TracMe user manual
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1. This is useful in situations where the person activating he TracMe is rock climbing in a stream or situations where the TracMe must remain attached to the person once activated In certain situations it might be necessary o separate the TracMe beacon from its outer housing after it has been activated This is useful in the situation where the unit must be placed in a suitable position while he person takes shelter for example the TracMe can be hung up in a tree while the person shelters in a snow cave To separate the TracMe from its outer housing tear he ribbon section at the point illustrated in Step 4 shown previously 8 Antenna The spring loaded antenna will pop up automatically when the TracMe unit is activated When positioning the activated TracMe beacon on the ground position it with he antenna upwards in a clear open area if possible 9 Lanyard Always wear the lanyard when carrying your TracMe ote the information tag 7 Closing The Gap Between Lost and Found That s why TracMe was created in the first place If you visit www TracMe com you ll read about several situations which gave Joe and Tilo a personal mission to save lives Saving time can be critical when initiating and conducting a rescue and locating a missing and possibly injured person Lost and found success stories are the bottom line for the TracMe team You are the key element in keeping yourself safe And we are part of that pre2. you have activated it arrived and you have been rescued see th use or attempt to use a TracMe that has had its security seal broken immerse your TracMe into water below he depth specified in this Instruction Manual attempt to activate your TracMe other han as written in this Instruction Manual activate your TracMe unless you are lost injured or require serious medical attention leave the vicinity of your TracMe once deactivate your TracMe until help has attempt to re use your TracMe once deployed Use once only as directed and then your expended unit to TracMe Beacons P L throw away your TracMe it has a lithium battery Contact us to return it or if it is past its 12 month warranty dispose of it in a sealed container General Specifications Operating Storage temperature temperature 40degC to 60degC A0degF to 140degF 40degC to 70degC 40degF to 160degF Transmit frequency Factory set USA Canada FRS Ch1 462 5625MHz Australia UHF CB Ch5 476 525MHz Europe PMR Ch8 446 09375MHz Transmit power less than 10mW Transmissi Transmitted message ion type FM audio FE3 Message format message repeated every 15 seconds Duration of operation once activated operation time will be approximately 7 days at 25 deg C 75degF Reuse after deactivation not possible Deactivation system Water pro Buoyancy Indicators Weight Size County of of will float Green LED
3. during its lifetime At any time when the TracMe is not in its activated state a Self Test procedure can be performed by pressing the test button using a pointed object such as a pen or paper clip The status indicator 6 will flash GREEN if the TracMe passed the Self Test procedure 16 www TracMe com au The following tests are performed during the Self Test procedure Check the battery condition Check the operation of the electronic circuits Check if the transmitter is operational If the TracMe fails the Self Test indicator flashes RED it is no longer useable and should be discarded and replaced with a new unit See Our Warranty on Page 1 for replacement information 6B Deactivation If the TracMe is in its activated state for example if the inner and outer case are separated then pressing the Test button in the following sequence will deactivate the TracMe Press and hold the Test button until the status indicator lights up then release the Test button When the Status indicator lights again press and release the Test button momentarily The Status indicator will flash RED GREEN continuously until the battery is exhausted During this time the TracMe no longer transmits its distress signal The TracMe cannot be used and should be replaced with a new unit 7 Attachment and Hanging Ribbon The function of this ribbon is to prevent the beacon unit rom falling away after the TracMe has been activated
4. of the newer UHF CB radios scanners and FRS GMRS radios have this type of indicator as standard Land and Air Search Capabilities A light plane can also be used to initially speed up the location of the activated TracMe From the air the signal from an activated TracMe can be picked up from approximately 8kms 5 miles away even with poor visibility or with dense ground cover With specialist equipment this can be as far as 20 miles 30kms From this the position of he activated TracMe can be narrowed down to an area approx 1 km 1 2 mile radius This information is then passed on to a ground crew who can complete the search and rescue operation TracMe com has detailed Search and Rescue instructions The TracMe team continues to refine and improve the beacon s design and conducts workshops for search and rescue personnel as well as providing them with periodic updates free loan equipment to practice search echniques as well as other information For more information you can always login to www TracMe com au or contact Office 61 4 1987 5367 Australia How TracMe Works A TracMe beacon is a simple yet unique device which lasts longer than other beacons available Its battery when not activated lasts approximately 10 years and its signal once activa You only need to use it once for it to do its job The TracMe comes in a storage case Remove it and wear it when you cycle hike paddle ski or adventure
5. Help Emergency This will immediately alert anyone listening on the radio to your emergency situation The transmitted signal from the activated TracMe will then act as a homing beacon allowing rescuers to quickly find the TracMe Always stay next to or near your TracMe once it has been activated A correctly activated TracMe Personal Locator Beacon In this state it transmits the Help Emergency voice message Dor t forget your 11th Essential 13 TracMe PLB Features 1 Attachment point 5 Status indicator 2 Release pin 6 Test button SELF TEST 3 Outer case 7 Hang ribbon 4 TracMe Beacon Unit with 8 Antenna Security Seal and 9 Lanyard Replacement Date A Guide to TracMe s Features 1 Attachment Point This is used to attach the TracMe to a suitable point on your body It should be somewhere easily accessible by both hands in the event of an emergency remember in this situation one or the other hand may be incapacitated The attachment point should be secure enough so that he TracMe will not come free during activation Use the supplied lanyard to wear around your neck 2 Release Pin This pin is part of the activation mechanism of the TracMe Please read the section Activating the TracMe Beacon or a full description 3 Outer Case This holds the main TracMe Beacon unit until it is activated 14 www TracMe com au 4 TracMe Beacon Unit Security Seal and Replacement Date This co
6. Instruction Manual Please read the entire contents of this booklet and follow all instructions The Guide to Your TracMe Personal Locator Beacon ntroduction Quick Reference Cards ission Warranty eitis dieit 1 The TracMe Story and Why it Works 2 How TracMe Works o 4 WhyJust One Use coit mter riens 5 5 5 Basic Care of Your TracMe PLB ssssssessss Disclaimer the Legalese m The Do s and Don ts ssssssssssenenne General Specifications and Approvals 7 How to Activate Your TracMe Alternatives after You Activate Your TracMe E ncorrect Activation 212 A Guide to TracMe s Features TracMe Security Seal Replacement Date 5 Self Test Procedures sees 16 Closing the Gap Between Lost and Found 18 Contact Us Office 614 1987 5367 Australia www TracMe com au TracMe Beacons Pty Ltd 691 717 Leakes Road Plumpton Victoria Australia 3335 International US Patents Pending Patented in Canada Patent No PCT AU2004 001614 Forth Edition June 2009 Model TPLB 1 First of all Thank you for buying a TracMe Personal Locator Beacon PLB and taking the time to read this instruction booklet TracMe is the smallest and lightest Personal Locator Beacon available today Through technology innovation and low cost TracMe offers a lighter weight and more a
7. LB TracMe Beacons P L its contractors agents and staff are in no way liable for any loss or damage whatsoever including special indirect or consequential loss or damages arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the TracMe whether at common law including in contract and in tort including negligence in equity pursuant to statute or otherwise This disclaimer does not exclude restrict or modify warranties or conditions that TracMe Beacons P L cannot by law exclude restrict or modify In the event that TracMe Beacons P L is found to be liable for breach of any such warranty or condition to the extent permitted by law the liability of TracMe Beacons P L shall be limited at its option to 1 the replacement of the TracMe the supply of equivalent goods or the repair of the TracMe or 2 payment of the cost of replacing the TracMe or acquiring equivalent goods Read all Self Test and on p 16 and 17 be Plan your expedition paddling trip carefull beacon usage instructions ore leaving on your trip hike or extended backcountry y don t forget your 10 Essentials Your TracMe is your 11th Essential Before your departure leave written instructions about your location and itinerary with the phone number of the nearby County Sheriff and display your TracMe card at home and in your car Store your TracMe in a dry location Self Test your TracMe before your trip it is critical that you follow each f
8. acMe be sure to fill in your Warranty information online at www TracMe com ContactUs so we can keep in touch with you about product updates The TracMe Story and Why it Works The TracMe Personal Locator Beacon TracMe is a low powered audio response Personal Locator Beacon PLB designed for use in locating lost or distressed people while participating in general outdoor activities The TracMe system is designed to be an affordable alternative in most situations but not a replacement to units such as a 406 MHz satellite based personal locator beacon system It is designed for general outdoor activities However in some situations you are required by law to carry a satellite PLB For general activities not requiring a satellite PLB the TracMe is a much better choice because it is affordable lightweight and avoids major problems if inadvertently activated TracMe is not a satellite PLB The TracMe system relies on the person being reported as missing before a search is instigated hereby minimizing the possibility of a false alarm t is also compatible with common frequencies used in more than 100 million trail radios around the world FRS GMRS Ch1 USA PMR Ch8 Europe UHF CB Ch5 Australia It relies on you leaving information about your rip and your expected return time Once you have been eported as missing searchers can efficiently home in on he signal from the activated TracMe and provide you with assistance a
9. activated and will run without transmitting any signal until the battery is exhausted Tl he TracMe cannot be re activated as it is designed to be used only once Dispose properly If the TEST button is jammed or the antenna from the TracMe and place metal container for disposal The unit wil broken cut or break off he unit into a sealed hen operate normally until the battery is exhausted DO NOT crush or attempt to destroy the TracMe to deactivate since it contains a Lithium battery 4 Why just one use There is a method to the madness from Down Under with a TracMe you won t abuse the privilege of your rescue and all the resources surrounding it We believe in personal responsibility map reading and good outdoor skills Once activated the TracMe beacon cannot be reused It must then be deactivated discarded and replaced with a new unit We will replace your TracMe free of charge if you use it when hurt or lost to activate an official search and rescue See the last page of this book for details Basic care of your TracMe PLB Keep your TracMe away from extreme heat store it below 60degC 140degF For example do not leave your TracMe on a vehicle dashboard in the sun Once your TracMe has been activated placing the TracMe back into its outer case will not deactivate the unit or make it re useable After reading the fine print below turn the page for more tips Disclaimer for the TracMe P
10. ffordable alternative in most situations to units such as a 406 MHz satellite PLB see page 2 for further details and an increased level of safety to all outdoor enthusiasts whether on land sea or in the air Using a TracMe only changes one important thing you are easier to find It s still important to carry your 10 essentials TracMe is your 11th essential know where to navigate leave behind information about your trip and when you expect to return For your recycled convenience Take a look at the back of the plastic packaging We ve already recycled it for you into three information cards you create when separating the insert card 1 A Quick Reference Card a shorter version of this book 2 A Dashboard Card in case you are lost and your car is the ast one at the trailhead it will help rescuers to know that you have a TracMe so they can find you faster 3 A Leave Behind Card jot down some information about your rip and the local law Ere office phone contact where you will be hiking or adventuring If you do become lost your amily friend roommate or spouse will appreciate what you ve left behind as will your rescuers Our Mission TracMe develops innovative technology that will help find you faster Our Warranty 1 If your TracMe fails a Self Test within the first 12 months after purchase logon to www TracMe com FAQ Warranty for return replacement instructions 2 After you purchase your Tr
11. ntains the actual beacon transmitter As part of the activation process this part is removed from the Outer Case Please read the section Activating the TracMe Beacon The label on the rear of your TracMe Beacon Unit shows important information about the TracMe unit The Replacement Date is the date 10 years after the date of manufacture of the TracMe unit Your TracMe should be replaced with a new unit after this date even if it has not been previously used The label on the rear of your TracMe unit also has a Security Seal If the label has been broken then the unit has been opened at some time and may therefore be no longer useable The TracMe unit should then be discarded and replaced with a new unit Dor t forget your 11th Essential 15 TracMe PLB Features continued 1 Attachment point 5 Status indicator 2 Release pin 6 Test button SELF TEST 3 Outer case 7 Hang ribbon 4 TracMe Beacon Unit with 8 Antenna Security Seal and 9 Lanyard Replacement Date 5 Status Indicator Shows the result of the Self Test and deactivation process as outlined in 6 below Also when the TracMe has been activated the Status Indicator will flash GREEN each time the TracMe transmits its distress signal voice message approximately every 15 seconds for up to 7 days 6 Test Button and Self Test Procedures TracMe s Test Button has two functions 6A Self Test Test the viability of the TracMe unit at any stage
12. on land air or water It should be within reach of either hand and needs only one hand to activate Always wear your TracMe with the lanyard To activate the TracMe beacon s outer case The bottom pulls ou pull the yellow bottom of ed lasts for up to 7 days he from the upper blue case Then it begins to transmit a message BEEP Help Emergency with a female voice that repea continuously approximately every 15 seconds This message signal lasts for up to 7 days or until TracMe is deactivated TracMe s advantage is that its signal is received by compatible trail radios Europe UHF CB Ch5 commonly used by sea about 100 million trail radios in use t as of January 2007 Your TracMe is set to work wi local frequency and wil When the search and rescue is complete deactivated using these steps 1 Press and hold the TEST S he signal FRS GMRS Ch1 USA P Australia This technology R Ch8 is ch and rescue agencies There are hroughout the world th your be compatible with local rescuers the beacon can be button until the status indicator lights 2 Release the TEST button before the indicator goes off 3 Wait for the indicator to come on again and then press and release the TEST button momentarily 4 Successful deactivation red green red green is signalled by the indicator flashing until the battery is exhausted The TracMe is now de
13. paration in using the Dashboard Card the Leave Behind Card and bringing your Quick Reference Card Then there are your rescuers Let s keep them safe too and enable them to find you as soon as possible TracMe is your 11th Essential along with all of the basics you and your fellow adventurers should pack to make it a fun adventure and not an epic If you do pull the yellow bottom of your TracMe in an official rescue situation we hope that you will be okay We want to know all about it Tell us your story by logging onto www TracMe com FAQ YourRescue You ll receive a return email and a phone call with arrangements for us to replace your TracMe free of charge We also hope that you choose to share your happy ending lessons learned and praise for your rescuers with the TracMe community We hope you find TracMe in all the places which prepare you for your next adventure Educate prepare pack and inform those you have left behind Happy trails SU TRAC J TracMe Personal Locator Beacon Pty Ltd 2015 International US Patents Pending Patented in Canada Patent No PCT AU2004 001614 Fourth Edition June 2009 Model TPLB 1
14. red LED See detailed description 46gm 1 60z 82 x 46 x 24mm 3 2 x 1 8 x 0 9 Manufacture Made in Australia e back cover of this Instruction Manual for details factory recorded up to 3 seconds of audio operate the TEST button in a set sequence submersible to 1m 3ft will not operate under water How to Activate your TracMe Personal Locator Beacon 8 www TracMe com au Dor t forget your 11th Essential Alternatives After You Activate Your TracMe There may be times when it is not practical to keep your TracMe attached to you Steps 4 and 5 illustrate other alternatives to keep you safe and help rescuers find you Attach the beacon to a belt loop a backpack you are wearing lay or hang it nearby Always keep the lanyard attached to your TracMe SEE Detach ribbon here if required 10 www TracMe com au Antenna is fully extended Be sure to position the beacon so that the antenna points upward 11 Incorrect Activation This is how NOT to do it Remember activating your TracMe is a single handed effort The TracMe cannot be activated by holding onto the dark blue outer case 12 Once activated your TracMe will transmit the prerecorded distress message on the UHF radio band FRS GMRS Ch1 USA PMR Ch8 Europe UHF CB Ch5 Australia The short message will be transmitted approximately every 15 seconds for up to 7 days The transmitted distress voice message is
15. s soon as possible Satellite PLBs are expensive Due to the high cost of operating and following up false alarms on the satellite PLB system and the high cost of the units themselves he satellite PLB system is not generally suitable for use by the general public With the satellite PLB system all activations are automatically registered and processed by a central office and must be followed up This is an expensive process and with up to 97 of activations resulting in false alarms a lot of search and rescue resources are wasted Accidents and abuse are expensive In some areas it is an offense to activate a satellite PLB inappropriately or by accident This is punishable by a fine or jail term This makes them unsuitable particularly for use by children and the elderly 2 When activated your TracMe transmits a radio signal with an audio message Help Emergency which can be understood and interpreted as a distress message by anyone listening to that radio channel within range This message repeats for up to 7 days approximately every 15 seconds Common technology and no special equipment makes it easier for rescuers to find a TracMe After the TracMe has been activated searchers can efficiently home in on the signal from the activated TracMe without the need for any specialized direction finding equipment other than a TracMe antenna and a UHF So receiver with a Received Signal Strength Indicator RSSI Many
16. unction described in this Instruction Manual Replace your TracMe before your trip if it fails the Self Test instructions It is warrantied for replacement within 12 months of purchase Return it to the retailer of purchase Self Test your TracMe during your trip using the directions in this Instruction Manual We recommend carrying a spare TracMe beacon Replace the TracMe if the security seal is broken or it has passed its replacement date See the decal on back of your TracMe beacon Wear your TracMe so that you can grab it easily with either hand Use the TracMe only in the country indicated on the rear of your TracMe Different countries use different radio rescue frequencies N ul Oo M tO Approvals Any changes or modifications to the device not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this device This device complies with all relevant parts of the FCC rules FCC TAIOOOOTB1 I C 5872A 0000TB1 C Tick N14946 Patent No PCT AU2004 00 Trademark TMA 688084 614 Model TPLB 1 Australia odel TPLB 1 Canada United States and other international patents pending All components used to man ufacture TracMe are qualified as being lead free under RoH standard effective July 1 20 6 S under the European Union 06 Don t 1 Do no 2 Do no 3 Do no 4 Do no 5 Do no 6 Do no 7 Do no return 8 Do no
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