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Weatherdock AG      Sigmundstrasse 180      D-90431 Nürnberg 

Tel.:+49 911 37 66 38 30         www.weatherdock.de 

battery  package  and  that  he  replaces  some  elements  which 
provide the functionality (e.g. seal). 

2.

 

ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS 

 

 

2.1.

 

Activating elements 

 

2.1.1.

 

Slider 

The transparent slider protects the easyRESCUE against 
unintended activation. Push the cover to the bottom in order 
to give free the button “TEST”. In case of distress push the 
slider to the top against the red bracket. The bracket breaks 
and enables the antenna to be extended. 
 
 

Summary of Contents for A040

Page 1: ...ürnberg Tel 49 911 376638 35 www weatherdock de easyRESCUE Manual easyRESCUE AIS SART Product No A040 Rev 1 8 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstraße 180 D 90431 Nürnberg Tel 49 911 37 66 38 30 Fax 49 911 37 66 38 40 www weatherdock com Email info weatherdock de ...

Page 2: ...d not be given to the home garbage The easyRESCUE produces electromagnetic fields which could interfere medical devices For safety reasons store this device so that children cannot reach it The manufacturer is not responsible for damages or failures that are caused by the easyRESCUE damaged battery pack or misuse by the user Use this device only together with certified equipment Other equipment co...

Page 3: ...ormation contained in this manual is liable to change without notice Weatherdock AG disclaims any liability for consequences arising from omissions or inaccuracies in this manual and any other documentation provided with this product DISCLAIMER THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WA...

Page 4: ...N TO VESSELS AROUND THOSE CARRY AIS RECEIVERS SO THESE VESSELS AND ALSO THE SAR VESSELS AND HELICOPTERS CAN HOME ON THE EASYRESCUE ALSO THE EASYRESCUE WILL NOT OPERATE AUTOMATICALLY IT MUST BE INITIALISED BY THE USER IN CASE OF EMERGENCY All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners Copyright 2006 Weatherdock AG Copying of this document and giving it to othe...

Page 5: ...Button TEST 9 2 1 3 Button ON 9 2 2 INDICATORS 9 2 2 1 GPS LED 9 2 2 2 ON LED 9 2 2 3 TEST LED 9 2 2 4 Flash LED 9 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTION 10 3 1 ACTIVATION ON 10 3 2 TESTING THE EASYRESCUE 11 4 INSTALLATION TIPS 14 4 1 BRACKET 14 4 2 LIFE RAFT 15 5 MAINTENANCE 16 6 BOX CONTAINS 18 7 AVAILABLE ACCESSORY 19 8 FAQ 19 9 SUPPORT 20 10 EASYRESCUE DATABASE AND LOGIN 20 11 APPENDIX RANGE TESTING RESULTS ...

Page 6: ...1 3 Author Kotouczek 10 May 2010 Rev 1 4 Author Jürgen Zimmermann 29 July 2010 Rev 1 5 Author Jürgen Zimmermann 13 Sept 2010 Rev 1 6 Author Wolfgang Werner 27 Oct 2010 Rev 1 7 Author Jürgen Zimmermann 23 Nov 2010 Rev 1 8 Author Jürgen Zimmermann 19 Jul 2011 C0ngratulations Thanks to purchase a unit from the Weatherdock AG This testifies your high technical competence 1 SHORT DESCRIPTION ...

Page 7: ...vel the range is approx 7 12 nautical miles assumed that the receiving antenna is at a height of 15 m top of a mast SAR helicopter can locate the transmitter even at distances of more than 40 nautical miles The easyRESCUE uses the standard AIS positions report which is also used by AIS Class A stations That means almost all AIS stations commercial vessels Class A and pleasure boats Class B can rec...

Page 8: ...ide the functionality e g seal 2 ACTIVATORS AND INDICATORS 2 1 Activating elements 2 1 1 Slider The transparent slider protects the easyRESCUE against unintended activation Push the cover to the bottom in order to give free the button TEST In case of distress push the slider to the top against the red bracket The bracket breaks and enables the antenna to be extended ...

Page 9: ...ns together for 3 seconds The easyRESCUE stops AIS transmissions and turns off 2 2 Indicators 2 2 1 GPS LED The green LED with the marking GPS is blinking when the device receives GPS signals and is able to get a position fix If the GPS LED does not blink there is not GPS reception possible 2 2 2 ON LED The green LED with the marking ON is blinking when the easyRESCUE is activated in case of distr...

Page 10: ...te the device in case of distress only Push the slider to the top so that the antenna extends Caution The antenna extends with force So do not hold the device close to your head Press the button ON The LED s start flashing in intervals of 2 seconds Check that the GPS LED should start flashing after 30 60 seconds after activation If this LED does not start ...

Page 11: ...ssible with the lanyard and extend the antenna right up To deactivate the easyRESCUE press both buttons together for more than 3 seconds The LED s stop flashing Otherwise the device operates as long the battery capacity allows to 3 2 Testing the easyRESCUE You should test the easyRESCUE regularly It is sufficient to test it every year or every half year More frequent tests reduce battery capacity ...

Page 12: ...o GPS positions fix available within 5 minutes the device transmits AIS messages without position and it is turned off With an AIS receiver e g easyAIS connected to a chart plotter or laptop with navigational software you can check the transmission of the easyRESCUE Normally the chart plotter or navigational software shows a ship symbol or a circle on the display The information of the unit ID 9 c...

Page 13: ...ay Test result Yellow TEST LED is continuously on for 5 sec The test was conducted successfully The batteries are O K Yellow TEST LED is blinking The easyRESCUE has detected that the battery capacity is reduced to much This happens when the expire date was reached or when more than 10 tests were conducted The LED is also blinking if the easyRESCUE was activated by pressing the ON button before Gre...

Page 14: ...en dismounted from the holder For using the bracket part you need to screw the mounting plate to the backside of the easyRESCUE Just shift the mounting plate starting from the wide side of the easyRESCUE and fix it with the screws Then you can snap in the bracket The both screws the mounting plate and the bracket are included in the package Do not forget to connect the lanyard to the easyRESCUE Th...

Page 15: ... included in the bracket you can fix the easyRESCUE as high as possible at the life raft Please ensure that the antenna height is more than 1 m above sea level It is also possible to mount the easyRESCUE on the top of a pole with a fixture or the lanyard This is the reference point of the antenna from where you calculate the height over sea level ...

Page 16: ...S targets and that is connected to an AIS receiver the AIS SART should be displayed with the safety text SART TEST at the right position Note that the self test uses the internal battery and will reduce the operational lifetime of the device therefore the number of tests should be limited The battery unit must be replaced every 5 year because batteries discharging themselves for a certain percenta...

Page 17: ...S receiver with integr Antenna Approved to IEC 61108 1 VHF Antenna extended vertical polarized Operating time min 96 hours over full temperature range Battery lifetime 5 years since bat manuf date Operation temperature range 20 C to 55 C Storage temperature range 30 C to 70 C Display 3 LEDs and a Flash LED Activators 2 buttons Brackets a Bracket with lanyard b Velcro tape and a 10 m lanyard for fi...

Page 18: ...nd Lon Speed over ground SOG and course over ground COG Msg 14 Safety related message transmitted Twice every 4 minutes Unit ID same as in Msg 1 Text SART ACTIVE in distress ON state or SART TEST in test mode Standards IEC 61097 14 IEC 60945 ITU R M 1371 3 IMO Res MSC 246 83 IEC 61108 1 Unique ident number Starts with 97021XXXX please see your product label on the unit 6 BOX CONTAINS easyRESCUE fu...

Page 19: ... line of sight to the sky Cannot activate the device Battery is empty The battery pack has a durability of for 5 years if you check the functionality once a month Please check the date of expiry on the label If expired send the easyRESCUE to your distributor for battery exchange Only distributors are allowed to that Battery change The batteries can only be changed by your distributor or your re se...

Page 20: ... the failure of the WEATHERDOCK device or system If these fail it is reasonable to assume that the safety of the user or other persons may be endangered Contact your local dealer for WEATHERDOCK AIS support If the dealer cannot help anymore you can contact our service department Weatherdock AG Sigmundstrasse 180 D 90431 Nürnberg Tel 49 911 376638 35 or Tel 49 911 376638 36 10 EASYRESCUE DATABASE A...

Page 21: ...f diabetes or pharmaceutical intolerance Beside you only official authorities like DGzRS or UK Coast Guard will have access to your data This is because of live saving reasons and happens only when your easyRESCUE will be activated To enter your data please use the ident number of the unit itself as well as the password which is also printed on the product label For more information about that ser...

Page 22: ...Page 22 of 25 Weatherdock AG Sigmundstrasse 180 D 90431 Nürnberg Tel 49 911 37 66 38 30 www weatherdock de 11 APPENDIX RANGE TESTING RESULTS ...

Page 23: ...TY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN NO EVENT SHALL WEATHERDOCK BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Weatherdock retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purc...

Page 24: ... 13 Activation 10 Activator 8 AIS messages 12 18 ALERTING DEVICE 4 Application 11 ATTENTION 4 B Battery change 19 Belt 13 D DatABASE 20 deactivate 11 Dimension 17 F FAQ 19 G Green GPS LED 13 I ident number 18 Indicator 8 Indicators 9 Installation Tips 13 L Life raft 14 M MMSI 2 O ON 9 Operation 10 P password 21 R Range 22 ...

Page 25: ...gmundstrasse 180 D 90431 Nürnberg Tel 49 911 37 66 38 30 www weatherdock de S Safety Precautions 2 SART TEST 12 Short description 6 Slider 8 T Technical Data 17 TEST 9 test mode 9 12 18 Test result 13 Testing 11 Y Yellow TEST LED 13 ...

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