SR500
User Manual
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Activation Process
To activate the SR500:
1) Pull and break the red anti-tamper cap to reveal the activation panel.
2) Press and hold the ON button for two seconds:
a. The amber LED flashes during GPS acquisition.
b. The green LED flashes while GPS position is fixed.
Note:
• The GPS receiver is activated (cold started) when the ON button is pressed and held for two seconds. The amber LED
flashes initially then changes to a green LED flash when the GPS position is fixed
• The LED flashes the SOS Morse code every 30 seconds
• The SR500 will transmit SRM (Safety Related Message) with the latest GPS fixed position every 1 minute
• The anti-tamper cap cannot be replaced once removed
Emergency Mounting Process
There are two methods that can be used to mount the SR500 in an emergency.
To mount the SR500 using emergency mounting method 1:
1) Release the buoyant lanyard from the top of the SR500.
2) Position and fix the SR500 inside the life boat at a minimum height of one metre.
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3.1.3 Mounting Process
Figure 3-1-3 Mounting process
NOTE: In both installation methods, the PLOMO-500 unit should be kept at least 1 meter
above sea level. Generally, method 2 is more effective for transmitting AIS
signals.
Step 1:
Release buoyant lanyard
and tight at hook of
PLOMO-500.
Step 2:
Fix and position
PLOMO-500 at the top of
Life Boat.
Step 1:
Connect and rotate
extension pole to
PLOMO-500 and extend
pole up to 1 meter.
Step 2:
Find the doorway
entrance and locate the
pole in vertical position at
Life Boat.
Installation Method 1
Installation Method 2
