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EXPOSURE OLAS CORE

EXPOSURE OLAS CORE

$195.95

The Core is a compact, portable overboard alarm and emergency light system. It reacts within 2 seconds of a person falling overboard and can easily be switched between vessels without the time and cost of wired installation. The Core can connect with up to 25 OLAS transmitters and cover a vessel up to 50ft.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

What it does

The Core wirelessly tracks OLAS transmitters around the vessel. When a person wearing a transmitter falls overboard the in-built alarm is triggered and a high-power emergency red light gives visual indication and illuminates the surrounding area, all within 4 seconds.

As well as triggering the Alarm, the Core connects with the free OLAS mobile application providing an easy to read arrow back to the alert position plus essential MOB last known position information and an auto populated VHF prompt screens to support the crew during the stress of a recovery operation.

 

Why use the OLAS CORE

The Core gives skippers complete confidence that in the event of a MOB incident, the entire crew are alerted instantly and can take immediate recovery actions.

Losing a crew member overboard is every sailors’ worst nightmare. The larger the boat, the more difficult it can be to know immediately that a MOB incident has occurred, especially in the dark with crew members forward of the mast.

It can happen all too easily even in benign conditions. Wearing a physical tether, whilst advisable, is not always practical, and indeed falling overboard on a tether has been proven to be no guarantee of survival if the boat is at full speed and the skipper is not immediately aware of the incident.

 

Who is it for

The Core connects to 25 crew members via wearable OLAS tag transmitters, creating a virtual lifeline. Larger vessels can be fitted with an OLAS Extender which increases the range from 50ft to 100ft. Suitable for anyone heading out on the water looking for added security and peace of mind. The OLAS tags are compact, light eight and have user replaceable batteries, suitable for adults, children, pets or important items which may fall overboard.

 

Core Advantages

OLAS Integration

Any OLAS transmitting devices, the OLAS Tags and OLAS Float-On LED light, within range can be tracked by the CORE, allowing freedom for the crew to move around the deck, with total confidence that an early warning system will alert them instantly of a MOB incident, so a swift recovery can be actioned.

Connects to 25 OLAS Transmitters (OLAS Tags or OLAS Float-On)

Connecting up to 25 OLAS transmitters allows the CORE to be used on onboard larger vessels. OLAS transmitters are not only designed for crew, simply by attaching a transmitter to objects such as MOB flotation devices, the dog or a yacht tender, you can always be aware if something has gone missing.

Extender compatible

An OLAS Extender, which is also 5V USB powered with an internal rechargeable battery can be used to cover areas where the transmitter signal may be blocked. This allows complete scalability and portability to vessels up to 80ft.

Portable with low power consumption – 5V USB

The portable module is powered by 5V USB power supply enabling it to be used on different vessels without requiring hard wiring.

Inbuilt Alarm

An 85db alarm will sound to indicate an OLAS transmitter has gone out of range. The CORE can be linked up with the OLAS app so that alarms can be placed in 2 locations on the vessel.

Inbuilt Emergency Light

A high-power emergency Red light will illuminate, offering clear visual indication of an alert, whilst also acting as a light to illuminate the area to aid with recovery at night.

System Feedback

The CORE clearly indicates how many OLAS transmitters are connected during the setup process. Transmitters can be Added/Removed from the system either using the mobile App or through simple inbuilt switching process.

Mobile App Features

The Core is easily operated via the OLAS App, free to download from the App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.  The OLAS app requires a device running the minimum of IOS11 or Android 5.1 to work. The OLAS App is a powerful tool for controlling the Core functions and for aiding in fast rescue. The app offers the following functionality:

  • Monitor all OLAS transmitters that are being tracked.
  • Customise OLAS transmitter Names making them easy to allocate.
  • Check battery status for OLAS transmitters
  • Add new OLAS transmitters to the system
  • Adjust the time before the Core reacts to an overboard transmitter between 2 seconds to 15 seconds, allowing more freedom around larger vessels
  • External alarm mode activates the inbuilt switch until it is manually cancelled. This allows external, high power, alarms to be connected in series.
  • Pause the alarm state
  • sounding the external alarm if a Tag wearer is out of range on both the Core and your mobile device.
  • Adjust the time before the cut-off switch or alarm is triggered – offering greater freedom
  • Maximum volume alarm and vibration on your mobile phone, synchronized with the Core.
  • Indication of which transmitter has triggered the alarm.
  • Record the GPS location of where the alarm was triggered • Clear guidance back to the GPS location where the alarm was triggered.
  • Clear display of the time and GPS location of where the alarm was triggered and the user’s current location.
  • VHF emergency script with automatically input GPS co-ordinates and custom vessel information Solo Mode.
  • Designed for when boating on your own within 2G cellular range or offshore Wifi. Solo mode will send an automatic text message to a custom number with your location and time of the incident. If a self-rescue is managed an automatic text is sent cancelling the alert.

Setup and Mounting

  • USB Connection – simply plug in to any 5V USB supply and start tracking (note: not compatible with all portable power banks due to low power usage)
  • Automatic power up.
  • No connection alert – automatic alert when no OLAS transmitters are in range, prompting setup.
  • Mounting holes for permanent fitting • Tape groove for semi-permanent attachment.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 9 × 9 × 5 in
Product

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Part Number EXPOLASCORE
Size 3.6” (H) x 3.5” (L) x 1.5” (W)
Weight 0.40 Ounces
Color Black and Clear
Operation Press and Hold Button to Sync all Tags
Maximum Number of Connected OLAS transmitter Connects up to 25 OLAS Transmitters (OLAS Tag/OLAS T2 and/or OLAS Float-On)
Power / Current 5V / 13-17mA
Visual Alarm Red LED / 55 Lumens
Audible Alarm 85 Decibels
MOB System Track up to 25 different OLAS transmitters with 1 phone/tablet.  OLAS Transmitters can be tracked by an unlimited number of phones/tablets (Bluetooth 4.1 Compatible).

 

The ALARM sounds within 8 seconds of a Man Overboard situation.  The system records the MOB location using your phone/tablets GPS and directs the boat back to the last known location for a quick and easy recovery.

 

Compatible with the OLAS Guardian, Extender, Mobile App, Float-On, and Tag.
Mobile App IOS and Android (Free Download)

·         Connect multiple OLAS transmitters to 1 phone or tablet

·         Connect 1 OLAS transmitter to multiple phones / tablets

·         Solo Mode (Text Message Alerts to Emergency Contacts with GPS coordinates)

·         App Navigation: SOG, COG, Bearing to Waypoint, Course to steer, and Compass

Download the OLAS App on the App store or get it on Google Play: Search ‘OLAS EXPOSURE’
Range For use with vessels up to 50 feet.

Extend the coverage range on larger vessels with the OLAS EXTENDER for coverage on boats up to 100 feet.
Scalability Upgrade your system with the OLAS Guardian (Base Station with Alarm and Engine Kill Switch) and the OLAS Extender (extends range of your MOB system from a vessel size of 50 ft up to 100 ft).
Buoyant No
Waterproof Yes (IP67)
Fuse Not Applicable
Bluetooth® 5.0
Applications Recreational and Commercial Boating
Accessories (included) USB Charging Cable
Warranty 1 Year
Approvals FCC, RED, CE

 

For more information about product warranty, please visit here.

Can Core or Guardian operate without the mobile app?

Yes, the Core and Guardian can set-up, monitor and alert without requiring the OLAS mobile application. Through light indication on the switch and sound signals from the hub, the user can easily check the number of OLAS transmitters being tracked and the state of the device i.e. scanning, tracking, paused or alarming. The OLAS mobile app is only required as an additional tool to aid in setup and monitoring the OLAS system. The OLAS app also acts as an extra alarm and includes rescue screens to aid in MOB rescue including scripted Mayday call and Solo mode, an automated text message for use whilst on your own, within cellular range (minimum 2G or Wi-Fi required).

 

What is the difference between the Core and the Guardian?

The Core is a portable MOB alarm system which can be plugged into any 5V USB power socket. It has an emergency light and internal alert to indicate a MOB.

 

The Guardian is a hard-wired solution which can operate from 10-24V. The Guardian can be wired into a vessels existing kill switch, stopping the engine in a MOB situation. The same wiring solution could also be used to activate an external MOB alarm system. The Guardian has an emergency light and internal alert sound to indicate a MOB.

 

 When an OLAS transmitter is switched on, will it automatically be tracked by the OLAS system?

A previously untracked OLAS transmitter needs to be brought within a few meters for it to be tracked automatically.

If an OLAS transmitter has previously been tracked by the Core or Guardian, then it will be automatically tracked when it is within ‘near’ proximity, around 3 meters from the Core or Guardian.

 

How should I maintain the Core?

Ensure the Core remains clean and dry. If it becomes wet, clean with fresh water, avoiding the charge port and dry ensuring no water is left in or around the charge port or buzzer. Keep the Core out of direct sunlight.

 

My boat is longer than 50ft, can I still use the Core or Guardian?

Yes, but it is likely you will need to add an OLAS Extender to the system which will allow use on vessels up to 80ft using a single Extender or 100ft with 2 Extenders.

What is the maximum distance I can go from the Core or Guardian without triggering the alarm?

The distance can vary depending on where the Core or Guardian is installed and the material of the vessel. If the Core or Guardian is located centrally in a vessel effective coverage of a vessel up to 50ft can be achieved. If a transmitter is submerged in open water, it will disconnect immediately even if within the 50ft range.

 

Can an OLAS transmitter leave the vessel without triggering an alarm?

Yes, but the OLAS system will either need to be in Pause or the individual tag will need to be in a paused state. To pause tracking of individual OLAS transmitters the OLAS app should be used. To pause the whole OLAS system either the OLAS app or the Core / Guardian hub can be used.

 

When the OLAS system is paused, if an OLAS tag leaves the vessel and does not return can the OLAS system re-start tracking?

It is not possible for OLAS to restart tracking until all OLAS transmitters are back in range. If you try to restart tracking a triple beep indication will occur from the hub. If the OLAS transmitter will not return the OLAS system needs to be restarted. Previously tracked tags will be tracked transmitters will be automatically tracked again when they are brought back within 3 meters of the Core or Guardian.

 

What should I do when an OLAS transmitter has set off the alarm and then been recovered back to the vessel?

Bring the OLAS transmitter back within 1 meter of the Core or Guardian hub. If the Core or Guardian hub is still alarming press the button once to pause the alarm and then press the button again to restart tracking.

After the tag has been brough back within 1 meter tracking will automatically restart after 1 minute if it has not already been restarted.

 

How can I check to see how many OLAS transmitters are being tracked?

Press the switch on the hub once, it will then indicate the number of tracked OLAS transmitters with a sound and a light signal.

Alternatively, the OLAS mobile app will display any OLAS transmitters within range.

 

 

 The alarm is not triggered when I put the OLAS transmitter into a bucket of water?

The OLAS transmitter needs to be submerged by up to 4 inches in open water. If submerged in a bucket the wireless signal can transmit out of the side and bottom of the bucket.

 

If I switch the OLAS tag off will this trigger the alarm?

Yes, switching the OLAS tag off is the same as disconnecting the OLAS tag by falling overboard or submerging it in open water. We recommend testing the OLAS system regularly.

The OLAS T2 can be set-up to either activate the alarm when switched off or to switch off silently. The alert function can be adjusted in the OLAS mobile app.

 

What measures can I take to ensure optimal performance of the OLAS technology when using the Mobile App:

  1. Do not connect other Bluetooth devices whilst using the OLAS app

 

  1. Ensure the OLAS app is at least 1 meter from other RF transmitting devices

 

  1. Select ‘Always’ for location access in your App settings

 

  1. Allow notifications

 

  1. Only 6 OLAS tags should be ON within range of the OLAS app (if tracking without the Core or Guardian)

 

  1. Avoid carbon, metal or water as this will block the OLAS data

 

  1. Always check connections prior to setting off

 

 

 

 

What is the minimum phone requirement?

iPhone 5 onwards / 3rd generation iPad onwards / Android 4.4+ / Bluetooth LE (The Bluetooth chip in some Android devices can vary, always check compatibility after purchase and return if not suitable).

 

What is the maximum distance / Yacht size?

 

Direct tracking with the OLAS app is suitable for vessels up to 30ft

Tracking via the Core or Guardian is suitable for vessels up to 50ft

Tracking using additional Extenders is suitable for vessels up to 100ft.

Always test the range limitations to avoid false alerts.

 

Does the tag transmit GPS?

No, the GPS is taken from your mobile device running the OLAS app. It is recorded at the time of alarm, like pressing the MOB button on a chart plotter.

 

Where does the OLAS app direct back to?

The app is always directing back to the last known location of the OLAS tag I.e. the point at which the alert sounded.

 

What is the battery life?

If turned on and left on for up to 4 months. Every time the OLAS tag is switched OFF/ON more power is used. On average around 3 months.

 

How many phones can use the OLAS app?

Any compatible phone can download the OLAS app.

The OLAS app is free of charge and will be updated regularly as and when technical advances are made.

 

Is the battery user replaceable?

On the OLAS tag yes, it uses a CR2477. On the OLAS Float-On and OLAS T2 the battery is rechargeable.

 

How many OLAS transmitters can be attached to 1 phone?

Up to 6 transmitters can be tracked.  Ensure no more than 6 are within  range of the phone to avoid false alarms.

Can I use a mixture of OLAS tags and OLAS Float-On’s?

Yes, you can use both connected on the same app. They will automatically indicate which is which.

 

How do you identify different tags?

When first purchased the tag or Float-on will have a number that will also be represented when it is seen in the app, the name of the tag or Float-On can then be changed. The app can also be used to revert back to the original number.

 

How can I monitor the battery?

The OLAS tag indicates its battery status in the OLAS app. If the app is running when the level gets below 10% is indicated in the OLAS app.

The OLAS Float-On has battery indication using the traffic light system. When a charge is necessary it will illuminate solid red.

 

What happens if there are more than 6 OLAS transmitters around 1 device?

The 7th OLAS transmitter may push one of the previous 6 from the list causing a false alert. For this reason, only 6 devices can be used within range of the OLAS app.

 

What are the optimum OLAS app settings to avoid false alerts?

‘Always’ should be selected in your App settings and notifications should be allowed.

 

Can I have a different Bluetooth device connected?

No. If using the OLAS app it should not have any connections with external Bluetooth devices.

 

What is the proper method for testing my OLAS TAG or OLAS FLOAT-ON Transmitter in order to provide the most accurate representation of how the mobile app will communicate with the transmitter in a man overboard (MOB) scenario?

  1. Only test 1 OLAS TAG at a time

 

  1. Testing whilst on a moving vessel gives a more accurate representation of how the system operates. The test can also be carried out on land.

 

  1. Ensure the OLAS TAG you are carrying the test out with is either switched off to cause the alert or fully out of range by submerging in at least 6 inches of open water. Leave the TAG submerged for the entirety of the test. If the TAG is removed from the water or switched back on whilst still in range of the mobile device the TAG will reconnect and OLAS will resume normal tracking. Placing the TAG in a sink or glass of water will not work.

 

  1. You will see TAGS status change from Green reading “Immediate,” “Near,” or “Far” to Red reading “Paused” to “Unknown”

 

  1. After 8 to 12 seconds the alarm will sound

 

  1. Accept the alarm and then walk away from the TAG. A searching icon will appear to indicate that you are still within 20 meters of the point of loss and would be within visual contact of the man overboard (MOB)

 

  1. Having walked approximately 20 meters from the TAG, the searching icon will change to an arrow pointing back towards the point of loss. Continue walking for a further 20 meters, this will simulate the vessels onward movement prior to stopping and changing direction to perform a search and rescue.

 

  1. When you reach around 40 meters from the point of loss turn around and follow the arrow

 

  1. Once back within 20 meters the searching icon reappears, this would indicate when you should initiate a search protocol based on the wind and tidal conditions

 

  1. Once back within 20 meters either switch the TAG back on or remove it from the open water and it will automatically reconnect, cancelling the alarm (if tracking directly with the OLAS app). If tracking via a core or Guardian the alarm needs to be manually paused.

 

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