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- Page 1 PLB1 PLB1 PLB1 PLB1...
- Page 2 The technical data, information and illustrations contained in this manual were believed to be correct at the time of print. Ocean Signal Ltd reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process.
- Page 3 PLB1 USER MANUAL IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY USE ONLY IN CASE OF GRAVE OR IMMINENT DANGER • PULL THE ANTENNA OUT FROM THE BODY TO ITS FULL EXTENT USING THE BLACK TAB.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PLB1 USER MANUAL Contents GENERAL ........................... 5 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy ..............5 Warnings ........................5 Model designators ...................... 5 Registration ........................ 5 PLB1 OVERVIEW ........................6 False Alerts..........................6 Operation............................ 7 Activation ........................7 Deactivation ........................ 7 Maintenance and Troubleshooting.................... -
Page 5: General
Model designators Model designators The Ocean Signal PLB is available in two variants. The rescueME PLB1 has a GPS receiver built in for maximum position accuracy. The rescueME PLB2 is a version without the GPS receiver. This manual covers both variants, but section 5.1.2 and 7.1.2 and other references to the GPS do not apply to the PLB2. -
Page 6: Plb1 Overview
PLB1 USER MANUAL 2. 2. 2. 2. PLB1 OVERVIEW PLB1 OVERVIEW PLB1 PLB1 OVERVIEW OVERVIEW Antenna rewind knob Antenna pull grip Strobe light Indicator LED ON Key (Under Flap) Lift up flap T T T T EST EST Key(Under Flap) Lanyard fixing (on rear of case) 3. -
Page 7: Operation
OPERATION OPERATION Ensure that your PLB1 is always fitted with an unused battery that is within the marked expiry date. Failure to do so may result in reduced operating time is used in a real emergency. Please observe the recommendations on testing in section 5. -
Page 8: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Beacon test Beacon test Beacon test Beacon test To test your PLB1 is functioning correctly, press and hold the TEST TEST TEST TEST key for one second. The red LED will come on to indicate the switch is depressed, followed by the red LED flashing rapidly. -
Page 9: Gps Test
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. -
Page 10: Appendix
There are a minimum of 24 satellites orbiting the Earth providing accurate position, velocity and time information. The PLB1 PLB has a built in 66 channel GPS receiver and antenna allowing reception of this positional data. The received position is then coded into the PLB emergency transmission thus enabling search and rescue teams to narrow the search area and increase the effectiveness of the rescue operation. -
Page 11: Specifications
PLB1 USER MANUAL Specifications Specifications Specifications Specifications 406MHz Transmitter 406MH z Transmitter 406MH 406MH z Transmitter z Transmitter Frequency ......................406.040 MHz ±1KHz Output Power ........................5W Typical Modulation ....................Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk ............................(16K0G1D) Encoding ..........................Biphase L Rate............................400 bps 121.5MHz Transmitter 121.5MHz Transmitter... -
Page 12: Approvals
1999/5/CE Spanish Spanish Por medio de la presente Ocean Signal Ltd declara que el PLB cumple con Spanish Spanish los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Portuguese Portuguese Ocean Signal Ltd declara que este PLB está... -
Page 13: Country Of Intended Use (Eu Requirement)
PLB1 USER MANUAL 7.4.2 7.4.2 Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) 7.4.2 7.4.2 Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Country of Intended Use (EU requirement) Austria Germany Netherlands Belgium Greece Poland Bulgaria Hungary... -
Page 14: Limited Warranty
7 years from the date of purchase and in accordance with the following conditions. Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace faulty product free of charge including return carriage to the owner. Proof of purchase shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchaser. - Page 15 PLB1 USER MANUAL Version 00.20 14/03/2013...