ACR Electronics PLB-350C Product Support Manual Download Page 9

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5.  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-350C 
Product 
names 

AquaLink™View 406 
GPS PLB 

SARLink™ View 406 GPS PLB 

ACR  Product 
Number 

2884 

2885 

Unique 
features 

Digital display, LED strobe, 60 GPS acquisition tests 

GPS engine 

Internal, 66-channel GPS receiver 

Top case 

Clear 

Buoyant 

Yes 

No 

Included 
Accessories 

Multi-Function Belt Clip 

Optional 
Accessories 

Flotation pouch (ACR P/N 9504) 

 

6.  Digital Display 

The digital display in the beacon is used as a secondary visual aid, supporting 
the green/red LED and the audio tone, which indicate the status of the beacon 
during testing and during emergency operation. 
 
The messages on the digital display typically appear as one or two words at a 
time, until the entire message has been displayed. 
 

When 

the 

beacon 

is 

activated,  the  display  will 
show the message PLB ON. 
The  beacon  will  begin  to 
send  406  MHz  emergency 
signal  bursts,  at  which  time 
the  display  provides  other 
messages 

including 

406 

SENT,  121.5  ON  and  GPS 
coordinates,  provided  the 
data  was  acquired.  If  GPS 
data 

has 

not 

been 

successfully 

downloaded 

into  the  beacon,  the  digital 
display  will  give  you  tips  like 
“GIVE  CLEAR  VIEW  TO 
SKY.”  

 

PLB 

ON 

GPS √ 

Summary of Contents for PLB-350C

Page 1: ...Y1 03 0244E i PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL PLB 350C 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons Product No 2884 AquaLink View 2885 SARLink View Y1 03 0244 Rev E...

Page 2: ...electronics 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 safety accessories The quali...

Page 3: ...AL ICONS________________ 20 APPENDIX C USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY OPERATION ___ 21 APPENDIX D USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY SELF TEST ____ 24 APPENDIX E USER INTERFACE DIGITAL DISPLAY LONG GPS TE...

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: ...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 registra...

Page 6: ...equipped can reprogram the unit for the correct country STEP TWO HOW THE BEACON WORKS NOTE Please be aware that throughout your user manual reference is made to the beacon BEEPING Please note that the...

Page 7: ...LB 350C is fitted with an internal GPS receiver that will download the coordinates latitude and longitude of the beacon s position on the globe to be transmitted to the Cospas Sarsat emergency system...

Page 8: ...ed around beacon UIN Label 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...

Page 9: ...504 6 Digital Display The digital display in the beacon is used as a secondary visual aid supporting the green red LED and the audio tone which indicate the status of the beacon during testing and dur...

Page 10: ...sfully acquired This will be followed by the GPS coordinates horizontally scrolling through the display provided the beacon has successfully downloaded an external GPS location See Appendixes B throug...

Page 11: ...ly means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported as a false alert see section on false alerts PLB 350C Activation diagram GPS Self Test Button ON OFF Button visible on...

Page 12: ...ctive 8 406 MHz 121 5 MHz antenna position For maximum performance you must deploy the beacon antenna into the proper position as shown in Figure 3 If at all possible be sure the antenna is positioned...

Page 13: ...ctronics logo see Figure 4 To ensure optimum performance of the GPS receiver the beacon needs to have an unobstructed view of the sky Avoid submerging the GPS receiver in water if possible Water will...

Page 14: ...llites detect distress beacon transmissions immediately and locate the transmission within a few minutes of beacon activation NOTE If you report a false alert and the authorities have not received the...

Page 15: ...each inspection check the time remaining until replacement is required The battery should be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the Self test Always refer battery replac...

Page 16: ...on will send a 406 MHz signal coded as Self test to the satellite system The 121 5 MHz homing signal is inhibited during Self test this allows you to test your beacon any time during the day without c...

Page 17: ...or the entire GPS test A green LED will indicate that the GPS has been turned ON The beacon GPS will remain ON until LAT LON coordinates have been obtained or until 2 minutes have elapsed If good LAT...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...disengage 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...

Page 20: ...battery charge The gauge illustrates the remaining charge in the battery as a percent of the total possible charge e g The gauge will show the system to be charged in the following increments 100 75 5...

Page 21: ...minds you that for optimum GPS performance i e greatest likelihood of acquiring coordinates position the beacon so that it has a clear view of the sky The system reminds you that for optimum transmiss...

Page 22: ...stress signal when available Updated GPS coordinates are sent every twenty minutes The system reports recently acquired GPS coordinates You may be able to communicate the coordinates to SAR or other p...

Page 23: ...sent If accompanied by a red LED flash the GPS coordinates have not been sent NOTE If GPS coordinates were not sent the system will continue to attempt to acquire the data and add it to the 406 MHz di...

Page 24: ...remaining battery life is greater than 24 hours at 20 C the test passes The first test checks the available hours of battery life battery witness seal If remaining battery life is less than 24 hours...

Page 25: ...ssed If one of the six tests fails the system advises you that Self Test has failed This message appears if Self Test failed The system advises you to refer to this Product Support Manual User Book fo...

Page 26: ...c 1 When one of the tests fail the system bypasses the remaining tests and goes to SELF TEST FAIL 2 The only exception to 1 is that if the battery fails the other tests are still performed The system...

Page 27: ...GPS acquisition test is active This message repeats for approximately 100 seconds while the GPS is acquiring data The system informs you that the beacon has passed the extended GPS test GPS coordinat...

Page 28: ...dination 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...

Page 29: ...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 date of install or after emergency use...

Page 30: ...ND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages To pl...

Page 31: ...land Ireland Italy The Netherlands Norway Portugal Romania Slovak Republic Sweden Switzerland Liechtenstein United Kingdom The following countries require a license for this product France Germany Hun...

Page 32: ...lton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD United Kingdom Certificate No NC 14625 Regulations and EN 302 152 1 V1 1 1 2003 11 IEC 60950 1 2006 Standards EN 301 843 1 V1 2 1 2004 06 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 301 843 2 V1...

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