YFGAU9Man over board alerting unit

Page 1 of 38 Page 2 of 38 The Sea Marshall® brand derives its name from David Marshall, the man who invented the concept of the Personal Locator Beacon for commercial use back in the early 1970s. Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd. today retains its founding roots as a thriving familly owned enterprise manufacturing and selling the award winning Sea Marshall® Maritime Survivor Locating Devices into the following markets, world-wide. Commercial Commercial Marine and Commercial Fishing; the Sea Marshall® system has been adopted by the Spanish Fishing Fleets as part of legislation requiring all fishing vessels to carry a self managed man overboard system. Renewable energy Offshore windfarm operators are using the Sea Marshall® system on a daily basis as part of the HSE requirement for safety when working on offshore windfarms. Yachting The Sea Marshall® MOB system is used by a number of the world’s superyachts and sport sailors. Oil & Gas The ATEX (Intrinsically Safe) version of the Sea Marshall® system is used extensively throughout the Oil & Gas industry worldwide. Helicopter Transit We are pleased to announce the launch of the helicopter specific Sea Marshall® AU9-HT high power personal locator beacon for use in passenger transit to offshore installations. ED-14F environmentally tested (part), CAA. Aquaculture We are pleased to say that Marine Harvest are amongst the first of the global fish farm operators to be using the Sea Marshall® unmanned man overboard monitoring system. Dive Commercial and Leisure, a growing number of private divers and commercial dive boat operators are using the Sea Marshall® lost diver locating system on a daily basis. Submariner The pressure proof (300m) Sea Marshall® submarine PLB is in use with a growing number of the world’s navies. Page 3 of 38 Document description - AU9 Operators Guide Document number – 0106-09 Revision number – 006 Last updated – Monday 1 st June 2010 Updated By – Andrew Brown Contents Pages Description Page 4 Declaration Of Conformity Page 5 AU9 overview Page 6 - 9 Background & Specifications Page 10-26 Man overboard use 10 Arming the AU9 ready for MOB use 11 How to activate the unit when it is armed 12-15 Switching the unit OFF Testing the AU9 Battery check & change procedure 16-25 Wearing the AU9 How to fit the AU9 into a lifejacket 26 Anti-tamper cap AU9 Maintenance Page 27-34 DIVE use 27 AU9 Dive Conversion Kit 28,30 Fitting the pressure cap 31 How often should I re-seal my unit? Using the AU9 with prtessure cap fitted 32 Initiating an Emergency ‘SOS’ transmission with AU9 Dive Conversion Kit fitted 33,34 Using your AU9 with a surface marker bouy and diver locating system 35 Wearing the AU9 with Dive Conversion Kit fitted 35 AU9 DIVE Maintenance Page 36,37 36,37 High Power ‘500mW’ version of AU9 Page 38 38 Warranty Disclaimer Page 4 of 38 Declaration of Conformity Name of Manufacturer/Eu importer Marine Rescue Technologies ltd. Units 3 & 4, Front Street Court, Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, YO25 9TZ United Kingdom [email protected] www.seamarshall.com Declares that products: AU9-HT, AU9-X and AU9 Personnel Locator Beacons Conforms to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. (Article 3.2) EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 3: Harmonized EN under article 3.3e of the R&TTE Directive. (Article 3.3) Conform to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: EN60950-1:2006: Information technology equipment — Safety — Part 1: General requirements. Signed Name David Marshall Position Chairman Date September 2009 FCC ID – YFGAU9 Page 5 of 38 1.0 AU9 OVERVIEW The Sea Marshall® AU9, Alerting Unit series 9, has been designed to fullfill the requirement of the Marine Industry for a long lasting, high quality, robust, high powered 121.5MHz locator beacon for Man Overboard/Lost Diver Alert & Locate. The AU9 is derived from the well known PLB8 series of Sea Marshall® personal locator beacon, it utilises the same format of operation so as to retain some consistency of user familiarity and function in the field. In all other respects the AU9 unit is a completely new and much more advanced unit. The AU9 is available in two power ouptuts, 100mW and 500mW by special order. (The 500mW has approximately double the tracking range of the 100mW version). Fig. 1 Page 6 of 38 1.1.1 BACKGROUND Fig. 2 A (NOTE – 100mW version of the AU9 has approximately half the tracking range of the 500mW unit) Fig. 2 B NOTE – the tracking ranges listed are taken from tests where the receiver antenna has been correctly installed at the recommended height with the AU9 correctly installed in either an SMB for divers or lifejacket, with antenna clip for normal use. The SMB gave the maximum range listed as achieved during tests, the lifejacket AU9 installation gave the lower end of the ranges listed. Wearing the AU9 around the neck will reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below the ranges listed here in. Page 7 of 38 1.1.2 AU9 SPECIFICATIONS  Frequency: 121.5 MHz  Bandwidth 25KHz (in alignmnet with ETSI)  Battery: 2 × 3V lithium CR AA (K) pack, user replaceable.  Battery 10 year full life (replace after 5 years or after use, which ever is sooner)  Endurance: Average 100mW = 42hours, 500mW = 24 hours (60 months ‘approx’ on standby/armed)  Dimensions : 90mm high × 70mm wide(body) 80mm hinge/base cap × 35mm deep  Modula…

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Correspondence Reference Number: 38944 Form 731 Confirmation Number: EA163399 Your comment: 1) The test Reports are incomplete. Please submit a test report for the RTCM Standard 76-2002/SC110-STD Reply: The Deficiencies regarding to a test report as mentioned in your comment reference number 38944 should be covered by the waiver document which was granted on 10 th May2010. Please read from Paragraph 3 onwards within the waiver document..which refers to Subpart K – Personal Locator Beacons 95-1402 RTCM 76-2002.. etc I also include correspondence email from James Shaffer of the FCC contact (202)418-0687 regarding this waiver. I trust this satisfies the information you requested. I look forward to your reply and many thanks for your time and effort in helping us complete this application

Page 1 of 38 Page 2 of 38 The Sea Marshall® brand derives its name from David Marshall, the man who invented the concept of the Personal Locator Beacon for commercial use back in the early 1970s. Marine Rescue Technologies Ltd. today retains its founding roots as a thriving familly owned enterprise manufacturing and selling the award winning Sea Marshall® Maritime Survivor Locating Devices into the following markets, world-wide. Commercial Commercial Marine and Commercial Fishing; the Sea Marshall® system has been adopted by the Spanish Fishing Fleets as part of legislation requiring all fishing vessels to carry a self managed man overboard system. Renewable energy Offshore windfarm operators are using the Sea Marshall® system on a daily basis as part of the HSE requirement for safety when working on offshore windfarms. Yachting The Sea Marshall® MOB system is used by a number of the world’s superyachts and sport sailors. Oil & Gas The ATEX (Intrinsically Safe) version of the Sea Marshall® system is used extensively throughout the Oil & Gas industry worldwide. Helicopter Transit We are pleased to announce the launch of the helicopter specific Sea Marshall® AU9-HT high power personal locator beacon for use in passenger transit to offshore installations. ED-14F environmentally tested (part), CAA. Aquaculture We are pleased to say that Marine Harvest are amongst the first of the global fish farm operators to be using the Sea Marshall® unmanned man overboard monitoring system. Dive Commercial and Leisure, a growing number of private divers and commercial dive boat operators are using the Sea Marshall® lost diver locating system on a daily basis. Submariner The pressure proof (300m) Sea Marshall® submarine PLB is in use with a growing number of the world’s navies. Page 3 of 38 Document description - AU9 Operators Guide Document number – 0106-09 Revision number – 006 Last updated – Monday 1 st June 2010 Updated By – Andrew Brown Contents Pages Description Page 4 Declaration Of Conformity Page 5 AU9 overview Page 6 - 9 Background & Specifications Page 10-26 Man overboard use 10 Arming the AU9 ready for MOB use 11 How to activate the unit when it is armed 12-15 Switching the unit OFF Testing the AU9 Battery check & change procedure 16-25 Wearing the AU9 How to fit the AU9 into a lifejacket 26 Anti-tamper cap AU9 Maintenance Page 27-34 DIVE use 27 AU9 Dive Conversion Kit 28,30 Fitting the pressure cap 31 How often should I re-seal my unit? Using the AU9 with prtessure cap fitted 32 Initiating an Emergency ‘SOS’ transmission with AU9 Dive Conversion Kit fitted 33,34 Using your AU9 with a surface marker bouy and diver locating system 35 Wearing the AU9 with Dive Conversion Kit fitted 35 AU9 DIVE Maintenance Page 36,37 36,37 High Power ‘500mW’ version of AU9 Page 38 38 Warranty Disclaimer Page 4 of 38 Declaration of Conformity Name of Manufacturer/Eu importer Marine Rescue Technologies ltd. Units 3 & 4, Front Street Court, Middleton On The Wolds, East Yorkshire, YO25 9TZ United Kingdom [email protected] www.seamarshall.com Declares that products: AU9-HT, AU9-X and AU9 Personnel Locator Beacons Conforms to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standards: EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 2: Harmonized EN under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive. (Article 3.2) EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Maritime Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) intended for use on the frequency 121,5 MHz or the frequencies 121,5 MHz and 243 MHz for homing purposes only; Part 3: Harmonized EN under article 3.3e of the R&TTE Directive. (Article 3.3) Conform to the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following harmonized standard: EN60950-1:2006: Information technology equipment — Safety — Part 1: General requirements. Signed Name David Marshall Position Chairman Date September 2009 FCC ID – YFGAU9 Page 5 of 38 1.0 AU9 OVERVIEW The Sea Marshall® AU9, Alerting Unit series 9, has been designed to fullfill the requirement of the Marine Industry for a long lasting, high quality, robust, high powered 121.5MHz locator beacon for Man Overboard/Lost Diver Alert & Locate. The AU9 is derived from the well known PLB8 series of Sea Marshall® personal locator beacon, it utilises the same format of operation so as to retain some consistency of user familiarity and function in the field. In all other respects the AU9 unit is a completely new and much more advanced unit. The AU9 is available in two power ouptuts, 100mW and 500mW by special order. (The 500mW has approximately double the tracking range of the 100mW version). Fig. 1 Page 6 of 38 1.1.1 BACKGROUND Fig. 2 A (NOTE – 100mW version of the AU9 has approximately half the tracking range of the 500mW unit) Fig. 2 B NOTE – the tracking ranges listed are taken from tests where the receiver antenna has been correctly installed at the recommended height with the AU9 correctly installed in either an SMB for divers or lifejacket, with antenna clip for normal use. The SMB gave the maximum range listed as achieved during tests, the lifejacket AU9 installation gave the lower end of the ranges listed. Wearing the AU9 around the neck will reduce the tracking/alerting ranges to below the ranges listed here in. Page 7 of 38 1.1.2 AU9 SPECIFICATIONS  Frequency: 121.5 MHz  Bandwidth 25KHz (in alignmnet with ETSI)  Battery: 2 × 3V lithium CR AA (K) pack, user replaceable.  Battery 10 year full life (replace after 5 years or after use, which ever is sooner)  Endurance: Average 100mW = 42hours, 500mW = 24 hours (60 months ‘approx’ on standby/armed)  Dimensions : 90mm high × 70mm wide(body) 80mm hinge/base cap × 35mm deep  Modula…

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quantitybom_product_code 109-MARINE600A+B-UL94 109-MARINE601B 109-MARINE565 109-MARINE601A 209-240-9465 109-300013-M005-C 109-DG17 109-ZZ00002052 109-ZZ00003484 109-NBP290A-M 109-MRN33 109-MRN34 109-APL31 109-MRTL1 109-APL06 109-MRT075-P4 109-MRT075-P5/P13 109-07-007-S 105-000-S1 109-G290403 109-MRT033 109-DG12 109-MARINE564-HD 109-GWL118185 109-MRN32 109-010510 109-MARINE631 109-DG13 description Orange plastic body c/w hinged end cap flame retardant Circuit card holder Black switch button non detach Yellow side switch Standard AA Li-MnO2 cell 3V 2000mAh (+,-). Nickel coated steel wire, wire DIA 0.6mm 40MM ID X 3MM SECTION BLACK CS NITRILE O-RING M3 X 28 special slot pan head screw to drwg st/st No4 X 4mm slot pan self tap screw large head a2 st/st to drwg Magnet AU9 Front label AU9 Rear instruction label Small white AU9 label Battery fitted label Serial number bar code AU9 Motherboard PCB AU9 VHF TX & Hall-Effect PCB AU9/AU9x Arm switch restrainer 46mm ID x 6.99mm section red silicone o-ring Antenna - AU9/AU9X Antenna assy -clear overmould No 4 x 1/4 pan head pozi zinc self tapping 19.35mmx5.12mmx5mm s/a foam pad pcb insert BS104 Nitrile O-RING 2.84MM ID X 2.62MM SECTION Black antenna lug 8mm - Heavy Duty AU9 SOS Pack Plain (Forme F17011) MOB Alert litho self adhesive paper AU9 121.5MHz Manual rev002 Mar 10 ORANGE PRESSURE CAP WITH O-RING GROOVE 17MM ID X 1.5MM SECTION RED SILICONE O-RING

MRT AU9 End-of-Line (EOL) Test Procedure T.P.Jarvis 28 Jan. 2010 (updated) Equipment Needed 1 – 6V DC Bench Supply 2 – Ammeter with resolution down to 1uA 3 – Radio test set 4 – AU9 test harness (RadioCAD) 5 – Spectrum analyser with antenna connected to input [1] . NOTE 1 – The spectrum analyser is useful for fault finding but not actually needed for confirming working samples. Test Procedure The Device Under Test (DUT) needs to be programmed with AU9 software version 1.36 or greater. There are five test states. Each state is advanced when the test button on the DUT is pressed provided that the DUT is fitted in the AU9 test harness and powered. On power up in the harness the DUT sounds a short chime to indicate it is in test mode. When powered up normally (in AU9 housing or plugged in to the development motherboard) the chime is absent. Test 0: idle/asleep (low current) (the state on startup), After the chime sounds and before the test button is pressed the unit is held in the idle state. With 6VDC applied check that the quiescent current is <20uA (nominally 10uA). Press the test button on the DUT for the next test Testing LEDs, slide switch and beeper At any time during tests 13 the slide switch and LEDs can be tested. When the slide switch is moved to the armed position one LED will flash (we think it’s the red one) and the unit will beep. When the slide switch is moved to the other position the other LED will flash (we think it’s the green one) and the unit will beep. Test 1: low power test transmission This is a test of the test button itself. With the radio test set connected to the RadioCAD supplied AU9 test harness and set to transmitter test @ 121.5 MHz AM one should hear the usual test transmission tone. TX power level is low at approximately 12uW. Press the test button on the DUT for the next test Test 2: Full power unmodulated tx, This allows the DUT’s TX frequency to be aligned by adjusting R31. Adjust until within +/-100 Hz. Check that the TX power is between 85 and 110 mW. Press the test button on the DUT for the next test. Test 3: Normal alarm transmission patter, at low power This allows normal modulation to be checked. TX power level is low at approximately 12uW. Using the scope feature of the radio test set check that the modulation waveform is square, approximately 50/50 mark/space ratio, >85% modulation depth and without distortion. Press the test button on the DUT for the next test. Test 4: Cover open/closed pin test Finally check the cover open, water-pin contact. The unit is not now transmitting but should be beeping and flashing indicating the contact (SW1) is closed. Depress the contact slightly and the beeping and flashing will stop. Release the contact and the the beeping and flashing will restart. Press the test button on the DUT to finish test or start again at test 0. <ENDS>

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+44 1482 794551 +44 1482 709209 www.radiocad.com Registered in England 4695029: 44 Frodsham Street, Marfleet, Hull, HU9 5QU – email: [email protected] MRT AU9 EPIRB ETSI Radio Performance Assessment 31 March 2010 Product: AU9 EPIRB (personnel worn) 121.5 MHz Emergency Radio Beacon Manufacturer: Marine Rescue technology Units 3,4 - Front Street Court Middleton-u-wolds Driffield YO25 9TZ Serial Number(s): Samples designated #1, #2 & #3 Dates tested: 03/12/2009, 17/12/2009, 21/12/2009, 26/01/2009 & 18/03/2010 Standards Tested to: ETSI EN 300 152-1 V1.2.2 (2000-08), ETSI EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1 (2000-08) – (under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) ETSI EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1 (2001-05) – (under article 3.3(e) of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) Summary: The sample tested met the requirements subject to the variations set out herein. Tested by: T. P. Jarvis Report Author: T. P. Jarvis Project: MT075-ETSI1 STATUS: issued MT075-ETSI1 MRT AU9 EPIRB - ETSI EN 300 152 Test Report Issued RadioCAD Limited Page 2 31 March 2010 1 Introduction 1.1 Manufacturer Information The AU9 is a personnel worn Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB). When armed it is automatically activated after continuous immersion in water for more than five seconds. The unit transmits continuously on the international airband distress channel (121.5 MHz) using the ITU-R distress call (down-swept tone recommendation M.690-1) until recovered and disarmed. In addition the unit transmits a short data message once every 20 seconds containing its unique identifier and it current GPS (if fitted with the optional GPS receiver). (i) Operating frequency = 121.5 MHz. Channel bandwidth = 25 KHz. Modulation type = AM, as specified in ITU-R M.690-1. (ii) Ports: (1) Antenna cable (550mm). The sample designated #1 has a combined VHF/GPS antenna. The sample designated #2 has only a 50ohm dummy load termination (appendix D). The sample designated #3 has only a VHF antenna. (iii) EUT Software version was V1.36 (no debug) 1.2 Notes relating to the assessment Transmission Frequency: 121.5 and 121.65 MHz ERPEP Nominal: 100 mW & 500mW versions Transmitter Class: Narrowband, BW=25 KHz Power Source: 2 x Varta CRAA Lithium Manganese batteries (3V per cell) Temperature range: Cat 1: -20°C to +55°C Type designation (JETDS): PRT Speech Facility: None Data Facility: 1200 bps ASK (ID+GPS position) Data Modulation Type: A1D Data Burst Duty Cycle: 100 mS every 20 S Table 1 – Additional Information MT075-ETSI1 MRT AU9 EPIRB - ETSI EN 300 152 Test Report Issued RadioCAD Limited Page 3 31 March 2010 1.3 Variations 1.3.1 ETSI EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1 (2000-08) 1 Clause 5.3.3 “Radiation produced by operation of the test facility” The limit for test transmissions (25 nW ERPEP) was exceeded. The manufacturer requires a higher level of test transmission to activate ship mast-top Direction Finding (DF) rescue equipment during test. Sample #1 produced a test level of 4.3 uW when tested. 1.3.2 ETSI EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1 (2001-05) 1 Clause 4.1.2.1 “activated by the use of two simple, but independent mechanical actions” The manufacturer markets a variant of the product designated AU9 HT that is solely activated by immersion in seawater as required by his customers. 2 Clause 4.1.2.1 “Initial activation shall break a seal which shall not be replaceable by the user”. The rubber sealing ring on the AU9 is replaceable as required by the manufacturer and his customers. 3 Clause 4.3.1 “Vibration test” this test was replaced with the more severe vibration test specified in section 8.2.1.2 (Cat U) of EuroCAE ED-14F (March 2008). 4 Clause 4.3.2.3 “Damp heat” this test was replaced with the more severe damp heat test specified in section 6.3.3 (Cat C) of EuroCAE ED-14F (March 2008). 5 Clauses 4.3.2.6 “Corrosion”, 4.3.2.9 “Solar radiation” & 4.3.2.10 “Oil resistance” – not tested. Manufacturer asserts that the materials used meet the requirements (ABS used is Toyalac FR ABS 8841). 1.4 Summary of Compliance The samples submitted meet the requirements of ETSI EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1 (2000- 08) and ETSI EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1 (2001-05) as described in this report subject to the variations described in this report. 1.5 Modifications MOD1 Applied to sample #1 plug in TX card – increased C34 to 22nF to reduce the spectral carrier power ratio. MOD2 Applied to sample #2 case – ABS card guide insert glued in place using solvent cement (active ingredients: Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Acetone), to improve drop test performance. MOD3 Sample #3 antenna – reduced size of hyper-bright led indicator section of the antenna to improve quality of the over-moulding and its ruggedness. MT075-ETSI1 MRT AU9 EPIRB - ETSI EN 300 152 Test Report Issued RadioCAD Limited Page 4 31 March 2010 1.6 Result Table 1.6.1 ETSI EN 300 152-2 V1.1.1 (2000-08) Test Applied to Clause Mod State Result Appendix Frequency Error Sample #1 4.2.1 MOD1 PASS A Spurious Emissions Sample #1 4.2.2 Unmodified PASS B Test Facility Radiated ERPEP Sample #1 4.2.3 MOD1 Non Compliant See Section 1.3.1 1.6.2 ETSI EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1 (2001-05) Conformance Requirements Test Applied to Clause Mod State Result Appendix Modulation Depth Sample #1 4.4.1.1 MOD1 PASS Modulation Duty Cycle Sample #1 4.4.1.2 MOD1 PASS Sweep Characteristics Sample #1 4.4.1.3 MOD1 PASS Spectral Carrier Power Ratio Sample #1 4.4.2 MOD1 PASS Transmit Power Radiated ERPEP Sample #1 4.4.3 Unmodified PASS 1.6.3 ETSI EN 300 152-3 V1.1.1 (2001-05) Environmental Requirements Test Applied to Clause Mod State Result Appendix Vibration Test Sample #2 4.3.1 Unmodified PASS 1 Dry Heat Sample #1 4.3.2.2 MOD1 PASS A.2 1 tested to 8.2.1.2 (Cat U) of EuroCAE ED-14F (March 2008), see section 1.3.2. MT075-ETSI1 MRT AU9 EPIRB - ETSI EN 300 152 Test Report Issued RadioCAD Limited Page 5 31 March 2010 Test Applied to Clause Mod State Result Appendix Damp Heat Sample #2 4.3.2.3 Unmodified PASS 2 Low Temperature Sample #1 Sample #3 4.3.2.4 MOD1 MOD3 PASS A.3 Drop Test Sample #1 4.…

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Page 1 of 9 ED‐14F Test Report In commercial confidence For Sea Marshall®AU9‐HT 121.5MHz Digital Personal Locator Beacon Final Report rev002 Monday 19th October 2009 1.0 Manufacturer – Marine Rescue Technologies ltd. Units 3 & 4 Front Street Court, Middleton On The Wolds, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9TZ . Tel: 01377 219 560 Fax: 01377 219 561 e‐mail: [email protected] website: www.seamarshall.com 2.0 The AU9‐HT units are representative of actual production units, they are the same excepting that for testing purposes the antenna spring was removed and a dummy load applied across the antenna cable at the point where the spring would normally sit, the dummy load absorbed the radiated power. (This was done to avoid full power transmission on the live 121.5MHz frequency in areas where the signal could not be contained via a Farrady cage; we do not have permission to broadcast openly on the live frequency). Applying a dummy load did not in any way affect or alter the performance of the AU9‐HT during the testing it is important to note there is nothing in the antenna spring which can cause inadvertant activation of the AU9‐HT. Units were tested in the ARMED setting, i.e. battery engaged and on full power on 121.5MHz ‐ except for the waterproof IP rating tests which had to be conducted without electronics fitted otherwise the unit would activate courtesy of it’s auto‐overide, fail‐safe, function after 180 seconds of continuous immersion (refer to operators manual section 1.5); there is no way around this. The AU9‐HTs internal buzzer was used by the test houses to identify if a unit had inadvertantly activated ‐ the internal buzzer only sounds continuously when the unit is transmitting on full power, this indicates an activated unit. We are pleased to say the AU9‐HT unit did not inadvertantly activate during the tests. 3.0 Eurocae ED‐14F environmental tests Table 1.0 Section Environmental Test Category Explanation Of Category Test House Status + Manufacturers NOTES Test report reference 4 Temperature & Altitude B2 Equipment that is operated in non‐ pressurized and non‐controlled temperature locations on an aircraft that is operated at altitudes up to 25,000 ft (7,620 m). PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. Tel PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 001 Test House Report No. 2734 5 Temperature Variation B Equipment that is operated in a non‐ temperature‐controlled or partially temperature controlled internal section of the aircraft. PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. Tel PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 002 Test House Report No. 2734 6 Humidity C Equipment that may be required to be operated under conditions such that it is subjected to direct contact with outside air for periods of time in excess of that specified for the standard humidity environment. Radio‐Cad Cowden East Yorkshire PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 003 Test House MT147‐CH6 7 Operational Shock & Crash Safety B Equipment tested for standard operational shock and crash safety. PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 004 Test House Report No. 09244 8 Vibration U Equipment to be operated in helicopters with unknown rotor related frequencies. If the vibration environment is known, and the relevant equipment specification requires a service life test, the robust test can be made to represent a service life test by adjusting the test levels and/or the test times using accepted fatigue scaling relationships PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. Tel PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 005 Test House Report No. 2734 Page 2 of 9 9 Explosive Atmosphere A Env II Equipment to be operated in rotorcraft where, in normal operation, the temperature of any surface will not rise to a level capable of causing ignition, nor will any operating part cause ignition Environment II is an atmosphere in which flammable mixtures can be expected to occur only as a result of a fault‐causing spillage or leakage. Equipment shall meet the standards and test procedures for any one of the explosive atmosphere categories (paragraphs 9.4.1, 9.4.2 or 9.4.3). Radio‐Cad Cowden East Yorkshire PASS MRT ltd. Report No. 006 Test House Report No. MT147‐CH9 10 Waterproofness S Equipment operated in locations where it may be subjected to the forces of a heavy stream of fluid such as would be encountered in aircraft de‐icing, washing or cleaning operations. PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. PASS Rating, IP‐68 6 = Totally Dust Tight 8 = Protection against heavy seas & powerful jets of water & immersion under pressure MRT ltd. Report No. 007 Test House Report No. 2726 11 Fluid Susceptibility F Equipment operated in locations where fluid contamination could be commonly encountered. Testing to cover the relevant fluids identified in Table 11‐1 of ED‐14F. PASS Concession to test criteria Refer to the report on page 4 of this document MRT ltd. Report No. 008 12 Sand & Dust D Equipment that is operated in locations where it is subjected to blowing dust in the course of normal aircraft operations. PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. PASS IP‐68 6 = Totally Dust Tight 8 = Protection against heavy seas & powerful jets of water & immersion under pressure MRT ltd. Report No. 007 Test House Report No. 2726 14 Salt Fog T Equipment that is operated in locations where it is subjected to a severe salt atmosphere, such as equipment exposed directly to external unfiltered air on hovering aircraft that may operate or be parked near the sea. PARC Unit 11 Caddsdown Ind Park, Bideford, North Devon, EX39 3DX. PASS Covered by Waterproof Rating & Humidity Tests IP‐68 6 = Totally Dust Tight 8 = Protection against heavy seas & powerful jets of water & immersion under pressure. The unit is made from non‐corrosive materials (plastic components), the two external metal waterpin contacts are made from stainless steel and the unit is completely sea…

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+44 1482 794551 +44 1482 709209 www.radiocad.com Registered in England 4695029: 44 Frodsham Street, Marfleet, Hull, HU9 5QU – email: [email protected] MRT AU9 EPIRB RTCM STANDARD 11010.1 Radio Performance Assessment 2 July 2010 Product: AU9 EPIRB (personnel worn) 121.5 MHz Emergency Radio Beacon Manufacturer: Marine Rescue technology Units 3,4 - Front Street Court Middleton-u-wolds Driffield YO25 9TZ Serial Number(s): Sample designated #3 Dates tested: 30/06/2010 & 01/07/2010 Standards Tested to: RTCM STANDARD 11010.1 (RTCM Paper 76-2002/SC110-STD, Version 1.1) Summary: The sample tested met the requirements of the two clauses tested subject to the variations set out herein. Tested by: T. P. Jarvis Report Author: T. P. Jarvis Project: MT163-FCC1 STATUS: issued MT163-FCC1 AU9 EPIRB - RTCM STANDARD 11010.1 Test Report Issued RadioCAD Limited Page 2 2 July 2010 1 Introduction This report details just two r…

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