Marine Rescue Technologies Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual

Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual

(General Purpose, WF, ATEX, HT, Dive)

790000029_Sea Marshall AU9 UserManual Version: 2.8_20162107 July 2016

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Table of Contents

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I Introduction 3

II Glossary of Terms & Acronyms 4

III Warnings & Safety Information 5

IV Sea Marshall AU9 Overview 7

1 Sea Marshall AU9 Features 10

2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison 12

V Sea Marshall AU9 Operation 14

1 Testing the Sea Marshall AU9 23

VI Recertification and Servicing 25

VII Declaration of Conformity 27

VIII AU9-X SIRA Certificate 28

IX AU9-D Pressure Test Certificate 30

X Warranty 31

XI Terms & Conditions of Sale 33

XII Disclaimer 38

XIII Trademark Notice 39

XIV Technical Specifications 40

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I • Introduction

The following symbols and conventions are used to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions.

WARNINGS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.

CAUTIONS: Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Important instructions that should be adhered to during system operation.

Typographic Conventions

1. Hardware features are displayed in bold uppercase letters, e.g. ARMING SWITCH.

2. Operation states are displayed in bold uppercase letters surrounded by square brackets, e.g. [OFF].

Using your Sea Marshall AU9 for the ﬁrst time

Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manual prior to using the Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time. To operate correctly, the Sea Marshall AU9 should be professionally fitted to an MRT approved SOLAS rated PFD by a service centre authorised by MRT. Visit the MRT website www.mrtsos.com for specific instructions on accessing the Sea Marshall AU9.

Prior to first use perform a full system test to confirm the device is operating correctly.

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II • Glossary of Terms & Acronyms

AIS Automatic Identification System: Automatic tracking system

used on ships and by vessel traffic services for identifying and locating vessels by electronically exchanging data with other nearby ships, AIS base stations, and satellites.

AMSA Australian Maritime Safety Authority

DSC Digital Selective Calling – technology used to automate

calling on terrestrial marine radio systems.

ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System

EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon.

FCC US Federal Communications Commission

MAYDAY Voice distress priority message

MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity (DSC identity number)

MRT Marine Rescue Technologies

MSLD Maritime Survivor Locating Device

MSLS Maritime Survivor Locating System

PFD Personal Flotation Device

PLD Personal Locating Device

RDF Radio Direction Finding

RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services

SAR Search and Rescue

SOLAS International Convention for the Safety of Life At Sea

USCG US Coast Guard

VHF Very High Frequency radio band – 30 to 300 MHz.

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III • Warnings & Safety Information

WARNINGS:

• The Sea Marshall AU9 is not an EPIRB and its emergency transmissions are not detected by orbiting satellites. The device is a short range Personal Locating Device (PLD), which uses 121.5MHz Radio Direction Finding (RDF) techniques.

• Perform a full system test before use.

• The Sea Marshall AU9 should ONLY be used in an emergency. DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.

• DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture environment to avoid accidental activation.

• Do not dismantle the Sea Marshall AU9 as it contains no user serviceable parts. MRT Ltd. and authorised service agents offer a full and comprehensive service and repair facility for recertification of units and battery replacement.

• DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR on the top and bottom of the unit

• The Sea Marshall AU9 emits radio frequency radiation when in use. Avoid handling the antenna unnecessarily when activated.

LIFE JACKET & PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) USAGE WARNINGS:

• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted/attached to life jackets approved by MRT Ltd.

• Only MRT approved attachment kits/pouches are to be used to attach the unit to the life jacket.

• The Sea Marshall AU9 must be fitted strictly in accordance with the life jacket manufacturer & MRT's instructions as supplied.

• The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted by an approved service centre authorised by MRT and/or the life jacket manufacturer.

• The life jacket is to be serviced according to the manufacturer's specifications.

• It is the user's responsibility to ensure that any ancillary equipment, such as survival suits/harnesses, PPE, clothing etc., does not interfere with the operation of the Sea Marshall AU9.

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CAUTION:

• Do not paint the Sea Marshall AU9 or clean it with aggressive detergents or solvents. Some cleaning materials may damage the seals and affect the integrity of the device.

• To ensure the Sea Marshall AU9 operates as intended in an emergency:

o Avoid dropping the unit. o Avoid leaving the unit unnecessarily in full sun where it may

be exposed to excessively high temperatures. o Inspect the device periodically for signs of wear and tear,

visible cracks or other damage.

The Sea Marshall AU9 could save your life, treat it with respect at all

times.

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IV • Sea Marshall AU9 Overview

This user manual provides all the information required to operate and test the Sea Marshall AU9 PLD. The Sea Marshall AU9 transmits on the

121.5MHz search and rescue (SAR) frequency and can be used to locate a man overboard using a 121.5MHz receiver such as the MRT Crewguard MKII or MRT SARfinder MKIII receiver.

Sea Marshall AU9 Activation

When armed, the Sea Marshall AU9 is designed to automatically activate in an emergency when immersed in water. There is an AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR on the top and bottom of the unit. If the unit is continuously immersed in salt or fresh water it will 'awaken' and auto-activate. A predetermined 2 second delay period prevents device activation caused by spray, rain and splashing.

The Sea Marshall AU9 can also be manually activated by pressing the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON on the front of the device when armed. The design of the ARMING SWITCH, in conjunction with the unit's RUBBER O-RING, prevents the device from being accidentally activated while being carried or in transit.

The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version does not have a round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON and the ARMING SWITCH is used to manually arm and activate the device.

Crewguard MKII Base Unit MSLS Receiver SARﬁnder MK III Base Unit MSLS Receiver

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Sea Marshall AU9 Product Range

There are five versions of the Sea Marshall AU9 available for different marine operating environments. This manual is applicable to all these versions.

AU9: General Purpose

• 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion)

• Manual activation

• LED strobe on antenna

• Automatic low battery warning indicator

• 100mW power output

• Test unit also available using 121.65MHz

AU9-WF: Wind Farm/Renewable Energy

• 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion)

• 40 second fail safe auto-override

• Manual activation

• LED strobe on antenna

• Automatic low battery warning indicator

• 500mW power output

• Test unit also available using 121.65MHz

AU9-X: Zone2 Oil/Gas

• 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion)

• 40 second fail safe auto-override

• Manual activation

• LED strobe on antenna

• Automatic low battery warning indicator

• 100mW power output

• SIRA ATEX Approved

• Test unit also available using 121.65MHz

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AU9-HT: Helicopter Transit

• 2 second auto-activation (upon continuous immersion)

• 40 second fail safe auto-override

• Manual activation

• LED strobe on antenna

• Automatic low battery warning indicator

• 100mW power output

• Test unit also available using 121.65MHz

AU9-D: Diving

• Manual activation only

• LED strobe on antenna

• Depth rating 50m

• Automatic low battery warning indicator

• 500mW power output

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IV.1 • Sea Marshall AU9 Features

1 ANTENNA. 2 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR. 3 Product name. 4 ACTIVATION BUTTON GUARD. 5 SWITCH RESTRAINER. 6 Front label. 7 BASE CAP (hinged, not separate). 8 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR. 9 ARMING SWITCH. 10 Round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON (for activation and function testing). 11 BASE CAP SCREWS

Sea Marshall AU9 Front

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12 Operation instructions (rear label)

Note: The Sea Marshall AU9-D dive version PLD has no round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON and the rear label instructions are different.

Sea Marshall AU9 Rear

AU9-D Front AU9-D Rear

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The Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X and AU9-HT transmit 100mW 121.5MHz signals. The Sea Marshall AU9-WF and AU9-D transmit 500mW signals. The 100mW version has approximately half the tracking range of the 500mW version.

IV.2 • Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison

Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version

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WARNING: The tracking ranges displayed are the results from tests were the receiver antenna was correctly installed at the recommended height and the Sea Marshall AU9 was correctly fitted into a PFD. Wearing the device in any other manner will reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below those displayed.

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V • Sea Marshall AU9 Operation

WARNING: When the Sea Marshall AU9 is fitted inside a PFD instead of a purpose-built sMRT pouch, DO NOT unzip the main PFD zip. Use the Sea Marshall AU9 access point zip in the life jacket to prepare the device for use. The Sea Marshall AU9 should only be used in an emergency. DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY.

The Sea Marshall AU9 must be professionally fitted to an MRT approved SOLAS rated PFD to operate correctly. This ensures the device is in the most effective position for water activation and emergency transmissions, while the PFD assists the casualty to remain afloat and face-up when in the water. The Sea Marshall AU9 is normally inserted into a purpose-built pouch for stability. The device is [OFF] when shipped and needs to be configured in the [READY] state prior to use.

WARNING: See the MRT website www.mrtsos.com for specific instructions on accessing the Sea Marshall AU9 inside the sMRT PFD.

Arming the Sea Marshall AU9, AU9-X, AU9-WF

and AU9-HT

This procedure arms the device for both manual and auto-activation.

Remove the Sea Marshall AU9 from its pouch.

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