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Table of Contents I. II. III. COPY RIGHT & DISCLAIMER WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTION FORWARD Page 1 AMEC AIS SART PLOMO-500 Introduction ......................................................... 1 1.1 AIS SART Brief ............................................................................................................... 1 1.2 PLOMO-500 Overview ................................................................................................... 2 2 INSTALLATION .......................................
1 AMEC AIS SART PLOMO-500 Introduction 1.1 AIS SART Brief AIS SART is the latest SART (Search And Rescue Transponder/Transmitter), designed for survivor location during search and rescue operations. From 1st of January 2010, AIS SART has been adopted into the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System, Figure 1.1) regulations as an alternative to the traditional SART equipment, RADAR SART.
1.2 PLOMO-500 Overview AMEC has launched newly AIS SART, PLOMO-500 which builds in the latest technology of GPS receiver, sophisticated power-saving circuits design, lighter weight and easier installation and operation. Besides, PLOMO-500 provides the most user-friendly interface and allows crews or passengers to shorten their operation time to transmit their location and SRM (Safety Related Message) to any other AIS receiver device.
Viewable Panel Design PLOMO-500 has florescent backlight panel which allows users can read the operation button and active button in twilight environment. Aside from that, the Flashing of Active mode is coding in Morse Code “SOS” which is viewable in dark environment as well. Easy Installation The additional extension pole can extend length up to 1 meter and user only need to connect and rotate with PLOMO-500 and extend pole to 1 meter. 2 INSTALLATION 2.
2.2 Mounting The PLOMO-500 is recommended to be mounted in a flat wall. The location should be follow the below instruction. A. Place the carry bag in visible location. B. Spare enough space for taking carry bag out. C. Fix screws on the wall tightly. Step 1: Take out Bracket from Carry Bag. Step 2: Place Bracket on the proper flat & robust wall surface for installing. Step 3: Use the 4 M4×20 screws to screw wall-mount bracket into the wall.
3 OPERATION 3.1 Emergency There are three major steps, Deployment, Active and Mounting, which has to be followed as below in emergency situation. 3.1.1 Deployment Process Step 1: Lift Carry Bag out of bracket on the wall. Step 2: Bring Carry Bag and jump into a Life Boat. Step 3: Open Carry Bag and take AIS SART, Extension Pole and buoyant lanyard out Step 5: Remove the bottom cover and extend pole up to 1 Meter Step 4: Connect and rotate extension pole into PLOMO-500.
3.1.2 Activating Process The PLOMO-500 unit can be activated by following steps: Step 1: Please pull and break the red protection cover in order to reveal Activation Function Panel. Step 2: Hold “ON” button for 2 seconds Step 3: The indicator will flash ● Orange LED first for GPS searching and then flash ●Green LED while GPS position is fixed Figure 3-1-2 Activating process NOTE1: The GPS receiver in PLOMO-500 will be activated (cold start) while pressing the ON button.
3.1.3 Mounting Process Installation Method 1 Installation Method 2 Step 1: Release buoyant lanyard and tight at hook of PLOMO-500. Step 1: Connect and rotate extension pole to PLOMO-500 and extend pole up to 1 meter. Step 2: Fix and position PLOMO-500 at the top of Step 2: Find the doorway entrance and locate the Life Boat. pole in vertical position at Life Boat. Figure 3-1-3 Mounting process NOTE: In both installation methods, the PLOMO-500 unit should be kept at least 1 meter above sea level.
3.1.4 De-activating Process Step 1: Hold “TEST” button over 3 seconds to power-off. Step 2: Keep Holding “TEST” button until the Activating LED stops flashing. PLOMO-500 will then finish deactivation. Figure 3-1-4 De-active process NOTE: After de-activating, all indicators will be off-lighting status. If the LED is still flashing, try to press “TEST” button longer than 3 seconds to de-activate the unit again.
3.2 Self-Test 3.2.1 Before Testing: PLOMO-500 must be carried in an open area with a clear view of the sky. For checking the testing message received by AIS receiver, please refer to Section 4.2. 3.2.2 Start Testing Step 1: Hold “TEST” button over 3 seconds. Step 2: The indicator will flash Green LED or Orange LED . Figure 3-2-2 Start testing NOTE 1: Normally the green flashing will happen in 2 mins right after the GPS position is fixed.
3.2.3 Description of TEST LED Green color flashes: PLOMO-500 is under testing without over usage warning Orange color flashes: PLOMO-500 is in under testing with over usage warning One long Green color flash: PLOMO-500 complete transmission and light-off after long green color flash automatically. NOTE 1: “Over usage” is caused by the following three situations: battery is out of expiry date, unit has been tested over 100 times, and unit has been activated before.
4 Importance 4.1 GPS Area Please do not hold or cover GPS Area while active or test. It will cause the GPS 3D position fixed fault. GPS Area Figure 4-1 GPS Area 4.2 Reception by AIS receiver Under active or test mode, each PLOMO-500 will transmit message with unique 9 digital ID number-970XXYYYY, position in latitude and longitude to AIS receiver. The AIS receiver will show “SART TEST” under Test Mode or “SART ACTIVE” under Active Mode.
4.3 Maintenance It is highly recommended to check PLOMO-500 routinely. Please check physical of PLOMO-500 whether the battery is out of expiry date, any damage of main body, wall-bracket, carry bag, extension bar, buoyant lanyard of package. For clean purpose, do not use any chemical liquid but fresh water to clean and then wipe dry. As for functionality-test, more frequent self-testing will consume more energy of battery. Therefore, the proper periodic self-test of PLOMO-500 should follow Chapter 3.
5 APPENDIX 5.1 Product Specifications APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 61097-14 IEC 60945 IEC 61108-1 ITU–R M.1371 MSC.246(83) VHF TRANSMITTER Operating Frequency AIS 1, 161.975MHz AIS 2, 162.025MHz 9,600bps 25 KHz 1W EIRP Message 1, Message 14 Data Rate Bandwidth Power Output AIS Message Type Modulation Antenna Antenna GMSK Integrated by PCB GPS RECEIVER Receiving Channels Acquisition Sensitivity Tracking Sensitivity Position Accuracy 48 channels (-)159 dBm (-)159 dBm < 2.
CARRY & MOUNTING Carry Bag Wall Mount ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Waterproof Buoyancy Exterior Finish Compass Safe Distance -20°C~55°C -30°C~70°C Immersion to 10m Floats Highly Visible Yellow Standard Magnetic – 0.60m Steering Magnetic – 0.40m PHYSICAL Max Diameter (Main Body ) Length (Main Body) Weight (Main Body) Length (Pole) Weight (Pole) Weight (Storage Package) 14 70 mm 300 mm 283g (Battery included) 1050mm (Extended) 300g 1.
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Pole Side View Figure 5-2-4 PLOMO-500 pole side view Bag Front View Figure 5-2-5 PLOMO-500 bag side view Bag Side View Figure 5-2-6 PLOMO-500 bag side view 16
6 AMEC WORLDWIDE WARRANTY Limited warranty Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in this Worldwide Limited Warranty (hereinafter the “Warranty”), AMEC warrants that its products, when properly installed and used, will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months, from the date of first purchase (the ‘Warranty Period’).
Failure due to abuse, misuse, accident, unauthorized alteration, modification or repair, improper installation or operation (whether or not by a AMEC-certified service agent) or improper storage, shipping damage or corrosion; Costs associated with routine system checkouts, alignment/calibration, sea trials or commissioning; Defects or damage that result from the use of non-AMEC branded or certified products, accessories or other peripheral equipment, including without limitation housings,
This Warranty supersedes and replaces all previous Warranties. In the event that any term or provision contained in this Warranty is found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to make such provision enforceable by such court, taking into account the intent of the parties.