ACR AquaFix 406 ~ GPS Personal EPIRB ~ PLB-200 ~ Marine / Boat Locator Beacon

Description

ACR AeroFix 406 Personal Locator Beacon.
GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
BATTERY
*Batteries meet the UN Classification for non-dangerous goods Class Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries Replacement Replacement due six (6) years from date of manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is placed into service, whichever is first, or after emergency use
Operational Life Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F/-20°C to +131°F/+55°C
406 MHZ TRANSMITTER
Product Number Model Number Size
Weight Buoyancy
Product Number Model Number Size
Weight Buoyancy
2880
PLB-375
P/N 2880 1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm) 4.6 oz (130 g)
Category 2, non buoyant
2881
PLB-375
P/N 2881 1.6 x 1.9 x 4.5” (4.1 x 4.8 x 11.4 cm) 5.4 oz (153 g)
P/N 2881 Category 1, buoyant*
Frequency
Output Power Stability
DIGITAL MESSAGE
*The ResQLink+ is a buoyant PLB but is not intended for operation in water. Intended operational environments include on ground and above ground including held in hand. In all cases, the beacon must be facing skyward with the antenna perpendicular.
144 bits Serialized* Standard Location 520 ms
400 bps
Biphase L
±1.1 radians peak
Material Color Strobe Activation Operation
Waterproof Accessories
Approvals
Limited Warranty
Lead Free
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating -4°F/ -20°C to +131°F/ +55°C Storage -40°F/-40°C to + 158°F/+70°C
High impact and UV resistant plastic ACR-treuseTM(high visibility yellow) Bright white, one flash per three seconds Manual
2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give clear view of sky
16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements
P/N 9521 Flotation Pouch for P/N 2880 Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, R&TTE, Canada
Meets AMSA (P/N 2880.64, 2880.65, 2881.64, 2881.65)
PLB-375 meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95 Subpart K. For all other type approval information, please visit our website.
be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including nationality of registration.
121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER
406.037 MHz 5+ Watts
2 ppb/100ms
Format
Long Message
Message Protocol
Duration
Rate
Encoding
Modulation
* Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can
5 years Yes
Frequency Tolerance
Output Power Morse Code “P” ID MODULATION Type
Sweep Range Sweep Rate Duty Cycle Morse P ANTENNA Frequency Polarization VSWR
121.5 MHz
±50 ppm
>25mW PEP (typical 63mW)
Every 50 seconds(approx.) (U.S. Protocol)
AM (3K20A3N) 500 to 1600 Hz 4 Hz
33.3%
AM (2K00A2A)
406.037 & 121.5 MHz Vertical
Less than 1.5:1
is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is a requirement that you register it with the National Authority of your country. Please note that in many countries all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years by the owner. Please check the requirements for your country of registration.
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS:
All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed into the beacon based on the country in which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are able to determine which country’s database will have your registration information. Search and Rescue (SAR) forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon, the name and type of vessel that you have (if applicable), your address, and who to contact that might know of your current situation - but only if your beacon has been properly registered. Valuable search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alerts, and registering your beacon helps to resolve this quickly.
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge. Do not dismantle the PLB, contains no user-serviceable parts. Dispose of the used PLB with the battery removed in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.