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Registration in Canada

 

Canadian residents can register online at:  

http://canadianbeaconregistry.forces.gc.ca/ 

 or contact the Canadian 

Beacon Registry by phone at: 877-406-7671 or by fax at: 877-406-3298. 

 

Canadian Beacon Registry 
CFB Trenton, PO Box 1000 Stn Forces 
Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0 

 

Registration in Other Countries 
In  countries  other  than  the  United  States  and  Canada,  406  MHz 
beacons are registered with that country’s national authority at the time 
of  purchase.  The  sales  agent  may  have  assisted  you  in  filling  out  the 
forms and sending them to the country’s national authority. Alternatively, 
many  countries  allow  online  registration  in  the  International  406  MHz 
Beacon Registration Database (IBRD) at 

www.406registration.com

 
To verify that the unit is properly programmed for your country, view the 
UIN  label  on  the  back  of  the  unit.  In  the  event  that  the  beacon  is  not 
programmed for your country, the sales agent (if properly equipped) can 
reprogram the unit for the correct country.

 

 

STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS 

1.  How your beacon brings help 

406  MHz  beacons  are  a  type  of  portable  emergency  equipment  that 
transmits  a  distress  signal  to  search  and  rescue  (SAR)  organizations. 
The  purpose  of  these  beacons  is  to  aid  SAR  teams  in  tracking  and 
locating ships or individuals in jeopardy as rapidly as possible. 
 
The 406 MHz frequency is a worldwide dedicated emergency frequency 
that  is  detected  by  a  network  of  satellites  called  the  Cospas-Sarsat 
system.  This  satellite  system  was  established  by,  and  continues  to  be 
supported  by,  its  primary  benefactors  -  the  USA,  Russia,  Canada  and 
France.  The  Cospas-Sarsat  system  has  saved  over  28,400  lives  -  and 
counting  -  since  its  inception.  See  Appendix  or  the  Cospas-Sarsat 
website  for  more  information  about  the  system  at 

www.cospas-

sarsat.org.

 

 
When  a  406  MHz  beacon  is  activated,  the  digital  distress  message  is 
sent  to  Cospas-Sarsat  satellites  and,  in  turn,  the  distress  message  is 
relayed to SAR. The distress message contains the beacon UIN and on 
some  models  the  GPS  location  of  the  beacon.  Additional  information 
about  the  beacon  is  accessed  by  SAR  from  the  beacon  registration 
database.  At  the  same  time  the  406  MHz  signal  is  activated,  a  121.5 
MHz signal is turned on. The 121.5 MHz signal is used by SAR to home 
in on the beacon as they approach it. 
 

Summary of Contents for AquaLink 2883

Page 1: ...Y1 03 0241C i...

Page 2: ...rt ACR Products www acrelectronics com designs and manufactures a complete line of safety and survival products including EPIRBs PLBs AIS SARTs Strobe Lights Life Jacket Lights Search Lights and safet...

Page 3: ...HNICAL SPECIFICATIONS____________________ 20 APPENDIX D WARRANTY USEFUL LIFE POLICY NOTICES________ 21 NOTE re Applicable products This manual supports all configurations of PLB 350B beacons In additi...

Page 4: ...ermine which country s database will have your registration information 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 appli...

Page 5: ...also acceptable Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form NOTE Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics warranty card 3 If online or fax reg...

Page 6: ...ngs help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that transmits a distress signal to search and rescue SAR organizations The purpose of these beacons is to aid SAR teams in tracking...

Page 7: ...ition system The PLB 350 is fitted with an internal GPS receiver that will determine the coordinates latitude and longitude of the beacon s position on the globe to be transmitted to the Cospas Sarsat...

Page 8: ...abel Applied at the factory the 15 character hexadecimal number is unique to each beacon Activation button cover Battery expiration label with the month year the battery needs to be replaced Keypad Mu...

Page 9: ...uoyant Yes No Included Accessories Attachment Clip Multi Function Belt Clip Optional Accessories Flotation pouch ACR P N 9504 5 Activating your beacon Overview Personal Locator Beacons are designed to...

Page 10: ...n its own this likely means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported as a false alert see section on false alerts Activation diagram When activated Red LED transmitting...

Page 11: ...re 3 If at all possible be sure the antenna is positioned facing the sky and avoid submerging in water This device is intended to operate on or above the ground or while attached to your person above...

Page 12: ...if possible Water will shield and inhibit the GPS receiver and may cause difficulties obtaining your GPS coordinates Avoid leaning over the beacon to view blinking LED as you may shield the GPS recept...

Page 13: ...he transmission within a few minutes of beacon activation NOTE If you report a false alert and the authorities have not received the signal do not be concerned This may mean that you were able to deac...

Page 14: ...ement includes servicing the beacon by replacing all o rings testing the water seal and the electrical properties NOTE There are no user serviceable items inside the beacon DO NOT OPEN THE BEACON Open...

Page 15: ...memory 406 MHz synthesizer RF power battery GPS header if equipped If a red LED flashes at the completion of the Self test your beacon has failed Repeat the Self test If the failure persists contact A...

Page 16: ...LAT and longitude LON position This test must be performed outside with a clear view of the sky Press the Self test button for greater than 5 seconds Observe the beacon for the entire GPS test A beep...

Page 17: ...ation form This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners See earlier section STEP ONE for further details on this process 7 Lost or stolen PLBs If your PLB is lost or stolen do the following imme...

Page 18: ...sengage the clip from the beacon The belt clip has been designed to accommodate your extreme adventures You can secure your beacon directly to backpack webbing straps life jackets or belts to ensure t...

Page 19: ...hat you have a strap on your life jacket in the shoulder area for attachment of the PLB The beacon should hang with the GPS receiver up so that the beacon is inverted This will give the GPS receiver t...

Page 20: ...ination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces The addition of the GEOSAR satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event This satellite system has no Doppler c...

Page 21: ...vironmental Minimum Battery Operating Life 24 hours minimum 4 F to 131 F 20 C to 55 C Battery Replacement Interval Battery replacement due no later than 6 years from date of manufacture 5 years from d...

Page 22: ...rs for the following products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS Useful Life Policy The typical service life of a properly maintained Product is limited to 12 years from date of manufacture Products that are 12 yea...

Page 23: ...Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD United Kingdom Certificate No NC 14342 Regulations and ETSI EN 302 152 1 V1 1 1 2003 11 IEC 60945 2002 Standards EN 301 843 1 V1 2 1 2004 06 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 301 48...

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