mcmurdo FastFind 220 Mode D'emploi page 4

1. introduction
The Fast Find 220 personal locator Beacon (plB) gives you the reassurance of
a last resort safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur any-
where in the world. If you find yourself in a remote area without any other form of
emergency communication, on land or at sea, your Fast Find 220 can call for help.
When triggered, the Fast Find 220
transmits a unique serialised ID to the
Cospas-Sarsat satellite system which
can pinpoint your location anywhere
on the earth's surface. This is typically
within 5 minutes, but can be up to 45
minutes depending on satellite cover-
age. The Rescue Coordination Centre
(RCC) then forwards the details of the
emergency to the appropriate local
Search And Rescue (SAR) services.
Waterproof and fully submersible to 10 metres, the Fast Find 220 features an inbuilt
GPS receiver that can pinpoint your location to within a few metres. Dense tree cover
or a steep-sided canyon can sometimes make it difficult for the GPS to obtain a posi-
tion fix. If this is the case, the satellites will still be able to pinpoint your approximate
location and the unit's secondary homing transmitter enables SAR teams to home in
on your exact location once they are in the vicinity. The unit also features a flashing
SOS light which can be used to attract attention.
The lithium power cell offers a minimum 24hr continuous operation and a 6 year
battery storage life.
Please take time to read this manual fully before using the Fast Find 220 as it contains
important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.
4