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“The Screamer” Autotether Wireless Man Overboard 

Alarm System 

Operation 

All  directions  outlined  above  for  the  Standard  Wireless  Lanyard  System 

apply to the Alarm System.  The exceptions are: 

 

There is no kill switch clip.   

 

All FOBs have the same function.   

 

There is no function for FOB Dipswitch 2 or 3.  FOB dipswitch 4 
functions by changing channels in the alarm system.   

 

Operation (page 13) see below for the alarm operation.   

 

Alarms  and  Faults  function  is  different  with  the  alarm  system, 
please see instructions below for  

 

The  audible  alarm  is  pulsating  and  much  louder  (105  dB)  than 
the wireless lanyard system. 

 

Once your AUTOTETHER

TM 

Alarm System is installed, turned on and 

tested, it’s ready for operation.  

Scenario # 1

 – You are alone on the motorboat or sailboat and towing 

a dinghy and getting ready to get underway.  AUTOTETHER

TM

 is ON and 

a FOB has been placed in the dinghy.  The Host has registered the FOB, 
all system indicators are flashing GREEN.  Your dinghy breaks loose. 

When  the  FOB  in  the  dinghy  goes  beyond  approximately  150  feet  the 

AUTOTETHER

TM

 alarm sounds. 

You turn your boat around and go pick up your dinghy.  Press the RESET 

button  to  silence  the  alarm.    Once  reattached  to  your  boat  press  the 
POWER button to re-initialize the system and register your FOB. 

Scenario  #  2

  –  You  are  enjoying  a  day  or  evening  of  sailing  with 

several passengers.  You are all wearing your AUTOTETHER

TM

 FOBs and 

the system is flashing GREEN.  One of your passengers falls overboard.   
As  soon  as  the  AUTOTETHER

TM

  FOB  is  submerged  the  AUTOTETHER

TM

 

alarm sounds and lights go steady red.  You press the RESET button to 

silence  the  alarm.  You  maneuver  to  pick  up  your  passenger,  who  is 
wearing a USCG approved flotation device. 

While  you  are  maneuvering  to  pick  up  your  passenger  you  notice  that 

one of the FOB Signal LEDs is RED – it belongs to the passenger who fell 
overboard.    Everyone  else  in  the  boat  is  still  being  monitored  by 

AUTOTETHER

TM

.  You pick up your overboard passenger and,  once the 

passenger  is  safely  aboard,  you  press  the  Host  POWER  button  to  re-

Summary of Contents for Wireless Lanyard Standard System

Page 1: ...B3 Chester CT 06412 Phone 888 593 4181 Fax 860 526 9886 Email info autotether com www autotether com TM US Patent 7201619 Revised December 2010 Information found in this document is subject to change...

Page 2: ...3 Getting Started 4 System Test 7 System Distance Check 8 Controls Indicators 8 FOBs and Settings 10 Clip Identification Installation 13 Operation 16 Operation Detailed Outline 17 Alarm System 19 Trou...

Page 3: ...e following components 1 Transmitter Receiver Host with attached ignition switch clip 1 yellow Personal Sensor FOB for the operator 9 AAA Heavy Duty Batteries 1 Alcohol Cleaning Packet The Screamer Wi...

Page 4: ...the vessel from the water The distance at which the signal is diminished may depend on obstructions other electromagnetic signals or other environmental conditions Do not shield or cover the Fob with...

Page 5: ...nly allowing the operator to respond quickly and pick up the passenger In addition if an active and registered FOB goes beyond the Host detectable range typically 50 to 200 feet the appropriate FOB al...

Page 6: ...rly positioned Remove batteries if unit will be in storage for more than 3 months Mounting the Host Unit Locate a flat surface within 12 inches of your vessel s emergency stop kill switch Make certain...

Page 7: ...l automatically initiate a system check battery test and searches for active FOBs o Host POWER light flashes GREEN HOST batteries are good o Host RESET light flashes AMBER the system is searching for...

Page 8: ...Press the RESET button on the Host to silence the alarm Re engage the actuator clip on the Kill Switch If more than 3 minutes elapses while the FOB and Host are in alarm mode the FOB will turn itself...

Page 9: ...rm mode is activated This procedure checks the range feature of the system Radio signals are subject to interference by objects and various types of materials For this reason some variance in distance...

Page 10: ...has no effect NOTE LED Flash times indicate cycle time On time is always 0 5s RESET Button LED o Host searching for FOBs LED Flashing AMBER 2 sec o Alarm activated LED Flashing RED 1 sec o In all othe...

Page 11: ...goes out of range or the signal to the Host is interrupted the LED will change to Steady GREEN until the FOB is re registered with the Host If no Host is found after 3 minutes FOB will turn itself OFF...

Page 12: ...s and begin communication at the time slot indicated by its FOB_ID FOB will communicate with the host every 0 5s If it misses 2 communications with the host it will wait for new synchronization from t...

Page 13: ...Bs channels are pre set at the factory In the rare occasion that two AUTOTETHERTM with the same frequency are operating in close proximity to each other radio interference can occur and the units will...

Page 14: ...You will see 2 tabs on the end of the actuator Align the 2 tabs with the 2 slots in the clip and push the clip onto the actuator Be sure you hear it snap into position see DIA 1 5 Once the clip is in...

Page 15: ...tor as shown in image 1b 3 Position hole in mercury clip over toggle on kill switch then push up to place toggle in up position or on 4 Installation is completed Using the clip removal tools 1 Place w...

Page 16: ...d to attach your existing red lanyard This can provide an extra measure of security should you decide to use it this way To use it 1 Attach the spring clip provided to the end of the red lanyard then...

Page 17: ...ster your FOB Scenario 2 You are enjoying a day of boating with three passengers You are all wearing your AUTOTETHERTM FOBs and the system is flashing GREEN One of your passengers falls overboard As s...

Page 18: ...s from the FOB it will set itself into ALARM mode If the host gets an emergency alarm request from the FOB it will set itself into ALARM mode CHARGE ACTUATOR HARDWARE SELFTEST The host will monitor th...

Page 19: ...n the appropriate alarm mode again if a second FOB is lost BATTERY FAULT Host or Fob POWER LED blinks Red for unit with bad battery buzzer chirps 1sec on 0 5sec off Operation otherwise normal CHARGE A...

Page 20: ...dicators are flashing GREEN Your dinghy breaks loose When the FOB in the dinghy goes beyond approximately 150 feet the AUTOTETHERTM alarm sounds You turn your boat around and go pick up your dinghy Pr...

Page 21: ...CC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may c...

Page 22: ...ny conversion kits subassemblies or any configuration not sold by Autotether C improperly installed D serviced or repaired by someone other than an authorized Autotether service personal for a defect...

Page 23: ...ce of original purchase directly from Autotether Inc is required for the money back guarantee thirty days of the Autotether product This money back guarantee does not apply to customers who purchased...

Page 24: ...rpose Call customer service toll free at 888 593 4181 to obtain a Return Authorization Number RAN Remove the batteries from the units and pack the product with the batteries carefully preferably in it...

Page 25: ...us using our toll free number or through email We look forward to hearing from you Autotether Inc 3 Inspiration Lane Unit B3 Chester CT 06412 Phone 888 593 4181 Fax 860 526 9886 Email info autotether...

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