7
System Test
A complete system test should be performed before initially getting
underway. This check is performed dockside with the vessel’s engine(s)
OFF. Once the AUTOTETHER
TM
system is ready (POWER light GREEN;
each active FOB light GREEN; and the Kill Switch actuator in place):
Press the recessed ON/OFF button on anyone of the FOBs (operator
or passenger FOB) for 2 seconds
o
The FOB will go to solid green and the corresponding Host LED
will go solid RED for full alarm mode.
o
AUTOTETHER
TM
senses a “man overboard” condition (signal
loss)
o
The AUTOTETHER
TM
alarm sounds
o
The Kill Switch actuator is triggered
Press the RESET button on the Host to silence the alarm
Re-engage the actuator clip on the Kill Switch
If more than 3 minutes elapses while the FOB and Host are in alarm
mode the FOB will turn itself off to save battery life, so turn on the
deactivated FOB by pressing the recessed ON/OFF switch; FOB light
will be steady GREEN again
Press the Host POWER button to re-set the system
o
The Host will search for and recognized the re-activated FOB
o
FOB light flashes GREEN
o
Host POWER light flashes GREEN
o
Host FOB Signal lights flash GREEN for approximately 30
seconds, then goes out
o
Host RESET light flashes for approximately 30 seconds, then
goes out
Repeat this check for each FOB (maximum of 4)
NOTE
Disarm / Deactivate the Autotether Kill Switch Clip Actuator when the
system is not in use.
Disarmed Armed
