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mcmurdo Fastfind MaxG User Manual

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Fastfind MaxG
,
Fastfind MaxG(B)
& Fastfind Max
Personal Location Beacon
User manual
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mcmurdo Fastfind MaxG Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypePersonal Locator Beacon (PLB)
GNSSGPS, Galileo
Operating Temperature-20°C to +55°C
Frequency406 MHz, 121.5 MHz
Activation MethodManual
Strobe LightYes

Summary

Notices to Purchasers

Safety notices

Quick start checklist

Emergency Activation Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to activate the PLB in an emergency situation.

Introduction

PLB Preparation and Checklist

Instructions for unpacking, checking contents, and initial readiness checks of the PLB.

Handling false alerts

Emergency Operation

Deactivating an Active PLB

Procedure for safely deactivating the PLB after accidental or resolved emergency activation.

GPS-Assisted Emergency Operation

Details on how the PLB operates during an emergency using its GPS capabilities.

Self-test

Getting the best from the PLB

Optimal PLB Positioning for General Use

Guidance on optimal PLB placement for clear sky view and signal transmission.

Maximizing GPS Signal Reception

Tips for maximizing GPS signal reception and accuracy for the PLB.

PLB Usage Scenarios

PLB Usage: Afloat and Liferaft

Recommendations for operating the PLB while on the water or in a liferaft.

PLB Usage: Aboard Ship

Instructions for optimal PLB placement and operation when on a vessel.

PLB Usage: Aviation

Guidance for carrying and using the PLB during air travel.

PLB Usage: Vehicles

Advice on PLB placement within vehicles for effective operation.

PLB Operation On the Move

PLB Operation: On Land

Best practices for positioning the PLB on land for clear sky view.

PLB Registration and Identification

Carrying and Securing Your PLB

Methods and accessories for securely carrying the PLB during use or storage.

Understanding Satellite Distress Beacons

COSPAS-SARSAT System Overview

Explanation of how the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system works with distress beacons.

Advantages of GPS-Enabled PLBs

Advantages and enhanced capabilities of Personal Location Beacons with GPS.

How Your PLB Transmits Distress Signals

PLB Registration and Licensing Requirements

Applying the PLB Registration Decal

Information on receiving and attaching the PLB registration decal to the unit.

Radio transmitter Licence requirements

PLB Service and Maintenance Schedule

Pre-Use PLB Checks and Maintenance

Checks and self-tests to perform on the PLB prior to any deployment.

Post-Use PLB Cleaning and Storage

Cleaning and storage guidelines for the PLB after it has been used.

Handling Accidental Antenna Deployment

Procedures and warnings regarding accidental antenna deployment.

PLB Deactivation Procedures

Replacing the PLB Battery Pack

Instructions and precautions for replacing the PLB battery pack.

Assembling and Fitting the PLB Battery

Detailed Battery Pack Installation

Detailed steps for correctly installing the battery pack into the PLB.

Technical Specifications

McMurdo Fastfind Max/MaxG Specifications

General PLB Specifications

Overview of general compliance, operating, and battery specifications for the PLB.

Electrical and Transmitter Specifications

Detailed electrical and transmitter specifications for the PLB's radio functions.

Antenna Specifications

Details on the type and characteristics of the PLB's antennas.

Interfaces, Dimensions, and Sealing

Information on external connections, dimensions, buoyancy, and sealing.

Communication Speed and Position Accuracy

Data on transmission times, alert notification, and location accuracy.

PLB Intended Use Statement

Statement regarding the intended use and limitations of the PLB.

Declaration of Conformity

Technical Construction File

Product Warranty

End of Life and Disposal Information

Battery Removal Procedure

Procedure for removing the battery pack from the PLB at the end of its life.

Environmentally Responsible PLB Disposal

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of the PLB and its battery.

Annex 1: PLB Registration Details

Country-Specific Registration Contacts

Contact details and procedures for PLB registration in various countries.

Annex 2: Quick User Reference Card

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