AMEC TB-520D User manual

4. Activating your TB-520D
1. TB-520D Overview
Manual activation:
COPYRIGHT
DISCLAIMER
USER GUIDE
2. Equipments in the Box
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to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers’needs, information in this
document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any
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any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited. The contents herein can
only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.
WARNING: This device is authorized for use only in a true emergency. Deliberate misuse
may cause expensive rescue disruption and incur penalty.
WARNING: Please carefully read the instructions and get familiar with the test and
activation procedures before using the device.
WARNING: An AIS Diver Beacon is only intended for short range signalling to an AIS
receiver installed onboard your own vessel. It will not directly alert the emergency services.
WARNING: This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This
includes tracking of divers.
WARNING: If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life
may be reduced.
1) Pull o the red antenna cap to release the antenna.
1) Antenna cap
2) Antenna
3) Battery LED (Green/Red)
4) Strobe LED
5) GPS LED (Green/Red)
6) Lanyard (to prevent loss of parts)
7) Test area
8) Test tab with magnet on back side
9) Activation tab
We thank you for the purchase of your new TB-520D, AIS Diver beacon. It
greatly enhances the chance of adrift diver to be recovered by alerting nearby
vessels equipped with AIS.
TB-520D is built with state-of-the-art technology. It is buoyant and water-resis-
tant for 100 meters. The built-in high-sensitivity GPS receiver enables GPS
positioning within one minute. It is small and lightweight, easy to use and
totally reliable to keep your journey safe and sound.
2)Pull the activation tab o the TB-520D and the device will start transmitting
alert messages immediately.
Caution:
when deploying
antenna, be careful
in its spring action
to avoid eye injury.
GPSOK / NO GPS
Deviceactivated
BatteryOK / LOW
AIS Diver Beacon
TB-520D
3. Installation
The TB-520D can be easily hooked on the diving
vest with the extensible cable or put in your pocket
during the dive. The device can be water resistant
for a depth of 100m.
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TB-520D AIS Diver Beacon x1
Extensible Cable with Snap x1
User Guide x1
Test Tab x1
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S/N(UNIQUE ID):
972160001
JUL 2015
BATTERY EXPIRY:
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AIS Diver Beacon
GPSOK / NO GPS
Deviceactivated
BatteryOK / LOW
AIS Diver Beacon
TB-520D
TB-520D
Version: 1.4
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alltekmarine.com
Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation
14F-2, No. 237, Sec. 1, Datong Rd.,
Xizhi, New Taipei, 22161, Taiwan

As illustrated, start the full function test by using the
magnet found on the back side of the test tab to touch the
Test Area. Just like the Battery Test, the strobe LED will ash
once and the device will beep once when the test magnet
approaches the Test Area. Hold the magnet next to the Test
Area for 3 additional seconds in which a second audible
beep indicates the unit is in Full Function Test. The battery
LED and GPS LED will commence to ash every 3 seconds
to indicate the battery status and GPS locating status:
6.2 Full Function Test
The green battery LED indicates that the battery is ok. If the
battery LED ashes red light, this indicates low battery power
and the battery needs to be replaced.
The green GPS LED next to the antenna indicates that GPS x is
achieved, the red GPS LED means that no GPS position is
obtained.
EC Declaration of Conformity
The symbol above means that your product and/or its battery shall be disposed
of separately from household waste according to local laws and regulations.
End of Life Statement
Battery
The lithium-ion battery in TB-520 should be replaced only by AMEC or an AMEC
authorized service provider, and must be recycled or disposed of separately
from household waste. Never attempt to replace the TB-520 battery yourself.
Do not recharge, puncture, deform, short-circuit the lithium batteries contained
in product or put it in re.
The small lithium metal batteries contained in the device can normally be
carried on passenger aircraft in carry-on baggage as a personal item. Always
check with air carrier for any additional restrictions.
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Hereby Alltek Marine Electronics Co declares that this device is in compliance with
the essential requirements R&TTE Directive. All materials, components and
products supplied of the device are in full compliance with RoHS & Weee
directives. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained online from
www.alltekmarine.com
RF Exposure warning
Warning: This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy and
requires a Maximum Permissible Exposure of 20cm by operation.
The high beam LED will ash once and the beeper will beep
once signifying the device has entered into battery life test
mode. The green ash indicates that the battery is ok. If
your device ashes red light, this indicates low battery
power and the battery needs to be replaced. The device will
ash 3 times and beep once again to end the test.
Note:
1) You can interrupt the test mode any time by pull o the activation tab and then
insert the tab subsequently. Please notice that under test mode, the device will
not transmit distress message also when the activation tab is removed. Hence
there is no risk of activating the alarm transmission when the user pulls the
activation tab o to abort the test mode.
2) The MOB test message generated by a full function test will appear on all chart
plotters with AIS within range in the form of a SRM (Safe Related Message). The
message is “MOB TEST“ with the device´s MMSI number as sender´s identity.
7. Specication
Note: Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
VHF PERFORMANCE
Frequency
Data Rate
Tx Power
Bandwidth
Modulation
Range
AIS Message Type
AIS 1, 161.975MHz
AIS 2, 162.025 MHz
9,600bps
2W (1W EIRP)
25 KHz
GMSK
4nm typical with receiver antenna > 5m above sea level
Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG)
Message 14 (MOB ACTIVE or MOB TEST)
GPS PERFORMANCE
Receiving Channels
Frequency
Tracking Sensitivity
Reacquisition
Position Accuracy
50
L1, 1575.42 MHz
(-)159 dBm
(-)159 dBm
＜2.0 m SBAS
＜2.5 m Autonomous
BATTERY
Type
Operating Time
Storage (battery life)
Primary Lithium (not rechargeable)
36 hours at -10°C, typical
5 years, replacement due after emergency use
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Waterproof
Immersion Depth
Compass Safe Distance
-20°C~55°C
-30°C~70°C
IP68
100m
0.8m
GENERAL/PHYSICAL
Model No.
Size
Weight
TB-520D
129x52x40mm (L*W*D)
160 g (main unit only)
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
IEC 60945
IEC 61108-1
EN 303098- 1 V1.2.1
EN 303098- 2 V1.2.1
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When activated, the high beam LED on device will ash SOS signal in Morse code
format every minute.
Upon activation the device will transmit MOB ACTIVE signal every minute with
Lat/Lon position information. In case the GPS location cannot be updated due to
weather conditions, the last obtained Lat/Log GPS position will be sent.
As the device is still new on the market, not all chart plotters with AIS show the
correct icon as recommended by the IMO. As a minimum, they will show the
same icon as used for other craft - normally an . The MMSI number dedicated
for AIS MOB begins always with 972 which will dierentiate AIS MOB from
normal AIS targets. Please contact with your plotter manufacturer how they
display on screen when there are further questions.
Ensure the TB-520D remains out of the water, as water will inhibit the GPS
receiver and may cause diculties obtaining GPS coordinates.
Ensure that the blue area marked“GPS Area” is not shielded or covered in any
way and always has a clear view of the sky. It is recommended that the Short Test
is performed monthly. Return the TB-520D to a service centre for battery
replacement if battery level is low.
Conrm that the battery expiry date shown is in date for the duration of
intended use.
This product emits low levels of radio frequency energy during operation. Avoid
handling the antenna once activated.
5. Turning o your TB-520D
The device is equipped with self test capability to perform 2 dierent tests to
ensure the beacon is working perfectly. The rst is a battery life test to check
the beacon’s battery power. The second test is a GPS self test that includes
GPS activation and live test message transmission.
6. Testing your TB-520D
5.1 Closing the red antenna cap
Align the red antenna cap with the unit, longer side facing the front and the
shorter side facing the back. Push the red antenna cap all the way until the
antenna cap clip pass the wedge.
As soon as GPS x is achieved, the device will start sending MOB test messages,
which will be displayed with a icon on all AIS systems within range. The Full
Function Test will be completed with a beep, after 8 bursts of test messages are
successfully sent. When no valid GPS data is obtained within 5 minutes, the Full
Function Test is regarded as failed and will be ended with a beep as well.
In case of a failed Full Function Test, check and make sure that the antenna is
pointing towards the sky and the“GPS Area” marked on the device is not
obstructed by hand or other objects. When the Full Function Test fails a second
time, return the device to your service center.
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6.1 Battery Life Test
Start the battery life test by using the magnet found on
the back side of the test tab to touch the Test Area for one
full second.
Insert the activation tab back in the unit and the transmission will be ceased.
Put the antenna back to its original position by wrapping around the unit, as
well as, the antenna cap.
S/N(UNIQUE ID):
972160001
JUL 2015
BATTERY EXPIRY:
S/N(UNIQUE ID):
972160001
JUL 2015
BATTERY EXPIRY:
AIS Man Overboard Beacon
S/N(UNIQUEID):
972160001
JUL 2015
BATTERYEXPIRY: