USER MANUAL AUS, N/Z
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1. low levels of radio frequency radiation avoid handling the antenna once activated REGISTRATION AX WARNING The PLB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority Failure to register the PLB could delay a Search and Rescue SAR response and may be unlawful SFIEEGLINK SOLO 3 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the SafeLink SOLO Personal Location Beacon PLB When carrying a SafeLink SOLO you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world If you find yourself in a remote area without any other form of emergency communication on land or at sea your SafeLink SOLO can call for help SafeLink SOLO will transmit a unique emergency identifier to the COSPAS SARSAT satellite system which can determine your location anywhere on the earth s surface In most cases the emergency alert is received within 5 minutes of activation but depending on satellite coverage at the time this can sometimes extend to 45 minutes SafeLink SOLO has a secondary homing transmitter which allows SAR teams to direction find or home on it once they arrive on scene SafeLink SOLO has a storage life of 6 years and once activated will continue to transmit emergency alerts for a minimum of 24 hours For further information visit COSPAS SARSAT on line at www cospas sarsat org and www kannadmarine com INCLUDED WITH YOUR SAFELINK SOLO P2. the antenna or blocking the GPS zone with your hand False alerts If the PLB has been accidentally activated or if rescue has been effected before arrival of the rescue services e Switch off the PLB and notify the appropriate rescue services or authorities at the earliest possible time e Contact the rescue services coastguard or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert In Australia contact AusSAR Tel 1800 406 406 In New Zealand contact New Zealand Search and Rescue NZSAR Tel 64 4 914 8383 TRANSPORTATION Passenger Aircraft These products contain small lithium metal batteries They can normally be carried on board passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry on baggage Orolia Ltd always recommends declaring the PLB to airline staff at check in in the same way you would for a laptop PC or video camera As air cargo These products contain small lithium metal batteries Due to the overall low level of lithium content they are not restricted as air cargo under IATA UN3091 Pl 970 always check with the carrier concerned for any additional restrictions that could apply 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 PLB 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 c
3. ION SENT WITH GPS LOCATION OK Sequence repeats every 50 seconds PLB ACTIVE 1 flash every 3 seconds FLASH SOS FEATURE When the PLB is active pressing the ON button will cause the indicator light to flash a Morse code SOS pattern This can be used to attract attention after nightfall The SOS pattern is repeated four times on each press FI TROGIR BEI To conserve battery life a maximum of 30 presses are allowed after which this feature is disabled DE ACTIVATION AFTER USE To turn off the SafeLink SOLO press and hold the TEST button for several seconds until the indicator light stops flashing We recommend the antenna is re wound under the plastic peg If possible the yellow antenna cover should be pushed back in place and temporarily taped over to avoid accidental pressing of the ON button Important As soon as possible the PLB should be returned to a service agent who will fit a new antenna cover and check the battery condition If the PLB was active for more than a few hours we recommend fitting a fresh battery to ensure the full 24 hour operational life is still available SELF TEST Self test verifies operation of the PLB by checking all key features including the battery and alert transmitters SFIEEGLINK SOLO TEST button c Push and hold the SELF TEST button very firmly for a minimum of 2 seconds the indicator light will flash once to indicate the start of the se
4. LB Buoyancy pouch N Lanyard 4 oe Universal pouch ADVICE TO OWNERS OF PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACONS Registration of the PLB with the PLB Registration Section of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority for Australian registration or Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand for registration in New Zealand is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system The information provided in Pull back the buoyancy pouch to view information for clarity the buoyancy pouch is not shown the registration card is used only for rescue purposes Fill in the owner registration card immediately upon completion of the sales transaction Mail the registration card immediately If the beacon is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax the information to the national authority Australian Fax number 1800 622 153 New Zealand Fax Number 64 4 577 8041 The original card must still be mailed to the relevant national authority for hard copy reference and filing If the current owner is transferring the beacon to a new owner the current owner is required to inform the national authority by letter facsimile or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information as shown in the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners Battery expiry date Country name a
5. LO 3 1KHz 5W 2dB 3KHz 50mW 3dB PERP UP or DOWN Deployable flexible vertical blade Optical Infra red link 36 x 50 x 112mm 1 42 x 1 97 x 4 40 165g 5 80z 50 channel Ceramic Patch Position acquisition test 10 operations allowed SafeLink SOLO PLB with GPS retail pack To comply with legislation this PLB has been fitted with a buoyancy pouch DISCLAIMER The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of going to print We reserve the right to change specifications equipment installation and maintenance instructions without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without permission in writing from Orolia Limited No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the publication although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible WARRANTY Subject to the provisions set out below Orolia Lid warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase Orolia Ltd will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty e for any defect arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions failure to follow Orol
6. an anti tamper seal once broken it can not be refitted tip over Do NOT hold 3 Hold the end of the antenna the antenna En the antenna until it stands vertical CAUTION Spring action antenna deployment tilt the PLB away from your face before deploying the antenna DANOJ 0 cover the GPS Do NOT allow antenna zone the antenna to sit in a puddle Use around water ot water The SofeLink SOLO is waterproof to 10 meters submersion for short periods To avoid loss if dropped into water fit a retaining lanyard through the eye hole in the base of the PLB and fasten it securely to your clothing or personal floatation device El 4 Press the ON button Transmission of the first emergency alert message takes place 50 seconds after initial activation In the event of an accidental or false activation this delay allows time for the user to turn off the SafeLink SOLO before the first alert is transmitted Never completely remove the integral buoyancy pouch Note The SafeLink SOLO PLB is not designed to float in an upright position or transmit a distress alert when floating in water INDICATOR LIGHT The indicator light will start flashing immediately the SafeLink SOLO is activated SafeLink SOLO Light indication o yk k PLB ACTIVE 1 flash every 3 seconds SATELLITE TRANSMISSION OK Large flash once every 50 seconds SafeLink SOLO GPS Light indication 2 flashes every 1 second FRE k SATELLITE TRANSMISS
7. ia Ltd s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by Orolia Ltd misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than Orolia Ltd or an Approved Service Agent e for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by Orolia Ltd in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to Orolia Ltd e for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty e if the total price for the product has not been paid THE LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE S AIFE LINK SOL Orolia Ltd will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall Orolia Ltd be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the PLB This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the consumer In order to be valid claims must be made under the above warranty in writing as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above Proof of purchase will be required The claim should be sent together with the product in q
8. kannad Marine www kannadmarine com Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PB UK TELEPHONE Int 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax Int 44 0 23 9262 3998 WEB www kannadmarine com EMAIL service kannad ma orolia com An Orolia Group Business 91 344 Issue 3 kannad marine SAFETY NOTICES A WARNING A Personal Locator Beacon PLB is an emergency radio beacon Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life CAUTION False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services deliberate misuse of the PLB could result in penalty and fine CAUTION Spring action antenna deployment tilt the PLB away from your face when deploying the antenna A CAUTION Do not dismantle the PLB contains no user serviceable parts A CAUTION Contains lithium batteries Do not incinerate puncture deform short circuit or recharge CAUTION Dispose of a used PLB in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Refer to End of Life Statement AX CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the PLB as some solvents can damage the case material AX CAUTION Radio licensing the PLB is a radio transmitter Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use A CAUTION Never completely remove the integral buoyancy pouch Radio Frequency Exposure Warning AX WARNING The PLB emits
9. lf test sequence After a few seconds a good self test will result in the indicator light flashing a number of times in quick succession depending on battery usage Jak m medium usage self test pass NO FLASH self test fail PLB requires service fresh battery self test pass minimum usage self test pass The PLB will switch off automatically when the self test has completed Important Each self test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack Unnecessary testing of the PLB will reduce the run time of the PLB in an emergency On average the PLB should only be self tested 12 times per year or a total of 60 times during the 6 year battery lifetime GPS POSITION ACQUISITION TEST When testing the GPS take the PLB outside into an open space with a clear view of the surrounding sky Self testing of the in built GPS is restricted to a maximum of 10 tests throughout the 6 year storage life of the battery Once all the tests have been used up attempting further tests will cause the indicator light to flash 4 times in quick succession and the PLB to power off The GPS self test feature can only be accessed after first completing a standard PLB self test routine Push and hold the TEST button for a minimum of 2 seconds the indicator light will flash once to indicate the start of the self test sequence Release the TEST button After a few seconds the standard self test routine will complete and sh
10. main stationary Trying to walk for help is generally not advised and will probably slow down the rescue effort On foot If you must walk for help ensure the SafeLink SOLO antenna remains vertical Aircraft A PLB is often used as an additional carry off safety device The PLB should NOT be activated aboard an aircraft The signal will be blocked by metalwork and the PLB may be damaged by any impact Activate the PLB after landing away from the aircraft as it may cause shadowing Vehicles The PLB will not work well inside a vehicle due to metalwork shadowing Exit the vehicle activate the PLB and place it on the roof the hood or just on the ground away from the vehicle Land Find the best sky view then place the PLB on flat ground Keep the antenna pointing towards the sky and ensure wind does not knock the PLB over Do NOT allow the antenna to sit in a puddle of water Aboard ship Place the PLB flat on the deck choosing a position with the best sky view SFIEEGLINK SOLO Liferaft Try to keep the PLB flat and try to elevate the PLB to avoid bodies blocking the signal Consider holding the PLB outside the canopy But first attach a lanyard between the PLB and your clothing to avoid loss of the PLB Lifejacket Attach a lanyard cord between the PLB and clothing to avoid loss of the PLB Hold the PLB flat on top of the life vest and try to keep it above any wave wash Keep the antenna vertical Avoid holding
11. mp Hex ID Fit proof of registration DECAL label here OVERVIEW Red pull handle Pull to expose antenna Only pull in an emergency Pulling breaks the plastic anti tamper seal that cannot be reset by the user White indicator Light Flashes every 3 seconds once PLB is active Long flash every 50 seconds means satellite transmission OK Flashes twice a second when GPS is searching 3 rapid flashes means GPS location sent Antenna Unwraps and stands vertical once cover is off GPS antenna zone Do not obstruct Needs a clear view of the sky for best operation ON button Press once to activate PLB When the PLB is on push the ON button again to make the indicator light flash an SOS signal pattern TEST OFF button Push and hold to start the self test feature a flash of white light indicates that the self test is successful Once PLB is active Hold TEST to turn PLB off Eyelet for lanyard SFIEEGLINK SOLO For clarity the buoyancy pouch is not shown SFIEEGLINK SOLO ACTIVATING THE SAFELINK SOLO DEPLOYING THE PLB Only ever activate in situations of grave or imminent danger e Always position the PLB so that the antenna stands vertical e If it is windy rotate the PLB so that the white indicator light faces into the wind 1 Peel away bouyancy pouch if fitted Do NOT allow the PLB to O E EART 2 Flip up the red pull handle Pull the antenna cover off IMPORTANT The antenna cover is
12. ontain lead and brominated flame retardants BFRs both in the housing material and circuit boards DO NOT INCINERATE Orolia Ltd strongly recommends that this PLB 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 Orolia Ltd for advice SAFELINK SOLO STANDARDS APPLIED ENVIRONMENTAL Exterior Finish Sealing COSPAS SARSAT T 001 T 007 class2 RTCM SC110 STD 11010 2 ETSI EN 302 152 1 AS NZS 4280 2 NSS PLBO6 Highly visible yellow pa immersion to t 10m 30 ft for 5 mins IP 58 IPX7 Operating temperature Class 2 20 C to 55 C Storage Temperature Class 2 30 C to 70 C Altitude BATTERY Battery Type Battery storage Battery replacement Battery use OPERATION Activation Self test SOS flash light TRANSPORTATION Air cargo MIL STD 810E 6V Lithium Metal 6 years By service centre Logged by microcontroller Three stage manual activation Tests transmitters battery and light Morse code SOS pattern 30 operations allowed UN 3091 not restricted IATA SP 188 PI 970 ELECTRICAL 406 037 MHz transmitter 121 5 MHz transmitter Homer sweep direction Transmit Antenna Programming interface PHYSICAL SafeLink SOLO Size D x W x L Weight GPS Receive Antenna GPS Self test PART NUMBER K91 001 311A SFIEEGLINK SO
13. ould result in the indicator light flashing a number of times in quick succession depending on the past battery usage Immediately after the indicator light stops flashing hold down the TEST button for around 30 seconds The GPS test routine starts when the indicator light begins to flash now release the TEST button The light will continue to flash slowly for up to 5 minutes you should continue to watch the PLB throughout this period A successful GPS test is signalled by the indicator light flashing a number of longer flashes in quick succession gt eO eO 4 GPS self test pass 10 4 GPS tests remaining ed GPS self test pass 3 1 GPS tests remaining ae GPS self test pass No GPS tests remaining Important To preserve battery life GPS testing is restricted to a maximum of 10 tests throughout the 6 year battery life Once used up further GPS tests are prohibited CHOOSING THE BEST LOCATION The SafeLink SOLO works best under an unobstructed view of the sky This ensures the emergency alert message reaches the satellite system and gives the GPS receiver the best signals to work with If it s not possible to pick a location with an unobstructed view of the sky then try to maximize the amount of sky available Tree canopy degrades performance Find a clearing with as much sky view as possible Ravines canyons caves and overhangs should be avoided if at all possible Stay put Rescue teams expect you to re
14. uestion to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim Orolia Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at Orolia Ltd s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price Orolia Ltd shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage whether indirect special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise costs expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product In the case of a consumer Orolia Ltd shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit Orolia Ltd s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence This warranty is to be interpreted under English law o 15
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