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- Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
- Page 3 PLB1 USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN CASE OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER • PULL THE ANTENNA OUT FROM THE BODY TO ITS FULL EXTENT USING THE BLACK TAB. • LIFT THE FLAP UP • PRESS THE ON KEY FOR ONE SECOND TO ACTIVATE THE BEACON.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PLB1 USER MANUAL Contents GENERAL ........................5 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy..............5 Warnings ........................5 COSPAS/SARSAT System ................... 5 PLB1 OVERVIEW ......................6 Operation ........................7 Activation........................7 Deactivation ........................ 8 False Alerts......................... 8 Testing ...........................9 Beacon test ......................... 9 GPS test........................10 Appendix ........................ -
Page 5: General
THIS PLB WILL NOT FLOAT, unless fitted with a flotation pouch. The PLB1 is not designed and intended for operation while floating in water. Please hold above the water when activated. Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the guidance in this manual may result in loss of warranty. -
Page 6: Plb1 Overview
PLB1 USER MANUAL PLB1 OVERVIEW Antenna rewind knob Antenna pull grip Strobe light Indicator LED ON key (under flap) TEST key (under flap) Lift up flap Lanyard fixing (on rear of case) The PLB is supplied with a clear label to protect the UIN information on the rear of the product. -
Page 7: Operation
MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Ensure that your PLB1 is always fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time is used in a real emergency. -
Page 8: Deactivation
PLB1 USER MANUAL Deactivation To deactivate your PLB after use or if it is accidentally activated, press the ON key for one second until the indicator LED flashes red twice, then release. Rewind the antenna using the knob on the top of the PLB. -
Page 9: Testing
Pull antenna out fully before commencing the test. Retract the antenna after the test. To test your PLB1 is functioning correctly, press and hold the TEST key. The red LED will come on to indicate the switch is depressed, followed by the red LED flashing rapidly. The switch may now be released. -
Page 10: Gps Test
PLB1 USER MANUAL GPS test WARNING: AS TESTING THE GPS RECEIVER EXPENDS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ENERGY DO NOT TEST THE GPS OPERATION MORE THAN ONCE A YEAR. TESTING THE GPS RECEIVER IS LIMITED TO10 TESTS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE BATTERY, AFTER THIS THE GPS TEST WILL FAIL TO ACTIVATE. -
Page 11: Appendix
PLB by removing the case lid. The case screws are covered by the top label. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local waste regulations. Please note that the PLB1 is not user serviceable and removing the lid will invalidate the warranty. -
Page 12: Specifications
PLB1 USER MANUAL Specifications 406MHz Transmitter Frequency ......................406.040 MHz ±1KHz Output Power ......................... 5W Typical Modulation ....................Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk ............................(16K0G1D) Encoding ......................... Biphase L Rate ............................400 bps 121.5MHz Transmitter Frequency ........................121.5 MHz Output Power ......................25-100mW PEP Modulation ..................... -
Page 13: Approvals
PLB1 USER MANUAL Approvals 5.6.1 European Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Ocean Signal Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type rescueME PLB1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. See http://oceansignal.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/PLB1_RED_DofC.pdf 5.6.2 Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace faulty product free of charge excluding the cost of shipping. Proof of purchase shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchaser. All claims shall be made in writing to Ocean Signal or an approved service dealer. - Page 15 PLB1 USER MANUAL Version 01.03 23/10/2017...
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