Weatherdock easyRESCUE-DivePro User manual

Page1
Weatherdock AG
„easyRESCUE-DivePro”- Transponder
Manual
easyRESCUE-DivePro
Diver Locating System
Product No.: A040-DP
Rev. 1.1
Weatherdock AG
Sigmundstrasse 180
90431 Nürnberg
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
www.easyais.de

Page 2 of 34
Weatherdock AG
PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
Safety Precautions
The easyRESCUE-DiveProtransponder contains Li-Ion batteries.
When the device is used at temperatures outside the limits of
-20°C and +55°C, the useful battery capacity is reduced. Keep
the device away from hot environments, because at
temperatures of more than +70°C the batteries inside the
easyRESCUE-DiveProcould cause damage. Li-Ion batteries shall
be given to the recycling process and should not be given to
the home garbage. The easyRESCUE-DiveProproduces
electromagnetic fields, which could interfere medical devices.
For safety reasons store this device so that children cannot
reach it. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages or
failures that are caused by the easyDIVEPOS, damaged
battery pack or misuse by the user. Use this device only
together with certified equipment. Other equipment could
damage the easyDIVEPOS. Clean this device with a clean, dry
and soft blanket. Do not use aggressive or acid liquids and
chemicals for cleaning. Do not open the device on your own.
Unpermitted opening of the easyRESCUE-DiveProcould
damage the device and the warranty is lost.
LICENSING
IMPORTANT:
In most countries the operation of a VHF unit unsing the
marine band is included under the vessels marine VHF license
provisions. Please contact the relevant authority in your
country for more information. In accordance with a policy of
continual development and product improvement the
easyRESCUE-DiveProhardware and software may be upgraded

Page 3 of 34
Weatherdock AG
from time to time and future versions of the easyRESCUE-
DivePromay therefore not correspond exactly with this
manual. When necessary upgrades to the product will be
accompanied by updates or addenda to this manual. Please
take time to read this manual carefully and to understand its
contents fully so that you can install and operate your system
correctly.
Information contained in this manual is liable to change
without notice. Weatherdock AG, disclaims any liability for
consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this
manual and any other documentation provided with this
product.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS
AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT
SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE
FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS
OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF
LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN
ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Page 4 of 34
Weatherdock AG
ATTENTION:
PLEASE USE THE easyRESCUE-DiveProCAREFULLY AND NOT UNINTENDED.
ALSO THE easyRESCUE-DiveProWILL NOT OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY.IT
MUST BE INITIALISED BY THE USER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property
of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2011, Weatherdock AG.
Copying of this document, and giving it to others and the
use or communication of the contents thereof, is forbidden
without express authority. Offenders are liable to the
payment of damages.
Sin nuestra expresa autorización, queda terminantemente
prohibida la reproducción total o parcial de este documento,
así como su uso indebido y/o su exhibición o comunicación a
terceros. De los infractores se exigirá el correspondiente
resarcimiento de daños y perjuicios.

Page 5 of 34
Weatherdock AG
DIRECTORY
1. SHORT DESCRIPTION................................................................................7
2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS .............................................................9
2.1. ACTIVATING ELEMENTS.............................................................................10
2.1.1. Button "ON"........................................................................................10
2.1.2. Button "ALERT".................................................................................10
2.2. INDICATORS ..............................................................................................10
2.2.1. GPS LED............................................................................................10
2.2.2. ON LED...............................................................................................10
2.2.3. ALERT LED........................................................................................11
2.2.4. White Flash LED................................................................................11
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTION ....................................................................12
3.1. ACTIVATION "ON"....................................................................................12
3.2. ACTIVATION "ALERT".............................................................................14
4. INSTALLATION TIPS.................................................................................16
5. CHARGING THE BATTERIES..................................................................18
6. PROGRAMMING........................................................................................20
6.1. PROGRAMMING STATIC DATA ..................................................................21
6.2. ADMINISTRATOR SETTINGS.......................................................................25
6.2.1. MMSI (Alert).......................................................................................25
6.2.2. MMSI (ON) .........................................................................................26
6.2.3. Frequencies........................................................................................26
6.3. FIRMWARE UPDATE..................................................................................26
7. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................... 28
8. DECALARATION OF CONFORMITY.......................................................30
9. BOX CONTAINS.........................................................................................31
10. AVAILABLE ACCESSORY....................................................................... 32
11. FAQ..............................................................................................................32
12. ANNEX RANGE TEST RESULTS ...........................................................33

Page 6 of 34
Weatherdock AG
13. SUPPORT ...................................................................................................34
14. WARRANTY................................................................................................34
Revision of the operation manual
Rev. 1.0 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 08. February 2012
Rev. 1.1 Author: Max Schuster, 4th December 2014
C0ngratulations!
Thanks to purchase a unit from the Weatherdock AG. This testifies your
high technical competence

Page 7 of 34
Weatherdock AG
1. SHORT DESCRIPTION
Figure 1
The easyRESCUE-DivePro is a portable battery powered AIS-
Position transmitter with an integrated GPS-receiver.
The device is intended for the use in locating operations.
The easyRESCUE-DivePro operates as a VHF-Transmitter and it
can be activated in two situations by pressing two different
buttons:

Page 8 of 34
Weatherdock AG
(A) The locating object wants to inform the searching ship
about its position. So the ship, it belongs to, can search
and find the locating object. This happens on a
frequency in the marine VHF band, which is assigned
by the authority of the country.
(B) Alerting in case of emergency the units operates as an
AIS-SART (AIS - Search-and-Rescue-Transmitter).
The range depends on the height of the transmitters’
antenna over sea level. The range is approx. 10-15 nautical
miles, if the height of easyRESCUE-DivePro´s antenna 1m and
up above sea level assumed that the receiving antenna is at a
height of 5m and up (ship's VHF antenna). The Li-Ion battery
pack provides a capacity that ensures an operation time of
more than 120h, when activated.
This device maintains water tightness down to 10m depth,
not unduly affected by seawater or oil and is resistant to
sunlight. It withstands drops from a height of 20 m into
water.
The Li-Ion batteries can be recharged easily using the
charging station that can be purchased by an authorized
distributor.

Page 9 of 34
Weatherdock AG
2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS
Figure 2

Page 10 of 34
Weatherdock AG
2.1.Activating elements
2.1.1. Button "ON"
Pressing the button „ON“the easyRESCUE-DivePro enters the
'Identification" mode (transmitting locating object's
position).
If this button is pressed again for 3 seconds, the normal mode
will be terminated and the device is turned off.
2.1.2. Button "ALERT"
With the button "ALERT“ the device can be activated in case
of emergency. AIS-SART messages cause an alarm at the
receiver side (i.e. shore base station or mobile ship station).
The “ALERT” mode can be terminated by pressing the BOTH
button for 3 seconds. The easyRESCUE-DivePro switches
totally off then.
2.2. Indicators
2.2.1. GPS LED
The green LED with the marking „GPS“ is blinking, when the
device receives GPS signals and is able to get a position fix. If
the GPS LED does not blink, there is not GPS reception
possible.
2.2.2. ON LED
The yellow LED with the marking „ON" is blinking, when the
easyRESCUE-DivePro is activated in case of identification
(transmitting locating object's position and additional status
information).

Page 11 of 34
Weatherdock AG
2.2.3. ALERT LED
The green LED with the marking "ALERT" is blinking, when
the easyRESCUE-DivePro is in alert mode.
2.2.4. White Flash LED
The bright white flash LED is used for visual locating purpose,
especially at night times.

Page 12 of 34
Weatherdock AG
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTION
3.1.Activation "ON"
Figure 4
Press the button „ON“.
The ON-LED starts flashing every 2 seconds. As soon as
a GPS position is available the GPS-LED start flashing

Page 13 of 34
Weatherdock AG
too. The easyRESCUE-DivePro starts transmitting a
burst of VHF messages.
The reporting interval can be selected by the
easyRESCUE-DivePro Programming Tool (see later). The
reporting interval can be 3 minutes, 1 minutes, 30, 10
and 6 seconds.
The yellow LED also indicates the charge status of the
battery. If the battery is full, the LED would flash once.
If it is half full, then twice and in case it is becoming
empty three times.
Transmitted information:
Unit-ID: (9 digits)
Position : Latitude & Longitude with a resolution
of 1/10.000 of a minute,
Speed over ground (SOG) : drift due to currents,
Course over ground (COG),
Diving Vessel / Divers name: (20 characters)
Vessels destination or area of activity: (20
characters)

Page 14 of 34
Weatherdock AG
3.2. Activation "ALERT"
Figure 3
Press the button “ALERT” and take care that the
easyRESCUE-DivePro has got line of sight to the sky.
This ensures best GPS reception conditions.
The ALERT-LED starts flashing every 2 seconds. As soon
as a GPS position is available the GPS-LED starts

Page 15 of 34
Weatherdock AG
flashing too. The easyRESCUE-DivePro starts
transmitting a position report every minute. The unit is
transmitting into the international AIS, which ensures
most effective help from other ships in vicinity.
If the unit loses a GPS position fix, then the GPS-LED
stops flashing but the easyRESCUE-DivePro will
transmit the last known position.
The status of the battery is the same as described
above.
Transmitted information :
The ALERT-mode can be terminated by pressing both
buttons for more than 3 seconds. The unit goes back to
normal operation (ON-Mode).
Unit-ID: (9 digits)
Position : Latitude & Longitude with a resolution
of 1/10.000 of a minute,
Speed over ground (SOG) : drift due to currents,
Course over ground (COG),
Diving Vessel / Divers name: (20 characters)
Vessels destination or area of operation: (20
characters)
Search-And-Rescue ALERT

Page 16 of 34
Weatherdock AG
4. INSTALLATION TIPS
To install the easyRESCUE-DivePro the unit holder as you can
see in picture below.
You can mount these on the pole of your buoy. So you can
use it for a variety of poles.
If you have access to board supply voltage, you can connect
the cable to 12V / 24V. So the unit will be powered through

Page 17 of 34
Weatherdock AG
this power supply. In case of power supply outage the unit
will continue operation using the integrated rechargeable
batteries without any interrupt.

Page 18 of 34
Weatherdock AG
ATTENTION: Do not have a pole close to the antenna (left
figure). This would significantly reduce the radiated power of
the VHF signal.
The right figure is perfect.
5. CHARGING THE BATTERIES
The easyRESCUE-DivePro can be recharged in the Battery-
Charger.
The Battery-Charger is an accessory with the product number
A121 and can be purchased by your distributor.
Inside the easyRESCUE-DivePro there are Li-Ion batteries,
which have got a capacity of around 120 h operation time.
These batteries are high quality batteries with very low self
discharge. So you can store the fully charged easyRESCUE-
DivePro for more than three month without a significant loss
in capacity.

Page 19 of 34
Weatherdock AG
Put it into the charging station as picture above.
The nose on the upper end of the station will fix the device.
Place the easyRESCUE-DivePro into the Battery-Charger. The
battery charger must be connected to DC power supply (12V /
24V, 1A).
When charging, the yellow LED is on continuously.
The green LED is on, when the batteries are full charged.
When the batteries are almost empty, the full charge process
lasts approximately 4 hours.

Page 20 of 34
Weatherdock AG
6. PROGRAMMING
The easyRESCUE-DiveProcan be configured with information,
that is included in the VHF messages and different settings.
The Unit-ID is a 9-digit figure like the MMSI, known from the
AIS system. It is a unique number, programmed by an
authorized body!
In order to program the easyRESCUE-DivePro you need the
USB-Programmer device A124. The USB-cable shall be
connected to a PC or laptop.