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- Page 1 Smartfind S5A AIS SART USER MANUAL © 2021 NETWAVE SYSTEMS B.V. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. ALL RIGHTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED.
- Page 2 THIS DOCUMENT IS COPYRIGHT © 2021 NETWAVE SYSTEMS B.V. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. ALL RIGHTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED. THIS DOCUMENT AND ANY ATTACHED MATERIALS CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION AND DATA AND IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF NETWAVE SYSTEMS B.V. AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. DOCUMENTS, ATTACHED MATERIALS...
- Page 3 This manual is applicable to the AIS SART type McMurdo Smartfind S5A. User instructions are also printed directly on the main unit and the deployment instructions are repeated on the inside cover of the carry bag.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SAFETY NOTICES ............1 Use ..................... 1 Testing, maintenance and disposal ..........1 Hazards and Warnings ............... 1 EC Declaration of Conformity ............. 2 FCC Compliance ................ 2 Ownership .................. 2 Disclaimer .................. 2 OVERVIEW ................ 3 AIS SART Handing ..............4 Environmental ................ - Page 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ........18 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS .......... 19 AIS SART main unit ..............19 Pole ..................20 Bag ..................21 Wall mounted bracket .............. 22 PRODUCT WARRANTY ..........23 10.1 Netwave Systems B.V. Warranty Registration ......23 10.2 Warranty Statement ..............23 HOW DOES IT WORK? ..........
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Page 7: Safety Notices
1 SAFETY NOTICES 1.1 Use An AIS SART ‘search and rescue locating device’ is designed to assist in survivor craft location during search and rescue operations. AIS SART’s are primarily intended for fitment by SOLAS vessels under carriage requirement rules. The rules differ depending on type and size of vessel and life raft. In general, at least one search and rescue locating device is carried on each side of a passenger or cargo ship over 500 gross tons. -
Page 8: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
As the AIS SART contains a radio transmitter, some administrations may require that the user holds a maritime radio license authorizing ownership and use. When activated, the AIS SART emits low levels of radio frequency radiation. It is advisable not to handle the upper section antenna zone. When the AIS SART has reached its end of it useful in-service life it must be disposed of in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. -
Page 9: Overview
2 OVERVIEW Only remove the RED anti-tamper Cap if you intend to operate the AIS SART in a real emergency. An AIS SART is a single use device, once activated and before returning it to storage a maintenance service battery replacement will be required Figure 1: AIS SART key features description Page 3... -
Page 10: Ais Sart Handing
2.1 AIS SART Handing The AIS SART is packed inside a buoyant carry bag with carry strap. The carry bag contains the AIS SART main unit, a 1-meter telescopic extension pole and 10 meters buoyant lanyard. The carry bag may be wall mounted using the wall-mount bracket provided. -
Page 11: Installation
INSTALLATION 3.1 Items in the Package The AIS SART is typically delivered with standard package as listed in Table 1 and illustrated in Figure 3. Table 1 Standard equipment list Item N° Designation Quantity AIS SART Carry bag 1 m extension Pole Wall mounted bracket 10 m buoyant lanyard Screw M4x20... - Page 12 Environmental protection, chose a protected location away from the extreme effects of the weather and protected from powerful vessel wash down hoses. Allow clearance above so that the AIS SART can be easily removed from the bulkhead bracket. Mounting procedure Fix the mounting bracket to the ships wall using marine grade stainless steel screws or bolts;...
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Page 13: Emergency Procedure
4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE An AIS SART is a piece of life saving equipment. Its sole purpose is to help survivor location during SAR operations. It must only be used in situations of imminent danger. 4.1 Abandon ship! Step 1: Step 2: Step 3: Lift Carry Bag off Take Carry Bag into... -
Page 14: Activation Process
4.2 Activation Process 1. Pull and break the red Anti-tamper Cap to reveal the activation panel. 2. Hold the ON Button for 2 seconds: The ON LED flashes Orange during GNSS acquisition The ON LED flashes Green once the GNSS fix is acquired. WARNING: DO NOT COVER GNSS AREA WHILE ACTIVE (see Figure 6) Figure 6: GPS/GNSS AREA Location NOTE 1: The GNSS receiver is activated (cold start) when ON is depressed... -
Page 15: Deployment Guidelines
4.3 Deployment guidelines The AIS SART will work best when the top section has an unobstructed view of the sky. If it is not possible to pick a location with a totally unobstructed view of the sky, do your best to maximize the sky view. The antenna datum marked on the pole section should be positioned more than one meter above sea level when the AIS SART is deployed. -
Page 16: Mounting Outside A Canopy Life Raft
4.4 Mounting outside a canopy life raft Fully extend the telescopic mounting pole: Remove the rubber cover from the bottom of the mounting pole; allow the pole sections to drop. Lock each section together by twisting each section. Release the lanyard spool and tether the free end of the lanyard to a securer fixing point within the survival craft. -
Page 17: Deactivation Process
4.2 Deactivation Process 1. Hold the TEST button for over 3 seconds to initiate power off. 2. Keep holding TEST until the ON LED stops flashing: The AIS SART is then deactivated. Figure 9: Deactivation NOTE: After de-activating, all LEDs shall be off. If any LED is still flashing, press the TEST button again for more than 3 seconds to de-activate the unit. -
Page 18: Ais Sart Target Visualization
5 AIS SART TARGET VISUALIZATION Under active or test mode, the AIS SART will transmit a message with a 9 digit TX ID number (MMSI) identity in the following format; 97016YYYY The AIS SARTs GNSS derived position in latitude and longitude and the TX ID will be display on the vessels navigation display or AIS receiver equipment. -
Page 19: Maintenance
6 MAINTENANCE 6.1 Servicing schedule As an important item of safety equipment, your AIS SART should be checked regularly according to the following schedule: Service Interval 1 month 6 months 6 years Physical check and Dealer Battery Physical check Self-test replacement All servicing should be carried out by an Approved Service Agent. - Page 20 The indicator will flash Green LED or Orange LED . NOTE 1 – Normally the green flashing will happen in 2 mins right after the GPS/GNSS position is fixed. If it happens at the 5th minute, the SART message will be transmitted automatically, and GPS/GNSS position might not be fixed.
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Page 21: Mechanical Inspection
NOTE 2 – If the green or orange color is flashing over 3 minutes, GPS/GNSS position may not be acquired. Move the AIS SART to a different location with a clear view of the sky overhead. 6.2 Mechanical inspection Inspection It is recommended to physically check AIS SART routinely to verify: Ÿ... -
Page 22: Transportation
IATA Packing Instruction for Air: 970 Section II Packing Instruction for Road & Sea: P903 Special Provision 188 For further information, please refer to the Seas of Solutions website: https://www.seasofsolutions.com/support. 6.6 GMDSS inspections Vessel that are subject to GMDSS regulations can expect regular visits from ship surveyors enforcing national legislation. -
Page 23: End Of Life Statement
7 END OF LIFE STATEMENT At the end of the product’s useful life, it is vital that the battery pack be disconnected from the main unit to prevent false alarms. False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence. -
Page 24: Technical Specification
8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION AIS1, 161.975 MHz Operating Frequencies AIS2, 162.025 MHz Data Rate 9,600 bps Bandwidth 25 kHz Power output 1 W EIRP transmitter AIS Message Type Message 1, Message 14 Modulation GMSK Antenna Integrated by PCB Satellites tracked 48 channels Acquisition Sensitivity -159 dBm GPS receiver... -
Page 25: Dimensional Drawings
9 DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS NOTE: All dimensions are in millimeters 9.1 AIS SART main unit Page 19... -
Page 26: Pole
9.2 Pole Page 20... -
Page 27: Bag
9.3 Bag Page 21... -
Page 28: Wall Mounted Bracket
9.4 Wall mounted bracket Page 22... -
Page 29: Product Warranty
10 PRODUCT WARRANTY 10.1 Netwave Systems B.V. Warranty Registration Congratulations on purchasing your AIS SART. As standard, your unit has a one year (12 months) warranty from the date of purchase shown on your invoice, however, this can be extended by a further 1 year by simply registering your unit on-line within 90 days of purchase at: http://www.seasofsolutions.com/ then follow the REGISTER WARRANTY... - Page 30 or at Netwave Systems B.V.’s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product (or a proportional part of the price). Netwave Systems B.V. shall not be liable to a buyer who is not a consumer for any other loss or damage (whether indirect, special or consequential loss of profit or otherwise) costs, expenses or other claims for compensation which arise out of or in connection with this product.
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Page 31: How Does It Work
11 HOW DOES IT WORK? The AIS SART is a Search And Rescue Transponder/Transmitter, designed for survivor location during search and rescue operations. From 1st of January 2010, AIS SART was adopted into the GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress Safety System, Figure 10) regulations as an alternative to the traditional SART equipment, RADAR SART. - Page 32 NOTE: Page 26...
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- Page 34 Netwave Syatems B.V Blauw-roodlaan 100, 2718 SJ Zoetermeer, Netherlands Phone: +31 (0)8811 81500 Email: customer.service@seasofsolutions.com Website: www.seasofsolutions.com/ 21-135-001N Issue 16 Seas Of Solutions Business...
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