Platysens MRL171 User Manual

Quick Start Guide

Start/Stop Button

Up

Button

Down
Button

The Platysens MARLIN is a swim meter designed
to report your pace through audio feedback. The
complete user guide can be found at

http://www.platysens.com/support/marlin

Features

 Realtime Audio Feedback
 Swim Activity Tracking
 Global Positioning System (GPS)

Navigation*

 Bluetooth

Includes

 1 MARLIN Unit
 1 Bone Conduction Headset
 1 Charging Cable

Charging the Unit

Before using the unit for the first time, we
recommend charging the battery in the MARLIN
unit. Charging is performed by inserting the

3.5mm side of the charging cable into the
MARLIN unit and the USB side to a USB port as
shown below. Please note there is notch in the
unit to ensure the connection is in the correct
orientation.

If charging has started successfully, a red LED will
blink. When charging is completed, the LED will
stop blinking. The bone conduction headset
draws power from the MARLIN unit and does not
need to be charged.

Attaching the Unit

The MARLIN unit attaches to the straps of your
goggles. To secure the unit, slide your goggles
straps in the slits on each side of the unit.

If your goggles straps do not fit in the slit, you
may try stretching the straps to make it thinner
to fit it in. After the MARLIN unit has been
secured, you may wear your goggles as normal.

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Skip training program: Hold the Start/Stop button for 2
seconds

When following a set course in Open Water
Mode

Move to the next waypoint: Hold the Up button for 2
seconds
Move to the previous waypoint: Hold the Down button
for 2 seconds
Exit the set course: Hold the Start/Stop button for 2
seconds

Afterwards, clip the bone conduction unit to the
side of your goggles straps as shown below.

Downloading the MARLIN App

The MARLIN App can be accessed through the
following links. The use of the App allows for
detailed configuration and upload of data.

Ensure the bone conduction unit makes contact
with the side of your ear as shown because the
conduction of sound is transmitted through the
bones of your skull. When complete, insert the

3.5mm side of the bone conduction unit into the
audio jack of the MARLIN unit. Please note there
is notch in the unit to ensure the connection is in
the correct orientation.

Using the MARLIN

The MARLIN unit has 3 buttons.

iOS™ App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/platysens­marlin/id1131934460

Android™ App

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=c
om.platysens.marlin

Using the App

The MARLIN App requires a free user account to
be registered before use. After successful sign
in, connect the MARLIN to the App. Please
make sure Bluetooth is activated on your mobile
phone for the connection. Details of the App
can be found in the online at

http://www.platysens.com/support

Main Operation

Start: Press the Start/Stop button
Pause: Press the Start/Stop button
Stop: Hold the Start/Stop button for 2 seconds

Volume

Increase: Press the Up button
Decrease: Press the Down button

Modes

(Modes can also be selected through the App.)
Switch to Pool Mode: Hold the Up button for 2
seconds
Switch to Open Water Mode: Hold the Down button
for 2 seconds

When running a training program

Move to the next step: Hold the Up button for 2
seconds
Move to the previous step: Hold the Down button for
2 seconds

IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S.
and other countries and is used under license.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Platysens Limited is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
*GPS Navigation is not available in MARLIN-P model

©2017 Platysens Limited. All rights reserved.
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MARLIN Swim Meter
Important Information Guide

This Important Information Guide contains safety, handling,
disposal, recycling and regulatory information, and the limited
hardware warranty for your MARLIN.

Please read all sections of this guide before using the MARLIN
to avoid injury. For instructions for the MARLIN and the latest
Apps, visit http://www.platysens.com/support
Please retain this information for future reference

Important Safety and Handling Information
High-risk activities

THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE, WHETHER DIRECT
OR INDIRECT, WHERE FAILURE OR FAULT OF THE PRODUCT
COULD DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY CAUSE RISK OR DAMAGE TO
LIFE OR PROPERTY

Cautions

 This product contains electrical equipment that could

cause injury if not used properly

 This is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it.

The product may contain small components that can be
a choking hazard

Operating Environment

Usage of MARLIN outside of these ranges may affect its
performance
Operating temperature: 10C to 40C
Storage temperature: 0C to 50C
Relative humidity: 5% to 75% (non-condensing)

Caring for your MARLIN

Rinse the MARLIN with fresh water after usage and store in a
cool and dry environment. Clear the headphone jack of water
before inserting the charge cable or the headset cable. Never
attempt to charge or connect while there is water in the
headphone jack. Do not use sharp objects to depress the
buttons as this may cause punctures to the buttons and cause
water damage. The MARLIN is only designed to be used with
the provided cable and headsets. Usage of third party
headsets and cables are not recommended and will void the
warranty. Replacement for these accessories can be ordered
directly from Platysens. Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean
the MARLIN. There are no user replaceable parts inside the
MARLIN and all services should be performed by a
manufacturer specified agency or a qualified service
personnel.

Avoiding Hearing Damage

The MARLIN should be only be used with the provided bone
conduction unit and charging cable. Other accessories are not
supported and may cause hearing damage if the sound levels
are too high. Do not listen to high levels for long periods.

Navigation Warnings

Please use your best judgement when using navigation cues
provided by MARLIN. The MARLIN is configured to provide
suggested routing only and not designed to replace user
navigation. Do not follow its guidance if it would put you in a
dangerous situation. The MARLIN’s navigation guidance is
based on map data only and does not take into consideration
of the environment, weather conditions, obstacles which may
cause safety issues. Always use your best judgement when
swimming in open water to ensure safety. The guidance
accuracy is limited by Global Positioning System (GPS)
accuracy and the waypoints set in the MARLIN. If there are
interference with the frequencies use by the GPS, the accuracy
of the navigation may be adversely affected. In some
countries, complete and accurate map information may not be
available.

Activity Tracking Accuracy

The MARLIN estimates activity based on sensor data to
provide information for your training needs. The data and
information is intended to be an estimation and may not be
completely accurate.

Water Resistance

The MARLIN is rated for IPX8 at 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.
Usage exceeding this specification will void the warranty of
the product.

Battery Warnings
A lithium-polymer battery is used in this device. The battery
can only be charged with the supplied USB cable.
USB Rating: 5V 0.15A
Battery Rating: 3.7V 300mAh
If the following guidelines are not followed, the batteries may
experience reduced lifetime and may experience a risk of
damage, fire and/or injury.
 Do not expose the device to fire, heat source, explosion

or other hazard

 Do not disassemble, modify, puncture or damage the

device

 Do not leave batteries with unattended with children.

Never put batteries in mouth

 Do not charge the device with a data cable that is not

supplied/approved by Platysens. The cable used in this
design is customized for the MARLIN

 Batteries are NOT replaceable in this device
 Contact local waste disposal departments to dispose of

device to comply with local regulations

 Store the device following the temperature range

specified in this manual

 Do not operate the device outside the specified

temperature range

Software License Agreement

Use of the MARLIN, MARLIN App constitutes acceptance of the
software license terms. Platysens Limited grants you a limited
license to use the embedded software in binary executable
form under normal operations. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights of the Software remain with
Platysens. You agree not to decompile, disassembly, modify or
to create any derivative works based in the Software. The
complete license agreement may be found in found at

http://www.platysens.com/legal

Hardware Limited Warranty

Platysens warrants the MARLIN against material defects and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase.
Platysens does not warrant against normal wear and tear, nor
damages caused by accident or abuse. You may be required to
show proof of purchase details when making a claim under
this warranty. Repairs should only be performed by persons
authorized by Platysens. Consumers in certain jurisdictions
may have mandatory legal rights. These rights are not affected
by warranties in this limited warranty. Except where
prohibited by law, this warranty is non-transferrable.

Disposal and Recycling Information

This symbol on the product and
packaging is in accordance to
European Union Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designed by local authorities. The separate
collection and recycling of waste will help conserve natural
resources and help protect the environment.

Regulatory Compliance

Product: MARLIN/MARLIN-P Swim Activity Tracker
Model: MRL171
Manufactured in: China
Designed in: Hong Kong
FCC ID: 2AKDH-MRL171
IC: 22410-MRL171

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Platysens
Limited, could void the user’s right to operate the product.

This equipment has been tested and found to be compliant to
FCC radiation exposure limits. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference with one or more of the following measures

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
 Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver

 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician

ISED Compliance

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic

Development Canada license‐exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR Innovation, Sciences
et Développement économique Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée
aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et
(2) l’utilisateur du dispositif doit étre prêt à accepter tout
brouillage radioélectrique reçu, même si ce brouillage est
susceptible de compromettre le fomctionnement du dispositif.
CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation
limits in section 2.5 of RSS 102 and compliance with RSS-102
RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF
exposure and compliance.

Le dispositif rencontre l'exemption des limites courantes
d'évaluation dans la section 2.5 de RSS 102 et la conformité à
l'exposition de RSS-102 rf, utilisateurs peut obtenir
l'information canadienne sur l'exposition et la conformité de
rf.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This
equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 5 millimeters between the radiator and your body.

Cet émetteur ne doit pas être Co-placé ou ne fonctionnant en
même temps qu'aucune autre antenne ou émetteur. Cet
équipement devrait être installé et actionné avec une distance
minimum de 5 millimètres entre le radiateur et votre corps.

European Compliance Statement
Platysens Limited hereby declares that this device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the R&TTE Directive. A copy of the EU
Declaration of Conformity is available at

http://www.platysens.com/legal

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Platysens Limited is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are those of their respective
owners.
*GPS Navigation is not available in MARLIN-P model
©2017 Platysens Limited. All rights reserved.