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- Page 1 Fastfind MaxG, Fastfind MaxG(B) & Fastfind Max Personal Location Beacon User manual...
- Page 2 Notices to Purchasers Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) must be registered with the appropriate National Authority. Failure to register your PLB could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and maybe unlawful. Your PLBs Stick copy Programming unique label here identification information WARNING A PLB should only be activated in situations of grave and imminent...
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Page 3: Safety Notices
Safety notices Please take time to read this manual fully as it contains important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of your PLB. Important The PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) is an emergency radio beacon. Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. WARNING: False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. -
Page 4: Preparing The Plb For Use
Introduction Thank you for purchasing this PLB. When carrying it, you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. If you find yourself in a remote area without any other form of emergency communication, in the air, on land, or at sea, your PLB can call for help. -
Page 5: Emergency Operation
Emergency Operation Open yellow flip-top lid Tear off red anti-tamper seal. This exposes the ON button and releases the antenna. Take care to hold the unit away from you as the antenna springs out. Press and hold the ON button for 2 seconds After 2 minutes has elapsed, the RED ON indicator light will start to slowly flash indicating that the PLB has started transmitting emergency alerts. -
Page 6: Switching Off An Active Plb
Switching off an active PLB Press and hold the OFF button for a minimum of 5 seconds until the indicator lights go off. Emergency Operation with GPS When the PLB is first activated the inbuilt GPS receiver will attempt to acquire a fix. Once a GPS position fix is acquired the GREEN indicator light will start to flash once every 3.5 seconds in sequence with the red indicator light. - Page 7 Self-test International regulations require that Self-testing of the PLB should only be carried out in the first five minutes of any hour. Check the PLB monthly and check the battery is in date. Self-test verifies operation of the PLB by checking key features including battery voltage and 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz alert transmitters.
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Page 8: Handling False Alerts
Important: While self-testing keep your fingers away from the top of the PLB as the close proximity of any objects can affect the results of the self-test. If the self-test still fails, repeat it and if the problem persists remove the PLB from use and contact your service dealer for advice. -
Page 9: Getting The Best From The Plb
Getting the best from the PLB General use Once activated, position the PLB so that the antenna is pointing straight up towards the sky so that it has the best all-around view of the sky. The position of the COSPAS- SARSAT satellites can affect when an alert signal is received. - Page 10 Using the PLB afloat The PLB is totally waterproof but is not designed to operate when floating on the surface of the water. It is buoyant and will not sink if dropped into water. If possible keep it out of the water when in use. Place it high up on your Personal Flotation Device (PFD), lifejacket, or chest and clear of any wave wash.
- Page 11 On the move If on the move, take care to keep the PLB flat with the antenna pointing skyward. Using the PLB on land The PLB should be placed to have the clearest possible view of the sky. Make sure the PLB does not become covered by drifting material (e.g.
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Page 12: Registration And Licensing
Registration and Licensing Each PLB has a unique 15 digit hexadecimal number printed on the programming label on the back of the PLB (visible only when the battery pack is removed). It is also pre-printed on the registration form, and a copy of the programming information label is usually placed on the first page of this product user manual. -
Page 13: Service And Maintenance
The battery pack is easily user replaceable. Order code 85-763-020A CAUTION: Never attempt to recharge the Battery Pack Once the battery expiry date has been reached it must be replaced. Only fit an original McMurdo branded -20 °C Class 2 Battery Pack... -
Page 14: How To Assemble Your Plb
How to assemble your PLB Fitting the battery Take care when fitting the battery. It forms part of the sealing system of the PLB, so it is important to follow the instructions exactly. Each replacement battery pack has new ‘O’ rings which should be replaced when the battery is changed. Fit the two ‘O’... -
Page 15: Technical Specification
Technical Specification Message formats: PLB National, Standard, and User Location Protocol as applicable. Operating temperature: -20˚C to +55˚C, Storage temperature: -30˚C to +70˚C Battery storage: 5 years Battery total Lithium content: 6.86 g. Operating life: 48 hours (minimum) Weight approx: 300g Length: 146mm Width: 78mm Approvals: COSPAS-SARSAT, R&TTE,... -
Page 16: Product Warranty
This warranty is to be interpreted under English law. All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to: Orolia Ltd, Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB, UK Phone: +44 (0)23 9262 3900 Fax: +44 (0)23 9262 3998 Email: service.mcmurdo@orolia.com Website: www.mcmurdomarine.com... -
Page 17: End Of Life Statement
End of Life Statement At the end of the PLBs useful life, it is vital that the battery is removed from the main body of the unit to prevent false alarms. False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence. It is also necessary that the PLB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage. -
Page 18: Annex 1. Registration Information
Annex 1. Registration information PLBs must be registered with a relevant national authority. Some administrations allow for on line registration or require a completed registration application form to be submitted by letter or FAX. General information related to PLB registration requirements around the World is published by the Cospas-Sarsat organisation. - Page 19 Greenland (Denmark) India Point of contact: Greenland Telecom Point of contact: INMCC/ISTRAC/ISRO Administration Tel: +91 80 28371857 Tel: +45 35430333 Fax: +91 80 28371857 Fax: +45 35431434 Email: inmcc@istrac.org Email: n/a Online registration: n/a Online registration: n/a Ireland Italy Point of contact: Maritime Radio Affairs Unit Point of contact: ITMCC Tel: +353 1 6782367 Tel: +39 080 5341571...
- Page 20 Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone: +44 (0)23 9262 3900 Fax: +44 (0)23 9262 3998 Email: service.mcmurdo@orolia.com Website:www.mcmurdomarine.com An Orolia Group Business 85-902-880N Issue 6...