Self-test of the AIS SART
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1. for air cargo when handled according to reguirement PI 970 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Always check with the carrier concerned for any additional shipment restrictions that may apply Page 14 Specifications Type Operation AIS Transmitter Battery GNSS Environment Physical Mounting Standards applied IMO AIS SART Manual activation switch Self test Operating frequency Power output AIS message type Modulation Antenna Type Operating life Storage Service GPS Operating temperature Storage temperature Waterproof Buoyancy Exterior Finish Compass safe distance Weight main unit Weight including pole Size main unit pole folded Overall length including pole fully extended Lanyard Stowage case packed Bulkhead bracket AIS SART Radio GNSS GPS IMO Page 15 Non float free Protected by anti tamper cover Checks transmitter battery GPS and indicators AlS1 161 975 MHz AlS2 162 025 MHz 1 W EIRP 1 14 GMSK Integrated vertical element Lithium metal 96 hours minimum 6 years Replaceable 20 channel 20 Cto 55 C 30 Cto 70 C Immersion to 10m Floats Highly visible yellow 0 2m 160 grams 450 grams H330 x W85 mm 155 cm 10 m 50Kg breaking strain 9409 H390 x D80 x W150 mm 230g IEC 61097 14 IEC 60945 ITU RM 1371 IEC 61108 1 MSC 246 83 80mm 342mm 313mm 325mm fl OS Na IH 27 0 noze C2. Proceed as follows Push and hold the TEST button down until the red LED lights The red LED will flash quickly indicating that the self test routine is in progress The maximum self test duration is five minutes typically 1min A successful self test will result in the red LED signalling 3 long flashes Once the self test has completed the AIS SART will switch off automatically aS a A self test failure will result in no pass indication from the red LED In this unlikely event it is recommended to further improve the sky view and to repeat the self test procedure Self test verification by ships AIS equipment As part of the self test routine the AIS SART will make a series of live test transmissions These transmissions can be received by AIS equipped vessels in the local vicinity The test message includes the AIS SART s unique 9 digit ID number position in latitude and Longitude and is normally identified on the receiving AIS equipment as a SART TEST Important Unnecessary self testing of the AIS SART can reduce the overall run time available in an emergency Each self test draws a small amount of energy from the battery If the AIS SART has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 6 hours self test and operation then the battery must be replaced to ensure that in an emergency it will still operate for a minimum of 96 hours at 20 C as required by International Regulations An AIS SART that fails self test shou
3. ko LI stowage case AIS SART before deployment End of Life Statement At the end of the products useful life it is vital that the battery is removed from the main body of the AIS SART to prevent false alerts False alerts cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence Safe disposal Contains traces of lithium may contain traces of lead and brominated flame retardants BFRs both in the housing material and circuit boards DO NOT INCINERATE lt is strongly recommended that this product is disposed of in a sensible and considerate manner For example do not simply discard the product in the domestic waste Instead take it to a civil recycling facility or contact your suppler for further advice Page 16 Document number 98 1 33455 A Release date November 1 2012 info thrane com thrane com Ihrane amp Ihrane
4. life checked see below Battery replacement The battery should be changed after five years in service The exact battery expiry date is marked on the label of the battery pack The battery must be replaced when The expiry date has been reached or The AlS SART has been activated for more than 6 hours of use Servicing lt is recommended that battery change should be performed by an authorised Sailor service agent in order that a complete assessment and integrity check can be performed Keep the original packing material for reuse whenever the AIS SART is sent for battery replacement or service Page 13 Spare parts Item Contents 92 057 003A Battery kit Battery pack and sealing kit 92 051A Anti tamper tab kit Switch cover and sealing kit 92 052 003A Storage case Empty case with packing insert 92 053A Wall mounting kit Bracket and fixings 92 054A Lanyard Coiled 10m lanyard 92 055A Pole kit Pole with fitting parts 92 059 003A User Manual This document Transportation Passenger Aircraft This product contains small lithium metal batteries The AIS SART can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry on hand baggage We recommend declaring the AIS SART to airline staff at check in in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera As air cargo This product contains small lithium metal batteries Due to the overall low level of lithium content the AIS SART maybe classed as not restricte
5. SAILOR SAILOR 5051 AIS SART SAILOR t Thrane Ihrane gt PBBP gt B gt gt B gt Disclaimer Any responsibility or liability for loss or damage in connection with the use of this product and the accompanying documentation is disclaimed by Thrane amp Thrane The information in this manual is provided for information purposes only is subject to change without notice and may contain errors or inaccuracies Safety notices WARNING An AIS SART is an emergency radio beacon Operate only in situations of imminent danger to life CAUTION False alerts endanger lives and cause disruption to Search and Rescue services deliberate misuse of the AIS SART could result in penalty CAUTION If the anti tamper tab is broken the SART is not compliant with SOLAS regulations and must be repaired or replaced CAUTION Do not dismantle the AIS SART it contains no user serviceable parts CAUTION Contains lithium batteries Do not incinerate puncture deform short circuit or recharge CAUTION Dispose of a used AIS SART in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Refer to End of Life Statement CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the AIS SART as some solvents can damage the case material CAUTION An AIS SART is a radio transmitter Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use Radio Frequency Exposure Warning WARNING The AIS SART emits
6. e type of survival craft the mounting pole can also be located on the outboard side of the survival craft at the doorway entrance on the boarding ramp side The AIS SART is mounted in the same way except the pole is secured to the buoyancy support Mounting inside a canopy life raft The SART should be switched ON and suspended at highest point of the survival craft by its top loop using the lanyard provided It is not necessary to fully extend the pole sections Note Operating the AIS SART inside a closed Survival Craft or under a canopy may reduce its performance Page 9 Self test of the AIS SART Self test button Press and hold for 2 seconds to start the self test routine Testing Test Pass O RED LED indicates self test in progress lt is recommended to self test the AIS SART annually more frequent self testing can put unnecessary drain on the battery When self testing a specially coded AIS test transmission is sent that will be visible to all AlS users in the locality As a successful self test result is dependant on a valid GPS acquisition testing must be carried out in the open and under an unobstructed sky Self test procedure Remove the AIS SART from its stowage case and assemble the top section onto the mounting pole It is not necessary to fully extend the mounting pole Take the AIS SART outside and hold it aloft under a clear view of the sky this will then maximise the speed of the GPS position fix
7. good A good GPS position fix is indicated by the Red LED signalling a long flash every minute De activation of the AIS SART Should the AIS SART be activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the AIS SART can be switched OFF by depressing the TEST button for 2 seconds the Red LED will go out To switch off press amp hold TEST Important After activation the AIS SART requires replacement of the anti tamper tab and will need a new battery Refer to service section for further details Page 8 Deployment guidelines The AIS SART will work best when the top section has an unobstructed view of the sky Do your best to maximise the sky view The antenna datum marked on the pole section should be positioned more than one metre above sea level when the AIS SART is deployed Tie the securing lanyard to the survival craft to avoid loss of the AIS SART Activate and then deploy the AIS SART Mounting outside a canopy life raft Remove the rubber cover from the bottom of the mounting pole and allow the pole sections to drop Lock each section together by twisting each section Release the lanyard spool and tether the free end of the lanyard to a securer fixing point within the survival craft Please the diagram below Insert the AIS SART through the SART deployment port in the survival craft canopy Position the bottom of the support pole within the locating pocket Secure the pole to the canopy support Depending on th
8. ld be immediately removed from service refer to the maintenance section for further information Page 10 Refitting Into the bulkhead bracket Fit the AIS SART and accessories inside the stowage case and close the cover and lid Bracket Align stowage bag over bracket hooks and drop Into place secured the strap handle around the base of the bag Page 11 Bulkhead bracket installation The AlS SART portable stowage case should be located where it will not hinder day to day operations Chose a protected location away from the extreme effects of the weather and protected from powerful vessel wash down hoses Where possible position the AIS SART adjacent to the ship s bridge wing exits ready for easy access In an emergency The AIS SART portable stowage case fits over the permanently installed bulkhead bracket Allow a minimum of 250mm clear space above the highest point of the mounting bracket to allow the bag to be stowed and removed from the bracket 200mm access Space above Mounting procedure The bulkhead bracket is designed to mount on a flat surface using three fixing points Fix the mounting bracket in place using the three stainless steel screws 25mm in length provided Or use stainless steel bolts with locking nuts or shake proof washers Check that the rear side of the mounting surface Is clear and that the fixing screws will not penetrate equipment fitted on this surface Offer the bracket into the chosen po
9. low levels of radio frequency radiation avoid handling the upper section antenna zone when activated Ownership details Vessel Name Owner details Unique ID 917101 ft Manuals issued by Thrane amp Thrane are periodically revised and updated Anyone relying on this information should acquire the most current version e g from thrane com or from the distributor Thrane amp Thrane is not responsible for the content or accuracy of any translations or reproductions in whole or in part of this manual from any other source Page 1 IN EMERGENCY The AIS SART is a locating radio beacon for use only in emergency situations False alerts endanger lives help prevent them by understanding how to look after and correctly operate the AIS SART Introduction Thank you for purchasing the AIS SART search and rescue locating device The AIS SART is designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations The AIS SART is primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage requirement rules SOLAS fitting rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and survival craft In general at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of every passenger and cargo ship over 500 gross tons Smaller SOLAS classified vessels are required to carry at least one search and rescue locating device The AIS SART is a portable device and should be stowed on board in a location
10. ole section should be positioned more than one metre above sea level when the AIS SART is deployed TEST button Self test verifies the readiness of the AIS SART Second function eeeoedeo Press and hold the TEST Testing button to turn the unit OFF is Test Pass O Red LED Indicates the operating status JA o 6 Active O GPS Good ON button To activate the AIS SART Press the ON button until the Red LED starts to flash To switch off press amp hold TEST Page 4 Deployment procedure Lift stowage bag off its wall mounting bracket Carry to liferaft using the strap provided Open bag and remove the SART Fold the pole down and insert the SART into the top of the pole Remove the rubber end cover from the pole and release pole sections Twist the sections to lock them in fully extended position oe ee o IK gt A 1m Page 5 Activation procedure 1 Break off the protective anti tamper tab to gain access to the ON button beneath 2 Press the ON button To switch off press amp hold TEST 3 The Red LED indicator light will start to flash every few seconds 5 o Active Mi JM GPS Good Page 7 Red LED indication AIS SART ON k x 1 flash every 3 5 seconds The first AIS transmission Is made after 50 seconds This short delay allows time to switch off the AIS SART if activated in error 4 GPS position fix indication k M k x GPS
11. sition and mark through the mounting slots using the bracket as a template Drop the AIS SART stowage bag over the bracket push the bag firmly into place Stowage options The Stowage bag provides additional protection for the AIS SART if you intend to keep it In a carry off safety ditch bag or when transporting it from place to place Page 12 Dealing with a transmitting AIS SART In the unlikely event that the AIS SART develops a fault and will not turn off you can prevent its transmissions by removing the lower battery section To do this undo the three fixing screws located around the main body Release the battery pack and unplug the flying battery connector s Note with the battery pack removed the AIS SART and battery pack are not waterproof and must not be allowed to get wet Refer to product safety warnings Routine maintenance self test the AIS SART annually check that the battery is in date and examine the outer case and bracket for any signs of damage If required clean the outer case with fresh water wipe dry and examine the AIS SART and bracket for any damage A CAUTION Never use chemical solvents to clean the AIS SART or stowage bag After activation The anti tamper switch cover should be replaced by a service agent ZN CAUTION The battery may be run down and need replacement see below Inadvertent operation The anti tamper switch cover should be replaced by a service agent and the remaining battery
12. where it can be easily and rapidly placed in any survival craft Product registration Each AIS SART carries a unique serial number printed on the label on the orange body lt is recommended that a record of the AIS SART unique identifier number should be kept by the vessels management organisation Page 2 Overview hy Aw An AIS SART is intended to be a one shot device once activated it will transmit emergency alerts for at least 96 hours The key components of the AIS SART 1 Hanger eye Inside life raft attachment point use the lanyard cord to tether the AIS SART to the survival craft 2 Antenna Contained within top section 3 Test button Self test verifies the readiness of the AIS SART 4 Red LED Indicates the operating status 5 Activation Button Break off the anti tamper tab to gain access to the ON button 6 GPS Zone Do not obstruct 7 Metal strap Flexible retaining link to mounting pole 8 Mounting Pole Telescopic pole Sections Fit AIS SART body into mounting pole socket remove rubber cover and extend pole sections as required Page 3 AIS SART pictured left is ready for deployment with the mounting pole fully extended The activated AIS SART should be positioned upright and with a clear view of the sky Do not obstruct the GPS zone marked on the side The AIS SART should be arranged to be manually erected when the liferaft is deployed The antenna datum marked on the p
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