Introduction - Orolia mcmurdo FAST FIND 220 PLB Manual Del Usuario

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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 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 220 can call for help.
When triggered, the Fast Find 220 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 220 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 220 as it contains important
information regarding the correct use and maintenance of the product.
IMPORTANT: The present user manual only applies to Fast Find 220
with model number Z423. The model number is visible on the rear
label of the PLB. If model number is different from Z423, please refer
to the original User Manual delivered with your PLB.
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