8.1Operation
Model: SSTX/01 –Suitable for Manual or Automatic Man-Overboard Operation
The Seasafe SSTX/01 is a personal tracking and location device which works on a transmitted radio frequency signal in
conjunction with the SSRX/01 Tracking and Location receiver. The transmitter can be used in ANY land or marine based
activity whereby a person may become lost, in distress or requiring medical attention. The distance over which the
transmitter signal may be received is dependent on a number of factors including but not limited to; prevailing weather
conditions, sea state, wave height, line-of-sight obstructions, receiver antenna height and cloud cover. Generally, the higher
the transmitter is above the ground, the longer the transmitted range. The same principle applies to the height of the receiver
antenna.
a. Battery –Important Information
Upon purchase of the SSTX/01 and SSTX/DV and prior to use, the included Lithium battery should be installed into the
device. The four battery cover securing screws should be carefully removed and the battery should be inserted into the
battery compartment. Utmost care should be made to install the battery the correct way round. The +ve side of the battery
should match the ‘+ve’ markings in the battery compartment and the same with the ‘-ve’ markings. Once the battery has
been inserted, the battery compartment cover should be carefully screwed back in place making sure the rubber gasket is in
place and taking care to tighten the screws beginning at one corner and then tightening the opposite corner screw. Continue
to tighten opposite screws until all four are tightly secured. Failure to tighten the screws in this sequence may result in the
compartment not sealing correctly. This may allow moisture into the transmitter which will render it un-operational. Do NOT
use an electric or cordless screwdriver to tighten these screws as this may cause the battery cover to crack. This will result in
the battery compartment leaking when submersed in water. The battery compartment is sealed through the use of black
rubber gasket. You must ensure that the gasket is correctly seated into position. If at any time the gasket appears brittle,
cracked or not in perfect condition, a replacement battery cover/gasket kit should be installed by your nearest Seasafe
dealer. It is essential that in order to maintain your warranty, you return your SSTX/01 or SSTX/DV transmitter to an
authorised dealer for battery replacement. This will ensure that the battery is correctly installed and the gasket inspected
and/or replaced if necessary.
The battery must be replaced with a new one, at least every 12 months. This will ensure that the battery is always in a fully
charged condition.
If the transmitter has been activated for any length of time during the 12 month period, it MUST be replaced immediately.
Once the battery has been installed, you may test the transmitter by depressing the “On/Off” switch TWICE in succession for
approximately half a second each time, within a 5 second timeframe until the red LED begins to flash. The transmitter should
then be immediately turned off by again by depressing the “On/Off” switch for approximately 1 second until the red LED
flashes several times in quick succession. The LED should not flash again at this stage. When testing the unit, ensure that
the antenna is NOT attached to the transmitter otherwise the transmitter will activate any Seasafe receivers which may be
in range. This may cause a false alarm to be received and an unnecessary response to be initiated.
b. Flexible Antenna
The Seasafe SSTX/01 & SSTX/DV transmitters are supplied with a ‘screw-on’ flexible antenna. Prior to use, the antenna
should be securely screwed onto its mounting position at the top of the transmitter. Be sure not to over-tighten the antenna
on to its mounting post.
The length of the antenna is extremely important to the operation of the transmitter. If the antenna were to be lengthened or
shortened in any way, the transmitter would cease to operate correctly. Care should also be taken not bend the antenna
unnecessarily.
c. Attaching the transmitter to your body
The transmitter is provided with a number of mounting options. Included in the box with the transmitter is a ‘belt-clip’ and an
‘arm-band’ mounting adapter. Your transmitter purchase also includes (not supplied in the box) an ergonomic adjustable
arm-band adapter (for optional arm-band) for Man-Overboard (SSTX/01) transmitters and a neoprene pouch for Dive
(SSTX/DV) transmitters.
The belt-clip and arm-band mounting adapter are interchangeable. On the back of the transmitter are two stainless steel
screws. Depending whether you require the belt-clip or arm-band, simply remove the two mounting screws, place the
mounting of your choice in position and re-insert the two screws. The belt–clip may be mounted in either the vertical or
horizontal planes depending how you intend to wear the device.
If using the arm-band, mount the arm-band adapter to the back of the transmitter and then attach the transmitter to the arm-
band. The arm-band may be loosened or tightened by adjusting the clip straps on the arm-band. The arm-band mounted
transmitter should be worn on the upper arm (bicep). In this position, if a person falls in the water and assuming they are
wearing a life-jacket, the device will be in the most appropriate position for a portion of the antenna to protrude above the
water and to transmit a signal. The device will NOT transmit a signal if the antenna is under the water.
When using the belt or webbing clip, the device should be worn in a position which will provide the best opportunity for the
antenna to protrude above the water in the event that a person falls overboard. Both the belt-clip and arm-band adapter have
additional holes which may be used for attaching a lanyard to a life-jacket or other part of your person.
