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- Page 1 Manual sMRT SARFinder SARFinder Transportable Providers of the leading Mobilarm and Sea Marshall brands of Man Overboard solutions...
- Page 2 Contents PAGE No. Description Declaration of Conformity Technical Data Overview Component Parts Mounting the display Display Key functions Installing Antenna correctly 10-11 Electrical connections How to use the SARFINDER® Step by Step Instruction Recommended SARFINDER® Sea Trial Procedure ® Crewfix NMEA Box Information Technical Data SARFINDER®...
- Page 3 Technical Data - SARFinder MKIII Control Box Dimensions 165x95x65mm - Aluminium Box (excluding antenna & connectors) Control Box Weight 1000gms Mounting Options Surface 210mm x 146mm (Opt 1) Bracket 260mm (Opt 2) weight 1000gms Antenna Base Dimensions 550 mm H x350mm W - PVC Plastic ...
- Page 4 Overview Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd. is pleased to present this manual covering the Sea Marshall® SARFinder maritime survivor locating device receiver. The Sea Marshall® products are recognised as the industry standard for self managed safety alert & locate safety systems for commercial use. In this booklet you will find a product overview and operator instructions for the following products: SARfinder®...
- Page 5 1.0 Sarfinder Component Parts 1.1 MOB Alerting Unit LIVE AU9 (Model as required sold seperately) (A 121.65 TEST beacon is included for training and exercise purposes. The test beacon is identical to a live beacon with Image shown for the exception that they are green in colour and transmit representation only only on the test frequency.) 1.2 SARfinder®...
- Page 6 3.0 Mounting of the display unit. 3.1 The Bridge Box can be flush mounted by cutting a hole in the mounting surface. The unit can then be mounted using the four M4 nuts and bolts provided. 3.2 The Bridge Box unit can be used with the trunnion mount adjustable bracket that it comes fitted to. It can be fixed either above head height facing down or below head height facing up.
- Page 8 4.0 Display Key Functions. ENSURE EACH CREWMEMBER IS FULLY FAMILIAR WITH ALL OF THE FOLLOWING OPERATING FUNCTIONS. 1. Power: PRESS and HOLD the ON/OFF button to activate the unit. Green LED indicates power ON. 2. Frequency Select: 1 button cycles 3 frequencies: 121.500 MHz = (LIVE Frequency, Internationally recognised SAR homing frequency).
- Page 9 5.0 Installation of the SARfinder® Antenna 5.1 Correct antenna positioning. The position of the antenna array is of critical importance for the direction finding efficiency and effective range of the unit. The mounting position for the antenna should be as obstacle free as possible to avoid reflections and false readings.
- Page 10 Repeat application of silicon adhesive for each dipole Check that each dipole is sealed with no gaps 6.0 Electrical Connections 6.1 The connections between the antenna array and display unit are routed via a 20m shielded cable. Connection to the display is internal via an IP-67 rated connector.
- Page 11 Black 3 12V DC Positive Green/Yellow Relay Contacts Approx POWER CONSUMPTION FOR SARfinder® 1003 ON – 120 mA ALARMING - 1200 mA RESET/SEARCH – 300 mA 6.4 EXTERNAL ALARM Your unit comes supplied with a small, very loud external siren pre-wired onto the power cable.
- Page 12 7.0 HOW TO USE THE SARFINDER®1003, STEP BY STEP Switch on - Press and hold the ON/OFF button. ￬ Press TONE DETECT (this will cancel all background noise). ￬ Select FREQUENCY (Your SARfinder®1003 is now monitoring your chosen frequency). ￬ When an SOS Signal is received the alarm will trigger.
- Page 13 8.0 RECOMMNENDED SARFINDER® SEA TRIAL TEST PROCEDURE Each SARfinder® is taken through a series of tests before it is signed off ready for despatch: system accuracy, signal strength check, system function check/alarm activation. These tests are performed as follows: 1. In house test on simulator to simulate different ranges and transmitted power. 2.
- Page 14 PRODUCT NAME - CREWFIX® NMEA box (Sold separately) 9.0 Overview The CREWFIX® NMEA output allows the Sea Marshall® Base Units to automatically output the GPS position of the vessel at the time the alarm signal is received. 9.1 Technical The CREWFIX® is connected to the relay outputs of the monitoring system. When set in ‘tone detect’ mode and an MOB alarm is received the internal relay closes.
- Page 15 Technical Data - SARFinder MKIII Transportable Contained in PVC Holdal 55 x 36 x 29mm, Total weight 12.25kg Pelicase 29x25x18mm – Orange PVC Box Pelicase Weight 6.85kg Battery Float Service: Every month, recommend inspection every battery voltage. Every three months, recommend equalization charge for one time.
- Page 16 PRODUCT NAME - SARfinder® transportable system 10.0 Overview The transportable versions of the SARfinder® locator units are designed to provide temporary cover for users wishing to move from vessel to vessel. The unit has the control box display and two rechargeable batteries mounted into a waterproof peli-case. Ideal for safety vessels moving from site to site.
- Page 17 11.0 Battery Charging SAFETY • The charger is designed for lead-acid batteries from 1,2-120Ah. Do not use the charger for any other purpose. • Use safety glasses and turn your head away when connecting or disconnecting a battery. • Battery acid is corrosive. Rinse immediately with water if acid comes into contact with skin or eyes. Seek medical advice. •...
- Page 18 5. Charging can be stopped at any time by disconnecting the supply cord or by setting the charger on Standby. Always remove the power cord from the power outlet before disconnecting the battery leads from a battery. 6. If the charger lamp and the maintenance-charger lamp are flashing alternately, the reason for this is due to: •...
- Page 19 Warranty Your unit is covered by a standard 1 year parts and labour warranty. Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd (MRT) warrants to the purchaser that the products conform to manufacturers specifications and that the products are free of defects on materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date delivered to the customer/end user. In the event of a defect, due to faulty material, design or construction, the customer will return to MRT at the business address where we, or the manufacturer will undertake, at our choice, a repair or replacement.