User manual

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6. Equipment Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Seasafe SSRX/01 Alarm and Tracking Receiver. Used in
conjunction with the Seasafe SSTX/01 Personal Transmitters, the Seasafe system represents a major
breakthrough in personal tracking and location technology.
Please remember that the Seasafe system is an Aid to rescue only and DOES NOT guarantee your
safety. This at all times remains the responsibility of the individual.
Before using the Seasafe system is important that you ensure the equipment complies with any or all
standards and regulations which may pertain to the prospective country/s in which you intend to use the
system.
The Seasafe system is a stand-alone and self-contained Alarm, Tracking & Location system. It operates
independently of traditional EPIRB satellite and International Emergency Frequency based systems.
Seasafe allows non-critical and critical situations to be responded to immediately at the time and place at
which they occur. The system is not reliant on a response from National or International Search & Rescue
Authorities.
The Seasafe system may be used in any marine or land-based pursuit whereby a person may become
lost, disorientated or in need of assistance.
Upon purchase, please be sure to complete warranty registration form at the back of this manual or the
on-line Product Warranty Registration at www.sea-safe.com.au
7. Equipment Specification
Frequency…………………..……………………..…….…………………….173.4875 MHz
Frequency Stability……..….………………………..………………………………..15 PPM
Dimensions……………………………………...…..…...256mm L x 130mm W x 60mm D
Weight (with batteries)…………………………..……………………...………..…+/- 850 g
Temperature Tolerance…………………………..………………...…..….-10º C to +55º C
Decode Sensitivity…………………………………..…………………..- 128 DBM nominal
Adjacent channel selectivity………….……………..……………………………..…..80 DB
Image and Spurious responses………………………..…….……………………..…-80DB
Spurious Radiation………………………………………..…….………………….< 57 DBM
Power………12 VDC via 5 x internal1.2V NiMH AA 2300 mAH rechargeable batteries
‘C-Tick’ compliance registration number…………………………………...……… N15546
Australia / New Zealand Compliance………...................................................AS 4268.2
European CE conformance……………………………………………………….1999/5/EC
8. Installation (To be carried out by a qualified Marine or
Automotive Electrician only)
a. Receiver
The Seasafe Receiver may be operated either in-hand (portably) or via
the dash-mount cradle. If using the cradle, you should select a position on the vessel where the receiver
will be clearly visible to the skipper, protected from direct sunlight (if possible) and protected from direct
exposure to moisture (rain, spray, breaking waves etc). The cradle should be attached to the vessel dash-
board or bulk head via two self tapping screws (preferably stainless steel). Two appropriate sized holes
should be drilled and the cradle attached by the use of the two self-tapping screws. Once the cradle has
been attached to the vessel, the receiver can be slid into position. The receiver can be removed from the
cradle at any time and either operated in-hand or even removed from the vessel for portable operation. If
the receiver is to be used outside of the cradle, ensure that the omni-directional antenna is plugged into
the receiver in order for the device to receive emergency transmitter signals. The only time the omni-
directional antenna should be unplugged is when an alarm has been received and the directional-antenna
has been plugged into the unit in order to “search’ for the source of the alarm. When a search has been