easyRESCUE PRO Series User manual
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easyRESCUE
User Manual
English
Version 3.2
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Contents
1 Safety information............................................................. 7
2 Equipment delivered..........................................................9
3 Abstract ............................................................................ 10
3.1 AIS Function................................................................... 11
3.2 DSC Function..................................................................12
3.3 Homing Function.......................................................... 14
4 Functions ...........................................................................15
4.1 Device overview.............................................................15
4.2 LED Elements ................................................................ 16
4.2.1 LED „FLASH“........................................................... 16
4.2.2 LED „TEST“ ............................................................. 16
4.2.3 LED „ON“ / „DSC“ .................................................. 16
4.2.4 LED „GPS“................................................................17
4.3 Sliding Cover................................................................. 18
4.4 ON Mode (Alert)........................................................... 19
4.4.1 Overview Sent Signals ............................................ 19
4.4.1.1 AIS Emergency Signal..................................... 19
4.4.1.2 DSC Emergency Signal ................................... 19
4.4.1.3 Homing Signal ................................................ 19
4.4.2 Overview Triggering Functions .............................20
4.4.2.1 Manual Activation..........................................20
4.4.2.2 Activation via Water Contact .........................21
4.4.2.3 Activation through Magnetic Switch .............21
4.4.3 Deactivation ........................................................... 22
4.5 TEST Mode .................................................................... 22
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5 Installation Details ........................................................... 25
5.1 Life Vest ........................................................................ 25
5.2 Accessories .................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Belt clip ................................................................... 26
5.2.2 Telescopic Rod ........................................................ 27
5.2.3 Attachment to Life Raft.........................................28
5.2.4 Neoprene bag......................................................... 29
6 Programming of the MMSI for DSC Alerts......................30
6.1 Programming via App ...................................................31
6.2 Programming via DSC „Individual Call“...................... 36
6.3 Programming via Programming Station ..................... 37
7 Technical specification.....................................................38
7.1 AIS SART........................................................................38
7.2 DSC MOB (supplemental to 7.1) ...................................40
7.3 HOMING (supplemental to 7.1) ....................................40
8 Troubleshooting............................................................... 41
9 Maintenance .................................................................... 43
10 Contact and Product Support..........................................44
11 easyRESCUE –Database ...................................................45
12 License Agreement ..........................................................46
13 Warranty...........................................................................46
14 Notes.................................................................................49
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Revision level of the manual
Version 3.0 Creator: SW/VV; As of Oct. 2016
Version 3.1 Creator: MK/VV; As of Aug. 2017
Version 3.2 Creator: VB/VV; As of Apr. 2019
The easyRESCUE is approved by the following authorities and
institutions:
•BSH (German Maritime Federal Agency)
BSH 4581 / 001 / 4552745 / 15
•FCC (US Federal Communication Commission)
ZO5WDC-A040
•United States Coast Guard
•IC (Industry Canada)
11269A-RESCUE
•ATEX (Bei Geräten mit Zusatz „ATEX“)
II 3G Ex ic IIC T6 Gc
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This user manual applies to the following devices:
•easyRESCUE - A040
•easyRESCUE - A040-ATEX
•easyRESCUE - A049
•easyRESCUE - A049-ATEX
•easyRESCUE - A040-BW
•easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM
•easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM(LV)
•easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM-ATEX
•easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM-ATEX(LV)
•easyRESCUE-PRO - A040-PRO
•easyRESCUE-PRO(LV) - A040-PRO(LV)
•easyRESCUE-PRO(BT) - A040-PRO(BT)
•easyRESCUE-PRO(BT-LV) - A040-PRO(BT-LV)
•easyRESCUE-PRO3- A04003
•easyRESCUE-PRO3(LV) - A04003(LV)
Hereinafter, all the products of our easyRESCUE series are
referred to as Rescue Transmitter.
Due to legal regulations, the enclosed Declaration of
conformity has always to be carried aboard!
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Abbreviations
AIS Automatic Identification System
COG Course over Ground
DSC Digital Selective Call
ECDIS Electronical Chart Display
GMDSS Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
GPS Global Positioning System
LED light-emitting diode
MMSI Mobile Maritime Service Identifikation
MOB Man over Board
NM Nautical mile (1NM = 1852m)
SAR Search and Rescue
SOLAS
Safety of Life at Sea
(International Convention for the Safety of Life
at Sea)
SOG Speed over Ground
VHF Very high frequency
Unit ID Individual unit identifiication number
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1Safety information
Please read all safety information and instructions and keep
the safety information and instructions for future reference.
•Keep the Rescue Transmitter out of the reach of children.
•Wrongful triggering of the Rescue Transmitter is not a
minor offense and may lead to consequential costs.
•The Rescue Transmitter uses lithium batteries, the
replacement of which may only be performed by an
authorized distributor. The device may be damaged if you
use the wrong battery type when performing a
replacement on your own.
•If the Rescue Transmitter is used at a temperature
below -20°C or over 55°C, the charging capacity of the
batteries will decrease. Keep the Rescue Transmitter away
from heat and hot environments. Should these warnings
be ignored the batteries in the Rescue Transmitter may
overheat, explode or catch fire and can cause damage to
the device.
•The battery capacity amounts to 10 years. According to the
SOLAS requirement, the batteries must be replaced after 5
years and the Rescue Transmitter must be sent back to the
distributor for servicing. After being used in an emergency,
the Rescue Transmitter requires a check-up by the
manufacturer.
•The strong internal VHF transmitter may possibly affect
medical devices, such as pacemakers, in their functionality.
Please observe a minimum distance of > 0.3 m!
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•The strong internal VHF transmitter may impair the
function of the compass. Please observe a minimum
distance of > 0.3 m!
•The manufacturer does not assume liability for any
damage or failures caused by these instructions or for the
deletion of data due to malfunction, a faulty battery pack
or improper use of the product.
•Use supported and approved equipment only.
Unauthorized, altered or modified equipment may cause
damage to the Rescue Transmitter, violate legal
regulations or impair the flawless operation of radio
controlled devices.
•Wipe the Rescue Transmitter with a clean, dry and soft
cloth. Do not use spirit or any liquid solvents, chemicals or
strong detergents.
•Do not try to open the device on your own. Unauthorized
or violent opening may destroy the device and you will lose
any claim for warranty.
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2Equipment delivered
•Rescue Transmitter
(easyRESCUE - A040, easyRESCUE - A040-ATEX,
easyRESCUE - A049, easyRESCUE - A049-ATEX,
easyRESCUE - A040-BW, easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM,
easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM(LV), easyRESCUE - A040-
BW-COM-ATEX, easyRESCUE - A040-BW-COM-ATEX
(LV), easyRESCUE-PRO - A040-PRO, easyRESCUE-PRO -
A040-PRO(LV), easyRESCUE-PRO - A040-PRO(BT),
easyRESCUE-PRO - A040-PRO(BT-LV), easyRESCUE-PRO3-
A04003, easyRESCUE-PRO3(LV) - A04003(LV))
•User manual German / English
•Declaration of conformity
•Belt clip with retaining plate and screws
(only with A040 and A049)
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3Abstract
The devices of the easyRESCUE series are portable, battery-
operated AIS emergency transmitters with an integrated GPS
receiver.
The devices are suitable for the use in lifeboats, life rafts and
life vests and they are approved by SOLAS for the same.
The rescue transmitter works as an AIS-SART (search-and-
rescue-transmitter) and can be activated in case of an
emergency at sea in order to inform any surrounding ships
that are equipped with AIS receivers of your position via radio.
Depending on the model, the device also has an additional
automatic triggering function upon water contact and/or a
magnetic switch with a ripcord (see chapter 4.4.2)
The devices of the easyRESCUE-PRO series also have a DSC
transceiver.
In addition to AIS and DSC, devices of the easyRESCUE-PRO3
series also transmit the homing signal on the frequency 121.5
MHz.
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