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- Page 1 User Manual PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON WITH AIS TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH U S E R M A N U A L...
- Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. ACR Electronics reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
- Page 3 If the strobe light does not start flashing, manually switch the ResQLink AIS on by pressing the ON Key • Always turn off the ResQLink AIS immediately after you have been rescued to avoid interference with other users. • To turn off the beacon press and hold the TEST/OFF button until the red LED flashes twice.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
USER MANUAL ABOUT YOUR RESQLINK AIS 1.1 Cospas-Sarsat System 1.2 Return Link Service 1.3 AIS System 1.4 Introduction 1.5 Exposure to RF Energy 1.6 Warnings 1.7 What’s in the box 1.8 Spares and Accessories 1.9 NFC and Mobile App. 1.10 ResQLink AIS Overview OPERATION 2.1 Activation when installed in a life jacket... -
Page 5: About Your Resqlink Ais
Earth orbit (GEO) which form the GEOSAR System The future Cospas-Sarsat System will include a new type of satellite in the medium-altitude Earth orbit (MEO) which will form the MEOSAR System. The ResqLink AIS is fully compatible with the new MEOSAR satellites. -
Page 6: Introduction
The ResQLink range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically designed for compact size and ease of operation. In the event that you fall overboard, the ResQLink AIS is intended to alert your vessel and plot your location on a suitable AIS equipped chart plotter on other vessels within VHF radio range. -
Page 7: What's In The Box
USER MANUAL What’s in the box ResQLink AIS Belt/ Webbing attachment bracket Oral Tube attachment bracket Activation Tape Antenna Rewind Tool Attachment Lanyard Activation Slider (Armed) Cover Product Documentation and Quick Start Guide 12/11/2021 912S-03765-01.00... -
Page 8: Spares And Accessories
Download the App. here: Android To use the App. touch your mobile device to the front of the ResQLink AIS where you see “NFC”. 912S-03765-01.00 12/11/2022... -
Page 9: Resqlink Ais Overview
ResQLink AIS Overview Antenna behind activation slide Activation Slide Arming Slide (shown in safe position) ON Key (for manual activation) Strobe and Indicator LED TEST/OFF Key Arming Slide (in armed position) ResQLink AIS Controls shown in activated condition 12/11/2021 912S-03765-01.00... -
Page 10: Operation
Take great care to keep well clear of eyes and face as the antenna will be released very quickly. Keep at least 30cm (12”) clear to avoid possible injury. If the ResQLink AIS fails to activate when the slide is removed, press the ON Key until the green LED (blue if RLS is enabled) illuminates for 1 second and starts flashing. -
Page 11: Optical Indications On Activation
The 121MHz Homer will not transmit until after the first 406MHz transmission. Deactivation To deactivate your ResQLink AIS after use or if it is accidentally activated, press the TEST/OFF Key until the LED flashes red twice, then release. As long as it is turned off within 30 seconds of activation there is no requirement to contact the authorities (see section 2.7 False Alerts). -
Page 12: Ais Message Reception
30 seconds the nearest Coast Guard Centre or Rescue Coordination Centre should be contacted to explain that the ResQLink AIS has been activated in error and there is no follow up rescue actions required. See inside the back cover for information required in the event of a false activation. If appro- priate make a call on the VHF radio to announce the same information. -
Page 13: Functional Test
USER MANUAL Functional test To test your ResQLink AIS is functioning correctly, press and hold the TEST/OFF Key. The LED will illuminate red to indicate the key has been pressed, then start flashing. Release the TEST Key now. After a short pause the strobe will flash and the indicator LED will produce a flash sequence. -
Page 14: Gnss Test
If there are 10 or more tests remaining then the LED will flash 10 times only (repeated). The ResQLink AIS has the capacity to carry out 60 GNSS tests within the lifetime of the battery. If there are no tests remaining immediately after the current test, the LED will flash green... -
Page 15: Beacon Registration
USER MANUAL BEACON REGISTRATION It is the owner’s responsibility to register this beacon with the appropriate National Authority before operation. The preferred method of registration is online but documentation is provided within the packaging with information regarding registration with the relevant body to comply with the configuration of the beacon. -
Page 16: Life Jacket Installation
Refer to the life jacket manufacturer for the manual inflation process. The ResQLink AIS is activated when the activation slider is pulled from the front of the device by the tension in the tape created by the inflation of a life jacket. Unless the life jacket inflates the ResQLink AIS will not activate. -
Page 17: Remove The Activation Slider
The diagrams above assume that the life jacket inflation tube is on the left hand side of the jacket (as viewed from the front). If the oral tube is on the right hand side then the ResQLink AIS should be fitted on the other side of the tube. -
Page 18: Attach The Tape To The Activation Slider
USER MANUAL Pass the remaining cord through the attachment point on the rear of the ResQLink AIS Antenna housing and tie one more knot to secure Attach the tape to the Activation Slider Pass the Activation Tape down through the inner slot in the Activation Slider... -
Page 19: Insert The Activation Slider
USER MANUAL Insert the Activation Slider The ResQLink AIS will turn on during this process. Make sure it is turned off as soon as the Activation Slider is in place by pressing and holding the TEST/OFF Key until the LED flashes red twice and release. -
Page 20: Attach The Oral Tube Bracket To The Oral Tube
ResQLink AIS so that it emerges from the front slot Loop the tape around and into the foremost slot on the side of the ResQLink AIS so that it emerges alongside the inserted tape Pull approximately 25mm (1”) of tape through the slots in... - Page 21 Make sure that both sides of the cover are clipped in place. Ensure the ResQLink AIS is securely tied to a fixed point on the life jacket that will NOT inhibit inflation. Repack the bladder into the cover, ensuring the bladder does not get trapped in the fastening mech- anism or tangled up.
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Page 22: Beacon Configuration
The ResQLink AIS contains Lithium iron batteries for long operating life. The battery must be replaced either prior to the expiry date shown on the rear label or after the ResQLink AIS has been used, even if only activated for a short period of time. The battery condition can be determined by carrying out the Self Test procedure shown in section 3 of this manual. -
Page 23: Decommissioning And Disposal
Decommissioning and Disposal Care should be taken when disposing of your ResQLink AIS when it is no longer required. It is recom- mended to remove the battery from the ResQLink AIS by removing the case bottom. It may also be necessary to remove the rear case to facilitate removal. -
Page 24: Specifications
USER MANUAL Specifications 406MHz Transmitter Transmit Power 5W Typical Frequency 406.031 MHz ±1KHz Modulation Phase ±1.1 Radians (16K0G1D) Encoding Biphase L Rate 400 bps AIS Transmitter Transmit Power (EIRP) 1Watt ±3dB Frequency 161.975/162.025MHz ±500Hz Baud rate 9600baud Synchronisation Messages Message 1 (Position), Message 14 (Status) Repetition interval 8 messages/minute Message 14 sent twice every 4 minutes... -
Page 25: Approvals
PENDING The ResQLink AIS is approved for use in Canada with AIS only under RSS287. 7.6.3 European Declaration of Conformity Hereby, ACR Electronics Inc. declares that the radio equipment type ResQLink AIS is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. See: www.acrartex.com/products/resqlink-ais... -
Page 26: Warranty Information
ACR Electronics 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. All claims shall be made in writing to ACR Electronics or an approved service dealer or distributor. -
Page 27: Your Beacon Details
YOUR BEACON DETAILS In the event of a false activation please contact the nearest Coast Guard Centre or Rescue Coordina- tion Centre to explain that the ResQLink AIS has been activated in error and there are no follow up rescue actions required. - Page 28 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 United States of America support@acrartex.com www.ACRARTEX.com...
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