Weatherdock easy2-MOB Operator's manual

easy2-MOB
A22800
MOB: AIS + DSC
Quick Instruction
English
Vers.: 1.0
Stand 1.0

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Table of Content
1SAFETY INTRUCTIONS ......................................... 4
2PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................... 5
3CONTROLS............................................................ 6
3.1 Alarm flap ............................................................ 6
3.2 Magnet slider ....................................................... 6
3.3 Button "ON" .........................................................7
3.4 Button "TEST".......................................................7
3.5 Antenna................................................................ 8
4OPERATION .......................................................... 9
4.1 TEST function (MOB TEST) .................................10
4.2 ALARM................................................................. 13
4.2.1 Automatic activation.......................................... 13
4.2.2 Manual activation............................................... 15
4.2.3 Functionality ....................................................... 15
4.3 Deactivation (switching off the device) ............19
5PROGRAMMING OF MMSI NUMBERS FOR DSC
DISTRESS CALL USING APP ............................... 20
6INSERTION IN LIFE JACKET ................................. 21
7TECHNICAL DATA ...............................................22
8DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................24
9RESTRICTIONS .....................................................25
10 NOTIZEN ..............................................................26
Revisions
A22800, Stand 1.0, MK –02/2023

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Index of Abbreviations

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1Safety Intructions
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Keep all safety no-
tices and instructions for future use!
•Please keep the device out of the reach of children!
•Due to the internal, strong transmitter, medical devices
such as e.g. B. Cardiac pacemakers can be impaired in their
function!
•False triggering of an AIS/DSC emergency call is not a minor
offense and can result in follow-up costs!
•Only have maintenance carried out by authorized service
providers/dealers!
•Unauthorized opening of the device will void the warranty.
Unauthorized and violent opening can destroy the device.
•Caution: There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are re-
placed with an unsuitable type of battery. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
•If the device is used below 0°C or above 55°C, the capacity
of the batteries will decrease. Keep the device away from
heat or hot environments. The batteries inside the easy2-
MOB could overheat, possibly even explode or burn and
cause damage to the device and the environment!

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2Product Overview
1. Base housing
2. Upper housing
3. Antenna flap
4. Water-soluble
cellulose tablet
5. Antenna
6. Antenna head
7. GPS antenna
8. Button „ON“
9. Alarm flap
10. Magnet slider
11. Lanyard, 1 m
12. Button „TEST“
13. Program-LED
14. Status-LED
15. Emergency light LED

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3Controls
3.1 Alarm flap
The transparent alarm flap (9) in the
upper area of the device serves to
avoid false alarms and at the same
time secures the antenna flap (3).
3.2 Magnet slider
New regulations stipulate that automatic activation can be
switched off for an AIS-DSC-MOB device. This is done by the
magnetic slide (10) integrated in the alarm flap.
•"Disarmed" means that the auto-
matic is switched off
•"Armed" means that the automatic
is activated

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3.3 Button "ON"
The device can be activated manually
with the "ON" button (8) (see also Chap-
ter 4.2.2). Pressing this button triggers an
AIS distress signal, which is received
by all ships and coast radio stations
in the area equipped with an AIS re-
ceiver.
A DSC alarm is sent parallel to the AIS signal.
(see also Chapter 4.2.3)
3.4 Button "TEST"
The device can be activated man-
ually for a function test with
the "TEST" button (12).
By pressing this button, an AIS
test distress signal is triggered
once, which is received by all
ships and coast radio stations in the
area equipped with an AIS receiver.
The additional text message "MOB
TEST" informs each recipient of this test signal that it is a
function test, i.e. not an emergency.

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In addition to the AIS telegrams, a DSC telegram is sent to
the programmed MMSI numbers. (See Chapter 5 for more in-
formation on programming the MMSI numbers).
The red LEDs flash for the period of the test transmissions.
(For more information on the TEST function, see Chapter 4.1)
3.5 Antenna
When rolled up, the antenna (5) is lo-
cated in the upper part of the trans-
mitter. It is secured with a water-sol-
uble tablet (4), the antenna- and
alarm flap. After the antenna flap (3)
has been triggered by contact with
water or the alarm flap (9) has been
removed by hand, the antenna un-
rolls itself upwards. The device acti-
vates automatically when it comes
into contact with water, without you
having to intervene (the magnetic slider (10) must be set to
"armed").

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4Operation
The AIS MOB easy2-MOB can float without additional aids.
In heavy seas, the easy2-MOB may need a long
time to determine a GPS/GNSS position while
swimming.
For best AIS transmission performance and
GPS/GNSS reception accuracy, hold the beacon
in your hand as high out of the water as pos-
sible.
Table 1: Flashing/Lighting Pattern Operating Status
LED display
Operating condition
FLASH LED (13/14) +
Emergency lights LEDs (15)
flashes regularly
Device sends
Status-LED (14)
lights up permanently
Position is determined
Status-LED (14)
flashes regularly
Position reception is flawless.
A position is continuously
determined

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4.1 TEST function (MOB TEST)
Test the easy2-MOB for the send function at regular intervals.
A six-monthly test is usually sufficient. Testing too often will
reduce battery capacity. The battery is designed for 5 years
and up to 30 test activations (see also table "Technical
Data",Chapter 7).
The antenna mechanism does not have to be triggered
for the function test!
Carrying out the test function:
•Before you start the test, you must set the magnetic slide
(10) to the "Armed" position and a "Mothership" MMSI
should already be programmed (see Chapter 5).
•Have the DSC radio and AIS chartplotter ready for opera-
tion.
•Leave the antenna rolled up in the device.
•Press the "TEST" button (12) for 1 second until the yellow
LED (14) lights up. Make sure you have a clear view of the
sky for good GPS/GNSS reception conditions.

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Process
LED state
Device is attempting to obtain
a GPS fix/GNSS fix
Yellow status LED (14) lights
up continuously
Device checks whether one or
more MMSI numbers are
programmed
(duration: 10 seconds)
White program LED (13) lights
up continuously (10 seconds) if
at least 1 MMSI is programmed
GPS fix/GNSS fix available
Yellow status LED (14) flashes
slowly (2 every second).
Device sends 8 x AIS test
transmission
(duration: approx. 14 seconds)
Device sends 1 x DSC test
transmission to the first
"Mothership" MMSI in the list.
(See Chapter 5, Programming)
"DSC Acknowledgment" is
received
(After confirming the message
on the radio.)
Status LED (14) changes from
yellow to green
Table 2: Test mode flashing/lighting pattern

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Test results
At the end of the test phase, the test result can be read
from the flashing pattern of the LEDs.
Process
LED state
Everything is OK
Status LED (14) glows solid
green at the end of the test
Only GPS fix/GNSS fix is OK
Status LED (14) turns solid
amber at the end of the test
Only DSC-Acknowledge is OK
Status LED (14) quickly flashes
green (5Hz)
Nothing is OK
Status LED (14) quickly flashes
yellow (5Hz)
Device switches off
automatically after the test
phase
All LEDs (13,14,15) flash briefly
together
Table 3: Flashing/Lighting Pattern Test Result
The current battery status of the easy2-MOB can also be
queried via Bluetooth using the app.
However, please limit the number of Bluetooth connections
to what is absolutely necessary (e.g. monthly, i.e. a total of
approx. 60 times) in order to conserve the battery capacity of
the device in emergencies.

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4.2 ALARM
4.2.1 Automatic activation
The AIS MOB easy2-MOB is intended for use in an automatic
life jacket (see Chapter 6). The vest opens and inflates when
it comes into contact with water if you fall into the water.
This puts the transmitter in the water and releases the an-
tenna. When the antenna is unwound, 2 contacts are ex-
posed, via which the transmitter activates itself automatically
when it comes into contact with water.
IMPORTANT: For automatic triggering in the event of contact
with water, the automatic system must first be activated be-
fore the transmitter is inserted into the life jacket. This is
done by moving the magnetic slider (10) from "disarmed" to
"armed".

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Process
LED state
The device was automatically
activated by the water contact
Red LEDs flash
GPS fix/GNSS fix is obtained
Status LED (14) lights up
yellow for 30 to 60 seconds
after activation (it may take
up to 5 minutes).
Stable GPS fix/GNSS fix is
available
Status LED (14) changes to
flashing mode (yellow)
Waiting for DSC
acknowledgment from a DSC
radio or coast station
Status LED (14) continues to
flash yellow
"DSC Acknowledgment" is
received - everything is OK
Status LED (14) changes from
yellow to green
Table 4: Flashing/lighting patterns for alarm triggering

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4.2.2 Manual activation
When starting up manually, the alarm flap (4) is torn away
from the device using the yellow lanyard (9). This allows the
rolled up and stretched antenna (5) to unfold. The "ON" but-
ton (8) is now free and can be pressed to trigger the emer-
gency signal.
The device when triggered manually always
keep away from face!
IMPORTANT: If the magnetic slider (10) is set to "disarmed",
the transmitter will not be automatically activated when it
comes into contact with water. The transmitter can then only
be activated manually.
4.2.3 Functionality
AIS
When the easy2-MOB is triggered, the transmission of AIS
emergency telegrams always starts by default as soon as a
position fix is available.
These include:
•Current GPS/GNSS position
•Current course and speed over ground
•Text message "MOB ACTIVE"

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•Unique identification number of the sender (Unit ID,
similar to MMSI)
•Navigation status 14 (activated distress beacon)
According to the current standard, the position report of the
easy2-MOB should appear as a circle symbol with an "X" on
the electronic display/map (a system update may be necessary
via the manufacturer of the display device):
On all older displays it always appears at least as a ship sym-
bol:
The information displayed is the 9-digit "Unit ID" (MMSI) of
the easy2-MOB, beginning with "972....." and a safety mes-
sage (SRM) "MOB ACTIVE", as well as a acoustic and optical
alarm triggered.
DSC closed loop
When the device is triggered, the emergency messages are
sent out parallel via DSC to all MMSI numbers programmed
into the device (closed loop).

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The first DSC transmission immediately after triggering con-
tains the unit ID of the transmitter, but no GPS/GNSS position
data.
As soon as the easy2-MOB has received a position fix and the
coordinates have been determined, another DSC emergency
call is made parallel to the AIS transmission. But this time
with the current GPS/GNSS position data.
This transmission takes place at an interval of 5 minutes. The
built-in DSC receiver is activated for confirmations from the
programmed "closed loop" MMSI numbers for the duration
of the "closed loop" (approx. 11-15 min).
DSC open loop
Please also note that a DSC emergency call ("All-Ships Call")
can trigger a rescue operation, which may incur costs. There-
fore, handle the device carefully to avoid such false alarms.
However, if a "DSC open loop" is accidentally transmitted,
switch off the device immediately. Then the easy2-MOB sends
a "Self-Cancel" telegram to all ships that the emergency sit-
uation no longer exists!
The device switches to the DSC open loop automatically if
there is no confirmation within the DSC closed loop after a
period of 11-15 minutes.
The easy2-MOB now sends an "all ships call" at intervals of 5
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other DSC radios which where e.g. used by commercial ships.
In this way, the emergency call can be forwarded to a coastal
control center.
After 30 minutes without a confirmation being received, the
transmission interval increases to 10 minutes each time. This
interval is maintained until the end of the emergency situa-
tion.
As soon as the easy2-MOB in the DSC open loop receives con-
firmation that it has received the emergency signal, the DSC
functionality is switched off.
The parallel transmission of the AIS emergency telegrams
continues independently (until the battery is exhausted or
the device is deactivated).

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Distress light
When the rescue transmitter is triggered (manually or auto-
matically), the red LEDs of the electronic emergency light also
start flashing, alternating with the status LED (14).
The distress light flashes every 2 seconds.
4.3 Deactivation (switching off the device)
Deactivate ON mode:
Press the "ON" button (8) for at least 3 seconds until all LEDs
(13, 14, 15) flash together briefly.
Deactivate TEST mode:
Press the "TEST" button (7) for at least 3 seconds until all LEDs
(13, 14, 15) flash together briefly.

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5Programming of MMSI numbers for DSC
distress call using app
Up to 8 different ship MMSI numbers can be programmed via
Bluetooth connection between a smartphone/tablet and the
easy2-MOB. The app required for this is available for down-
load free of charge for Apple and Android devices (from
iOS11 / Android6).
Download the apps at:
https://www.easyais.com/en/downloads/apps/