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Contents
1 - Notices .................................................................................2
1.1 - Safety warnings..................................................................2
1.2 - General notices ..................................................................2
2 - About your AIS SART .........................................................5
2.1 - About AIS ...........................................................................5
2.2 - What's in the box................................................................6
2.3 - AIS SART overview............................................................8
3 - Installation ...........................................................................9
3.1 - Installing the mounting bracket ..........................................9
4 - Operation ...........................................................................12
4.1 - Activating the AIS SART ..................................................12
4.2 - Deploying the AIS SART..................................................13
4.3 - Deactivating the AIS SART ..............................................15
4.4 - Testing the AIS SART ......................................................15
5 - Battery information ...........................................................18
5.1 - Battery replacement .........................................................18
5.2 - Transport..........................................................................18
5.3 - Disposal ...........................................................................18
6 - Troubleshooting................................................................19
7 - Specification......................................................................20
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Summary of Contents for jotron AIS SART
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
4.2 - Deploying the AIS SART..........13 4.3 - Deactivating the AIS SART ..........15 4.4 - Testing the AIS SART ............15 4.5 - Display of AIS SART messages on other equipment..16 5 - Battery information ............18 5.1 - Battery replacement ............18 5.2 - Transport................18... -
Page 2: Notices
Replace the battery before the expiry date shown on the AIS SART. This is essential to ensure the AIS SART will operate for the required duration in an emergency situation. - Page 3 RF emissions notice Caution: The AIS SART generates and radiates radio frequency electromagnetic energy. This equipment must be installed and operated according to the instructions contained in this manual. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and / or malfunction of the AIS SART.
- Page 4 Notices FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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Page 5: About Your Ais Sart
• AIS SART. An AIS SART is an emergency transmitter intended for use on vessels and life rafts. The AIS SART acts as a ‘locating device’ to assist search and rescue services in locating a liferaft or vessel in distress. When activated the AIS SART regularly transmits its GPS position in a specific emergency message to all other AIS devices in the area. -
Page 6: What's In The Box
What’s in the box Figure 1 shows the items included with your AIS SART purchase. The following sections give a brief overview of each item. Please ensure all items are present and if any of the items are not present contact your dealer. - Page 7 The Telescopic mounting pole can be used to mount the AIS SART 1 metre above sea level when deployed on a life raft. Lanyard The lanyard can be used to attach the AIS SART to the canopy of a life raft, or otherwise secure the AIS SART when deployed. AIS SART The main AIS SART unit.
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Page 8: Ais Sart Overview
About your AIS SART AIS SART overview The main features of the AIS SART are identified in Figure 2. Lanyard attachment point Position of VHF antenna Activation cover Activation button Status indicator Test button Position of GPS antenna 1 metre mark... -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installation The AIS SART can be installed on a vessel or lifeboat using the supplied mounting bracket. Alternatively the AIS SART can be stored in the supplied kit bag and kept in an abandon ship bag. The AIS SART is fully waterproof and designed for use in the marine environment, however it is recommended that the AIS SART is installed in a protected location. - Page 10 Installation Figure 3 Attaching the AIS SART to the mounting bracket Page 10...
- Page 11 Installation 80 mm Figure 4 Dimensions for bracket mounting holes 100 mm 100 mm Figure 5 AIS SART overall dimensions Page 11...
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Page 12: Operation
Operation Operation An AIS SART is an emergency beacon and should only be activated when there is imminent danger to life. Misuse could endanger other lives and may result in a penalty. Activating the AIS SART Activate the AIS SART before deploying it on the telescopic pole or lanyard. -
Page 13: Deploying The Ais Sart
AIS SART is active with or without GPS position available. Note that when initially activated it can take several minutes to obtain an initial GPS position fix. If a GPS position fix is not obtained the AIS SART should be relocated to give the GPS antenna a clear view of the sky. - Page 14 Operation Figure 9 Attaching the telescopic mounting pole to the AIS SART Page 14...
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Page 15: Deactivating The Ais Sart
AIS SART more frequently. Carry out the following steps to test the AIS SART: Remove the AIS SART from the bracket or bag and move to an outdoor location with a clear view of the sky. Do not hold the AIS SART in the location marked over the internal GPS antenna. -
Page 16: Display Of Ais Sart Messages On Other Equipment
In active mode the text messages contain the text “SART ACTIVE” whilst in test mode the text messages contain the text “SART TEST”. Display on Class A AIS transceiver The display of an AIS SART on Class A AIS transceivers is dependent on the age of the Class A transceiver and / or the equipment standard it complies with. - Page 17 ECS for further information on display of AIS SART position reports and text messages. Display on ECS / ECDIS The display of an AIS SART on ECS / ECDIS equipment is dependent on the age of the equipment and the standard it complies with. •...
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Page 18: Battery Information
The battery must be replaced before the expiry date. Replacement is vital to ensure that the battery has sufficient capacity to operate the AIS SART for the required 96 hours in an emergency situation. The battery must be replaced by an authorised dealer and is not user replaceable. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
The AIS SART does not pass the self test • A successful self test is reliant on the AIS SART being able to obtain a GPS position fix. Please ensure that the AIS SART is outdoors and has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky overhead. -
Page 20: Specification
Specification Specification Parameter Value Dimensions (AIS SART only) 384mm x 68mm (max. diameter) Dimensions (Max. stowed in bracket) 100 x 100 x 384mm (L x W x H) Weight (AIS SART only) 330g Weight (stowed in bracket) 650g Operating temperature range -20°C to +55°C...
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