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MRT Ltd. © 2014

sMRT AU10 User Manual v1.8

Activating the sMRT AU10

  

Activation commences dual-operation Personal Locating Device
transmissions on the 121.5 MHz search and rescue (SAR) frequency,
while simultaneously transmitting GPS position coordinates on AIS
channels AIS1 and AIS2. sMRT AU10 transmissions continue after
activation until the device is disarmed/switched 

[OFF]

. There are two

methods of activation.

Press the round rubber 

ACTIVATION BUTTON

.

The sMRT AU10 also activates
automatically after 2 seconds of
continuous immersion in water.

Audio 

SOS BEEPs

 can be heard and 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
auto-activate, this prevents inadvertent activation by spray, rain or
splashes. 

Summary of Contents for sMRT AU10

Page 1: ...sMRT AU10 790000024_sMRT AU10 User Manual Version 1 8_20140616 June 2014 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...formation 5 IV sMRT AU10 Overview 7 1 8 sMRT AU10 Features V sMRT AU10 Operation 10 1 14 Testing the sMRT AU10 VI Recertification and Servicing 17 VII Declaration of Conformity 19 VIII FCC Compliance Information Statement 20 IX Warranty 21 X Terms of Sale 24 XI Disclaimer 34 XII Trademark Notice 35 XIII Technical Specifications 36 ...

Page 3: ...m operation Typographic Conventions 1 Hardware features are displayed 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 sMRT AU10 for the First Time Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manual prior to using the sMRT AU10 for the first time To operate correctly the sM...

Page 4: ...chnology used to automate calling on terrestrial marine radio 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 MSLS Maritime Survivor Locating System PFD Personal Flotation Device PLD Personal Locatin...

Page 5: ...erviceable parts DO NOT tamper with the AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR on the top or bottom of the unit The sMRT AU10 emits radio frequency radiation when in use Avoid handling the antenna when activated LIFE JACKET PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE USAGE WARNINGS The sMRT AU10 must only be fitted attached to life jackets approved by MRT Ltd Only MRT approved attachment kits pouches are to be used t...

Page 6: ... the integrity of the device To ensure the sMRT AU10 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 sMRT AU10 could save your life treat it with respect at all times ...

Page 7: ...s designed to automatically activate in an emergency when immersed in water There is an AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR sensor 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 sMRT AU10 can also be manually activated by p...

Page 8: ...TION WATER SENSOR 3 Product name 4 ACTIVATION BUTTON GUARD 5 Front label 6 RUBBER O RING restrainer for ARMING SWITCH 7 BASE CAP hinged not separate 8 AUTO ACTIVATION WATER SENSOR 9 Restrainer GRAB TAG for ARMING SWITCH 10 ARMING SWITCH 11 Round rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON for activation and function testing ...

Page 9: ... Manual v1 8 MRT Ltd 2014 9 12 Operation instructions rear label sMRT AU10 Rear 13 Mandatory Recertification Service Date side label 14 Device Serial Number side label 15 Device MMSI Number side label sMRT AU10 Side ...

Page 10: ...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 sMRT AU10 is 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 See the MRT website www mrtsos com for specific instruction...

Page 11: ...the PFD and close the access point zip securely The sMRT AU10 and PFD is now ready for use WARNING After arming the unit it can remain in the life jacket for 12 months until the jacket and beacon require servicing 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 ...

Page 12: ...ound rubber ACTIVATION BUTTON The sMRT AU10 also activates automatically after 2 seconds of continuous immersion in water Audio SOS BEEPs can be heard and 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...

Page 13: ...t or high moisture environment to avoid accidental activation Disarming Deactivation of the sMRT AU10 Slide the ARMING SWITCH up to the OFF position and then lift and pull the RUBBER O RING down and over the ARMING SWITCH Ensure the RUBBER O RING is positioned in the gap below the ARMING SWITCH ...

Page 14: ... battery performance in an emergency MRT also mandates each device is returned to MRT or an authorised 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 b No LED Batter...

Page 15: ...ission range is approximately 30 meters and transmissions can be verified using an MRT Crewguard MKII or MRT SARfinder MKIII receiver WARNINGS Ensure the device has a clear view of the sky during testing to receive a GPS signal When conducting a test or exercise on the SARfinder using the 121 65MHz frequency it will automatically revert back to the live 121 5MHz frequency after 20 minutes Verifyin...

Page 16: ...acquired followed by a change in the BEEP tone The unit will then go into hibernation Note GPS time to first lock is approximately 1 minute depending on operating conditions 3 If no lock is achieved after approximately 5 minutes the device will automatically stop searching and go into hibernation CAUTION No more than one GPS test is recommended per month More frequent testing may shorten the expec...

Page 17: ...air facility for recertification of units and battery replacement WARNING If annual recertification is not undertaken prior to the return for service date as indicated on the unit each year the operability and reliability of the unit will be severely affected and the unit will NOT BE CERTIFIED FOR ANY FURTHER USE In this circumstance any warranty will be void and MRT is not liable for any defect o...

Page 18: ... and must be recertified annually The battery should be replaced during annual servicing and the device should be replaced after 5 years If the device fails a battery self test 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 supplie...

Page 19: ...sMRT AU10 User Manual v1 8 MRT Ltd 2014 19 7 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 20: ...ccordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of th...

Page 21: ...ompany s website at http mrtsos com support product registration and warranty 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 Surna...

Page 22: ...22 MRT Ltd 2014 sMRT AU10 User Manual v1 8 Please list the serial numbers from products purchased ...

Page 23: ... our Privacy Policy We w ill also use this information to contact you w ith important product updates From time to time w e w ould like to keep you informed of new developments offers and activities relating to Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd and its products If you do not w ish to be contacted please tick here Your personal information w ill not be released to any third party unless the law requir...

Page 24: ...aphy rights moral rights rights in conf idential inf ormation including without limitation know how and trade secrets and any other intellectual property rights in each case whether registered or unregistered and including without limitation all applications f or and renewals or extensions of such rights and all similar or equiv alent rights or f orms of protection in any part of the world Mainten...

Page 25: ...indemnif ies the Supplier in f ull against all loss including without limitation loss of prof it costs including without limitation the cost of all labour and materials used damages charges and expenses incurred by the Supplier as a result of cancellation Details of cancellation charges is av ailable f rom the Supplier upon request f Certain Sof tware products require product activ ation prior to ...

Page 26: ...mer that the Equipment is ready f or collection b The Supplier may inv oice the Customer f or Annual Maintenance Support and or Annual Recertif ication in adv ance of the start of the relev ant period or as specif ied in the relev ant Annual Maintenance Recertif ication Agreement c Credit pay ment terms are only av ailable to the Customer with the prior approv al of the Supplier and will be subjec...

Page 27: ...v er the Equipment If the Supplier is prev ented f rom carry ing out deliv ery or installation on the specif ied date because no such preparation has been carried out the Supplier may lev y additional charges to recov er its loss arising f rom this ev ent e The Customer shall be deemed to hav e accepted the Equipment when the Customer has had 5 day s to inspect it af ter deliv ery and has not noti...

Page 28: ...h any operating sy stem sof tware licence in respect of the Sof tware the Customer shall sign and return it to the Supplier within sev en day s of installation of the sof tware unless the licence has been supplied on a shrink wrap or click wrap basis c If no sof tware licence has been prov ided to the Customer the Customer hereby accepts a non exclusiv e licence to use the object code of the Sof t...

Page 29: ...Maintenance Recertif ication Agreement the Customer may not assign or transf er a support agreement without the Supplier s prior written consent Any attempted assignment or transf er without such consent will be v oid As conditions to such consent i the assignee or transf eree must agree in writing to the applicable support agreement ii the Supplier may require that all Equipment included within a...

Page 30: ...published technical specif ications Any Sof tware supplied with the Equipment which was not produced by the Supplier is warranted in accordance with any End User License Agreement issued by the licensor s of that sof tware which is supplied with the Equipment The Supplier warrants all Sof tware products against f ailure of programming instructions due to def ects in materials and workmanship when ...

Page 31: ...Conditions b The Customer agrees not to copy modif y alter translate disassemble or rev erse engineer the Equipment including without limitation any embedded Sof tware or attempt to disable any security dev ices or codes incorporated in the Equipment except as permitted by law The Customer must not remov e alter or obscure any printed or display ed legal notices contained on or in the Equipment c ...

Page 32: ... f oregoing in any jurisdiction in consequence of debt b Termination of the Contract howev er arising shall not af f ect or prejudice the accrued rights of the parties as at termination or the continuation of any prov ision expressly stated to surv iv e or implicitly surv iv ing termination 18 Force Majeure The Supplier reserv es the right to def er the date of deliv ery or to cancel the Contract ...

Page 33: ...e Contract The Supplier may at any time assign transf er charge sub contract or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract f The Contract is made f or the benef it of the parties to it and where applicable their successors and permitted assigns and is not intended to benef it or be enf orceable by any one else g The Contract and any disputes or claims ...

Page 34: ...ng GPS position coordinates on AIS channels AIS1 and AIS2 to equipped vessels or stations within range but requires subsequent human interaction to acknowledge and respond to the distress alert Satellite GPS lock and in water tracking is dependent on the extent of satellite system coverage and reception at the time and location of the emergency The actual time and success of rescue is therefore de...

Page 35: ...ute 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 Marin...

Page 36: ...36 MRT Ltd 2014 sMRT AU10 User Manual v1 8 13 Technical Specifications ...

Page 37: ...atement 17 Exclusions 34 F FCC compliance 20 Features 8 G Glossary 4 GPS test 14 I Introduction 3 L Low battery indications 14 O Operation 10 Overview 7 R Recertification 17 Registration crewsafe configurator 5 introduction 5 S Safety information 5 Specifications technical 36 T Technical Specifications 36 Terms of Sale 24 Testing 14 safety information 5 Trademark notice 35 W Warnings general 5 glo...

Page 38: ...rshall House Zarya Court Grovehill Road Beverley East Riding of Yorkshire HU17 0JG United Kingdom Tel 44 0 1482 679 300 info mrtsos com www mrtsos com Australia and Asia Pacific Mobilarm Limited 38 Guthrie Street Osborne Park WA 6020 Australia Tel 61 0 8 9315 3511 ...

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