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SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR
MARITIME SURVIVABILITY & RESCUE
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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual SAFETY SYSTEMS FOR MARITIME SURVIVABILITY & RESCUE...
  • Page 2 BriarTek, Inc. Technical Support: 703.548.7892 Email: support@briartek.com ©2010 BriarTek Incorporated. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 (Overboard Recovery Communications ® Apparatus – digital selective calling) is a personal water activated man overboard (MOB) alarm beacon developed by BriarTek, Inc. The beacon is utilized by mariners to aid in the rescue of an MOB victim. ORCA dsc communicates ®...
  • Page 5 ORCA dsc Parts Overview ® A - Distress Marker Light (DML): Daylight visible strobe light B - Program Recess: Utilized when programming/checking individual Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs) C - Test/Off: System test and return ORCA dsc to ARMED state after recovery of an MOB ®...

  • Page 6: Modes Of Operation

    Modes of Operation ORCA dsc has three modes: ® • ARMED - A transmitter is ARMED after a 3-volt CR123 lithium battery is correctly installed. • TRANSMIT - The transmitter switches from ARMED to TRANSMIT mode when it is submerged in water for 4–6 seconds. When the transmitter is ON, it transmits a DSC message on marine VHF channel 70 and subsequently transmits at 121.5 MHz for search and rescue (SAR) authorities or DF-equipped platforms to locate the MOB.
  • Page 7 MOB transmission will not alert a VHF radio until the user programs ® BriarTek’s group MMSI into the vessel’s VHF radio(s). It is recommended that the user program his or her individual MMSI into ORCA dsc as well. Please review “ORCA ®...
  • Page 8 Program MMSI The user may program an individual MMSI into the memory of ORCA dsc. See the section ® titled “ORCA dsc MMSI Programming” on page 15 for detailed instructions on programming ® an individual MMSI. Check MMSI ORCA dsc can display the individual MMSI programmed into its memory. To perform an ®...
  • Page 9 A solid DML indicates the battery is OK. A slow flashing DML indicates that the battery should be replaced. When the test is complete, ORCA dsc returns to the ARMED mode. ® Activation The ORCA dsc activates within 4–6 seconds upon immersion in water. This is the only method ®...

  • Page 10: Wearing The Transmitter

    Wearing the Transmitter WARNINGS: • ORCA dsc MUST BE WORN SO THAT THE WATER SENSORS ARE UNDER WATER AND ® THE ANTENNA IS ABOVE THE WATERLINE DURING AN MOB EVENT. • IF NECESSARY, UTILIZE A LANYARD OR OTHER FASTENER TO SECURE THE TRANSMITTER/ANTENNA TO THE USER’S CLOTHING OR PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE (PFD) TO ENSURE THE TRANSMITTER DOES NOT BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE USER DURING AN MOB EVENT.
  • Page 11 Pendant Method ORCA dsc is supplied with a ® lanyard that may be clipped to the antenna and the ORCA ® enclosure. When the antenna is attached to the enclosure, it may be worn as a pendant around the user’s neck. This location allows the water sensors to be submerged while keeping the antenna above the waterline.
  • Page 12 fill with water. If you have questions regarding the optimal method for wearing the ORCA dsc, ® please contact BriarTek technical support. Contact information is listed on the inside front cover.

  • Page 13: Battery Information

    Battery Information ORCA dsc has a very low current consumption in the ARMED state. It is recommended that ® the battery should be replaced once a year or sooner if ORCA dsc has been activated for ® more than occasional testing. When ORCA dsc is in TRANSMIT mode, a new battery will ®...
  • Page 14 To Replace the Battery: 1. Ensure enclosure is dry. 2. Using a #1 size Phillips head screwdriver, unscrew the two crosshead screws on the battery door. 3. Remove battery door. 4. Remove used battery. 5. Insert new 3-volt CR123 lithium battery according to polarity diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
  • Page 15 ORCA dsc MMSI Programming ® Overview Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs) are nine digit numbers used primarily by VHF radios and automatic identification systems (AIS). MMSIs are regulated and managed internationally by the International Telecommunications Union in Geneva, Switzerland. For commercial users or those who travel outside the U.S., one must apply to the Federal Communications Commission to obtain an MMSI for a ship station license.
  • Page 16 MID and removing the trailing digit (e.g. a user having an MMSI of 366123450 is allowed to use the group identity 036612345). ORCA dsc is factory programmed with a permanent BriarTek group MMSI of 033809818. ORCA ® ® will not transmit an individual MMSI until the user programs it into the ORCA dsc memory.
  • Page 17 ® IMPORTANT: Please read through entire instruction set before attempting to program individual MMSI. The user may request BriarTek to program the 9-digit individual MMSI number at the factory or it may be accomplished manually. To program an individual MMSI, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 18 a. 2 second flash is graphically represented by (--) b. 1 second flash is graphically represented by (-) 2. MMSI confirmation visual a. 500 millisecond flash is graphically represented by (+) b. 100 millisecond flash is graphically represented by (*) ii.
  • Page 19 d. ORCA dsc will confirm the digit by rapidly flashing the sequence back to the user. ® i. Digit “0” is represented by (*), while digits “1-9” are represented by (+ through +,+,+,+,+,+,+,+,+,+) e. This process repeats through MMSI positions I –...
  • Page 20 3. Programming example a. Program MMSI “368010230” i. Start MMSI programming mode by following steps 1a-1f 1. Position M should be digit “3” a. ORCA dsc flashes digits 0, 1, 2, 3 (--,-,-,-) ® b. During the fourth flash, place the antenna tip into the “PROGRAM” recess c.
  • Page 21 4. Position X should be digit “0” a. ORCA dsc flashes 0 (--) ® b. During the first flash, place the antenna tip into the “PROGRAM” recess c. ORCA dsc confirms digit “0” has been programmed by flashing (*) ® 5.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Specifications • BriarTek group MMSI: 033809818 • Size: 3.500” x 2.271” x 0.920” • Weight: 3.1 oz. • Power: 156.525MHz = 100 mW; 121.5MHz = up to 100mW • Tracking Range: 2 NM from small craft, 5 NM from ship, 20 NM or greater from aircraft •...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Original receipt is required for all exchanges. This warranty is void if: • any component has been subject to misuse or improper installation by a non-BriarTek employee, or has been repaired or altered by a non-BriarTek employee.
  • Page 24 15 East Oak Street, Zionsville, IN 46077 | 317.250.6023 3129 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305 | 703.548.7892...

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