Features
The FastFind CREW1 is an AIS Man Overboard Device with a range of features designed to accelerate detection and support localised rescue for vessel crew in an MOB situation.
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APPLICABLE STANDARDS
IEC 60945, IEC 61108-1, EN 50383: 2010,
EN 62368-1: 2014 + A11: 2017, EN 303098 V2.2.1,
IEN 50385: 2002, EN 62311: 2008
VHF PERFORMANCE
| Frequency | AIS 1, 161.975MHz AIS 2, 162.025 MHz |
| Data Rate | 9,600bps |
| Tx Power | 2W (1W EIRP) |
| Bandwidth | 25 KHz |
| Modulation | GMSK |
| Range | 4nm typical with receiver antenna > 5m above sea level |
| AIS Message Type | Message 1 (TXID, GPS position, SOG, COG) Message 14 (MOB ACTIVE or MOB TEST) |
GPS RECEIVER
| Receiving Channels | 72 |
| Frequency | L1, 1575.42 MHz |
| Tracking Sensitivity | (-)159 dBm |
| Reacquisition | (-)163 dBm |
| Position Update | Every minute |
| Position Accuracy | < 2.0 m SBAS < 2.5 m Autonomous |
ACTIVATION METHOD
Manual activating or automatic activating with water sensor by immersion
LED INDICATION
Battery (green/red)
GPS Positioning (green/red)
BATTERY
| Type | Primary Lithium (not rechargeable) |
| Operating Time | 36 hours at -10°C, typical |
| Storage (battery life) | 5 years, replacement due after emergency use |
ENVIRONMENTAL
| Operating Temperature | -20°C~55°C |
| Storage Temperature | -30°C~70°C |
| Waterproof | IP68 |
| Immersion depth | Temporary immersion to 5m for a period of 5 minutes |
| Compass Safe Distance | 0.8m |
PHYSICAL
| Size | 129x52x40mm (L*W*D) |
| Weight | 160 g (main unit only) |
ITEMS SUPPLIED
| Main MOB unit with webbing belt clip | x1 |
| Clip on carrying pouch | x1 |
| User guide | x1 |
| Oral tube clip for lifejacket | x1 |
| Unit Self-test activation tab | x1 |
Technology Overview
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the FastFind brand, a brand synonymous with life-saving Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) solutions, Seas of Solutions are delighted to announce the FastFind CREW1 AIS MOB will join the RLS enabled FastFind Return Link PLB in our portfolio of marine electronics.
The new CREW1 provides the quality and innovation you would expect from a FastFind beacon and is designed to improve the survivability of those working or playing on the water.
The FastFind CREW1 AIS Man Overboard device is designed to accelerate detection and support localised rescue for vessel crew in an MOB situation. The CREW1 offers a range of innovative features in a compact and easy to carry design. The semiautomatic beacon can be water or manually activated. It boasts an extended 36-hour battery life and high-powered SOS strobe capability. With a rugged construction and multiple attachment clippings, the FastFind CREW1 is designed with crew survivability in mind. Submersible to 50m, the Crew1 offers a versatile commercial grade AIS man over-board solution
Installation and activation
The FastFind CREW1 is supplied, as default, with a clip to attach the device to lifejacket strap and an alternative clip which can be attached to the lifejacket’s oral tube. This clip can be installed on either side of the oral tube. Activation can be either manually or by water sensor activation.
Manual activation involves pulling off the red antenna cap to release the antenna and then pulling the activation tab off. The device will start transmitting alert messages immediately.
Water sensor activation requires you to pull off the red antenna cap to release the antenna, when the water sensor embedded at the bottom side of the device is immersed in water for more than 3 seconds, the device will be activated and starts transmission.
For more information see product datasheet
