Ocean Signal rescureME MOB1 User Manual - page 12
MOB1 USER MANUAL
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Part No 912S-01365
6.
TESTING
Routine testing of your MOB1 is recommended to ensure it is in good working order if
needed, but please follow the guidance notes below on the frequency that tests should be
carried out. Please remember that each test will reduce the battery capacity slightly and
reduce the operation time of your MOB1 during an emergency.
6.1
Beacon test
To test your MOB1 is functioning correctly, press and hold the TEST key for one second.
The red LED will start flashing, indicating test mode is activated. The switch may now be
released. After a short pause, the indicator LED will flash green or amber to show a pass
or red to show fail status. The strobe will flash and then the unit will automatically turn off.
The number of green/amber flashes in each group indicates the number of hours the
battery has been used for as shown in the table below.
Green / Amber
Indicator.
Changes to Amber
after 1 hour of use
Red
indicator
status
No of
Flashes
No of
Hours Used
Type of
Failure
Passed
1
Fail
2
3
4
5
6
It is recommended to test your MSLD once a
month.
The amber test result indicates the battery has
been used for over one hour or the allowed
number of tests has been exceeded. The MSLD
will still operate normally in distress, but the
battery should be replaced to ensure the full
operating life when your MSLD is needed.
6.2
DSC transmission test
To initiate a DSC test transmission, press and hold the TEST key. The red LED will start
flashing, then after five seconds become steady. Release the ON key. After a short delay
the test results will be indicated by the LED flashing Green or Red, plus a single flash of
the strobe light.
6.3
AIS transmission test
To initiate an AIS transmission test with GPS, press and hold the TEST key. The RED LED
will start flashing and then become steady after five seconds. After a further five seconds,
the LED will start flashing slowly. Release the TEST key. The LED will give a long red
flash followed by a short green flash until GPS lock is achieved. The test results will be
indicated by the LED flashing Green or Red, plus a single flash of the strobe light. The
message “MOB TEST” will be displayed on a suitable AIS display.