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2. 

Unwrap the antenna until fully extended. 

3. 

Lift the antenna until it clicks into place (at a 90°angle perpendicular 
to the body of the PLB). 

4. 

Briefly press and release the 

Test

 button (marked ‘T’) to begin the 

test.

Summary of Contents for AccuSat MT610G PLB

Page 1: ...MT610G PLB PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...MT610G 2 OWNER DETAILS Name Address Tel UIN Hex ID DISTRIBUTED BY...

Page 3: ...TING ACCIDENTAL ACTIVATION 10 CONTACTS FOR REPORTING ACTIVATIONS 11 PARTS OF THE PLB 12 PLB PARTS FUNCTIONS 13 OPERATION AND STORAGE CONDITIONS 13 OPERATION 13 STORAGE 14 MAINTENANCE 14 BATTERY REPLAC...

Page 4: ...NG WITH PLBS 25 DISPOSAL 25 SPECIFICATIONS 26 MODES OF OPERATION 26 OPERATION 26 COSPAS SARSAT 26 BATTERY 27 PHYSICAL 27 GPS GALILEO RECEIVER 28 OTHER FEATURES 28 REFERENCES 28 NOTICES WARNINGS 29 COP...

Page 5: ...ns are fully sealed units and will not sink in water making them equally suitable for use on land marine and aviation applications The PLB is distinctively different to an EPIRB and the requirement fo...

Page 6: ...at are used in this manual Term Meaning COSPAS SARSAT An international satellite aided search and rescue system to detect and locate radio beacons activated in distress DG Declaration Dangerous Goods...

Page 7: ...ue system that uses satellites to detect and locate emergency beacons carried by ships aircraft or individuals The system consists of a network of satellites ground stations mission control centres an...

Page 8: ...tion of your 406 MHz satellite PLB with the Registration Section of your National Authority is important and now mandatory in most countries because of the global alerting nature of the COSPAS SARSAT...

Page 9: ...Box 2181 Canberra ACT 2601 Online www beacons amsa gov au Email ausbeacon amsa gov au Fax Local 1800 406 329 International 61 2 9332 6323 Phone Local 1800 406 406 International 61 2 6279 5766 Rescue C...

Page 10: ...ng while it is being carried or stowed you may still be able to deactivate it during this time period without actually transmitting a distress signal If in doubt it is best to report the incident to y...

Page 11: ...the following 15 character Unique Identifier Number UIN which is marked on the unit body e g UIN XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Date time and duration of activation Cause of activation Location at time of activatio...

Page 12: ...y the main parts of the PLB with the antenna closed undeployed and raised deployed PLB with Antenna Raised Antenna Bracket Red LED Indicator Green LED Indicator PLB with Antenna Closed Antenna Latch A...

Page 13: ...reen LED Indicator Visual indicator of PLB activity GPS Galileo Receiver Location of the GPS Galileo receiver antenna Keep the GPS Galileo receiver unobstructed with a clear exposure to the sky On Off...

Page 14: ...s recommended that you routinely follow the steps below to ensure that your PLB is operationally ready when required Test the PLB at the recommended interval For details refer to the section Testing t...

Page 15: ...pection of overall unit integrity If the red and green LED lights flash simultaneously three times when you run the Self Test the PLB has detected that battery capacity may be insufficient for continu...

Page 16: ...d the battery health GPS Self Test Switches the GPS receiver on performs the real time position acquisition and transmits the position data coordinates in the digital self test message The sections th...

Page 17: ...2 Unwrap the antenna until fully extended 3 Lift the antenna until it clicks into place at a 90 angle perpendicular to the body of the PLB 4 Briefly press and release the Test button marked T to begin...

Page 18: ...e beginning of the test PLB is undergoing a General Self Test However this PLB was previously activated Contact GME for advice Red and Green LEDs flash 3 times simultaneously PLB is undergoing a Gener...

Page 19: ...an a general self test choose a test location with good visibility of the open sky above A quick satellite acquisition means a short test and less power consumed from the PLB battery 1 Perform steps 1...

Page 20: ...e green LED Indicates the GPS Self Test limit has been reached No further GPS tests can be performed 8 short green LED flashes at the end Test Summary GPS Self Test is successful Eight short green fla...

Page 21: ...ng detected by placing it on higher ground Activate the PLB in an upright position with the antenna vertical and clear of any surrounding obstructions such as trees or rocks Do not cover the GPS recei...

Page 22: ...es to follow when using the PLB Avoid deploying the PLB in water The antenna must point towards the sky Do not cover the GPS receiver area of the PLB Avoid placing the PLB without clear exposure to th...

Page 23: ...Indicator Detail Strobe light and red LED flashes every 2 seconds Indicates that the PLB is active Red LED is replaced by the green LED Indicates that the PLB has successfully acquired a GPS position...

Page 24: ...on above Notify your nearest RCC Rescue Coordination Centre of accidental activation IN CASE OF UNSUCCESSFUL DEACTIVATION If your PLB does not deactivate the first time repeat the deactivation process...

Page 25: ...estrictions that may apply to you DISPOSAL Special precautions must be taken when disposing your PLB at the end of its life Legislation may determine the specific requirements which apply to you for d...

Page 26: ...on 2 step activation process Refer the section Activating your PLB Duration In excess of 24 hours at 20 C Longer at higher ambient temperatures Transmission 121 5 MHz and 406 MHz Delay 50 seconds 2 5...

Page 27: ...ated batteries each consisting of 2 cells type CR123A PHYSICAL Type Description Operating 20 to 55 C Storage 30 to 70 C Weight 160g 2g Compass Safe Distance 1 m 3 3 ft Dimensions mm 88 h x 66 w x 36 d...

Page 28: ...eets UN requirements for transport as non hazardous cargo onboard passenger aircrafts Antenna SUS631 Hardened Stainless Steel Accessories Protective carry pouch with aluminum carabiner Standard factor...

Page 29: ...ucts sold outside of Australia please contact your local GME distributor the details of which can be found at www gme net au export 1 Consumer guarantees a Our goods come with guarantees that cannot b...

Page 30: ...of warranty for the products in which they are installed During the Warranty Period We will where possible repair and if not replace the faulty product or part thereof e All component parts removed un...

Page 31: ...believe the product to be defective and details of how We can contact you b You should send your claim to GME Pty Ltd PO Box 96 Winston Hills NSW 2153 Australia Tel 02 8867 6000 Fax 02 8867 6199 Email...

Page 32: ...ed or made illegible WARRANTY PERIOD We provide the following warranty on GME and Kingray products No repair or replacement during the warranty period will renew or extend the warranty period past the...

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