FastFind CREW1 AIS Man Overbaord Beacon User Guide

: June 12, 2024
: FastFind

Table of Contents

CREW1 AIS Man Overbaord Beacon
Crew1 Overview
Equipment in the Box
Installing Crew1 on a Lifejacket
Activating your Crew1
Turning off your Crew1
Testing your Crew1
Specification
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CREW1 AIS Man Overbaord Beacon
User Guide

CREW1 AIS Man Overbaord Beacon

Netwave Systems B.V.
Blauw-roodlaan 100,
2718 SJ Zoetermeer, Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0) 8811 81500
Email:customer.service@seasofsolutions.com
Website:www.seasofsolutions.com
Version: 1.1
www.seasofsolutions.com
sales@seasofsolutions.com
Specifications subject to change of improvement without notice

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©2022 SEAS OF SOLUTIONS BV AND/OR ITS AFFILIATES. ALL RIGHTS ARE STRICTLY RESERVED.
The entire contents of this user instruction manual, including any future updates, revisions, and modifications, shall remain the property of Netwave Systems B.V. at all times. Unauthorised copies or reproduction of this manual, either in part or whole, in any form of print and electronic media, is prohibited.
The contents herein can only be used for the intended purpose of this manual.
DISCLAIMER
NETWAVE SYSTEMS reserves the right to change this specification at any time without notice and hereby specifically disclaims liability for any consequences of such action.
WARNING: An AIS MOB device is intended for use within the maritime environment where permitted by national administrations. When activated, it transmits a digital alert message to any vessel or shore station in radio range which is equipped with an AIS receiver. Deliberate misuse of the device could result in a penalty.
WARNING: Please carefully read the instructions and get familiar with the test and activation procedures before using the device.
WARNING: An AIS-MOB Man overboard device is only intended for short range signaling to an AIS receiver installed onboard your own vessel. It will not directly alert the emergency services or other vessels.
WARNING: An AIS MOB is designed for use with an AlS receiver and is not a substitute for a PLB or EPIRB.
WARNING: This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This includes routine tracking of divers.
WARNING: Report occurrences of accidental activation to your local coastguard.
WARNING: If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life may be reduced.
WARNING: Radio Licensing. This product is a radio transmitter. Some administrations may require that the user holds a valid radio license to cover its ownership and use.
WARNING: Contains a magnet, Prevention of false activation, store well away from other strong magnets.
The FastFind Crew1 AIS Man Overboard (MOB) device is designed to be carried by individual crewmembers and used in the event of a Man Overboard situation or personal emergency. When activated it transmits an AlS MOB message containing your position and ID via AIS (Automatic Identification System).
The transmission will be
received by AIS equipped vessels within local radio range.
As the AIS MOB device includes an inbuilt GPS receiver, your current location is transmitted, dramatically reducing the time taken to locate and increasing rescue capability even in poor visibility. FastFind Crew1 also has a flashing white light to help rescuers pinpoint your precise location in the water.
The FastFind Crew1 is designed to be carried in the belt pouch provided. Alternatively, it can be fitted to lifejackets using the clip options supplied, ready to be activated in the event of a man overboard situation. After the lifejacket is inflated, pull the activation cord downwards, releasing the red cap and deploying the antenna. Transmissions will start shortly after, and the light will flash. Crew1 can also be stored in a standby mode, ready to automatically activate on contact with water.

Crew1 Overview

Antenna cap
Antenna
Battery LED (Green/Red)
Flashing LED
GPS LED (Green/Red)
Lanyard (to prevent loss of parts)
Self-Test zone
Water Sensor
Self-Test key, with magnet on the back side
Activation tab

Equipment in the Box

AlS MOB unit with belt clip
Belt carry pouch
0ral tube adaptor clip
User guide
Self-Test key

Installing Crew1 on a Lifejacket

Strap Clip
The Crew1 is supplied as standard with a webbing clip to attach the device to a lifejacket strap.
Oral Tube Clip
The Crew1 is delivered with an alternative clip which can be attached to the lifejacket’s oral tube. The Clip is designed to be installed on the left or right of the oral tube and replaces the webbing clip all together.

Activating your Crew1

Manual Activation

Pull off the red antenna cap to release the antenna.
Caution: when deploying antenna, be careful inits spring action to avoid eye injury.
Pull the activation tab off the Crew1 and the device will start transmitting alert messages immediately and the flashing light will operate.

Water sensor Activation

Pull off the red antenna cap to release the antenna, leave the activation tab in situ, the device is now ready in standby mode. Caution: when deploying antenna, be careful inits spring action to avoid eye injury.
When the water sensor embedded at the bottom side of the device is immersed in water for more than 3 seconds, the device will be activated and starts transmission.

Note:

When activated, the flashing white light will flash SOS signal in Morse code format every minute.
When activated, the device will transmit an AIS MOB ACTIVE message every minute with Lat/Lon position information. In case the GPS location cannot be updated due to weather conditions, the last obtained Lat/Log GPS position will be sent.
Not all chart plotters with AlS show the correct icon as recommended by the IMO. As a minimum, they will show the same icon as used for other craft normally an . The ID MMSI number dedicated for AlS MOB begins always with 972 which will differentiate AIS MOB from normal AIS targets.
Ensure the Crew1 remains out of the water, as direct contact with water will reduce the transmission range and could cause difficulties in obtaining GPS coordinates.
Ensure that the GPS “do not block” zone is not shielded or covered and is with a clear view of the sky.
1t is recommended that the Short Test is performed monthly. Return the Crew1 to a service centre for battery replacement if battery level is low.
Confirm that the battery expiry date shown s in date for the duration of intended use.
This product emits low levels of radio frequency energy during operation. Avoid handling the antenna once activated.
Avoid cleaning the unit with chemical solvents as this may damage the case material.

Turning off your Crew1

Insert the activation tab back in the unit and the transmission will cease. When the unit is activated by the water sensor, pull the activation tab off, and then reinsert the tab subsequently to turn off the transmission. Put the antenna back to its original position by wrapping around the unit and securing with the antenna cap. 5.1 Closing the red antenna cap
Align the red antenna cap with the unit, the longer side facing the front and the shorter side facing the back.
Push the red antenna cap all the way until the antenna cap clip clicks fully home. Take care not to trap the lanyard cord under the side of the cap. The proper fitting of the red antenna cap ensures the water sensors are properly sealed from the elements and thus prevent the unit from being activated when wet.

Testing your Crew1

The device s equipped with self-test capability to perform 2 different tests to ensure the beacon is working perfectly. The firstis a battery life test to check the beacons battery power. The second test is a GPS self-test that includes GPS activation and live test message transmission.
6.1 Battery life test
Start the battery lfe test by placing the magnet found on the back side of the test key on the “Test Area”label marking for one full second.
The flashing white light will flash once, and the audible beeper will beep once signifying the device has entered battery life test mode. The green LED will flash to indicate that the battery is okay. A red flash LED indicates low battery power, and battery needs to be replaced. The Crew1 will flash 3 times and beep once again to end the test.
6.2 Full Function and GPS Test
Take the Crew1 outside under a clear view to the sky. Start the test by using the magnet found on the back side of the test key, touch the magnet to the “Test Area” label marking. Just like the Battery Test, the white light wil flash once, and the device will beep once. Hold the magnet next to the Test Area for 3 additional seconds until asecond audible beep s heard, indicating the Crew has started the Full Function Test.
The battery LED and GPS LED will commence to flash every 3 seconds to indicate the battery status and GPS locating status:
The green battery LED indicates that the battery is okay. If the battery LED flashes red, this indicates low battery power, and the battery needs to be replaced.
The green GPS OK LED indicates that a GPS fix is achieved, or a red GPS LED means that NO GPS position fix is obtained.
As soon as the GPS position fix is achieved, the device will send a MOB TEST message, which will be displayed with a icon on AlS systems within radio range. The Full Function Test will then terminate automatically sounding a beep, after 8 burst of test messages are successfully sent. When no valid GPS position fix is obtaining within 5 minutes, the Full Function Test is regarded as failed and will automatically terminate with a beep.
If the Full Function Test fails, move the Crew1 to a new outside location and make sure that the antenna is pointing towards the sky and the “GPS Area”label marking is not obstructed by hand or other objects. When the Full Function est fails a second time, return the device to your service center.
Note:

You can interrupt the test mode any time by pulling off the activation tab and then re-inserting the tab. Please note, when in test mode, the device will not transmit a alert message.
The MOB TEST message generated by a full function test will should appear on all chart plotters with AIS within local radio range in the form of a SRM (Safety Related Message). The message is “MOB TEST” with the device’s ID MMSI number as sender’s identity.
Note: In case the MOB TEST message is not received, check the vessels AIS equipment and ensure AIS “SART TEST”is enabled.

Specification

APPLICABLE STANDARDS

EC Declaration of Conformity
Hereby Netwave Systems B.V. declares that the Type Z620 (Crew1) is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU on radio and telecommunications terminal equipment. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity can be obtained on-line from: https://www.seasofso-lutions.com/products/fastfind-crew1/
RF Exposure warning
Warning: This device generates and radiates RF electromagnetic energy and requires a Maximum Permissible Exposure radius of 20cm during operation.
Battery

The lithium metal battery in Crew1 should be replaced only by an Netwave Systems authorized service provider and must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Never attempt to replace the Crew1 battery yourself.
Do not recharge, puncture, deform, short-circuit the lithium batteries contained in the product or put it in fire.
The small lithium metal batteries contained in the device can normally be carried on passenger aircraft in carry-on baggage as a personal item. Always check with air carrier for any additional restrictions.

End of Life Statement
The symbol above means that your product and/or its battery shall be disposed of separately from household waste according to local laws and regulations.
Authorisation of use is required

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