Ocean Guardian BOAT01 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...on 7 4 About the Power Module 12 5 BOAT01 Setup 15 6 BOAT01 Deployment 21 7 FISH01 Setup 23 8 FISH01 Deployment 26 9 Charging the Power Module 27 10 Operational LED Status Indications 29 11 Safe Storage and Regular Maintenance 30 12 Warranty Registration and Annual Certification 32 13 Product Specifications 33 14 Warranty 35 15 Accessories 39 ...

Page 3: ...p and manufacture the Ocean Guardian range of products it is impossible to guarantee that all sharks will be deterred under all circumstances Water based activities in the presence of sharks is inherently dangerous therefore we recommend that if a shark is sighted the user gets to safety rather than continue with their water activity 6 A large pulsing current is emitted from the Ocean Guardian ant...

Page 4: ... direct sunlight Do not short circuit the POWER MODULE Avoid subjecting the POWER MODULE to mechanical shock Do not store the device longer than 1 month in a discharged state Do not store the device longer than 1 year without recharge The batteries in the POWER MODULE must be recycled or disposed of properly When transporting the POWER MODULE check the latest regulations in relation to air sea and...

Page 5: ...er Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual we are not responsible for any errors or omissions within it The product specifications and descriptions within this manual will be subject to improvements and modifications over time without notice as changes to software and hardware are implemented For the most up to date version of this user manual please visit our websi...

Page 6: ...e is followed for the Ocean Guardian Manual Conventions WARNINGS Instructions that if ignored could result in death or serious personal injury caused by dangerous voltages or incorrect operation of the equipment These must be observed for safe operation CAUTIONS Instructions warning against potential hazards or to detail practices that must be observed for safe operation and to prevent damage to e...

Page 7: ...dimensional electrical field which causes spasms in these sensitive receptors turning sharks away There are no known harmful effects on sharks or humans Ocean Guardian products are trusted by ocean goers around the world whether you re swimming off your boat with family and friends out seeking to land your next big fish or simply heading off to enjoy a dive snorkel or surf our technology is here t...

Page 8: ... vessel you can also daisy chain up to four devices to create a virtual shark net The BOAT01 Delivers a powerful electrical field over 8 metres 26 deep and 6 metres 19 wide Comes standard with 4 4 metre 14 5 antenna and optional 2 2 metre 7 3 antenna for shallower water or an optional 6 8 metre 22 4 antenna Supports up to four devices daisy chained using the same vessel power cable Can create a pr...

Page 9: ...a struggling fish is irresistible to sharks Significantly improve your catch rate with research showing the use of Shark Shield Technology in fishing resulted in Preventing the majority of shark species from attacking hooked fish A significant reduction in the number of predatory incidents Improvements in the efficiency of fishing operations Less time spent at sea Easy to deploy off the back of an...

Page 10: ...e it as a FISH01 for fishing with the 4 4 metre antenna How does it work Ocean Guardian devices generate a protective electric field which is detected by a shark via its short range sensory receptors called Ampullae of Lorenzini These Ampullae of Lorenzini are found on the snouts of predatory sharks Ampullae of Lorenzini on the snout of a shark left and under magnification right ...

Page 11: ...rks As electrical currents can only travel very short distances through water the Ocean Guardian creates only a very localized electrical field Shark electroreceptors can only sense electrical currents at very short distances typically less than half a metre When a shark approaches an Ocean Guardian these electroreceptors are over sensitized causing the shark to turn away Ocean Guardian Electrical...

Page 12: ...s Ocean Guardian Power Module Features During operation the POWER MODULE can be powered from The internal lithium battery for up to 10 12 hours 12V 24VDC using the optional 6 metre 19 8 Ocean Guardian Tether POWER EXTENSION CABLE Female to Male which connects the device to vessel power for continual use The optional Ocean Guardian Solar Power Accessory ...

Page 13: ...FF SWITCH is used to activate and deactivate the device Turn clockwise to activate the device and anticlockwise to deactivate the device The POWER MODULE has a RED LED and GREEN LED which provide charging and operational status indications For more details see Operational LED Status Indications ...

Page 14: ...nnectors with firm and smooth connection without forcing them together using the lead in guide pin to ensure the connectors join correctly Before use ensure the protective DUMMY CONNECTOR with a watertight sleeve is fitted at all times to the POWER MODULE to prevent water ingress and damage and corrosion to the charging connector Fixed sub sea connectors on the POWER MODULE and associated power an...

Page 15: ...ian BOAT01 bundle is shipped with BOAT01 Buoy Yellow or White UPPER and LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET and 8 x 10mm mounting bolts POWER MODULE Electronics 12 24v DC Power and Charging Cable 6M 4 4 metre 14 5 ANTENNA User Manual Note Additional units can be daisy chained together with a custom Y connector which is available as an accessory BOAT01 Components ...

Page 16: ... 10mm marine grade 316 stainless steel Phillips head BOLTS for attaching the UPPER and LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET 7 Upper Mounting Bracket Strong nylon UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET for attaching the POWER MODULE Requires 4 BOLTS 8 Lower Mounting Bracket Strong nylon LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET for attaching the POWER MODULE Requires 4 BOLTS 9 Antenna 4 4 metre 14 5 ANTENNA with two electrodes Assembling the Powe...

Page 17: ...nector 1 Slide the POWER MODULE into the BOAT01 BUOY with the POWER CONNECTOR at the top and the open section of the NYLON CAGE facing towards the entry channel Note The grooves at the top and bottom of the POWER MODULE need to align centrally 2 Slide the UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET into the top of the entry channel towards the POWER MODULE taking care to align the groove in the POWER MODULE with the r...

Page 18: ...16 stainless steel Phillips head BOLTS into the threaded inserts on the BOAT01 BUOY to fix the mounting UPPER MOUNTING BRACKET 4 Slide the LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET around the base of the POWER MODULE taking care to align the groove in the POWER MODULE with the raised section on the MOUNTING BRACKET ...

Page 19: ...ine grade 316 stainless steel Phillips head BOLTS into the threaded inserts on the BOAT01 BUOY to fix the LOWER MOUNTING BRACKET 6 Attach the 4 4m 14 5 ANTENNA to the ANTENNA CONNECTOR at the base of the POWER MODULE 7 Attach a rope to the BOAT01 BUOY to tether the device to the vessel ...

Page 20: ...AT01 FISH01 Manual v1 3 Note Both the BOAT01 and FISH01 use the same POWER MODULE which means if you purchase the BOAT01 you can remove the POWER MODULE and use it as a FISH01 for fishing with the optional 6 8 metre 22 4 ANTENNA ...

Page 21: ...WER EXTENSION CABLE has been purchased for use with the BOAT01 BUOY it can be attached to the POWER CONNECTOR on the POWER MODULE for continual in water use Always securely tether the BOAT01 BUOY using a rope and not the POWER EXTENSION CABLE Deployment from a Vessel When deploying the device 1 Securely attach a tethering rope to the handle on the BOAT01 BUOY before deploying the device from a ves...

Page 22: ... virtual net using an optional Ocean Guardian Y CONNECTOR and 6 metre DAISY CHAIN POWER CABLE Male to Male for each extension A maximum of four devices can be daisy chained Attaching a Dive Flag The optional Ocean Guardian Dive Flag can be attached to the threaded insert on the BOAT01 BUOY as required when using the device when diving Note Example flag shown not a dive flag ...

Page 23: ... line and attach the POWER MODULE direct to the bottom of the line Attach an effective weight to the NYLON CAGE on the POWER MODULE to submerge the device to the chosen depth The amount of weight required is dependent on current and drift but at least 1 kg will be required Using a fish release weight is one option Diving belt weights are also worth considering Essentially any weighty compact objec...

Page 24: ... NOT force the male pins into the female connector or pins may be damaged Engage the connectors with firm and smooth connection without forcing them together using the lead in guide pin to ensure the connectors join correctly Before use ensure the protective DUMMY CONNECTOR with a watertight sleeve is fitted at all times to the POWER MODULE to prevent water ingress and damage and corrosion to the ...

Page 25: ... pounds of weight to the NYLON CAGE on the POWER MODULE to submerge the device to a preferred depth 4 Extend the drop line from the NYLON CAGE on the POWER MODULE along the length of the ANTENNA attaching it using cable ties Allow a metre or so at the end of the ANTENNA to attach a lightweight sinker to keep the ANTENNA vertical if required ...

Page 26: ...h Outer antenna electrodes toggle between the centre one during operation Most anglers position the device to create a broad coverage zone from the surface to the bottom In waters deeper than 20 metres 65 be prepared to experiment with the deployment depth It can be impossible to predict where in the water column sharks are likely to strike fish Anglers experimenting with Ocean Guardian devices ge...

Page 27: ... female connector or pins may be damaged Engage the connectors with firm and smooth connection without forcing them together using the lead in guide pin to ensure the connectors join correctly We recommend storing the POWER MODULE with approximately 50 charge remaining If the battery is completely discharged after use only charge it for approximately half the recommended charge time e g 3 5 hours ...

Page 28: ... LED will illuminate while the device is charging When the POWER MODULE is fully charged only the RED LED is illuminated Power Module Charging 4 After charging ensure the protective DUMMY CONNECTOR with a watertight sleeve is attached to the POWER MODULE to prevent water ingress and damage and corrosion to the charging connector during use ...

Page 29: ...tery GREEN LED flashes 8 times 70 Battery GREEN LED flashes 7 times 60 Battery GREEN LED flashes 6 times 50 Battery GREEN LED flashes 5 times 40 Battery GREEN LED flashes 4 times 30 Battery RED LED flashes 3 times 20 Battery RED LED flashes twice 10 Battery RED LED flashes 10 times Not Submerged GREEN LED flashes approximately 4 times a second Submerged normal operation GREEN LED is illuminated Lo...

Page 30: ...ct sunlight when drying the unit Store it in a cool dry place away from sunlight preferably in the case shipped with the unit 4 The device should be kept free of dirt and sand at all times Warnings Thoroughly dry the Ocean Guardian before connecting the charger Be especially vigilant when charging the Ocean Guardian immediately after it has been used in water Under no circumstances should you atte...

Page 31: ...ion debonding of the cable and connector interface and cuts in the cable jacket 4 Apply a thin film of dielectric compound DC grease silicon based to sealing areas of male connector and across the face of the female connector If the BC is removed from it s housing then replace facial o ring and make sure that o rings are lubricated and in good condition 5 Mate the connector halves wipe away any ex...

Page 32: ..._registration to register your Ocean Guardian product and ensure it is maintained for optimal performance Annual Certification and Testing It is recommended that the BOAT01 and FISH01 is serviced and certified annually Servicing is easy and efficient and includes Replacement of Power Module components Bench testing of device components O ring replacement Annual service labeling and certification C...

Page 33: ...onths at 40 battery charge Boat Charger Input 12 24VDC for boat charger Output 7 0VDC 8 4VDC 1200mA Charge time Car Boat Charger Up to 7 hours from empty battery to full Output During operation 115VDC pulses 3omh load Output Time Between Output Pulses 0 65 seconds Output Short Circuit Protection Yes Protective Field Strength 1v m peak 1m from center of electrodes Power Module Dimensions 545mm L x ...

Page 34: ...anual v1 3 Lower Mounting Bracket Weight 120 grams 4oz Antenna 4 4 metre 14 5 960 grams 2lb 1oz Charger Compliances UL UL60065 File no E251844 FCC Part 15 File no LCS1502060308E CE EN55013 File no LCS1502060307E RCM AS NZS60065 SAA 161746 EA ...

Page 35: ...luded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the products repaired or replaced if the products fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure 1 2 Subject to section 1 1 and the terms below as your Stan...

Page 36: ...etaining user generated data you are advised that repair of the product may result in loss of the data 1 6 The product will be at the owner s risk whilst in transit to and from the Ocean Guardian Authorised Service Centre unless transported by Ocean Guardian or its Authorised representatives 1 7 Ocean Guardian and its Authorised Service Centres may seek reimbursement of any costs incurred by them ...

Page 37: ... installation or while moving the product or to any transportation costs of the product or any parts thereof to and from the owner unless otherwise specified in these warranty terms 2 6 To any third party software or hardware not contained in the product as originally configured by the manufacturer 2 7 To any failure to the extent that the failure is not a failure of the product to perform in acco...

Page 38: ...anual v1 3 All Ocean Guardian electronic products have a 1 year warranty excludes accessories like Tail Pad Decal Antennas which have a 3 month warranty For service return your product to Ocean Guardian or your local Retailer Service Centre ...

Page 39: ... for plugging into the Power Module Part number LR CTP01 Ocean Guardian Tether Power Extension Cable 6M Female to Male Optional 6 metre power charging cable for tethering the BOAT01 off the vessel with power connected this is a female to male cable Part number LR CTP02 Ocean Guardian Daisy Chain Power Cable 6M Male to Male Optional daisy chain power cable for use with the Ocean Guardian Y connecto...

Page 40: ... metre 14 5 Standard BOAT01 4 4 metre antenna which creates an electrical field approximately 8 metres 26 3 deep and 6 metres 19 8 wide Part number LR CAE0168 Ocean Guardian Antenna Electrode 6 8 metre 22 4 Standard FISH 01 6 8 metre antenna which creates an electrical field approximately 15 metres 49 3 deep and 6 metres 19 8 wide Includes three electrodes with two outer electrodes toggling betwee...

Page 41: ...e Power Module Part number LR ADF01 Ocean Guardian Dive Flag Dive flag attaches to an Ocean Guardian BOAT01 Buoy Part number NSN 4220 661582994 Ocean Guardian Tester Place the probes on device electrodes to test Power Module antennas and ensure they are in perfect working order at all times Part number LR WAE03 Additional 2 Year Extended Warranty Extend the standard One Year Warranty on your Ocean...

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