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Y1-03-0241C

  

4.  Distinguishing PLB Features 

The  distinguishing  features  available  on  your  PLB  vary  with  the 
particular model that you selected.  The following table summarizes the 
similarities and differences in models.   
 

PLB-350B 

Product 
names 

AquaLink™ 406 GPS PLB 

SARLink™ 406 GPS PLB 

ACR 
Product 
Number 

2882 

2883 

Unique 
features 

LED strobe, 12 GPS acquisition tests 

GPS engine 

Internal, 66-channel GPS receiver 

Top case 

Clear 

Buoyant 

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 be manually activated. They 
are only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been 
exhausted.  When  properly  registered  as  required,  the  activation  of  the 
beacon tells Search and Rescue who  you are, where you are, and that 
you are facing a life threatening situation. 

 

 

  WARNING: 

This  transmitter  is  authorized  for  use  only  during 

situations of grave and  imminent danger. Deliberate  misuse may incur 
a severe penalty.

 

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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