Hydrostatic Release Mechanism
AssemblyPressure-activated switch that connects the battery to the transmitter when submerged to specific depth. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Bill of materials for Hydrostatic Release Mechanism
4 top-level lines as of r58720| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pressure Diaphragm | epirb-pressure-diaphragm | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Release Contact | epirb-release-switch-contact | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 3 | Release Spring | epirb-release-spring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Release Housing | epirb-release-housing | 1× | 1 | · | part |