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- Page 1 User Manual M200 Class M Maritime Survivor Location Device (MSLD incorporating AIS and DSC) English www.oceansignal.com...
- Page 2 For permission requests or enquiries, please contact help@oceansignal.com Ocean Signal Ltd. reserves the right to change or update the contents of this manual without prior notice. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, Ocean Signal Ltd assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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Page 3: In Case Of Emergency
Only activate your M200 in emergency situations requiring assistance. Deliberate misuse of your M200 may result in a fine. If the M200 is correctly fitted to a life jacket, it will automatically activate when the life jacket inflates. This guide shows how to manually activate the M200. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Tethering the M200 ....................10 Fitting to Life Jacket with separate bladder ............11 Fitting to Life Jacket with bladder stitched into cover ..........14 Fitting the M200 without using an oral inflation tube ..........17 OPERATION Semi-Automatic Activation ..................18 Manual Activation ..................... -
Page 5: General
M200 USER MANUAL GENERAL Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy This product complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada). This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in CFR 47 part 2.1093: Portable Device. Warnings This equipment is intended for emergency use only and it should not be used for routine tracking of persons or property, including routine tracking of divers. -
Page 6: M200 Overview
M200 USER MANUAL M200 OVERVIEW Cord Attachment Point (on rear) Arming Retainer Activation Slider Cord Attachment Point (on rear) Antenna ON Key Strobe and Indicator LED TEST/OFF Key 912S-05964 Issue 01.00 12/02/2025... -
Page 7: Introduction
The benefit of using NFC in the M200 is that the power used for communication comes from the mobile device and not the M200. The Ocean Signal mobile app allows a user to access the M200 for viewing the latest test results and battery health, as well as providing a means to configure the M200 with a vessel MMSI, detailed in section 3.3. -
Page 8: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)
Once your vessel’s MMSI number has been programmed into the M200 via the app, the DSC operational mode can be switched to closed loop. In this mode the M200 will only transmit a DSC distress alert to your own vessel’s MMSI for the first twelve minutes of activation. It will not immediately transmit to all ships and stations within range. -
Page 9: 121.5Mhz Homing Frequency
3.3.3 Manual DSC All Ships Distress Alert Whilst the M200 is active, an Open Loop ‘All Ships’ DSC distress alert can be manually initiated by pressing and holding the ON key for 2 seconds, then release. After a few seconds, the M200 will transmit a DSC distress alert to all ships with a DSC VHF radio within range. -
Page 10: Life Jacket Installation
The M200 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 the life jacket. The M200 will not activate if the life jacket does not inflate. -
Page 11: Fitting To Life Jacket With Separate Bladder
M200 is accidentally removed from its bracket. fixing point. Ensure that the M200 is securely tied to a fixed point that will NOT inhibit inflation. The fixing point will be identified in the life jacket user manual. Fitting to Life Jacket with separate bladder For attachment instruction to a fixed bladder, or a small and narrow separate bladder, see section 4.3... - Page 12 M200 and place over the antenna end cap. • Rotate the winder anti-clockwise until the antenna is flush with the M200 when fully wound. Do not remove the tool until the slider is in place. • Keeping the activation slider tether clear, insert the slider back into position between the two arming retainers.
- Page 13 Fitting the Oral Tube Bracket as low down on the oral tube as possible will usually assist in ensuring that the tape is passed around the largest bladder section available. • If there are whistles and lights fastened to the oral tube, then place them above the M200 bracket or attach them elsewhere to the life jacket. 4.2.5 Attach the M200 •...
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Page 14: Fitting To Life Jacket With Bladder Stitched Into Cover
When using this method, the fixing buckle and patch should be adhered to the widest part of the bladder so that it is as far away from the M200 as possible, whilst remaining in-line with the slider but not passing over the oral tube. For small, separate bladders, this can be positioned on the rear of the bladder if suitable. - Page 15 M200 and place over the antenna end cap. • Rotate the winder anti-clockwise until the antenna is flush with the M200 when fully wound. Do not remove the tool until the slider is in place. • Keeping the activation slider tether clear, insert the slider back into position between the two arming retainers.
- Page 16 Fitting the Oral Tube Bracket as low down on the oral tube as possible will usually assist in ensuring that the tape is passed around the largest bladder section available. • If there are whistles and lights fastened to the oral tube, then place them above the M200 bracket or attach them elsewhere to the life jacket. •...
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Page 17: Fitting The M200 Without Using An Oral Inflation Tube
M200 and fixing buckle. Shortening the tape will ensure that as the bladder inflates and the buckle patch moves away from the M200, the slider will be pulled from the M200 as it does so, resulting in its activation. -
Page 18: Operation
Misuse may result in a severe penalty. Ensure that the M200 is always fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time when used in a real emergency. Please observe the recommendations on testing in section 6. -
Page 19: Led Sequence
A cyan flash will occur every 5 seconds whilst Once every 1x cyan flash the M200 is searching for a GNSS location fix. 5 seconds GNSS Search/Fix Three cyan flashes will occur when a new or... -
Page 20: Deactivation
(the manually programmed MMSI number - see section 3.3). Deactivation To manually deactivate your M200 after use or if it is accidentally activated, press and hold the TEST/ Key until the red LED flashes twice, then release. -
Page 21: Rewinding The Antenna
MOB AIS message display will depend on the reception equipment being used. AIS enabled plotters will either display a ship or AIS Man Overboard target with the M200 unique self ID. The DSC radio will display a DSC alert with the M200 unique self ID. -
Page 22: Testing
In the event of a test failure, repeat the test. If the test failure reoccurs, contact Ocean Signal at help@oceansignal.com. Routine testing of your M200 is recommended to ensure it is in good working order. Please follow the guidance on the frequency that tests should be carried out. Each test will reduce the battery capacity slightly and reduce the operation time of your M200 during an emergency. - Page 23 M200 USER MANUAL 12/02/2025 912S-05964 Issue 01.00...
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Page 25: Ais And Gnss Test
At the end of the test, the strobe will flash and the indicator LED will produce a flash sequence. This flash sequence indicates the pass/fail result. In the event of a test failure, repeat the test. If the test failure reoccurs, contact Ocean Signal Ltd for advice at help@oceansignal.com. - Page 26 M200 USER MANUAL 912S-05964 Issue 01.00 12/02/2025...
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Page 28: Appendix
The battery must be replaced either prior to the expiry date or after the M200 has been used, even if only activated for a short period of time. Battery replacement must be carried out at an Ocean Signal authorised battery replacement centre. -
Page 29: Battery Safety Information
Transportation The M200 battery module (LB9M) has been tested in accordance with subsection 38.3 of part III of the UN Manual of Tests and Criteria. Test reports are available from Ocean Signal on request. -
Page 30: Specifications
M200 USER MANUAL Specifications AIS Transmission Transmit Power Nominal (EIRP) ......................1 Watt Frequency..................... 161.975/162.025MHz ±500Hz Baud Rate ...........................9600 Baud Synchronisation ........................... UTC Messages ..............Message 1 (position) , Message 14 (MOB Status) Repetition Interval .....................8 messages /minute ..................... Message 14 sent twice every 4 minutes DSC Transmission Transmit Power Nominal (EIRP) ......................1 Watt... -
Page 31: Licensing (Us Only)
Ocean Signal Ltd. declares equipment type safeSEA M200 is in compliance with Dir. 2014/53/EU. https:// https://www.oceansignal.com/products/M200/RED-DofC/ The safeSEA M200 is compliant with regulation ECC/DEC/(22)02 regarding the use of Class M MOB devices. The following statement is for US customers only: This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. -
Page 32: Warranty
Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace faulty product free of charge excluding the cost of shipping. Proof of purchase from the original purchaser shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid. All claims shall be made in writing to Ocean Signal Ltd. or an approved service dealer or distributor. - Page 33 M200 USER MANUAL 12/02/2025 912S-05964 Issue 01.00...
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