mcmurdo FAST FIND 200 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 10

GPS POSITION ACQUISITION TEST
When testing the GPS, take the PLB outside
into an open space with a clear view of the
surrounding sky.
Self testing of the in-built GPS is restricted to
a maximum of 10 tests throughout the 5 year
storage life of the battery. Once all the tests
have been used up, attempting further tests
will cause the indicator light to flash 4 times
in quick succession and the PLB to power off.
The GPS self-test feature can only be
accessed after first completing a standard
PLB self-test routine;
Push and hold the TEST button for a minimum
of 2 seconds, the indicator light will flash
once to indicate the start of the self test
sequence. Release the TEST button.
After a few seconds the standard self-test
routine will complete and should result in the
indicator light flashing a number of times in
quick succession depending on the past
battery usage.
Immediately after the indicator light stops
flashing, hold down the TEST button for
around 30 seconds. The GPS test routine
starts when the indicator light begins to
flash, now release the TEST button. The light
will continue to flash slowly for up to 5
minutes; you should continue to watch the
PLB throughout this period.
A successful GPS test is signalled by the
indicator light flashing a number of longer
flashes in quick succession.
Important
To preserve battery life, GPS testing is
restricted to a maximum of 10 tests
throughout the 5 year battery life. Once used
up, further GPS tests are prohibited.
CHOOSING THE BEST LOCATION
The Fast Find works best under an
unobstructed view of the sky. This ensures
the emergency alert message reaches the
satellite system and gives the GPS receiver
( Fast Find 210) the best signals to work with.
If it's not possible to pick a location with an
unobstructed view of the sky, then try to
maximize the amount of sky available.
Tree canopy degrades performance. Find a
clearing with as much sky view as possible.
Ravines, canyons, caves and overhangs
should be avoided if at all possible.
GPS self test pass
10 – 4 GPS tests remaining
GPS self test pass
3 – 1 GPS tests remaining
GPS self test pass
No GPS tests remaining