The SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System) is the first of its kind, a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) device designed to be fitted to a lifejacket and assist in Man Overboard recovery. The SafeLink R10 SRS is specifically designed as a personal search and rescue locating device, it enables those on board a vessel w ith an AIS chart plotter to quickly and efficiently locate and retrieve a missing crew member.
The SafeLink R10 transmits target survivor information, including structured alert messages, GPS position information and a unique serialised identity number back to the onboard plotter. An inbuilt high precision GPS receiver provides accurate position information to assist in quick recovery of survivors.
The SafeLink R10 will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours and has a 7 year battery storage life . It also features a flashing LED indicator light; to aid detection at night and a self test facility with battery use indication.
Carrying a SafeLink R10 is a must for every safety conscious sailor. Using this simple to operate, yet state of the art new device ensures the ultimate chance of retrieval in a Man Overboard situation.
Installation & Activation
The SafeLink R10 SRS must be mounted on a lifejacket using the attachment clips provided, prior to going to sea.
The R10 SRS can be manually activated in two easy steps. First, slide off the orange arming tab. This isnormally left in place to avoid accidental activation. With the orange tab released, use this to pull off the red arming cap. This will deploy the antenna and automatically activate the R10 SRS.
If professionally* fitted to a lifejacket, the R10 SRS can become semi-automatic in operation; the action of the lifejacket inflating triggers the activation of the R10 SRS.
How the SafeLink works
SafeLink R10 SRS must bemounted on a lifejacket using the attachment clips provided, prior to going to sea.
R10 SRS is activated manually in an emergency situation A unique emergency alert is transmitted to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled chart plotters within a 4 mile radius (typical) An AIS SART emergency alert icon signals the requirement for urgent help in a Man Overboard situation. Precise target survivor information including GPS position becomes viewable when the chart plotter cursor is positioned over the emergency alert icon Provides exact location, range and bearing to locate person(s) in need of assistance.
FEATURES
Provides accurate position information to assist fast recovery in a man overboard situation
Transmits GPS target tracking information to plotters and onboard navigation systems to assist fast location and retrieval
Small and lightweight for mounting on lifejacket
Unique serialized ID
LED flashing indicator
Buzzer
Minimum 24 hour continuous operation
7 year battery life
