PLB3 USER MANUAL
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912S-03718 v01.00
14/11/2022
1.4
Introduction
The rescueME range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically designed
for compact size and ease of operation. Primarily designed for use when permanently attached
to a Personal Floatation Device, in the event that you fall overboard, the PLB3 is intended to alert
your vessel and plot your location on a suitable AIS equipped chart plotter on other vessels within
VHF radio range. At the same time the PLB3 will alert the 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat satellite global
emergency system. Equipped with the latest RLS technology, in the event of activation, the PLB3 will
indicate that the emergency signal has been received via the satellite system and passed to land
based Mission Control Centres to initiate appropriate rescue services. When used on land the AIS is
restricted use in conjunction with the 406MHz distress transmission.
The Galileo Return Link Service allows people in distress to receive automatic
acknowledgement that their signal has been received.
1.5
Exposure to RF Energy
This product has been evaluated for compliance with the FCC RF exposure limits given in CFR 47 part
1.307(b) at a distance of greater than 5cm and complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada).
1.6
Warnings
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Take great care to keep well clear of eyes and face as the antenna will be released very
quickly. Keep at least 30cm (12”) clear to avoid possible injury.
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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.
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The battery in your PLB3 should be replaced immediately if it has been activated, or if
the test indicator shows the battery as “used”, or if the expiry date marked on the unit
has been exceeded.
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Battery replacement must be carried out at an Ocean Signal authorised battery replace-
ment centre using manufacturer supplied battery components.
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THE PLB3 WILL NOT FLOAT without the floatation jacket and should be attached securely
to the life jacket when fitted. The PLB3 is not designed to be operated floating in water.
Hold clear of water when activated.
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This equipment is intended for emergency use only and it should not be used for routine
tracking of persons or property, including routine tracking of divers.
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Operate the PLB3 in open space rather than operating inside a life raft or under any
similar cover or canopy.
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If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life may be
reduced.
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It is a legal requirement to register your PLB3 with your National Authority.
