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- Page 1 Guardian MOB Beacon Watch 121.5MHz Man Overboard Alarm Watch User Manual...
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Page 2: Warnings
WARNINGS Use the beacon function of the Guardian MOB Beacon Watch only in situations of grave and imminent danger. The beacon function can only be used in conjunction with a suitable 121.5MHz receiver. The beacon function is set at the factory to manual activation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents WARNINGS ........................2 1. Introduction ......................... 4 1.1 Man Overboard Operation ..................4 1.2 Battery Life ........................ 5 2. Beacon controls ......................6 2.1 Transmitter Control ....................7 2.2 ARMING & CONFIRM Button Control ............... 7 2.4 Transmit (Manually) ....................9 2.5 Disable Transmitting .................... -
Page 4: Introduction
1. Introduction The Guardian MOB Beacon Watch is a full function alarm chronograph which incorporates an emergency distress transmitter. The transmitter may be activated automatically if the Watch is immersed in water; it may also be activated manually. This product is designed to be worn in conditions where the user is at risk of falling into water and where it may be difficult to locate the person in the water visually. -
Page 5: Battery Life
1.2 Battery Life The battery is designed to power this product for a period of 1 year. When the battery is running low the LED flashes and the sounder beeps four times, repeating every minute. This warning normally indicates that the battery has reached the minimum level at which performance can be guaranteed;... -
Page 6: Beacon Controls
2. Beacon controls LED indicator CONFIRM ARMING... -
Page 7: Transmitter Control
2.1 Transmitter Control The transmitter can be set into one of two modes: Transmitting - Permanently transmitting on full power The activation system can be triggered by one of two methods: Manually Automatically, by immersion in water 2.2 ARMING & CONFIRM Button Control 2.2.1 Status Check To check the armed status of the beacon, press and hold the ARMING button only. - Page 8 2.3.1 ARM (for automatic activation by immersion in water) To set the Watch in ARMED mode: Step 1: Press the CONFIRM button 3 times: A single beep and LED flash confirms this step. Step 2: Press the ARMING button once: The acknowledgement is a double beep and LED flash.
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Page 9: Transmit (Manually)
2.4 Transmit (Manually) To start transmitting manually, press and hold both the ARMING and CONFIRM buttons for 3 seconds. The acknowledgement is a single beep. The LED flashes during the period of transmission. To stop transmitting the Disable Transmittlng sequence must be performed. 2.5 Disable Transmitting To stop transmitting manually, press and hold both the ARMING and CONFIRM buttons for 6 seconds. -
Page 10: Watch Time Functions
3. Watch Time Functions The time functions use 4 external push buttons (Start, Reset, Mode and Light) for setting and adjustment. The following features are included: Hour, Minute, Seconds and Day of the Week Month and Date Chronograph 1/100 Second with Lap/Split Control Maximum chronograph count: 23 Hours 59 Minutes 59 Seconds Alarm Hourly Chime... -
Page 11: Setting Sequence
3.3 Setting Sequence 3.3.1 Normal Time Setting Press Mode 3 times to enter normal time setting mode. TU flag will flash. Seconds will start flashing, press Start to set seconds to zero. Press Reset once: Minutes flashing, press Start to advance. Press Reset once: Hour flashing, press Start to advance (A is AM, P is PM and H is 24 hour format). -
Page 12: Hourly Chime
3.4 Hourly Chime Chime is activated by pressing and holding Reset, then pressing Mode once; the SU through SA flags appear. Deactivate Chime by pressing and holding Reset then pressing Mode once; the SU through SA flags disappear. 3.5 Chronograph Press Mode once to enter Chronograph mode;... -
Page 13: Service
4.1 Battery change It is not recommended to attempt to replace the product battery, as this is a task for a skilled specialist. It is advisable to return the product to McMurdo, or to take it to a McMurdo Service Agent. -
Page 14: Training Watch
5. Training Watch The Training Watch is identical to the Guardian MOB Beacon Watch in operation, except that it transmits on 121.65MHz. As a consequence its signal cannot be received on normal distress alarm receivers, thus training exercises may be conducted without creating false alarms. -
Page 15: Battery Reset
6. Battery reset Under certain conditions, typically when the beacon has activated for short periods, the low battery alarm may sound although the battery does not need to be replaced. If this is suspected, the battery alarm function should be reset by: Press and hold the CONFIRM button Press the ARMING button once Release buttons. - Page 16 McMurdo Limited’s instructions (whether oral or in writing) including a failure to install properly and/or to use batteries recommended and/or supplied by McMurdo Limited, misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdo Limited or an Approved Service Agent;...
- Page 17 (or part) in question free of charge, or at McMurdo Limited’s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). McMurdo Limited shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage (whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product.
- Page 18 Specification See Page 14 for details of the Training Watch Chronograph watch - see text for functions Operational temperature range: –10°C to +60°C 121.5MHz beacon Environmental Operational temperature range: –20°C to +55°C Water Pressure Rated: 50 metres or 5atm Weight inc. strap: 81grams RF Transmitter Frequency:...
- Page 20 McMurdo Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire United Kingdom PO3 5PB A member of Chemring Group PLC 88-151 Issue 2...
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