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Y1-03-0157 Rev. F

121.5 MHz Transmitter

Frequency

121.5 MHz

Sweep Range

400 to 1200 Hz

Frequency Tolerance

±50 ppm

Sweep Rate

3 Hz

Output Power

25 mW PEP

Duty Cycle

37.5%

Modulation Type

AM (3K20A3X)

Antenna

Xenon Strobe

Frequency

406 & 121.500 MHz

Light Color

White

Polarization

Vertical

Output Power

0.75 effective candela

VSWR

Less than 1.5/1

Flash Rate

20—30 per minute

GPS Antenna

12 Channel Parallel
Receiver

Battery Life

Temperature Range

Operating

48 hours minimum

Operating

CLASS 1

-40°C to +55°C

Replacement Interval

5 years or after use in an
emergency

Storage

CLASS 1

-50°C TO +70°C

General/Environmental

Size (less Antenna)

7.0 x 4.25 x 3.62 in.
(17.8 x 10.8 x 9.2 cm)

Color

Yellow

Antenna Height

7.5" (19.05 cm)

Weight

2.25 lbs. (1.1 kg)

EPIRB Material

High impact and UV
resistant plastic

Waterproof

Exceeds RTCM
Standards - Factory
Tested to 10 meters at
room temperature

7.4 Accessories

Mounting Case (Cat. 1)
Size
Release System

P/N. 9435
6.5" x 17.1" (16.51 cm x 43.4 cm)
Hydrostatic with manual override

Hydrostatic Release Kit

P/N 9490, Universal HRU kit

Mounting Brackets (Cat.2)
Size

P/N 9430
5.3" x 6.9" (13.5 cm x 17.5 cm)

Summary of Contents for 406 EPIRB, NOAA

Page 1: ...B 35 Y1 03 0157 Rev F FCC Type Accepted ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale Fl 33312 Tel 1 954 981 3333 Fax 1 954 983 5087 www acrelectronics com Email Info acrelectronics com OWNER_____________________________________ VESSEL_____________________________________ RADIO CALL SIGN____________________________ ...

Page 2: ...bor materials or return transportation provided you obtain a Return Authorization from ACR Electronics Inc 5757 Ravenswood Road Ft Lauderdale Fl 33312 6645 To obtain a Return Authorization call our Customer Service Department at 800 432 0227 This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by other than the factory Except ...

Page 3: ...TION OF 406 MHZ BEACONS 1 1 1 Registration Importance 1 1 2 Where to Register 1 1 3 Registration in the United States 1 1 4 Commercial Vessels in the United States 1 1 5 Commercial Vessels World Wide 1 1 6 Registration Outside the United States 2 1 7 Change of Ownership or Contact Information 2 1 8 Lost or Stolen EPIRBs 2 SECTION 2 FALSE ALARMS 2 2 1 Prevention of False Alarms 2 2 2 Reporting of F...

Page 4: ...n the United States The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA The owner should complete the enclosed registration form Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics warranty card and mail with the pre addressed postage paid envelope to The information provided on the registration form is used only for rescue pu...

Page 5: ...o your EPIRB registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks Police Department Name Police Phone Number Police Case Number If you re EPIRB were to activate the information you provide will be forwarded to the appropriate search and rescue authorities who will ensure that your EPIRB gets back to you If someone attempts to register an EPIRB reported as stolen NOAA or your nation...

Page 6: ... location and homing purposes is sometimes requested Mounting in this orientation provides the best homing signal The GlobalFix Product No 2742 Cat 1 float free mounting bracket should be mounted securely to a vertical or horizontal surface the mount has predrilled holes for attachment to a flat surface where there are no overhead obstructions Location aboard a vessel must be chosen to allow the E...

Page 7: ...Y1 03 0157 Rev F 4 SECTION 4 ACTIVATION AND DEPLOYMENT 4 1 Bracket Configuration Figure 1 Figure 2 ...

Page 8: ...ap should be adjusted tight against the beacon tight enough so that it is almost difficult to engage the buckle This should be checked periodically 4 3 GPS Acquisition The GlobalFix is fitted with an internal Global Positioning System receiver that will determine the latitude and longitude of its position on the globe to be transmitted to the emergency system When the GlobalFix is activated the GP...

Page 9: ... beacon from the water The beacon normally takes up to 12 seconds to deactivate or 2 Placing the beacon back into the release bracket If the beacon continues to operate after it has been deactivated remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery to disable the unit Return it to a service center for repair 4 8 Full Functional Self Test Please read all instructions before pe...

Page 10: ...unobstructed view of the sky preferably not in direct sunlight as it may be difficult to see the LEDs Performing the Internal GPS Test If the thumb switch is held in the vertical position after the full functional self test has finished the buzzer will beep and the red LED will light simultaneously This beep and simultaneous red LED indicates that the GPS has been turned ON and a live test of the ...

Page 11: ...ng bracket Insert the new hydrostatic release assembly in place by engaging it to the opening of the ejection spring and case sliding the HRU down into the keyed locking position and turn to the left Place beacon into the mounting bracket and replace cover securing in place with a hitch pin going through the hydrostatic release rod see SECTION 3 3 for dating procedures 5 3 Battery Replacement The ...

Page 12: ...ated 406 MHz satellite beacons COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from EPIRBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz The COSPAS SARSAT 406 MHz beacon signal consists of a transmission of non modulated carriers followed by a digital message format that provides identification data The 406 MHz system uses Satellite borne equipment to measure and store the Doppler shifted frequen...

Page 13: ...ollowing product codes define the options available to meet specific operational requirements Prod No 2742 Model RLB 35 Category 1 Prod No 2744 Model RLB 35 Category 2 Note All models above conform to Class 1 Requirements operations 40 C to 55 C storage 50 C to 70 C Applicable Documents RTCM Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs COSPAS SARSAT Certificate No 136 Document C S T 001 Document C S T 00...

Page 14: ...hours minimum Operating CLASS 1 40 C to 55 C Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency Storage CLASS 1 50 C TO 70 C General Environmental Size less Antenna 7 0 x 4 25 x 3 62 in 17 8 x 10 8 x 9 2 cm Color Yellow Antenna Height 7 5 19 05 cm Weight 2 25 lbs 1 1 kg EPIRB Material High impact and UV resistant plastic Waterproof Exceeds RTCM Standards Factory Tested to 10 meters at room ...

Page 15: ...16 2005 Type Examination Annex A 1 Item No A 1 5 6 and Annex B Module B in the Directive Standards IMO Res A 810 19 IMO MSC 56 66 MSC 120 74 IMO MSC Circ 862 IMO Res A 694 17 IEC 61097 2 IEC 60945 ETS 300 066 COSPAS SARSAT C S T 001 COSPAS SARSAT C S T 007 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc Fort Lauderdale Florida USA EU Representative ACR Electronics Inc European Office Lymington Hampshire UK Signe...

Page 16: ...n accordance with Service Interval MSC Circ 1040 Shore based maintenance of all satellite EPIRBs should be carried out by the flag administration and not exceeding 5 years It is recommended that maintenance be performed at the time when the battery is to be changed All ACR 406 MHz EPIRBs shall have their first shore based maintenance performed on the same dates as their battery replacement SBM Pro...

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