MOB-100 AIS Survivor Recovery System

The MOB-100 (Survivor Recovery System) is a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) device designed to be fitted to a lifejacket and assist in Man Overboard recovery. It is lightweight, compact, and designed for intended to be carried by all crew members.

MOB-100 transmits target survivor information, including structured alert messages, GPS position information and a unique serialised identity number back to the onboard AIS plotter. An inbuilt high precision GPS receiver provides accurate position information to assist in quick recovery of survivors. It will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours and has a 5 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.

FEATURE

1.Automatically transmitting signal when drowning

2. Distress signals and GPS target tracking information will be transmitted to any AIS devices around

3. Compatible with AIS plotters and onboard AIS navigation systems to assist fast location and retrieval

4. Small and light weight for mounting on lifejacket

5. Unique serialized ID

6. LED flashing indicator

7. Waterproof and buoyant

8. Minimum 24 hour continuous operation

9. 5 year battery life

How MOB-100 works

•       MOB-100 can be activated manually or automatic actived in water

•       A unique emergency alert is transmitted to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled chart plotters within a 3 mile radius (typical)

•       An AIS SART emergency 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.

Specification

AIS Transmitter

Frequency:             CH87B(161.975MHz) and CH88B(162.025Mhz)

Power:                2W nominal

Transmit antenna:       Sprung whip

AIS message transmitted:  Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG, UTC)

Message 14 (SART-ACTIVE or SART-TEST)

GPS type:        50 channel

Antenna type:     Ceramic patch

Position update:    8 times every minute

Accuracy:         +/- 15m

Modulation:      GMSK

Occupied bandwidth: ≤ 25KHZ

Output power:    33dBm ± 1.5Db

Function

First Transmission:  After 10 seconds (no GPS)

Range:       3 nautical miles (typical)

Secondary location:   Flashing Green LED

Battery

Type:    7.2v Li-MnO2

Working time:  24 hours at least

Battery life:  5 years

Replacement:  By service centre

Environment

Sealing depth:   Immersion to 5m

Operating temperature:  -20°c to +55°c

Storage temperature:   -30°c to +70°c

Physical

Size (D*W*L):   25*55*170mm

Weight:        155g