Ocean Signal rescueME EPIRB1, User Manual

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EPIRB1 USER MANUAL
10 Part No 912S-01365
4. TESTING
Routine testing of your EPIRB is recommended to ensure it is in good working order if
needed, but please follow the guidance notes below on the frequency that tests should be
carried out. Please remember that each test will reduce the battery capacity slightly and
reduce the operation time of your EPIRB during an emergency.
4.1 Beacon test
Pull the antenna out completely until firm resistance is felt (25.5cm) before
commencing the test. Retract the antenna after the test.
To test your EPIRB1 is functioning correctly, press and hold the TEST key for one second.
The red LED will come on to indicate the switch is depressed, followed by the red LED
flashing rapidly, indicating test mode is activated. The switch may now be released. The
strobe light will flash once (indicating that the 406 and121.5MHz signal has been
transmitted). The indicator LED will flash green or amber to show a pass or red to show
fail status. The unit will automatically turn off.
Note: This status indication is repeated a
second time after a short delay.
The number of green/amber flashes in each group indicates the number of hours the
battery has been used for as shown in the table below.
Self Test Result Indication
No of
Flashes No of Hours
Used
Green/Amber
Indicator
*
Type of
Failure
Red
indicator
0 to 1hr
1 Flash
1 to 2hrs
121.5MHz
homer
2
Flashes
2 to 4hrs 406MHz
generation
3
Flashes
4 to 6hrs 406MHz
power
4
Flashes
6 to 8hrs Faulty battery
5
Flashes
8 to 10hrs Other failure
6
Flashes
Over 10hrs
* Changes to Amber after 1 hour of use
Because the test transmits a short burst on the
aircraft distress frequency of 121.5MHz, please
only carry out this test in the first five minutes of
each hour.
It is recommended to test your EPIRB once a
month.
The amber test result indicates the battery has
been used for over one hour or the allowed
number of tests has been exceeded. The EPIRB
will still operate normally in distress, but the
battery should be replaced to ensure the full
operating life when your EPIRB is needed
PE TC "Omega"
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