mcmurdo SMARTFIND PLUS G5 Manuel utilisateur
SMARTFIND
E5/G5
USER MANUAL
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This manual is applicable to both the E5 Smartfind and the G5
Smartfind Plus EPIRBs. The Smartfind Plus contains a GPS receiver for
improved positional accuracy; some parts of this manual are applicable
only to the Smartfind Plus and are marked accordingly.
APPLICATION
This EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is
designed for use in maritime emergencies, and is approved for
these contingencies.
It is not designed or recommended for use on land or in the air.
Use the EPIRB only in situations of grave and imminent danger.
Intentional false alerts may result in penalties.
REGISTRATION
This EPIRB must e registered with the appropriate national
authority.
The function of the EPIRB is to send an alert to the COSPAS-
SARSAT satellites, as descri ed in the Appendix. How soon an
alert is received depends on the positions of the satellites at the
time, and can e influenced y overhead o structions a oard
the vessel. Rescue time following an alert depends on the
overall performance of the Search and Rescue organisations,
which is outside the control of McMurdo.
Disclaimer
McMurdo reserves the right to change this specification at any
time without notice and here y specifically disclaims lia ility for
any consequences of such action.
IN EMERGENCY
Remove the EPIRB completely from its
bracket or enclosure
Hold the lanyard spool and throw the EPIRB
into the water where it will self-activate
OR
If time permits pull the tear-off tab up then
press the activation button and slide the
switch left
Contents
1 Recommendations and safety notices ................................................................2
2 Mandatory Registration.........................................................................................3
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................3
2.2 How to register ..................................................................................................................3
2.3 Warranty form....................................................................................................................4
2.4 Radio licence.....................................................................................................................4
2.5 Sale or transfer..................................................................................................................4
3 Description.............................................................................................................6
3.1 Bulkhead racket...............................................................................................................8
3.2 Float-free enclosure ..........................................................................................................9
4 Controls................................................................................................................10
4.1 Activation switch..............................................................................................................10
4.2 TEST utton ....................................................................................................................10
4.3 Sea switch .......................................................................................................................10
4.4 LEDs................................................................................................................................10
4.5 Buzzer .............................................................................................................................11
5 Operating procedure ...........................................................................................12
5.1 Sinking.............................................................................................................................12
5.2 A andon ship ..................................................................................................................12
5.3 GPS Operation (Smartfind Plus only)..............................................................................12
5.4 Releasing EPIRB from a ulkhead racket.....................................................................15
5.5 Releasing EPIRB from an enclosure...............................................................................16
5.6 Manual activation ............................................................................................................16
5.7 Deactivation.....................................................................................................................17
5.8 Re-fitting EPIRB ..............................................................................................................17
6 False alerts...........................................................................................................21
6.1 Stand down rescue services ...........................................................................................21
6.2 Turn off the EPIRB ..........................................................................................................21
6.3 Dealing with a transmitting EPIRB ..................................................................................22
7 Fully disabling an EPIRB ....................................................................................23
8 Bulkhead bracket installation.............................................................................24
8.1 Siting ...............................................................................................................................24
8.2 Mounting procedure ........................................................................................................24
9 Enclosure installation .........................................................................................26
9.1 Siting ...............................................................................................................................26
9.2 Mounting procedure ........................................................................................................26
9.3 Mounting instruction plate ...............................................................................................27
9.4 Marking Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) expiry .............................................................27
9.5 Marking vessel name ......................................................................................................28
10 Maintenance.........................................................................................................29
10.1 Self Test & inspection......................................................................................................29
10.2 Mechanical inspection.....................................................................................................31
10.3 HRU replacement............................................................................................................32
10.4 Battery replacement ........................................................................................................33
10.5 Servicing..........................................................................................................................33
10.6 Transportation .................................................................................................................33
10.7 GMDSS inspections ........................................................................................................34
11 How does it work?...............................................................................................35
12 Technical specification .......................................................................................36
12.1 Declarations of Conformity ..............................................................................................37
13 Appendix – Satellite Systems ............................................................................ 41
14 United States EPIRB registry system............................................................. 43
15 Product Warranty................................................................................................ 44
16 End of Life Statement ......................................................................................... 45
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1 RECOMMENDATIONS AND SAFETY
NOTICES
• This EPIRB is an emergency device for use only in grave
and imminent danger.
• False alerts endanger lives. Help to prevent them;
understand how to activate and de-activate your
equipment. Intentional false alerts may involve penalties.
• Read the complete manual before installing testing or
using the EPIRB.
• Ensure you test the EPIRB monthly – see section 10.1
• Ensure the EPIRB is registered with your local
authorities (Flag State nation) – see section 2.
• The EPIRB contains no user serviceable parts. Do not
open. Return to your dealer for battery replacement or
other service.
• This device contains Lithium batteries; do not
incinerate puncture deform or short-circuit. Take care if
you need to dispose of these batteries or the complete
EPIRB – refer to section 10.3
• This device emits radio frequency radiation when
activated. This radiation is not classed as harmful;
however it is advisable not to handle the antenna while
the unit is activated.
• It is advisable not to stare directly at the strobe LEDs.
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2 MANDATORY REGISTRATION
You must register your EPIRB with the appropriate authorities.
Failure to register may slow the rescue and lead to loss of life.
In the USA failure to register may result in a fine.
In the UK you are legally required to register your EPIRB.
2.1 Overview
Every EPIRB is pre-programmed with a unique identity efore it reaches the
customer. This is done y the manufacturer or, in some cases, the distri utor. The
identity includes a 3 digit country code. This is the country that takes responsi ility for
storing that particular EPIRB’s registration details. In most cases this is the country to
which the vessel is flagged. The country programmed into your EPIRB can e found
from its rear identity la el. You must register with this country.
MV BELLANA
EPIRB 1
1D1400063F81FE0
FLAG 232 G BRITAIN
SERIALISED 000012
CATEGORY 1 – AUTO
Class 2 –20/+55 C (-4/+131 F)
When you activate your EPIRB in an emergency, the nearest maritime search and
rescue coordination centre (MRCC) will receive the message and decode the country
code (eg 232). They will then access the registration data ase for that country and
expect to find details of your vessel, its radio equipment and who to contact. If they fail
to find this information, this may slow down any rescue.
2.2 How to register
Three registration forms are provided, two are for future use and one must e
completed immediately. These forms are pre-printed with your EPIRB’s identity; all
you have to do is complete details of your vessel and provide contact num ers.
Wherever possi le the forms are also pre-printed with the correct mailing address and
a fax ack num er. If your form does not have a mailing address, contact your
supplier. When you have completed the form, you can choose to fax it or mail it.
It is usual to receive confirmation when you register. In the UK and USA you will also
receive a “Decal” sticker which you must fit to the EPIRB itself. The Decal is proof of
registration. Not having a Decal is an offence.
Vessel
Unique
Identity
Num er
(UIN)
Country
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Useful registration contacts are:
USA Sarsat Beacon Registration
NOAA, NSOF, E/SP3,
4231 Suitland Road,
Suitland MD 20746
Tel 888 212 7283 Fax 301 817 4565
UK EPIRB Registry
HM Coastguard (Southern)
Pendennis Point, Castle Drive
Falmouth TR11 4WZ
Tel 01326 211569 Fax 01326 319264
Details of the North American on-line registration systems are given on Page 43.
COSPAS-SARSAT provide registration details for many countries; use the we
address www.cospas-sarsat.org and follow the links to 406 MHz Beacons and
Registration; alternatively. there is direct access to the data ase on
www.406registration.com
2.3 Warranty form
Please complete the warranty form supplied and fax or mail it to McMurdo. Failure to
do this may delay any future warranty claim.
2.4 Radio licence
An EPIRB is a radio transmitter and must therefore e added to your radio licence. If
you have een allocated a radio callsign, then you already have a radio licence for
your VHF or MF radio set. You should update your licence to include your EPIRB. For
further details see your licence or use these contact num ers:
USA FCC Tel : 888 225 5322 We site : www.fcc.gov\Forms\Form506\506.pdf
UK Ship Radio Licensing, Radio Licensing Centre, The Post Office, PO Box
1495
Bristol BS99 3QS Tel: 0870 243 4433 Fax: 0117 975 8911
Minicom: 0117 921 9550 We site: www.radiolicencecentre.co. k/
2.5 Sale or transfer
EPIRBs registered in the USA, Canada, UK and Australia do not need to e re-
programmed when transferred to a new vessel. Simply complete another registration
form to inform the authorities of the transfer. Use one of the spare forms provided or
contact McMurdo for a lank form. (See warranty section at rear for address).
For most other countries, the EPIRB must e re-programmed with either the new
vessel’s Maritime Mo ile Station Identity (MMSI) or its radio callsign, whichever is
required y the country controlling the new vessel.
Since the EPIRB identity contains a country code, it follows that changing the flag
state of the vessel also means the EPIRB must e re-programmed. Programming can
e carried out at McMurdo or any of our designated agents. For details of your nearest
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agent, either contact McMurdo using the details in the warranty section, or visit the
McMurdo we site at www.mcm rdo.co. k.
2.5.1 Mandatory information for Oceania
(The term Oceania is normally used to designate all the islands of the Central
and the South Pacific including Australia and New Zealand.)
Advice to owners of Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons:
Registration of 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
(EPIRB) with the EPIRB Registration Section of the appropriate Maritime Safety
Authority (MSA – see elow) is mandatory ecause of the glo al alerting nature of the
system.
The information provided in the registration card is used only for rescue purposes.
Fill in the owner registration card immediately on completion of the sales transaction.
Mail the registration card immediately.
If the eacon is to enter service immediately, complete the registration card and fax
the information to the MSA. The original card must still e mailed to the MSA for hard-
copy reference and filing.
If the current owner is transferring the eacon to a new owner, the current owner is
required to inform the MSA y letter, fax or telephone of the name and address of the
new owner.
The su sequent owner of the eacon is required to provide the MSA with the
information shown on the owner registration card. This o ligation transfers to all
su sequent owners.
*The MSA is the Australian Maritime Safety Authority or the Maritime Safety Authority
of New Zealand, as appropriate, whose respective fax num ers are 06 257 2036
(Australia) and 04 382 6482 (NZ).
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