SAFELINK EPIRB User Manual
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1. Green led 6a 1 flash indicates the system is operational Red led 6b 1 flash indicates the test has failed Repeat 3 times to confirm failure before contacting agent NOTE Do not confuse the red programming led 7 and the default red led 6b 6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WARNING It is unlawful to transmit a distress signal unless an emergency exists Do not operate inside life raft or under any similar cover of canopy Do not obstruct GPS antenna s view of sky to maximize self locating performance do not place the hands over the transparent dome of the beacon 6 1 Automatic activation IMPORTANT Only for SafeLink Auto Float Free version category 1 If the vessel sinks the release system ejects the cover to enable the beacon to rise to the surface The beacon is automatically activated when submerged in water and out of its container The beacon should be recovered and tied to a life raft to locate the survivors and not the wreck location 7 ES 1 j mezi Hoes a omms a NY 15m 4m 6 2 Manual activation 6 2 1 Beacon removal SafeLink Auto category 1 Float Free Remove the beacon from its container 1 Lift up the red locking pin of the container 2 Remove the locking pin 3 Remove the cover of the container and extract the beacon 1 N Page 5 of 25 ANNAD marine SafeLink Manual category 2 Non Float Free Remove the beacon from its mounting br2. Float Free version category 1 SafeLink Auto or non Float Free version category 2 SafeLink Manual Both versions are fitted with a built in GPS 4 1 Container and mounting bracket description The beacon is supplied either in an automatic container A for the Float Free version category 1 or with a wall mounting bracket for the Non Float Free version category The container A is designed to protect the beacon and to ensure its automatic release in the event of a ship wreck thanks to the HAMMAR H20 release system 1A This container is also fitted with a locking pin 2A It is mounted either in horizontal position on the wheel house or deck of the vessel or in vertical position against a bulkhead or any vertical and flat surface 8 2 1 Installation of container When installed in its container amagnet avoids beacon activation water moisture The wall mounting bracket B is designed to be mounted vertically against a bulkhead or any vertical flat surface The mounting bracket is fitted with a locking pin 1B When installed in its mounting bracket a magnet avoids beacon activation water moisture Page 2 of 25 ANNAD mar ne 4 2 Beacon Description 1 Tamper proof seal to prove the beacon has been intentionally activated 2 Locking system to avoid unintentional activation of the beacon 3 TEST pushbutton to perform a self test to stop the beacon transmission if manually activated by ON button if
3. Sige CGR Lith battery epinio dae 5 pot SEM Lust SEM dure By 1 Replace the O ring d of the housing then connect the 3 male connectors c of the new battery pack to the 3 female connectors of the connectors harness b CAUTION to avoid reversal of polarity the male connectors are fitted with a locking strap e and the female connectors are fitted with a positioning lug f lift the locking straps e of each male connector c and fix them to the positioning lugs f of each female connector 2 Connect the connectors harness b to the white connector a located in the bottom of the housing 3 Insert the battery pack into the housing of the beacon taking care not to pinch the wires CAUTION the wires must be positioned on the opposite side of the white connector a 4 Reassemble and screw the housing of the battery pack 5 Note the new expiration date date of replacement 6 years in the field Lithium battery Expiration date located on the beacon Page 18 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 14 AUTOMATIC RELEASE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT 14 1 Description The automatic release system assembly is composed of a HAMMAR release system A and a severable axis B fitted with a rubber washer C 14 2 Replacement Refer to drawing next page Open the container and remove the beacon see 8 2 2 Installation of beacon into container 1 Unscrew the severable axis B while maintaining pressed down the ejection plat
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5. ANNAD mar ne a RAJ re ONLY es k 5 t im A LA 2 LU M s 1 p r IE f i SAFELINK EPIRB User Manual SafeLink Category 1 15m 4m SafeLink Category 2 Disclaimer Kannad Marine is a brand of McMurdo Ltd 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 McMurdo 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 End of Life Statement At the end of the products useful life it is vital that the battery is removed 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 Always dispose of this product in a sensible and considerate manner For example do not simply discard the product in th
6. RCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE McMurdo Ltd will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall McMurdo Ltd be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the product 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 question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim McMurdo Ltd shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at McMurdo Ltd s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price McMurdo 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 McMurdo Ltd shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit McMurdo Ltd s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence This war
7. SARSAT is a global distress warning system operating in the 406 0 406 1 MHz frequency band The 406 MHZ frequency coded with the beacon ID is used to determine the position of the beacon to alert the nearest Search and Rescue Services S A R The system consists of 1 Distress beacons Satellites on polar orbits LEOSAR and geostationary satellites GEOSAR Local User Terminals LUTs Mission and Rescue Control Centers MRCC s MCCs receive alerts produced by LUTs and forward them to Rescue Coordination Centers RCCs or Search 6 and Rescue S A R Points Of Contacts mn gt p Nik se SAR J al has gt s I AU mi 44 gt 3 TAr vs gt Me 3 NA te a_a Figure 1 Cospas Sarsat System 1 2 Immediate alerting and location calculation When activated the SafeLink beacons transmit in the 406 MHz frequency a coded message with a unique number to identify the distress and the beacon s owner and the GPS position This message is picked up by the COSPASSARSAT satellites which store it and continuously retransmit it to the Local User Terminals L U T Thanks to the geostationary satellites GEOSAR the distress is received within minutes and transmitted anywhere in the world Thanks to the orbital satellites LEOSAR the position of the distress is calculated within one nautical mile anywhere in the world using Doppler techniques The typical waiting time for calculating a position in av
8. SBM O Page 22 of 25 KANNAD mar ne RELEASE SYSTEM REMPLACEMENT Date Signature Next remplacement BE ENEA Page 23 of 25 mar ne Warranty Statement Kannad Marine is a brand of McMurdo Limited Subject to the provisions set out below McMurdo Ltd warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase McMurdo 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 McMurdo Ltd s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by McMurdo Ltd misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdo Ltd or an approved service agent e Tor parts materials or equipment not manufactured by McMurdo Ltd in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to McMurdo Ltd e for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty e for the HRU were fitted 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 ME
9. acket 1 Lift up the red locking pin 2 Pull and remove the red locking pin to unlock the bracket 3 Extract the beacon from the mounting bracket K gt N 6 2 2 Activation by water switch sensor Tie the beacon with lanyard before throwing overboard The beacon will start to transmit as soon as submerged water switch sensor activation TO STOP BEACON remove the beacon from water Transmission will stop 10 seconds after 6 2 3 Manual Activation by ON pushbutton 1 Break the seal by pushing the locking system up 2 Press ON pushbutton for 1 at least second 1 2 3 The buzzer transmits an audible signal every second 4 The beacon performs a self test 5 5 After the self test only the white strobe lights blink 3 seconds The buzzer continues to transmit every second 6 Tie the beacon with the lanyard to the boat or a life raft and throw it overboard TO STOP THE BEACON press TEST pushbutton Page 6 of 25 mar ne 7 FALSE ALARMS 7 1 False alarms prevention Important before extracting the beacon check there is neither salt nor moisture on the water switch sensor Clean if necessary risk of activation False alarms caused by accidental activation of beacons result in unnecessary search and rescue services Therefore if the beacon has been activated by mistake it is mandatory to 1 Immediately contact the nearest search and rescue authorities coast guards etc to tell the
10. ailing address and fax number A registration form may be downloaded from the website given above However after you register the beacon you will be sent a decal which must be attached to the beacon 10 7 Emergency Contact It is VITAL that the Emergency Contact information is accurate particularly regarding the telephone number as this will be used to validate an alert Only if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will USCG United States Coast Guard launch an immediate rescue otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified Page 15 of 25 mar ne 11 MAINTENANCE 11 1 Battery replacement Non SOLAS Vessels The battery must be replaced before expiration date marked on the EPIRB body Or if the EPIRB is used for more than 30 minutes or for any reasons other than testing Important The replacement of the battery pack may only be performed by the end user were it is allowed by your local and national maritime authorities Only ever fit an original Kannad Marine branded replacement battery pack If non original manufacturers replacement parts are ever used KANNAD Marine declines all responsibility and warranty is invalidated You will need to replace the battery when The indicated expiry date has been reached or The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or A false activation exceeds 30 minutes of use SOLAS Vessels Any vess
11. allation of beacon into its MOUNTING bracket aaae aaa a aaa a aaa nennen 12 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 2 222000220000an00nnnnnonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnunnnnnnnnnnn 13 10 MANDATORY REGISTRATION 222220222200002000002n000an00nnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunn nun 13 10 1 OVERVIEW nee nenne En le de ee ds re 13 10 2 HOWIOTEGISIER ananas ane de cee due De cee cence ne ed nee 14 10 3 AOC COICO ies ais E pesto gs es no OOP OW PJS 15 10 2 Sale OF TANS OL ociera czczo Ewa nennen een 15 10 5 Mandatory information for Australia and New Zealand 15 10 6 USA Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons 15 10 2 Emergency COMACH yeti scsi toc oes saeco ady dode widest da ose die ie 15 TA MAINTENANCE nee ceed rene nennen nan aTa E an ni 16 11 1 Battery replacement 0 u en nn ee 16 112 SOU VICI EEEE 16 11 3 GMDSS inspections ae tn ar 16 12 TRANSPORTATION een een 16 13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE 2 222002220002an00nnnnuonnnnunnnnnunnnnnnnn 17 13 1 Battery pack TEMOVAl anne een 17 13 2 Battery pack reassembly scssccsecsencscnsccsecsennscnscnsecsensscnsessessensscnssssessenssensssoesses 18 14 AUTOMATIC RELEASE SYSTEM REPLACEMENT sens 19 14 1 DESCHDION ES sen scien dede did nie ce nd ie ee een 19 14 2 FRC COT CINE aa aan en aa ae ras dan an aan no PSOE SEO nl a tue meer 19 ANNAD mar ne 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 COSPAS SARSAT system description COSPAS
12. asily visible in an emergency Use four screws not supplied to mount the plate Important do not paint the plate do not use strong degreasing solvent to clean it Page 8 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 8 2 SafeLink Auto Category 1 Float Free 8 2 1 Installation of container The container should be installed outside on deck or wheelhouse or against a bulkhead or any vertical and flat surface and comply with the following instructions horizontal or vertical position clear area to allow the beacon to rise the surface should the vessel sink SAFELINK NE nm a il D J m AT en eg Caution watch rigging antenna or shroud that could build obstacles easy access to the crew for manual operation Strongly fix to the vessel with 4 screws according to drilling mask hereunder 147 5 5 81 u 96 7 3 81 287 6 11 32 4x 5 5 Gie x 0 22 Note dimensions are in millimeters inches in bracket Reminder The instructions plate must be fixed close to the container Page 9 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 8 2 2 Installation of beacon into container Caution If a mounting bracket is installed on the beacon remove it before installing the beacon into its container 1 To remove the cover lift the locking pin then extract it from the cover 2 Put the beacon into the container by sliding the antenna below the HAMMAR release system 3 Fold the cover onto the support making sure the slo
13. e D of the beacon and its blocking piece E 2 Remove the automatic release system assembly 3 On the new HAMMAR release system tick the new replacement date actual month year 2 years Example on drawing next page release system replaced on Nov 2008 valid until Nov 2010 4 4 Press down the ejection plate D and maintain it pressed with its blocking piece E 5 Screw the new automatic release system assembly in the screw of the blocking piece Put back the beacon into the container and close the container see 8 2 2 Installation of beacon into container Record the release system replacement page 23 of this manual Page 19 of 25 KANNAD mar ne A VALIDITA Bloat 9 VALIDIT VA EL DE Page 20 of 25 KANNAD mar ne BEACON LOCATION LOG Vessel name O MMSI O Radio Code O Serialised code Owners name ID CODE HEX Vessel name O MMSI O Radio Code O Serialised code Owners name ID CODE HEX Vessel name O MMSI E Radio Code O Serialised code Owners name ID CODE HEX Vessel name O MMSI O Radio Code O Serialised code Owners name ID CODE HEX Page 21 of 25 KANNAD mar ne SBM BATTERY REPLACEMENT Date Signature __ Next replacement SBM Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O SBM O Battery O
14. e domestic waste Instead take it to a civil recycling facility or contact McMurdo Ltd for further advice RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES e This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger e False alerts endanger lives Help to prevent them understand how to activate and de activate your equipment Intentional false alerts may involve penalties Read the complete manual before installing testing or using the EPIRB Ensure you test the EPIRB monthly Ensure the EPIRB is registered with your local authorities Flag State nation The EPIRB contains no user serviceable parts Do not open Return to your dealer for battery replacement or other service e This device contains Lithium batteries do not incinerate puncture deform or short circuit Take care if you need to dispose of these batteries or the complete EPIRB e his device emits radio frequency radiation when activated This radiation is not classed as harmful however it is advisable not to handle the antenna while the unit is activated KANNAD marine CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION a 1 1 1 COSPAS SARSAT system description nrrnnererenarmnenennnenennennennennns 1 1 2 Immediate alerting and location calculation 11sccsecccsecccsenscsenscnenscensssensssensssenes 1 2 APPLICA TON ects 1 3 REGISTRA HON ne on 2 4 DESGRIPNION a ah nn ie un 2 4 1 Container and mounting bracket description 2sssszzemaasazenaaanazenaanazennane
15. ecommend declaring the EPIRB 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 and may be classed as not restricted for air cargo when handled according to requirement PI 970 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations 51st Edition Always check with the carrier concerned for any additional shipment restrictions that may apply Page 16 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE e DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY e DO NOT THROW IN FIRE e DO NOT EXPOSE TO TEMPERATURE OVER 90 C e DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT Important The replacement of the battery pack may be performed by the user if authorized by local authorities who will only use factory replacement pack P N 1202368 CAUTION Many states have regulations in place requiring some form of battery recycling Please refer to your local authorities before disposal 13 1 Battery pack removal 1 Using a standard cross head screwdriver fully unscrew the housing of battery pack located at the lower part ofthe beacon 2 Remove the housing 3 Disconnect the white connector a located in the bottom of the housing and remove the connectors harness b 4 Disconnect the battery pack from the connectors harness b by lifting up the locking straps of the 3 male connectors c Page 17 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 13 2 Battery pack reassembly MMSIF EH Coll
16. el subject to GMDSS inspection The battery must be changed every 5 years according to EPIRB Shore based maintenance and annual testing guidelines IMO MSC Circ 1039 Replacement must be done regardless of the expiration date marked on the EPIRB body 11 2 Servicing All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo Ltd approved service agent Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning equipment You can find your nearest service agent from The Kannad Marine web site www kannadmarine com Contacting Kannad Marine direct see Warranty Statement page 24 Contacting a Kannad Marine distributor Always retain the original packaging carton as it will be needed when sending the EPIRB for service 11 3 GMDSS inspections If your vessel is subject to GMDSS regulations then you can expect to get regular visits from ship surveyors enforcing national legislation They will check the expiry dates and activate the EPIRB to prove that it really works and they will read the identity message stored inside the EPIRB to check that you have registered it properly Leisure vessels are not subject to these inspections However in some countries passenger and fishing vessels are covered by the legislation 12 TRANSPORTATION Passenger Aircraft This product contains small lithium metal batteries The SafeLink EPIRB can normally be taken on board a passenger aircraft as a personal item in carry on hand baggage We r
17. erage latitudes is less than one hour Thanks to the built in GPS receiver its position accuracy typically about 120 meters will be transmitted by the beacon within minutes following the distress The data are processed and retransmitted to Mission and Rescue Control Centers MRCC s and to the Search And Rescue Center RCC or S A R nearest to the distress to organize the rescue operations The 121 5 MHz frequency is also transmitted by the beacon and is used as a homing frequency in the final stages of rescue 2 APPLICATION This EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is designed for use in maritime emergencies and is approved for these contingencies It is not designed or recommended for use on land or in the air Use the EPIRB only in situations of grave and imminent danger Intentional false alerts may result in penalties Page 1 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 3 REGISTRATION This EPIRB must be registered with the appropriate national authority Refer to Section 10 MANDATORY REGISTRATION page 12 The function of the EPIRB is to send an alert to the COSPAS SARSAT satellites How soon an alert is received depends on the positions of the satellites at the time and can be influenced by overhead obstructions aboard the vessel Rescue time following an alert depends on the overall performance ofthe Search and Rescue organisations 4 DESCRIPTION SafeLink beacons are Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPIRB
18. m it is a false alarm to stop SAR operations Report beacon unique ID 15 hexadecimal code on label time and duration of alarm location when activated 2 According to instructions of authorities manually de activate the beacon see 7 2 7 2 Beacon de activation If the beacon has been activated by mistake de activate as indicated below according to instructions of authorities 7 2 1 Beacon overboard Remove the beacon from water wait a few seconds for the water switch sensor to de activate if the beacon still transmits flash operating de activate it manually see 7 2 2 7 2 2 Beacon manually activated Press and release the TEST button for at least 2 seconds DISTRESS _ ONLY if the beacon still transmits strobe lights operating stop the transmission by fully disabling the beacon see 7 2 3 7 2 3 Fully disabling the beacon In the event that the beacon does not switch off despite the above actions it is necessary to stop the transmission by fully disabling the beacon see 13 1 Battery pack removal Page 7 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 8 BEACON INSTALLATION 8 1 Mounting instructions plate The SafeLink beacons are supplied with an instructions plate This is a rigid plate with basic visual instructions for how to operate the beacon in an emergency 3 mm 2 48 134 mm 5 27 The instruction plate should be mounted next to the beacon so that it is e
19. pin in the locking sleeve of the mounting bracket 3 Turn downwards the locking pin up to hear a click that proves the bracket is locked Page 12 of 25 mar ne 9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature range Storage temperature Lithium manganese batteries 20 C to 55 C 30 C to 70 C High energy LiMnO2 6 years storage life 48 hours mini at 20 C e Battery life Operating life Watertight at 1 bar Dimensions Beacon Beacon bracket Beacon container 250 x 106 x 83 mm 250 x 111 x91 mm 287 6 x 147 5 x 96 7 mm Weight 627 g 679 g 1280 g 406 MHz SATELLITE TRANSMISSION Frequency UHF output power Phase modulation Repetition period Transmission time 121 5 MHz HOMING TRANSMITTER Frequency 406 037 MHz 0 001 MHz 5W nominal 37dBm 2 dB 16KOG1D Biphase L 1 1 0 1 radians 90 sec 5 520 msec 1 121 5 MHZ 0 006 MHz Power 50 mW 17dBm 3 dB Modulation AM audio sweep Modulation format 3K20A3X Transmission Continuous STROBE LIGHTS GPS Super LEDs 0 75 Candela 23 flashes mn FASTRAX UC322 10 MANDATORY REGISTRATION You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life You are legally required to register your EPIRB 10 1 Overview The EPIRB is pre programmed with a unique identity before it reaches the end customer This is done by the manufact
20. ranty is to be interpreted under English law All enquiries relating to this warranty or approved service agents should be sent to McMurdo Limited 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 customerservice kannadmarine com Page 24 of 25 KANNAB BEACON FIRST ASSIGNMENT Vessel Name O MMSI O Radio Code O Serialized Code Owner s name ID CODE HEX Next release system replacement Next SBM date Next battery replacement date Date Cachet IDENTIFICATION OF CATEGORY SAFELINK AUTO GPS CATEGORY 1 FCC ID VIQ SAFELINK1 Stick IC 1159A SAFELINKE1 SAFELINK MANUAL GPS CATEGORY 2 FCC ID VIQ SAFELINK2 Stick IC 1159A SAFELINKE2 Page 25 of 25 Kannad Marine McMurdo Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax 44 0 23 9262 3998 Email customerservice kannadmarine com Website www kannadmarine com DOC09028B 94 220 Iss 1
21. required by authorities 4 ON button to activate manually the beacon 5 Strobe lights to improve or help visual localization of the beacon by the SAR operations 6 Beacon control lamps red and green to check good operation when activating the beacon to check good operation when performing a self test 7 Programming led to program the beacon by manufacturer or authorized programming stations 8 Water switch contact to activate automatically the beacon when submerged in water 9 Retroreflective tape 10 Tether line to secure the beacon to a liferaft life jacket boat etc Important The tether line is used to moor the EPIRB when floating in the water Do not tie lanyard to ship when installing beacon inside bracket 11 406 121 5 MHz antenna Page 3 of 25 ANNAD marine O DISTRESS Pr t Se 4 z WAI Page 4 of 25 ANNAD mar ne 5 TEST INSTRUCTIONS Test of 406 121 5 MHz frequencies It is recommended to perform a self test once a month The self test may be performed with the beacon inside its bracket or container NOTE This check shall only be conducted during the first five minutes of any UTC hour 1 Press TEST READY push button 3 for 2 seconds 2 During the test the strobe lights 5 blink the buzzer transmits an audible signal and the red programming led 7 flashes once 3 Atthe end of the test the result is displayed by green 6a or red 6b leds
22. rting nature of the system The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue purposes Fill in the owner registration card immediately on 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 MSA The original card must still be mailed to the MSA 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 MSA by letter fax or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the MSA with the information shown on the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners The MSA is the Australian Maritime Safety Authority or the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand as appropriate whose respective fax numbers are 61 2 9332 6323 Australia and 64 4 577 8041 NZ 10 6 USA Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons Failure to register the EPIRB may result in a fine Beacon registration is now available on line This is the preferred method of registration point your browser to http www beaconregistration noaa gov and follow the instructions on screen Use the EPIRB form Other Information At present NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax The registration forms are pre printed with the correct m
23. s direct access to the database on line at www 406registration com Page 14 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 10 3 Radio licence An EPIRB is a radio transmitter if you vessel has already been allocated a radio callsign then you will already have a radio licence It is recommended that you should update your licence to include details of your EPIRB 10 4 Sale or transfer EPIRBs registered in the USA Canada UK Australia and New Zealand do not normally need to be re programmed when transferred to a new vessel Simply go on line detail above and complete another registration For most other countries the EPIRB must be re programmed with either the new vessel s Maritime Mobile Station Identity MMSI or its radio callsign whichever is required by the country controlling the new vessel Since the EPIRB identity contains a country code it follows that changing the flag state of the vessel also means the EPIRB must be re programmed For details of your nearest agent either contact Kannad Marine using the details in the warranty section or visit the service section of the web site www kannadmarine com 10 5 Mandatory information for Australia and New Zealand Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons Registration of 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPIRB with the EPIRB Registration Section of the appropriate Maritime Safety Authority MSA see below is mandatory because of the global ale
24. try CFB Trenton PO Box 1000 Stn Forces Astra ON KOK 3WO Tel 1 877 406 SOS1 7671 Fax 1 877 406 FAX8 3298 Email CBR sarnet dnd ca On line registration www canadianbeaconregistry forces qc ca were available or complete the appropriate registration form with your EPIRB s identity vessels details and emergency 24 hour contact numbers Wherever possible the forms are also pre printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback number If your form does not have a mailing address contact your supplier When you have completed the form you can choose to fax it t NOAA decal must be fitted here 4 UK EPIRB Registry The Epirb Registry Falmouth MRCC Pendennis Point Castle Drive Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4WZ Tel 44 0 1326 211569 Fax 44 0 1326 319264 Email epiro mcga gov uk On line registration www mcga gov uk c4mca epirb Australian coded beacons Beacon Registration Section Australian Maritime Safety Authority GPO Box 2181 Canberra City ACT 2601 Tel 61 2 6279 5766Fax 61 2 9332 6323 On line registration www beacons amsa gov au New Zealand coded beacons Rescue Co ordination Centre New Zealand PO Box 30050 Lower Hutt 5040 Tel 64 4 577 8033 Fax 64 4 577 8041 Email 406registry maritimenz govt nz COSPAS SARSAT provide registration details for many countries use the web address www cospas sarsat org and follow the links to 406 MHz Beacons and Registration alternatively There i
25. ts a of the cover are inserted into the lugs b of the support 4 Slide the locking pin into the hole of the cover and the hole of the fastening screw of HAMMAR release system Page 10 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 8 3 SafeLink Manual Category 2 Note the mounting bracket is fitted with a magnet to avoid beacon activation water moisture when installed in its mounting bracket 8 3 1 Mounting bracket installation The mounting bracket should be installed in a clear area well known and identified so that it can be reached easily for emergency used It should be strongly fixed onto a vertical surface with 3 screws according to drilling mask hereunder 91 3 58 8x4 1 38 43 22 1 70 8x4 0 31x0 16 0 79 0 31 x 0 16 NT 406MHz 161 6 34 USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGE 111 4 37 Note dimensions are in millimeters inches in bracket Reminder The instructions plate must be fixed close to the mounting bracket Page 11 of 25 KANNAD mar ne 8 3 2 Installation of beacon into its mounting bracket AA u u Aal pa JK AR ADN WARNING us NLY DURI OF GRAVE AND IM Test only within the fi WARNING USE ONLY DURING SITUATIO NS EO OF GRAVE AN NGER e hour J ot 4 17 1 Insert the beacon into its mounting bracket 2 Insert the locking
26. urer or in some cases the distributor The identity includes a 3 digit country code This is the country that takes responsibility for storing that particular EPIRB s registration details In most cases this is the country to which the vessel is flagged The country ID programmed into your EPIRB can be found from its rear identity label You must register your EPIRB ownership detail with this authorities in this country When you activate your EPIRB in an emergency the nearest maritime search and rescue coordination centre MRCC will receive the message and decode the country code They will then access the registration database for that country and expect to find details of your vessel its radio equipment and who to contact If they fail to find this information this may slow down any rescue Page 13 of 25 ANNAD mar ne 10 2 How to register Register on line or mail it lt is usual to receive confirmation when you register USA and UK owners will also receive a Decal sticker which you must fit to the EPIRB itself The Decal is proof of registration Not having a Decal may be an offence in some countries Useful registration contacts are USA Sarsat Beacon Registration Mail or Fax to NOAA SARSAT NSOF E SP 34231 Suitland Road Suitland MD 20746 Fax No 301 817 4565 Tel 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 or 301 817 4515 On line registration www beaconregistration noaa gov Canada Beacon Registration Canadian Beacon Regis
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