BriarTek Inc. ORCA Manual De Usuario
ORCA
TM
(Overboard Recovery Communications Apparatus) is a personal wa-
ter-activated man overboard (MOB) alarm system developed by BriarTek Inc.
The alarm system includes a signal device transmitter (TX100-base model), a
receiving station (RX100-base model), and an optional direction finder (RDF).
ORCA
The alarm system includes a signal device transmitter (TX100-base model), a
receiving station (RX100-base model), and an optional direction finder (RDF).
ORCA
TM
aids in the detection, location and recovery of individuals who be-
come separated from the safety of their vessel, and thus exposed to the harsh
elements of the sea. When the alarm is activated, ORCA
elements of the sea. When the alarm is activated, ORCA
TM
transmits an initial
FM message from the victim to the victim's shipboard receiver. The onboard
alarm sounds upon receipt of a valid message. If the wearer of the transmitter
does not disable the alarm within one (1) minute, the ORCA
alarm sounds upon receipt of a valid message. If the wearer of the transmitter
does not disable the alarm within one (1) minute, the ORCA
TM
will begin
transmitting an AM alerting signal that can be received by standard SAR
equipment including most types of RDFs. The ID data will be rebroadcast on
average every minute.
ORCA thus allows for a locally managed MOB situation ensuring that a victim
is recovered quickly so as to minimize effects of exposure. Search and rescue
(SAR) assets outfitted with direction finding equipment are capable of homing
in on the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency to aid in a recovery effort.
ORCA
equipment including most types of RDFs. The ID data will be rebroadcast on
average every minute.
ORCA thus allows for a locally managed MOB situation ensuring that a victim
is recovered quickly so as to minimize effects of exposure. Search and rescue
(SAR) assets outfitted with direction finding equipment are capable of homing
in on the 121.5 MHz emergency frequency to aid in a recovery effort.
ORCA
TM
Special Features:
•
Capable of communicating with rescue authorities and other ships
in the immediate area.
in the immediate area.
•
Uses patented technology to communicate with the ship in an emer-
gency.
gency.
•
Provides unique identification.
•
The RX100 can be used to determine how many sailors are in the
water and in need of rescue.
water and in need of rescue.
•
Enables the user to signal “All Clear” to all receivers in the event of
an inadvertent activation
an inadvertent activation
.
•
The TX100 has very low current consumption for longer battery
life.
life.
•
The TX100 uses standard 9 volt alkaline batteries.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Please detach and complete the following warranty information and mail
to BriarTek Inc. at the address listed below. This updates our owner re-
cords and places you on our private mailing list for updated product and
service information.
User Name __________________________________________
User Address ________________________________________
City/State/ZIP _______________________________________
User Affiliation (U.S. Navy, Coast
Guard, comm. boating, etc…) __________________________
Model #: _________________ Serial #: _________________
to BriarTek Inc. at the address listed below. This updates our owner re-
cords and places you on our private mailing list for updated product and
service information.
User Name __________________________________________
User Address ________________________________________
City/State/ZIP _______________________________________
User Affiliation (U.S. Navy, Coast
Guard, comm. boating, etc…) __________________________
Model #: _________________ Serial #: _________________
BriarTek Incorporated
112 East Del Ray Ave
112 East Del Ray Ave
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
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