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APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

406 MHz Transmitter 

Frequency 

406 MHz 

Output Power 

greater than 5 watts (typical: 6.3 watts) 

Frequency Stability 

±2 parts per billion/100ms 

Digital Message: 
Format 

 

Long message  

Serialized

1*

 

Message protocol 

Standard Location 

Duration 

520 ms 

Rate 

400 bps 

Encoding 

Biphase L 

Modulation 

±1.1 radians peak 

1* 

Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service 

center to other coded formats including nationality of registration. 

121.5 MHz Transmitter

 

Frequency: 

121.5 MHz 

Frequency Tolerance 

±50 ppm 

Output Power 

>25 mW PEP 

Morse Code “P” ID 

Every 50 seconds (approximately) (U.S. Protocol) 

Modulation 

Type 

AM (3K20A3N) 

Sweep Range 

400 to 1200 hZ 

Sweep Rate 

3 Hz 

Duty Cycle 

37.5% 

Morse P 

AM (2K00A2A) 

Antenna

 

Frequency 

406.037 & 121.5 MHz 

Polarization 

Vertical 

VSWR 

Less than 1.5:1 

General/Environmental

 

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 date of install, or after emergency use 

*Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods 

Size 

of 

beacon 

less 

Antenna 

2.31 x 5.81 x 1.25 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.17 cm) 

(SARLink™) 

2.31 x 5.81 x 1.45 in (5.87 x 14.76 x 3.68 

cm) (AquaLink™) 

Material 

High-impact and UV-resistant plastic 

Color 

ACR-

treuse™ (High-visibility yellow) 

Weight 

8.9 oz (252 g) without belt clip 

(SARLink™) 

9.2 oz (260 g) without attachment clip 

(AquaLink™) 

Waterproof 

Factory tested to 16.4 ft (5 m) for 1 hour and to 32.8 ft (10 m) for 10 
minutes, both at room temperature 

Buoyancy 

See section 4 

“Distinguishing PLB Features”, page 8 

Temperature Range 

Operating 

-4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) 

Storage: 

-40°F to +158°F (-40°C to +70°C) 

 

PLB350B  meets  the  requirements  of  Federal  Communications  Commission 
(FCC) Part 95 Subpart K. For all other type approval information, please visit our 
website at 

www.acrelectronics.com

.

 

 

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Страница 1: ...Y1 03 0241C i...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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