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sMRT V100/V100X User Manual v1.0

MRT Ltd. © 2014

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 Introduction

This user manual provides all the information required to operate and test 

the sMRT V100/V100X. The following symbols and conventions are used 

to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. 

Ensure you read the ‘Warnings & safety information’ section of this 

manual before first use of the device.

 

WARNINGS:

 Instructions that, if ignored, could result in serious

 

personal injury or death. These must be observed for safe  

 

 operation.

 

CAUTIONS:

 Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal

 

injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the

 

equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

 Important instructions that should be  

 

 

adhered to during system operation.

Typographic conventions

 

1. sMRT V100/V100X hardware features are displayed in bold    

 

upper case letters, e.g. 

SWITCH LOCK

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2. sMRT V100/V100X operation states are displayed in bold  

 

 

uppercase letters surrounded by square brackets, e.g. 

[READY]

.

Summary of Contents for sMRT V100

Page 1: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual sMRT V100 V100X User Manual Version 1 0_28022017 February 2017 En Manufacturer and distributor of global leading Man Overboard Solutions from ...

Page 2: ...00 V100X features 11 5 sMRT V100 V100X operation 13 1 Cancelling alerts 18 2 Testing the sMRT V100 V100X 19 6 Recertification and servicing 22 7 sMRT V100 Declaration of conformity 24 8 sMRT V100X Declaration of conformity 25 9 TRaC ATEX IECEx Certification 26 10 Warranty 28 11 Terms conditions of sale 29 12 Disclaimer 34 13 Trademark notice 35 14 Technical specifications 36 INDEX 37 ...

Page 3: ...t if ignored could result in serious personal injury or death These must be observed for safe operation CAUTIONS Instructions that if ignored could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment These must be observed for safe operation IMPORTANT NOTE Important instructions that should be adhered to during system operation Typographic conventions 1 sMRT...

Page 4: ...d PFD by an authorised MRT service centre Prior to first use perform a full system test see instructions on pages 19 20 of this manual WARNINGS sMRT V100 V100X record of ownership As a responsible manufacturer of life saving man overboard devices MRT maintains an ownership registration database to provide contact details to Government Search and Rescue SAR authorities in the event of an emergency ...

Page 5: ...ency Position Indicating Radio Beacon FCC Federal Communications Commission IS Intrinsically Safe MAYDAY Voice distress priority message MMSI Maritime Mobile Service Identity MRT Marine Rescue Technologies MSLS Maritime Survivor Locating System mW Milliwatt PFD Personal Flotation Device PLD Personal Locating Device RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services SAR Search and Rescue USCG Co...

Page 6: ...rvice agent is mandatory every 12 months Do not dismantle the sMRT V100 V100X as it contains no user serviceable parts MRT Ltd and authorised service agents offer a full and comprehensive service and repair facility for recertification of units and battery replacement The high intensity strobe light on the unit may cause discomfort if it is viewed for long periods Avoid staring directly at it when...

Page 7: ... ensure that any ancillary equipment such as survival suits harnesses PPE clothing etc does not interfere with the operation of the sMRT V100 V100X CAUTION Do not paint the sMRT V100 V100X or clean it with aggressive detergents or solvents Some cleaning materials may damage the seals and affect the integrity of the device To ensure the sMRT V100 V100X operates as intended in an emergency o Avoid d...

Page 8: ... AIS and emergency VHF DSC transmissions after activation AIS transmissions take precedence over VHF DSC transmissions and will be transmitted first The sMRT V100 V100X uses an internal GPS receiver to acquire a position within approximately one minute of activation The device then sends VHF DSC and AIS transmissions containing the device s current position Some marine radios are able to output a ...

Page 9: ...itch the device OFF before transmissions commence To help prevent false alarms Keep the device away from young children and educate all users in device operation and the ramifications of false alarms 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 40 GPS Position Acquired Initial Activation Time in minutes 1W AIS transmissions commence after GPS is acquired and continue every minute thereafter 500mW VHF DSC transmission immed...

Page 10: ...AS approved sMRT PFD Enables every vessel nearby to become a SAR asset Works with existing VHF DSC and AIS equipment 150 mile transmission range with worldwide satellite coverage V100X ATEX IECEx Zone 1 IECEx Zone 1 approved 24 7 Monitoring Activates automatically on inflation of PFD immersion in water or manually Indicates GPS position in less than 45 seconds Updates GPS position via AIS every mi...

Page 11: ...1 0 MRT Ltd 2014 11 4 1 sMRT V100 V100X features 1 FLEXIBLE ANTENNA 2 LEDs 3 GPS ANTENNA 4 STROBE LIGHT 5 ACTIVATION TAB 6 LANYARD ATTACHMENT HOLE 7 WATER SENSOR 8 SWITCH LOCK 9 ARMING SWITCH 10 TEST SPOT Side 3 4 1 6 5 8 9 10 2 7 ...

Page 12: ...1 of this manual Device Label V100X only The rear of the unit features a label indicating all relevant device and safety information as well as compliances Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd Made in China Permanent Disable and or Disposal Model sMRT V100X www mrtsos com Compass Safe 0 5m 1 5ft Storage temperature 30 to 70 22 to 158 F Operating temperature 20 to 55 4 to 131 F TRAC13ATEX0032X IECEx TRC ...

Page 13: ...is will activate the device when it is in the READY position and send distress alerts The sMRT V100 V100X must be professionally fitted to an MRT approved PFD to operate correctly this ensures the device is in the most effective position for water activation and emergency transmissions IMPORTANT NOTE See the MRT website www mrtsos com for specific instructions on accessing the sMRT V100 V100X insi...

Page 14: ...e device and slide the red V100 or black V100X ARMING SWITCH to the READY position Both LEDs will turn solid blue for 5 seconds to confirm it is in READY mode 3 Reinsert the SWITCH LOCK above the ARMING SWITCH to lock it in the READY position 4 Conduct a self test using the test procedure ...

Page 15: ...an remain in the PFD for 12 months until the PFD and PLB unit require annual servicing and recertification Before returning the unit for servicing and recertification it must be made safe 1 Remove the SWITCH LOCK if it is in place and slide the ARMING SWITCH from READY to the OFF position 2 Replace the SWITCH LOCK to ensure the device remains inactive while transported ...

Page 16: ...e Device indications after activation When activated the sMRT V100 V100X features a 10 second warning period during which 1 The PIEZO beeps initially for two seconds excluding V100X and 2 The LEFT LED blinks blue and RIGHT LED illuminates solid blue After the 10 second warning period the sMRT V100 V100X will commence AIS and emergency VHF DSC transmissions The internal GPS receiver will acquire a ...

Page 17: ...The LEDs may display the following indications LEFT LED LED Colour RIGHT LED LED Colour Warning period immediately following device activation Short blue blinks GPS position acquired Solid green Radio transmission error Solid red DSC acknowledge received Solid green Less than 12 hours battery life Magenta Alert transmission OK Solid blue No GPS position acquired Solid blue ...

Page 18: ...adio to broadcast an all stations voice message cancelling the alert over the emergency VHF marine channel in your region channel 16 in most regions Example of message to cancel the distress alert ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS ALL SHIPS THIS IS vessel call sign repeated 3 times CANCEL DISTRESS ALERT FROM MMSI number 3 Contact the Coast Guard or Search and Rescue Coordination Centre serving your region at th...

Page 19: ...ned to MRT or an authorised MRT service agent for annual servicing and recertification WARNINGS 1 DO NOT unzip the PFD Use the device access point to prepare the sMRT V100 V100X for use DO NOT remove the ACTIVATION TAB during setup as this will activate the device and send distress alerts 2 Ensure the device has a clear view of the sky during testing to receive a GPS signal 3 If the sMRT V100 V100...

Page 20: ... Full system test 1 The ARMING SWITCH can be in the OFF or READY positions when performing a full system test 2 Open the sMRT V100 V100X access point zip of the PFD Insert the TEST MAGNET and hold it over the TEST SPOT for three seconds to activate test mode LEFT LED LED Colour RIGHT LED LED Colour Battery critically low or VHF transmitter error remove device from service Solid red GPS error remov...

Page 21: ...uld be removed from service and returned to MRT or an authorised MRT service agent If the LED s do not show RED or MAGENTA the unit has passed the VHF DSC AIS test and is fit for purpose During the test procedure a single burst AIS and VHF DSC message is transmitted in accordance with the RTCM standard Depending on conditions during testing it is possible that an AIS and or VHF DSC transmission ma...

Page 22: ...rability and reliability of the unit will be severely affected and will NOT BE CERTIFIED FOR ANY FURTHER USE Upon GPS testing or activation both LEDs will flash BLUE and MAGENTA 10 times if the sMRT V100 V100X 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 How to return units for recertificati...

Page 23: ...roducts operational life it must be returned to MRT for safe disposal If you are unable to return the unit then it must be disposed of according to local laws and regulations Changing contact details or ownership of the unit Factory assigned device MMSI numbers are allocated to sMRT V100 V100X units prior to shipping It is the owner s responsibility to advise MRT of any change of contact details o...

Page 24: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual v1 0 MRT Ltd 2014 24 7 sMRT V100 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 25: ...en Gaunt CEO Beverley July 2016 EN 301 843 1 V1 3 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC standard for marine radio equipment and services Part 1 Common technical requirements EN 301 843 2 V1 2 1 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters ERM Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC standard for marine radio equipment and services P...

Page 26: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual v1 0 26 MRT Ltd 2014 9 TRaC ATEX IECEx Certification ...

Page 27: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual v1 0 MRT Ltd 2014 27 ...

Page 28: ...om date of delivery and an additional 12 months following each annual recertification It is important to register the purchase of MRT products by completing the warranty card enclosed with the product or on the company website www mrtsos com Failure to complete registration could delay any warranty claim ...

Page 29: ...her 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 pur...

Page 30: ...e to the Supplier the Supplier 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 Rec...

Page 31: ... terminable by either party on 28 days written notice provided that the Supplier 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 ...

Page 32: ...r software and all such equipment hardware or software is expressly excluded from the Supplier s warranty i Any repaired or replacement Equipment shall be under warranty 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 ot...

Page 33: ...ion for the protection of its creditors in any way or becomes bankrupt or vi the Customer ceases or threatens 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 c...

Page 34: ...S 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 dependent on all these contributing factors and as such is ou...

Page 35: ...itute 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 Mar...

Page 36: ...on Status OFF READY ON Automatic Activation On PFD inflation then 10 second Tx delay Automatic Water Activation After 2 seconds of water sensor immersion in water then 10 second Tx delay Manual Activation Remove ACTIVATION TAB then 10 second Tx delay Piezo sounding Beep for two seconds when moved from OFF to READY state V100 only LEFT LED No Illumination V100 V100X is OFF or in READY state and ina...

Page 37: ...Introduction 3 M Maintenance 22 O Operation arming 13 cancel alerts 13 deactivate during transit 13 deactivation 13 manual activation 13 turn on off 13 water activation 13 Overview 8 E End of Life Statement 23 P Piezo test states 21 Recertification 22 Recovery Procedure 18 R Safety information 6 Servicing battery replacement 22 Strobe test status 21 S V VHF DSC message content 20 test messages 20 ...

Page 38: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual v1 0 MRT Ltd 2014 38 Notes ...

Page 39: ...sMRT V100 V100X User Manual v1 0 MRT Ltd 2014 39 Notes ...

Page 40: ... 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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