Ocean Signal E101V, User Manual

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E101V USER MANUAL
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During operation the green LED will flash once every five seconds while the GPS is
turned on and obtaining a fix. Once a fix is obtained, the green LED will flash quickly
three times.
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Each time a 406MHz transmission is made the LED will flash quickly five times; green
for transmission with a GPS position and red for a transmission without a position.
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The Red LED will flash every 2.5 seconds while the 121.5MHz homing beacon is active.
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When operating the EPIRB in water, tether the beacon to your body or the liferaft.
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Hold your beacon with the antenna standing vertically. Keep the area marked ‘GPS
Antenna’ free from obstruction, which would interfere with the GPS reception.
The EPIRB does not transmit an alert until approximately 50seconds has elapsed.
This allows time to deactivate the unit if accidentally turned on. The homing beacon
is not activated until after the first alert is sent.
4.2 Deactivation
To deactivate your EPIRB after use or if it is accidentally activated, push the green switch
to the left and slide the red switch fully upwards.
Should your EPIRB fail to deactivate using the red switch, fold up the antenna and
completely wrap the EPIRB in several layers of aluminium foil, or place it in a metal
container.
4.3 False Alerts
False alerts cause the rescue authorities unnecessary time and expense. To avoid false
alerts make sure your EPIRB is safely stowed in the automatic release housing with the
protective cover in place. Make sure that there is no excessive pressure applied to the
protective cover. Ensure that anybody carrying the EPIRB is fully aware that this device is
for emergencies and should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger.
If you accidentally activate your beacon or otherwise set it off when a rescue is not
required, contact your local emergency services as soon as possible and advise them of
your beacon’s 15 digit HEX code (UIN), your current location and the time the beacon was
first activated.
For USA phone: 1-800-851-3051 (USAF Rescue Coordination Center)
For UK phone: +44 (0)1326 317575. (UKCG)