ACR Electronics ResQLink AIS, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual U S E R M A N U A L PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON WITH AIS TECHNOLOGY ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ...lectronics reserve the right to change specifications and other information contained in this manual as part of our continual improvement process No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form electronic or otherwise without the prior permission of ACR Electronics No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual ...

Page 3: ...o avoid possible injury Following activation ensure the antenna is fully released and the unit has the best possible view of the sky for optimal performance If the strobe light does not start flashing manually switch the ResQLink AIS on by pressing the ON Key Always turn off the ResQLink AIS immediately after you have been rescued to avoid interference with other users To turn off the beacon press...

Page 4: ...2 2 7 False Alerts 12 3 TESTING 12 3 1 Functional test 13 3 2 GNSS Test 14 4 BEACON REGISTRATION 15 4 1 Advice to owners of Personal Locator Beacons PLBs 15 4 2 Country Specific Registration information 15 5 LIFE JACKET INSTALLATION 16 5 1 Remove the Activation Slider 17 5 2 Securing the Activation System 17 5 3 Attach the tape to the Activation Slider 18 5 4 Insert the Activation Slider 19 5 5 At...

Page 5: ...free of charge global service available to Cospas Sarsat RLS compatible beacons The RLS feature is an indication on the PLB3 that confirms to the User that the distress signal from the PLB3 has been localised by the Cospas Sarsat system and is being sent to the SAR authorities It does NOT mean that a search and rescue mission has been launched but only confirms that the distress alert has been rec...

Page 6: ...ear of eyes and face as the antenna will be released very quickly Keep at least 30cm 12 clear to avoid possible injury Contains Lithium batteries store between 30 C 22ºF to 70 C 158ºF DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE THE BATTERIES YOURSELF unauthorised opening and battery replacement may put your life at risk do not short circuit incinerate or recharge The battery in your ResQLink AIS should be replaced ...

Page 7: ...at s in the box 1 ResQLink AIS 2 Belt Webbing attachment bracket 3 Oral Tube attachment bracket 4 Activation Tape 5 Antenna Rewind Tool 6 Attachment Lanyard 7 Activation Slider Armed Cover 8 Product Documentation and Quick Start Guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 8: ...ion NFC tech nology allows communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4cm 1 5 or less The benefit of using NFC in the ResQLink AIS is that the power used for communication comes from the mobile device and not the beacon The ACR Electronics mobile App allow a user to access the ResQLink AIS and see the programmed details and the latest test results giving a clear indication of ...

Page 9: ...view 1 Antenna behind activation slide 2 Activation Slide 3 Arming Slide shown in safe position 4 ON Key for manual activation 5 Strobe and Indicator LED 6 TEST OFF Key 7 Arming Slide in armed position ResQLink AIS Controls shown in activated condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...

Page 10: ...islodged from the jacket s oral tube it should be repositioned 2 1 Activation when installed in a life jacket When correctly packed in a life jacket the ResQLink AIS will activate when the life jacket inflates Should the life jacket fail to fully inflate it may be necessary to assist the Activation Slide by pulling on the Activation Tape to fully release the Activation Slide 2 2 Manual activation ...

Page 11: ...121MHz Reply received x1 Every 2 5 s 2 3 2 LED Indications for units configured with non RLS Protocol LED When Transmit GNSS x1 Every 5 s Searching x3 Once Fix acquired x5 At transmit 406MHz No Fix x5 At transmit 406MHz Fix acquired x8 At transmit AIS No Fix x8 At transmit AIS Fix acquired x1 Every 2 5 s 121MHz x1 Every 2 5 s The AIS transmissions will show as 8 flashes 1 every 2 seconds as a sequ...

Page 12: ...cidentally activated it should be immediately turned off If active for more than 30 seconds the nearest Coast Guard Centre or Rescue Coordination Centre should be contacted to explain that the ResQLink AIS has been activated in error and there is no follow up rescue actions required See inside the back cover for information required in the event of a false activation If appro priate make a call on...

Page 13: ...ns for units configured with non RLS Protocol No of Flashes Functional Test Pass Fail 1 0 to 59min 1hr to 1hr 59min 121 5MHz homer 2 2hrs to 3hrs 59min 406MHz power 3 4hrs to 5hrs 59min AIS signal 4 6hrs to 7hrs 59min AIS Power 5 8hrs to 9hrs 59min Battery failure 6 10hrs No GNSS Because this test transmits a short burst on the aircraft distress frequency of 121 5MHz please only carry out this tes...

Page 14: ...d by long red followed by a number of green LED flashes and an unsuccessful test will be indicated by a number of red LED flashes The number of flashes indicates the number of GNSS tests remaining e g 7 flashes 7 tests remaining The test result flashes will be repeated after 2 seconds If there are 10 or more tests remaining then the LED will flash 10 times only repeated The ResQLink AIS has the ca...

Page 15: ...gistration card This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners Some national authorities require periodic renewal It is the owner s responsibility to ensure registration details are current and valid 4 2 Country Specific Registration information USA NOAA Sarsat USMCC NSOF E SPO53 1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring MD 20910 Fax 1 301 8174565 Tel 1 301 8174515 1 888 2127283 Email beacon registrati...

Page 16: ...ladder is permanently attached to the cover please see the separate instruction sheet available from the ACR Electronics website Once completed the installation should be tested to ensure correct activation takes place Refer to the life jacket manufacturer for the manual inflation process The ResQLink AIS is activated when the activation slider is pulled from the front of the device by the tension...

Page 17: ...nd face as the antenna will be released very quickly Keep at least 30cm 12 clear to avoid possible injury Slide the red arming tab down Slide the grey slide sideways off the unit Turn off the ResQLink AIS by pressing the TEST OFF Key until the LED flashes red twice and release 5 2 Securing the Activation System 1 To prevent accidental loss use the provided length of cord to tether the Antenna Rewi...

Page 18: ... to the Activation Slider 1 Pass the Activation Tape down through the inner slot in the Activation Slider 2 Pass the Activation Tape up through the outer slot in the Activation Slider 3 Pull the tape through the slider to leave approximately 5cm 2 free at the end 4 Pass the other end of the Activation Tape across the underside of the Activation Slider and pull tight to trap the tape to the slider ...

Page 19: ...rough the hole in the top of the ResQLink AIS and place over the antenna just behind the end cap 3 Rotate the tool anticlockwise until fully wound Hold the tool keeping the antenna coiled Do not remove the tool until the slider is in place 4 Push the Activation Slider into place ensuring the tape lies flat between the slider and the ResQLink AIS 5 Release and remove the rewind tool to allow the an...

Page 20: ...Feed the tape into the rearmost slot in the side of the ResQLink AIS so that it emerges from the front slot 6 Loop the tape around and into the foremost slot on the side of the ResQLink AIS so that it emerges alongside the inserted tape 7 Pull approximately 25mm 1 of tape through the slots in the ResQLink AIS 8 Clip the ResQLink AIS into the Oral Tube bracket taking care not to trap any loose tape...

Page 21: ...protect the ResQLink AIS from accidental activation if the grey slide is knocked or otherwise moved under the life jacket cover After arming the ResQLink AIS fit the protective cover then clip the protective cover into the slots immediately adjacent to the arming slider Make sure that both sides of the cover are clipped in place Ensure the ResQLink AIS is securely tied to a fixed point on the life...

Page 22: ...the plastics to deteriorate Ensure the antenna is free to unwind Should the ResQLink AIS turn on during cleaning make sure it is turned off as quickly as possible by pressing and holding the TEST OFF Key until the LED flashes red twice and release 7 2 Batteries The ResQLink AIS contains Lithium iron batteries for long operating life The battery must be replaced either prior to the expiry date show...

Page 23: ...ered that the beacon has been decommissioned 7 4 Transport When shipping your ResQLink AIS the following guidance and regulations should be followed but you are advised to contact your nearest battery replacement centre or ACR Electronics prior to shipping as regulations may have changed Always pack your ResQLink AIS securely in a stout cardboard carton ACR Electronics advises that you keep the or...

Page 24: ... Light Strobe Light Type High Intensity LED Light Colour White Intensity 1 candela Flash Rate 20 30 per minute Infra Red Strobe Light Type IR LED Light Colour 850nm Intensity 7 5mW sr Flash Rate 20 30 per minute Battery Type Lithium Iron Disulfide Li FeS2 Operating lifetime 24hours 20ºC 4ºF Lithium Metal Weight for air transport 2g per battery Replacement Interval 6 years from date of manufacture ...

Page 25: ...the USA under CFR47 part 95K 7 6 2 Canada The ResQLink AIS is approved for use in Canada with AIS only under RSS287 7 6 3 European Declaration of Conformity Hereby ACR Electronics Inc declares that the radio equipment type ResQLink AIS is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU See www acrartex com products resqlink ais Country of Intended Use The Country of Intended Use table is an EU requirement...

Page 26: ...tronics or approved service dealers for any part material or accessory that is not manufactured by ACR Electronics the consumer will be covered by the guarantee warranty offered to ACR Electronics by the manufacturer or supplier of such a component for product which has not been fully paid for for any product supplied by ACR Electronics to a customer under an alternative warranty or commercial agr...

Page 27: ...or Rescue Coordina tion Centre to explain that the ResQLink AIS has been activated in error and there are no follow up rescue actions required Information required is the 15 digit HEX ID UIN shown above the date time duration and cause of activation the location at the time of de activation ATTACH YOUR REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS HERE FOR SAFE KEEPING ...

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