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1. GPS receiver engine Centre frequency Received signal sensitivity Maximum number of satellites tracked Indication of GPS position EN 60945 RTCM 76 2002 SC110 STD V1 1 20 C to 55 C 30 C to 70 C 48 hours minimum at 20 C 11 V lithium iron disulphide 6 years from date of manufacture 5 years 406 037 MHz 1 kHz 5 W 2 dB Bi phase L Phase modulation 1 1 rads 0 1 rads 520 ms 1 GPS 440 ms 1 non GPS 50 secs 2 5 secs 121 5 MHz 3 kHz 50 mW 3 dB PERP 100 3K20A3X 1300 Hz to 350 Hz 41 5 Letter P programming option 3 Hz 1 Hz Programmable UP or DOWN Fastfind MaxG only Band L1 1 57542 GHz 175 dBW minimum 12 Visual 21 Transmit antenna Type Characteristics Receive antenna Type Characteristics External interfaces Programming interface Manual activation Self test Manual deactivation Physical characteristics Category Class Weight Length Width Buoyancy Sealing Temporary immersion Lanyard Communications Time to first transmission Typical time to alert Position accuracy Usage statement Flexible vertical tape monopole Vertically polarised omni directional Fastfind MaxG only Ceramic dielectric patch RH circular polarised gain 3 dBi nominal Infra red diode Sealed membrane switch with tamper cover Sealed membrane switch 2 manual activation 2 300 g 146 mm 78 mm Buoyant Waterproof to 5 m immersion 10 m 0 75m Spr2. 5km 3 miles and typically within 45 minutes PLBs also have a secondary homing transmitter This transmits on the 121 5 MHz internationally recognised aviation guard channel When the rescue services get close they can home in on this signal using direction finding techniques More than 22 000 lives have been saved by distress signals routed via the COSPAS SARSAT system since it was installed in 1996 For an full explanation visit the Cospas Sarsat web site http www cospas sarsat org How does your PLB work The PLB has two radio transmitters which start transmitting when you activate the PLB One transmitter operates at 406 MHz which transmits alerts via satellites The other operates at 121 5 MHz which transmits a signal which can be received by over flying aircraft and Search and Rescue homing receivers Ground stations track the satellites and process the distress signals to obtain a location of the distress The processed information is then forwarded to a Mission Control Centre where it is combined with PLB registration information and passed to a Rescue Coordination Centre which alerts the appropriate Search and Rescue authorities Successive satellite passes refine and confirm the original information PLBs with inbuilt GPS receivers determine their own geographical position and transmit it as part of the distress alert signal Locations where the sky area is obscured significantly such as under a tree canopy or in a ste
3. a GPS PLB with inbuilt GPS receiver can normally be resolved within 5 minutes and 45 minutes for a non GPS PLB The time to alert is dependant on which satellites are in view in the sky at the time of PLB activation Non GPS PLBs rely on passing orbiting satellites to determine an approximate position this can take longer and the resolved position is less accurate than can be achieved compared to a GPS PLB Why GPS PLBs GPS PLBs have been designed to enhance further the lifesaving capabilities of conventional distress beacons When a GPS PLB is activated in an emergency GPS positional information is automatically transmitted as part of the distress message The Global Positioning System GPS has an array of orbiting satellites and provides the PLB with positional information and with new positional updates occurring every 13 20 minutes The inclusion of GPS based positional information can greatly reduce the time it takes for the SAR authorities to arrive on scene When speed of response and accuracy of location are important considerations then GPS PLBs offer the best in performance oO 406MHz Beacon 5km radius 28sq mile area 1 2 hour average to respond O 406MHz Beacon with GPS 62m radius 0 03 sq mile area Under 30 minutes to respond The location of a GPS PLB can be determine to a typical positional accuracy of about 62 metres 0 03 miles within a few minutes of PLB activation and a non GPS PLB within about
4. enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to McMurdo a Division of Signature Industries 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 mcmurdo co uk Email customerservice mcmurdo co uk 25 End of Life Statement At the end of the PLBs useful life it is vital that the battery is removed from the main body of the unit to prevent false alarms False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence It is also necessary that the PLB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage Battery Removal To remove the battery turn the PLB over and undo the battery retaining screw using a flat blade screwdriver Gently prise the battery from the main unit the lanyard securing lug can be used for leverage Note that this will also release the O ring seals for the battery terminals as well as the lanyard securing lug Cover the terminals of the battery pack with sticky tape to prevent inadvertent short circuiting Disposal The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive aims to minimise any adverse impact of electronic equipment on the environment both during the product lifetime and when it becomes waste Within the European Union this legislation is mandated by Directive
5. registration form is normally packed with the PLB if you are not registering the PLB online the form should be completed and sent to the relevant national administration at the address detailed on the form Additional registration information by country Austria Point of contact Frequency Office Federal Ministry for Transport Tel 43 1 33181621 Fax 43 1 33181649 Email ernst cerny bmvit gv at Online registration n a Australia Point of contact Beacon Registration Section AUSSAR Tel 61 2 6279 5766 or 1800 406 406 Fax 61 2 9332 6323 or 1800 406 329 Email ausbeacon amsa gov au Online registration n a Belgium Point of contact IBPT Tel 32 2 2268856 Fax 32 2 2268802 Email bmr bipt be Online registration n a Canada Point of contact Canadian PLB registry Tel 1 800 727 9414 or 1 613 996 1616 Fax 1 613 996 3746 Email beacons nss gc ca Online registration http beacons nss gc ca Finland Point of contact The Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority Tel 358 9 69661 Fax 358 9 6966410 Email www www ficora fi Online registration n a France Point of contact FMCC Tel 33 5 61274636 2 Fax 33 5 61274878 Email fmcc cnes fr Online registration n a Greenland Denmark Point of contact Greenland Telecom Administration Tel 45 35430333 Fax 45 35431434 Email n a Online registration n a India Point of contact INMCC ISTRAC ISRO Tel 91 80 28371857 Fax 91 8
6. 0 28371857 Email inmcc istrac org Online registration n a Ireland Point of contact Maritime Radio Affairs Unit Tel 353 1 6782367 Fax 353 1 6783109 Email radiosurveyors transport ie Online registration n a Netherlands Point of contact Radio Communications Agency Tel 31 50 5877555 Fax 31 50 5877400 Email agentschaptelecom at ez nl www www agentschap telecom nl Online registration n a New Zealand Point of contact Rescue Co ordination Centre New Zealand Tel 64 4 577 8033 Fax 64 4 577 8041 Email 406registry maritimenz govt nz Online registration n a Norway Point of contact Post and Telecommunications Authority Tel 47 2 2824600 Fax 47 2 2824890 Email inger lise walter npt no Online registration n a Portugal Point of contact Navigation Transport Marine inspector Tel 351 21 3913529 Fax 351 21 3979794 Email n a Online registration n a South Africa Point of contact SASAR MRCC Cape Town Tel 27 21 9383310 28 Fax 27 21 9383319 Email mrcc ct samsa org za Online registration n a Sweden Point of contact MRCC Goteborg Tel 46 31 699080 Fax 46 31 648010 Email n a Online registration n a Switzerland Point of contact Federal Office of Communications Tel 41 32 3275511 Fax 41 32 3275555 Email n a Online registration n a UK Point of contact The EPIRB Registry The Maritime and Coastguard Agency Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 31926
7. 2002 96 EC and there is similar legislation in most other continents The directive applies to all electronic products such as IT household appliances portable electronics etc and imposes requirements to collect treat recover and recycle each product at its end of life Electronic end user products must also carry a WEEE label as below and recovery and recycling information has to be provided to the recycler This PLB product contains traces of lithium in the battery pack In addition it may contain lead and brominated flame retardants BFRs both in the housing material and circuit boards In keeping with the directive McMurdo strongly recommends that this PLB product and its battery pack be 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 McMurdo for advice 26 Annex 1 Registration information PLBs must be registered with a relevant national authority Some administrations allow for on line registration or require a completed registration application form to be submitted by letter or FAX General information related to PLB registration requirements around the World is published by the Cospas Sarsat organisation Some administrations now allow direct registration using the Cospas Sarsat website online IBIRD registration database Further information can be found on line here www cospas sarsat org A
8. 4 Email epiro mcga gov uk Online registration www mcga gov uk c4mca epirb USA Point of contact United States 406 MHz beacon registration database system Tel 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 Fax 301 568 8649 Online registration www beaconregistration noaa gov New Zealand Point of contact Rescue Co ordination Centre New Zealand Tel 64 4 577 8033 Fax 64 4 577 8041 Email 406registry maritimenz govt nz Online registration n a Portugal Point of contact Navigation Transport Marine inspector Tel 351 21 3913529 Fax 351 21 3979794 Email n a Online registration n a 29 Annex 2 Quick user card detail Fastfind PLBs mcmurdo PersonalLocator Beacons j j Ss DA i SE _ tt N 1 Open the cover 2 Tear offthe red plastic tab 3 Press the red buttonfor 2 seconds REMEMBER Even ifyou are under tree cover without a GPS signal the orbiting satellites should detect your PLB and raise an alert It may take In an emergency longer butit should still work IF YOU MH Keep the PLB flat with the HAVE TESTED THEPLBAND IT HAS antenna pointing to the sky PASSED SELF TEST race er pee ee eee Refer to Fastfind User Guide for full operating view of the sky for the GPS instructions and legal statement where fitted to function efficiently Do not hold the antenna Do not cover the GPS antenna Keep the PLB away from large metal objects eg autos Donotsubmergethe antenna 30 McMurdo A Division of S
9. NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE McMurdo will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall McMurdo 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 question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim McMurdo shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at McMurdo s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price McMurdo 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 shall only be liable where other loss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit McMurdo s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence This warranty is to be interpreted under English law All
10. also contained in the product owner manuals BS EN ISO 9001 Registered in England No 2800561 Registered Office Tom Cribb Road Thamesmead London SE28 OBH United Kingdom VAT No GB 626 3127 57 85 802 Iss 1 Page 2 of 2 24 Product Warranty McMurdo is a brand operated by Signature Industries Limited Subject to the provisions set out below McMurdo warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase McMurdo 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 s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by McMurdo misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdo or an Approved Service Agent for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by McMurdo in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to McMurdo 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 FIT
11. always know were they are going Carrying your PLB The standard belt bag provides a convenient way to carrying the PLB hands free Fit the bag to your belt Invert the PLB and place in the bag with the lanyard uppermost To prevent loss of the PLB attach the free end of the lanyard clip securely to your clothing or belt Divers can purchase the optional PLB dive canister turned from solid marine grade aluminium and pressure tested to 150m 500ft PLB Belt Bag PLB dive canister option the ultimate protection for your PLB tested to a depth of 150m 12 Satellite Distress Beacons explained Satellite Distress Beacons such as Personal Locator Beacons PLBs are used to alert search and rescue services in the event of an emergency They do this by transmitting a coded message on the international 406 MHz distress frequency which is relayed via satellites and earth stations to the nearest rescue co ordination centre COSPAS SARSAT System Overview 7 D SEARCH amp RESCUE 3 a SAELE LOCAL USER F TERMINAL MISSION CONTROL CENTER DISTRESS CALL UTILIZING EMERGENCY BEACON Emergency ii a ae p Pj aifi Heyg m N T SED id R RES UINETION a NTER System graphics courtesy of COSPAS SARSAT Cospas Sarsat explained The Cospas Sarsat satellite system has global coverage that provides a typical time to alert notification of between approximately 3 and 45 minutes The geographical location of
12. arch and Rescue services deliberate misuse of the PLB could result in penalty A CAUTION The PLB and battery pack contain no user serviceable parts Do not dismantle the PLB or the battery pack Z CAUTION The battery pack contains lithium batteries Do not attempt to recharge the battery under any circumstances Do not incinerate puncture deform or short circuit Dispose of spent battery packs safely and in accordance with local waste disposal regulations Refer to End of Life Statement CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the PLB as some solvents can damage the case material CAUTION Radio licensing the PLB 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 AN WARNING The PLB is a radio transmitter which emits radio frequency radiation when activated Because of the low power levels used and the intermittency of these transmissions PLBs should not expose users to RF energy in excess of safe limits However it is advisable not to handle the antenna while the unit is transmitting Disclaimer McMurdo is a brand name operated by Signature Industries Limited 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 notic
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14. d examine for any signs of damage to the outer case After use not activated Clean the outer case with fresh water wipe dry and examine for any damage Store in a cool dry place until next needed self test the PLB monthly Z CAUTION Avoid using chemical solvents to clean the PLB as some solvents can damage the case material After activation The antenna must be re wound see below Z WARNING The battery will be partly or fully run down and must be replaced Inadvertent antenna deployment If the red anti tamper seal is defeated then the antenna will automatically deploy Re winding of the antenna and fitting of a new anti tamper seal can only be done by a McMurdo authorised service station For safe transportation wrap the antenna around the body of the PLB and fix in place with adhesive tape Do not close or fold the flip up lid over the top of the deployed antenna as this may damage the antenna NOTE Antenna re winding will incur a service charge A CAUTION never attempt to re coil the antenna Method of taping antenna Service Battery packs flip cover and lanyard are user replaceable The main body of the PLB has no user serviceable parts A list of McMurdo dealers and Service Agents is located on the McMurdo web site www mcmurdo co uk Spare Parts Battery pack Class 2 20 C 85 763 020 Replacement belt bag 85 736 004 Max replacement flip cover 85 877 001 MaxG replacement flip cover 85 877 002 Replacemen
15. e anti tamper cover to locate the Test OFF button Hold down the Test OFF button for 10 seconds red ON indicator light will illuminate TO TEST UALL Self test pass is indicated by 3 flashes of the green indicator light and the alarm buzzer will sound e A failed self test is indicated by 3 flashes of the red ON indicator light e The PLB will switch off once the self test has finished Self test e Release the button and close the flip top lid 8 Important While self testing keep your fingers away from the top of the PLB as the close proximity of any objects can affect the results of the self test If the self test still fails repeat it and if the problem persists remove the PLB from use and contact your service dealer for advice Getting the best from the PLB General use Once activated position the PLB so that the antenna is pointing straight up towards the sky so that it has the best all around view of the sky The position of the COSPAS SARSAT satellites can affect when an alert signal is received Careful positioning so that the maximum amount of sky is in view will produce the optimum performance Get the best from GPS PLBs Position the PLB so that the antenna is pointing skyward and the GPS zone is clear of any obstructions Do not obstruct the area marked GPS Zone on top of the PLB The PLB should be positioned to have the clearest possible view of the sky obstructions such as tree cover deep can
16. e 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 Signature Industries 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 Quick start checklist Emergency operation Do Don t ie br eg Open the flip cover Tear off the red plastic tab Press and hold the red button for 2 seconds Register the PLB with the National Authority Learn how to activate and position the PLB in an emergency Check that the battery is in date Self test the PLB once a month Activate the PLB unless there is a genuine emergency Allow the GPS ZONE to become covered clearly marked on the front of the PLB case Handle the antenna Introduction Thank you for purchasing your McMurdo Fastfind Max or MaxG Personal Location Beacon PLB The Max range are the very latest state of the art McMurdo PLBs manufactured by Signature Industries Limited When carrying a Fastfind Max you will enjoy the reassurance of having a PLB as a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world Whether alone or in a group on holiday or at work enjoying your sport or hobby if you ever find yourself in a remote ar
17. ea without any other form of emergency communication on land at sea or in the air the Fastfind Max comes into its own Once activated the Fastfind Max transmits a unique identification signal via the COSPAS SARSAT satellite system Provided the PLB has a clear view of the sky its location can be determined anywhere on the earth s surface Details of the PLB alert will quickly be passed to regional SAR search and rescue authorities Keeping your PLB Registration details up to date is critical to ensure a quick and appropriate SAR response is sent to your rescue The Fastfind MaxG has an inbuilt Global Positioning System GPS navigation receiver Once activated in an emergency GPS positional information is automatically transmitted as part of the distress message The inclusion of GPS based positional information can greatly reduce the time it takes for the SAR authorities to arrive on scene Should your have any questions or require advice regarding McMurdo products our website frequently asked questions is a good place to start From the web site you can also leave a message for our customer service team visit www mcmurdo co uk Preparing the PLB for use Carefully unpack the carton and check the contents Carton contents list PLB with attached battery and Lanyard Belt bag User manual User card Registration paper work Confirm that the battery expiry date shown on the rear of the battery pack is in date for the duratio
18. ep sided canyon may result in delays in GPS position fixing In extreme circumstance the PLB may fail 14 completely to get a valid GPS position If this happens the GPS PLB fails safe and does not transmit an inaccurate position but instead sends information to indicate that no position is available Location of the PLB without GPS position information is dependent on the orbiting satellite system just like with a non GPS PLB PLBs have a secondary 121 5 MHz homing transmitter This transmits on the 121 5 MHz internationally recognised aviation guard channel If an aircraft hears an activated beacon it will often make a report to the aviation authority which will pass this information to the Rescue Coordination Centre When the rescue services get close they can home in on the 121 5 MHz signal using direction finding techniques Registration and Licensing Each PLB has a unique digital identity this is the 15 digit hexadecimal number printed on the programming information label located on the back of the PLB visible only when the battery pack is removed It is also pre printed on the registration form included with each new PLB and a copy of the programming information label is usually placed on the first page of this product user manual The PLB must be registered with a relevant national authority A part completed registration form is normally packed in with the PLB were required this should be completed and sent to the releva
19. every 3 5 seconds in sequence with the red indicator light SFS SS a 3 5 seconds 3 5 seconds GPS position acquired GREEN and RED indicator lights long flash in sequence once every 50 seconds to indicate each 406 MHz transmission containing a valid GPS position E E mummy CSeconds meen Transmission with valid GPS position After 4 hours without a valid GPS position fix the GREEN light will go out completely 50 seconds BEER Fer GPS position lost Activation button Green light flashes when GPS position is good Red light Self test OFF button GPS PLB controls MaxG Self test International regulations require that Self testing of the PLB should only be carried out in the first five minutes of any hour Self test verifies operation of the PLB by checking key features including battery voltage and 406 MHz and 121 5 MHz alert transmitters Important Each self test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack Unnecessary testing of the PLB may subsequently 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 across the 5 year battery lifetime To operate self test use the Test OFF button located under the flexible handle of the red anti tamper cover e Open the flip top lid Do NOT pull off the red anti tamper cover e Slide a finger under the flexible handle of th
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21. ignature Industries 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 mcmurdo co uk Website www mcmurdo co uk 85 902 880 Iss 1
22. mcmurdo Fasttind MaxG amp Fasttind Max Personal Location Beacon User manual Notices to Purchasers Personal Location Beacons PLB must be registered with the appropriate National Authority Failure to register your PLB could delay a Search and Rescue SAR response and maybe un lawful Your PLBs Stick copy unique Programming identification label here information WARNING A PLB should only be activated in situations of grave and imminent danger to life Misuse or false activation is unlawful and could result in a penalty Important PLBs are intended for use within the maritime aviation and land environments where permitted by national administrations When activated the PLB sends an emergency alert to the COSPAS SARSAT satellite system The time taken for the alert to be processed is dependant upon the extent of satellite system coverage at that time and any overhead obstruction that could impair the signal path to the satellite The actual time to rescue in an emergency will be dependant upon the performance of all factors within the SAR Search and Rescue system and as such is outside the control of McMurdo Applicability of this manual Fastfind Max and MaxG build standard February 2008 This manual is applicable to both the Fastfind Max amp MaxG models The MaxG has an inbuilt GPS receiver consequently any references to GPS and the GPS system will only apply to the MaxG model Contents Safety MOUCES sero
23. n of intended use Check that the outside of the PLB is undamaged and that the flip top lid cover is present Lift the flip top lid and confirm that the anti tamper seal is intact Self test the PLB following the instructions detailed in the self test section A self test pass indication verifies that the PLB is ready for use Always carry the PLB securely so it is close at hand in the event of an emergency Securely attach the PLB lanyard clip to clothing or life vest 3 Handling false alerts If the PLB has been accidentally activated or if rescue has been effected before arrival of the rescue services e Only switch off the PLB when instructed to do so by the rescue services or authorities e Attempt to contact the rescue services coastguard or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert PLB antenna deployed Emergency Operation Anti tamper cover seal Flip top lid GPS ZONE do not cover Fastfind MaxG Activation button Green light Red light Self test OFF button PLB controls Max Emergency Operation Important ONLY pull the red anti tamper seal in an emergency 1 Raise the flip up lid to expose the red anti tamper cover Once opened the flip up lid can be pulled off the PLB and discarded if necessary 2 Grasp the handle part of the red anti tamper cover and pull sharply away from the PLB body This uncovers the START ON button The antenna will spring into an up
24. nt national administration at the address detailed on the registration form If your form does not have a registration address contact your supplier for further advice Annex 1 Contains further important information regarding registration of the PLB Registration decal It is usual to receive confirmation after you have correctly registered the PLB Some administrations USA UK will send you a registration decal sticker which must be attached to the PLB as shown below Registration decal o _ DE a i _ Typical decal being fitted i COSPAS g ss o meas ARSA EXP DATE od ADCEQSBaLOUW USL WARNING Do not attempt to fit the decal in any other position as this could interfere with the battery seal or with the operation of the PLB Radio transmitter Licence requirements The PLB is a radio transmitter some administration require that the user holds a valid radio licence to cover its ownership and use Radio Licensing regulations vary from nation to nation Your supplier should be able to offer advice regarding any local licensing requirements in your country of residence or you should contact your national communications licensing authority directly Note for US PLB owners A Radio Licence is not required to own or operate a PLB within the confines of the USA 16 Service and Maintenance Before use Check the PLB monthly check the battery expiry date has not expired run self test an
25. right position as soon as the anti tamper cover is removed CAUTION Spring action antenna deployment tilt the PLB away from your face when pulling the anti tamper seal to deploy the antenna 3 Press and hold the ON button for at least 2 seconds The RED ON indicator light will turn on An audible alarm buzzer will start to sound 4 After 2 minutes has elapsed the RED ON indicator light will start to slowly flash indicating that the PLB has started transmitting emergency alerts The PLB will continue to transmit alerts for a minimum of 48 hours 406 MHz transmissions are announced by a long flash of the GREEN indicator light once every 50 seconds and the sounding of the audible alarm buzzer Lift flip cover and Pull anti tamper cover to deploy the antenna push and hold ON button to activate the PLB Important After the PLB is switched ON the first emergency transmission is delayed for 2 minutes This delay allows time to switch the PLB off in the event of accidental activation before a false alert is transmitted Switching off an active PLB Press and hold the OFF button for a minimum of 5 seconds until the indicator lights go off and the alarm buzzer stops sounding Emergency Operation with GPS Fastfind MaxG When the PLB is first activated the inbuilt GPS receiver will attempt to acquire a valid geographical position fix Once a GPS position fix is acquired the GREEN indicator light will start to flash once
26. surface with the antenna pointing up towards the sky and with the maximum amount of sky possible in view Vehicles Because of the shielding effect the PLB probably will not operate effectively when inside a vehicle It is best placed outside on the roof hood or trunk 10 On the move If on the move take care to keep the PLB flat with the antenna pointing skyward Using the PLB on land The PLB should be placed to have the clearest possible view of the sky Make sure the PLB does not become covered by drifting material eg snow sand Keep it flat with the antenna pointing upwards Do not stand over the PLB Try to move the PLB into a clearing and out of thick tree cover 11 It is ESSENTIAL that you register your PLB Registration helps reduce the number of false alarms and hoax calls and so makes the rescue service more efficient It is important to update your registration details if your address or 24 hour contact details ever change On receipt of a PLB alert the SAR organization will firstly try to check that the registered owner of the PLB has not accidentally activated the beacon To do this they will try to confirm the approximate location by calling the 24 hour contact number filed at the time the PLB was registered You should always ensure that your 24 hour contact details are up to date and that they know where you are likely to be located For the same reason if you ever lend your PLB to anybody you should
27. t lanyard 85 769 Deactivation The PLB may be completely deactivated by removing the battery pack Important When the battery pack is removed the PLB is no longer fully environmentally sealed and should not be subjected to water Battery Pack The battery pack is easily user replaceable Battery packs provide a minimum of 48 hours continuous operation at a minimum temperature of 20 C 4 F and maximum of 55 C 131 F The battery may safely be stored in temperatures up to 70 C 158 F CAUTION this product should only ever be fitted with a 20 C Class 2 Battery Pack McMurdo Part No 85 763 020 CAUTION Never attempt to recharge the battery Pack 18 How to assemble your PLB Fitting the battery Take care when fitting the battery It forms part of the sealing system of the PLB so it is important to follow the instructions exactly Each replacement battery pack has new O rings which should be replaced when the battery is changed 1 Fit the two O rings to the battery connectors as shown below 2 Clip the battery pack into the PLB then push the battery pack into place Take care that the O rings stay in place oF Ar d Fa a3 e s 2 FS gs fo a 2 4 gt gt s FF gt fg gt F A s g s S 3 Fit the battery screw block lanyard securing tag It is essential that the screw block is fitted as it forms part of the PLB sealing system O rings fi
28. to the products which fall within Class 2 11 CE 01910 Issued on behalf of McMurdo a Division of Signature Industries Ltd fi ae N Wire Signed re sd Name N Jordan Title Engineering Manager Date 13 02 2008 See overleaf for technical information Page 1 of 2 23 Technical Construction File Name of Notified Body consulted Marine Approvals QinetiQ No 0191 Address of Notified Body ively Road Farnborough GU14 OLX UK Statement of Opinion gt QQ RTTE 04 08 01 Dated 12 February 2008 Radio Test Suite and standards applied Whereas harmonised standards for these products do not exist then essential requirements of Article 3 1 a 3 1 b 3 2 and 3 3 e of Directive 1999 5 EC have been met by approval of the 406MHz beacon by COSPAS SARSAT to Type Approval Standard C S T 007 and by additional measurements performed by an accredited test house which are documented in the following test reports from TUV Product service Fareham Hampshire UK 406 037 MHz beacon testing 75901815 01 amp 02 121 5 MHz beacon testing 75901815 03 EMC testing 75901815 04 Environmental testing SX608213 ATTENTION The attention of the specifier purchaser installer or user is drawn to special measures and limitations to use which must be observed when the product is taken into service to maintain compliance with the above directive Details of these special methods and limitations to use are available on request and are
29. tted to battery connectors Battery retaining screw z o Battery screw block must be fitted A even if the lanyard is not required lt lanyard removed for clarity 4 Fit the screw to retain the battery pack and tighten until resistance is felt then turn the screw one 360 additional turn torque setting 25 cNm 5 Perform a self test see page 11 If the PLB does not pass the self test repeat it once If the PLB still does not pass the self test contact McMurdo or your dealer for further advice Technical Specifications Part Number 85 880 001A Fastfind Max PLB retail pack Part Number 85 890 001A Fatfind MaxG GPS PLB retail pack S4mm 20 Fastfind Max and Fastfind MaxG Specification General Approved to COSPAS SARSAT T 007 Class 2 TAC 184 Internationally type approved a list of current type approvals is held in the Fastfind Max section of the McMurdo web site www mcmurdo co uk Complies with relevant clauses Operating temperature range Storage temperature range Operational life Class 2 Battery type Class 2 Battery expiry Typical in service battery life Electrical 406 037 MHz transmitter Frequency Output power Data encoding Modulation Transmission time Repetition period 121 5 MHz transmitter Frequency Output power Transmit duty cycle Modulation format Modulation frequency sweep Modulation duty cycle Morse code modulation Sweep repetition rate Sweep direction
30. ung Kevlar with belt clip 2 minutes LEOSAR 45 minutes GEOSAR 5 minutes Fastfind Max 5 Km radius Fastfind MaxG 62 m radius PLBs are intended for use within the maritime aviation and land environments where permitted by national administrations This PLB is not an ELT or an EPIRB and does not meet the regulatory requirements for an ELT or an EPIRB This PLB is buoyant but is not required to float in an upright position 22 Declaration of Conformity Silver Point m cm U rdo Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire UK PO3 5PB Int 44 0 23 9262 3900 www memurdo co uk EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The following products comply with the EU Directive 1999 5 EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and satisfy all the technical regulations applicable The assessment has been carried out in accordance with Annex IV of the above Directive Products covered by this Declaration Product Type 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon Models McMurdo Fastfind Fastfind Plus McMurdo Fastfind Max Fastfind MaxG Intended usage of products PLBs are intended for use within the maritime aviation and land environments where permitted by national administrations certify that products described above have been tested to the radio suite overleaf and comply with the essential requirements in Articles 3 1 a 3 1 b 3 2 and 3 3 e of the R amp TTE Directive The following conformity mark will be applied
31. yons ravines caves overhangs and shadowing objects can block out the view of GPS satellites and may inhibit GPS signals from reaching the PLB Even if the GPS PLB initially fails to acquire a valid GPS position the first alert message will still be transmitted within 2 minutes of activation The PLBs position will be determined as if it was a standard PLB without GPS Using the PLB afloat The PLB is totally waterproof but is not designed to operate when floating on the surface of the water It is buoyant and will not sink if dropped into water if possible keep it out of the water when in use place it high up on your PFD lifejacket or chest and clear of any wave wash Any trapped water should be removed periodically by shaking the PLB Aboard a liferaft The principle is to give the PLB as clear a view of the sky as possible whilst keeping it flat If the raft is full it may be necessary to elevate the PLB or hold it outside the liferaft canopy Attach the lanyard to your clothing so in the event of separation from the life raft the PLB will stay with you Aboard ship Operate the PLB on deck position it to have the clearest possible view of the sky Lay it flat on the deck with the antenna pointing up towards the sky Aviation The PLB is not designed for activation aboard an aircraft although they are often used as an additional carry off safety device Take care not to place the PLB in the shadow of the aircraft Lay it on a flat
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