Ocean Signal PLB1 User Manual - page 9
rescueME PLB1 USER MANUAL
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Version 00.20 14/03/2013
5.2.1
5.2.1
5.2.1
5.2.1
GPS test
GPS test
GPS test
GPS test
To test the GPS function of your PLB press and hold the TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST key for ten seconds. Initially
the red LED will illuminate while the button is held and then start flashing. After ten
seconds the LED will change to a long red flash and a short green flash until either a fix is
obtained or the GPS test fails. A successful test will be indicated by the strobe flashing and
the green LED flashing. The number of green flashes indicates one more than the number
of GPS tests remaining. A failure is indicated by the red LED flashing. The test can be
ended by holding the TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST key down for five seconds.
Ensure that the PLB has a clear view of the sky when performing the GPS test.
Make sure the area marked ‘GPS antenna’ is not obstructed.
Do not test the GPS operation more than once a year as this will reduce the
operating time during an emergency. (The maximum number of GPS allowed is
limited to ten over the life of the battery. After ten tests the GPS test will fail to
activate)
6.
6.
6.
6.
BATTERIES
BATTERIES
BATTERIES
BATTERIES
The PLB1 contains Lithium batteries for long operating life. Your battery must be replaced
either after the expiry date or after the PLB has been activated, even if only for a short
period of time. Battery replacement must be done at an Ocean Signal authorised battery
replacement centre.
When shipping your PLB the following guidance and regulations should be followed, but
you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement centre or Ocean Signal prior
to shipping as regulations may have changed. The PLB1 battery contains <2g of lithium.
•
Always pack your PLB securely in a stout cardboard carton. Ocean Signal advises that
you keep the original packaging in case of return for service.
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For surface transport the PLB may be shipped ‘excepted’ under special provision 188.
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For air transport the PLB should be shipped as category UN3091 and packed under
IATA packing instruction 970 section II. If you are hand carrying your PLB on an aircraft
please contact you airline for advice.
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1
Disposal
Disposal
Disposal
Disposal
Care should be taken when disposing of your PLB when it is no longer required. It is
recommended to remove the battery from the PLB by removing the case lid. The case
screws are covered by the top label. Dispose of the battery in accordance with local waste
regulations. Please note that the PLB1 is not user serviceable and removing the lid will
invalidate the warranty.