Mobilarm 00130, 00140, 00110 Users Manual

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User Manual

Mobilarm Crewsafe® Network

Model Number: Crewsafe IRC-001

DOC-0132. Version 1.2

March 2009

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Table of Contents

Part I Warnings & Safety Information

Part II Manual Conventions

Part III Quick Start Guide

Part IV Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe

................................................................................................................................... 121 How it Works

Part V Getting Started

................................................................................................................................... 141 Turn the System On

................................................................................................................................... 152 Turning Tags On/Off

................................................................................................................................... 173 Turn the System Off

Part VI Routine System Tasks

................................................................................................................................... 181 Monitoring Tag Status

................................................................................................................................... 202 Attaching a Tag

................................................................................................................................... 223 Charging a Tag

................................................................................................................................... 234 Dimming LED Display Intensity

................................................................................................................................... 245 Confirm GPS Chart Plotter Data Status

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Part VII Managing Alarms

................................................................................................................................... 251 Man Overboard Alarms

................................................................................................................................... 282 Duress Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

................................................................................................................................... 313 General Network Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

................................................................................................................................... 334 Manual Network Alarm: Raise, Cancel, Mute

................................................................................................................................... 355 False Alarms

................................................................................................................................... 366 Managing Multiple Alarms

Part VIII System Maintenance

................................................................................................................................... 381 Removing a Tag from the System

................................................................................................................................... 392 Adding a Tag to the System

................................................................................................................................... 413 Replacing Tag Batteries

................................................................................................................................... 414 Adding a Router to the System

................................................................................................................................... 435 Updating Crewsafe Firmware

................................................................................................................................... 446 Factory Reset: Reassign Tags & Routers

Part IX Maintaining System Components

Part X Integrating Mobilarm

Technologies

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Part XI Reference

................................................................................................................................... 481 Troubleshooting Guide

................................................................................................................................... 522 FAQs

................................................................................................................................... 543 Glossary of Terms & Acronyms

Part XII Technical Specifications

................................................................................................................................... 621 Trademarks

Part XIII Warranty

................................................................................................................................... 651 Exclusions

................................................................................................................................... 672 Declaration of Conformity

................................................................................................................................... 693 Compliances & Certifications

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WARNING: No system can be 100% fail-safe. Installation faults and operator error will always introduce the possibility of undetected man overboard (MOB) events, as can circumstances and events beyond the equipment’s design criteria. Crewsafe should never be relied upon as the only source of man overboard notification. The skipper and crew must exercise common prudence and good seamanship. Installation and operation of a Crewsafe system in no way reduces the responsibility of the skipper and crew who have the primary responsibility for safety on board a vessel.

WARNING: Global Positioning System. (GPS) Crewsafe systems can be integrated with an external GPS receiver to define the location of a man overboard and provide track-back information to the user. This configuration can only be as accurate as the positional data it receives. The Global Positioning System is managed and maintained by the US Government who can from time to time alter its effective accuracy. In addition, equipment errors or faults and operator errors can also result in misleading information being displayed by Crewsafe systems. Mariners must always use alternative means to confirm the location of a man overboard if the accuracy of the system is ever in doubt.

WARNING: Crewsafe systems can only facilitate the recording of the initial position of where a man overboard event occurred into third party devices. In some areas, drift will take a man overboard away from the location of the original position indicated by the Crewsafe system.

WARNING: The Crewsafe system uses a small amount of low voltage DC power. However, accidental short-circuiting of any of the product’s cabling system’s may cause sparks which in turn could ignite combustible gases or petrol vapors. Make sure that electrical circuits are isolated before making any changes to the system’s cables.

RADIO INTERFERENCE WARNINGS:

The Crewsafe system emits radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electronics, including cardiac pacemakers. Do not wear Crewsafe Tags within 9 inches of a pacemaker. If you have a pacemaker or other

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1 Warnings & Safety Information

Note: This installation and operation guide contains important information that must be adhered to for reliable use of the product. It is the owner’s sole responsibility to make the effort to read this documentation, ensure that the installation is carried out to specification and understand the equipment’s operation and limitations.

Location and recovery of a man overboard is beyond the product’s capability and if necessary must be accomplished by alternative means. Mobilarm recommends that all crew members carry a Mobilarm V100 VPIRB (or Personal Locator Beacon) that can be activated as an aid for post-MOB location.

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implanted medical device, please do not wear a Crewsafe Tag without first consulting your physician, or the manufacturer of your medical device. Observe and follow all regulations and rules regarding the use of wireless devices in locations such as hospitals and on aircraft. Operation in those locations may interfere with, or cause malfunctions of equipment, with resulting injuries to persons or damage to property.

WARNING:

1. Never attempt to charge a Tag using any device other than a Mobilarm Power Dock.

2. A new rechargeable battery's full performance is achieved after 2-3 complete charge and discharge cycles.

3. A Tag will not recharge if the battery temperature is greater than 45 degrees. If a Tag is hot because of environmental factors, let it cool down and reinsert it into the charger.

4. Never short-circuit a Power Dock bay by placing metallic objects in the bays (e.g. paper clips, coins or pens).

5. Never use a Power Dock or battery that is damaged.

6. Do not place Crewsafe Tags near a radar set or expose them to radiation or damage may occur. Please do not clean them with detergents or solvents that may damage the integrity of the device. Seals may be damaged by many cleaning devices. If the components require cleaning, use warm soapy water and wipe with a damp, not wet, cloth. Be sure to clean a Tag when it is switched off, or it may be activated by the moisture.

CAUTION: The high intensity strobe light on a Crewsafe Tag or router may cause discomfort if viewed - avoid staring directly at the strobe when it is operational.

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Regular Testing

Your Crewsafe system should be checked regularly. We recommend testing the system on a regular basis to ensure that alarms are audible and that the system is in good working order generally.

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Very important warnings are accompanied by the "Stop" sign symbol. Please read these sections very carefully.

Caution notes are accompanied by the "Exclamation Mark" symbol. They emphasize a particular point that is worth noting.

Technical tips are displayed next to the "Tools" symbol.

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2 Manual Conventions

Typographic Conventions

Crewsafe hardware operational features are in uppercase letters.

3 Quick Start Guide

1. Press the Display Console POWER button to turn the system on.

2. Remove fully charged Tags from the Power Dock.

3. Press the button on each Tag to turn it on.

4. Check that each Tag's LED on the Display Console is displayed as solid green.

5. Check that the network LED on the Display Console and any Internal or External Routers are solid blue.

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System Shutdown

1. Press and hold the power button on the Display Console for 5 seconds.

2. Return Tags to the Power Dock for charging. Charging continues after system shutdown as long as power is supplied to the Power Dock.

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Each employee carries a small transceiver Tag, which remains connected to the network via Crewsafe wireless routers. The network immediately detects any break in the signal and automatically raises an alarm if the connection is not reestablished within a few seconds. Therefore, if a crew member goes overboard, the signal is lost and an alarm is raised. Each Tag also features a duress button that can be manually activated if an employee is in distress onboard a vessel.

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4 Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe

Mobilarm Crewsafe is a wireless safety network designed to improve the workplace safety of commercial mariners by keeping track of the crew at work at all times. A 'meshed' series of wireless routers automatically detects emergencies involving personnel and can initiate a full-scale alert within seconds of an incident such as a man overboard event occurring.

Any break in a Tag's signal, for any reason, raises an alarm. If a Tag is damaged, its battery dies or if a person moves out of range of the network, an alarm is raised. This ensures that co-workers are immediately aware of a possible emergency and employees are not be left unprotected.

When installed on vessels, Crewsafe can interface with existing chart plotter navigation systems and GPS devices. In a man overboard (MOB) emergency, your Crewsafe system can automatically send a waypoint position of where an incident occurs to your vessel’s chart plotter. This provides essential track back navigation data. The system can report and track multiple events, but will always prioritise the more serious risk of man overboard over other emergencies.

Following is an introduction to the various elements of the Crewsafe system.

Display Console

Every Crewsafe network requires a Display Console, which is responsible for the management and control of the Crewsafe system. The Display Console can be used to configure and control the system and it displays the status of all Tags connected to it. The Display Console has a high-intensity STROBE warning light, an inbuilt PIEZO and a ROUTER STATUS LED for displaying its wireless network connection status. It also has 12 TAG STATUS LEDs for monitoring the safety of crew members on a vessel.

The purpose of the Internal Router is to expand the wireless network footprint to cover all internal areas on a vessel. Additional Internal Routers can be added to a network as required. Each Internal Router has a high-intensity STROBE warning light, an inbuilt PIEZO and a ROUTER STATUS LED for displaying its wireless network connection status.

A Display Console can:

· Monitor crew Tag status (up to 12 Tags);

· Monitor system network status;

· Monitor GPS/chart plotter connection status;

· Provide audible and visual alarms for man overboard events, duress alarms,

manual and general network alarms;

· Be attached to external alarms and other warning devices; and

· Initiate general network alarms.

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Internal Router

An Internal Router can:

· Provide audible and visual alarms for man overboard events, duress alarms, manual and general network alarms;

· Accept signals from an external warning device via its input (e.g. emergency button or bilge alarm);

· Send signals to an external warning device (e.g. emergency light or siren); and

· Initiate manual network alarms.

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An External Router is installed on the exterior of a vessel and as such it is designed to be exposed to the full force of nature at sea. An External Router has no built-in manual network alarm function, but it has one relay output that can be connected to the External Router's switched input if required. Each External Router has a high intensity STROBE warning light and a ROUTER STATUS LED for displaying its wireless network connection status.

An External Router can:

· Provide visual alarms for man overboard events, duress alarms, manual and general network alarms;

· Accept signals from an external warning device via its input (e.g. emergency button or bilge alarm); and

· Send signals to an external warning device (e.g. emergency light or siren).

Crew members wear a small Crewsafe Tag (a personal transceiver) which, if disconnected from the network through submersion in water or distance from the network, will set off the Crewsafe alarm enabling a speedy recovery. A manually activated duress alarm can also be initiated by pressing and holding the button on a Tag.

Each Tag vibrates during each system alarm or paging state. It also has a high intensity STROBE warning light and a TAG STATUS LED for displaying its wireless network connection status.

Tags can be used to configure other Tags or routers when they are used in 'wand' mode. In wand mode a Tag sends serial infrared data to another Tag or router to configure it for the system.

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External Router

4.1 How it Works

1. Onboard monitoring is provided by each crew member wearing a robust, compact and lightweight Tag, which is individually registered to a reliable and dependable wireless network installed on the boat. Tags continuously transmit a ‘safe’ signal to the network, which consists of one or more wireless routers ‘meshed’ together to provide a wireless onboard monitoring system. A Display Console displays the status of all Tags on a vessel at all times.

2. A Tag is unable to transmit through water and an alarm is automatically triggered if a person falls off a vessel and a Tag’s connection to the network is broken. This may be the result of a flat battery, a Tag going out of range or being damaged - or a man overboard event. This provides peace of mind that the system is working properly at all times and won’t let you down should you come to rely on it in an emergency*.

3. Within four seconds of a person going overboard and their Tag being disconnected from the network, the system automatically logs a waypoint. The Display Console can send this waypoint to a NMEA 0183 compatible chart plotter or GPS. If connected, the boat’s chart plotter or GPS can display essential track back information to the man overboard waypoint to enable a quick and effective rescue. Multiple man overboard events can be tracked simultaneously.

4. A man overboard alarm sounds four seconds later if a Tag’s signal is not reestablished. (This ensures that the occasional rogue wave washing over the deck does not inadvertently set off the alarm.) Unlike some other Personal Locator Beacons and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs), Crewsafe Tags automatically activate an alarm. This is important in the event that a person is knocked unconscious, incapacitated or incapable of activating an alarm when they go overboard. When an alarm sounds all Tags connected to the network vibrate and flash and all internal and external routers flash. The Display Console and any other Internal Routers also sound an audible alarm.

5. The other benefit of all Mobilarm man overboard systems over other Personal Locator Beacons is the immediate notification to crew on a vessel of a man overboard emergency as soon as it occurs. EPIRB signals, for example, are routed to onshore locations and these distress signals need to be confirmed before the information is then relayed to vessels in the vicinity. This can add precious minutes or hours to the length of time a man overboard is in the water before a rescue is initiated.

6. With Crewsafe, after a man overboard has been recovered and is back onboard the vessel, the system automatically detects the signal from the retrieved mariner’s Tag. This automatically cancels the alarm and the system resumes normal operation.

7. A duress alarm can be manually triggered by a person pressing and holding the button on a Tag for 3 seconds. The Tag sending an alarm is identified on the Display Console and a system-wide alert is sent to warn that this crew member is in distress. Duress alarms provide the ability for a crew member to manually initiate an alarm if they are in distress for some reason.

8. A general alarm can be initiated by pressing the alarm button on the Display Console

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CAUTION: No system can be 100% fail-safe. Installation faults and operator error will always introduce the possibility of undetected man overboard (MOB) events as can circumstances and events beyond the equipment's design criteria. Mobilarm man overboard systems should never be relied on as the only source of man overboard notification. The skipper and crew must exercise common prudence and good seamanship. Installation and operation of a Mobilarm man overboard system in no way reduces the responsibility of the skipper and crew, who have the primary responsibility for safety onboard a vessel.

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for 3 seconds. When an alarm sounds all Tags connected to the network vibrate and flash and all internal and external routers flash. The Display Console and any other Internal Routers also sound an audible alarm.

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5 Getting Started

The following sections describe how to:

1. Turn the system on,

2. Turn system off, and

3. Turn tags on and off.

5.1 Turn the System On

When the ship's power is turned on all LEDs on each installed router illuminate briefly. This places each router into standby mode.

Turning the System On

1. Ensure the ship's power is turned on.

2. Press the POWER button on the Display Console. This will turn it on and turn on all other routers connected to it.

Display Console Indications

When the POWER button is pressed:

· All LEDs on the router illuminate briefly and it emits ascending tones.

· The blue NETWORK STATUS LED flashes on all routers while the

network is being established.

· Once the network is established, the NETWORK STATUS LED stops flashing and turns solid blue.

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Note: A network comprises a Display Console and at least one other active device (Tag or router). If only a Display Console is installed on a vessel, the NETWORK STATUS LED will display long blue flashes until a Tag is switched on.

Display Console and Router Network Status

When the Display Console POWER button is pressed, the NETWORK STATUS INDICATOR LED on it and any Internal and External Routers will:

1. Flash blue while the network is being established, and

2. Display as solid blue once the network is established.

If a router's NETWORK STATUS LED does not remain solid blue 20 seconds after being switched on and starts to flash, please see the troubleshooting guide to diagnose the problem.

5.2 Turning Tags On/Off

Turning Tags On

Press the Tag BUTTON once. As the Tag turns on:

· The STROBE light flashes twice.

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· The Tag STATUS INDICATOR LED displays fast red flashes briefly.

Once the Tag has joined the network successfully, the Tag's STATUS INDICATOR LED flashes green every two seconds. If the Tag's status LED does not turn green after several seconds it may not be correctly configured for the network. Please see the troubleshooting guide for help.

Turning Tags Off

Tags are automatically turned OFF during a system shutdown, but they can also be turned off in the following ways:

1. Place Tags into a Power Dock and then press and hold the BUTTON on the Tag for 3 seconds.

2. If a Tag has triggered a false man overboard alarm, press and hold the Tag BUTTON for 10 seconds to turn it OFF.

As the Tag turns off, it vibrates and the strobe light flashes for several seconds. See False Alarms for ways to cancel a variety of false alarms.

5.3 Turn the System Off

CAUTION: Please ensure the system is turned off before power to the system is disconnected - otherwise Tags may go into an alarm state. If the system loses power briefly and unintentionally for some reason, once power is returned to the system it should operate again normally.

Press and hold the POWER button on the Display Console for 5 seconds. This will turn the Display Console off and turn off all routers and Tags connected to it.

Display Console Indications

When the POWER button is pressed:

· The Display Console will produce down-ramping audio tones.

· TAG STATUS LEDs flash sequentially and the strobe light will flash.

· All LED and strobe indications cease when the Display Console has been

switched off.

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Tag Indications

A Tag is turned off during a normal system shutdown. During this process it vibrates and the strobe light flashes for several seconds.

6 Routine System Tasks

The following sections explain basic Crewsafe system functionality in relation to:

· Monitoring the status of tags.

· Wearing tags.

· Recharging tags and replacing batteries.

· Dimming LEDs on the Display Console, and

· Confirming GPS Chart Plotter Data Status.

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TAG STATUS LED display

No Illumination

Tag is OFF; no Tag is assigned to the TAG STATUS LED on the display console; or a Tag has been removed by canceling a man overboard alarm.

Solid Green

Tag is ON and is safe

Short Orange Flashes

A factory reset is in Progress

Long Orange Flashes

Tag is ON and the battery is low Solid Orange

Tag is being charged in a Power Dock

Short Fast Red Flashes

Tag has entered the man overboard warning state prior to an alarm and a man overboard waypoint is logged

Long Red Flashes

A man overboard or duress alarm has been muted

Solid Red

Tag has entered an active man overboard alarm state, or a duress alarm has been activated

Illuminated Red for 5 Seconds

Signifies canceling of any active alarms

Example of Tags in Safe and Alarm States

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6.1 Monitoring Tag Status

A Tag's status is monitored by the Display Console and displayed by the TAG STATUS LEDs. Following is a list of the TAG STATUS LED states that can appear on the Display Console:

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Tag LED display when in use

No Illumination

Tag is switched off or battery is flat

Green Flashes

Tag is ON and safe.

Orange Flashes

Tag is connected to the network and the battery is low

Short Red Flashes

Tag is not configured with a network ID

Long Red Flashes

Tag is switched on and configured with an incorrect network ID

Short Fast Red Flashes

Tag has been switched on and is attempting to join the network

Tag LED display when charging in Power Dock and turned on

Solid Green

Tag is fully charged

Solid Orange

Tag is charging

Solid Red

Tag charging fault

Tag LED States

A Tag's status is also displayed on the Tag itself. The following table describes the possible states of the LED on a Tag when it is in use or being charged.

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Crewsafe Tags are small enough to be worn at all times in all marine environments. Tags are designed to be attached to clothing, lifejackets or harnesses that include:

· Belts.

· Harnesses or webbing.

· Life jacket straps.

· Pockets/lanyards*/safety chains to avoid the

loss of a Tag over the side of a vessel.

*Lanyards are not recommended as the best method of attachment.

Mobilarm recommends that Tags are worn at waist level, both for comfort and to ensure a man overboard alarm is activated in an emergency.

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6.2 Attaching a Tag

Attaching a Tag

There are two different clips that can be used to attach a Tag. To attach a Tag with a mini-clip to a crew member it is necessary to thread a harness or webbing through the gap between the Tag and clip. The large Tag clip is able to slide directly onto a belt or strap and is much simpler to attach.

Attaching a Clip

To attach either of the two different Tag clips to a Tag, slide it onto the Tag until it locks firmly into place. To remove it from the Tag, push the TAG LOCKING CLIP away from body of the Tag and then slide it upwards to remove it. Note: If you are using the large Tag clip then it needs to be removed before placing the Tag into a Power Dock for charging.

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Charged Tag in

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6.3 Charging a Tag

Crewsafe Tags are factory fitted with rechargeable batteries that have been fully charged prior to shipping. However, Tags should be placed in the Power Dock and charged for at least 4 hours prior to first use.

A fully charged Tag should last for up to 48 hours of normal operation in a non-alarm state. The STATUS LED on a Tag flashes orange when the battery charge is getting low. If the battery is in good condition it should last in a non-alarm state for approximately 10 hours after the low battery warning is first indicated.

Charging a Tag

A Tag can be fully recharged in four hours.

1. Place the Tag into an empty Power Dock bay so that the button is facing outwards. Note: If a large Tag clip is attached to a Tag then it needs to be removed before placing it into the Power Dock.

2. Check that the TAG STATUS LED indicates that it is charging. If a Tag's battery charge level has dropped below 90 percent, the TAG STATUS LED while charging is solid orange.

3. When a Tag's battery is 90 percent charged or higher its TAG STATUS LED turns solid green. A Tag will continue to trickle charge after turning green until it is 100 percent charged.

During normal daily use it is not necessary to turn Tags off when they are charging in the Power Dock. However, you may wish to turn off a Tag in the Power Dock if it is a spare Tag. If a Tag is switched off and placed into the Power Dock the Tag's LED will illuminate green briefly to confirm charging has commenced. The Tag must be turned on before next use.

Tags continue to be charged when the system is turned off via the Display Console, as long the Power Dock is still connected to ship's power.

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Mobilarm 00130, 00140, 00110 Users Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Warnings & Safety Information

2 Manual Conventions

3 Quick Start Guide

4 Overview of Mobilarm Crewsafe

4.1 How it Works

5 Getting Started

1. Turn the system on,

5.2 Turning Tags On/Off

5.3 Turn the System Off

6 Routine System Tasks

6.1 Monitoring Tag Status

Attaching a Tag

Charging a Tag