PLB1
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rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN CASE OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER • PULL THE ANTENNA OUT FROM THE BODY TO ITS FULL EXTENT USING THE BLACK TAB. • LIFT THE FLAP UP • PRESS THE ON KEY FOR ONE SECOND TO ACTIVATE THE BEACON. • THE GREEN LED WILL FLASH TO INDICATE ACTIVATION • RELEASE THE ON KEY. • ENSURE THE ANTENNA IS HELD VERTICALLY WHILE OPERATING THE PLB Hold for 1sec • THE STROBE LIGHT WILL START FLASHING TO INDICATE IT IS ACTIVATED 3 Version 00.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL Contents 1. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy .................................................................. 5 1.2 Warnings ..................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Model designators ...........................................................
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 1. GENERAL 1.1 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy This product also complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada). 1.2 Warnings It is a legal requirement to register your PLB with your National Authority. Only use your PLB in a situation of grave and imminent danger. Deliberately misusing your PLB or setting it off accidentally may result in prosecution and a fine. Your PLB contains small lithium batteries. Please see section 6 for information on safe transportation.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 2. PLB1 OVERVIEW 1) Antenna rewind knob 2) Antenna pull grip 3) Strobe light 4) Indicator LED 5) ON Key (Under Flap) 6) Lift up flap 7) TEST Key(Under Flap) 8) Lanyard fixing (on rear of case) 1 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 3. FALSE ALERTS False alerts cause the rescue authorities unnecessary time and expense. To avoid false alerts make sure your PLB is safely stowed with the protective cover closed and the antenna fully wound in.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 4. OPERATION Ensure that your PLB1 is always fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time is used in a real emergency. Please observe the recommendations on testing in section 5. 4.1 Activation Only activate your PLB1 in situations requiring emergency assistance from the rescue authorities. Deliberate misuse of your PLB may result in a fine.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 5. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Your PLB will require little maintenance except periodic cleaning, if required. Always use a damp cloth to clean the case and dry thoroughly. Do not use solvents or other cleaning fluids as this may cause the plastics to deteriorate. Ensure the antenna is free to unwind. 5.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 5.2.1 GPS test To test the GPS function of your PLB press and hold the TEST key for ten seconds. Initially the red LED will illuminate while the button is held and then start flashing. After ten seconds the LED will change to a long red flash and a short green flash until either a fix is obtained or the GPS test fails. A successful test will be indicated by the strobe flashing and the green LED flashing.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 7. APPENDIX 7.1 System Overview 7.1.1 COSPAS/SARSAT System The COSPAS/SARSAT system utilises two satellite arrays to provide distress alert and location data to search and rescue authorities. The GEOSAR system can provide near immediate alerting within the coverage of the receiving satellite. The LEOSAR system provides coverage of the polar region beyond the range of the GEOSAR system.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 7.3 Specifications 406MHz 406MHz Transmitter Frequency ..........................................................................................................406.040 MHz ±1KHz Output Power ....................................................................................................................5W Typical Modulation ....................................................................................................Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk ................................
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 7.4 Approvals 7.4.
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 7.4.2 7.4.3 Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium Greece Poland Bulgaria Hungary Portugal Cyprus Ireland Romania Czech Republic Italy Slovakia Denmark Latvia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania Spain Finland Luxembourg Sweden France Malta United Kingdom Industry Industry Canada Approval This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL 7.5 Limited Warranty Your Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase and in accordance with the following conditions. Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace faulty product free of charge including return carriage to the owner. Proof of purchase shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchaser.
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