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- Page 1 User Manual E101V Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (Including Float Free VDR memory capsule) English...
- 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.
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Page 3: In Case Of Emergency
E101V USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY Use only in Situations of Grave or Imminent Danger • For Manual Activation • Remove the EPIRB from the housing • Make sure the antenna is folded out fully vertical • Break off the protective cover •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Warnings ........................5 Operating Mode ......................5 COSPAS/SARSAT System .................... 6 Installation ............................6 VDR Installation ......................7 EPIRB Installation ......................8 E101V OVERVIEW ..........................9 OPERATION ............................10 Manual Release and Activation ................. 10 Deactivation........................ 11 False Alerts ........................ 11 TESTING ............................12 Beacon test ........................ -
Page 5: General
The SafeSea range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically designed for compact size and ease of operation. The E101V is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) with an integrated VDR memory capsule. It is intended as a float free memory capsule meeting the requirements of IMO Resolution MSC.333(90). -
Page 6: Cospas/Sarsat System
Centres (RCCs), Search and Rescue Points of Contacts (SPOCs) and other MCCs. Installation The E101V should be mounted where it is easily accessible in an emergency. Do not mount the EPIRB closer than 1 metre to any steering compass as this may affect the accuracy of the compass. -
Page 7: Vdr Installation
The E101V Float Free Capsule connects to the Main VDR system via a dedicated Ethernet connection. Please consult the VDR manufacturers User and Installation Manuals for further details of integration of the E101V with the VDR. The cable from the E101V housing should be connected as described below. The E101V memory capsule is completely isolated from the EPIRB battery and must be connected to either the ships supply (10.8-... -
Page 8: Epirb Installation
E101V USER MANUAL • Pass the cable from the ship’s network through the gland of the mating half and connect to the RJ45 connector as shown for POE or ship’s supply options. • Connect the two cables through the joiner and mate the waterproof cable housing together. -
Page 9: E101V Overview
E101V USER MANUAL E101V OVERVIEW Grappling loops Strobe lights Test switch Break off protective tab Interlock switch Indicator LED Activation switch * The lanyard on the rear of the EPIRB is provided to attach the EPIRB to the life raft or your person, once it is activated. -
Page 10: Operation
MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Ensure that your E101V is always fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time when used in a real emergency. -
Page 11: Deactivation
E101V USER MANUAL • During operation the green LED will flash once every five seconds while the GPS is turned on and obtaining a fix. Once a fix is obtained, the green LED will flash quickly three times. • Each time a 406MHz transmission is made the LED will flash quickly five times; green for transmission with a GPS position and red for a transmission without a position. -
Page 12: Testing
EPIRB during an emergency. Beacon test To test your E101V is functioning correctly, Rotate and hold the grey test key for one second. The red LED will come on to indicate the switch is depressed, followed by the red LED flashing rapidly, indicating test mode is activated. -
Page 13: Gps Test
E101V 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 to 12 tests over the lifetime of the battery, after this the GPS test will fail to activate. -
Page 14: Appendix
EPIRB by removing the case lid. The case screws are covered by the top labels. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local waste regulations. Please note that the E101V is not user serviceable and removing the lid will invalidate the warranty. - Page 15 - the expiry date is marked on the HRU and on the front of the housing. If this date has been reached then the HRU must be replaced with an Ocean Signal HR1E, failure to do so may result in the HRU not operating correctly during an emergency situation.
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Page 16: Specifications
E101V 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 (PERP) ...................... 40mW±2dB Modulation .................... -
Page 17: Approvals
E101V USER MANUAL Approvals 6.7.1 Marine Equipment Directive The E101V is approved under the EU Marine Equipment Directive 96/98/EC as amended under Annex A.1/5.6. 6.7.2 Industry Canada Approval This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. -
Page 18: 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 19 E101V USER MANUAL Version 00.30 7/4/2016...
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