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- Page 1 MT605G EPIRB MANUAL ACTIVATION CLASS 2 406 MHZ EPIRB WITH GNSS INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Epirb Activation
EPIRB ACTIVATION I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L M T 6 0 5 G... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABOUT THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM ......... 19 SPECIFICATIONS* ..............20 NATIONAL AUTHORITY REGISTRATION DETAILS ....22 GME CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS ....23 IMPORTANT: To ensure the EPIRB is fully functional, test it at regular intervals and prior to an extended journey as described on page 14 of this manual. -
Page 4: Owner Details
Beacon UIN/15-HEX ID: ......... Congratulations on purchasing your new Accusat™ EPIRB. The Accusat™ MT605G is a high-quality 406 MHz digital satellite beacon. GME have developed and approved internationally a new family of affordable high-performance 406 MHz beacons. A CAUTIONARY NOTE: The satellite EPIRB is the most significant advance in search and rescue technology in many years. -
Page 5: General Description
NOTE: ensure that the GNSS antenna has unobstructed exposure to the sky. Your GME EPIRB contains two radio transmitters. A 406 MHz transmitter emits an internationally recognised distress signal, which includes position information, on this frequency, which is globally monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. Your EPIRB has a unique identity code which can be cross referenced to a database of registered 406 MHz beacons, allowing the EPIRB’s owner and vessel to be... -
Page 6: Registration And Transfer Of Ownership
NOTE: You must register your EPIRB. GME cannot do this for you. TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP If the EPIRB is transferred to a new owner, it is the responsibility of the current owner to inform the national authority of the new owner’s name... -
Page 7: Preventing Accidental Activation
Other areas: Please contact your Country Distributor. If you have a beacon coded with a foreign country code, or if you do not know what country code has been used, then you will need advice. Please contact the relevant authority on one of the numbers shown above, or visit https:// www.406registration.com/ PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION The signal from an EPIRB is regarded by authorities as an indication of... -
Page 8: Installation
• A beacon that shows signs of damage or degradation, may not be fit for use in an emergency. Contact GME for further advice. • The specifications section contains the ‘Compass Safe Distance’ for your particular model EPIRB. -
Page 9: Release And Stowage
RELEASE AND STOWAGE TO REMOVE THE EPIRB 1. Undo the retention strap. 2. With one hand, press down on the tab at the base of the bracket. 3. Grasp the EPIRB with the other hand and pull it outwards and downwards. -
Page 10: Manual Activation
Stock: Clear Polycarbonate Sheet Uv Stabilised 0.4mm Thick with A Stock: Clear Polycarbonate Sheet Uv Stabilised 0.4mm Thick with A JIRA REFERENCE GRA-3 Matt Textured Surface On Face Side. Matt Textured Surface On Face Side. ECO # Print: Screen Print 2 Colours on the Non Face Side Per Artwork. Print: Screen Print 2 Colours on the Non Face Side Per Artwork. -
Page 11: Epirb Activation Indicators
Once activated, the EPIRB will begin acquiring GNSS satellites. When a position is obtained, a musical chime will be heard and the green LED will flash rapidly for a few seconds. The green LED will then flash in sync with the strobe light to confirm that a valid GNSS position is being used. -
Page 12: Turning The Epirb Off
3. Check that both the strobe light and the ‘beep’ have stopped. 4. At this point, when the EPIRB has been deployed and has facilitated a rescue, it must not be used further. Contact GME for assistance. IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION If you suspect that an EPIRB has been activated inadvertently, you MUST turn it off and report it immediately to your National Authority’s Rescue... -
Page 13: Batteries And Maintenance
Search and Rescue authorities will not penalise an EPIRB owner or operator in cases of genuine accidental activation. Contact numbers for various authorities are provided on page 22 of this manual. BATTERIES AND MAINTENANCE The EPIRB is fitted with high-capacity lithium batteries. These batteries can operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +60°C. -
Page 14: Safety Seal
NOTE: Some installations may be covered by state, national or international carriage requirements. Such legislation may impose additional inspection and maintenance requirements beyond those listed above. Contact the relevant authority for further information. CAUTION: Do not dismantle the EPIRB. It contains no user-serviceable parts. - Page 15 Contact GME for advice. If the EPIRB repeatedly fails the testing process (long red LED and low beep at the end) you should contact the GME service department for advice. I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L...
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Page 16: Gnss Satellite Acquisition Test
5. Once testing is completed, return the EPIRB to the bracket. GNSS SATELLITE ACQUISITION TEST The general self-test procedure is more than sufficient to perform a comprehensive check of your beacon without consuming too much battery capacity. The general self-test also includes a general GNSS check to ensure the GNSS circuitry is functioning. -
Page 17: Gnss Satellite Acquisition Test Table
This table summarises the progress and result of the GNSS test. GPS SATELLITE ACQUISITION TEST TABLE INDICATOR DESCRIPTION INDICATION Short green LED EPIRB is undergoing a GNSS flash after you self-test press and hold the TEST button for 4 seconds. After the green The EPIRB is in acquisition LED flash, the red... -
Page 18: Unaccompanied Transportation
We recommend you retain the original packaging in which you received your EPIRB for transportation. If returning your MT605G to your dealer or GME branch office for repair or scheduled battery replacement, you should inform the transportation company beforehand that your EPIRB contains lithium batteries. -
Page 19: About The Cospas-Sarsat System
ABOUT THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM Cospas-Sarsat is an international, humanitarian search and rescue system that uses satellites to detect and locate emergency beacons carried by ships, aircraft or individuals. The system consists of a network of satellites, ground stations, mission control centres, and rescue coordination centres. -
Page 20: Specifications
Batteries are not user replaceable. After emergency activation or upon reaching the marked expiry date, the EPIRB must be returned to GME or its authorised service centre for battery replacement. I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L... - Page 21 SPECIFICATIONS* PHYSICAL Operating -20°C to +55°C Temperature: Storage -30°C to +70°C Temperature: Weight: 650 g (including bracket) Compass Safe 1m from magnetic navigational device Distance: EPIRB unit 260 mm (H) × 102 mm (W) × 83 mm (D) dimensions: (including bracket) Materials: UV stabilized plastic chassis Performance:...
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Page 22: National Authority Registration Details
NATIONAL AUTHORITY REGISTRATION DETAILS AUSTRALIA 24 hour emergency contact Within Australia: 000 International: +61 2 6230 6811 Registration Beacon Registration Section, Australian Maritime Safety Authority GPO Box 2181, Canberra ACT 2601. Freecall 1 800 406 406 local only. +61 2 6279 5766 business hours only. Fax: 1800 406 329 local only. -
Page 23: Gme Contract Warranty Against Defects
CONTRACT WARRANTY AGAINST DEFECTS This warranty against defects is given by GME Pty Ltd ACN 000 346 814 (We, us, our or GME). Our contact details are set out in clause 2.7. This warranty statement only applies to products purchased in Australia. - Page 24 (f) Goods where the serial number has been removed or made illegal. 4. Warranty period 4.1 We provide the following warranty on GME products. No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the period from original date of purchase.
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