Weatherdock easyONE-DSC-CL A10901 User Manual

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easyONE-DSC-CL
A10901
AIS MOB + DSC
User manual
English
Vers.: 1.0

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  • Page 1 easyONE-DSC-CL A10901 AIS MOB + DSC User manual English Vers.: 1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Safety information Product and Performance Description 2.1. Use for intended purpose Product overview Operating elements 4.1. Alarm flap 4.2. “ON” button 4.3. “TEST” button 4.4. Antenna Operation 5.1. ALERT 5.1.1. Automatic Activation 5.1.2. Manual Activation 5.1.3. Functionality 5.2. TEST functionality (MOB TEST) 5.3.
  • Page 3 8.1. Basic Antenna Position 8.2. Maintenance / Service 8.3. Cleaning 8.4. Contact and Product Support 8.5. Disposal Troubleshooting Database and login License agreement Warranty 13. Specifications Page 3...
  • Page 4 Revision Status of the User Manual A10901, Version 1.0, DT, MK, VV 03/2018 Due to legal requirements the enclosed declaration of conformity has to be placed aboard always. Table of abriviations Automatic Identification System Course over Ground Digital Selective Call ECDIS Electronical Chart Display Global Maritime Distress and Safety...
  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety information • Please read the safety information and instructions carefully. Please keep the safety information and instructions for future reference. • Keep the device out of reach of children. • The built-in strong transmitter may possibly have a negative effect on medical devices such as pace- makers.
  • Page 6 grated GNSS receiver. The device is intended for the usage in combination with an automatic life jacket. The device has a manual release mechanism and an automatic release mechanism by water contact. The AIS MOB easyONE-DSC is floatable without the need of any flotation aids. The AIS / DSC distress transmitter is designed for usage in distress situation for alerting via: • AIS: All AIS receivers within transmission range of the...
  • Page 7: Product Overview

    Product overview Bottom section housing “ON” button Seizing, 1m Upper section 10. GNSS status LED Antenna flap FLASH LED Alarm flap Red FLARE LED Water soluable cellulose Antenna tablet Antenna winding head “TEST” button Page 7...
  • Page 8: Operating Elements

    Operating elements 4.1. Alarm flap The transparent plastic cover (4) in the upper frontal section of the device serves to avoid false alarms and locks the antenna flap (3) at the same time. 4.2. “ON” button The easyONE-DSC can be activated manually by pressing the “ON“...
  • Page 9: Test" Button

    4.3. “TEST” button The device can be activated for an electrical function test by pressing the “TEST“ button (7). In addition to the AIS test message an one-time DSC distress call is sent to all pre-programmed MMSI numbers. The red LED FLARE is also activated once.
  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation The easyONE-DSC is floatable without any floatation aids. During heavy sea the floating AIS MOB easyONE-DSC may take a longer time to get the position information by GNSS. The best AIS transmitter and GPS receiver performance will be achieved by holding the distress transmitter with your hands as far away from the water as possible.
  • Page 11: Alert

    5.1. ALERT 5.1.1. Automatic Activation The AIS/DSC MOB easyONE-DSC is designed for carrying it in an automatic life jacket. If falling into the water, the life jacket opens and the floating body inflates due to the water contact. As a result, the transmitter gets into the wa- ter and the antenna is released.
  • Page 12 equipped with an AIS receiver. This distress signal includes: • Current GNSS position information • Current COG and SOG • Text message “MOB ACTIVE” • Unique serial number of the device (MMSI) • Navigational Status 14 (AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter active) Usually the easyONE-DSC is displayed like an AIS S.A.R.T.
  • Page 13 As soon as the position fix is established, a next DSC distress call in closed loop is transmitted to all (up to eight) num- bers on the list with current position. This DSC broadcast will be repeated after 5 minutes, later on every 10 minutes. DSC Open Loop Country-specific regulations have to be observed by the user, as the activation of the DSC Open Loop is an alarm in...
  • Page 14: Test Functionality (Mob Test)

    will stay at every 2 seconds. 5.2. TEST functionality (MOB TEST) Please check the transmitting function of the AIS MOB easyONE-DSC on a regular basis. An annual or semi-annual test is usually sufficient. Too frequent testing reduces bat- tery capacity. The battery is designed for 7 years and more than 30 test activations.
  • Page 15 permanently on. Once a position information is received, the GPS Status LED (10) starts flashing. The easyONE-DSC start sending a bundle of AIS messages with the content “MOB TEST” • You can check the transmission of the AIS MOB easyONE-DSC by using commercially available AIS receivers which needs to be connected to a chart plotter or laptop with navigation software.
  • Page 16 (www.easyAIS.com). The current battery status of the easyONE-DSC can be read out by the Weatherdock-App via Bluetooth®. Please keep the amount of Bluetooth connections only the bare necessities to go easy on power resources for event of emergency.
  • Page 17 GNSS status LED (10) glows The reception was OK. A position was determined. Flash LEDs (11) flashing The easyONE-DSC found that the battery capacity is limited. This happens when the device has been activat- ed (MOB ACTIVE) or if the expiration date is exceeded or if the “TEST”...
  • Page 18: Deactivation (Switching Off The Device)

    5.3. Deactivation (switching off the device) Deactivating the ON-Mode: Press the “ON” button (8) and the “TEST” button (7) at once for at least 3 seconds. Deactivating the TEST mode: Press the “TEST” button (7) for at least 3 seconds. Programming of MMSI numbers for DSC closed loop The programming of up to 8 different MMSI numbers of...
  • Page 19 • Press the TEST button for 3 seconds until the LEDs start flashing fast • the Bluetooth module needs up to 20 seconds to boot • After 20 seconds only the yellow LED is illuminated => Bluetooth is ready • Please open the app on your mobile device •...
  • Page 20 • tip on easyONE-DSCCL to select this kind of device • this App is designed for the programming of the AIS SART unit easyRESCUE-PRO as well • If the connection was not done automatically, tip to select manually • click on “Load” •...
  • Page 21 • the programming mask will start as displayed • tip on one of the eight “ShipID” fields to enter there the ships MMSI • enter the MMSI number you want to programm • tip on “Programm” to store the number into the easyONE-DSC Page 21...
  • Page 22 • Your entered number is stored. • the device will confirm with a yellow flashing • If you want to store more than one MMSI, please repeat the previ- ous steps • this is an examplary pro- gramming of 4 different ship MMSI •...
  • Page 23 • sometimes you need to enter the same numbers into different easyONE units. • in event of such a case please tip on the “down” arrow • a list opens up with all MMSI numbers which had been programmed with this mobile device •...
  • Page 24 • If you want to delete the “frequently used MMSI” list out of the app (not on the easyONE-DSC please click on “X” and acknowledge with “YES” • If you want to delete a ship MMSI from the easyONE-DSC , click on the number •...
  • Page 25 • click on the left arrow to get back to main menu • the app’s starting win- dow displays battery status of the device in addition • click on “turn off” to shut down the easyONE-DSC • If you don’t switch off the easyONE-DSC your own, 1 minute of inactivity will trigger...
  • Page 26: Life Jacket Integration

    the bluetooth function of your mobile device. Additionally please shut down all other bluetooth devices as well. After that, please start your mobile device again to connect with the easyONE-DSC to start programming. Please keep the amount of Bluetooth connections only the bare necessities to go easy on power resources for event of emergency.
  • Page 27: Maintenance And Service

    Maintenance and Service 8.1. Basic Antenna Position If the antenna mechanism of your easyONE-DSC should have been triggered unintentionally or you notice in the process of time that the water soluble pill starts breaking apart, you have the possibility to return your easyONE-DSC to original state.
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  • Page 29: Maintenance / Service

    7. / 8. The overhaul of the trigger mechanism by a non-certified distributor or reseller is at your own risk! Only original spare pills are suited for replacement. Please also note our video tutorials and the reference infor- mation on our website (www.easyais.com) 8.2.
  • Page 30: Cleaning

    AG shall not be made liable for any specific, indirect, incidental or consequential damages as a result of its use. Weatherdock AG components may only be used in safety of life devices or systems, with the express written approval of Weatherdock AG, as the failure of such components could cause the failure of the Weatherdock AG device or system.
  • Page 31: Disposal

    8.5. Disposal The AIS MOB easyONE-DSC uses lithium batteries. They shall not be given to house- hold waste and must be given to the collec- tion of recyclables. Troubleshooting Please read the following tips for troubleshooting carefully. They might be vital if a problem occurs in an emergency situation! Fault Action...
  • Page 32 The easyONE-DSC Keep the easyONE-DSC in one does not receive a GPS hand and hold it away from the position (GPS Status water as far as possible. This LED not flashing) also increases your transmission range! The easyONE-DSC Try to free the easyONE-DSC is jammed in the life carefully.
  • Page 33: Database And Login

    Database and login To increase functionality of AIS based personal locating beacons more safe and more effective, Weatherdock AG is providing a web-based database where customers can give additional relevant information. For more information about that service please look on our website: www.easyais.com...
  • Page 34: License Agreement

    Repairs or replacement at the expense of Weatherdock AG will be made at no charge to the custom- er for parts or labour, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 35 In no event shall Weatherdock be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, or inability to use this product or from defects in the product.
  • Page 36: Specifications

    Specifications Description Value Dimension 195 * 50 * 30 mm Weight 120 grams Waterproof up to 10 meter depth Battery LiMn cells Bettery operating 36 h at 0°C time Battery lifetime 7 years AIS: 161.975 MHz and 162.025 MHz Frequencies DSC: 156.525 MHz AIS: ≥...
  • Page 37 Message1 AIS position report • 8x per minute • Unit-ID (9 digits starting 972...) • Speed over Ground (SOG) supported AIS • Course over Ground (COG) messanges in trans- Message14 mission mode AIS safety related message (SRM) • 2x every 4 minutes •...
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  • Page 40 Weatherdock AG Emmericher Strasse 17 D – 90411 Nürnberg Tel.: +49 (0) 911 – 37663830 Fax: +49 (0) 911 – 37663840 www.easyais.com info@weatherdock.de...

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