Table des Matières
Publicité
3. TEST INSTRUCTIONS
Test of 406 / 121.5 MHz frequencies.
It is recommended to perform a self test once a month. The self test may be performed with the beacon inside
its bracket or container.
NOTE: This check shall only be conducted during the first five minutes of any UTC hour.
(1)
Press TEST / READY push button (3) for 2 seconds.
(2)
During the test, the strobe lights (5) blink, the buzzer transmits an audible signal, and the red programming led
(7) flashes once.
(3)
At the end of the test, the result is displayed by green (6a) or red (6b) leds:
-
Green led (6a), 1 flash indicates the system is operational;
-
Red led (6b), 1 flash indicates the test has failed.
Repeat 3 times to confirm failure before contacting agent.
NOTE: Do not confuse the red programming led (7) and the «default» red led (6b).
4. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING: It is unlawful to transmit a distress signal unless an emergency exists. Do not operate inside life
raft or under any similar cover of canopy. Do not obstruct GPS antenna's view of sky to maximize
self locating performance (do not place the hands over the transparent dome of the beacon).
4.1. Automatic activation
IMPORTANT: Only for SafeLink Auto Float Free version, category 1.
If the vessel sinks, the release system ejects the cover to enable the beacon to rise to the surface. The beacon is
automatically activated when submerged in water and out of its container.
The beacon should be recovered and tied to a life raft to locate the survivors and not the wreck location.
4.2. Manual activation
4.2.1. Beacon removal
SafeLink Auto category 1 (Float Free)
Remove the beacon from its container:
(1)
Lift up the red locking pin of the container;
(2)
Remove the locking pin;
(3)
Remove the cover of the container and extract the beacon.
DOC09028A
21
Publicité
Table des Matières
