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Marine Rescue Technologies Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual

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Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual
(General Purpose, WF, ATEX, HT, Dive)
790000029_Sea Marshall AU9 UserManual Version: 2.8_20162107 July 2016
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  • Page 1 Manufacturer and distributor of global leading Man Overboard Solutions from Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual (General Purpose, WF, ATEX, HT, Dive) 790000029_Sea Marshall AU9 UserManual Version: 2.8_20162107 July 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Table of Contents I Introduction II Glossary of Terms & Acronyms III Warnings & Safety Information IV Sea Marshall AU9 Overview 1 Sea Marshall AU9 Features 2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison V Sea Marshall AU9 Operation...

  • Page 3: I Introduction

    Using your Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manual prior to using the Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time. To operate correctly, the Sea Marshall AU9 should be professionally fitted to an MRT approved SOLAS rated PFD by a service centre authorised by MRT.

  • Page 4: Glossary Of Terms & Acronyms

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 • Glossary of Terms & Acronyms Automatic Identification System: Automatic tracking system used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites.

  • Page 5: Warnings & Safety Information

    • Warnings & Safety Information WARNINGS: • The Sea Marshall AU9 is not an EPIRB and its emergency transmissions are not detected by orbiting satellites. The device is a short range Personal Locating Device (PLD), which uses 121.5MHz Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques.
  • Page 6 Inspect the device periodically for signs of wear and tear, visible cracks or other damage. The Sea Marshall AU9 could save your life, treat it with respect at all times. MRT Ltd. © 2014...

  • Page 7: Sea Marshall Au9 Overview

    Sea Marshall AU9 Overview This user manual provides all the information required to operate and test the Sea Marshall AU9 PLD. The Sea Marshall AU9 transmits on the 121.5MHz search and rescue (SAR) frequency and can be used to locate a man overboard using a 121.5MHz receiver such as the MRT...
  • Page 8 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Sea Marshall AU9 Product Range There are five versions of the Sea Marshall AU9 available for different marine operating environments. This manual is applicable to all these versions. AU9: General Purpose • 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion) •...
  • Page 9 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 AU9-HT: Helicopter Transit • 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion) • 40 second fail safe auto-override • Manual activation • LED strobe on antenna • Automatic low battery warning indicator • 100mW power output •...

  • Page 10: Sea Marshall Au9 Features

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 IV.1 • Sea Marshall AU9 Features Sea Marshall AU9 Front ANTENNA. AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR. Product name. ACTIVATION BUTTON GUARD. SWITCH RESTRAINER. Front label. BASE CAP (hinged, not separate). AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR. ARMING SWITCH.
  • Page 11 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 12 Operation instructions (rear label) Sea Marshall AU9 Rear Note: The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version PLD has no round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON and the rear label instructions are different. AU9-D Front AU9-D Rear...

  • Page 12: Sea Marshall Au9 Range Comparison

    IV.2 • Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison The Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X and AU9-HT transmit 100mW 121.5MHz signals. The Sea Marshall AU9-WF and AU9-D transmit 500mW signals. The 100mW version has approximately half the tracking range of the 500mW version.
  • Page 13 WARNING: The tracking ranges displayed are the results from tests were the receiver antenna was correctly installed at the recommended height and the Sea Marshall AU9 was correctly fitted into a PFD. Wearing the device in any other manner will reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below those displayed.

  • Page 14: Sea Marshall Au9 Operation

    WARNING: When the Sea Marshall AU9 is fitted inside a PFD instead of a purpose-built sMRT pouch, DO NOT unzip the main PFD zip. Use the Sea Marshall AU9 access point zip in the life jacket to prepare the device for use. The Sea Marshall AU9 should only be used in an emergency.
  • Page 15 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Lift the RUBBER O-RING up and over the ARMING SWITCH. Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the [READY] position until it clicks into place and ensure the RUBBER O-RING is positioned in the gap above the ARMING SWITCH.
  • Page 16 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Reinsert the unit in the pouch. The Sea Marshall AU9 is now ready for use. WARNING: After arming the unit it can remain in the life jacket for 12 months until the jacket and beacon require servicing and recertification.
  • Page 17 Press the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON. The Sea Marshall AU9 also activates automatically after 2 seconds of continuous immersion in water. Audio SOS BEEPs can be heard approximately every 30 seconds and flashing RED LEDs are visible when the unit is transmitting on full power.
  • Page 18 DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture environment to avoid accidental activation. Arming and Activating the Sea Marshall AU9-D The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version PLD does not have a round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON. Lift the RUBBER O-RING up and over the ARMING SWITCH.
  • Page 19 GREEN LED will flash every 3-5 seconds until is starts transmitting. A RED LED is displayed and short BEEPS are audible when transmitting. Wearing the Sea Marshall AU9-D around the neck will reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below those specified. MRT recommends fitting the device in a harness or attaching it to a dive belt with the antenna positioned vertically.
  • Page 20 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Disarming/Deactivation of all Sea Marshall AU9 PLDs Lift and pull the RUBBER O-RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH. Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the [OFF] position Ensure the RUBBER O-RING is positioned in the gap below the ARMING SWITCH.
  • Page 21 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Disarming the Sea Marshall AU9-X, AU9-HT and AU9-WF After Auto Override Activation Lift and pull the RUBBER O-RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH. Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the [READY] (a) position until it clicks into place and then immediately slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the [OFF] (b) position until it clicks into place.
  • Page 22 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Move the RUBBER O-RING to the gap below the ARMING SWITCH to store the device in a disarmed state. MRT Ltd. © 2014...

  • Page 23: Testing The Sea Marshall Au9

    • Testing the Sea Marshall AU9 A full system test is performed prior to the Sea Marshall AU9 being installed into an MRT approved SOLAS rated PFD. The device is [OFF] when shipped in a PFD and needs to be configured in the [READY] state prior to use.
  • Page 24 Automatic Low Power Indication when [OFF] The unit has automated battery status indications to indicate a low battery. When the Sea Marshall AU9 is [OFF] and unarmed a low battery is indicated by: • Short BEEPS (approx every 15-20 seconds).

  • Page 25: Recertification And Servicing

    SOLAS approved life jacket. Do not use your Sea Marshall AU9 if there are any signs of wear and tear, or if any functional tests fail. MRT Ltd. and authorised service agents offer a full and comprehensive service and repair facility for recertification of units and battery replacement.
  • Page 26 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Operational Life The Sea Marshall AU9 has a service life of 5 years and must be recertified annually. The battery must be replaced during annual servicing and the device should be replaced after 5 years. If the...

  • Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 • Declaration of Conformity MRT Ltd. © 2014...

  • Page 28: Au9-X Sira Certificate

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 VIII • AU9-X SIRA Certificate MRT Ltd. © 2014...
  • Page 29 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 MRT Ltd. © 2014...

  • Page 30: Au9-D Pressure Test Certificate

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 • AU9-D Pressure Test Certificate MRT Ltd. © 2014...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 • Warranty It is important to register the purchase of MRT products by completing the warranty card enclosed with the product, or by completing the online form. Failure to complete registration could delay any warranty claim.
  • Page 32 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Personal information collected is treated as confidential and is protected by the Privacy Act 1988. We will use your information for the purpose for which you provided it, or as otherwise set out in our Privacy Policy.

  • Page 33: Terms & Conditions Of Sale

    Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 • Terms & Conditions of Sale Definitions & Interpretation it as amended, extended or re-enacted from time to time. (a) The definitions and rules of interpretation in this clause apply (h) A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e-mail.
  • Page 34 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Customer's specification, which do not materially affect their Equipment and/or provision of warranty service or Annual quality or performance. Maintenance/Support and/or Annual Recertification (whether Prices ordered under the same contract or not) to the Customer;...
  • Page 35 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Risk and Property (iii) such licence shall be terminable by either party on 28 days' (a) The Equipment shall be at the risk of the Supplier until written notice, provided that the Supplier may terminate only if the delivery to the Customer.
  • Page 36 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 free from defects in workmanship and materials. The Supplier Customer (other than by reason of a Force Majeure Event under undertakes (subject to the remainder of this clause 11(h)), at its clause 18), the Customer shall in all circumstances be liable to pay...
  • Page 37 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 the Supplier against all losses, damages, costs, claims, demands, to any of the foregoing in any jurisdiction in consequence of debt. liabilities and expenses (including without limitation consequential (b) Termination of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect...

  • Page 38: Disclaimer

    Misuse or false activation is unlawful and irresponsible, and could result in prosecution or penalty. The Sea Marshall AU9 should not be relied on as the only source of man overboard notification and the vessel owner, operator or master must exercise common prudence and good seamanship at all times.

  • Page 39: Trademark Notice

    XIII • Trademark Notice Mobilarm Limited, trading as Marine Rescue Technologies Limited, is the 100% owner of Marine Rescue Technologies Limited in the United Kingdom. All trademarks owned by Marine Rescue Technologies Limited in the United Kingdom are therefore owned by Mobilarm Limited.

  • Page 40: Technical Specifications

    40 second automatic water activation override when in [OFF] state (AU9-X, AU9-HT and AU9-WF units AU9-HT and AU9-WF units only) Slide the arming switch to [READY] to arm and activate the Sea Marshall AU9-D Activation of AU9-D when immersed in water.
  • Page 41 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Index Activating the device Manual Conventions Arming the device Battery replacement Operation Operational life Overview Conformity : Declaration Product Range of Conformity Deactivating the device 14 Range comparison Disarming the device Recertification Disclaimer End of Life Statement 18...
  • Page 42 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Notes MRT Ltd. © 2014...
  • Page 43 Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2.8 Notes MRT Ltd. © 2014...
  • Page 44 Manufacturer and distributor of global leading Man Overboard Solutions from Marshall House Zarya Court Grovehill Road Beverley East Yorkshire HU17 0JG United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1482 679300 info@mrtsos.com www.mrtsos.com...

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