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MOB1 USER MANUAL
13 Version 01.00 13/02/2015
6. Testing
Routine testing of your MOB1 once a month 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 MOB1 during an emergency.
6.1 Functional test
To test your MOB1 is functioning correctly, press and hold the
TEST/OFF
Key for one
second. The red LED will start flashing, indicating test mode is activated. The switch may
now be released. After a short pause the strobe will flash and then the unit will
automatically turn off and the indicator LED will flash green or amber to show a pass or
red to show fail status.
The number of flashes in each group indicates the battery status or failure as shown in
Table 1. This battery indicator is used as the electronic witness that the MOB1 has been
activated.
Green / Amber Indicator.
Changes to Amber after 1 hour of use
Red indicator
status
No of Flashes No of Hours Used Type of Failure
0 to 1hr (Green)
1 Flash
1 to 2hrs (Amber)
2 Flashes 1 to 2hrs (Amber) Frequency generation
3 Flashes 2 to 4hrs (Amber) Transmit Power
4 Flashes 4 to 6hrs (Amber) Battery failed
5 Flashes 8 to 10hrs (Amber) No GPS Fix
6 Flashes Over 10hrs (Amber)
Table 1: Pass/Fail indication
The amber test result indicates the battery has been used for over one hour or
the allowed number of tests has been exceeded. The MOB1 will still operate
normally in distress, but the battery should be replaced immediately to ensure
the full operating life when your MOB1 is needed.
The Pass/Fail status indication is repeated a second time after a short delay.
6.2 DSC Transmission Test
To initiate a DSC test transmission, press and hold the TEST/OFF Key. The red LED will
start flashing, then after five seconds become steady. Release the TEST/OFF Key. After a
short pause a DSC Routine call to your vessel’s DSC VHF will be transmitted. The strobe