Weatherdock WDC A040 User Manual

„easyRESCUE”

easyRESCUE

Product No.: A040

Weatherdock AG.

Sigmundstraße 180

D-90431 Nürnberg
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Manual

AIS-SART

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PLEASE READ THIS FIRST!

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void user's authority
to operate the equipment.

Safety Precautions

The easyRESCUE contains Lithium batteries. When the device
is used at temperatures outside the limits of -20°C and +55°C,
the useful battery capacity is reduced. Keep the device away
from hot environments, because at temperatures of more
than +70°C the batteries inside the easyRESCUE could explode
or cause damage. Lithium batteries shall be given to the
recycling process and should not be given to the home
garbage. The easyRESCUE produces electromagnetic fields,
which could interfere medical devices. For safety reasons
store this device so that children cannot reach it. The
manufacturer is not responsible for damages or failures that
are caused by the easyRESCUE, damaged battery pack or
misuse by the user. Use this device only together with
certified equipment. Other equipment could damage the
easyRESCUE. Clean this device with a clean, dry and soft
blanket. Do not use aggressive or acid liquids and chemicals
for cleaning. Do not open the device on your own.
Unpermitted opening of the easyRESCUE could damage the
device and the warranty is lost.

LICENSING

IMPORTANT:
In most countries the operation of an AIS unit is included
under the vessels marine VHF license provisions. The vessel on
to which the AIS unit is to be installed must therefore possess

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a current VHF radiotelephone license which lists the AIS
system and the vessel Call Sign and MMSI number. Please
contact the relevant authority in your country for more
information. In accordance with a policy of continual
development and product improvement the easyRESCUE
hardware and software may be upgraded from time to time
and future versions of the easyRESCUE may therefore not
correspond exactly with this manual. When necessary
upgrades to the product will be accompanied by updates or
addenda to this manual. Please take time to read this manual
carefully and to understand its contents fully so that you can
install and operate your AIS system correctly.
Information contained in this manual is liable to change
without notice. Weatherdock AG, disclaims any liability for
consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this
manual and any other documentation provided with this
product.

DISCLAIMER

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND
CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR
CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;
LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER
CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT,
STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE)
ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

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ATTENTION:

PLEASE USE THE EASYRESCUE CAREFULLY AND NOT UNINTENDED. THE

EASYRESCUE IS NOT AN ALERTING DEVICE.

THAT MEANS SEARCH AND RESCUE DIVISIONS OR SERVICES (SAR) ARE NOT

ALERTED AUTOMATICALLY BY THE EASYRESCUE (AIS-SART). THE
EASYRESCUE IS A HOMING DEVICE, WHICH TRANSMITS THE POSITION
INFORMATION TO VESSELS AROUND THOSE CARRY AIS RECEIVERS.

SO THESE VESSELS AND ALSO THE SAR VESSELS AND HELICOPTERS CAN

HOME ON THE EASYRESCUE.

ALSO THE EASYRESCUE WILL NOT OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY. IT MUST BE

INITIALISED BY THE USER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property
of their respective owners.
Copyright © 2006, Weatherdock AG.
Copying of this document, and giving it to others and the use
or communication of the contents thereof, is forbidden
without express authority. Offenders are liable to the
payment of damages.

Approval Certificates:

BSH/4615/4361565/10

FCC ZO5WDC-040

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DIRECTORY

1. SHORT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................ 6

2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS ............................................................. 8

2.1. ACTIVATING ELEMENTS ...............................................................................8

2.1.1. Slider .....................................................................................................8

2.1.2. Button "TEST" ......................................................................................9

2.1.3. Button "ON" ..........................................................................................9

2.2. INDICATORS ................................................................................................9

2.2.1. GPS LED ..............................................................................................9

2.2.2. ON LED .................................................................................................9

2.2.3. TEST LED ............................................................................................9

2.2.4. Flash-LED .............................................................................................9

3. OPERATION INSTRUCTION .................................................................... 10

3.1. ACTIVATION "ON" ....................................................................................10

3.2. TESTING THE EASYRESCUE ...................................................................11

4. INSTALLATION TIPS ................................................................................. 14

4.1. BRACKET ...................................................................................................14

4.2. LIFE RAFT ..................................................................................................15

5. MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 16

6. BOX CONTAINS ......................................................................................... 18

7. AVAILABLE ACCESSORY ....................................................................... 19

8. FAQ .............................................................................................................. 19

9. SUPPORT ................................................................................................... 20

10. EASYRESCUE – DATABASE AND LOGIN ............................................ 20

11. APPENDIX RANGE TESTING RESULTS .............................................. 22

12. WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 23

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Revision of the operation manual

Rev. 1.2 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 6. May 2010
Rev. 1.3 Author: Kotouczek, 10. May 2010
Rev. 1.4 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 29. July 2010
Rev. 1.5 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 13. Sept. 2010
Rev. 1.6 Author: Wolfgang Werner, 27. Oct. 2010
Rev. 1.7 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 23.Nov. 2010
Rev. 1.8 Author: Jürgen Zimmermann, 19.Jul. 2011

C0ngratulations!

Thanks to purchase a unit from the Weatherdock AG. This testifies your
high technical competence

1. SHORT DESCRIPTION

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The easyRESCUE is a portable battery powered AIS
transmitter with an integrated GPS-receiver.
The device is intended for the use in life rafts or life boats.
The easyRESCUE operates as an AIS-SART (AIS Search-And­Rescue-Transmitter) and it can be activated in case of distress
on sea. All vessels around with AIS stations are able to receive
the position of the easyRESCUE via VHF.
The range depends on the height of the transmitters’
antenna over sea level. The range is approx. 10-20 nautical
miles, if the height of easyRESCUE’s antenna is 1 m above sea
level (e.g. mounted at a life raft). If the easyRESCUE is directly
above the sea level, the range is approx. 7-12 nautical miles
assumed that the receiving antenna is at a height of 15 m (top
of a mast). SAR helicopter can locate the transmitter even at
distances of more than 40 nautical miles.
The easyRESCUE uses the standard AIS positions report, which
is also used by AIS Class A stations. That means almost all AIS
stations (commercial vessels (Class A) and pleasure boats
(Class B)) can receive these messages and show the
easyRESCUE on their display.
The battery pack provides a capacity that ensures an
operation time of more than 96h, when activated (at normal
conditions it lasts longer).
This device maintains water tightness, not unduly affected by
seawater or oil and is resistant to sunlight. It withstands drops
from a height of 20 m into water.
The storage time of an easyRESCUE with new batteries is 5
years.
The battery pack can be replaced only by an authorized
distributor. The reasons are that only he has the industry

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battery package and that he replaces some elements which
provide the functionality (e.g. seal).

2. ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS

2.1. Activating elements

2.1.1. Slider

The transparent slider protects the easyRESCUE against
unintended activation. Push the cover to the bottom in order
to give free the button “TEST”. In case of distress push the
slider to the top against the red bracket. The bracket breaks
and enables the antenna to be extended.

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