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SR500

 

User Manual

MAINTENANCE

Routine Checks and Cleaning 

It is recommended that routine checks are performed to verify that the battery expiry date has not passed, that there is 
no damage to the device, the wall mounting bracket, the carry bag, the extension pole or the buoyant lanyard. Clean the 
SR500 using only fresh water then wipe it dry with a soft cloth.

Note:

Do not use chemicals to clean the SR500 or the accessories.

Red Protection Cover Replacement 

The SR500 red protection cover is broken when the device is activated. The SR500 is a single use device. Replacement of 
the red protection cover must be performed by an approved service agent.

Battery Replacement 

The battery needs to be replaced every six years, when the expiry date is passed or when the SR500 has been activated. 
Check the battery expiry date regularly to ensure the device is working properly. 
Lithium batteries require special disposal procedures. Please contact your approved service agent to replace your battery.

 

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

IEC 61097-14 Ed.1 (2010)
IEC 60945 Ed. 4 (2002) incl. Corrigendum 1 (2008) 
IMO Resolution MSC.246 (83)
ITU-R M.1371-5 (2014)

VHF TRANSMITTER

Operating Frequency

AIS 1, 161.975MHz
AIS 2, 162.025MHz

Data Rate

9,600 bps

Bandwidth

25 KHz

Power Output

1W EIRP

AIS Message Type

Message 1, Message 14

Modulation

GMSK

Antenna

Integrated by PCB

GPS RECEIVER

Receiving Channels

48 Channels

Acquisition Sensitivity

(-)159 dBm

Tracking Sensitivity

(-)159 dBm

Position Accuracy

< 2.5 m Autonomous & SBAS

Summary of Contents for AIS SART

Page 1: ...I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L AIS SART SR500 Rescue Beacon ...

Page 2: ...NCY PROCEDURE 2 Deployment Process 2 Activation Process 3 Emergency Mounting Process 3 DEACTIVATION PROCESS 4 SELF TEST 5 MAINTENANCE 6 Routine Checks and Cleaning 6 Red Protection Cover Replacement 6 Battery Replacement 6 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 6 DIMENSIONS 7 ...

Page 3: ...x20 Figure 2 1 Standard package 1 PLOMO 5 2 Carry Bag 3 1M Exten with bott 4 Wall Mou 5 10M buo 6 Screw M4 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 3 8 1 2 PLOMO 500 Overview AMEC has launched newly AIS SART PLOMO 500 which builds in the latest technology of GPS receiver sophisticated power saving circuits design lighter weight and easier installation and operation Besides PLOMO 500 provides the most user friendl...

Page 4: ... 1 1 Deployment Process Step 1 Lift Carry Bag out of bracket on the wall Step 2 Bring Carry Bag and jump into a Life Boat Step 3 Open Carry Bag and take AIS SART Extension Pole and buoyant lanyard out Step 4 Connect and rotate extension pole into PLOMO 500 Step 5 Remove the bottom cover and extend pole up to 1 Meter 11 3 OPERATION 3 1 Emergency There are three major steps Deployment Active and Mou...

Page 5: ...fety Related Message with the latest GPS fixed position every 1 minute The anti tamper cap cannot be replaced once removed Emergency Mounting Process There are two methods that can be used to mount the SR500 in an emergency To mount the SR500 using emergency mounting method 1 1 Release the buoyant lanyard from the top of the SR500 2 Position and fix the SR500 inside the life boat at a minimum heig...

Page 6: ...n PLOMO 500 at the top of Life Boat Step 2 Find the doorway entrance and locate the pole in vertical position at Life Boat Note Tying the buoyant lanyard between the device and the life boat can prevent losing the device accidentally Keep the device at least one metre above sea level to allow efficient operation Deactivation Process To deactivate the SR500 1 Press and hold the TEST button for thre...

Page 7: ...f the sky to maximise GNSS position acquisition To begin the self test press and hold the TEST button for three seconds The LED flashes green or amber The LED should flash green within two minutes of the GPS GNSS position being fixed If it takes longer than five minutes for the LED to flash green the position may not be fixed Move to a new location that has a clearer view of the sky to obtain a be...

Page 8: ...Battery Replacement The battery needs to be replaced every six years when the expiry date is passed or when the SR500 has been activated Check the battery expiry date regularly to ensure the device is working properly Lithium batteries require special disposal procedures Please contact your approved service agent to replace your battery PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS APPLICABLE STANDARDS IEC 61097 14 Ed 1...

Page 9: ...nish Highly Visible Yellow Compass Safe Distance Standard Magnetic 0 60m Steering Magnetic 0 40m PHYSICAL Max Diameter Main Body 70 mm Length Main Body 300 mm Weight Main Body 283 g Battery Included Length Pole 1050 mm Extended Weight Pole 300 g Weight Storage Package 1 08 kg DIMENSIONS SR500 Front View 5 2 Dimensions PLOMO 500 Front View Figure 5 2 1 PLOMO 500 front view PLOMO 500 Side View SR500...

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Page 12: ...144 1 Part Number 311140 Head Office 17 Gibbon Road Winston Hills NSW 2153 Australia T 61 02 8867 6000 New Zealand PO Box 58446 Botany Auckland 2163 NZ T 64 09 274 0955 Email enquiries gme net au gme net au GME Pty Ltd ...

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