Water sensor activation:
4. Activating your TB-520
1. TB-520 Overview
Manual activation:
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USER GUIDE
2. Equipments in the Box
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to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers’ needs, information in this
document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any
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WARNING:
This device is authorized for use only in a true emergency. Deliberate misuse
may cause expensive rescue disruption and incur penalty.
WARNING:
Please carefully read the instructions and get familiar with the test and
activation procedures before using the device.
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This
includes tracking of divers.
WARNING:
If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life
may be reduced.
Caution:
when deploying
antenna, be careful
in its spring action
to avoid eye injury.
1) Pull off the red antenna cap to
release the antenna.
1) Antenna cap
2) Antenna
3) Battery LED (Green/Red)
4) Strobe LED
5) GPS LED (Green/Red)
6) Lanyard (to prevent loss of parts)
7) Test area
8) Water sensor
9) Test tab with magnet on back side
10) Activation tab
The AMEC TB-520 is a Man Overboard Beacon using AIS technology. It greatly
enhances the chance of MOB retrieval by alerting nearby vessels equipped
with AIS.
In emergency situations, the beacon can be activated either automatically by
water sensor or manually and send out alert messages, GPS position informa-
tion and a unique ID. Its high performance GPS receiver enables the beacon
quickly obtaining GPS coordinates.
Built with state-of-the-art technology, TB-520 is small and lightweight, easy to
use and totally reliable to keep your journey safe and sound.
2)Pull the activation tab off the TB-520
and the device will start transmitting
alert messages immediately.
2)When the water sensor embedded at
the bottom side of the device is
immersed in water for more than 3
seconds, the device will be activated
and starts transmission.
1) Pull off the red antenna cap to release
the antenna.
Caution:
when deploying
antenna, be careful
in its spring action
to avoid eye injury.
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3. Installing TB-520 on Lifejacket
The TB-520 is supplied as default with a clip to attach the device
to lifejacket strap.
1) Strap Clip
The TB-520 is delivered with an alternative clip which can be
attached to the lifejacket’s oral tube. The Clip is designed to be
installed on left or right side of the oral tube.
2) Oral Tube Clip
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Version: 1.1
Tel:
+
886 2 8691 8568
Fax:
+
886 2 8691 9569
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alltekmarine.com
Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation
14F-2, No. 237, Sec. 1, Datong Rd.,
Xizhi, New Taipei, 22161, Taiwan
