SE 406 II and SGE 406 II
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3. 0 4 9 1 iti 9 2 aes vince aceite 9 3 Mounting instruction plate 9 4 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU expiry 9 5 Marking vessel name 10 10 1 Self Test amp inspection 10 2 Mechanical inspection 10 3 HRU replacement 10 4 Battery replacement 10 5 Servicing 10 6 Transportation LARO ANA INV a Ne kako 10 7 GMDSS inspections 11 How does it work 2 12 Technical specification 13 Declarations of Conformity 14 Appendix Satellite Systems North America EPIRB registry systems 1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY NOTICES This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave and imminent danger False alerts endanger lives Help to prevent them understand how to activate and de activate your equipment Intentional false alerts may involve penalties Read the complete manual before installing testing or using the EPIRB Ensure you test the EPIRB monthly see section 10 1 Ensure the EPIRB is registered with your local authorities Flag State nation see section 2 The EPIRB contains no user serviceable parts Do not open Return to your d
4. information to search and rescue authorities anywhere in the world for maritime aviation and terrestrial users in distress There are two satellite arrays carrying the COSPAS SARSAT system The principal array is LEOSAR Low Earth Orbit Search and Rescue which has seven satellites in polar and near polar orbits The orbits of these satellites are arranged to scan the entire surface of the Earth on average a satellite comes into view every 45 minutes LEOSAR satellite path and scan footprint Distress transmissions from EPIRBs are picked up by the satellites and retransmitted to ground receiving stations which then pass the message to the appropriate rescue organisation On average the total delay from activation of an EPIRB to the message being received by the rescue services is 90 minutes COSPAS SARSAT equipment is also carried on the second satellite array GEOSAR Geostationary Search and Rescue This array uses geostationary satellites which are always in view over their area of coverage so that reception of the EPIRB signal is virtually instantaneous GEOSAR coverage Global Positioning System GPS The GPS system is a satellite array which enables a receiver located anywhere on Earth to determine its position with high accuracy The array uses 24 satellites plus spares orbiting the Earth in six orbital planes four satellites per plane as shown below These are arranged so that at least five satellites are within
5. is ON continuously as a warning that the EPIRB is about to transmit Once the first transmission is complete the buzzer sounds synchronously with the strobe The buzzer is also used to indicate the results of self test 11 5 OPERATING PROCEDURE An EPIRB is a piece of life saving equipment Its sole purpose is to call for help It must only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger Misuse can involve a severe penalty 5 1 Sinking If you have a category 1 float free enclosure see marking on enclosure label then if your vessel sinks the EPIRB will automatically release itself from its enclosure before it reaches a depth of 4 metres The EPIRB will float to the surface and start to operate because its sea switch is activated If possible the EPIRB should N be recovered and tied using its lanyard to the survival craft An EPIRB is meant to mark survivors not the accident scene For best operation leave the EPIRB floating in the sea near the survival craft as this is the condition for which it was designed and tested NOTE Satellite coverage at the time an alert is transmitted and if activated onboard a ship or raft overhead obstruction on the ship or raft may affect whether and how soon an alert is received by the satellite system 5 2 Abandon ship If the vessel is sinking and there is time to fetch the EPIRB then this should always be done Release the EPIRB from its mounting bracket as de
6. spool and throw the EPIRB into the water OR If time permits pull the tear off tab up then press the activation button and slide the switch left 1 Recommendations and Safety 1 2 2 Mandatory Registration 2 1 Overview 2 2 How to register 2 3 Warranty form 2 4 Radio ler ao s stan tna A E 2 5 Sale or transfer Jr DESCHIPTION 22 AA a ki RN aa 3 1 Bulkhead bracket raco ena vk deje E levji via 3 2 Float free enclosure 4 5 5 2 Abandon 5 3 GPS Operation Smartfind Plus only zi 5 4 Releasing EPIRB from a bulkhead 2 15 5 5 Releasing EPIRB from an 16 5 6 Manual activation 5 7 Deactivation 5 8 Re fitting EPIRB 6 False alerts 6 1 Stand down rescue services 6 2 Turn off the ERIRB taxicab SRNA ih ia 6 3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB 7 Fully disabling an EPIRB nana 8 Bulkhead bracket installation 22 11 8 1 Siting 8 2 Mounting procedure i cee 9 Enclosure 4 4444
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8. 8m x 0 5m 32 x 20 40mm 173 150mm 5 95 9 3 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a rigid plate giving visual instructions on how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency Mount this next to your EPIRB as explained in section 8 2 1 9 4 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU expiry If you are installing a float free EPIRB you must now mark the HRU expiry date The HRU has a 2 year in service life which starts as soon as it gets exposure to a marine environment Hence the 2 years starts at installation and it is left to the customer to mark this date during installation A date 2 years into the future should be marked on the HRU body and copied onto the label on the side of the enclosure The HRU is marked by cutting out the corresponding dates on its label as shown on the separate leaflet The enclosure should be marked using the alpha numeric stickers provided then covering them with the clear adhesive label provided but see 9 5 first The preferred date format is month and year for example JUN 2006 27 9 5 Marking vessel name In many countries it is usual to have your EPIRB programmed by your supplier see registration section Your supplier will then mark all the EPIRB labels accordingly However if your EPIRB was purchased in the USA Canada or UK then your EPIRB will have all the necessary markings except for vessel name In these countries it is usually left to the customer to
9. S SARSAT provide registration details for many countries use the web address www cospas sarsat org and follow the links to 406 MHz Beacons and Registration alternatively there is direct access to the database on www 406registration com 2 3 Warranty form Please complete the warranty form supplied and fax or mail it to McMurdo Failure to do this may delay any future warranty claim 2 4 Radio licence An EPIRB is a radio transmitter and must therefore be added to your radio licence If you have been allocated a radio callsign then you already have a radio licence for your VHF or MF radio set You should update your licence to include your EPIRB For further details see your licence or use these contact numbers USA FCC Tel 888 225 5322 Website www fcc gov Forms Form506 506 pdf UK Ship Radio Licensing Radio Licensing Centre The Post Office PO Box 1495 Bristol BS99 3QS Tel 0870 243 4433 Fax 0117 975 8911 Minicom 0117 921 9550 Website www radiolicencecentre co uk 2 5 Sale or transfer EPIRBs registered in the USA Canada UK and Australia do not need to be re programmed when transferred to a new vessel Simply complete another registration form to inform the authorities of the transfer Use one of the spare forms provided or contact McMurdo for a blank form See warranty section at rear for address For most other countries the EPIRB must be re programmed with either the new vessel s Maritime Mobile Station Identity MMSI or it
10. SAILOR SAILOR SE 406 II Satellite EPIRB SAILOR SGE 406 II Satellite GPS EPIRB Thrane amp Thrane In this manual the SAILOR SE 406 II Satellite EPIRB is referenced as E5 Smartfind The SAILOR SGE 406 II Satellite GPS EPIRB is referenced as G5 Smartfind Plus EPIRB This manual is applicable to both the SE 406 1 and the SGE 406 ll EPIRBs The SGE 406 II contains a GPS receiver for improved positional accuracy some parts of this manual are applicable only to the SGE 406 Il and are marked accordingly APPLICATION This EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon is designed for use in maritime emergencies and is approved for these contingencies It is not designed or recommended for use on land or in the air Use the EPIRB only in situations of grave and imminent danger Intentional false alerts may result in penalties REGISTRATION This EPIRB must be registered with the appropriate national authority The function of the EPIRB is to send an alert to the COSPAS SARSATsatellites as described in the Appendix How soon an alert is received depends on the positions of the satellites at the time and can be influenced by overhead obstructions aboard the vessel Rescue time following an alert depends on the overall performance of the Search and Rescue organisations which is outside the control of McMurdo IN EMERGENCY Remove the EPIRB completely from its bracket or enclosure Hold the lanyard
11. TED ABOVE IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE McMurdo will not be liable for indirect special incidental or consequential damages of any kind sustained from any cause In no event shall McMurdo be liable for any breach of warranty or other claim in an amount exceeding the purchase price of the EPIRB This warranty does not affect any statutory rights of the consumer In order to be valid claims must be made under the above warranty in writing as soon as practicable after discovery of the defect or failure and within the warranty period referred to above Proof of purchase will be required The claim should be sent together with the product in question to the address set out below or to an Approved Service Agent Following a valid warranty claim McMurdo Limited shall be entitled to repair or replace the product or part in question free of charge or at McMurdo Limited s sole discretion to refund to the buyer the price of the product or a proportional part of the price McMurdo Limited 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 In the case of a consumer McMurdo Limited shall only be liable where other l
12. battery replacement instructions If the EPIRB was activated by mistake or if the emergency ends then the EPIRB can be reset back to its ready state as follows REMOVE FROM WATER AND DRY EPIRB IF ON SLIDE SWITCH TO RIGHT If EPIRB is still flashing then it has a fault Refer to section 6 on False Alerts 5 8 Re fitting EPIRB 5 8 1 Refitting into bulkhead bracket The EPIRB is now in its ready state but its sea switch is still armed and will activate if it gets wet To de activate the EPIRB fully it must be replaced in its mounting bracket where a magnet in the bracket will make the EPIRB safe Hold the bracket collar open and drop the EPIRB into the bracket The slots in the EPIRB fit over the locating lugs in the bracket Hold the collar shut and fit the R clip to secure the EPIRB Fold over the antenna and locate the end moulding in the retaining slot 17 Align slot with lug Fit R clip Locate end of antenna in slot 18 5 8 2 Re fitting into enclosure Referring to the illustration place the EPIRB on its side in the enclosure As illustrated the TEST button is furthest from the back of the enclosure Engage base of EPIRB into the recess in the lever arm Push the EPIRB into the enclosure to engage the retaining clip Bend the antenna as shown and retain it in the recess Refit cover squarely engaging the guides at the top end and the rod through hole in cover Locate cover
13. been turned on manually Slide the activation switch fully to the right The EPIRB should now stop flashing Refit the EPIRB correctly into its mounting bracket or enclosure Modern EPIRBs have sea switches and it is not uncommon for the sea switch to activate in rough seas or heavy rain simply because the EPIRB has been badly fitted in its mounting bracket The EPIRB bracket contains a magnet to hold the EPIRB in an off state If the EPIRB is wrongly fitted the magnet has no effect so heavy seas may activate the sea switch The cure is to ensure the EPIRB is correctly fitted as shown in section 5 8 21 6 3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB In the unlikely event that your EPIRB develops a fault and will not turn off then prevent its radio signal from reaching the satellite using one of the following methods e Cut off or fold down the antenna Wrap the EPIRB in metal foil and take it below decks or e Cut off or fold down the antenna and place the EPIRB in a metal container or locker Take care when dealing with the antenna Handle the antenna as little as possible Refer to Section 1 for warnings Leave the EPIRB in this condition for 3 days until its battery is dead then refer to section 10 5 for instructions on returning the EPIRB for servicing See also section 7 22 7 FULLY DISABLING EPIRB In the unlikely event that your EPIRB refuses to turn off then it may have a fault Procedures for dealing with a faulty EPIRB ar
14. button 2 The EPIRB will test its internal components and then make test transmissions at 121 5 and 406 MHz whilst monitoring the transmitter output 3 Ifall tests are successful the buzzer will sound and the red and white strobe LEDs will flash together a number of times 4 If any test is unsuccessful nothing will flash and the red LED will go out Operation of this test for the Smartfind Plus is identical except that the green LED will flash or not in step with the red LED 5 The number of times the LEDs flash is an indication of the accumulated time the battery has been in use Accumulated Battery Use hours Number of flashes beeps 0104 3 5 to6 2 More than 6 1 REGARDLESS OF THE BATTERY STATE THE EPRIB SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY MAY STILL GENERATE AN ALERT If the EPIRB fails Self Test it must be serviced 10 1 2 Power consumption warning If the TEST button is held down after any test has completed a warning is given after 20 seconds the red LED flashes rapidly and the buzzer sounds This indicates that battery capacity is being reduced for no reason If this warning persists after the TEST button is released the EPIRB is faulty and must be serviced 29 10 1 3 GPS operation test Smartfind Plus only To comply with COSPAS SARSAT regulations the Smartfind Plus EPIRB is also capable of checking the correct operation of the GPS receiver This test consumes signi
15. cture Check the battery is within its expiry date Check that the sea switches are clean and free from paint or grease Check that the antenna has not been creased so that it erects to a near vertical position when released If during these checks it is discovered that the frangible seal has been broken then the EPIRB may have been activated The battery condition is thus suspect and the battery should be replaced at the earliest possible opportunity It is however possible to verify the condition of the battery to a limited extent by using the indication of the self test as described in section 10 1 1 If the LEDs flash more than once then there is a good chance that the battery will provide the specified performance IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE BATTERY IS REPLACED REGARDLESS OF SUCH VERIFICATION If you have a bulkhead bracket Check the EPIRB is correctly fitted and secure in its bracket e Check that the two halves of the bracket are securely connected If you have an enclosure e Check the HRU is within its expiry date e Confirm the cover can be easily removed e Ensure the EPIRB base is correctly fitted into the D shaped recess and that the antenna is correctly stowed If the EPIRB or its mounting needs cleaning then this should be done using warm soapy water and a damp not wet cloth Do not use strong detergents or solvents Do not paint the EPIRB or its mounting Do not clean with detergents or solvents During vessel clea
16. d to a Rescue Coordination Centre RCC which alerts the appropriate SAR authorities Successive satellite passes refine and confirm this information Alternatively beacons such as Smartfind Plus can use the GPS system to obtain a very accurate position This position is then transmitted as part of the distress signal For an explanation visit the webpage http www cospas sarsat org DescriptionOverview doppler htm The network of orbiting satellites can detect signals over the entire surface of the earth in addition there are four geostationary satellites that appear fixed in position and which detect signals over enormous areas approximately one third of the surface of the earth but excluding Polar regions However the geostationary satellites because they are fixed with respect to the earth cannot determine the position of the EPIRB using Doppler The Smartfind Plus EPIRB contains a GPS receiver which can determine its own position This position is then transmitted as part of the distress signal GPS reception can be affected by several factors and GPS systems do require a clear view of the sky in order to work effectively because the receiver needs signals from several satellites to calculate its position If the GPS cannot determine its position it fails safe it does not transmit an inaccurate position but instead sends information to indicate that no position is available Position information is then dependent on the orb
17. down Engage rear washer into backplate by pushing back and sliding down Look under the spring and check that the washer is fully engaged Fit the EPIRB as shown in 5 8 2 Refit cover by engaging hole over rod and then snapping into place Check that the cover is correctly fitted Refit R clip through top of rod On side of cover remove old HRU expiry date and mark new date Fitting HRU glo Spring Washer Rear E clip Breakable rod Engage washer here Lever arm 32 10 4 Battery replacement The EPIRB uses three 9V Lithium battery packs McMurdo type 82 939 Typically these will have to be replaced every 5 years The exact battery expiry date is marked on the rear of the EPIRB lens dome if you have a full enclosure it is also marked on the outside of the enclosure The battery expiry date should be checked regularly You will need to replace the battery when e The expiry date has been reached or e The EPIRB has been used in an emergency situation or e A false activation exceeds 6 hours of use REGARDLESS OF THE BATTERY STATE THE EPRIB SHOULD ALWAYS BE ACTIVATED IN AN EMERGENCY MAY STILL GENERATE AN ALERT A battery is a one shot device It is not rechargeable or user replaceable Battery replacement must be carried out by a McMurdo approved service agent The entire set of batteries should be replaced together NOTE When the battery is changed it is the responsibility o
18. e Long test it is advisable to have it serviced It will still generate an alert in an emergency but it may not provide GPS precise position information this may delay a rescue as the possible search area is much larger NOTE New beacons have 10 test cycles available When the Smartfind Plus battery is changed it is the responsibility of the service agent to ensure that the Long Test cycle counter is reset as otherwise this test may not be available WARNING While the EPIRB is running this test it cannot generate a distress alert Once the test is complete the EPIRB returns to normal operation without any operator intervention It is therefore recommended that this test is performed only under conditions where an emergency is unlikely to arise If necessary this test may be terminated without performing the check by holding down the TEST button for approximately 5 seconds until the red LED goes out 30 10 2 Mechanical inspection During these monthly checks you should take the opportunity to inspect the EPIRB and its mountings visually for deterioration or damage Note that the EPIRB is designed to allow water to circulate around the outer edge of the dome inside the outer clear plastic edge but outside the waterproof seal consequently a volume of water in this area is of no consequence On the EPIRB itself check the following e Inspect the EPIRB for any obvious damage Check that the lanyard is not tied to the vessel stru
19. e covered in section 6 on false alerts in simple terms you should do the following De activate the EPIRB as described in section 6 2 Suppress its signal by removing the antenna and wrapping the EPIRB in metal foil as described in section 6 3 Leave for 3 days until the battery is used up WE DO NOT RECOMMEND ANY OTHER COURSE OF ACTION However if it is absolutely necessary to fully disable an EPIRB by unplugging its battery proceed as follows Take the EPIRB below decks into a dry area Locate a cross headed screwdriver Unscrew and retain the 3 sealing screws Lift the lens dome off This will lift the circuit board Avoid touching the circuit board if possible Using fingers unplug the three white battery connectors The flashing will now cease Collect all the parts and return them to your nearest service agent 8 BULKHEAD BRACKET INSTALLATION 8 1 Siting The bulkhead bracket should ideally be sited in plain view near an emergency exit When choosing a suitable mounting position you should also consider e Ease of access in an emergency e Mount at least 1 metre 3 from any compass equipment e If there is any likelihood of the EPIRB being replaced in its bracket after activation then ensure that the antenna has as clear a view of the sky as possible 8 2 Mounting procedure The bulkhead bracket is supplied with a set of stainless steel fixings 25mm 1 in length The bracket mounts against a flat surface usin
20. ealer for battery replacement or other service This device contains Lithium batteries do not incinerate puncture deform or short circuit Take care if you need to dispose of these batteries or the complete EPIRB refer to section 10 3 This device emits radio frequency radiation when activated This radiation is not classed as harmful however it is advisable not to handle the antenna while the unit is activated It is advisable not to stare directly at the strobe LEDs 2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life In the USA failure to register may result in a fine In the UK you are legally required to register your EPIRB 2 1 Overview Every EPIRB is pre programmed with a unique identity before it reaches the customer This is done by the manufacturer or in some cases the distributor The identity includes a 3 digit country code This is the country that takes responsibility for storing that particular EPIRB s registration details In most cases this is the country to which the vessel is flagged The country programmed into your EPIRB can be found from its rear identity label You must register with this country ULE Vessel enti ane 1D1400063F81FE0 UIN FLAG 232 G BRITAIN SERIALISED 000012 Country CATEGORY 1 AUTO Class 2 20 55 4 131 F When you activate your EPIRB in an em
21. ergency the nearest maritime search and rescue coordination centre MRCC will receive the message and decode the country code eg 232 They will then access the registration database for that country and expect to find details of your vessel its radio equipment and who to contact If they fail to find this information this may slow down any rescue 2 2 How to register Three registration forms are provided two are for future use and one must be completed immediately These forms are pre printed with your EPIRB s identity all you have to do is complete details of your vessel and provide contact numbers Wherever possible the forms are also pre printed with the correct mailing address and a faxback number If your form does not have a mailing address contact your supplier When you have completed the form you can choose to fax it or mail it It is usual to receive confirmation when you register In the UK and USA you will also receive a Decal sticker which you must fit to the EPIRB itself The Decal is proof of registration Not having a Decal is an offence Useful registration contacts are USA Sarsat Beacon Registration UK EPIRB Registry E SP3 RM3320 FB 4 HM Coastguard Southern NOAA 5200 Auth Road Pendennis Point Castle Drive Suitland MD 20746 4304 Falmouth TR11 4WZ Tel 888 212 7283 Fax 301 568 8649 Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 319264 Details of the North American on line registration systems are given on Page 41 COSPA
22. f the EPIRB are sea switch contacts Submerge these in water to activate the EPIRB automatically Keep these contacts clean see section 10 2 Pull the tear off tab upwards to release the switch then push the switch in and move it fully left This button enables the user to run test sequences to verify the readiness of the EPIRB Pull the lanyard spool down to free it Use the cord to tether the EPIRB to a survival craft Strobe Test button Sea switch Antenna Red LED Green LED Activation switch Lanyard ACTIVATION mmm 3 1 Bulkhead bracket If you purchased the manually activated EPIRB version this is normally supplied with a bulkhead mounting bracket see section 8 The EPIRB is released by pulling out a R clip The bulkhead bracket should be sited in plain view near an emergency exit To avoid accidental activation if the EPIRB is removed from its mounting the bracket is in two sections The removable collar section contains the deactivating magnet for the EPIRB so the demounted EPIRB with its attached CARRYSAFE collar cannot be activated by moisture This allows it to be removed easily and transported in for example a wet grab bag Press to release CARRYSAFE collar EPIRB in CARRYSAFE Fixed bulkhead mount removable collar WARNING The EPIRB will NOT be activated by moisture while it is in the bracket or in the CARRYSAFE collar but it may activate if placed in close proximity to a ma
23. f the service agent to reset the Long GPS Self Test counter in the Smartfind Plus For a description of this counter refer to Section 10 1 Lithium batteries have special disposal requirements Never incinerate a Lithium battery Never dispose of one at sea Your service agent will deal with battery disposal 10 5 Servicing All servicing must be carried out by a McMurdo approved service agent Always call your nearest agent and talk to their service department before returning equipment You can find your nearest service agent from e The McMurdo web site www mcmurdo co uk e Contacting McMurdo direct see warranty page e Contacting a McMurdo distributor If the EPIRB has to be returned the original packaging should be used if possible 10 6 Transportation The battery packs used in these EPIRBs are classified non hazardous For shipping the battery pack meets exemption A45 of the IATA hazardous transport regulation for categories UN3090 Lithium batteries UN3091 Lithium batteries contained in equipment and UN3092 Lithium batteries packed with equipment For further information refer to the McMurdo website www mcmurdo co uk 33 10 7 GMDSS inspections If your vessel is subject to GMDSS regulations then you can expect to get regular visits from ship surveyors enforcing national legislation They will check the expiry dates and activate the EPIRB to prove that it really works and they will read the identity message stored ins
24. fax number A registration form may be downloaded from the website given above However you register the beacon you will be sent a decal which must be attached to the beacon Registration address NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration E SP3 RM 3320 FB 4 5200 Auth Road Suitland MD 20746 4304 FAX 301 568 8649 Helpline 301 457 5678 or toll free 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 41 McMurdo Limited Product Warranty Subject to the provisions set out below McMurdo Limited warrants that this product will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase McMurdo Limited will not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty e for any defect arising from fair wear and tear wilful damage negligence abnormal working conditions failure to follow McMurdo Limited s instructions whether oral or in writing including a failure to install properly and or to use batteries recommended and or supplied by McMurdo Limited misuse or alterations or repair of the product by persons other than McMurdo Limited or an Approved Service Agent e for parts materials or equipment not manufactured by McMurdo Limited in respect of which the buyer shall only be entitled to the benefit of any warranty or guarantee given by the manufacturer to McMurdo Limited e for the battery storage life which is specifically excluded from this warranty if the total price for the product has not been paid THE LIMITED WARRANTY STA
25. ficant reserve capacity of the EPIRB battery consequently it can only be performed a fixed number of times It is recommended that this test is performed only if the performance of the GPS receiver is suspect This test must be perfomed only in a location where the beacon may be expected to acquire a GPS position refer to page 12 for advice 1 Press the TEST button until the red LED lights then release the button Wait while the Selt Test routine runs then immediately the strobe flashes press the TEST button and hold it down for about 15 seconds until the red LED lights again If the strobe does not flash the Self Test failed In such a case this test cannot be performed 2 Provided that the Self Test was successful the Smartfind Plus will start the Long GPS Self Test mode The buzzer will sound twice the red LED will stay lit and the green LED will begin to flash The TEST button may be released at this point 3 This test takes 15 minutes to complete During this time do not shield the EPIRB and do not stand over it 4 Ifthe GPS receiver acquires a position the green LED will light continuously and the buzzer will sound 10 times If the receiver fails to acquire a position the red LED will light continuously and the buzzer will sound 10 times 5 Whether the test passes or fails the white strobe LEDs flash to indicate how many Long GPS Self Test routines remain available If the EPIRB passes Self Test but fails th
26. g 4 fixing points Offer the bracket into the chosen position and mark through the mounting slots If you are using the nuts and bolts supplied drill 6mm 1 4 holes in the centre of each mark You will need a 4mm Allen key to tighten the bolts If the rear of the mounting surface is inaccessible then use the self tapping screws supplied and drill 3mm 1 8 holes Always fit washers under the heads of the screws to avoid damage to the plastic 130mm 8 2 1 Mounting instruction plate The EPIRB is supplied with a self adhesive instruction plate which has basic visual instructions showing how to operate the EPIRB in an emergency Mount the instruction plate next to the EPIRB so that it is easily visible in an emergency During vessel maintenance ensure the plate does not get painted over or cleaned down with strong degreasing solvents g 70 505 ONLY EMERGENCY 1 0 10 z spe i t Qa 130 Laff Mount instruction plate next to housing 25 9 ENCLOSURE INSTALLATION 9 1 Siting The enclosure should be mounted upright against a vertical bulkhead Alternately it may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface such as a cabin roof No other orientations are recommended J If you have float free EPIRB it is critical that you choose a position where the released EPIRB will not get trapped by overhangs r
27. gnet The EPIRB must be removed from all parts of the bracket it will then activate if immersed or if switched on manually 8 3 2 Float free enclosure If you purchased the automatically activated version a suffix also known as the float free version then your EPIRB is supplied in a plastic enclosure see section 9 This is much more than just a protective housing it contains a spring loaded lever which automatically pushes the enclosure lid off and releases the EPIRB if your vessel sinks This automatic ejection is controlled by a device called a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU If the enclosure is sinking then before it reaches 4 metres 13 feet depth the HRU cuts a plastic rod that retains the lever this ejects the lid and releases the EPIRB which floats to the surface and switches on automatically as shown below 1 As the vessel sinks the enclosure fills with water The HRU contains a blade which is released due to water pressure acting on a diaphragm Before it reaches a depth of 4 metres the HRU will operate and cut the plastic rod releasing the coil spring The spring pushes the EPIRB and the enclosure lid outwards As the lid pivots off it disengages from the moulding lip that helped hold it in place The lid is weighted so it rolls over and falls away As the EPIRB floats away it moves out of range of the magnet Once away from the magnet its sea switch becomes armed The sea switch activates The EPIRB t
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29. hen floats on the water surface with its strobe light flashing After 50 seconds it makes its first distress transmission Sea switch activates A EPIRB transmits EPIRB arms when free from housing HRU cuts rod Lid ejects and EPIRB floats free If you need to activate your EPIRB manually it can be freed from the enclosure after pulling out the R shaped retaining pin and removing the lid 4 CONTROLS 4 1 Activation switch This slide switch is protected against accidental activation by a red tear off seal which indicates if the EPIRB has been activated previously The EPIRB can be activated manually by tearing the seal upwards depressing the locking button on the switch and sliding the switch to the left When the EPIRB is activated the strobe will start to flash immediately but the EPIRB will not make any distress transmissions for 50 seconds This gives you a chance to turn off if you activated it accidentally During this time the red LED illuminates continuously When the red LED starts to flash the 50 seconds delay has passed and distress transmissions have started 4 2 TEST button This control allows various test seguences to be run on the EPIRB Details of these tests are given in Section 10 1 4 3 Sea switch It is important to realise that the only time the EPIRB is completely off is when it is fitted in its mounting bracket or enclosure As soon as you take it out a magnetic switch activa
30. ide the EPIRB to check that you have registered it properly Leisure vessels are not subject to these inspections However in some countries passenger and fishing vessels are covered by the legislation 34 11 HOW DOES IT WORK Your EPIRB contains two radio transmitters one operating at 406 MHz which transmits an alert which can be received by satellites and one operating at 121 5 MHz which transmits a signal which can be received by overflying aircraft and Search amp Rescue SAR homing receivers When you activate the EPIRB both transmitters start broadcasting signals Providing the EPIRB s batteries are in good condition the transmission will continue for a minimum of 48 hours The 406 MHz alert signal can be detected by SAR satellites American European and Indian authorities operate a series of satellites in low earth and geostationary orbits to detect and locate aviators mariners and land based users in distress The satellites together with a world wide network of ground stations and Mission Control Centres MCC form the International COSPAS SARSAT Program whose mission is to relay distress signals to the international search and rescue community Ground stations track these satellites and process the distress signals to obtain a location by using Doppler location techniques of the distress The processed information is then forwarded to an MCC where it is combined with other location and registration information and passe
31. igging antennas etc should the vessel ever sink An expanse of flat surface is required to allow the enclosure lid to eject Use the list below to choose a suitable mounting position Mount on the outside of the vessel s structure as high as possible e Mount close to the vessel s navigation position e Consider ease of access an emergency AVOID Positions with insufficient space for lid ejection and maintenance Positions within 1m 3 of any compass equipment Mounting within 2m 6 of any Radar antenna Direct impact from waves Siting where damage is likely Exhaust fumes chemical and oil sources 9 2 Mounting procedure The enclosure mounts against a flat surface using 4 fixing points See illustration for mounting dimensions or use the backplate of the enclosure as a marking guide To do this pull out the R shaped clip and remove the enclosure lid Note how the EPIRB fits then remove it to somewhere dry its sea switch is now armed Offer the back plate into the chosen position and mark through the mounting holes The enclosure is supplied with a set of 25mm 1 stainless steel fixings If you are using the nuts and bolts drill 6mm 1 4 holes where you have marked You will need a 4mm Allen key to tighten the bolts If the rear of the mounting surface is inaccessible use the self tapping screws supplied Always fit washers under heads of the screws to avoid damaging the plastic 26 OBSTRUCTION FREE AREA 0
32. iting satellite system Once it has been activated for a distress situation an EPIRB should not be switched off until the SAR agency directs this 35 12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 406 MHz Transmitter Operating frequency 406 028 MHz t 1 kHz Power output 5 W typical Modulation Phase 16KOGID 121 5 MHz Homer Operating freguency 121 5 MHz 13 5 kHz Power output 50 mW radiated typical Modulation Swept tone AM 3K20A3X GPS Receiver Smartfind Plus Centre freguency 1 57542 GHz only Sensitivity 175 dBW minimum Satellites tracked 12 max Strobe light Type Two high intensity LEDs Light output 0 75 cd minimum Flash rate 23 flashes per minute Battery Type Lithium manganese dioxide Operating life 48 hours minimum Shelf life 5 years typical in service Environment Operating temperature 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Storage temperature 30 C to 70 C 22 F to 163 F Automatic release depth 4 metres max 13 feet Physical Weight 770 grams 1 7 16 Height of body 21 cm 8 2 inches Length of antenna 18 cm 7 inches Approvals Satellite system Cospas Sarsat T 001 T 007 IEC 60197 1 Europe Marine Equipment Directive USA USCG FCC approved FCC ID KLS 82 501 Worldwide IEC1097 2 Meets IMO regulations 662 16 A 694 17 A 810 19 A 814 19 This device complies with t
33. ly The green LED flashes alternately with the strobe to indicate that a valid position has been obtained by the GPS receiver Every 50 seconds it illuminates for 2 seconds to indicate that the position is being transmitted on 406 MHz Every 20 minutes the GPS receiver updates its position information If a fix is not obtained the green LED stops flashing and illuminates only every 50 seconds when the previous position information is transmitted All LEDs also indicate the results of self test refer to section 10 1 4 4 4 Interpreting the LEDs There are three principal indications to the user e Ifthe red LED is ON continuously the EPIRB is active but has not yet made transmission There is time to turn it off without causing an alert e lfthe red and green LEDs flash together and alternate with the strobe flash the EPIRB has a valid GPS position which it is transmitting regularly This is the normal operating condition which requires no user action e lfthe red and green LEDs flash at different rates the EPIRB is attempting to obtain a GPS fix If this indication persists it is advisable to move the EPIRB to a different location something may be affecting its ability to see the GPS satellites The LEDs can give many other indications these are principally for diagnostic purposes 4 5 Buzzer The EPIRB contains a buzzer to give audible feedback When the EPIRB is activated the buzzer pulses rapidly whilst the red LED
34. mark the vessel name during installation It is strongly recommended and is mandatory in some countries that the vessel name is marked on the rear of the EPIRB itself and also on the enclosure if you have one Use the alpha numeric stickers provided to mark the vessel name or its abbreviation on the top line of the EPIRB s rear label and again on the enclosure label Protect the markings with a section of the clear adhesive label provided a COVER STRIP FOR cleaning agents gt JJJJJJKKKKKK ADA 00 222222 6667777778888 33 2493 ete ee dl 278C3B82B0FFBFF 1 Pick off required letter a small knife blade works well 2 Apply letter to label Repeat until name is complete 3 Cover letters with clear label 28 10 MAINTENANCE 10 1 Self Test amp inspection As an important item of safety equipment your EPIRB should be checked regularly The EPIRB has a built in test capability that can be used as a confidence check This self test confirms that the battery is healthy that the GPS receiver and both distress transmitters are functional and that the strobe light is operational The self test should be performed monthly but not more frequently It should be performed during the first 5 minutes of the hour to minimise disturbance on the emergency channel 10 1 1 Standard Self Test 1 Press the TEST button until the red LED lights then release the
35. nsing or painting remove the EPIRB and its mounting 31 10 3 HRU replacement If you have an EPIRB in an enclosure marked Category 1 then it contains a Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU This has a 2 year replacement interval WARNING Failure to replace the HRU at 2 yearly intervals may result in it not actuating correctly and releasing the EPIRB in an emergency The expiry date which is marked on the HRU and on the enclosure side label should be checked regularly When the HRU expires you can obtain a replacement at a local marine store ask for a Pains Wessex BreaktHRU with an EPIRB kit Part No 82 210B The kit is complete with breakable plastic rod date labels and instruction sheet The HRU replacement procedure is as follows On the enclosure remove the R clip and pull the cover slowly off Remove the EPIRB and stow it in a dry place It will activate if wet Hold down the lever arm to take up the force of the spring Push the HRU back then upwards out of the slot in the lever arm When the rear clip disengages slowly release the lever arm The HRU with its breakable rod can now be lifted free and replaced Using pliers remove the rear E clip and slide off the old HRU Fit the new HRU over the new rod with its label facing outward Refit the washer and the rear E clip Ensure rod moves freely Mark the HRU with an expiry date 2 years into the future Slide the HRU into the slot in the lever arm and push lever arm
36. o inform the MSA by letter fax or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide the MSA with the information shown on the owner registration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners The MSA is the Australian Maritime Safety Authority or the Maritime Safety Authority of New Zealand as appropriate whose respective fax numbers are 06 257 2036 Australia and 04 382 6482 NZ 3 DESCRIPTION The EPIRB is a powerful self contained distress transmitter It is powered by a Lithium battery that has a replacement interval of 5 years An EPIRB is intended to be a one shot device once activated it will operate for at least 48 hours It operates best while floating in water but it can also be operated while on board a vessel or in a liferaft The key components of your EPIRB are Antenna Strobe light Red LED Green LED Sea switch Activation switch Test button Lanyard This is a flexible whip It must be near vertical when operating If the antenna gets bent gently straighten it out These are the bright white LEDs visible through the clear lens dome When the EPIRB is activated they will flash every few seconds Visible through the clear lens dome at the rear of the EPIRB This stays on or flashes to show which mode the EPIRB is in Where fitted beside the red LED this flashes when the GPS acquires a position fix The two studs on the sides o
37. om a bulkhead bracket If you have an EPIRB fitted into a bulkhead bracket pull the R clip out of the bracket to release the retaining strap Hold the antenna to prevent it springing loose and lift the EPIRB out of the mounting points 15 5 5 Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure If your EPIRB is fitted inside a full enclosure first remove the R clip from the retaining rod then pull off the enclosure cover and remove the EPIRB 0 5 6 Manual activation If the vessel is not sinking but there is imminent danger remove the EPIRB from its bracket and activate it manually as shown below Note that once activated it will flash immediately but it will not transmit a distress call for 50 seconds This gives you a chance to turn it off if you activated it in error ONLY IN EMERGENCY Q TEAR Tag pus s SLIDE LEFT Once activated the EPIRB must have its antenna as upright as possible and it must have a clear view of the sky for proper operation Laying it on its side or placing it next to a metal bulkhead will impair its range and may fail to alert the rescue services Avoid handling the antenna as this will also impair performance 16 5 7 Deactivation If your EPIRB has been activated for a cumulative period in excess of 6 hours then its battery should be replaced This is necessary to ensure that in an emergency it will operate for the full 48 hours required by international regulations See section 10 4 for
38. onto backplate then snap down over locating lug Check that the cover is correctly located see following page Refit R clip through hole in end of release rod CAUTION Failure to fit EPIRB correctly may impair its ability to float free in an emergency Cover correctly fitted to base 20 6 FALSE ALERTS False alerts are a serious problem for the rescue services About 90 of EPIRB initiated distress alerts turn out to be false alerts If your EPIRB should cause a false alert follow the instructions below 6 1 Stand down rescue services It is most important that you contact the nearest search and rescue authorities and tell them it was a false alert so that they can stand down any rescue services Use any means at your disposal to make contact Often this can be by VHF radio to the local coastguard or mobile phone if you are within coastal range but MF HF DSC and Inmarsat A B C M may also be used Useful contacts What to report USA Atlantic 7 Gulf of Mexico 212 668 7055 EPIRB Unique ID UIN 510 437 3700 Date time amp duration From any location 800 323 7233 Cause of activation From any location 01326 317 575 Location when activated 6 2 Turn off the EPIRB If the EPIRB was activated by mistake then turn it off Remove the EPIRB from any water and dry its sea switch contacts Wait about 8 seconds for the sea switch to de activate If the EPIRB is still flashing then it must have
39. oss or damage is foreseeable Nothing shall limit McMurdo Limited s liability for death or personal injury caused by its negligence This warranty is to be interpreted under English law All enquiries relating to this warranty or Approved Service Agents should be sent to McMurdo Limited Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth Hampshire PO3 5PB UK Telephone Int 44 0 23 9262 3900 Fax 44 0 23 9262 3998 Web www mcmurdo co uk Email customerservice mcmurdo co uk 42 Thrane amp Thrane Thrane amp Thrane A S info thrane com www thrane com
40. range of any receiver which can be anywhere at all times GPS satellite orbital planes Each satellite transmits information which enables its position and distance from the receiver to be calculated By combining these data for multiple satellites the position of the receiver can be calculated Operation of GPS receiver size exaggerated for clarity 40 NORTH AMERICA EPIRB REGISTRY SYSTEMS Important information Beacon registration is now available on line in USA and Canada This is the preferred method of registration The URLs for these services are http beacons nss gc ca Logon asp lang e Canada in English http www beaconregistration noaa gov USA and follow the instructions on screen Use the EPIRB form Emergency Contact It is VITAL that the Emergency Contact information is accurate particularly regarding the telephone number as this will be used to validate an alert Only if the beacon registration and approximate location details can be confirmed will the Rescue Coordination Center launch an immediate rescue otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the same source are received and verified Other information for Canada Registration address National Search and Rescue Secretariat Phone 613 996 1504 Fax 613 996 3746 Other Information for USA At present NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax The registration forms are pre printed with the correct mailing address and
41. s radio callsign whichever is required by the country controlling the new vessel Since the EPIRB identity contains a country code it follows that changing the flag state of the vessel also means the EPIRB must be re programmed Programming can be carried out at McMurdo or any of our designated agents For details of your nearest agent either contact McMurdo using the details in the warranty section or visit the McMurdo web site at www mcmurdo co uk 2 5 1 Mandatory information for Oceania The term Oceania is normally used to designate all the islands of the Central and the South Pacific including Australia and New Zealand Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons Registration of 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons EPIRB with the EPIRB Registration Section of the appropriate Maritime Safety Authority MSA see below is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the system The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue purposes Fill in the owner registration card immediately on completion of the sales transaction Mail the registration card immediately If the beacon is to enter service immediately complete the registration card and fax the information to the MSA The original card must still be mailed to the MSA for hard copy reference and filing If the current owner is transferring the beacon to a new owner the current owner is required t
42. scribed in section 5 4 or 5 5 and carry it to one of the liferafts Once the liferaft is in the water uncoil the lanyard and tie it to the liferaft then throw the EPIRB overboard so that it floats next to the liferaft The EPIRB will operate because its sea switch will activate 5 3 GPS Operation Smartfind Plus only The GPS receiver needs a clear view of as much sky as possible in order to acquire signals from sufficient satellites to determine its position Should it fail to do this the beacon will still transmit the 406 MHz distress signal and its position will be determined by the COSPAS SARSAT satellites using Doppler techniques 12 Getting the best from your EPIRB Your EPIRB is designed and optimised to be used floating in the sea However if you have to use it in other situations this section provides guidance on how to get the best from your EPIRB Aboard ship DO e Place the EPIRB in the open clear of overhangs e Keep the EPIRB upright hold it if necessary e Switch on the EPIRB DON T e Place the EPIRB close to large structures e Lay the ERIRB on its side Place the EPIRB under cover In a liferaft e sure you switch on EPIRB e Hold the EPIRB up as high as possible Note the high intensity flashing strobe light may cause discomfort if viewed for prolonged periods We recommend that the EPIRB is used floating in the sea NA 14 5 4 Releasing EPIRB fr
43. tes and puts the EPIRB into its ready state It will not drain the battery in this state but it will turn on automatically if the sea switch contacts are immersed in water The sea contacts are the two studs one on each side of the EPIRB Although you can control the EPIRB manually with the activation switch the sea switch overrides any manual settings For the manual switch to operate properly the EPIRB must first be dry so that the sea switch is de activated To ensure the sea switch operates properly in rough seas it has a built in time delay It has to be wet for at least 2 seconds before it will activate and it has to be dry for at least 8 seconds before it will de activate 4 4 LEDs 4 4 1 Strobe white The strobe is the visual means of locating the EPIRB When activated the strobe flashes approximately 21 times per minute with a pause during the time when the EPIRB is transmitting on 406 MHz 10 442 Red LED The red LED is used to indicate transmissions by the EPIRB When activated it flashes alternately with the strobe to indicate a good transmission on 121 5 MHz Every 50 seconds it illuminates for 2 seconds to indicate a good transmission on 406 MHz immediately before the transmission the LED flashes rapidly as a warning to the user When the EPIRB is first activated the red LED is illuminated continuously until the EPIRB begins to transmit when it begins to flash 4 4 3 Green LED fitted to Smartfind Plus on
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