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MT600GAUS
User Manual
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GME MT600GAUS User Manual

CONTENTS
Owner Details .............................................................................................................3
EPIRB Purchase or Transfer Advice ...............................................................................5
Transferring Ownership ...............................................................................................5
Using the Beacon as a Last Resort ...............................................................................8
Activation ...................................................................................................................8
Test Indicator LEDs ...................................................................................................11
General Self Test (MT600/MT600G) ...........................................................................11
MT600 Model General Self Test ................................................................................12
MT600G Model General Self Test ..............................................................................12
GENERAL SELF TEST TABLE ........................................................................................13
GPS Satellite Acquisition test (MT600G Only) .............................................................13
Australia ...................................................................................................................18
New Zealand ............................................................................................................18
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the MT600/MT600G is fully functional,
TEST IT AT REGULAR MONTHLY INTERVALS
or prior to an extended journey as described
on page 11 of this manual.
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OWNER DETAILS
Name: .............................................................
Address: ...........................................................
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Phone: ............................................................
Beacon UIN/15-HEX ID:
Congratulations on purchasing your new Accusat™ MT600 series EPIRB.
The Accusat™ MT600/MT600G are the most advanced 406 MHz digital satellite beacons available today. GME have developed and approved internationally, a new family of affordable high performance 406 MHz beacons.
A CAUTIONARY NOTE: The satellite EPIRB is the most significant advance in search
and rescue technology in many years. However, it is not a substitute for a marine radio. Mariners should not be over-reliant on any single system. Wise, safe mariners plan carefully, ensure that shore contacts know their sail plan, carry a marine radio and the correct range of other safety equipment and operate their craft sensibly to suit conditions at sea.
FEATURES
• Compact , lightweight, easy-to-mount design.
• 1
21.5 MHz VHF homing beacon to assist in guiding rescuers to your
precise location.
• Zero warm-up digital technology.
• Ultra high performance solid state strobe.
• Quick and easy test facility with audio / visual indication.
COSPAS-SARSAT CLASS 2 (C/S T.001). Internationally approved, worldwide operation.
•
• Meets or exceeds the applicable requirements of:
AS/NZ 4280.1:2003 standards C/S T.001/007.
• Includes quick release mounting bracket.
• Antenna deploys automatically when the unit is removed from the bracket.
• 10 year battery life.
• 6 year warranty.
MT 600G ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Integrated 66 channel GPS receiver with top mounted Quad helix antenna for better
than 100 metre accuracy.
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GENERAL DESCRIP TION
The Accusat™ MT600 and MT600G digital Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are designed to be used when the safety of your craft and crew is endangered and you have no other means of communication. The EPIRB can save your life and the lives of others on board by leading an air/sea rescue to your precise location. In the past, extensive and lengthy searches have been carried out for missing craft, sometimes to no avail.
Your GME EPIRB is a self contained 406 MHz radio transmitter that emits an internationally recognised distress signal on a frequency monitored by the COSPAS­SARSAT satellite system. The MT600 and MT600G EPIRBs contain a unique identity code which can be cross referenced to a database of registered 406 MHz beacons, allowing the beacon’s owner and vessel to be immediately identified in the event of an emergency. All models can be manually activated by the operator in an emergency situation.
Additionally, each unit includes an ultra high performance solid state strobe and 121.5 MHz VHF homing beacon to assist in guiding rescuers to your precise location.
The MT600G model also features an integrated 66 channel GPS receiver which automatically acquires a position and relays the latitude and longitude of the beacon along with the personal identifier and emergency signal.
GPS Antenna
Strobe
Antenna
Switch Cover
MT600
Test LEDs
Lanyard
MT600G
WARNING:
USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE
AND IMMINENT DANGER
MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY
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REGISTRATION AND TRANSFER OF OW NERSHIP
EPIRB PURCHASE OR TRANSFER ADVICE
Registration of 406 MHz satellite EPIRBs with the EPIRB registration section of the national authority is mandatory because of the global alerting nature of the COSPAS­SARSAT system. The information provided for registration is used only for search and rescue purposes. If your EPIRB is activated in an emergency, it will transmit its unique identifying code that will give the authorities immediate access to your details when the beacon is detected.
In Australia the preferred method of registration is online at: http://www.amsa.gov. au/beacons. Alternatively, fill in the owner registration form upon completion of the sale and mail, fax or email the registration form to the relevant national authority. Registration forms are also available online and if the beacon is to enter service immediately, complete the registration form and submit to the relevant
national authority electronically for immediate registration.
(Registration details are on page 18 of this manual).
Once your EPIRB has been registered you will receive an adhesive label which must be applied to the body of the EPIRB in the location shown below.
NOTE: Registration of your EPIRB cannot be done by GME.
Affix label here
TRANSFERRING OWNERSHIP
If the beacon is being transferred to a new owner, it is the responsibility of the current owner to inform the national authority of the new owners name and address by email, fax, letter or phone.
The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with the information shown on the registration form.
This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners.
Failure to register your beacon may result in a fine and could result in unnecessary delays in the rescue process and possible loss of life.
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PREV ENTING A CCI D E N TAL AC TIVATION
The signal from an EPIRB is regarded by authorities as an indication of distress and is given an appropriate response. It is the responsibility of every owner of an EPIRB to ensure that it is not activated unintentionally or in situations that do not justify its use.
Most cases of accidental transmission are the result of poor or inappropriate storage or failure to totally disable an old model EPIRB before disposal.
The need to treat EPIRBs responsibly cannot be too highly emphasized.
The MT600/MT600G beacon will not activate unless the ON button is being held continuously in the ‘pressed’ state. Once the beacon has been activated, it will not commence transmitting until approximately 50 seconds after activation, providing a safety period of audible and visual warning. If you hear the beacon beeping while it is being carried or stowed, you may still be able to deactivate it during this time period without actually transmitting a distress signal. If in doubt, report the incident to your local authorities just in case.
To minimize the possibility of accidental activation, EPIRB owners are urged to pay careful attention to the following points:
1. Always stow the EPIRB in the mounting bracket with the switch cover closed. The switch cover is designed specifically to prevent accidental activation.
2. Do not allow children to interfere with the EPIRB.
3. Educate others on board your vessel regarding the consequences of beacon activation.
INSTALLATION
The MT600/MT600G can be mounted upright or horizontally against a panel or bulkhead. When selecting a location, consider the following:
• Select a location that is readily accessible in an emergency.
• Ensure the unit is protected against the environment. Avoid locations where it will be
subject to water spray or continuous sunlight.
• Avoid mounting the EPIRB where it will be subjected to continuous direct sunlight.
This could cause the beacon’s internal temperature to exceed the maximum storage temperature of +70°C. Long term stowage under these conditions could result in reduced battery life, poor performance or degradation of the plastics due to excessive UV light.
• Mount the unit in a location where it will be safe from physical damage.
• The specifications section contains the ’Compass Safe Distance’ for your particular
model EPIRB. This is the minimum distance that must be maintained between an inactive stowed beacon and any magnetic navigational device.
• Confirm the selected location allows sufficient clearance to remove the beacon from
the bracket when required.
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