Weatherdock easyRESCUE-PRO User manual

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
AIS S.A.R.T. & DSC GMDSS MOB
easyRESCUE-PRO
Instruction Manual - English
AIS S.A.R.T. Maritime Distress Transmitter and DSC MOB | A040-PRO |A040-PRO-DK
Revision: 2.1
Weatherdock AG
Sigmundstrasse 180
D –90431 Nürnberg
Tel. [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.weatherdock.com
[e-mail]

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 2 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
Index
1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................4
1.1 General Safety Instructions..........................................................................................4
1.2 Special Instructions for the Device ..............................................................................4
2LICENSE FOR THE AIS-MOB/DSC MOB EASYRESCUE-PRO...........................................5
3SCOPE OF DELIVERY .....................................................................................................6
4GENERAL PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................6
4.1 AIS-MOBoperation .......................................................................................................6
4.2 DSC GMDSS ..................................................................................................................7
4.3 Miscellaneous.............................................................................................................. 8
5APPROVALS ..................................................................................................................9
6FUNCTION OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 10
6.1 Control Elements........................................................................................................ 10
6.1.1 Sliding Cover .............................................................................................................. 10
6.1.2 Magnetic Trigger in Combination with special automated life vests ...................... 10
6.1.3 Button “TEST”..............................................................................................................11
6.1.4 Button “ON” ................................................................................................................11
6.2 Display ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.2.1 “GPS” - LED................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.2 “DSC” - LED................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.3 LED “TEST”.................................................................................................................. 12
6.2.4 LED “FLASH” ............................................................................................................... 13
7FUNCTIONALITY CHECK ............................................................................................. 13
8INITIAL OPERATION.................................................................................................... 14
8.1 Programming of the own MMSI................................................................................ 14
8.1.1 Programming of the MMSI via App........................................................................... 15
8.1.1.1 Download and Installation of the App...................................................................... 15
8.1.1.2 Using the App............................................................................................................. 15

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 3 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
8.1.2 Programming of the MMSI with your own VHF DSC Radio ..................................... 21
8.1.3 Pairing of the easyRESCUE-PRO with Weatherdock’s cradle by USB ....................... 23
8.2 Emergency Activation ................................................................................................24
8.2.1 Automatic Activation via Magnetic Switch...............................................................24
8.2.2 Automatic Activation through Water Contact..........................................................24
8.2.3 Manual Activation......................................................................................................25
8.2.4 Timing Chart of DSC Distress Operation ...................................................................26
9TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................................................................... 27
9.1 AIS-MOB ..................................................................................................................... 27
9.2 DSC (specific data)......................................................................................................28
10 INSTALLATION DETAILS .............................................................................................29
10.1 In the life vest.............................................................................................................29
10.2 Wall bracket................................................................................................................29
10.3 Neoprene bag.............................................................................................................29
10.4 In the life raft .............................................................................................................30
11 TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................30
12 HINTS AND TIPS.......................................................................................................... 31
13 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 31
14 CONTACT AND PRODUCT SUPPORT ..........................................................................32
15 EASYRESCUE-PRO –DATABASE AND LOGIN............................................................. 33
16 LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................................33
17 WARRANTY.................................................................................................................34
Revision Level of the Instruction Manual
Version 1.0 Author Knipp, State 23.04.2015
Version 1.1 Author Kotouczek, Stand 2. June 2015, Programming by VHF Radio added.
Version 2.0, ww & ak, state November 16th 2015, general revision, programming options
added.
Version 2.1, ww & ak, state January 20st 2016, minor corrections

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 4 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
1Safety Instructions
1.1 General Safety Instructions
Warning:
Read all safety instructions and information. Keep all safety instructions and informa-
tion for future reference.
Keep the device out of the reach of children!
Triggering the device mistakenly and sending an official distress call is not considered a
petty offence and may cause subsequent costs!
Attention: Replacing the batteries personally with a wrong type of battery, can lead to
risk of explosion.
1.2 Special Instructions for the Device
The easyRESCUE-PRO uses lithium batteries. When used at a temperature of -20°C or
over +55°C, the battery capacity will decrease. Keep the device away from heat and hot
environments. In the case that these warnings are being ignored, the batteries in the
easyRESCUE-PRO may overheat, explode or burn and cause damage to the device.
The battery capacity is 7 years. Due to the SOLAS certification of the easyRESCUE-PRO,
the batteries must be replaced after 5 years and the device must be sent back to the re-
tailer for servicing. After an emergency use, the device must be sent back to the re-
tailer in any case, to re-obtain 100% functionality.
The strong internal transmitter may possibly affect medical devices, e.g. cardiac pace-
makers, in their functionality!
The manufacturer assumes no liability for damage or failures caused by these instruc-
tions or the deleting of data due to functionality failure, a faulty battery pack or im-
proper use of the product.
Only use supported and approved equipment. Unauthorised, altered or modified
equipment can damage the device, violate legal regulations or affect radio controlled
devices. Clean the device with a clean, dry and soft cloth. Do not use any aggressive
liquid solvents, chemicals or strong detergents.
Do not try to open the device on your own. Unauthorised or violent opening may de-
stroy the device and you will lose your warranty claim.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 5 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
2LICENSE for the AIS-MOB/DSC MOB easyRESCUE-PRO
Important note:
By using the easyRESCUE-PRO you accept the conditions of the following license agreements.
Please read this agreement carefully. The Weatherdock AG grants you a limited license for
using the device in the normal operation of the product. Title, proprietary rights and intel-
lectual property rights, within and of the software shall remain with the Weatherdock AG.
Warranty: for this product, Weatherdock AG grants a 2 year warranty on material and
manufacturing faults from the date of purchase. Within this period, Weatherdock AG will
repair or replace faulty components in normal operation, at its own discretion. Repairs or
replacements within the warranty period will be made free of charge, for spare parts and
labour. The customer however, has to pay for shipping costs. This warranty does not apply in
case of misuse, wrong usage, accidents or unauthorised modifications or repairs.
The warranties and rights contained are exclusive and supersede all other explicitly or implic-
itly assumed warranties and laws; including all legal or other liabilities from a warranty of
profitability or suitability for a certain purpose. According to different countries, this war-
ranty grants you certain rights. The Weatherdock AG is not liable for incidental, special,
indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse or inability to use the
product or faults in the product. Weatherdock AG reserves the sole right to repair and re-
place the device or software or the refund of the purchasing price. This right is your sole and
exclusive right in case of a warranty claim.
Products bought in online auctions do not qualify for discounts or the use of special offers of
the Weatherdock AG. Also, purchase confirmations from online auctions will not be ac-
cepted as proof of the right to warranty claims. The satisfaction of warranty claims always
requires the retailer’s original purchase receipt. Weatherdock AG will not replace missing
device and equipment parts for products bought in online auctions. In case of a warranty
claim, please contact your Weatherdock AG retailer. He will coordinate the further proce-
dure with you. In case of shipping, pack your device carefully and send it to the address your
retailer will give to you, with sufficient postage. In case of warranty repairs, always enclose a
copy of the original purchase confirmation as proof of ownership. The Weatherdock AG
easyRESCUE-PRO does not contain any parts to be repaired by the user himself. For any
problem that might occur with your device, contact your easyRESCUE-PRO retailer. Every
attempt to alter or modify the device will lead to the expiration of all warranty claims and
may damage the device beyond repair.
The opening of the device by an unauthorised person will lead to the expiration of the war-
ranty! Please contact your retailer.
ATTENTION:
It is the user’s responsibility to use the easyRESCUE-PRO carefully. The easyRESCUE-PRO can
trigger an official maritime distress call with a distant emergency service (like the DGzRS [Sea
Rescuers], for example) via its DSC functionality. This is not a petty offence! With a triggered

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 6 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
AIS emergency signal you will call the surrounding ships, respectively the coastal radio sta-
tions within reach of the AIS and inform them about your position.
All symbols used in this document are the property of the mentioned company’s copyright ©
2013 Weatherdock AG.
Passing on and duplication of these documents, utilisation and communication of its con-
tents is prohibited, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Violation obligates compensation for
damages.
3Scope of Delivery
The delivery contains:
easyRESCUE-PRO (A040-PRO or A040-PRO-DK)
Instruction manual English/(German)
4General Product Description
The easyRESCUE-PRO combines two devices in one. On the one hand, it is a portable AIS
emergency transmitter (AIS-MOB) with an integrated GPS receiver. On the other hand, the
device includes a fully approved DSC Class D transceiver.
This powerful combination of two services allows enhanced rescue operations in case of
MOB (Man Over Board) distress situations. In case of a distress situation the two systems,
which are operating absolutely simultaneously, guarantee the following:
4.1 AIS-MOB operation
Internationally defined emergency messages are transmitted every minute on the two
worldwide used AIS frequencies. Every AIS receiver or transceiver in the vicinity of the
transmitter is able to receive and interpret these messages, showing the emergency case on
an ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display) installed aboard. Systems like this are nowadays operated
not only on commercial vessels, but on an increasing amount of leisure ships as well. The
emergency case is shown on these displays with a unique symbol (red cross inside a red cir-
cle), accompanied by an acoustic alarm. In addition all relevant information, like the unique
Identification Number (MMSI of the Rescue transmitter) of the person in distress, exact posi-
tion and time, SOG (Speed Over Ground), COG (Course Over Ground) regarding the distress
situation, can be found on the display as well. All data is updated every minute, so vessels in
the radio range are informed with revised data in this time interval. Compared to satellite
operated systems AIS-MOB directly informs all vessels surrounding the emergency and a
short-term rescue operation can be conducted. Even in harsh environment, the victim has
highly raised chances to survive.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 7 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
4.2 DSC GMDSS
Simultaneously to the AIS-MOB emergency transmissions, the easyRESCUE-PRO starts trans-
mitting DSC alert messages with the very beginning of the distress case. A three-step-process
is used for this service. To understand this three-step-process it is important to know, that
each easyRESCUE-PRO device can at least be programmed with the vessel’s ID (MMSI) where
the person wearing the rescue device is normally located. Beside its unique Identification
number, which always starts with 972, the easyRESCUE-PRO therefore contains a minimum of
one ship-ID (MMSI) in its data memory. In addition, the easyRESCUE-PRO offers the possibil-
ity of programming up to eight ship ID numbers into the device to those users, who often
need to change a vessel like pilots, SAR crew members, etc.
First step:
Triggering the Alert case, the easyRESCUE-PRO immediately transmits DSC Individual Calls
addressed to the programmed ship-IDs to inform these (buddy) vessels about the distress
situation (This is called “closed loop”, as only the addressed vessels are alerted!). If only one
ship-ID is programmed into the easyRESCUE-PRO, only one Individual Call is transmitted. This
first call has no position information yet, as the GPS receiver needs some time to derive the
correct position (20 to 60 seconds). If no ship MMSI has been programmed into the unit, no
DSC messages are sent at this time.
Second step:
As soon as the position of the victim is fixed by means of the internal GPS of the easyRES-
CUE-PRO, a second series of DSC Individual Calls towards the programmed vessels (closed
loop) is sent; now with the accurate position derived from the GPS receiver. These Individual
Calls are repeated after five minutes with updated position information. Within a time
frame of ten minutes1from the first transmission (with position information) on, any vessel
of the buddy vessels (up to eight) can acknowledge these distress telegrams, which leads to a
shutdown of the DSC operation of the easyRESCUE-PRO. No further distress DSC telegrams
are transmitted. The victim is informed about this activity by a long beep from the internal
buzzer as well as by the green DSC confirmation LED of the device, which starts to flash after
the acknowledgement. But the AIS-ALERT stays valid and is ongoing transmitted until the
unit is switched off.
Third step:
In case, the DSC Individual Call (closed loop) has not been acknowledged within the time
frame of ten minutes, the easyRESCUE-PRO changes to a DSC All Ships Call (this is called
“open loop”), broadcasting the distress case to all ships, Coast Guard base stations, etc. in
the surrounding. The full GMDSS (Global Maritime Distress and Safety System) rescue chain
is triggered with this All Ship Call. The All Ships DSC Broadcast Alert is repeated every five,
later every ten minutes until the device is switched off, the battery runs empty, or the All
1The easyRESCUE-PRO is available also for an “All Ships Call” (open loop) after 5 minutes
from activation on. (RTCM11901.1 recommendation). Standard is 10 minutes. The unit accord-
ing RTCM 11901.1 (5 minutes) has the part number A040-PRO-DK.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 8 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
Ships Call was acknowledged. It is important to know, that only the Coast Guard, or DSC
Class A VHF Radios installed on commercial vessels are able to acknowledge an All Ship
Broadcast Alert. The time frame to acknowledge the All Ship Calls is two minutes, always
following the end of a transmitted call. Audible and visible information for the victim about
the status of the DSC operation is provided as mentioned before.
A timing chart with detailed information about the DSC distress process can be found in
chapter 8.2.4.
If no ship-ID was programmed into the easyRESCUE-PRO, the device’s alert operation will
start ten minutes (5 minutes with the version according RTCM 11901.1) after the trigger
directly with transmitting the first All Ship Call (Broadcast Alert).
Standard VHF DSC Class D Radios, which are fixed mounted aboard, normally allow the
acknowledgement of DSC Individual Calls (Closed loop) addressed to them. Please be
aware, that this is NOT THE FACT with most handheld DSC Radios. Those devices allow for
programming an easyRESCUE-PRO by VHF messaging as described in this manual and can
be used for testing the DSC radio link to an easyRESCUE-PRO only.
ACKNOWLEDGING OF DISTRESS CALLS, NEITHER INDIVIDUAL, CLOSED LOOP, NOR OPEN
LOOP, CAN BE CONDUCTED BY HANDHELD DSC VHF RADIOS!
It is necessary to know, that an acknowledgement of the DSC Alert transmissions, which lead
to a shutdown of the DSC operation, DO NOT cease the AIS-MOB transmissions. Those can be
shut down only by switching off the easyRESCUE-PRO.
4.3 Miscellaneous
The achievable operating range of the easyRESCUE-PRO is found to be ten to twenty nauti-
cal miles at standard “working conditions”. This value depends on several criteria:
In a standard distress case the rescue transceiver is integrated into a life vest, height above
the sea surface between zero and twenty centimetres, receiving antenna on a sailing yacht
in a height of approximately 15 meters. This condition allows a radio range of 10 to 15 nauti-
cal miles.
Rising the receiving antenna to a height of 25 to 40 meters, e.g. the mounting height of
antennas on commercial vessels, the radio range will increase to 20 nautical miles and up.
Receiving the distress telegrams from aircrafts, a range of 40 to 100 nautical miles is ob-
tained easily.
Although the easyRESCUE-PRO has been developed for the use as an integral part of auto-
mated life vests, it can be operated from life rafts or rescue boats (as it is SOLAS approved,
which is the official requirement for the usage on commercial vessels!), in upper arm pock-
ets, etc. Chapter 10 shows some ideas regarding this.
The easyRESCUE-PRO is 10m waterproof, resistant against salt water, oil and direct exposure
to sunlight and withstands a 20 meter drop onto the sea surface. Also, the device is 100%
floatable without any floating aid.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 9 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
5Approvals
The AIS S.A.R.T., which is the base for the AIS-MOB, is approved by
Bundesamt für Seefahrt und Hydrographie BSH (Federal Maritime and
Hydrographic Agency)
SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) by IMO (International Maritime Organization)
US FCC (United States Federal Communication Commission)
USCG (United States Coast Guard)
The DSC transceiver is compliant with
the directive RTCM 11901.1 and
EN301025, Class D

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 10 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
6Function Overview
6.1 Control Elements
6.1.1 Sliding Cover
The sliding cover prevents the user from accidentally triggering the unit into the distress
operation mode by covering the “ON”button. By pushing the plastic slider down, the “ON”
button is exposed and can be activated. Through a spring mechanism the sliding cover will
be pushed back into the original position.
6.1.2 Magnetic Trigger in Combination with special automated life vests
Triggering the easyRESCUE-PRO with the magnetic switch the device is equipped with, re-
quires automatic life vests with pockets for the easyRESCUE-PRO already mounted and inte-
grated to the lifejacket. Please refer to www.rettungswesten24.de to find out which life vest
manufacturers offer appropriate life vests.
Magnetic Trigger
“FLASH”- LED
Sliding Cover
Button “TEST”
“TEST”- LED
“DSC”- LED
Button “ON”
“GPS”- LED

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 11 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
You find this magnetic switch on the upper rim of the device. It consists of a plastic plate
holding the sealed magnet and a rip cord attached to it. The plastic plate with the magnet is
inserted in a clamp on the easyRESCUE-PRO housing. The rip cord needs to be firmly at-
tached to the life vest according to the life vest manufacturer’s specification.
As soon as the vest inflates due to water contact, the rip cord tightens and pulls off the
holder containing the magnet from the easyRESCUE-PRO main housing. Hereby the
easyRESCUE-PRO is triggered in AIS emergency and DSC distress operation.
6.1.3 Button “TEST”
By pushing the “TEST”button the device will undergo several checks to secure the proper
function in case of distress. Please refer to chapter 7 to learn in detail about the functional-
ity check.
The international SOLAS (Safety Of Life At Sea) convention requires a battery change cycle
of 5 years. The lithium batteries used to operate the easyRESCUE-PRO would sustain a much
longer time period easily, but according the legal situation the batteries must be replaced
every 5 years. This can be done by a service company only. Regarding addresses please refer
to your retailer.
Within these 5 years the functionality check can be conducted 30 times. These 30 tests will
not affect the specified operating time; neither the 96 hours of pure AIS operation (if the
DSC distress transmissions have been stopped by acknowledgment at the beginning of the
distress case), nor the 24 hours of parallel AIS emergency and DSC distress messaging after
the device has been activated. A detailed specification of the operating time can be found
in chapter 0.
6.1.4 Button “ON”
Pushing the “ON”button manually results in an activation of the easyRESCUE-PRO in full
distress operation. Simultaneous transmissions of AIS-MOB emergency and DSC distress tele-
grams on the two international specified AIS frequencies and the DSC channel 70 respec-
tively will follow this distress trigger. Refer to chapter 4 for detailed information.
Pushing the “TEST”and the “ON”button simultaneously for longer than 3 seconds will
deactivate the distress case and shut down the device.
In the case, that the easyRESCUE-PRO had been activated by the magnetic trigger, the
magnet holder has to be re-attached for a full shut down of the device. Pushing both
buttons as described will of course cease the emergency transmissions, but the internal
control electronics would stay alive. As a visual reminder of this fact, you will see the
yellow “TEST”LED flashing fast.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 12 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
6.2 Display
6.2.1 “GPS” - LED
This green LED is flashing after a successful
position fix of the internal GPS receiver. The
flashing lasts as long as the device is set to
Distress Alert mode and as long as GPS
signals can be received with sufficient signal
strength. Conducting a device test by press-
ing the “TEST”button will also result in a
flashing of this LED, as soon as GPS has
position fix. Good GPS reception will be
achieved with a free view to the sky, please
have this in mind.
6.2.2 “DSC” - LED
This green LED flashes in the case, that the
easyRESCUE-PRO has received an acknowl-
edge telegram. Two cases are possible:
The device receives a DSC acknowledgment
of a vessel, the coastguard, etc. during
distress alert operation. The flashing lasts
until the device is switched off or the bat-
tery runs flat.
The device receives a DSC acknowledgment
during conducting a functional test (press-
ing the “TEST”button). Flashing of the LED
ceases with the end of the test.
6.2.3 LED “TEST”
The yellow LED flashes as long as the
easyRESCUE-PRO is in test mode.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 13 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
6.2.4 LED “FLASH”
The white high bright LED flashes when the
easyRESCUE-PRO is in the ON or TEST mode.
This powerful bright LED assists finding the
victim in darkness and under bad weather
conditions.
7Functionality Check
By pushing the “TEST”button the device will undergo a full functional check:
The GPS receiver is switched on until a GPS position fix occurs. (Time limit for this test is 5
minutes.)
The received GPS position is transmitted via a sequence of eight AIS test telegrams alternat-
ing between the two international specified AIS frequencies. These telegrams can be re-
ceived by any AIS receiver/transceiver and displayed on the vessel’s Electronic Chart Display.
The transmitted telegrams have the status of TEST telegrams; the clear text content of the
telegrams shows “MOB TEST”.
In parallel to the AIS transmissions, DSC test messages without position information are sent
to all programmed ship-IDs (MMSIs). This can be one to eight different vessels. Please refer
to chapter 8.1 to learn how vessel IDs can be programmed to the easyRESCUE-PRO’s ship-ID
memory. In the standard case only the MMSI of the VHF DSC Radio of your own ship is pro-
grammed.
The vessel’s VHF DSC Radio will receive the DSC test messages showing an audible alarm
and the MMSI of the calling easyRESCUE-PRO on the VHF DSC radio display. Manual ac-
knowledging the reception at the VHF DSC Radio results in an answer message sent back to
the easyRESCUE-PRO. The easyRESCUE-PRO will react with a long audible beep and the
green “DSC”LED will start flashing confirming the proper radio reception.
The TEST mode is finished, when all AIS telegrams have been sent; normally this takes
around one minute of time under open sky with sufficient GPS signal strength, but don´t be
concerned if it might take 3min –this is still perfect and depending on the surrounding
conditions. During shut down the status of the green “GPS”LED and the yellow “TEST”LED
represents the test result. Please see the table below.
Pushing the “TEST”button for more than 3 seconds during the time period the TEST is con-
ducted, the test mode is shut down without being finished. The Test end will be signalized
by a switch-off beep of the device.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 14 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
LED - Display
Test - Result
Yellow “TEST”- LED is ON for 5 seconds
The test has been completed successfully.
The battery capacity is within the specified
limits.
Yellow “TEST” - LED flashes
The easyRESCUE-PRO has recognized that
the battery capacity is lower than specified.
This occurs when the battery expiration date
is exceeded, the test function has been
conducted more than 30 times, the
Bluetooth®programming has exceeded 30
minutes or generally when the device was
set to full distress alert formerly.
Green “GPS” - LED is ON for 5 seconds
The GPS signal strength during the test was
sufficient and the actual position could be
derived.
Green “GPS” - LED flashes
Within the limited test time of 5 minutes, no
GPS position could be derived. The test has
to be repeated later again under better
surrounding conditions (Free view to the
sky!).
Green “DSC” -LED flashes
The green “DSC”LED flashes, if the
transmitted DSC test telegram was
acknowledged by whichever of the vessels
VHF DSC Radios which are programmed into
the easyRESCUE-PRO by their ID (MMSI).
8Initial Operation
8.1 Programming of the own MMSI
Before using the full functionality, including DSC alert of the easyRESCUE-PRO, the unit
needs to be enabled to transmit an “individual distress alert” to the own mother ship
(Closed loop). Therefore the MMSI of the mother ship’s VHF DSC Radio must be programmed
into the device. With this programming the easyRESCUE-PRO and the mother ship’s VHF DSC
Radio are paired and a two-way DSC radio communication according GMDSS Alerting can be
established.
For those users of the easyRESCUE-PRO who often need to change a vessel, like SAR crew
members or pilots, the easyRESCUE-PRO offers the possibility to program up to eight differ-
ent ship-IDs into the internal memory. In case of an accident, all programmed vessels will be
called by the easyRESCUE-PRO with individual calls (closed loop) according the ship-IDs at the
beginning of the distress transmission of the unit.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 15 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
If the easyRESCUE-PRO won’t receive a DSC acknowledge from neither one of the called
vessels, the device will automatically change over into an “All Ships Call” (open loop) after 10
minutes2.
For programming the MMSIs into the device, the user can chose between three different
methods. It highly depends on the situation of programming, which way will be the easiest
and most safe. E.g. for field programming with an easyRESCUE-PRO mounted inside a life
vest and no additional service tools like notebook/laptop or Android-Bluetooth-phone/tablet
around, we recommend to use the procedure mentioned as number 2.
1) With a Bluetooth® connection to an iPhone®, iPad®, Android phone or tablet and
the Weatherdock Programming App. Bluetooth® programming is available as an
option.
2) With the mother ship’s VHF DSC Radio itself
3) With the Weatherdock Programming socket (article number A124) and a note-
book/laptop/PC via USB
8.1.1 Programming of the MMSI via App
This can be done via a BLUETOOTH® connection from a Smartphone or a tablet with the
Weatherdock-App “easyRESCUE-PRO”,which can be downloaded on AppStore® or Google
PlayStore® for free.
Within the battery life cycle of 5 years, a total time period of 30 minutes is foreseen to per-
form programming and/or reprogramming by Bluetooth®, without cutting down the speci-
fied operating time.
8.1.1.1 Download and Installation of the App
Download the corresponding App for your mobile device. We recommend using a wireless
network for the download, so no additional connection cost will arise. After the Download
please install the App on your mobile device and open it.
8.1.1.2 Using the App
Activate the BLUETOOTH® function on your
mobile device.
If not activated, the App will ask for automatic
activation of the BLUETOOTH® function. Tick
“allow” in this case.
2The easyRESCUE-PRO is available also for an “All Ships Call” (open loop) after 5 minutes
from activation on. (RTCM11901.1 recommendation). Standard is 10 minutes. The unit accord-
ing RTCM 11901.1 (5 minutes) has the part number A040-PRO-DK.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 16 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
Push the “TEST”button and keep it pressed.
All LEDs on the keypad start to glow.
BEEP –BEEP - BEEP
After at least 3 seconds the easyRESCUE-PRO
will beep 3x to show that the device is now in
programming mode. Release the “TEST”button
after the 3 beeps.
All LEDs stop glowing except the yellow LED,
which remains ON during the whole program-
ming procedure.
Open the App.
Press “Scan for easyRESCUE-PRO”to connect the
App with the distress transmitter.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 17 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
On the rear side of the easyRESCUE-PRO you
find the device’s printed label. Please check
whether the “Rescue’s MMSI”in the App corre-
sponds with the one printed on the device’s la-
bel.
Tick the arrow pointing to the left to start with
the programming of your ships MMSI.
The programming window opens up as shown
Tick on one of the eight ship-ID programming
fields to enter your MMSI.
You can choose any of the fields.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 18 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
Type in your ship MMSI here
Press “Program”
The number you typed in is now stored
into one of the eight ship-IDs. In the ex-
ample on the left hand side it’s stored at
the ShipID #1.
The easyRESCUE-PRO confirms the cor-
rect programming with an acoustic beep.
Repeating this programming procedure
for up to 8 times, allows you to store up
to 8 different ship-IDs, which will be
used simultaneously.

Instruction Manual
easyRESCUE-PRO
Page 19 of 35
Weatherdock AG | Sigmundstraße 180 | D-90431 Nürnberg
[phone] | [e-mail] | www.easyais.com
Using the example on the left hand side you
can see, how a programming of 4 different IDs
could look like.
If you typed in a wrong number, just tick this
erroneous entry and edit the number according
your need.
Any change you make at the easyRESCUE-PRO’s
programming memory will be acoustically con-
firmed by the device with a beep after pressing
the “Program” button.
Sometimes it might be neces-
sary to program the same
couple of ship-IDs into several
different easyRESCUE-PRO
devices.
In this case just click on the
arrow pointing downwards
to open a list with recently
programmed numbers. Chose
the one which you want to
use again.