SafeLink PRO Personal Locator Beacon User manual
Notices to Purchasers Personal Locator Beacons (PLB) must be registered with the appropriate National Authority. Failure to register your PLB could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and maybe unlawful. Your PLBs unique identification information Stick copy Programming label here WARNING A PLB should only be activated in situations of grave and imminent danger to life.
Safety notices Please take time to read this manual fully as it contains important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of your PLB. Important The PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) is an emergency radio beacon. Use only in situations of grave and imminent danger to life. WARNING: False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services. Deliberate misuse of the PLB could result in a penalty. WARNING: Spring action antenna deployment.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing your SafeLink PRO PLB. When carrying a SafeLink PRO, you enjoy the reassurance of a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere in the world. If you find yourself in a remote area without any other form of emergency communication, in the air, on land, or at sea, the SafeLink PRO PLB can call for help.
Emergency Operation 1. Open yellow flip-top lid 2. Tear off red anti-tamper seal. This exposes the ON button and releases the antenna. Take care to hold the unit away from you as the antenna springs out. 3. 4. Press and hold the ON button for 2 seconds After 2 minutes has elapsed, the RED ON indicator light will start to slowly flash indicating that the PLB has started transmitting emergency alerts.
Switching off an active PLB Press and hold the OFF button for a minimum of 5 seconds until the indicator lights go off. Emergency Operation with GPS When the PLB is first activated the inbuilt GPS receiver will attempt to acquire a fix. Once a GPS position fix is acquired the GREEN indicator light will start to flash once every 3.5 seconds in sequence with the red indicator light. - 3.5 seconds - - 3.
Self-test International regulations require that Self-testing of the PLB should only be carried out in the first five minutes of any hour. Check the PLB monthly and check the battery is in date. Self-test verifies operation of the PLB by checking key features including battery voltage and 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz alert transmitters. Important Each self-test draws small amounts of energy from the battery pack. Unnecessary testing of the PLB may subsequently reduce the run time of the PLB in an emergency.
If the self-test still fails, repeat it and if the problem persists remove the PLB from use and contact your service dealer for advice. Handling false alerts PLB with antenna deployed If the PLB has been accidentally activated, or if rescue has been carried out before arrival of the rescue services, contact the rescue services, coastguard, or police by radio or telephone to advise them of the false alert.
Getting the best from the PLB General use Once activated, position the PLB so that the antenna is pointing straight up towards the sky so that it has the best all-around view of the sky. The position of the COSPASSARSAT satellites can affect when an alert signal is received. Careful positioning so that the maximum amount of sky is in view will produce the optimum performance. Get the best from GPS PLBs Position the PLB so that the antenna is pointing skyward and the GPS zone is clear of any obstructions.
Using the PLB afloat The PLB is totally waterproof but is not designed to operate when floating on the surface of the water. It is buoyant and will not sink if dropped into water. If possible keep it out of the water when in use. Place it high up on your Personal Flotation Device (PFD), lifejacket, or chest and clear of any wave wash. Any trapped water in the Antenna Well should be removed periodically by shaking the PLB.
On the move If on the move, take care to keep the PLB flat with the antenna pointing skyward. Using the PLB on land The PLB should be placed to have the clearest possible view of the sky. Make sure the PLB does not become covered by drifting material (e.g. snow, sand). Keep it flat with the antenna pointing upwards. Do not stand over the PLB.
Registration and Licensing Each PLB has a unique 15 digit hexadecimal number printed on the programming label on the back of the PLB (visible only when the battery pack is removed). It is also pre-printed on the registration form, and a copy of the programming information label is usually placed on the first page of this product user manual. The PLB must be registered with a relevant national authority. A part completed registration form is normally packed in with the PLB.
Service and Maintenance After use (not activated) Clean the outer case with fresh water, wipe dry and examine for any damage. Store in a cool dry place. Inadvertent antenna deployment If the red anti-tamper seal is removed, the antenna will automatically deploy. Rewinding the antenna and fitting a new anti-tamper seal can only be done by a Orolia Ltd authorized service station. For safe transportation, wrap the antenna around the body of the PLB and fix in place with adhesive tape.
How to assemble your PLB Fitting the battery Take care when fitting the battery. It forms part of the sealing system of the PLB, so it is important to follow the instructions exactly. Each replacement battery pack has new ‘O’ rings which should be replaced when the battery is changed. 1. Fit the two ‘O’ rings to the battery connectors, as shown below. 2. Clip the battery pack into the PLB, then push the battery pack into place. Take care that the ‘O’ rings stay in place.
Technical Specification Message formats: PLB National, Standard, and User Location Protocol as applicable. Operating temperature: -20˚C to +55˚C, Storage temperature: -30˚C to +70˚C Battery life: 5 years Battery total Lithium content: 6.86 g. Operating life: 48 hours (minimum) Weight approx: 300g (10oz) Length: 146mm Width: 78mm Approvals: COSPAS-SARSAT, R&TTE, 406MHz transmitter i Output power: 5W +/- 2dB 121.
Product Warranty Orolia Limited warranty registration Congratulations on purchasing your PLB. As standard your unit has a one year (12 months) warranty from the date of purchase shown or your invoice, however, this can be extended by an additional four years by simply registering your unit on-line at: www.kannadmarine.com Then follow the REGISTER WARRANTY link at the top of the page.
End of Life Statement At the end of the PLBs useful life, it is vital that the battery is removed from the main body of the unit to prevent false alarms. False alarms cause expensive disruption to Search and Rescue services and may endanger lives as a consequence. It is also necessary that the PLB and its battery pack be disposed of in a manner that does not present a threat of environmental damage.
General information related to PLB registration requirements around the World is published by the Cospas-Sarsat organisation. Some administrations now allow direct registration using the Cospas-Sarsat website online IBIRD registration database. Further information can be found on line here: www.cospas-sarsat.
Fax: +45 35431434 Email: n/a Online registration: n/a Ireland Point of contact: Maritime Radio Affairs Unit Tel: +353 1 6782367 Fax: +353 1 6783109 Email: radiosurveyors@transport.ie Online registration: n/a Netherlands Point of contact: Radio Communications Agency Tel: +31 50 5877555 Fax: +31 50 5877400 Email: agentschaptelecom@at-ez.nl www: www.agentschap-telecom.
Orolia Ltd Silver Point Airport Service Road Portsmouth PO3 5PB United Kingdom Phone: Fax: Email: +44 (0)23 9262 3900 +44 (0)23 9262 3998 service.kannad-ma@orolia.com Website: www.kannadmarine.
