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Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual

(General Purpose, WF, ATEX, HT, Dive)

790000029_Sea Marshall AU9 UserManual Version: 2.8_20162107 July 2016

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Page 1: ... Marshall AU9 User Manual General Purpose WF ATEX HT Dive 790000029_Sea Marshall AU9 UserManual Version 2 8_20162107 July 2016 En Manufacturer and distributor of global leading Man Overboard Solutions from ...

Page 2: ... Marshall AU9 Features 10 2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison 12 V Sea Marshall AU9 Operation 14 1 Testing the Sea Marshall AU9 23 VI Recertification and Servicing 25 VII Declaration of Conformity 27 VIII AU9 X SIRA Certificate 28 IX AU9 D Pressure Test Certificate 30 X Warranty 31 XI Terms Conditions of Sale 33 XII Disclaimer 38 XIII Trademark Notice 39 XIV Technical Specifications 40 ...

Page 3: ...played in bold uppercase letters e g ARMING SWITCH 2 Operation states are displayed in bold uppercase letters surrounded by square brackets e g OFF Using your Sea Marshall AU9 for the ﬁrst time Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manual prior to using the Sea Marshall AU9 for the first time To operate correctly the Sea Marshall AU9 should be professionally fitted to ...

Page 4: ... systems ECDIS Electronic Chart Display and Information System EPIRB Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon FCC US Federal Communications Commission MAYDAY Voice distress priority message MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity DSC identity number MRT Marine Rescue Technologies MSLD Maritime Survivor Locating Device MSLS Maritime Survivor Locating System PFD Personal Flotation Device PLD Persona...

Page 5: ...y replacement DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR on the top and bottom of the unit The Sea Marshall AU9 emits radio frequency radiation when in use Avoid handling the antenna unnecessarily when activated LIFE JACKET PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE USAGE WARNINGS The Sea Marshall AU9 must only be fitted attached to life jackets approved by MRT Ltd Only MRT approved attachment kit...

Page 6: ... the integrity of the device To ensure the Sea Marshall AU9 operates as intended in an emergency o Avoid dropping the unit o Avoid leaving the unit unnecessarily in full sun where it may be exposed to excessively high temperatures o Inspect the device periodically for signs of wear and tear visible cracks or other damage The Sea Marshall AU9 could save your life treat it with respect at all times ...

Page 7: ...SOR on the top and bottom of the unit If the unit is continuously immersed in salt or fresh water it will awaken and auto activate A predetermined 2 second delay period prevents device activation caused by spray rain and splashing The Sea Marshall AU9 can also be manually activated by pressing the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON on the front of the device when armed The design of the ARMING SWITCH ...

Page 8: ...100mW power output Test unit also available using 121 65MHz AU9 WF Wind Farm Renewable Energy 2 second auto activation upon continuous immersion 40 second fail safe auto override Manual activation LED strobe on antenna Automatic low battery warning indicator 500mW power output Test unit also available using 121 65MHz AU9 X Zone2 Oil Gas 2 second auto activation upon continuous immersion 40 second ...

Page 9: ...immersion 40 second fail safe auto override Manual activation LED strobe on antenna Automatic low battery warning indicator 100mW power output Test unit also available using 121 65MHz AU9 D Diving Manual activation only LED strobe on antenna Depth rating 50m Automatic low battery warning indicator 500mW power output ...

Page 10: ...ON WATER SENSOR 3 Product name 4 ACTIVATION BUTTON GUARD 5 SWITCH RESTRAINER 6 Front label 7 BASE CAP hinged not separate 8 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR 9 ARMING SWITCH 10 Round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON for activation and function testing 11 BASE CAP SCREWS Sea Marshall AU9 Front 1 3 4 6 5 7 8 11 11 9 10 2 ...

Page 11: ... 8 MRT Ltd 2014 11 12 Operation instructions rear label Note The Sea Marshall AU9 D dive version PLD has no round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON and the rear label instructions are different Sea Marshall AU9 Rear 12 AU9 D Front AU9 D Rear ...

Page 12: ...nd AU9 HT transmit 100mW 121 5MHz signals The Sea Marshall AU9 WF and AU9 D transmit 500mW signals The 100mW version has approximately half the tracking range of the 500mW version IV 2 Sea Marshall AU9 Range Comparison Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version Sea Marshall AU9 500mW Version ...

Page 13: ...es displayed are the results from tests were the receiver antenna was correctly installed at the recommended height and the Sea Marshall AU9 was correctly fitted into a PFD Wearing the device in any other manner will reduce the tracking alerting ranges to below those displayed ...

Page 14: ...ted PFD to operate correctly This ensures the device is in the most effective position for water activation and emergency transmissions while the PFD assists the casualty to remain afloat and face up when in the water The Sea Marshall AU9 is normally inserted into a purpose built pouch for stability The device is OFF when shipped and needs to be configured in the READY state prior to use WARNING S...

Page 15: ...G SWITCH 3 Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the READY position until it clicks into place and ensure the RUBBER O RING is positioned in the gap above the ARMING SWITCH Note After arming the unit it will beep 3 times to confirm it has been armed and a GREEN LED will flash every 60 seconds thereafter ...

Page 16: ... and recertification Before returning the unit for servicing and recertification it must be made safe 1 Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the OFF position and then lift and pull the RUBBER O RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH 2 Ensure the RUBBER O RING is positioned in the gap below the ARMING SWITCH 4 Reinsert the unit in the pouch The Sea Marshall AU9 is now ready for use ...

Page 17: ...nd flashing RED LEDs are visible when the unit is transmitting on full power This pattern cycles continuously until the unit is disarmed switched OFF IMPORTANT NOTE The unit has two AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSORS a metal screw on top of the unit and within the base cap Both these sensors have to be continuously immersed for a period of not less than 2 seconds to allow the unit to wake up and autoac...

Page 18: ...safe override function These units will also automatically activate after 40 seconds of constant immersion in water if the unit is accidentally disarmed switched OFF but is in a man overboard emergency situation DO NOT store or transport the unit in a wet or high moisture environment to avoid accidental activation 1 2 Lift the RUBBER O RING up and over the ARMING SWITCH Slide the ARMING SWITCH dow...

Page 19: ...GREEN LED will flash every 3 5 seconds until is starts transmitting A RED LED is displayed and short BEEPS are audible when transmitting Wearing the Sea Marshall AU9 D around the neck will reduce the tracking alerting ranges to below those specified MRT recommends fitting the device in a harness or attaching it to a dive belt with the antenna positioned vertically It may also be fitted to an infla...

Page 20: ...4 20 1 Lift and pull the RUBBER O RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH 2 Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the OFF position 3 Ensure the RUBBER O RING is positioned in the gap below the ARMING SWITCH Disarming Deactivation of all Sea Marshall AU9 PLDs ...

Page 21: ...and over the ARMING SWITCH 2a 2b Push the ARMING SWITCH down to the READY a position until it clicks into place and then immediately slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the OFF b position until it clicks into place Disarming the Sea Marshall AU9 X AU9 HT and AU9 WF After Auto Override Activation ...

Page 22: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 22 3 Move the RUBBER O RING to the gap below the ARMING SWITCH to store the device in a disarmed state ...

Page 23: ... device in an emergency MRT also mandates that the Sea Marshall AU9 must be returned to MRT or an authorised MRT service agent for annual servicing and recertification Low Power Function Test Mode Battery Testing Ensure the ARMING SWITCH is in the OFF position 1 Press and hold the round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON to activate function test mode 2 Observe the ANTENNA LED a GREEN LED Batteries OK with ...

Page 24: ... flashes Verifying Low Power 121 xxMHz Test Transmissions When in low power test mode the Sea Marshall AU9 will display battery LED indications and transmit low power test transmissions Live units transmit on 121 5MHz and training units transmit on 121 65MHz The low power transmission range is approximately 30 meters and transmissions can be verified using an MRT Crewguard MKII or MRT SARfinder MK...

Page 25: ...E An audible beep will sound continuously and the LED will flash red continuously until the battery expires if the Sea Marshall AU9 has not been recertified as specified MRT is not liable for any defect or failure of the unit and any resulting effect including Personal Injury or Death Cracks in seals or housings could allow moisture inside the unit rendering it unreliable or unusable If cracking i...

Page 26: ...at any time it should be returned to MRT or an authorised MRT service agent for testing and recertification End of Life Statement Marine Rescue Technologies hereby declares that all materials components and products supplied are in full compliance with RoHS WEE directives This product must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations Because the product contains a battery it must be disp...

Page 27: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 27 VII Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 28: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 28 VIII AU9 X SIRA Certificate ...

Page 29: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 29 ...

Page 30: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 30 IX AU9 D Pressure Test Certificate ...

Page 31: ...any s website at http mrtsos com You can also complete the following warranty form and list the serial numbers of any devices you own then return this information via email to support mrtsos com or post to Marine Rescue Technologies Marshall House Zarya Court Grovehill Road Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 0JG United Kingdom Title First Name Surname Company Name Address 1 Address 2 Address 3...

Page 32: ...ut in our Privacy Policy We will also use this information to contact you with important product updates From time to time we would like to keep you informed of new developments offers and activities relating to Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd and its products If you do not wish to be contacted please tick here Your personal information will not be released to any third party unless the law require...

Page 33: ...ther genders g A reference to a statute or statutory provision is a reference to it as amended extended or re enacted from time to time h A reference to writing or written includes faxes and e mail 2 Application of Conditions a These Conditions shall i apply to and be incorporated in the Contract and ii prevail over any inconsistent terms or clauses contained in or referred to in the Customer s pu...

Page 34: ...shall be entitled to i terminate the Contract or suspend any further deliveries of Equipment and or provision of warranty service or Annual Maintenance Support and or Annual Recertification whether ordered under the same contract or not to the Customer ii appropriate any payment made by the Customer to such of the Equipment or Annual Maintenance Support or Annual Recertification whether under this...

Page 35: ...er may terminate only if the continued use or possession of the Software by the Customer infringes the developer s or a third party s rights or the Supplier is compelled to do so by law or if the Customer has failed to comply with any term of the Contract and iv on or before the expiry of this licence the Customer shall return to the Supplier all copies of the Software in its possession d The Cust...

Page 36: ... for the unexpired portion of the 12 month period referred to in clause 12 a 13 Supplier remedy a If the Supplier s performance of its obligations under the Contract is prevented or delayed by any act or omission of the Customer other than by reason of a Force Majeure Event under clause 18 the Customer shall in all circumstances be liable to pay to the Supplier all reasonable costs charges or loss...

Page 37: ...reatens to cease to trade or vii the Customer takes or suffers any similar or analogous action to any of the foregoing in any jurisdiction in consequence of debt b Termination of the Contract however arising shall not affect or prejudice the accrued rights of the parties as at termination or the continuation of any provision expressly stated to survive or implicitly surviving termination 18 Force ...

Page 38: ...d the Sea Marshall AU9 is a Maritime Survivor Locating Device transmitting on the 121 5MHz search and rescue SAR frequency but requires subsequent human interaction to acknowledge and respond to the distress alert The actual time and success of rescue is therefore dependent on all these contributing factors and as such is outside the control of MRT This user manual contains important information t...

Page 39: ...titute a waiver of Mobilarm Limited s trademark or other intellectual property rights concerning that name or logo Other product names mentioned within this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks or a trade name of their respective owner Contact Marine Rescue Technologies at info mrtsos com for a copy of our trademark policy before referencing or using any trademark or product name Ma...

Page 40: ... Test Device 121 65MHz Green Case Bandwidth 25kHz in alignment with ETSI Output Power 100mW or 500mW depending on model Modulation Continuous swept tone A3X Signalling type ITU RM 690 1 OPERATIONAL Operating time full power 100mW 24 hours 500mW 24 hours Standby battery life 12 months maximum battery life if armed 24 7 5 years when unarmed Arming Indications AU9 AU9 X After arming the unit it will ...

Page 41: ...ow battery indications 23 F Features 10 First use of the device 3 I Introduction 3 E End of Life Statement 18 Exclusions 35 M Manual Conventions 3 S Safety information 5 SIRA Certificate 28 Specifications technical 40 P Product Range 7 R Range comparison 12 Recertification 25 W O Operation 14 Operational life 25 Overview 7 V Verifying Transmissions 23 Warnings 5 Warranty 31 T Technical Specificati...

Page 42: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 42 Notes ...

Page 43: ...Sea Marshall AU9 User Manual v2 8 MRT Ltd 2014 43 Notes ...

Page 44: ... distributor of global leading Man Overboard Solutions from Marshall House l Zarya Court l Grovehill Road l Beverley l East Yorkshire l HU17 0JG l United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1482 679300 l info mrtsos com l www mrtsos com ...

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