Ocean Signal rescureME MOB1 User Manual

User Manual

MOB1

Maritime Survivor

Locating Device

English

© 2014 Ocean Signal Ltd

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be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Use only in situations of grave

or imminent danger

NOTE: Refer to section 5.4 for deactivation instructions.

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CONTENTS

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY............................................................................................................................3

1.

GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy .................................................................. 5

1.3 Warnings..................................................................................................................... 5

2.

Lifejacket Installation .................................................................................................................5

3.

MMSI configuration.....................................................................................................................7

3.1 Self Identification........................................................................................................ 7

3.2 User MMSI .................................................................................................................. 7

4.

MOB1 OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................9

5.

OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................10

5.1 Automatic Activation................................................................................................. 10

5.2 Manual Activation..................................................................................................... 10

5.3 DSC transmission..................................................................................................... 10

5.4 Deactivation.............................................................................................................. 11

6.

TESTING ....................................................................................................................................11

6.1 Beacon test............................................................................................................... 12

6.2 DSC transmission test.............................................................................................. 12

6.3 AIS transmission test ............................................................................................... 12

7.

APPENDIX .................................................................................................................................14

7.1 Maintenance and Troubleshooting .......................................................................... 14

7.2 Batteries ................................................................................................................... 14

7.3 Transport .................................................................................................................. 14

7.4 Disposal .................................................................................................................... 14

7.5 Specifications............................................................................................................ 15

7.6 Approvals.................................................................................................................. 16

7.7 Limited Warranty...................................................................................................... 18

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GENERAL

1.1

Introduction

The rescueME range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically
designed for compact size and ease of operation.

1.2

Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy

This product also complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada).

This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in
CFR 47 part 1.307(b) at a distance of greater than 2cms.

1.3

Warnings

An AIS-MOB Man OverBoard device is only intended for short range signalling to
an AIS receiver installed onboard your own vessel. It will not directly alert the
emergency services or other vessels.

This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This
includes routine tracking of divers.

If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life may
be reduced.

This radio device is designed to only provide an effective alerting and locating
capability in close proximity to a vessel. This radio beacon is NOT an EPIRB.
Cette radiobalise est conçue uniquement dans le but de fournir une fonction
d’alerte et de localisation efficace à proximité immédiate d’un navire. Cette
radiobalise n’est PAS une RLS.

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2.

Lifejacket Installation

If your rescueME MOB1 is not already pre-installed lifejacket, please follow the
instructions below carefully.

• Loop the strap through the operating clip.

• Clip the bracket to the MOB1 so that the MOB will be on the outside of

the inflation tube. The following diagrams assume that the mounting
is to the left of the inflation tube. On most occasions it is
preferable to mount to the outside of the tube.

• Clip the MOB1 to the inflation tube

• Wrap the strap around the life jacket. When looping the strap through the bracket,

make sure that the strap is not twisted. Tighten the strap when complete.

• Mounting the MOB to the right. Follow steps 2-4 but swap over to the right. When

looping the strap through the bracket, make sure is has not twisted in the process.