Kannad SafeLink AIS SART2, User Manual

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6 MAINTENANCE
6.1 Servicing schedule
As an important item of safety equipment, your AIS SART should be checked
regularly according to the following schedule:
Service Interval
1 month 6 months 6 years
Physical check Physical check and
Self-test Dealer Battery
replacement
All servicing should be carried out by an Approved Service Agent. Always call
your nearest Approved Service Agent and talk to their customer service
department before returning equipment. You can find your nearest Approved
Service Agent from:
•
The Netwave Systems B.V. website: http://www.seasofsolutions.com/
•
Contacting Netwave Systems B.V. direct
•
Contacting a distributor of Netwave products
If the AIS SART must be returned, the original packaging should be used if
possible.
Check your AIS SART for any damage or wear and tear according to the
manufacturer’s instructions (please refer to
http://www.seasofsolutions.com/
for further details).
6.2 Self-test & inspection
It is recommended to self-test the AIS SART every 6 months; more frequent
self-testing can put unnecessary drain on the battery. When self-testing, a
specially coded AIS test transmission is sent that will be visible to all AIS users
in the locality. As a successful self-test result is dependent on GNSS position
acquisition; testing must be carried out in the open and under an unobstructed
sky.
6.1 Self-test procedure
Remove the AIS SART from its carry bag and assemble the top section onto
the mounting pole. It is not necessary to fully extend the mounting pole. Take
the AIS SART outside and hold it aloft under a clear view of the sky; this will
then maximize the speed of the GNSS position fix.
1.
Hold “TEST” button for over 3 seconds
WARNING:DO NOT COVER GPS AREA WHILE ACTIVE (see Figure 6)