POCKET SERIES 406 MHZ PLB EMER GENCY PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON MT410 & MT410G INSTRUCTION MANUAL PA G E i n s t ru c t i o n m a n ua l 406 MHZ PLB
CONTENTS Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gps satellite acquisition test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety Seal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Transportation . . . .
In the past, using the analogue system, (which will become obsolete in February 2009) extensive and lengthy searches have been carried out for missing persons, sometimes to no avail. Your GME PLB is a self contained 406 MHz digital radio transmitter that emits an internationally-recognized distress signal on a frequency monitored by the COSPASSARSAT satellite system.
Phone: +64 4 914 8383. Fax: +64 4 914 8388 Email: 406registry@maritimenz.govt.nz National Authority‘s Rescue Co-ordination Centre to prevent an unnecessary search. Ensure information is current. Notify the appropriate authority if ownership of the beacon is transferred. When reporting you should include the following: Other areas - Please contact your Country Distributor as shown on page 8 of this manual.
If there is any doubt as to the products’ serviceability, immediately contact your authorised Dealer or Service Centre for advice. Testing the PLB It is recommended that you test the MT410/410G at regular intervals to ensure it is fully functional. You should also test the beacon prior to an extended journey. a number of minutes depending on the number and location of satellites present.
Deploy the beacon in an upright position with the wire antenna vertical and well clear of any surrounding obstructions such as trees or rocks. If adverse weather conditions exist, use any available props around the base of the beacon to ensure it will not topple over. Where on-person operation is unavoidable, choose an elevated position that also achieves good local clearance around the vertical wire antenna. Once the beacon has been activated, leave it switched on.
specifications* MODES OF OPERATION Battery Chemistry: LiMnO2 (0.49 g Lithium per cell) Activated: UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and audible alert. Self Test: Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feed-back. UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible with portable beacon testers). GPS satellite acquisition test (MT410G only). OPERATION Activation: Automatically when antenna deployed.
Warranty GME limit this warranty to the original Purchaser of the equipment. GME warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase from the authorised Dealer. return the defective unit along with suitable proof of purchase (i.e. receipt, credit card slip etc.) and a full description of the defect to the Dealer from whom the unit was purchased. Replacement of batteries due to expiry or usage is excluded from this Warranty.
