are not doing a
dummy or demonstration programming. When the data is stored in
the database, it can later be retrieved for viewing or printing. Also,
the local database on each programming station is used to report
programmed beacons to Jotron AS.
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4.1.2

Read button

The Read button retrieves data from the EPIRB for viewing or
printing. After pressing the read button, a similar form that is
shown for the programming shows up, and it is the same procedure
to start the actual read back from the EPIRB.
When reading is completed, you are prompted to preview or print
directly the programmed data.
4.1.3

Report button

The Report button lets you preview / print a report without actually
programming the beacon. This can be useful to generate a report
when the data in a beacon is already programmed but the printout is
missing.

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4.2

Programming Beacons

4.2.1 Beacon information

The top of the beacon information field shows the currently

selected beacon, in this example a Tron S_VDR CAPSULE is
selected. To select another beacon, click Beacon on the main menu
to bring up a list of available beacons.
1. Version information is the characters on the beacon placed
before the serial number. The version information is used to track
revisions made on the beacon and should be entered correctly.
Serial number consists of up to 5 digits and is the production
sequence number of the beacon. It is essential that the serial
number is entered correctly. The unique identity of the 406MHz
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message (Hex message) is composed of this serial number among

other data, when serial user protocol is programmed.
Label: The label field is formed automatically from the Version
and Serial number fields, and should be the text that is marked on
the Serial no field on the EPIRB.
Replaces beacon: This field is used when the beacon that is
programmed is a exchange for an old beacon. It is important that
this field is filled in with beacon type and serial number if known;
this will ease the credit process for exchange units.
When the list of available beacons shows up, the currently selected
beacon (in this case Tron S-VDR CAPSULE) is marked with a .
Select a different beacon by clicking the menu.

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4.2.2

Bracket information

The top of the bracket information field shows the currently

selected bracket, in this example a Float Free bracket FBR-3 is
selected. To select an other bracket, click Bracket on the main
menu to bring up a list of available brackets for the currently
selected beacon.
Version information is the characters on the bracket placed before
the serial number. The version information is used to track
revisions made on the bracket and should be entered correctly.

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Serial number consists of up to 5 digits and is the production

sequence number of the bracket.Battery expiry date
The battery expiry date is normally 4 years from the programming
date on a new beacon. If a beacon with an old battery is
reprogrammed the battery expiry date must be set according to the
current battery marking.
4.2.3 Vessel Information

In the vessel information box the following data should be entered:

Call Sign: Enter the call sign of the vessel. The call sign is printed
on the programming report and transmitted on homing transmitter if
the 121.5 MHz call sign transmission is enabled.
EX Call Sign: Enter the previous call sign of the vessel if the
beacon is reprogrammed and the vessel has changed identity. Leave
blank if the previous call is unknown or the beacon being
programmed is not reprogrammed because of this.
The ex call sign is used to track beacons when vessels have changed
identity.
VESSEL NAME: Enter the name of the vessel that will be written
on the programming report.
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EX VESSEL NAME: Enter the previous name of the vessel if the

beacon is reprogrammed because the vessel has changed identity.
Leave blank if the previous call is unknown or the beacon being
programmed is not reprogrammed because of this.
The ex vessel name is used to track beacons when vessels have
changed name.
IMO NUMBER: Enter the IMO or Vessel ID number of the vessel.
Leave blank if it is unknown.
Tip:
Various (searchable) information about vessels, call signs and IMO
numbers can be found on this WEB link:
http://gold.itu.ch/cgi-bin/htsh/mars/ship_search.sh

4.2.4 MID / Country code

The countrycode is the first 3 digits of the ships 9 digits MMSI Code
and must be identical to these digits when coding with MMSI
numbers.
Note that the country shown in text next to the 3 digit number in the
countrycode selection is only displayed as a guide and may be wrong
if ITU has reassigned some of the numbers. It is the 3 digit number
that is coded in the beacon and not the text showing the country.
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When coding with Serial User Protocol it is normally the first

countrycode shown in the list that should be used.
The 121.5 MHz morse code option can be checked if the beacon
should send its call sign as morse code on the 121.5 MHz homing
transmitter. This is an option, and is not mandatory. If any doubt leave unchecked!
4.2.5 Protocol information

The protocol information field will vary depending on the protocol

being programmed. To change the protocol for the ongoing
programming, click the Protocol menu item on the main menu. Then
select the right protocol from the list of available protocols.
Only protocols that are enabled in the Option|Program/Reports are
available from the menu.
The type of protocol that should be used will vary with different
countries. You must check with the national authorities or with
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Jotron if you are in any doubt of which protocol to use for a

particular country.
When the correct protocol has been chosen, the protocol field will
show different information depending the protocol type. On some
protocols, some information must be entered in the protocol field to
complete the necessary program information.
Maritime User Protocol with MMSI number is the protocol being
used by most nations. Using this protocol, the following fields must
be filled in:
4.2.5.1

MMSI Location Protocol

The last 6 digits of the 9 digit MMSI number is entered in this field.
(The 3 first digits is the country code and is programmed in the country
code field). A call sign consisting of up to 6 characters / numbers can
also be programmed, but most authorities requires that the MMSI
number is used. If call sign should be used and the actual call sign
consist of 7 characters, Radio Call Sign User Protocol should be used
instead.
Beacon number, the beacon number field is used to separate several
beacons on the same ship from each other. Default this field will
always show 0, but if more than one beacon is programmed for the
same ship, the following beacons must be programmed with increasing
numbers, i.e. 1, 2, 3 etc. Separation of the different EPIRBs by
different numbers are important, in order for the satellites to distinguish
the beacons from each other.
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4.2.5.2

Serial User Code

In the default Serial User Protocol (not UK or USA), a serial ID

code must be entered. This ID code can either be the beacons serial
number, or it can be a sequence number given by the national
authorities, check or uncheck the checkbox accordingly.
The C/S approval number is changed automatically when a
different beacon has been selected. This number is a fixed
certificate approval number issued by the Cospas/Sarsat
organisation.
The beacon category is automatically generated, based on the
beacon type and the bracket type.
For UK country code and serial protocol the following field will
show up:

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In this case, all the serial data are generated automatically. The
sequence number is a number from 0 to 8191 based on the serial
number of the beacon. The MTI number is a fixed number based on
the bracket and the beacon type and is an approval number issued
by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Category is
generated based on the beacon and bracket type.
For USA country code and serial protocol the following field will
show up:

Also here, all data are generated automatically.

The manufacturer number is a number issued to Jotron AS from the
US coast guard. The Beacon ID is Jotrons own ID for the currently
selected beacon. The product version number is Jotrons version
number for the beacon; the version number is increased for every
4192 beacons, based on the serial number. The sequence number is
a number from 0-4191 based on the serial number. The beacon
category is generated based on the beacon and bracket type.
4.2.6 Additional information

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The additional information field is used for miscellaneous

information; the information is not coded into the beacon.
The field consists of free text that is printed on the programming
report and stored in the database.
4.3 Options
In the program options dialog box the following options can be
selected:

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4.3.1 Programming

4.3.1.1 Perform ID Check

Enable the checkbox to perform ID check when a beacon is about to
be programmed. The ID check search through a file of previously
programmed beacons and gives a warning if the protected message
is equal to a previously programmed beacon. If for example two
beacons are programmed for the same ship with maritime protocol,
the two beacons must have separate beacon numbers to have
different protected messages. If in this case the two beacons are
programmed with the same beacon number, the program will give a
warning if the ID check is switched on.

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4.3.1.2 Protocols Allowed

The protocol that appears in the protocol menu can be selected here.
If a programming station only programs the Maritime User Protocol,
this protocol can be selected and the other left unselected. Now only
the Maritime Protocol appears in the protocol menu.
4.3.1.3 Location protocols allowed
A list over allowed location protocols.
4.3.2 Reports
4.3.2.1 Print graphic
This selection enables / disables graphics on the output report. If a
slow printer is used graphics should be disabled.
4.3.2.2 Beacon History
The beacon history selection enables or disables information on the
programming report that shows the date and serial numbers of the
two previous program sessions for this beacon.
4.3.2.3 Create "txt" report
To enable a report in "txt" format.
4.3.3 Beacon / Brackets
In the Beacon / Bracket options dialog box the following selections are
available:
4.3.3.1 Beacon and Bracket serial numbers
These switches sets the way the program updates the serial number
fields for the beacon and bracket.

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Three options are available:

Always blank: After a beacon has been programmed the serial number
fields are blank.
Increment by 1: Increments the serial number by 1 after a beacon has
been programmed.
Leave unchanged: The serial number fields are left unchanged.
4.3.3.2 Beacons allowed
Enable the beacons that can be programmed by your programming
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4.3.4 Countries

There are two selections in the country list option dialog box.
If the default country list is selected, all country codes defined by ITU
are available in the country select combo box.
If the custom country list is selected, only a list showing the countries
selected by the user is available. If a programming station only
programs beacons for UK and Norway, UK (232) and Norway
(257,258,259 and 260) should be added to the custom country list
below. Now only these countries will be available in the main program
window.
Countries may be added to the custom country list by selecting them in
the main list and click the right arrow.
Countries may be deleted from the custom list by selecting them in the
custom list and click the left arrow.

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4.4 Database

By clicking the View database menu item, a list of all previously

programmed beacons shows up. The various fields in the list are:
Beacon type, Version, Serial number, Battery expiry date (month),
Programming date, Country code, Abbreviation for protocol type
(MM=Maritime with MMSI, MC=Maritime with Callsign, SP=Serial
Protocol, RC=Radio Call Sign Protocol), ID code that show the MMSI
number for a beacon programmed with the Maritime protocol and the
serial ID for a beacon with Serial Protocol. Next is the Radio Call sign
of the vessel and the vesselname.
The list can be sorted by any column by clicking on the column
heading. Clicking the heading once more, sorts the list in the opposite
direction.
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4.4.1 Beacon, database

A specific beacon can be selected by double-clicking a beacon in the
database list. Now a more detailed window is available for that
particular beacon.
From this window the programming details can be viewed, and
clicking the Report button may print a program report.

Clicking the Erase button from this window erases the beacon use
with care!

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4.4.1.1 Import from JOT files

Selecting the Import from JOT files in the database view will bring up
the following window:

from this window it is possible to import beacons from a Jotron Report

file. The Jotron Report files are generated from the main menu:
Database|Jotron Report.
Selecting the directory where the Jotron Report files are located and
then click on the Import button will start the import process. If the
report files are stored in several subdirectories, the include subfolders
checkbox must be checked.
When importing files the program will look through all files starting
with D and with the file extension .JOT . The program will
automatically skip all beacons that are already in the database, with
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similar or newer data. That is if you first generate a Jotron report from
a PC and then try to import the file on the same PC nothing will be
imported since the data are already there.
You may use this option if you program beacons on a laptop computer
and want to import the data into your desktop computer. Then generate
Jotron reports to a diskette from your laptop, then import them from a
diskette into your desktop computer.

4.4.1.2 Export
Selecting the Export in the database view will bring up the following
window:

from this window it is possible to export beacons to a txt.file or a

Jotron Report file.

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By selecting this menu item on the main menu in the program, reports
that should be sent to Jotron, or that can be imported on other
computers, is automatically generated.

The files that are generated will be automatically named, starting with
a D, then the year, month and day, a sequence letter A,B,C, etc. if
more than one report is generated for a day. The file extension is
always .JOT. The files may be transferred to Jotron automatically if
your computer has email capabilities. Otherwise the files may be
copied to a diskette and transferred from an other computer. If they are
sent manually the files should be sent as attachments to an email
addressed to: beacon@jotron.com

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5 SERVICE AGENTS
Please look at www.jotron.com for Marine Service Agents.
Jotron Group subsidiary companies:
Jotron (UK) Ltd.
Crosland Park, Off Crowhall Road
Cramlington
Northumberland NE23 1LA
United Kingdom
Tel +44 1670 712000
Fax +44 1670 590265
E-mail
sales@jotron.co.uk

Jotron Asia Pte. Ltd.

Changi Logistics Center
19 Loyang Way #04-26
Singapore 508724
Tel +65 65426350
Fax +65 65429415
E-mail
sales@jotron-asia.com

Jotron USA, Inc.

10645 Richmond Avenue, Suite 140
Houston, TX 77042
USA
Tel +1 713 268 1061
Fax +1 713 268 1062
E-mail
contact.us@jotron-usa.com

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