AMEC TB-520 User Manual

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USER GUIDE

TB-520

AIS Man Overboard Beacon

The entire contents of this instruction manual, including any future updates,

revisions, and modi cations, shall remain the property of AMEC at all times.

Unauthorized 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

AMEC is devoted to publish and maintain this product manual. As we continue

to improve our AIS products to satisfy all customers' needs, information in this

document is subject to change without notice. AMEC does not make any

representations or warranties (implied or otherwise) regarding the accuracy

and completeness of this document and shall in no event be liable for any loss

of pro t or any commercial damage, including but not limited to special,

incidental, consequential, or other damage.

WARNING: This device is authorized for use only in a true emergency. Deliberate misuse

may cause expensive rescue disruption and incur 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 signalling

to an AIS receiver installed onboard your own vessel. It will not directly alert the

emergency services or other vessels.

WARNING: This equipment is not intended for routine tracking of persons or property. This

includes tracking of divers.

WARNING: If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life

may be reduced.

2. Equipments in the Box

TB-520 AIS MOB x1

Carrying pouch x1

User guide x1

Oral clip x1

Test tab x1

3. Installing TB-520 on Lifejacket

1) Strap Clip

The TB-520 is supplied as default with a clip to attach the device

to lifejacket strap.

2) Oral Tube Clip

The TB-520 is delivered with an alternative clip which can be

attached to the lifejacket's oral tube. The Clip is designed to be

installed on left or right side of the oral tube.

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Alltek Marine Electronics Corporation

14F-2, No. 237, Sec. 1, Datong Rd.,

Xizhi, New Taipei, 22161, Taiwan

Tel: +886 2 8691 8568

Fax: +886 2 8691 9569

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.alltekmarine.com

The AMEC TB-520 is a Man Overboard Beacon using AIS technology. It greatly

enhances the chance of MOB retrieval by alerting nearby vessels equipped

with AIS.

In emergency situations, the beacon can be activated either automatically by

water sensor or manually and send out alert messages, GPS position informa-

tion and a unique ID. Its high performance GPS receiver enables the beacon

quickly obtaining GPS coordinates.

Built with state-of-the-art technology, TB-520 is small and lightweight, easy to

use and totally reliable to keep your journey safe and sound.

1. TB-520 Overview

1) Antenna cap

2) Antenna

3) Battery LED (Green/Red)

4) Strobe LED

5) GPS LED (Green/Red)

6) Lanyard (to prevent loss of parts)

7) Test area

8) Water sensor

9) Test tab with magnet on back side

10) Activation tab

4. Activating your TB-520

Manual activation:

1) Pull o the red antenna cap to

release the antenna.

Caution:

when deploying

antenna, be careful

in its spring action

to avoid eye injury.

2) Pull the activation tab o the TB-520

and the device will start transmitting

alert messages immediately.

Version: 1.1

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Water sensor activation:

1) Pull o the red antenna cap to release

the antenna.

Caution:

when deploying

antenna, be careful

in its spring action

to avoid eye injury.

2)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.

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