mcmurdo Fastfind User manual

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FAST FIND RETURN LINK
RLS Capable PLB
USER MANUAL

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This manual is applicable to the FastFind Return Link.
ONLY IN EMERGENCY
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EMERGENCY
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................1
2. Safety Notices ..........................................................................................................................2
3. Indicator Light...........................................................................................................................3
4. Cautions ..................................................................................................................................5
5. Self Test ..................................................................................................................................6
6. GNSS Signal Acquisition Test ....................................................................................................7
7. Specification.............................................................................................................................8
8. Registration Information.............................................................................................................9
9. Accessories ...........................................................................................................................10
10. Transportation ........................................................................................................................10
11. EU Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................11
12. End of Life Statement ..............................................................................................................11

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TABLE DES MATIERES
Introduction............................................................................................................................12
Consignes de Sécurité.............................................................................................................13
Flash de Repérage .................................................................................................................14
Attention ................................................................................................................................16
Auto-diagnostic.......................................................................................................................17
Test d’acquisition du Signal GNSS ............................................................................................18
Caractéristiques Techniques ....................................................................................................19
Enregistrement de la Balise......................................................................................................20
Accessoires ...........................................................................................................................21
Transport...............................................................................................................................21
Déclaration de Conformité UE ..................................................................................................22
Conditions de Mise au Rebut....................................................................................................22

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TABLA DES MATIERAS
Introducción ...........................................................................................................................23
Avisos de Seguridad ...............................................................................................................24
Indicador Luminoso.................................................................................................................25
Precauciones .........................................................................................................................27
Autocomprobación ..................................................................................................................28
Prueba de Señal GNSS ...........................................................................................................29
Especificaciones.....................................................................................................................30
Registro.................................................................................................................................31
Accesorios .............................................................................................................................32
Transporte .............................................................................................................................32
Declaración de conformidad CE................................................................................................33
Declaración de caducidad .......................................................................................................33

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ANNEX
Annex: Local Authority Information ........................................................................................................34
Registration UID .................................................................................................................................36
Enregistrement UID.............................................................................................................................36
Registro UID.......................................................................................................................................36
Disclaimer..........................................................................................................................................36
Limitation de responsabilité ..................................................................................................................36
Descargo de responsabilidad ...............................................................................................................36
RLS IMPORTANT INFORMATION........................................................................................................37
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE - RLS....................................................................................................37
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE - RLS ...................................................................................................38

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1. INTRODUCTION
The FastFind Return Link is a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) that receives a Return Link Message
(RLM) to give 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 FastFind Return Link can call for help and let
you know that you have been detected and located.
When triggered, the FastFind Return Link
transmits a unique serialized ID to the
Cospas-Sarsat satellite system which can
pinpoint your location anywhere on the
earth's surface. This is typically within
minutes, but can be longer 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 FastFind Return Link features an inbuilt GPS and
GALILEO receiver that can pinpoint your location within a few meters and decode RLMs (seepage41).
Dense tree cover or a steep-sided canyon can sometimes make it difficult for the GPS-GALILEO to
obtain a position fix and the RLM. 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 5-year battery
replacement period.
Please take time to read this manual fully before using the FastFind Return Link as it contains
important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.

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2. SAFETY 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 "GNSS Zone" is
not obstructed or covered in any way and
always has a clear view of the sky.
•RLM reception depends on user position,
change position in case of non RLM reception.
•In strong winds, turn the unit so the indicator light faces into the wind.

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3. INDICATOR LIGHT
As soon as the PLB is activated, the indicator light will start to flash:
White LED:
•Oneflash every ½second
indicatestheunitis activated
and attempts toacquireor
refreshaGNSSpositionfix.
•One flash every 2 seconds
indicates that aGNSS position fix
has beenacquired.
•A long flash then three rapid
flashes every 50 seconds,
indicates that the PLB has
transmitted a distress signal
along with the current GNSS
position.
BlueLED:
•When RLM is requested, the blue LED flashes every 50 seconds (very
short flash).
•OnceRLMisreceived,theblueLEDflashesconstantly(blueflashesareintertwined
with thewhiteflashes).

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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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4. CAUTIONS
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.

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5. SELF TEST
The Self Test verifies all key functions of the PLB including the remaining battery life and transmitter
operation.
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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6. GNSS SIGNAL ACQUISITION TEST
IMPORTANT: To preserve battery life, a maximum of 6 GNSS Tests are permitted during each
battery's 5 year storage life, after which further GNSS Tests are prohibited until the battery is
replaced.
•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, release the TEST button.
•Move outside so that the PLB now has a clear view of the sky.
•Ensure "GPS 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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7. SPECIFICATION
Standards ...........................................................COSPAS-SARSAT T.001/T.007 class2, RTCM 11010.3
....................................................................................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 (optional buoyancy pouch available)
Battery type......................................................................................................... Lithium Manganese
Transmit duration .....................................................................................> 24 hours @ -20 °C (-4 °F)
Battery life (storage) ............................................................................................................... 5 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)...................................................................... 36 x 50 x 112 mm (1.42 x 1.97 x 4.41 in)
Weight ......................................................................................................................... 164 g (5.8 oz)
Indicator Light......................................High brightness LED signal light+ Blue LED for RLS indications
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 optional buoyancy pouch. 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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8. REGISTRATION 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.
Please refer to the Cospas-Sarsat webpage Where to
Register My Beacon listing the country with RLS
protocols allowed at:
https://www.406registration.com/countriessupported.aspx
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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9. ACCESSORIES
Included with your FastFind Return Link are:
•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 / UK DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby McMurdo Ltd declares that the Type Z450 is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of the:
EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
The UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206).
UK Interface Requirement 2084, Cospas-Sarsat locator beacons for use on land.
UK Interface Requirement 2042, Maritime Personal Locator Beacons.
The Declaration of Conformity in full can be obtained online from:
https://www.seasofsolutions.com/support/mcmurdo/marine-products/
Use of this equipment is subject to restrictions of
use and / or licensing in the following European
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.
McMurdo Ltd hereby declares that all materials, components and products
supplied are in full compliance with RoHS & Weee Directives

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INTRODUCTION
La Balise FastFind Return Link est une balise de Détresse Personnelle (PLB) qui reçoit un message
de liaison retour (RLM). Elle est l’assurance d'un dernier recours en cas d'incidents potentiellement
mortels qui peuvent survenir partout dans le monde. Isolé dans un endroit reculé sans autre
système de communication d'urgence, en mer ou à terre, votre balise FastFind Return Link permet
d'appeler à l'aide et de savoir que vous avez été détecté et localisé.
Au déclenchement, la FastFind Return Link
transmet un code d'identification au
système satellite Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR
qui détermine votre position partout à la
surface du globe, en général en quelques
minutes mais parfois plus longtemps selon
la couverture satellite. Le centre de
coordination de sauvetage (RCC) transmet
ensuite les données de la situation
d'urgence aux services locaux de recherche
et de sauvetage (SAR) appropriés.
Etanche jusqu'à 10 mètres de profondeur, la FastFind Return Link dispose d'un récepteur GPS et
GALILEO intégré capable de calculer votre position à quelques mètres près et de décoder les RLMs
(voir page 41). La densité de la canopée ou la profondeur d'un canyon peut parfois entraver
l'acquisition du récepteur GPS-GALILEO et du RLM. En pareil cas, les satellites calculent néanmoins
votre position approximative et l'émetteur secondaire de radioralliement intégré à la balise permet
aux équipes SAR, une fois arrivés sur zone, de se guider vers votre position exacte. La balise est
équipée d'un flash SOS pour faciliter le repérage visuel.
La batterie au lithium offre une autonomie minimale de 24 heures de fonctionnement continu et une
période de remplacement de la batterie de 5 ans.
Veuillez lire l'intégralité du présent manuel avant d'utiliser la FastFind Return Link car il contient des
informations importantes sur son utilisation et son entretien.