E100-E100G User Manual
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1. 7 6 Record of Programming Details It is recommended that the information entered on the Programming Details label on the EPIRB is also copied here for future reference UIN VESSEL NAME eee MMSI COUNTRY CALL SIGN 25 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 Ucean Signal Ltd Unit 4 Ocivan Way Margate CT 4NN United Kingdom infol eceansignal cam www oCeansignal cam2. EPIRB in place 4 Place the housing cover over the back by placing the locating holes on the side of the housing over the clips 5 Push and rotate the housing release knob into the locked position right 6 Complete the provided identification label using a UV stable indelible pen Fit to the side of the ARH100 cover left hand side in an easily visible position and use the clear protective label to cover it Clearly mark the expiry date on the HR1E and on to the separate label provided using indelible pen Fix the label to the housing in the rectangular recess and cover with the clear protective label SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 3 3 Mounting Bracket The E100 E100G is supplied as standard with a quick release mounting bracket This bracket should be mounted on a suitable wall or bulkhead in a position where it can easily be retrieved in an emergency Although the E100 E100G is rugged and waterproof Ocean Signal recommends mounting the EPIRB in a protected position whenever possible Do not mount the EPIRB closer than 1 metre to any steering compass ww as this may affect the accuracy of the compass O Keep the EPIRB away from any strong magnetic sources such as loudspeakers compass compensation magnets etc Mark the location of the four screw holes onto the mounting position Pre drill the holes if required then screw the mountin
3. Lithium Manganese Dioxide LiMn02 ODESO sedea e cea tena ahs i ua sa e a nd a d et a d Typically 96Hours Replacement Interval 00 cee eae 5 years GPS Receiver Safesea E100G only Satellites Tracked 0 cee ees 50 Channel Engine DC INSIIVILY oir nace sits acre acts ec a i a ene ee eon oe a a 146dBm Cold Start Re acquisition 0 eee 162dBm Centre Frequency e 1 57524 GHz GFS ANENE cerr see aes aci acas e ack nc am ta WS an a Microstrip Patch General Height of BOdY se voces ae des ete a e a i us 212mm Maximum Body diameter 110mm WIG 38 omeneasca agita ati ARLETE town e Ati i 73bgrams Environmental IE 60945 Category 5 2 ame aia ne n aia ri e a a Portable Operating Temperature 00 0 eee Class 2 20C to 55C Storage Temperature 0 0 cee eee Class 2 30C to 70C Automatic release depth 4 metres maximum WARS ORO e ou eta wine ooh a da iu panes Mantes wees Exceeds 10m at 20 C 22 Part No 9125 00624 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 7 3 Accessories Replacement Lithium Battery for E100 E100G LB2E 7 4 Approvals Cospas Sarsat T 001 T 007 PUlODG 2404 ra ae eat ut ae Marine Equipment Directive MED A 1 5 6 IEC 61097 2 IEC 60945 WEP oceans EEE EE USCG FCC Approved FCC ID XYEE100 WorldWide aaa tei act o A da ata IEC 61097 2 IMO Regulations A 662 16 A 69
4. gate 10 ll 5 Tell WEPOQUCUIOW coreene iiaia e a a ae daci ee eee eee 5 L2 Reg ED AEON cece oie che ee ee ee ee ee ee cee ce gan 5 13 Programming Details e e exe sen Gees eee sa ee See ee eee ee Soe 6 2 E100 E100G Overview ccc cece eee eee tte tenes 7 3 Mtalaa cc 54064555202 502404ee ee 6 te map epee couse ey eeecsende Faust 8 Sel COCO ojos oe ee ee bee eee bee bee Sa a ad 8 32 Float Free HOUSING 2a gcc eee wee hee ee el ee pe he ee oe ee eee ee aoe 8 Set AMIE EARD RER RER RO agedetes sews bate taadvawene he ot award kena ss 7 oo MGUNUING Bracket 5 cpu eroi e area dee cece E aie aul bee eee ee eee vee sees 10 39 1 L ddng ING EPIRB ina mia nex de to ke ae be eee etude bared eu di eae 10 A OGeralolt ae inte ii o ati E a d i at a ee 11 At Marii LACIE eror ccc series dia iu Aa oe dat pia EE ERE s d da 11 AAA Deployment From an Enclosure pe i aaa 6244454 e e g sea e bade eae I 4 1 2 Deployment From a Bracket uneia deeds eee ob atena de erai sale de N en 12 Ses Manual Activate sera ame 8 87 seende nea aE Ea e oho whe ees a Baa aa IE 12 42 Alomat ACUVAUION oc cee cee cba es bee reece 0 dead ra EIEREN EEES 28 de 13 A WDCACIVANOM sare cete ocine erect ina e v oh ee done air roi dp Pee im cai ai avut eee al ET 14 4 3 1 Deactivation from Manual Activation 0 00 ee eee 14 4 3 2 Deactivation from Automatic Activation 2 2 202 6020600050000 00004 14 3 FALSE ALEP US occ iaciweeusetutcuteetotund dl ate a ca in eee drd a Fae
5. 0 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 6 4 HRU Replacement If you have an EPIRB mounted in a float free housing this will also contain a HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit HRU The HRU unit must be replaced two years after installa tion the expiry date is marked on the HRU and on the front of the housing If this date has been reached then the HRU must be replaced with an Ocean Signal HR1E failure to do so may result in the HRU not operating correctly during an emergency situation 1 Lift the release mechanism by pulling 2 Push the HRU down against the spring against the spring and remove the EPIRB and remove the locking pin Carefully from the housing remove the HRU from the spring a 3 Using the new HRU locate the two 4 Push the HRU into position as shown retaining ridges at the bottom of the HRU Push the locking pin home with the retain onto the spring Carefully push the HRU ing flange pointing down Load the EPIRB against the spring into the housing YY Side View Bottom View N T P M Locating ridges LAAN ariy Retaining flange 3 Ei l Sprin all L wr all a IE 3 ii 20 Part No 9125 00624 _ _ ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 7 APPENDIX 7 1 System Overview 7 1 1 COSPAS SARSAT System The COSPAS SARSAT system utilises two satellite arrays to provide distress alert and location data to
6. 15 51 Disabling the EPIRB soi prizee tte Gotoh teed etate arad a lt iai i au ai a uta ied 15 6 Maimtenance 22 comer aia n na am bo d mie dt ai i 0 ii Ra i i ai A et i ai da 16 Oe TES sense ee oe ai tee ee ee ee eee tee bee aces a eee ae Tataee iu 16 Gl Sel lest MOJE 20 sie e ceai ea Preia erati ee e D000 hoceee weed tat AEri 16 ON WPS Tes ModE aura e arunci ee alei dau e aia pn ue Sute oud fa ai n so eee Fes 17 Bee INSPOCUON oe nE rece ie alia i na e atat d nt nat pa e ad a n i ea Tla a d tat 18 6 3 Battery Replacement 2201 ai e nai cara arata one ata a nl ia o 0 8 el i A e a a a e a 19 6 4 HRU REPLACED IL nui eat t iate e seen tee ala pe adi a a load nen eee ese deep 20 7 APP o ice om sed be ie ni ch II nd t i ional eee eee vi li 2 i l 21 TW SYSLEIT OVERVIEIN Le sonica eae beeen ee eee ee ee See eee eee ta e e 21 EAL SOSGPAS SARSAM SSE 2 ese noii caveees ended ane dns ocd isi A due vex 21 Ele WPS SUE tly cub ete ei Fos bees Gone eure reese saga bee Perea a 21 72 SDCCINCAUONS wo costat cee ates a da tis seu tuia aa wee tee een apti ace pees tee de eee 22 PO PECCSSONICS oy oe Seog et mau a i oes eee be eee a In E 23 72 APON E pe esa eho eo ch eee ears e a eee ee da 0 da taie nai anes Sega Ti iu A 23 7 5 Service amp Warranty wo beeen ase ed pa bre ee ae tes a 8 8 een cee panes eens 24 7 6 Record of Programming Details 22 222 sideosscduacauces a eta aa ve a a 25 4 Part No 912S 00624 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G US
7. 4 17 A 810 19 A 814 19 23 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 n ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 7 9 Service amp Warranty All servicing or repairs of this EPIRB must be carried out by an approved service agent Please retain the original packaging for your EPIRB If the EPIRB has to be returned for any reason the original packaging should be used The battery packs used with this EPIRB are classed as non hazardous under IATA Hazardous Transport Regulation e Batteries should be shipped as category 3090 packing instruction 968 part 2 e EPIRBs with batteries should be shipped as category 3091 packing instruction 969 part 2 The battery should be removed from the EPIRB before packing but can be in the same box Your SafeSea E100 E100G EPIRB is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from date of purchase Ocean Signal Ltd will at its discretion repair or replace a faulty product free of charge including return carriage costs to the owner For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department Email service oceansignal com Accidental damage and misuse or non approved modifications are not covered by this warranty This warranty does not affect your statutory rights Dealer Stamp Date Of Pulrchase i 3 ici o wed denen ek deed ated hed n at da n d a de MESO a de Oded 24 Part No 912S 00624 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL
8. ER MANUAL 1 GENERAL 1 1 Introduction This manual provides valuable information for the installation operation and routine maintenance of both the SafeSea E100 EPIRB amp SafeSea E100G EPIRB with GPS Please read this manual completely before using your EPIRB Parts of this manual apply to the E100G only 1 2 Registration wy THE OWNER OF THIS 406MHz EPIRB MUST REGISTER IT WITH THE APPROPRIATE NATIONAL AUTHORITY FAILURE TO REGISTER THIS EPIRB MAY RESULT IN A FINE SLOWING ww THE RESCUE PROCESS OR EVEN LOSS OF LIFE All 406MHz EPIRBs are programmed with a unique identity number UIN which is based upon the country of registration This is normally the country to which the vessel is flagged Registration provides the Search and Rescue authorities with the correct emergency con tact details which will speed up the rescue process For UK registrations go to www dft gov uk mca mcga07 home emergencyresponse mcga searchandrescue epirb mcga sar epirb online htm For US registrations go to https beaconregistration noaa gov rgdb Once registration has been performed you should receive a decal sticker which must be affixed to the area on the EPIRB marked Attach proof of registration in this area This decal is your proof of registration Useful registration contacts are UK EPIRB Registry US EPIRB Registry HM Coastguard Southern NOAA SARSAT Pendennis Point NSOF E SP3 Castle Drive 4231 Suitland Road Falm
9. Red Indicator Indicator A successful test is determined by a series of Green LED flashes between one and six Flashes Hours Usel Flashes Failure flashes this sequence is repeated after a 2 second delay A failure is determined by 0 to 121 5MHz ai 1hr 59min oe homer a series of Red LED flashes between one and five flashes this sequence is repeated 2 Flashes 2hrsto gt Flashes 406MHz after a 2 second delay 3hrs 59min generation The Green LED shows how many hours of 3 Flashes M 3 Flashes spala ia use the EPIRB has undergone on the i current battery The Red indicator shows 6hrs to Replace the failure condition 4 Flashes urs 59min Flashes battery Failure to follow the correct test activation 9 Flashes Dao 9 Flashes a procedure may result in either no activation 6 Flashes 16 Part No 912S 00624 or the LED flashing red green Release the switch and retry after a short pause _ _ ocean S AL IGN SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 6 1 2 GPS Test Mode WARNING TESTING THE GPS RECEIVER IS LIMITED TO 5 TESTS ey OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE BATTERY TESTING THE GPS RECEIVER ey EXPENDS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF BATTERY ENERGY AND MAY TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THIS TEST MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED WHERE THE EPIRB HAS A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE SKY THIS IS REQUIRED TO oy ALLOW THE GPS RECEIVER TO ACQUIRE A SIGNAL FROM SUFFICIENT SATELLITES TO ALLOW IT TO DETERMINE A POSITION It is recommended that t
10. User Manual SEL E100 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons www oceansignal com _ rrie i IGNAL 2012 Ocean Signal Ltd The technical data information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifica tions and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior permission of Ocean Signal Ltd No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual Ocean Signal and SafeSea are registered trademarks of Ocean Signal Ltd 2 Part No 912S 00624 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY T WARNING USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS U OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER e REMOVE THE EPIRB FROM ITS MOUNTING OR HOUSING e TO MANUALLY ACTIVATE THE EPIRB 1 Break off the protective cover C 2 Slide and hold the Green 4 N switch to the left then slide the Red switch into the down position and release the Green switch e REMOVE THE LANYARD COVER e HOLDING ON TO THE FREE END OF THE LANYARD THROW THE EPIRB INTO THE WATER NOTE Refer to section 4 3 for deactivation instructions 3 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL CONTENTS T Goneri sege ae Ac i ag 0 al 0 ai IAR n A 0 a
11. allows easy access to the EPIRB for maintenance and servicing To ensure that the EPIRB will always float free from the sinking vessel ensure that the float free housing is located high up on the superstructure free from any obstructions and located in a position that it will not be trapped regardless of the angle the sinking vessel may be in Ensure the EPIRB it is mounted with the antenna facing upwards 3 2 Float Free Housing E om Using the dimensions shown use the four 147mm l No10 x 1 screws supplied to secure the 185mm float free housing to the chosen structure O ll SN ae o9 PX 7 a eae 7 y 8 Part No 912S 00624 ocean SIGNAL 3 2 1 Loading the EPIRB When replacing the EPIRB in the Float Free Housing please ensure that the unit is clean and dry The oy area around the activation controls and the lanyard should be free from water and dirt to ensure reliable Operation The EPIRB is held in place inside the Float Free Housing by the Hydrostatic Release Module HRU which locks into position using a spring If it is necessary to replace the EPIRB into the Float Free Housing after maintenance or testing etc 1 Pull the HRU back as shown right 2 Load the EPIRB controls facing up into the location seat ensuring to carefully fold the antenna back behind the EPIRB 3 Gently lower the HRU back into the locked position this also holds the
12. ated and then power down If the Grey test key is held on after the indicator has finished flashing Red it will then begin to rapidly flash between Red and Green to indicate Flashes for 2 that the EPIRB power Is being held on and 3 seconds is needlessly draining the battery reserves 17 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 6 2 Inspection During the monthly EPIRB self test it is advised that the following inspection Is performed 1 Inspect the EPIRB for obvious signs of damage including the state of the antenna any creases in the antenna may cause the operation of the EPIRB to be impaired 2 Confirm that the EPIRB is securely mounted on the bracket or in the float free housing 3 Inspect the lanyard to ensure it is not attached to any structures 4 Confirm the battery is within the specified expiry date 5 If the EPIRB is housed in a float free housing confirm the HRU is within the specified expiry date Two years after the installation date 6 Clean the EPIRB and mounting it is recommended that the EPIRB is cleaned only using a damp cloth Other than the battery pack there are no user serviceable parts inside the EPIRB DO NOT OPEN THE EPIRB DOING SO WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND MAY CAUSE FALSE ALERTS 18 Part No 912S 00624 _ _ ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 6 3 Battery Replacement The EPIRB is supplied with a non hazardous 9V Lithium batte
13. cally activated by placing in water remove from the water and dry The EPIRB will automatically switch off after approximately 30 seconds 14 Part No 9125 00624 _ _ ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 9 FALSE ALERTS False alerts are a serious problem they cause valuable resources to be diverted away from real emergency situations If a false alert is initiated by any means it is important to contact the nearest search and rescue authority and inform them of the false alert Report the following information EPIRB UIN Date time and duration Cause of activation Location when the alert was activated Location at time of deactivation gt If the EPIRB was activated by mistake then turn it off The first emergency transmission will not occur for approximately 50 seconds if the unit is turned off within this time then EPIRB will not have sent an emergency distress If the unit has been dropped into the water then remove from the water and dry the case wait approximately 30 seconds for the water contacts to de activate If the unit is still flashing after this period check that the unit has not been manually activated if so then follow the procedure to manually switch the EPIRB off The EPIRB should now be switched off replace the EPIRB on to the cradle or into the float free housing The SafeSea E100 E100G is fitted with water activation contacts Although the mounting bracket and float free housing are des
14. ear Pare mere o 121 5MHz Tx 1 flash with strobe light every 2 5 seconds 406MHz Tx Flash for 2 seconds position 406MHz Tx without valid SafeSea E100G only The 121 5MHz homer does not begin transmission until after the first 406MHz transmission approximately 50 seconds 4 2 Automatic Operation The EPIRB will sense when it has been placed in water and automatically begin to operate after a short delay in the same manner as described above Note If the EPIRB is mounted in the float free housing or on the bracket this function is disabled until the EPIRB has been removed from either fixture If the EPIRB is mounted in a float free housing in the event that the vessel sinks the EPIRB will automatically be ejected from the housing allowing it to float to the surface and begin transmission 13 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 a ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 4 3 Deactivation 4 3 1 Deactivation if Manually Activated If the EPIRB has been inadvertently activated or the emergency situation has passed it can be turned off simply by reversing the activation process Slide the Green switch to the left the Red switch will return to the off position Release the Green switch It is not possible for the user to replace the clear protective cover Return the EPIRB to an Ocean Signal authorised service centre for replacement 4 3 2 Deactivation if Automatically Activated If the EPIRB was automati
15. elease knob anti clockwise to release the housing cover 2 To remove the housing cover tilt it slide 3 Lift the hydrostatic release mechanism it sideways to free the cover from the base and remove the EPIRB clips and Lift off 11 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 a Ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 4 1 2 Deployment From a Bracket Press the Grey release key on the right hand side of the bracket and remove EPIRB 4 1 3 Manual Activation Break off the clear protective cover over the Green and Red switches Holding the Green switch to the left push the Red switch down and hold While holding the Red switch down release the Green switch to lock the Red switch in the active position The EPIRB will now be operational The strobe lights will begin to flash at a rate of once every 2 5 seconds as soon as the unit is activated For best performance it is important that the EPIRB is in an upright position with a clear view of the sky and as far away from any metallic structures as is possible If the EPIRB contains a GPS receiver ensure that the GPS antenna is not obstructed and has a complete unobstructed view of the sky as Indicated on the top of the EPIRB A lanyard is provided to tether the EPIRB to the lifeboat or life raft to ensure that it does not drift away Make sure this is firmly attached 12 Part No 9125 00624 SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL Deere mer era n
16. g bracket to the surface using the four No x 5 8 screws supplied 25mm 3 3 1 Loading the EPIRB Align the back of the lanyard storage area situated at the rear of the EPIRB with the clip mechanism of the cradle and push into place There will be an audible click indicating that the EPIRB is now secured in place 50mm Do not attach the lanyard to any U part of the vessel superstructure or other part that will hinder the release of the EPIRB j Do not locate your mounting bracket in a position that would U expose the EPIRB to the risk of being knocked off by passing crew bumping into it especially in heavy Lo weather e g the companionway 10 Part No 912S 00624 Ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 4 OPERATION WARNING USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS ey OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER ey MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY The EPIRB is designed for best operation while floating in water If used in other situa tions ensure that the EPIRB Is placed in the open clear of any cover and kept upright Do not place the EPIRB close to large structures or under cover In the case of abandoning ship if possible recover the EPIRB and tie to the survival craft or person using the lanyard For optimum operation it is recommended that the EPIRB be tied to the raft with the lanyard and floated in the sea 4 1 Manual Activation 4 1 1 Deployment From an Enclosure 1 Push in and then rotate the housing r
17. h area and increase the effectiveness of the rescue operation 21 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 7 2 Specifications 406Mhz Transmitter FregUENCY cance evewtardex ie dea ee a aa pia n n i Ed 406 037 MHz 1KHz OUTDO PAGE aie e ter parau atace des aoleu e al td a sees OW Typical Modulatie soveceteretenees demite OaE Phase 1 1 Radians Pk 16K0G1D EMCOGING se me ue aan aaa wen de mul eee wee ewer sees ae ou X Biphase L DUAN ce e eee ce toutes tee tek see EEE 920mS Frequency Stability 0 0 0 0 c cee eee 2 parts per billion 100mS ni Ea aa e eta ae cee las cok te Nod ai ah i ia st 400 bps 121 5MHz Transmitter Frogu e ee a ci de e e e 8 ie ea iii alt a 121 5 MHz Output POWER e a nzestra vid n e d xs 25 100mW PEP MORILE ICI orez se a d aes dn ba eo ani dle let dud e n Swept Tone AM 3K20A3xX Sweep Range Rate 00 c eee eee ee 375 1125 Hz Modulation Depth e sn sa nasa e aa eos eat n c n Ce 3 96 Frequency Stability n sa an n i e ca ecrane aaa e e ata wa 50ppm DU OV E a sec e aaa tee beh miau tei dania n tea dal 8 40 Low Duty Cycle Strobe LCR IE ont onc acte oooh wee week e e e dl Two High Intensity LEDs Lant COMM saser uta de arie ook ae a e dee ia RES White Qutput FOWE 02 sn ovare a ae ond cadena a e ara A os 0 75 dc effective candela EVEN ei LEI oss att Sul oad wed ome d ga ia Ad e 20 30 per minute Battery WV Oils m dn ea o E eae oe eee d An td We d
18. his test is not performed in direct sunlight as it may be make counting the LED flashes at the end of the test difficult The EPIRB must remain under observation for the whole of the test to ensure the completion of the test is not missed To enter the GPS self test mode perform the following procedure 1 Rotate the grey test switch clockwise and hold for 1 second until the indicator LED begins to rapidly flash Green 2 Release the test switch and then quickly reactivate the test switch whilst the LED is still rapidly flashing 3 Hold the switch until the LED begins flashing Green at a slower rate continue to hold the test key for 5 seconds 4 Release the switch when the LED changes from flashing Green to a constant Red During the test the LED will remain Red and flash Green once every 5 seconds Successful test completion is indicated by the LED flashing Green for 10 seconds with the strobe light flashing every 2 5 seconds A test failure is indicated by the LED flashing Red for 10 seconds with the strobe light flashing every 2 5 seconds The test can be cancelled at any time by activating the Grey test switch and holding isa shies EAE it on for 5 seconds J 4 land then The EPIRB is limited to 5 GPS self tests the unit will not perform any more than this until the battery is replaced If the GPS self test is initiated and the EPIRB pepeaten has already performed 5 GPS self tests the indicator will flash Red for 5 seconds repe
19. igned to prevent accidental activation due to heavy sea or weather conditions if the EPIRB is not correctly fitted in it s mounting it is possible that this may cause a false alert situation 5 1 Disabling the EPIRB In the unlikely event that your EPIRB develops a fault and does not switch off then completely disable the unit by removing the battery as described in section 6 3 15 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 6 MAINTENANCE 6 1 Testing 6 1 1 Self Test Mode WARNING TEST TRANSMISSIONS ON THE U HOMER FREQUENCY OF 121 5MHZ ARE LIMITED wy BY INTERNATIONAL RADIO REGULATIONS TO WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF AN HOUR It is recommended that the EPIRB is tested no more than once a month Activate Test Mode by rotating the grey test switch clockwise and holding for 1 second until the LED indicator begins to rapidly flash Green then release the test switch This will initiate a self test be prepared to monitor the number of LED indicator flashes upon completion of the test The self test monitors the 121 5MHz homer RF power initiates a satellite transmis sion in order to measure key performance parameters will monitor the 406MHz RF power synthesiser lock and battery volt age under load The self test message is designed to prevent the satellite forwarding an alert message during self test After the satellite transmission the strobe light is flashed demonstrating operation Green
20. outh Suitland MD 20746 TR11 4WZ USA 5 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL This EPIRB is a radio transmitter as such your existing radio license must be updated to include this EPIRB When an EPIRB is transferred to a new vessel the EPIRB must be re programmed to include the relevant information as required by the country controlling the new vessel In the US Vessel owners should advise NOAA in writing upon change of vessel or EPIRB ownership transfer of EPIRB to another vessel or any other change in registration information Changing the country to which the vessel is flagged will result in the EPIRB needing to be re programmed as the EPIRB UIN also contains the country code It is very important that your EPIRB is registered with your National Authority The registration information will ensure that the rescue wy authorities quickly identify the type of vessel they are searching for and make contact to ensure the alert is not a false alarm Although failure to register your beacon will not stop you being rescued it may cause unnecessary delays and effort in the rescue centre 1 3 Programming Details Your EPIRB is supplied with a label titled Programming Details this contains areas where the programming details of the EPIRB can be marked This information includes UIN Unique Identity Number Vessel Name MMSI Country Call Sign ae NS If this label has not been pr
21. ovided with the EPIRB information pre inserted then the user should write this information on the label using a UV stable indelible pen The UIN 15digit HEX code can be found on the programming certificate Affix the label to the left side of the EPIRB in the area provided then place the clear protective label provided over the first label It is recommended that this information is also copied into the section provided at the back of this manual 6 Part No 912S 00624 Ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 2 E100 E100G OVERVIEW 1 Strobe Lights 6 Indicator LED 2 Lanyard Attachment Point 7 Tear off tag 3 Programming Details Label 8 Interlock Switch 4 Battery Compartment 9 Activation Switch 5 Test Switch 7 Version 01 20 16 03 2012 ocean SIGNAL SAFESEA E100 E100G USER MANUAL 3 INSTALLATION gt Failure to follow the following installation guidelines may cause the w EPIRB to operate incorrectly Do not mount the EPIRB closer than 1 metre to any steering compass wy as this may affect the accuracy of the compass z Keep the E100 away from any strong magnetic sources such as ww loudspeakers compass compensation magnets etc 3 1 Location The location selected must be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the entire unit Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards along with vibration should also be taken into consideration when choosing the location Ensure that the mounting location
22. ry pack It is recommended that this pack be replaced every 5 years assuming that the EPIRB has not been used for any emergency use if the EPIRB is operated for any purposes OTHER than the self tests the battery should be replaced to ensure the correct operating life of the EPIRB during an emergency situation If the expiry date marked on the battery pack has been reached then it must be replaced to ensure correct operating life of the EPIRB during an emergency situation Always use an Ocean Signal LB2E battery to replace the existing battery Failure to use the correct bat tery may result in the EPIRB failing to perform correctly For SOLAS vessels it is recommended that the battery is replaced at the time of the Shore Based Maintenance Batteries should only be replaced by trained personnel with access to the required test equipment to ensure correct operation after the battery exchange For non SOLAS vessels including recreational vessels the user may replace the battery themselves or use an approved service agent Detailed battery replacement instructions are provided with each new battery U The replacement of the battery may only be performed by the end user where it is allowed by the local or national maritime authorities Dispose of exhausted batteries by returning them to your service agent Lithium batteries require specialist methods for disposal DO NOT INCINERATE DO NOT DISPOSE OF AT SEA 19 Version 01 2
23. search and rescue authorities The GEOSAR system can provide near immediate alerting within the coverage of the receiving satellite The LEOSAR system provides coverage of the polar region beyond the range of the GEOSAR system It can calculate the GEOSAR Geostationary Earth Orbit location of distress events using Doppler LEOSAR Low altitude Earth Orbit processing techniques and Is less susceptible to obstructions which could block a signal in a given direction The system is comprised of instruments on board the satellites which detect the sig nals from the distress beacons Ground receiving stations referred to as Local Users Terminals LUTs receive and process the satellite downlink signal to generate the dis tress alerts The distress alerts generated by the LUTs are then received by Mission Control Centres MCCs which then forward the alert to Rescue Co ordination Centres RCCs Search and Rescue Points of Contacts SPOCs and other MCCs 7 1 2 GPS System The GPS system is a satellite array that enables a GPS receiver to determine its position around the globe There are a minimum of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth providing accu rate position velocity and time information The SafeSea E100G has a built in 50 channel GPS receiver and antenna allowing recep tion of this positional data The received position is then coded into the EPIRB emergency transmission thus enabling search and rescue teams to narrow the searc
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