Orolia FAST FIND 220 PLB User manual

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2
ON 2 31
5 64
ONLY PULL IN AN EMERGENCY
Pulling breaks the plastic anti-tamper seal that can not be reset by the user.
TIRER UNIQUEMENT EN CAS D’URGENCE
Le fait de tirer brise un dispositif plastique de sécurité que l’utilisateur ne peut pas réarmer.
TIRAR SOLAMENTE EN CASO DE EMERGENCIA
Al tirar se rompe el precinto antimanipulación prohibida de plástico que no puede ser reseteado por el usuario.

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OFF
2
5
3
6
1
4
3
SEC
HOLD
MAINTENEZ LE DÉCLENCHEUR
MANTENER
ORDER NEW CAP
COMMANDEZ UN NOUVEAU CAPOT
PIDA UNA NUEVA TAPA

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1. Introduction
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 any-
where 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 serialised ID to the
Cospas-Sarsat satellite system which
can pinpoint your location anywhere
on the earth’s surface. This is typically
within 5 minutes, but can be up to 45
minutes depending on satellite cover-
age. 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 metres, the Fast Find 220 features an inbuilt
GPS receiver that can pinpoint your location to within a few metres. Dense tree cover
or a steep-sided canyon can sometimes make it difficult for the GPS to obtain a posi-
tion 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 24hr 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.

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Safety Notices
It is recommended that the Self Test is performed once a month - unnecessary
testing reduces battery life in the event of an emergency. Return the unit to a service
centre 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.

pointing vertically upwards at all times.


of the unit and fasten securely to your clothing.


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.

is not obstructed or covered in any way
and always has a clear view of the sky.

indicator light faces into the wind.
GPS
GPS

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Indicator Light
As soon as the PLB is activated, the indicator light will start to flash:

unit is activated and is attempting to
acquire a GPS position fix.

a GPS position fix has been acquired.

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.
GPS
Cospas-
Sarsat
GPS 


50
SEC

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7
Cautions
ACTIVATE ONLY IN AN EMERGENCY


Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.





not required to hold a radio licence to operate a PLB on land, some administrations
may require that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.

handling the antenna once activated.

when near water to avoid loss.

unit and must then be replaced. A new cap should then be fitted and the battery
condition checked as soon as is practical afterwards (see Self Test section).
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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Self Test
The Self Test verifies all key functions of the PLB including the remaining battery life
and transmitter operation.
TEST button must be pressed
hard to activate - if necessary, use

TEST button
until the indicator light flashes once.

be a sequence of flashes.

the test is completed.
GPS Signal Acquisition Test


above, press and hold the TEST button again for 30
seconds - the indicator light will start flashing slowly,
indicating that the GPS is searching for a signal.

view of the sky.



GPS fix and the number of GPS tests remaining.

will fail and the indicator light will stop flashing.

tests are permitted during each battery’s 6 year
storage life, after which further GPS tests are
prohibited until the battery is replaced. 



HOLD
30
SEC
HOLD
4-10

LEFT
1-3

LEFT
NO

LEFT

FAIL

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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.
Failure to register the PLB is illegal and
could 
Some national authorities require a com-
pleted 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.
 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.
Manufactured by Orolia Ltd, Portsmouth, UK
UID: ADCE0887004106D
FCC ID: KLS-PLB-3-GPS
S/N: 220-8521-123456
Cat: 2 Model: FF220
Replace
battery by:
APR 18
WILL NOT FLOAT
 PROOF OF REGISTRATION EXP. DATE : 0 1/01/2020
VSL : PEPIRB # 19
ADCE0887004106D
EXAMPLE
Battery
expiry date
Country

Fit proof of
registration
label here

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Specification
Standards. ................. COSPAS-SARSAT T.001/T.007 class2, RTCM SC110 STD
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sealing depth ........................... Immersion to 10m (30ft) for 5 minutes
Operating temperature ............................. -20 to +55ºC (-4 to +131ºF)
Storage temperature .............................. -30 to +70ºC (-22 to +158ºF)
Altitude ..................................................12,192m (40,000ft)
Buoyancy . ............ Category 2, will not float (keep in buoyancy pouch provided)
Battery type . ............................................. Lithium Manganese
Transmit duration . ......... > 35 hours @ +10ºC (50ºF), > 24 hours @ -20ºC (-4ºF)
Battery life (storage). ..................................................6 years
Battery replacement . ............................................Service centre
 ......................................... Logged by microprocessor
Frequency .............................
Power. ............................... ..> 5W (alert) / > 50mW (homer) nominal
............................... Factory or dealer programmed
GPS Type . .................................. 50 channel, ceramic patch antenna
 ........................ 34 x 47 x 106mm (1.34 x 1.85 x 4.17in)
Weight ........................................................
Indicator 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 . ..................................... 1m (3ft)
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.