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Installing Responders
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Operating Responders
The Responder must always be used with its longest side vertical, and its carrying handle at the top.
Switch the unit off when not in use to preserve the battery.
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The Responder is water resistant. However, do not submerge the unit in water.
To Switch the Responder ON:
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Press the ON/OFF button at the top of the unit.
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When first turned on, the LED will remain illuminated for 30 seconds for both the PCP and
Rechargeable Responder
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For a rechargeable Responder, the green light in the centre of the button indicates how much
battery charge is remaining (assuming 24/7 operation):
Indicator
Series 3
Series 4 - Use
Light solidly on
Up to 22 days left
> 90%
1 flash in 5 seconds
Up to 10 days left
25% - 90%
3 flashes in 5 seconds
Up to 1 day left
< 25%
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For a Permanently Powered Responder, the light should flash with an interval of 5 seconds.
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For a Primary Cell Responder, the light indicates the state of the Primary Cell Pack:
1 flash in 5 seconds
PCP Normal
3 flashes in 5 seconds
PCP Low
Under normal conditions, the Primary Cell Responder will operate for up to one year* before the batteries need replacing.
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When a rechargeable Responder is switched on and the green light is not illuminated, recharge the battery.
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When a primary cell Responder is switched on and the green light does not flash at all, replace the primary cell. The batteries within the primary cell may be replaced, but this must only
be done in an ATEX safe environment, using batteries supplied by Wärtsilä Guidance Marine or authorised partners. Refer to ‘
Series 4 Primary Cell Pack Battery Replacement Guide
(94-0647)
’.
ON/OFF Button
*One year for Series 3; Two years for Series 4
Summary of Contents for RadaScan RESPONDERS 3 Series
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