Introduction - mcmurdo FAST FIND RANGER PLB Mode D'emploi

1. INTRODUCTION

The FAST FIND RANGER Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) gives you the reassurance of a last resort
safeguard against any life threatening incidents that may occur anywhere 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 RANGER can call for help.
When triggered, the FAST FIND RANGER transmits a
unique serialized ID to the Cospas-Sarsat MEOSAR
satellite system which can pinpoint your location
anywhere on the earth's surface. This is typically within
minutes, but can be up to 45 minutes depending on
satellite coverage. 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 meters, the FAST FIND RANGER features an inbuilt GPS and
GALILEO receiver that can pinpoint your location to within a few meters. Dense tree cover or a steep-
sided canyon can sometimes make it difficult for the GPS-GALILEO to obtain a position 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 24 hours continuous operation and a 6 year battery storage
life.
Please take time to read this manual fully before using the FAST FIND RANGER as it contains
important information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.
IMPORTANT: The present user manual only applies to FAST FIND
RANGER V2 with model number Z424. The model number is visible
on the rear label of the PLB. If model number is different from
Z424, please refer to the original User Manual delivered with your
PLB.
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