SIMRAD SA50
Search and Rescue Transponder
(
SART
)
M A X I M I Z I N G Y O U R P E R F O R M A N C E A T S E A
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2. Activating the
SART
In the event of an emergency remove the
SART
from its bracket and
(
1
)
flip the black plastic
tab from left (LOCK) to right (UNLOCK).
(
2
) To activate the
SART
remove the pin by
pulling it downward.
Fig. 1.1 - The
SIMRAD SA50
Search and Rescue Transponder (
SART
)
Use back clip
to attach to
mounting
bracket
1
2
The
SIMRAD SA50
Search & Rescue
Transponder (
SART
) is a slim and light-
weight emergency transponder, which can
be deployed within minutes. The
SA50
can
be both manually or automatically activ-
ated.
1. Installation
Using the supplied bulkhead bracket,
mount the
SART
in a suitable and
protected location, where it can be easily
reached in the event of an emergency. The
SART
will simply clip onto the bracket
provided.
The
SART
may also be pre-packed in the
life raft, in which case the manufacturer will
provide mounting instructions for use when
the life raft is inflated.
IMPORTANT!
The
SA50
must not be installed within
the main beam of the ship
’
s radar. A
compass-safe distance of at least 1m
(3 ft) must be observed.
Mounting bracket
Fig. 2.1 - Activating the
SART
