Mobilarm V100 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Quick Start Guide
Slide the1ARMING SWITCH
from [OFF] to the [READY]
position to enable automatic
water activation in a man
overboard emergency.
Press and slide the
2ARMING
SWITCH to the [ON] position
for immediate activation.
Release the
3FLEXIBLE
ANTENNA to maximise the
transmission’s alerting range.
Ensure the the top of the unit
4
is not obscured or submerged
so that the GPS ANTENNA can
aquire and lock its position.
Warning!
The Mobilarm V100 should only be used in anŶ
emergency. DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A
SEVERE PENALTY.
Important
Register your device with the relevant nationalŶ
maritime authorities for your region.
Check that the battery is in date and perform a fullŶ
test every 3 months.
When the device is activated, position theŶFLEXIBLE
ANTENNA vertically in as high a position as possible
above the water.
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Contents
Introduction 4
Mobilarm V100 Overview 8
How to Use the Mobilarm V100 10
Audio and Visual Indicators when Activated 18
Testing the Mobilarm V100 20
Service and Maintenance 28
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Troubleshooting 36
Frequently Asked Questions 38
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Warranty 48
Mobilarm Product Range 52
Glossary 54
Index 56
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Introduction
This owner’s manual provides all the information required to
operate and test the Mobilarm V100.
The following symbols are used to indicate important
information. Always observe these instructions.
Warning!
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious
personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
These must be observed for safe operation.
Caution!
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury
or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the
equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Note
Advisory instructions.
Bold Type (##)Î
Indicates the page reference for related topics in other sections
of this manual (where ## is the page number).
Typographic conventions
Words shown in bold uppercase letters in square bracketsŶ
e.g. [OFF] refer to operational states of the device.
Words shown in bold uppercase lettersŶ
e.g. WATER SENSORS refer to operational features
of the device.
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5
Introduction
Trademark Notice
The following names, and/or the logos and symbols
associated with them, are trademarks:
“Mobilarm” is a registered trademark ofŶ
Mobilarm Limited in Australia and other
countries.
“Always on Watch” is a registered trademarkŶ
of Mobilarm Limited in Australia and other
countries.
“Crewsafe” is a trademark of Mobilarm LimitedŶ
in Australia and other countries.
The absence of a product or service name or logo from
those listed does not constitute a waiver of Mobilarm’s
trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning
that name or logo.
Other product names mentioned within this document
may be trademarks or registered trademarks, or a trade
name of their respective owner.
Contact Mobilarm Limited at [email protected] for a
copy of our trademark policy before referencing or using
any trademark or product name.
© Mobilarm Limited 2009. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in
any form whatsoever with the express written permission
of Mobilarm Limited.

6
Safety Precautions
Warning!
The Mobilarm V100 should only be used in an emergency.Ŷ
DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.
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(e.g. speakers) as this may inadvertently activate the device
and cause a false alert.
Do not dismantle the Mobilarm V100 as it contains no user-Ŷ
serviceable parts.
The Mobilarm V100 emits radio frequency radiation when inŶ
use - avoid handling the FLEXIBLE ANTENNA at this time.
The high intensityŶSTROBE on the unit may cause discomfort
if it is viewed for long periods so avoid staring directly at it
when the device is active.
Caution!
Do not paint your Mobilarm V100 or clean it with detergentsŶ
or solvents. Seals may be damaged by cleaning materials
and affect the integrity of the device.
If the device requires cleaning, ensure theŶARMING SWITCH
is in the [OFF] position so that it cannot be activated by
contact with water and wipe with a damp cloth only.
Regular Testing
The Mobilarm V100 should be tested once every 3 months.
Testing the device more frequently is not recommended as
additional tests may shorten the battery life.
Testing the Mobilarm V100Î(20)
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7
Introduction
Mobilarm V100 Registration
Registering your ownership of a Mobilarm V100 with the
relevant national maritime authority for your region is mandatory.
Typically, this will be in the country of purchase.
Fill out the registration form with your contact details and the
MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number located on
the back of your device, and submit it to the relevant national
maritime authority for your region.
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Global Positioning System
The Mobilarm V100 uses positional data derived from its
internal GPS ANTENNA WR GH¿QH WKH ORFDWLRQ RI WKH PDQ
overboard and is therefore only as accurate as the positional
data it receives.
The GPS system is currently managed by the US Government
who can alter its effective accuracy.
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8
Mobilarm V100 Overview
The Mobilarm V100 is a
fully automated Maritime
Survivor Locating Device
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for the commercial marine
environment to ensure a quick,
effective rescue in a man
overboard emergency.
The Mobilarm V100 uses the
marine VHF radio band to
automatically transmit a man
overboard distress alert and
real-time coordinates of the person in the water to all VHF
DSC or VHF radio equipped vessels within range, including the
distressed mariner’s vessel.
The design, size and weight of the Mobilarm V100 means it can
be comfortably clipped onto webbing, life jacket or harness, or
carried in a pocket. For the device to transmit the emergency
message its antenna must be out of the water. The Mobilarm
V100 should therefore be worn at chest height not at waist
level.
Automatic Activation
The Mobilarm V100 is designed to be water-activated but it can
also be manually activated.
Automatic Distress Alert
Once activated, the Mobilarm V100 transmits a VHF DSC man
overboard distress alert to automatically notify all vessels in the
vicinity to the emergency.
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9
Overview
The device aquires a GPS lock and transmits the distress alert
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latittude coordinates of the person in the water. The message
is also broadcast on the emergency marine radio channel (e.g.
channel16) in a synthesised voice.*
The device transmits the man overboard distress message at
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rescue teams to track the man overboard in the water.
The STROBE on the device is SOLAS compliant and assists
visual homing on the person in the water. The Mobilarm V100
battery will support emergency transmission for a minimum of
12 hours under normal operating conditions.
In-Water Tracking
Some DSC radios are able to output a waypoint of the
coordinates received in the Mobilarm V100 distress alert to a
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known position and updates it with subsequent alerts.
This provides a graphical representation of the location of the
man overboard casualty in relation to the current position of
the vessel receiving the alert, as well as distance and bearing
information.
Refer to your radio owner’s manual to determine whether your
DSC radio is capable of sending NMEA0183-compatible data
to your GPS or chart plotter. Ensure that your GPS or chart
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Note
The Mobilarm V100 uses positional data derived from itsŶ
internal GPS ANTENNAWRGH¿QHWKHORFDWLRQ RI WKHPDQ
overboard and is therefore only as accurate as the positional
data it receives.
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How to Use the Mobilarm V100
Warning!
The Mobilarm V100 should only be used in an emergency.Ŷ
DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.
1.Status LED, Strobe, GPS Antenna 5.Water Sensors
2.Lanyard Ring 6.Flexible Antenna
3.Test Button (rear) 7.Antenna Slot
4.Clip (detachable) 8.Arming Switch
Diagram 1: Mobilarm V100 Features
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2
3
4
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7
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How to Use the Mobilarm V100
Attaching the Mobilarm V100
The Mobilarm V100 has a purpose-built CLIP for attaching the
unit to webbing or straps on life jackets, harnesses or any other
safety device. The CLIP also helps to secure the FLEXIBLE
ANTENNA to the unit.
Attach the1CLIP to the Mobilarm V100.
Slide the1) CLIP RQWR WKH XQLW XQWLO LW ORFNV ¿UPO\ LQWR
place.
Place the2) FLEXIBLE ANTENNA into the ANTENNA
SLOT.
Thread the strap or webbing through the back3
of the CLIP.
Note
The Mobilarm V100 can also be worn without the CLIP by using
the supplied lanyard.
Arming the Mobilarm V100 for Water Activation
Slide the1ARMING SWITCH
down from [OFF] to [READY].
The Mobilarm V100 is now ready for
use and will automatically activate if
submerged in water for 5 seconds.
V100 Armed
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Water Activating the Mobilarm V100
With the ARMING SWITCH
in the [READY] position, the
WATER SENSORS on the base
of the unit will automatically
activate the Mobilarm V100
when it detects it has been
submerged in water for 5
seconds.
TheŶSTROBERQWKHGHYLFHEHJLQVWRÀDVK
TheŶSTATUS LED illuminates to indicate that the
device is active.
Audio alerts (beeps and automated messages) warnŶ
the user that the device has been activated.
This short warning period allows the user to deactivate the
device if it has been inadvertently activated. The device then
commences full emergency transmissions.
TheŶSTROBE and STATUS LEDVWDUWÀDVKLQJ
Audio alerts (beeps and automated messages) notifyŶ
the user that the device is transmitting.
When the device is transmitting, the FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
should be released to maximise the alerting range.
How to release theÎFLEXIBLE ANTENNA (14)
Visual and Audio Indications when Activated (Î18)
False Alarms (Î16)
Water sensors
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How to Use the Mobilarm V100
Manually Activating the Mobilarm V100
Press and slide the
1ARMING SWITCH down to
[ON].
This can be performed when the ARMING SWITCH is in the
[OFF] or [READY] position.
TheŶSTROBERQWKHGHYLFHEHJLQVWRÀDVK
TheŶSTATUS LED illuminates to indicate that the
device is active.
An automated message warns the user that the deviceŶ
has been activated.
This short warning period allows the user to deactivate the
device if it has been inadvertently activated. The device then
commences full emergency transmissions:
TheŶSTROBE and STATUS LEDVWDUWÀDVKLQJ
Audio alerts (beeps and automated messages) notifyŶ
the user that the device is transmitting.
When the device is transmitting, the FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
should be released to maximise the alerting range.
How to release theÎFLEXIBLE ANTENNA (14)
Visual and Audio Indications when Activated (Î18)
Important
Once activated, ensure the top of the unit is notŶ
obscured or submerged so that the GPS ANTENNA
can aquire and lock its position.
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determines the message content, interval and channels
used to broadcast the emergency transmissions.
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Releasing the Flexible Antenna
Pull the
1FLEXIBLE ANTENNA from the ANTENNA
SLOT and extend it fully so that it is vertical.
Hold the device as high as possible during
2
transmissions.
Cancelling the Distress Alert
Press and slide the
1ARMING SWITCH upwards to
[OFF].
This will turn off the device and cancel any automatic repeats
of the distress alert.
Important
If the Mobilarm V100 was inadvertently activated andŶ
transmitted a distress alert, cancel the distress alert
and notify the relevant national maritime authorities as
soon as possible that the alert was a false alarm.
False Alarms (Î16)
V100 Off
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How to Use the Mobilarm V100
Cancelling the Distress Alert after Recovery of
a Man Overboard
Once the man overboard casualty has been recovered,
deactivate the device and cancel the alert.
Immediately turn off the Mobilarm V100.1
Press and slide the1) ARMING SWITCH upwards to
[OFF].
This will cancel any automatic repeats of the distress alert.
Using a VHF radio, broadcast an “all stations”2
voice message to cancel the alert.
Broadcast this message on the emergency VHF marine channel
in your region (channel 16 in most regions).
Example of message to cancel the distress alertŹ
ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS
THIS IS {vessel call sign repeated 3 times}
CANCEL DISTRESS ALERT FROM {MMSI number}
SURVIVOR RECOVERED
Contact the search and rescue authority in3
your region to advise that the casualty has
been recovered.
Note
If you do not have access to a VHF marine radio, contactŶ
your search and rescue authority by telephone.
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False Alarms
The design of the Mobilarm V100 reduces the possibility of a
distress alert being accidentally transmitted.
When the device is activated, the STROBE ÀDVKHV WKH
device beeps and an automated message warns the user that
the device has been turned on. This deliberate delay before
transmission enables the user to turn off the device if it was
accidentally activated.
To help prevent false alarms:
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(e.g. speakers).
Test the device regularly in accordance with theŶ
test procedures in this user manual.
Keep the device away from young children.Ŷ
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of false alarms.
If the Mobilarm V100 was inadvertently activated and transmitted
a distress alert, cancel the distress alert and notify the relevant
national maritime authorities as soon as possible that the alert
was a false alarm.
Cancelling a False Alarm (17)Î
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How to Use the Mobilarm V100
Cancelling a False Alarm
Immediately turn off the Mobilarm V100
1
Press and slide the1) ARMING SWITCH upwards to
[OFF].
This will cancel any automatic repeats of the distress alert.
Using a VHF radio, broadcast an “all stations”2
voice message to cancel the distress alert.
Broadcast this message on the emergency VHF marine channel
in your region (channel 16 in most regions).
Example of message to cancel false alarmŹ
ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS
THIS IS {vessel call sign repeated 3 times}
CANCEL DISTRESS ALERT FROM {MMSI number}
Contact the search and rescue authority in3
your region to advise that you have cancelled
the alert.
Note
If you do not have access to a VHF marine radio, contactŶ
your search and rescue authority by telephone.
There are no penalties for transmitting an accidentalŶ
alert. You will not be prosecuted and search and
rescue authorities will appreciate you contacting them
to cancel it.
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Visual and Audio Indications
when Activated
The Mobilarm V100 provides no visual or audio indications
when it is armed, i.e. when the ARMING SWITCH is moved
from [OFF] to [READY].
When the device has been activated, the STROBE,STATUS
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the user that the device is active and transmitting, as shown in
Table 1.
Audio alerts (beeps and automated messages) alert the user to
raise the device as high as possible for each transmission, in
order to maximise the alerting range.
Note
The colour of theŶSTATUS LED
indicates the following:
Green - GPS position acquired and
battery good.
Orange - Device acquiring GPS
position and battery good.
Red - Battery low, less than 1 hour
of operation remaining.
V100 Activated
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Visual and Audio Indications when Activated
Audio Alert Status LED Strobe
Beep Automated Messaget Message Interval*
Initial Water Activation Period
Short beeps prior to each automated message
“Emergency. Emergency. Emergency. V100 water activated.”
Every 5 seconds until device starts VHF transmission
Orange or red ÀDVKHYHU\ seconds
)DVWVWUREHÀDVKIRU seconds then once per second thereafter
Initial Manual Activation Period
Short beeps prior to each automated message
“Emergency. Emergency. Emergency. V100 manually activated.”
Every 5 seconds until device starts VHF transmission
Orange or red ÀDVKHYHU\ seconds
)DVWVWUREHÀDVKIRU seconds then once per second thereafter
VHF DSC Transmission Activated
Long beep prior to and two short beeps after VHF DSC message has been sent
“Sending emergency DSC message.”
Before each VHF DSC transmission
Green, orange RUUHGÀDVK every 5 seconds
Flashes once per second prior to and twice per second during VHF DSC message transmission
VHF Voice Transmission Activated
Long beep prior to and two short beeps after VHF voice message has been sent
“Sending emergency voice message.”
Before each VHF voice transmission
Green, orange RUUHGÀDVK every 5 seconds
Flashes once per second prior to and twice per second during VHF voice message transmission
GPS Data Acquired
Long beep prior to message
“Position aquired. Position is ....”
Once only, when position has been aquired
Green or red ÀDVKHYHU\ seconds
Flashes once per second
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Table 1: Visual and Audio Indications when Activated
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Testing the Mobilarm V100
Regular testing will ensure that your Mobilarm V100 remains
in good working order. The Mobilarm V100 should be tested
once every 3 months. Testing the device more frequently is not
recommended as additional tests may shorten the battery life.
The testing process includes a comprehensive series of checks
that may take several minutes to complete, depending on the
length of time required to obtain a GPS lock.
Warning!
If the Mobilarm V100 fails the initial self test or any testŶ
in the sequence, TAKE THE DEVICE OUT OF SERVICE
IMMEDIATELY.
DO NOT ignore a low battery warning as the device mayŶ
not operate to full capacity in a man overboard emergency.
Important
Refer to the Troubleshooting section if any tests fail.Ŷ
Troubleshooting (Î36)
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