Ocean Signal rescueME Series User manual

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Photos of the beacon in all operational configurations
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T.007: 5.f Photos of Declared Operating Positions
There is no commercial brochure available at the time of submission. The
brochure will be available at the time of public release of the product and
will be supplied to COSPAS-SARSAT at this time.
The EPIR 1 is designed to operate floating in water, on the deck of a boat
or in a liferaft. The EPIR may be held in the hand in the liferaft or placed
in a suitable pocket in the liferaft, where fitted.
Figure 1: EPIR 1 Series operating Mode – Floating in water
Figure 2: EPIR 1 Series Operating Mode – On Deck
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Figure 3: EPIR 1 Series Operating Mode – Handheld (representative of
operation in a liferaft)
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Pre-test discharge data and analysis, table F-E.2
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T.007: 5.c Pre-test Battery Calculations
rescueME EPIRB1 Battery Calculations for Cospas-Sarsat
Designation Units
V
alue Comments
TCS Years 2.5
TBR Years 12.5
A-hrs 1.7
CBn A-hrs 3.4
Lsdc % 0.84
Increase over Cell
Manufactureres data
(0.46%) agreed
between C/S and
Ocean Signal
Lcbn mA-hrs 404.10
Nst 12
Ist mA 40.75
Tst Sec 16.50
Lst mA-hrs 28.016
Ngst 12
Igst mA 11.5
Tgst sec 315.5
Lgst mA-hrs 12.09
ISB mA 2.00E-05
L
OTH
mA-hrs 14.4 Not Originally
Calculated*
Lisb mA-hrs 2.19
LCDC mA-hrs 488.30
Declared beacon battery replacement period (from date of
installation in the beacon to expiry date marked on the beacon)
Characteristic
Beacon manufacturers declared maximum allowed cell shelf-life
(from date of cell manufacture to date of battery pack installation
in the beacon)
Battery pack electrical configuration 2 parallel packs each of 3 123 cells in series
Cell model and cell chemistry Q-Lite CR123A
Lithium Manganese Dioxide
Nominal cell capacity
Nominal battery pack capacity
Annual battery cell capacity loss (self-discharge) due to aging, as
specified by cell manufacturer at ambient temperature
Calculated battery pack capacity loss due to self-discharge:
LCBN =CBN - [CBN *(1 - LSDC /100) ^(TBR+Dcage)]
Number of self-tests per year NST
Average battery current during a self-test IST mA
Maximum duration of a self-test TST sec
Calculated battery pack capacity loss due to self-tests during
battery replacement period: LST = IST*TST*TBR*NST / 3600
Maximum Number of GNSS self-tests between battery
Average battery current during a GNSS self-test of maximum
Maximum duration of a GNSS self-test TGST sec
Calculated battery pack capacity loss due to GNSS self-tests
during battery replacement period: LGST = IGST*TGST*NGST /
3600
Average stand-by battery pack current
Battery pack capacity loss due to constant operation of circuitry
prior to beacon activation: LISB = ISB*TBR*8760
Other Capacity Losses
Calculated value of the battery pack pre-test discharge LCDC
= LCBN + 1.65*(LST + LGST + LISB)/1000 + L
OTH
/1000
*Additional current drawn by the water contacts when activated.
S Nolan Technical Director Ocean Signal Limited
6th August 2014
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List and analysis of operating modes, Table F-E.1
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T.007 5.d Battery Consumption Modes
From the analysis given below it can be seen that the worst case mode
that draws the maximum battery is for the EPIRB1 model with GN
receiver in the operational condition activated by the water contacts, with
the strobe on and with the GN receiver in search mode (no GP signal
present).
During stowage the EPIRB1 will be fitted in its manual release bracket
which inhibits the water contacts. When released from the bracket the
EPIRB1 is in standby mode with the water contacts enabled. The
additional current the water contacts draw when enabled, but not
activated is included in the stand by mode figure given in line 1.
There are no other operating modes that draw peak currents higher than
during the highlighted mode (line 5).
Beacon Operating Modes Mode Manually
selectable Measurement interval , Sec Average Current, mA Peak Current, mA
1 Standby mode Automatic 300 0.00002
2 Self Test mode Manually to self test
on auto off 16.50 40.75 1082.00
3 Operating mode switch
activated with GPS receiver
in search mode (406MHz +
Homer + GPS Acquisition +
Strobe Light)
Manual 50.00 38.15 1059.10
4 Operating mode switch
activated(406MHz + Homer
+ GPS Sleep + Strobe light)
Manual 50.00 31.61 1053.00
5Operating mode water
activated with GPS
receiver in search mode
(406MHz + Homer + GPS
Acquisition + Strobe
Light)
Automatic 50.00 38.45 1059.40
6 Operating mode water
activated (406MHz +
Homer + GPS Sleep +
Strobe light)
Automatic 50.00 31.91 1053.30
7 GPS Test mode (GPS
Acquisition) Manually to GPS Test on auto off 315.50 11.50 18.00
Note: for the Australian and New Zealand markets, the EPIRB1 will be supplied as
Category 3 only. Category 3 is only allowed in these two markets and does not require
automatic water activation. Therefore this variant of the EPIRB1 will be built as hardware
number 900 -01528, omitting the water contacts. Because the water contacts are now
omitted, the maximum current draw will be as specified in line 3, which is less than the
maximum current draw specified for other variants.
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Beacon manuals
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User Manual
EPIRB1
Emergency Position
Indicating Radio Beacon
English
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EPIRB1 USER MANUAL
2 Version 00.03 25/07/2014
© 2014 Ocean Signal Ltd
The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were elieved to
e correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications
and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement
process.
No part of this manual may e reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in
any form, electronic or otherwise, without the prior permission of Ocean Signal Ltd.
No lia ility can e accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual.
Ocean Signal® and rescueME® are registered trademarks of Ocean Signal Ltd.
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EPIRB1 USER MANUAL
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE
OR I INENT DANGER
•RE OVE THE EPIRB FRO THE BRACKET
•PULL THE ANTENNA OUT FRO THE BODY TO ITS
FULL EXTENT* USING THE RED TAB.
•RE OVE BREAK OFF TAB
•LIFT THE FLAP UP
•PRESS THE ON KEY (5) FOR ONE SECOND TO
ACTIVATE THE BEACON.
•THE GREEN LED WILL FLASH TO INDICATE
ACTIVATION
•RELEASE THE ON KEY.
•THE STROBE LIGHT WILL START FLASHING TO INDICATE IT IS
ACTIVATED
•RE OVE THE ,LANYARD COVER (6)
•HOLDING THE FREE END OF THE LANYARD, THROW THE EPIRB
INTO THE WATER.
* Pull the antenna out until firm resistance is felt. The antenna will extend to 25.5cm.
Refer to section 3.2 for deactivation instructions.
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EPIRB1 USER MANUAL
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CONTENTS
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY........................................................................................................................... 3
1. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy .................................................................. 5
1.3 Warnings..................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Operating Mode .......................................................................................................... 5
1.5 COSPAS/SARSAT System........................................................................................... 6
2. EPIRB1 OVERVIEW..................................................................................................................... 7
3. OPERATION................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Activation .................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Deactivation ................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 False Alerts................................................................................................................. 9
4. TESTING ....................................................................................................................................10
4.1 Beacon test ............................................................................................................... 10
4.2 GPS test .................................................................................................................... 11
5. APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................12
5.1 Maintenance and Trou leshooting .......................................................................... 12
5.2 Batteries ................................................................................................................... 12
5.3 Transport .................................................................................................................. 12
5.4 Disposal .................................................................................................................... 12
5.5 Specifications............................................................................................................ 13
5.6 Approvals .................................................................................................................. 14
5.7 Registration .............................................................................................................. 14
5.8 Limited Warranty...................................................................................................... 15
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EPIRB1 USER MANUAL
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1. GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The rescueME range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically
designed for compact size and ease of operation. The EPIRB1 is a Class 2, Category 2
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) for manual release only. It is
intended as a carry off EPIRB, ut may also e used as a supplementary alerting device as
specified in SOLAS regulations.
1.2 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy
This product also complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada).
1.3 Warnings
It is a legal requirement to register your EPIRB with your National Authority.
Only use your EPIRB in a situation of grave and imminent danger. Deli erately
misusing your EPIRB or setting it off accidentally may result in prosecution and a
fine.
Your EPIRB contains small lithium atteries. Please see section 5.2 for
information on safe transportation.
The attery in your EPIRB should e replaced immediately if it has een activated,
or if the test indicator shows the attery as ‘used’, or if the expiry date marked on
the unit has een exceeded.
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to follow the guidance in this
manual may result in loss of warranty.
1.4 Operating Mode
Your EPIRB1 may e operated in a variety of modes.
1.4.1 Floating in water (a)
This is the preferred method of operation. Ensure the EPIRB is firmly tied to the life raft or
person efore deployment.
1.4.2 On deck ( )
When deploying the EPIRB on a deck, ensure it is vertical and clear of o structions that
might impede a clear view of the sky.
1.4.3 In a safety raft (c)
The EPIRB may e deployed in a liferaft, where it should e held in a vertical position so
that there is a clear view of the sky.
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a) EPIRB floating in water ) EPIRB deployed on deck c) EPIRB used in a liferaft.
1.5 COSPAS/SARSAT System
The COSPAS/SARSAT system utilises two satellite arrays to provide distress alert and
location data to search and rescue authorities. The GEOSAR system can provide near
immediate alerting within the coverage of the receiving satellite. The LEOSAR system
provides coverage of the polar region eyond
the range of the GEOSAR system. It can
calculate the location of distress events using
Doppler processing techniques and is less
suscepti le to o structions which could lock a
signal in a given direction. The system is
comprised of instruments on oard the
satellites which detect the signals from the distress eacons. Ground receiving stations,
referred to as Local Users Terminals (LUTs) receive and process the satellite downlink
signal to generate the distress alerts. The distress alerts, generated y the LUTs, are then
received y Mission Control Centres (MCCs) which then forward the alert to Rescue Co-
ordination Centres (RCCs), Search and Rescue Points of Contacts (SPOCs) and other MCCs.
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2. EPIRB1 OVERVIEW
1) Antenna rewind kno
2) Antenna pull grip
3) Stro e light
4) Indicator LED
5) ON Key (Under flap)
6) Break Off Ta
7) TEST Key
8) Lanyard under ru er and
The EPIRB is supplied with a clear la el to protect the UIN information on the side of the
product. Please fit this efore use.
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3. OPERATION
WARNING: USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS
OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER.
MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY
Ensure that your EPIRB1 is always fitted with an unused attery that is within the marked
expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time when used in a real
emergency. Please o serve the recommendations on testing in section 0 4.
3.1 Activation
Only activate your EPIRB in situations requiring emergency assistance
from the rescue authorities. Deli erate misuse of your EPIRB may
result in a fine.
•Remove the EPIRB from its racket y pushing the ta on the
ottom of the cradle down
•To activate your EPIRB in an emergency, pull the red antenna ta
out completely until firm resistance is felt (25.5cm).
•Remove reak off ta
•Lift the protective flap and press the ON key for one second until the
green starts LED flashing and then release the key.
•During operation the green LED will flash once every five seconds
while the GPS is turned on and o taining a fix. Once a fix is o tained,
the green LED will flash quickly three times.
•Each time a 406MHz transmission is made the LED will flash quickly
five times; green for transmission with a GPS position and red for a
transmission without a position.
•The Red LED will flash every 2.5 seconds while the 121.5MHz
homing eacon is active.
•When operating the EPIRB in water, tether the eacon to your ody
or the liferaft.
•Hold your eacon with the antenna standing vertically. Keep the
area marked ‘GPS Antenna’ free from o struction, which would
interfere with the GPS reception.
The EPIRB does not transmit an alert until approximately
50seconds has elapsed. This allows time to deactivate the unit if
accidentally turned on. The homing eacon is not activated until
after the first alert is sent.
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