Ocean Reef GSM Cube 3, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...ophone 8 Procedure for the assembling of a PTT D mic microphone 9 Installing the battery 9 Checking before use 11 Functioning of the GSM CUBE with the ALPHA PRO X DIVERS 12 Functioning of the GSM CUBE with the VHF system 13 Instructions for underwater communication 14 Precautions 15 Warranty 17 Troubleshooting 18 ...

Page 4: ...e user A NOTE is used to emphasize important points tips and reminders RWARNINGNING WARNING Continue to breathe while surfacing from a dive even if you are listening to the communications unit Lung expansion injuries may result if you ascend while holding your breath DO NOT STOP BREATHING WHILE SURFACING FROM A DIVE If you are going to speak while diving you should take in a larger than normal bre...

Page 5: ... is capable of communicating with other wireless underwater units such as the OCEAN REEF GSM GSM DC GSM G POWER GSM G POWER SL M105 and M100 By pressing the button of the PTT the unit is transmitting on channel 1 of ultrasonic frequency channel 1 31 768 kHz The GSM CUBE can be connected to a VHF radio see page 13 through the waterproof carrying bag and other relevant connectors and interfaces The ...

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Page 7: ...nd of the black rotating support The left middle strap of the octopus strap must be positioned over the rotating support Attach the NACSTM to the mask by positioning the holes of the transparent part over the black buttons of the clamping band and pressing These buttons are the same ones that hold the protective shield when the mask is not in use Make sure the protective shield is removed prior to...

Page 8: ...fitted with a membrane that is designed to handle pressure of more than 14 7 PSI If the membrane ruptures the microphone will flood causing transmission to cease Remember the Neptune masks are designed to operate under balanced pressure If the mask is removed underwater the microphone WILL NOT suffer any damage However continuing to dive WITHOUT the mask sealed on the face the microphone may be da...

Page 9: ...t does not interfere with the diver s lips or the pressure compensation bracket Installing the battery GSM CUBE when used via wireless works with a conventional 9V alkaline battery Do not use manganese batteries 1 Unscrew the two screws on the cover and remove the cover and cap with its O ring 2 Remove the dead battery from the main compartment 3 Install a new battery in the compartment making sur...

Page 10: ... in position position the cover and screw the two screws in place until they are tight Do not over tighten the screws A screwdriver for GSM CUBE assembling disassembling is provided in the com unit package If the CUBE is not going to be used for a while the battery should be removed The cap must be stored in the battery compartment This will ensure that the unit will work properly for a longer per...

Page 11: ...ker Try to bring the antenna transducer near the antenna on a Digital M105 unit or the antenna on a GSM unit about 5 cm 2 inches keeping your fingers on the On Off contacts You should also be able to hear the communication when the unit is not immersed in water Begin speaking while holding the button down Any units near your CUBE should pick up your voice Put on a full face mask so that it seals p...

Page 12: ...reless your communication will continue to function and you will be able to communicate via cable too Keeping the PTT button pressed you will be able to speak wireless and via cable at the same time without pressing the PTT button you will talk only to the surface via cable Receiving mode will always be simultaneous If the battery of your CUBE has run down or you are not using the battery you will...

Page 13: ...ommunication requirements It is mainly dedicated to Rescue Team Divers and was developed thanks to the collaboration with the Italian Red Cross The unit is comprised of a complete GSM standard hardwired to a specially modified waterproof radio carrying bag in which a number of different models of VHF radios may be inserted and interfaced It is necessary to specify the kind of radio used and OCEAN ...

Page 14: ...ng power When using the unit in swimming pools or in highly oxygenated water coat your antenna with silicone lubricant This will make it more difficult for the air bubbles to adhere to it Obstacles such as rocks may reduce your communication range When exhaling reduce the emission of bubbles as far as possible WITHOUT STOPPING EXHALING WHEN SURFACING Bubbles cause noise or ultrasonic base signals ...

Page 15: ...e 9V alkaline batteries Install them in the battery housing ensuring that they are of the correct charge and polarity Do not activate the polarity circuit using metal wires or pieces of metal Make sure there is no dirt debris or water in any part of the unit especially in the battery housing or under the O ring If any dirt debris or water is found remove it When replacing the battery check the O r...

Page 16: ...n the microphone contacts and check the integrity of the hydrophobic membrane and the case If the microphone is flooded it CANNOT be recovered and must be replaced Do not touch the hydrophobic membrane with any sharp objects that may damage it ...

Page 17: ...ust be returned to the outlet from which it was bought along with the warranty card The cost of transport is to be prepaid by the customer 2 Even during the guarantee period this guarantee shall not be valid where Damage was caused by incorrect handling or carelessness Damage was caused by the unit falling after it was purchased Damage caused by fire earthquake floods lightning or other natural di...

Page 18: ... fresh water leave to dry Lubricate the O ring Clean Contacts Insert new battery Battery compartment flooded O ring dirty incorrectly positioned or broken Clean the O ring lubricate With silicone lubricant If broken replace Proceed as per previous point Cap broken Replace the cap Seating for cover screws broken Send for servicing The unit switches on and receives but does not transmit both ways Mi...

Page 19: ...orking Try another transmission unit Speaker or internal components defective Send for servicing The unit does not receive via cable Broken cable Send for servicing Surface unit out of power Recharge surface unit The unit transmits continually via wireless Call button defective Send for servicing ...

Page 20: ...ova Italia Phone 39 010 6598 611 Fax 39 010 6598 622 e mail ocean reef oceanreefgroup com OCEAN REEF Inc 1699 La Costa Meadows Dr Suite 101 San Marcos CA 92078 Phone 1 760 744 9430 Fax 1 760 744 9525 OCEAN REEF on the Internet http www oceanreefgroup com OCEAN REEF 2008 ...