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- Page 1 User's manual W420 W420EX Ed. 1.1.0 (US) 3/2016...
- Page 2 Doc: Wamblee_W420_Users manual (US)
- Page 5 (FCC 15.21). The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Wamblee s.r.l. reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
- Page 7 As the owner of this radio device you are advised to: Read this manual. Activate your W420/W420EX ONLY in the event of an emergency. Prepare and check an emergency plan. Do not activate your W420/W420EX to check whether it is working properly: follow the test procedures described in this manual.
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Page 8: Technical Specifications
125 x 65 x 25 mm (L x W x H) (antenna excluded) Weight 140 g Standard applied and R&TTE Directive 99/05/EEC, EN61097-14, EN61108 compliance part1,2 e 4, EN60945, ITU-R M.1371 Approval FCC ID : XLK-W420 ATEX approval (for W420EX version) - Page 9 Installation The W420/W420EX device has been designed to be worn by the user. The device can be installed directly on lifejacket using the mounting bracket and adhesive sticker to fix the antenna. The use of the AIS MSLD unit with the antenna around the neck or close to the body, dramatically reduce the coverage area and is not recommended.
- Page 10 Press the push button (2) inwards to release the safety lock. Then, keeping the push button pressed, rotate the knob anticlockwise until it reaches the 'ARMED' position, then release the push button (2). Your W420/W420EX is ready to be activated in the event of an emergency.
- Page 11 A beep emitted for two seconds at the moment of activation A white light flashing once every 4 seconds. During this stage, your device W420/W420EX will transmit in the VHF band allocated to service international shipping a series of AIS SART ALERT messages.
- Page 12 Should your W420/W420EX AIS MSLD fail to activate automatically you can proceed with manual activation. After checking that the knob (1) is in the 'ARMED' position, press the 'Test/Activation' push button (5). Once pressed your W420/W420EX device will be activated the same way as it is in automatic mode.
- Page 13 Deactivation To turning off your W420/W420EX it is necessary to rotate the knob (1) clockwise, repositioning it to 'OFF'. Press the push button (2) inwards to release the safety lock and then, continuing to hold the push button down, rotate the knob clockwise until the 'OFF' position is reached, then release the push button (2).
- Page 14 Periodic checks and maintenance Our W420/W420EX AIS MSLD does not require special maintenance, it is only necessary to make a visual check (checking the integrity of the plastic case) every time you proceed with a periodic test or if there is a doubt about a possible plastic case damage and make a periodically functional check.
- Page 15 Battery needs changing Long test (GPS check) The execution of the LONG test allows to check the operation of the GPS module within your W420 AIS MSLD device and allows to emit an AIS test message. Make sure the knob (1) is in the 'TEST' position, then press the 'Test/Activation’...
- Page 16 ID code The ID code is reported on the external label on the back plane of your W420/W420EX AIS MSLD. This code is fixed in the device and cannot be changed by the user. Compatibility with AIS Chart plotter system The W420/W420EX AIS MSLD works as an AIS SART unit.
- Page 17 Changing the batteries The supplied batteries must be changed 5 years after their installation. Batteries must only be of the specific models approved by WamBlee; of unapproved models may involve the malfunction or breakdown of the device . To change the batteries proceed as follows: ...
- Page 18 Troubleshooting Should the device fail to pass the periodic check it will be necessary to send your W420/W420EX to our after-sales service, which will restore proper performance. A list of after-sales centres authorised to carry out maintenance on your device can be consulted on our website: www.wamblee.it...
- Page 19 Wamblee s.r.l. does not accept any responsibility or any claim for direct or indirect consequences of defects of the equipment, either during the guarantee period or at a later stage.
- Page 20 Wamblee s.r.l. Via Vittori 19 – 48018 FAENZA (RA) ITALY Tel. +39 0546 623891 / Fax +39 0546 623891 / email:info@wamblee.it Made in Italy...
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