mcmurdo FAST FIND 220 PLB User manual

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FAST FIND 220 PLB
USER MANUAL

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This manual is applicable to the FAST FIND 220 PLB.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Introduction.............................................................................................................................. 1
2Safety Notices.......................................................................................................................... 2
3Indicator Light .......................................................................................................................... 3
4Cautions.................................................................................................................................. 4
5Self Test.................................................................................................................................. 5
6GNSS Signal Acquisition Test .................................................................................................... 6
7Specification ............................................................................................................................ 7
8Registration Information............................................................................................................. 8
9Accessories............................................................................................................................. 9
10 Transportation.......................................................................................................................... 9
11 EU Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................... 10
12 End of Life Statement.............................................................................................................. 10
Annex: Local Authority Information........................................................................................................ 11
Registration UID ................................................................................................................................. 14
Enregistrement UID............................................................................................................................. 14
Registro UID....................................................................................................................................... 14
Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................... 14
Limitation de responsabilité.................................................................................................................. 14
Descargo de responsabilidad ............................................................................................................... 14

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1INTRODUCTION
The Fast Find 220 Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) gives you the reassurance of a last resort
safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. If you find
yourself in a remote area without any other form of emergency communication, on land or at sea,
your Fast Find 220 can call for help.
When triggered, the Fast Find 220 transmits a unique
serialized ID to the Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR satellite
system which can pinpoint your location anywhere on
the earth's surface. This is typically within minutes, but
can be up to 45 minutes depending on satellite
coverage. The Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) then
forwards the details of the emergency to the
appropriate local Search And Rescue (SAR) services.
Waterproof and fully submersible to 10 meters, the Fast Find 220 features an inbuilt GPS and
GALILEO receiver that can pinpoint your location to within a few meters. Dense tree cover or a steep-
sided canyon can sometimes make it difficult for the GPS-GALILEO receiver to obtain a position fix. If
this is the case, the satellites will still be able to pinpoint your approximate location and the unit’s
secondary homing transmitter enables SAR teams to home in on your exact location once they are
in the vicinity. The unit also features a flashing SOS light which can be used to attract attention.
The lithium power cell offers a minimum 24 hours continuous operation and a 6-year battery storage
life.
Please take time to read this manual fully before using the Fast Find 220 as it contains important
information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.
IMPORTANT NOTE:the present user manual only applies to Fast
Find 220 with model number Z423. The model number is visible on
the rear label of the PLB. If model number is different from Z423,
please refer to the original User Manual delivered with your PLB.

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2SAFETY NOTICES
It is recommended that the Self Test is performed once a month in the limit of 10 tests per year -
unnecessary testing reduces battery life in the event of an emergency. Return the unit to a service
center for battery replacement if battery level is low (single flash in Self Test mode).
Confirm that the battery expiry date shown is in date for the duration of intended use.
Transmission of the first emergency alert message occurs 50 seconds after the unit is activated. This
allows time for the unit to be switched off before the rescue services are alerted if accidentally
activated.
• For optimum transmission, the antenna must be pointing
vertically upwards at all times.
• Do not hold the antenna.
• Fit the lanyard through the eye hole in the base of the unit
and fasten securely to your clothing.
• The unit will not float without the buoyancy pouch.
• The unit is not designed to float in an
upright position or transmit a distress alert
when floating in water. Once activated it
must always be kept above water, as direct
contact with the sea will severely reduce
the transmission range.
• Ensure that the area marked "GPS Zone" is
not obstructed or covered in any way and
always has a clear view of the sky.
• In strong winds, turn the unit so the
indicator light faces into the wind.

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3INDICATOR LIGHT
As soon as the PLB is activated, the indicator light will start to flash:
• Two flashes every second indicates the unit is
activated and is attempting to acquire a GPS
position fix.
• One flash every 3 seconds indicates that a GPS
position fix has been acquired.
• A long flash followed by three rapid flashes every
50 seconds indicates that the PLB has transmitted
a distress signal along with the current GPS
position.
While the PLB is active, pressing the ON button again will
cause the indicator light to flash a Morse code SOS pattern.
This can be used to attract attention in low light conditions.
The SOS pattern is repeated four times each time ON is
pressed.
NOTE: To conserve battery life a maximum of 30 presses is
allowed, after which this feature is disabled.

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4CAUTIONS
ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY
• This PLB should only be used in SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER to life.
• False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search & Rescue services.
Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
• Spring action antenna. Mount and deploy in such a way as to avoid eye injury.
• Product and battery pack contain no user-serviceable parts. Do not dismantle.
• Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge.
• Avoid cleaning the unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the case material.
• Radio Licensing. This product is a radio transmitter. Although US and UK owners are not
required to hold a radio license to operate a PLB on land, some administrations may require
that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.
• This product emits low levels of radio frequency energy during operation. Avoid handling the
antenna once activated.
• The unit will not float if removed from the buoyancy pouch, fit a lanyard restraint when near
water to avoid loss.
• The top cap is fitted with an anti-tamper seal which is broken on activation of the unit and must
then be replaced. A new cap should then be fitted and the battery has to be replaced following
any operation other than a Self-test or a GNSS Test.
• For future servicing by a service center, keep the original packaging for transportation.
• False alarm: If the unit has been accidentally activated or you are no longer in danger prior to
the arrival of the rescue services, switch off the unit and contact the relevant rescue services
as soon as possible to provide the following: 15-Hex ID, date, time, duration and cause of false
alarm, location at the time of activation.

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5SELF TEST
These Self Tests verify all key functions of the PLB including the remaining battery life and transmitter
operation. Please refer to the end of Section 1 to identify your beacon's variant.
WARNING: ONLY SELF TEST IN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF THE HOUR.
NOTE: The TEST button must be pressed hard to activate - if necessary, use a blunt object such as a
pencil.
• Press the TEST button for 3 seconds and release it. The indicator light flashes once after release.
• After a few seconds, there will be one short flash for 121.5 MHz homing signal transmission and
one long flash for 406 MHz test signal transmission.
• At the end of the test, there will be a sequence of flashes.
• The PLB will switch off after the test is completed.

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6GNSS SIGNAL ACQUISITION TEST
IMPORTANT: To preserve battery life, a maximum of 10 GNSS Tests are permitted during each
battery's 6 year storage life, after which further GNSS Tests are prohibited until the battery is
replaced.
Please refer to end of Section 1 to identify your beacon's variant.
• Begin this test indoors, out of view of the open sky.
• To start the GNSS Signal Acquisition Test, press and hold the TEST button again for 15 seconds
until the indicator light will start flashing slowly, indicating that the GNSS is searching for a
signal. Then, relase the TEST button.
• Move outside so that the PLB now has a clear view of the sky.
• Ensure GNSS Zone on unit is not obstructed.
• Unit will flash slowly until GNSS fix is acquired. When no GNSS Test remains, the unit will only
flash once a single long flash and the PLB will switch off without performing the GNSS Test.
• A series of long flashes indicates a successful GNSS fix and the number of GNSS tests remaining.
• If no GNSS fix is acquired after 5 minutes, the test will fail and the indicator light will stop
flashing.

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7SPECIFICATION
Standards ...........................................................COSPAS-SARSAT T.001/T.007 class2, RTCM 11010.2
.................................................................................... ETSI EN 302152-1, AS/NZS 4280.2, NSS-PLB11
Sealing depth........................................................................ Immersion to 10 m (30 ft) for 5 minutes
Operating temperature .......................................................................... -20 to +55 °C (-4 to + 131 °F)
Storage temperature .............................................................................-30 to +70 °C (-22 to +158 °F)
Altitude .............................................................................................................. 12,192 m (40,000 ft)
Buoyancy ............................................ Category 2, will not float (keep in buoyancy pouch provided)
Battery type......................................................................................................... Lithium Manganese
Transmit duration .....................................................................................> 24 hours @ -20 °C (-4 °F)
Battery life (storage) .............................................................................................................. 6 years
Battery replacement .................................................................................................... Service center
Battery Use................................................................................................ Logged by microprocessor
Transmitter Frequency ...................................................... 406.031 MHz (alert) / 121.5 MHz (homer)
Transmitter Power....................................................................5 W (alert) / 50 mW (homer) nominal
Unique ID Number............................................................................. .Factory or dealer programmed
GNSS Receiver ..........................................GPS(L1)+GALILEO(E1), 72 channel, ceramic patch antenna
Size (D x W x L)...................................................................... 34 x 47 x 106 mm (1.34 x 1.85 x 4.17 in)
Weight ....................................................................................................................... 152 g (5.36 oz)
Indicator Light.................................................................................... High brightness LED signal light
SOS flash light............................................................... Morse code SOS flash pattern, 30 operations
Activation ............................................................................................................ Manual, three stage
Self-test ...................................................................................... Tests transmitters, battery and light
Standard Compass Safe Distance.......................................................................................... 1 m (3 ft)
Warranty ............................................................................1 year (+ 4 years with online registration)
This PLB will not float unless held in the buoyancy pouch provided. A PLB is not an ELT or an EPIRB
and does not meet the regulatory requirements for an ELT or an EPIRB.

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8REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration of the PLB with the relevant national
authority is mandatory. For further information
applicable to your region refer to the information on
the registration form provided and the annex at the
end of this manual.
Some national authorities provide the registered user
with a label which must be fitted to the rear of the PLB
as proof of registration.
Failure to register the PLB is illegal and could delay a
Search & Rescue response.
Some national authorities require a completed
registration application form to be submitted by letter
or fax, others offer an online registration. For more
information, visit the emergency beacon registration
database IBRD at www.406registration.com and also
www.cospas-sarsat.org. The addresses of the national
authorities are listed in the annex at the end of this
manual.
Sale or transfer: The new owner must file a new user
registration. Should the country hosting the user
registration also change then the PLB will need to be
re-programmed by a service agent.

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9ACCESSORIES
Included with your Fast Find 220 PLB are:
• A buoyancy pouch (float pouch)
• A neck lanyard (not to scale)
• A universal pouch
10 TRANSPORTATION
• The product contains a lithium metal battery with a lithium content exceeding 2 g and a total
net quantity of 0.068 kg. It is classified as dangerous goods for transportation purposes: Class
9, UN3091, Lithium metal Batteries Contained in Equipment.
• Transport by air: the product cannot be carried on a passenger aircraft either as carry-on or
checked in baggage. For transport by air, the product must be packaged and shipped as cargo
via a qualified dangerous goods shipper. Packing instruction P970 Section 1 applies.
• Transport by sea: It may be possible to carry the product in a private vehicle or as carry-on
baggage – this must be checked with the ferry company/shipping line prior to travel. If this is
not allowed, the product must be packaged and shipped as cargo via a qualified dangerous
goods shipper. Packing instruction P903 applies.
• Transport by road: The transport of dangerous goods regulations do not apply to items carried
in a private vehicle for personal use. Product being transported by courier/road haulier must
be packaged and shipped as cargo via a qualified dangerous goods shipper. Packing instruction
P903 applies.

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11 EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Orolia Ltd hereby declares that the Type Z42x is in compliance with
the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio
Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. A copy of the full Declaration of
Conformity can be obtained online from:
www.mcmurdogroup.com/contact/support/marine-products/
Orolia Ltd hereby declares that all materials, components and
products supplied are in full compliance with RoHS & Weee
Directives.
Use of this equipment is subject to restrictions of use and / or
licensing in the following EU countries:
12 END OF LIFE STATEMENT
• At the end of its life, the product must be disposed of according to local
laws and regulations and it must be disposed of separately from
household waste.
• The battery should also be removed to prevent false alerts.
• Do not incinerate, but take it to a recycling facility.

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ANNEX: LOCAL AUTHORITY INFORMATION
Australia
Beacon Registration Section, AusSAR
Tel: [phone] or 1800 406 406 Fax: [phone] or 1800 406 329
Email: [email protected] Registration: www.beacons.amsa.gov.au
Owners in Australia please note the following requirement from the Australian Standards Authority:
“Advice to owners ofpersonallocator beacons (PLBs). Registration of 406 MHz satellite PLBswith the PLB
Registration Sectionof the Australian MaritimeSafety Authority (AMSA)ismandatorybecause of the global
alerting nature of the system. The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue
purposes. See the owner registration card for the AMSA contact details on how to register your beacon
upon completion of the sales transaction. Before a beacon enters service, it should be registered with
AMSA. If the beacon is being transferred to a new owner, the current owner needs to inform AMSA of the
name and address of the new owner. The subsequent owner of the beacon is required to provide AMSA
with the information as shown in the owner registration card. This obligation transfers to all subsequent
owners.”
Beacon disposal: After disposing of your unwanted beacon please advise the Australia Maritime Safety
Authority (AMSA) by updating your online registration account or by phoning 1800 406 406
False alert: In event ofa falsealert call the JRCC at 1-800 815 257(aviation)or 1-800641 792 (maritime).
Austria
Austrian Telecommunications Authority (OFB)
Telephone: [phone] - 65 4224
Online registration: www.bmvit.gv.at/ofb
Belgium
www.406registration.com
Under “Register a new beacon”, select the relevant
option and follow instruction.
Canada
Canadian Beacon Registry,
PO Box 1000 Stn Forces, Astra, ON K0K 3W0
Tel: [phone]-SOS1 (7671)
Fax: [phone]-FAX8 (3298)
Email: [email protected] -
Web: www.cbr-rcb.ca
Finland
The Finnish Communications Regulatory
Authority
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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France
FMCC
Email: [email protected]
Registration: registre406.cnes.fr
Greenland (Denmark)
Greenland Telecom
Administration
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: radioforvaltninge[email protected]
India INMCC/ISTRAC/ISRO
www.406registration.com
Under “Register a new beacon”, select the relevant
option and follow instruction.
Ireland
PLB owners can register their PLB online:
Web:
https://serviceregister.comreg.ie/Account/Login
Email: [email protected]
Tel: [phone]
Italy
ITMCC
Tel: [phone] (24/24)
Direct Line: 080 5341830 - office hours
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Registration: www.cospas-sarsat-italy.it
Netherlands
Radio Communications Agency
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.agentschap-telecom.nl
New Zealand
Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand
Tel: [phone]
Online registration: www.beacons.org.nz
Owners are asked to notify RCCNZ if they sell their
distress beacon or it is lost, stolen or destroyed.
False alert: In eventof a false alertcall the RCCNZ
at 0508 472 269
Norway
Norwegian Communications Authority
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Portugal
Navigation, Transport, Marine inspector
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
South Africa
SASAR, MRCC Cape Town
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Sweden
www.406registration.com
Under “Register a new beacon”, select the
relevant option and follow instruction
Switzerland
www.406registration.com
Under “Register a new beacon”, select the relevant
option and follow instruction.
UK
The EPIRB Registry, Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] or UK[email protected] Registration: www.gov.uk/406beacon
USA
NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration
NSOF, E/SPO53, 1315 East West Hwy, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Tel: [phone] or toll-free: 1-888-212-SAVE (7283) Fax: [phone]
Email: beacon.registrat[email protected]
Owners in the USA please note this important information: PLB beacon registration is now
available online. This is the preferred method of registration; visit www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov
and follow the instructions on-screen.
Other Information: At present, NOAA still accepts registration by mail or fax. The registration forms are
pre-printedwith thecorrect mailingaddress andfax number.A registrationform maybe down- loadedfrom
thewebsitegivenabove.However you registerthebeacon,youwillbesentadecalwhichmustbeattached
to the beacon.
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 USCG (United States Coast Guard) launch an
immediate rescue, otherwise there will be a delay whilst further alerts from the samesource are received
and verified.
False alert: In event of a false alert call the US Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at 1-800-8513051.
If the registration details for your country are not shown here then please check for latest
information at www.406registration.com

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DISCLAIMER
The information and illustrations contained in this publication are to the best of our knowledge correct at the time of
going to print. We reserve the right to change specifications, equipment, installation and maintenance instructions
without notice as part of our policy of continuous product development and improvement. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form, electronic or otherwise without
permission in writing from Orolia Limited. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in the
publication, although every care has been taken to make it as complete and accurate as possible.
LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITE
L’information et les illustrations contenues dans cette publication sont conformes à notre connaissance au jour de la
mise sous presse. Dans le cadre de notre politique permanente de développement et d’amélioration de nos produits,
nous nous réservons le droit de modifier sans préavis les caractéristiques ainsi que les instructions d’installation et de
maintenance de l’appareil. Aucune partie de cette publication ne peut être reproduite, enregistrée dans un système
de sauvegarde ou transmise sous quelque forme électronique ou autre sans l’autorisation préalable écrite de Orolia
Limited. Aucune responsabilité ne peut être liée aux imprécisions ou omissions éventuellement décelées dans cette
publication, bien que tout ait été mis en œuvre pour la rendre aussi complète et précise que possible.
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Entendemos que la información y las ilustraciones contenidas en esta publicación son correctas en el momento de su
impresión. Nos reservamos el derecho de cambiar las especificaciones, el equipo y las instrucciones de instalación y
mantenimiento sin previo aviso, como parte de nuestra política de continuo desarrollo y mejora. Ninguna parte de
esta publicación puede ser reproducida, almacenada en un sistema de recuperación o transmitida en forma alguna,
ya sea electrónica u otra, sin la autorización por escrito de Orolia Limited. No se acepta responsabilidad alguna por
las inexactitudes u omisiones que pueda contener esta publicación, si bien se han adoptado todas las precauciones
para que resulte lo más completa y precisa posible.
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