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- Page 1 User Manual EPIRB1 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon English www.oceansignal.com...
- Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
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Page 3: In Case Of Emergency
EPIRB1 User Manual IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER • Remove the EPIRB from the bracket • Pull the antenna out from the body to its full extent* by pulling on the red cap •... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
EPIRB1 User Manual IN CASE OF EMERGENCY GENERAL 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy 1.3 Warnings 1.4 Operating Mode 1.5 COSPAS/SARSAT System INSTALLATION EPIRB1 OVERVIEW 3.1 EPIRB Class OPERATION 4.1 Activation 4.2 Deactivation 4.3 False Alerts TESTING 5.1 Beacon Test 5.2 GPS Test APPENDIX 6.1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting... -
Page 5: General
EPIRB1 User Manual GENERAL Introduction The rescueME range of products provide the user with the latest technology specifi cally designed for compact size and ease of operation. The EPIRB1 is an Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for manual release only. It is intended as a carry off EPIRB, but may also be used as a supplementary alerting device as specifi... -
Page 6: Cospas/Sarsat System
EPIRB1 User Manual [a] Floating in water [b] Deployed on deck [c] Used in a liferaft COSPAS/SARSAT System The COSPAS/SARSAT system utilises two satellite ar- rays to provide distress alert and location data to search and rescue authorities. The GEOSAR system can provide near immediate alerting within the coverage of the receiving satel- lite. -
Page 7: Epirb1 Overview
EPIRB1 User Manual EPIRB1 OVERVIEW Break Off Tab ON Key (Under fl ap) Strobe light Indicator LED Antenna pull grip Antenna rewind knob TEST Key Lanyard under rubber band The lanyard is provided to attach the EPIRB to the life raft or your per- son, once it is activated. -
Page 8: Operation
EPIRB1 User Manual OPERATION WARNING: USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER. MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVE- RE PENALTY Ensure that your EPIRB1 is always fi tted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time when used in a real emergency. -
Page 9: Deactivation
EPIRB1 User Manual AUTOMATIC ACTIVATION (class 2): When placed in water the EPIRB1 will automatically activate in the same manner as above after a short delay. When operating the EPIRB in water, tether the beacon to your body or the liferaft. Note: The fi... -
Page 10: Testing
EPIRB1 User Manual TESTING Routine testing of your EPIRB is recommended to ensure it is in good working order if needed in an emergency. Monthly testing is recommended, but remember that each test will reduce the battery capacity slightly and reduce the operating time of your EPIRB during an emergency. -
Page 11: Gps Test
EPIRB1 User Manual Because the test transmits a short burst on the aircraft distress frequency of 121.5MHz, please only carry out this test in the fi rst fi ve minutes of each hour. It is recommended to test your EPIRB once a month. The amber test result indicates the battery has been used for over one hour or the allowed number of tests has been exceeded. -
Page 12: Appendix
Ocean Signal prior to shipping as regulations may have changed. • Always pack your EPIRB securely in a stout cardboard carton. Ocean Signal advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for service. •... -
Page 13: Specifi Cations
EPIRB1 User Manual Specifi cations 406MHz Transmitter Frequency 406.040 MHz ±1KHz Output Power 5 W (nominal) Modulation Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk (16K0G1D) Encoding Biphase L Rate 400 bps 121.5MHz Transmitter Frequency 121.5 MHz Output Power 40mW±2dB Modulation Swept Tone AM (3K20A3X) Modulation Depth ~97% Frequency Stability... -
Page 14: Approvals
EPIRB1 User Manual Approvals 6.6.1 Marine Equipment Directive The EPIRB1 is approved under the EU Marine Equipment Directive under Annex A,1/5.6 of the current implementing regulation for carry off purposes only. The Declaration of Conformity can be downloaded from: www.oceansignal.com/products/epirb1. 6.6.2 Industry Canada Approval This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
fi ve years from the date of purchase and in ac- cordance with the following conditions. Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace faulty product free of charge excluding the cost of shipping. Proof of purchase shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchaser. - Page 16 Ocean Signal Ltd. Unit 4, Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info@oceansignal.com www.oceansignal.com...