mcmurdo Smartfind S10 User manual

Smartfind S10
AIS BEACON
USER MANUAL

This manual is applicable to the Smartfind S10 AIS MOBs.

To arm
Armer
Armar

To activate
Activer
Activar
HOLD 2 s
Fit the lock pin back
MAINTENEZ 2 s
Remettre la languette en
place
MANTENER 2 s
Reensamble la lengüeta
de armamento

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 1
2SAFETY NOTICES....................................................................................... 2
3DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS............................................................................ 3
4CAUTIONS ................................................................................................ 4
5SELF TEST ................................................................................................. 5
6SPECIFICATION ......................................................................................... 6
7END OF LIFE STATEMENT ......................................................................... 7
8TRANSPORTATION.................................................................................... 7
9EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ......................................................... 7
TABLE DES MATIERES
1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................ 9
2. CONSIGNES DE SECURITE ....................................................................... 10
3. OPTIONS DE MISE EN MARCHE .............................................................. 11
4. ATTENTION............................................................................................. 12
5. AUTO-DIAGNOSTIC................................................................................. 13
6. CARACTERISTIQUES TECHNIQUES .......................................................... 14
7. CONDITIONS DE MISE AU REBUT............................................................ 15
8. TRANSPORT............................................................................................ 15
9. DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE........................................................ 15
TABLA DE MATERIAS
1. INTRODUCCIÓN...................................................................................... 17
2. AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD........................................................................... 18
3. OPCIONES DE DESARROLLO.................................................................... 19
4. PRECAUCIONES ...................................................................................... 20
5. AUTOCOMPROBACIÓN........................................................................... 21
6. ESPECIFICACIONES ................................................................................. 22
7. DECLARACIÓN DE CADUCIDAD............................................................... 23
8. TRANSPORTE.......................................................................................... 23
9. DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD CE .................................................... 23

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS
1. VORWORT.............................................................................................. 25
2. SICHERHEITSHINWEISE........................................................................... 26
3. HALTERUNGEN....................................................................................... 27
4. SICHERHEITSHINWEISE........................................................................... 28
5. SELBSTTEST ............................................................................................ 29
6. TECHNISCHE DATEN ............................................................................... 30
7. ENTSORGUNG ........................................................................................ 31
8. TRANSPORT............................................................................................ 31
9. EU - KONFORMITATSERKLARUNG .......................................................... 31
DISCLAIMER ..................................................................................................... 33
LIMITATION DE RESPONSABILITE ..................................................................... 33
DESCARGO DE RESPONSABILIDAD.................................................................... 33
HAFTUNGSAUSSCHLUSS................................................................................... 33

EN 1X
1INTRODUCTION
The Smartfind S10 AIS Beacon is an innovative manually activated personal portable
safety device which incorporates both AIS (Automatic Identification System) and
GPS technology. It is designed to aid the speedy recovery of personnel / crew
members who find themselves in difficulty at sea.
When triggered, the SmartFind S10 AIS beacon transmits GPS position information to
all AIS-equipped vessels and stations within range to assist fast recovery in emergency
situations. Waterproof and fully submersible to 60 metres, each unit is encoded with
a unique serialised ID to ensure all crew are recovered and accounted for. To further
assist in recovery, the S10 also features a flashing LED light. The lithium power cell
offers a minimum 24hr continuous operation and a 5 year battery storage life.

2 ENX
2SAFETY NOTICES
Please take time to read this manual fully before using the Smartfind S10 as it contains
important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.
It is recommended that the Self Test is performed monthly. Return the S10 to a service
centre for battery replacement if battery level is low. Confirm that the battery expiry
date shown is in date for the duration of intended use.
The S10 is buoyant but must be kept in physical
contact with you when activated as your body
forms part of the antenna.
The S10 must always be kept above water when
activated, as direct contact with the sea will
severely reduce the transmission range.
For optimum transmission,
the S10 must be held
upright when activated.
Ensure that the red area
marked "GPS Zone" is not
obstructed or covered in
any way and always has a
clear view of the sky.

EN 3X
3DEPLOYMENT OPTIONS
The S10 can be attached to the wrist with a lanyard or fitted inside a belt or arm
pouch.
LANYARD
BELT OR ARM POUCH
The belt or arm pouch includes a belt loop and
removable Velcro arm strap.
It is important that the unit is returned to the
holster when not in use.

4 ENX
4CAUTIONS
ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY
•This product is designed for use with an AIS receiver and is not a substitute for a
PLB or EPIRB.
•This beacon is intended for use within the maritime environment where permitted
by national administrations. When activated, it transmits a digital alert message to
any vessel or shore station in radio range which is equipped with an AIS receiver.
Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
•Product and battery pack contain no user-serviceable parts. Do
not dismantle.
•Base contains a magnet – maintain compass safe distance of 65
cm (2’2”).
•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. Some administrations may
require that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.
•As AIS beacons are still very new, not all small-craft chart plotters with AIS show
the correct SART icon as recommended by the IMO. As a
minimum, they will show the same icon as used for other craft
- normally an arrow. In addition, user settings generally allow
you to configure the display to show the serial number, which
in AIS Beacons will always begin with 97. This will differentiate
AIS Beacons (SARTs) from normal AIS targets. If in doubt, check
with your plotter manufacturer how they display SARTs on
screen.
•False alarm: If the unit has been accidentally activated contact the coastguard.
•Storage and Handling: Magnetic switch, take care not to stow
close to strong magnetic sources such as Loudspeakers,
electric motors or DC power cables

EN 5X
5SELF TEST
Quick system check and battery life test:
•Turn the end cap fully anti-clockwise and release
•After 5 secs, there will be a sequence of flashes:
LONG TEST
Full system check including GPS activation and live test message transmission.
•Requires a clear view of the sky.
•Ensure GPS Zone on unit is not obstructed.
•Perform away from busy sea areas where the
test transmission could confuse other AIS
users.
•Turn the end cap anti-clockwise and hold for
10 s.
•Unit will flash every 1 s until GPS fix is achieved.
•After 1 minute a test message is sent, which will
be visible to all AIS systems within range.
•At the end of the test, 3 long flashes indicate
the test is successful. No flashes indicates the
test has failed.
•If the Long Test fails, check the GPS Zone has a
clear view of the sky and re-test. If the test fails
a second time, return the unit to the service centre.