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SR500

 

User Manual

To mount the SR500 using emergency mounting method 2:
1)  Fit the extension pole into the SR500 and screw it into the device.
2)  Pass the extension pole through the life raft canopy port hole and secure the pole in a vertical position.

 

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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 

 

Note:

•  Tying the buoyant lanyard between the device and the life boat can prevent losing the device accidentally
•  Keep the device at least one metre above sea level to allow efficient operation

Deactivation Process 

To deactivate the SR500:
1)  Press and hold the TEST button for three seconds to initiate deactivation.
2)  Keep pressing and holding TEST until the ON LED stops flashing.
The SR500 is deactivated.

Note:

When deactivated all the LEDs are off. If LEDs are still flashing press and hold the TEST button again for three seconds to 
deactivate the device.

Summary of Contents for AIS SART

Page 1: ...I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L AIS SART SR500 Rescue Beacon ...

Page 2: ...NCY PROCEDURE 2 Deployment Process 2 Activation Process 3 Emergency Mounting Process 3 DEACTIVATION PROCESS 4 SELF TEST 5 MAINTENANCE 6 Routine Checks and Cleaning 6 Red Protection Cover Replacement 6 Battery Replacement 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6 DIMENSIONS 7 ...

Page 3: ...x20 Figure 2 1 Standard package 1 PLOMO 5 2 Carry Bag 3 1M Exten with bott 4 Wall Mou 5 10M buo 6 Screw M4 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 8 1 2 PLOMO 500 Overview AMEC has launched newly AIS SART PLOMO 500 which builds in the latest technology of GPS receiver sophisticated power saving circuits design lighter weight and easier installation and operation Besides PLOMO 500 provides the most user friendl...

Page 4: ... 1 1 Deployment Process Step 1 Lift Carry Bag out of bracket on the wall Step 2 Bring Carry Bag and jump into a Life Boat Step 3 Open Carry Bag and take AIS SART Extension Pole and buoyant lanyard out Step 4 Connect and rotate extension pole into PLOMO 500 Step 5 Remove the bottom cover and extend pole up to 1 Meter 11 3 OPERATION 3 1 Emergency There are three major steps Deployment Active and Mou...

Page 5: ...fety 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 heig...

Page 6: ...n PLOMO 500 at the top of Life Boat Step 2 Find the doorway entrance and locate the pole in vertical position at Life Boat Note Tying the buoyant lanyard between the device and the life boat can prevent losing the device accidentally Keep the device at least one metre above sea level to allow efficient operation Deactivation Process To deactivate the SR500 1 Press and hold the TEST button for thre...

Page 7: ...f the sky to maximise GNSS position acquisition To begin the self test press and hold the TEST button for three seconds The LED flashes green or amber The LED should flash green within two minutes of the GPS GNSS position being fixed If it takes longer than five minutes for the LED to flash green the position may not be fixed Move to a new location that has a clearer view of the sky to obtain a be...

Page 8: ...Battery Replacement The battery needs to be replaced every six years when the expiry date is passed or when the SR500 has been activated Check the battery expiry date regularly to ensure the device is working properly Lithium batteries require special disposal procedures Please contact your approved service agent to replace your battery PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 61097 14 Ed 1...

Page 9: ...nish Highly Visible Yellow Compass Safe Distance Standard Magnetic 0 60m Steering Magnetic 0 40m PHYSICAL Max Diameter Main Body 70 mm Length Main Body 300 mm Weight Main Body 283 g Battery Included Length Pole 1050 mm Extended Weight Pole 300 g Weight Storage Package 1 08 kg DIMENSIONS SR500 Front View 5 2 Dimensions PLOMO 500 Front View Figure 5 2 1 PLOMO 500 front view PLOMO 500 Side View SR500...

Page 10: ...8 SR500 User Manual Notes ...

Page 11: ...SR500 User Manual 9 Notes ...

Page 12: ...144 1 Part Number 311140 Head Office 17 Gibbon Road Winston Hills NSW 2153 Australia T 61 02 8867 6000 New Zealand PO Box 58446 Botany Auckland 2163 NZ T 64 09 274 0955 Email enquiries gme net au gme net au GME Pty Ltd ...

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