Ocean Signal User Manual for the SafeSea E100 SafeSea E100G Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons
In Case of Emergency WARNING USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER Remove the EPIRB from its mounting or housing To manually activate EPIRB BREAK COVER Break the switch cover Slide and hold the Green switch to the left.
EPIRB Programming Details Insert your EPIRB programming details, as indicated on the side of your EPIRB, into the form below. UIN: ................................................................................................ Vessel Name: ................................................................................................ MMSI: ................................................................................................ Country: ......................................................
Contents In Case of Emergency .....................................................................................2 Contents ..........................................................................................................4 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................5 2: Registration..................................................................................................6 2.1: Programming Details ......................
1: Introduction This manual provides valuable in formation for the installation, operation and maintenance for both the SafeSea E100 and SafeSea E100G. It covers the operation for both the: SafeSea E100 EPIRB & SafeSea E100G EPIRB with GPS Please read this manual completely before using your EPIRB. Parts of this manual apply to the E100G only.
2: Registration WARNING THE OWNER OF THIS 406MHz EPIRB MUST REGISTER IT WITH THE APPROPRIATE NATIONAL AUTHORITY. FAILURE TO REGISTER THIS EPIRB MAY RESULT IN A FINE, SLOWING THE RESCUE PROCESS OR EVEN LOSS OF LIFE. All 406MHz EPIRBs are programmed with a unique identity number (UIN), which is based upon the country of registration. This is normally the country to which the vessel is flagged.
When an EPIRB is transferred to a new vessel, the EPIRB must be reprogrammed to include the relevant information as required by the country controlling the new vessel. As previously mentioned, the EPIRB UIN also contains the country code; therefore, changing the country to which the vessel is flagged will result in the EPIRB needing to be re-programmed. Note: It is very important to ensure your EPIRB is registered with your National Authority.
2.1: Programming Details Your EPIRB is supplied with a label titled “Programming Details”, this contains areas where the programming details of the EPIRB can be marked with an indelible permanent maker. This information includes: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) UIN (Unique Identity Number). Vessel Name. MMSI. Country. Call Sign. If this label has not been provided with the EPIRB information pre-inserted then the user should write this information on the label using an indelible pen.
3: Installation WARNING Ensure that the EPIRB is mounted away from any strong magnetic sources such as loudspeakers, compass compensation magnets, etc. Failure to follow the following installation guidelines may cause the EPIRB to operate incorrectly. 3.1: Location The location selected must be sufficiently robust to support the weight of the complete installation. Exposure to the elements and surrounding hazards, along with vibration should also be taken into consideration when choosing the location.
2) Load the EPIRB, controls facing up, into the location seat, ensuring to carefully fold the antenna back behind the EPIRB. 3) Gently lower the HRU, this device also clamps the EPIRB in place. 4) Place the housing cover over the back, by placing the locating hole (on the side of the housing) over the clips. 5) Push and rotate the housing release knob into the locked position. Note: When replacing the EPIRB in the Float Free Housing please ensure that the unit is clean and dry.
Do not attach the lanyard to any part of the vessels superstructure or other part that will hinder the release of the EPIRB.
4: Operation WARNING USE ONLY IN SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER. MISUSE MAY RESULT IN A SEVERE PENALTY. The EPIRB is designed for best operation whilst floating in water. If used in other situations ensure that the EPIRB is placed in the open, clear of any cover and kept upright. Do not place the EPIRB close to large structures or under cover. In the case of abandoning ship, if possible, recover the EPIRB and tie to the survival craft, or person using the lanyard.
4.1.2: Releasing from a Bracket Press the Grey release key on the right hand side of the bracket and remove EPIRB. 4.1.3: Manually Operating the EPIRB 1) Break off the manual switch cover. BREAK COVER 2) Slide and hold the Green switch to the left, then slide the Red switch into the down position. The EPIRB will now be operational. The strobe lights will begin to flash at a rate of once every 2.5 seconds as soon as the unit is activated.
EPIRB Operational Indicators EPIRB Mode Green Indicator Red Indicator Initial EPIRB On for 1 second activation Acquiring GPS 1 Flash every 5 position * seconds GPS position Flash for 1 acquired * second 1 flash, with ** 121.5MHz Tx strobe light, every 2.5 seconds Flashed for 2 406MHz Tx seconds 406MHz Tx, with Flashed for 2 GPS position * seconds 406MHz Tx, Flashed for 2 without valid GPS seconds position * * ** SafeSea E100G only The 121.
4.3.2: De-activation from Automatic Operation If the EPIRB was automatically activated, by placing in water, remove from the water and dry. The EPIRB will automatically switch off after approximately 30 seconds.
5: False Alerts False alerts are a serious problem they cause valuable resources to be diverted away from real emergency situation. If a false alert is initiated, by any means, it is important to contact the nearest search and rescue authorities and inform them of the false alert. Report the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) EPIRB UIN. Date, time and duration. Cause of activation. Location when the alert was activated. Location at time of deactivation. If the EPIRB was activated by mistake then turn it off.
6: Maintenance 6.1: Self Test Mode WARNING TEST TRANSMISSIONS ON THE HOMER FREQUENCY OF 121.5MHz ARE LIMTED, BY THE INTERNATIONAL RADIO REGULATIONS, TO WITHIN THE FIRST FIVE MINUTES OF AN HOUR. It is recommended that the EPIRB is tested not more than once a month. The EPIRB self test mode can be initiated by rotating the Grey test switch clockwise and holding for 1 second, until the indicator begins to rapidly flash Green. The test switch should be released once the indicator begins to flash Green.
The series of Green indicator flashes show how many hours use the EPIRB has undergone. The series of Red indicator flashes show the failure mode. Green Indicator Flashes No of Hours No of Flashes Use 0 to 1 Flash 1hr 59min 2hrs to 2 Flashes 3hrs 59min 4 hrs to 3 Flashes 5hrs 59min 6hrs to 4 Flashes 7hrs 59min 8hrs to 5 Flashes 9hrs 59min 6 Flashes 10hrs + Red Indicator Flashes No of Mode of Flashes Failure 121.
6.2: GNSS Self Test Mode WARNING TESTING THE GNSS RECEIVER IS LIMITED TO 5 TESTS OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE BATTERY. TESTING THE GNSS RECEIVER EXPENDS SIGNIFICANT AMOUNTS OF ENERGY FROM THE BATTERY PACK AND MAY TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES TO COMPLETE. THIS TEST MUST ONLY BE PERFORMED WHERE THE EPIRB HAS A CLEAR AND UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE SKY. THIS IS REQUIRED TO ALLOW THE GNSS RECEIVER TO ACQUIRE A SIGNAL FROM SUFFICIENT SATELLITES TO ALLOW IT TO DETERMINE A POSITION.
If the GNSS self test is initiated and the EPIRB has already performed 5 GNSS self tests, the indicator will flash Red for 5 seconds and then power down. If the Grey test key is held on after the indicator has finished flashing Red, it will then begin to rapidly flash between Red and Green to indicate that the EPIRB power is being held on and is needlessly draining the battery reserves.
6.4: Battery Installation / Replacement The EPIRB is supplied with a non-hazardous 9V Lithium battery pack. It is recommended that this pack be replaced every 5 years; assuming that the EPIRB has not been used for any emergency use. The expiry date for the battery will be marked on the battery itself. If this date has been reached then the battery must be replaced to ensure correct operating life of the EPIRB during an emergency situation.
2) Push the HRU down, against the spring and remove the locking pin, carefully remove the HRU from the spring. 3) With the new HRU locate the two retaining ridges (at the bottom of the HRU) on to the spring. 4) Carefully push down on the HRU, against the spring. Have the locking pin ready, with the retaining flange (the flat surface) pointing down. 5) Push the locking pin fully home, the HRU is now ready to load the EPIRB into the housing. 6.
The battery packs used with this EPIRB are classed as non-hazardous under IATA Hazardous Transport Regulation. • Batteries should be shipped as category 3090, packing instruction 968: part 1. • EPIRBs with batteries should be shipped as category 3091, packing instruction 969: part 1. (The battery should be removed from the EPIRB before packing, but can be in the same box.
7: Technical Information 7.1: System Overview The COSPAS/SARSAT system utilises two satellite arrays to provide distress alert and location data to search and rescue authorities. GEOSAR – Geostationary Earth Orbit LEOSAR – Low-altitude Earth Orbit The GEOSAR system can provide near immediate alerting within the coverage of the receiving satellite. The LEOSAR system provides coverage of the polar region – beyond the range of the GEOSAR system.
7.3: Technical Specification 406 MHz Transmitter Frequency 406.037 MHz ±1KHz Output Power 5W Typical Modulation Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk (16K0G1D) Encoding Biphase L Duration 520mS Frequency Stability Rate 2 parts per billion / 100mS 400 bps 121.5 MHz Transmitter Frequency 121.
