Onwa KS-33R User Manual

KS-33R

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

AIS MOB

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KS-3 3R

CONTENTS

FOREWORD……………………………………………………………………………1

SPECIFICATION………………………………………………………………………2

OPERATION OVERVIEW 3……………………………………………………………

Safety Notices 3…………………………………………………………………………

Short Test 4………………………………………………………………………………

Long Test 4………………………………………………………………………………

Caution 5…………………………………………………………………………………

Transportation 6

End of Life Statement 6………………………………………………………………

INSTALLATION 7………………………………………………………………………

SIZE 8……………………………………………………………………………………

GLOSSARY 10……………………………………………………………………………

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FO REWOR D

The ONWA KS-33R is a pe rsonal AIS device. Lightweight & compact,

it is designed to be carried by all crew members & can be mounted

on a l ifejacket.

When triggered, the KS-33R AIS MOB transmits G PS position information
to all AIS-equipped vessels and stations within range to assist fast
recovery in distress situations. Each unit is encoded with a unique serialised
ID to ensure all crew are recovered and accounted for. To further assist in
recovery, the KS-33R also features an ultra-bright LED beacon and buzzer.
The lithium power cell offers a minimum 24hr continuous operation and a
7 year battery storage life.

We would app rec ia te fe edback f rom you.

Thank y ou f or co ns ider ing and purchasi ng O NWA.

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SP ECIFICATIO N

Standards: EC 61097-14,60945(environmental/EMC),

Sealing depth: Immersion to 5m (16.4ft)
Operating temperature: -20 to +55oC (-4 to +131oF)

Storage temperature: -30 to +70oC (-22 to +158oF)

Battery type: Lithium Manganese
Transmit duration: 24 hours
Battery life (storage): 7 years
Frequency: 161.975 & 162.025MHz

Power: 2W nominal
AIS Messages Transmitted: Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG, UTC)

First Transmission: After 3 seconds (No GPS)
Range: 4nm typical,

Unique ID Number: Factory Programmed
GPS Type: 50 channel, ceramic patch antenna
GPS Position Update: Every minute

Size (D x W x L): 24 x 50 x 130mm (0.93 x 1.96 x 5.08in)
Weight: 120g (4.23oz)

61108 part 1, ITU-R M.1371

Message 14 (MOB ACTIVE or MOB TEST)

with AIS receiver antenna > 5m above sea level

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OP ER ATI ON OV ERVIEW

Safe ty Notices

Ple ase take time to read this manual fully before u sing the S afeLink
KS-33R as it contains important inform ation regarding the c orrect us e
and maint enance of the pro duct.

Ensure that the blue ar ea marked

GPS Zone is not obstructed or

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cove red in any way a nd always
has a clear view of t he sky.

Ens ure that the blue ar ea marked

GPS Zone is not o bstruct ed

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or covered in any way and alwa ys
has a clear vi ew of t he sky.

It is recommended th at the Short Test i s perform ed monthly. Return the
KS- 33R to a servi ce centre for battery replacement i f battery le vel is low.
Con firm tha t the battery expir y date show n is in date for the duration of
inte nded u se.

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