Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 User Manual
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- Page 1 User Manual PLB1 Personal Locator 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 specifi cations and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
- Page 3 PLB1 USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN CASE OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER • PULL THE ANTENNA OUT FROM THE BODY TO ITS FULL EXTENT USING THE BLACK TAB • LIFT THE FLAP UP • PRESS THE ON KEY FOR ONE SECOND TO ACTIVATE THE BEACON.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PLB1 USER MANUAL 1. GENERAL 1.1 Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy 1.2 Warnings 1.3 COSPAS/SARSAT System 2. PLB1 OVERVIEW 3. OPERATION 3.1 Activation 3.2 Deactivation 3.3 False Alerts 4. TESTING 4.1 Beacon Test 4.2 GPS Test 4.3 Special note for Commercial and DoD Users 5. -
Page 5: General
PLB1 USER MANUAL GENERAL Exposure to Electromagnetic Energy This product complies with EN50371 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada). Warnings It is a legal requirement to register your PLB with your National Authority. Only use your PLB1 in a situation of grave and imminent danger. Deliberately misusing your PLB1 or accidental activation may result in prosecution and a fi... -
Page 6: Plb1 Overview
PLB1 USER MANUAL PLB1 OVERVIEW • Antenna rewind knob • Antenna pull grip • Strobe light • Indicator LED • ON key (under fl ap) • Test key (under fl ap) • Lift up fl ap • Lanyard fi xing (on rear of case) The unique cradle mounting system allows the PLB to be easily attached to a belt, clothing or other protec- tive equipment. -
Page 7: Operation
PLB1 USER MANUAL OPERATION WARNING: USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY Ensure that your PLB1 is always fi tted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operation time when used in a real emergency. -
Page 8: Deactivation
PLB1 USER MANUAL Deactivation To deactivate your PLB1 after use, or if it is accidentally activated, press the key for one second until the indicator LED fl ashes red twice, then release. Rewind the antenna by turning the knob on the top of the PLB clockwise. -
Page 9: Testing
PLB1 USER MANUAL TESTING NOTE: Allow at least 30 seconds between each test and/or activation. After all indicators have ceased fl ashing, the unit may still remain active for a short period of time. Routine testing of your PLB1 is recommended to ensure it is in good working order when needed. Ffollow the guidance notes below on the frequency that tests should be carried out. -
Page 10: Gps Test
PLB1 USER MANUAL GPS Test As testing the GPS Receiver expends signifi cant amounts of battery energy do not test the GPS operation more than once year. Testing the GPS receiver is limited to 10 tests over the lifetime of the battery, after this the GPS test will fail to activate. This test must only be performed where the PLB has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. -
Page 11: Appendix
Ocean Signal prior to shipping as regulations may have changed. The PLB1 battery contains <2g of lithium. Always pack the PLB1 securely in a stout cardboard carton. Ocean Signal advises that you keep the original packaging in case of return for service. -
Page 12: Specifi Cations
PLB1 USER MANUAL Specifi cations 406Mhz Transmitter Frequency 406.037 MHz ±1KHz Output Power 5W Typical Modulation Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk (16K0G1D) Encoding Biphase L Rate 400 bps 121.5MHz Transmitter Frequency 121.5 MHz Output Power 25-100mW PEP Modulation Swept Tone AM (3K20A3X) Modulation Depth ~97% Frequency Stability... -
Page 13: Approvals
PLB1 USER MANUAL Approvals 5.6.1 European Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Ocean Signal Ltd. declares that the radio equipment type rescueME PLB1 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. See http://oceansignal.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/PLB1_RED_DofC.pdf 5.6.2 Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Austria... -
Page 14: Warranty
In no event shall Ocean Signal Ltd. or its affi liates be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting from the use, misuse, inability to use, improper reliance on, or from any defects in the product. -
Page 15: Beacon Registration Details
PLB1 USER MANUAL If the Extended Limited Warranty applies to you, Ocean Signal will not charge you for parts or labour for warranty repairs or replacements. However, the cost of transporting your warranted Product to Ocean Signal for repair or replacement is your responsibility and is not covered by Ocean Signal. - Page 16 Ocean Signal Ltd. Unit 4, Ocivan Way Margate CT9 4NN United Kingdom info@oceansignal.com www.oceansignal.com...
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