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MRT Ltd. © 2014

sMRT V100 User Manual 

v2.0 

11

Water Activation Sensor

The sMRT V100 features an automatic 

WATER SENSOR

. After the

PFD inflates and the 

WATER SENSOR

 is submerged continuously for 5

seconds, the device will automatically activate after a 10 second time
delay.

Test Spot

A 

TEST SPOT 

is located on the left side of the sMRT V100. Place the

TEST MAGNET

 over the 

TEST SPOT

 to activate a full device test and

verify GPS acquisition is functioning. For more information see 

Testing

.

Summary of Contents for sMRT V100

Page 1: ...790000022_sMRT V100 User Manual Version 2 0_20150112 January 2015 sMRT V100 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...rmation 6 Part IV sMRT V100 Overview 8 1 10 sMRT V100 Features Part V sMRT V100 Operation 12 1 16 Cancelling Alerts 2 17 Testing Part VI Recertification and Servicing 20 Part VII Declaration of Conformity 22 Part VIII Warranty 23 Part IX Terms of Sale 25 Part X Disclaimer 35 Part XI Trademark Notice 36 Part XII Technical Specifications 37 Index 38 ...

Page 3: ...ote Important instructions that should be adhered to during operation Typographic Conventions 1 sMRT V100 hardware features are displayed in bold uppercase letters e g SWITCH LOCK 2 sMRT V100 operation states are displayed in bold uppercase letters surrounded by square brackets e g READY Using your sMRT V100 for the First Time Carefully read the Warnings and Safety Information section in this manu...

Page 4: ...h unit prior to being fitted into an MRT approved PFD Warnings DO NOT unzip the main PFD zip Use the sMRT V100 access point zip in the life jacket to prepare the sMRT V100 for use sMRT V100 Record of Ownership Manufacturers of man overboard devices maintain an ownership database in order to assist Search and Rescue SAR authorities in the event of an emergency Registration of your product updates t...

Page 5: ...n 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 mW Unit of power measurement one thousandth of a Watt PFD Personal Flotation Device P...

Page 6: ...ctivation in an emergency This could delay rescue and lead to loss of life Annual inspection and recertification of the sMRT V100 by MRT Ltd or an authorised service agent is required every 12 months Do not dismantle the sMRT V100 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 an...

Page 7: ... to be serviced according to the manufacturer s specifications It is the user s responsibility to ensure that any ancillary equipment such as survival suits harnesses PPE clothing etc does not interfere with the operation of the sMRT V100 CAUTION Do not paint your sMRT V100 or clean it with aggressive detergents or solvents Some cleaning materials may damage the seals and affect the integrity of t...

Page 8: ...DSC transmissions after activation AIS transmissions take precedence over VHF DSC transmissions and will be transmitted first The sMRT V100 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 survivor s current position Some marine radios are able to output a waypoint of the GPS positio...

Page 9: ... may be received by sMRT V100 Prevention of Accidental Activation The flush mounted design of the SWITCH LOCK ACTIVATION SWITCH and ON TAB prevents the device from being accidentally activated In addition manual activation is a two stage process requiring the user to remove the SWITCH LOCK and slide the ACTIVATION SWITCH to the READY position to arm the device The user must also remove the ON TAB ...

Page 10: ...10 sMRT V100 User Manual v2 0 MRT Ltd 2014 4 1 sMRT V100 Features ...

Page 11: ...nd the WATER SENSOR is submerged continuously for 5 seconds the device will automatically activate after a 10 second time delay Test Spot A TEST SPOT is located on the left side of the sMRT V100 Place the TEST MAGNET over the TEST SPOT to activate a full device test and verify GPS acquisition is functioning For more information see Testing ...

Page 12: ... to an MRT approved 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 water sensor and antenna are attached and the device is inserted into a purpose built pouch for stability The device is OFF when shipped and needs to be configure...

Page 13: ...H LOCK above the ACTIVATION SWITCH to lock it in the READY position Conduct a self test using the test procedure Reattach the Velcro tab and close the access point zip securely The sMRT V100 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 servici...

Page 14: ...sMRT V100 and automatically activates the device 3 Manually by removing the ON TAB from the device Device Indications after Activation When activated the sMRT V100 features a 10 second warning period during which 1 The PIEZO beeps initially for two seconds and 2 LEFT LED blinks blue and RIGHT LED illuminates solid blue After the 10 second warning period the sMRT V100 will commence AIS and emergenc...

Page 15: ...Solid Red Radio Transmission Error Solid Red No GPS Position Acquired Solid Blue Warning period immediately following device activation Short Blue Blinks GPS Position Acquired Solid Green Alert Transmission OK Solid Blue DSC Acknowledge Received Solid Green Less than 12 hours battery life Magenta WARNING The destination MMSI numbers of vessels in your fleet must be configured into the sMRT V100 or...

Page 16: ...dio 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 the...

Page 17: ...s alerts 2 Ensure the device has a clear view of the sky during testing to receive a GPS signal 3 If the sMRT V100 fails any element of a self test or any full system test take it out of service immediately 4 If the battery test indicates less than 12 hours of battery life remaining return the device to MRT or an authorised MRT service agent for battery replacement 5 DO NOT ignore a low battery wa...

Page 18: ...en The LEFT LED indicates a range of device test states and the RIGHT LED indicates GPS test status Full System Test 1 The ACTIVATION SWITCH can be in the OFF or READY positions when performing a full system test 2 Open the sMRT V100 access point zip in the PFD Insert the TEST MAGNET and hold it over the TEST SPOT for three seconds to activate test mode During the activation period The LEFT LED an...

Page 19: ...mplete and the unit will return to its original state Important Note Depending on conditions during testing it is possible that a VHF DSC and or AIS transmission may not be picked up by the receiving equipment Normally AIS data is transmitted every minute which allows the receiver to identify and display a new target If a VHF DSC or AIS message is not picked up by the receiver this does not necess...

Page 20: ...cluding Personal Injury or Death Cracks in seals or housings could allow moisture inside the unit rendering it unreliable or unusable If cracking is observed or if it is possible that the unit has been damaged please contact MRT or an authorised MRT service agent for it to be assessed repaired or replaced as required How to Return Units for Recertification and Servicing Please contact MRT at suppo...

Page 21: ...om household waste Do not incinerate but take it to a recycling facility Changing Contact Details or Ownership of the Unit Factory assigned device MMSI numbers are allocated to sMRT V100 units prior to shipping It is the owner s responsibility to advise MRT of any change of contact details or ownership of a sMRT V100 If ownership is transferred you need to contact MRT or an authorised MRT service ...

Page 22: ...22 sMRT V100 User Manual v2 0 MRT Ltd 2014 7 Declaration of Conformity ...

Page 23: ...tsos 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 Surname Company Name Address 1 A...

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Page 27: ...her case the Supplier shall be entitled to inv oice the Customer f or the price at any time af ter the Supplier has notif ied the Customer 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 ic...

Page 28: ...omer shall be responsible at the Customer s cost f or preparing the deliv ery location f or the deliv ery of the Equipment and f or the prov ision of all necessary access and f acilities reasonably required to deliv 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 le...

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Page 30: ...omer may delete prov ision of Annual Maintenance Support and Annual Recertif ication in respect of any Equipment or may cancel any related support agreement or ii the Supplier may delete Equipment no longer included in the Supplier s support of f ering or may cancel a support agreement g Subject to the terms of any applicable Annual Maintenance Recertif ication Agreement the Customer may not assig...

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Page 35: ...els 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 outside the contr...

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Page 37: ...2014 sMRT V100 User Manual v2 0 37 12 Technical Specifications Expected range derived from sea trials Actual alerting range dependent on sea state atmospheric conditions and height altitude ofreceiving antenna ...

Page 38: ...ns 17 Lost units 20 M Maintenance 20 O Operation arming 12 cancel alerts 12 deactiv ate during transit 12 deactiv ation 12 manual activ ation 12 turn on of f 12 water activ ation 12 Ov erv iew 8 P Piezo test states 17 R Recertif ication 20 Recov ery procedure 16 S Saf ety inf ormation 6 Serv icing battery replacement 20 Specif ications technical 37 Strobe test states 17 T Technical Specif ications...

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