1. GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
The AISLink range of products provides the user with the latest technology specifically
designed for compact size and ease of operation. The MOB is intended to be fitted to a
lifejacket in order to alert your vessel in the event that you fall over board. It will then plot
your location on a suitable AIS equipped chart plotter.
1.2 Exposure to RF Electromagnetic Energy
This product also complies with EN62479 (EU) and RSS-102 (Canada).
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 5cms.
1.3 Warnings
A Man Over Board AIS transmitter is only intended for short range signalling to
an AIS receiver installed on board your own vessel or on other vessels in the
vicinity of the man over board.
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.
If self-test is performed more frequently than once a month, then battery life
may be reduced.
This radio device is designed to only provide an effective alerting and locating
capability in close proximity to a vessel. This radio beacon is NOT an EPIRB.
DSC functionality may vary or be disabled according to individual country
regulations. Older DSC radios may not respond to MOB DSC calls or the
Individual Distress Relay call.
Interface diagram
showing typical usage