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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where is the best place to wear a Mobilarm V100?
In order for the Mobilarm V100 to transmit the VHF distress alerts successfully, the
FLEXIBLE ANTENNA
must be out of the water. This means that the unit is best
positioned high on the front of a person’s body, ideally at chest height. The
WATER
SENSORS
on the base of the unit must be submerged for at least 5 seconds to
automatically activate the device, otherwise the device must be manually activated.
A Remote Water-Sensing Extension Kit (part number MOA-00202) is also available
to extend the water sensing capability of the device, This allows a Mobilarm V100 to
be worn or mounted higher from sea level to achieve a wider alerting range but still
be water activated in an emergency.
The Mobilarm V100 is also available to purchase already embedded into a life jacket
(see www.mobilarm.com for further details) which ensures that it is in the most
effective position for water activation and emergency message transmission, while
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Q: Is the Mobilarm V100 compatible with other safety or
man overboard devices such as a life jacket or Jon buoy?
Yes. The Mobilarm V100
CLIP
allows it to be attached to any strap or harness that
can be threaded through the loops. The Mobilarm V100 is also available to purchase
already embedded into a life jacket (see www.mobilarm.com for further details).
Q: Can anyone replace the battery in a Mobilarm V100?
No. Battery servicing and/or replacement must only be carried out by an authorised
Mobilarm service agent. Failure to do so may compromise the integrity of the product
and will void the product warranty.
Q: Can a Mobilarm V100 be re-used once it has been
activated?
Perform a full test to check the state of the battery and how much battery life is
remaining in the device. If the battery test phase fails or the battery life is below
the minimum accepted for safe use, immediately take the device out of service and
contact your authorised Mobilarm service agent for a replacement.
If the device passes the full test, then the device may remain in service. Remember
to perform a full system test every 3 months to check that all functions are in proper
working order and that the remaining battery life has not dropped below the minimum
accepted for safe use.
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