Weatherdock easyRESCUE User manual

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Weatherdock AG Sigmundstraße 180 D-90431 Nürnberg
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„easyRESCUE” Manual
English
easyRESCUE
AIS-SART
Product No.: A040 / A049 / A040-BW-
COM
Rev. 2.1
Weatherdock AG
Sigmundstraße 180
D-90431 Nürnberg
Tel. :[phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.weatherdock.com
Email: [e-mail]

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PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!
Safety Precautions
The easyRESCUE contains Lithium 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 could explode or
cause damage. Lithium batteries shall be given to the
recycling process and should not be given to the home
garbage. The easyRESCUE produces 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
easyRESCUE, damaged battery pack or misuse by the
user. Use this device only together with certified
equipment. Other equipment could damage the
easyRESCUE. 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
could damage the device and the warranty is lost.

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LICENSING for the AIS-SART easyRESCUE
IMPORTANT:
In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is
included under the vessels marine VHF license
provisions. The vessel on to which the AIS unit is to be
installed must therefore possess a current VHF
radiotelephone license which lists the AIS system and
the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number. Please contact
the relevant authority in your country for more
information. In accordance with a policy of continual
development and product improvement the
easyRESCUE hardware and software may be upgraded
from time to time and future versions of the
easyRESCUE may 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 AIS 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.

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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.
Opening the device by a non-authorised person leads
to loss of warranty! Please contact your dealer.

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ATTENTION:
PLEASE USE THE EASYRESCUE CAREFULLY AND NOT
UNINTENDED.THE EASYRESCUE IS NOT AN ALERTING DEVICE.
THAT MEANS SEARCH AND RESCUE DIVISIONS OR SERVICES (SAR)
ARE NOT ALERTED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE EASYRESCUE (AIS-
SART). THE EASYRESCUE IS A HOMING DEVICE,WHICH
TRANSMITS THE POSITION INFORMATION TO VESSELS AROUND
THOSE CARRY AIS RECEIVERS. SO,THESE VESSELS AND ALSO
THE SAR VESSELS AND HELICOPTERS CAN HOME ON THE
EASYRESCUE.
ALSO THE EASYRESCUE WILL 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 ©2010, 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.

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1. SHORT DESCRIPTION ................................................................... 8
2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS ........................................... 10
2.1. ACTIVATING ELEMENTS ............................................................. 11
2.1.1. Slider.................................................................................. 11
2.1.2. Button "TEST" ................................................................. 11
2.1.3. Button "ON" .................................................................... 11
2.2. INDICATORS .............................................................................. 12
2.2.1. GPS LED............................................................................. 12
2.2.2. ON LED .............................................................................. 12
2.2.3. TEST LED ........................................................................... 12
2.2.4. Flash-LED........................................................................... 12
3. OPERATION INSTRUCTION..................................................... 13
3.1. ACTIVATION "ON" IN CASE OF DISTRESS................................... 13
3.1.1. Manual activation:.......................................................... 13
3.1.2. Automatic activation via water contact .................... 15
3.1.3. Activation via magnetic switch.................................... 16
3.2. TESTING"TEST" THE EASYRESCUE.......................................... 18
4. INSTALLATION TIPS ................................................................... 22
4.1. BRACKET................................................................................... 22
4.2. LIFE RAFT .................................................................................. 23
5. TECHNICAL DATA....................................................................... 24
6. FAULT REMOVAL ....................................................................... 26
7. INFORMATION AND TIPS .......................................................... 27
8. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................... 27
9. SUPPORT...................................................................................... 30
10. EASYRESCUE –DATABASE AND LOGIN.................................. 31
11. LICENSE AGREEMENT ................................................................ 32
12. WARRANTY................................................................................. 32

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Revision of the operation manual
Rev. 1.2 Author: Zimmermann, 6. May 2010
Rev. 1.3 Author: Zimmermann, 10. May 2010
Rev. 1.4 Authors: Körner, Zimmermann, Werner, 1. March 2011
Rev. 1.5 Author: Zimmermann, 19. April 2011
Rev. 1.6 Author: Staudacher, 16. November 2011
Rev. 1.7 Author: Schuster, 15. March 2012
Rev. 2.0 Author: Knipp, 11. May 2012
Rev. 2.1 Author: Knipp, 17. Oct 2012
The easyRESCUE has been approved by the following authorities
and institutions:
BSH (German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency)
BSH / 4615 / 4361565 / 10
FCC (US Federal Communication Commission)
United States Coast Guard
Equipment:
Included in delivery:
easyRESCUE (A040 or A049 or A040-BW-COM)
Manual German/English
Bracket with mounting plate and screws
(only for A040 and A049)

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1. SHORT DESCRIPTION
(A040) (A049) (A040-BW-COM)
The easyRESCUE is a portable battery powered AIS
transmitter with an integrated GPS-receiver.
The device is intended for the use in life rafts or life
boats.
The easyRESCUE operates as an AIS-SART (AIS Search-
And-Rescue-Transmitter) and it can be activated
manually in case of distress on sea. All vessels around
with AIS stations are able to receive the position of
the easyRESCUE via VHF.
Depending on the version, the device has an
additional automatic trigger function via water
contact (A049) or via magnetic switch with ripcord as
a third trigger function (A040-BW-COM).
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’s antenna
is 1 m above sea level (e.g. mounted at a life raft). If
the easyRESCUE is directly above the sea level, the
range is approx. 5-10 nautical miles assumed that the

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receiving antenna is at a height of 15 m (top of a
mast). SAR helicopter can locate the transmitter even
at distances of more than 40 nautical miles.
The easyRESCUE uses the standard AIS positions
report, which is also used by AIS Class A stations. That
means almost all AIS stations -commercial vessels
(Class A) and pleasure boats (Class B)- can receive
these messages and show the easyRESCUE on their
display.
The battery pack provides a capacity that ensures an
operation time of more than 96 h at -20°C, when
activated (at normal conditions it lasts longer).
This device maintains water tightness, not unduly
affected by seawater or oil and is resistant to sunlight.
It withstands drops from a height of 20 m into water.
The storage time of an easyRESCUE with new batteries
is 5 years.
The battery pack can be replaced only by an
authorized distributor. The reasons are that only he
has the industry battery package and that he replaces
some elements which provide the functionality (e.g.
seal).

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2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS
Automatic activation
(magnetic switch with ripcord)
Flash-LED
TEST-LED
ON-LED
GPS-LED
Button
„TEST“
Button
„ON“