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PLB-110
SECTIOn 9 – CaRE anD MaInTEnanCE
The SATRo
TM
Model PLB-110 requires very little preventive or routine maintenance.
If the PLB is in daily field service then we recommend that you perform a general
visual inspection of the PLB exterior each work day, a PLB self test each month and a
gPS self test every six months.
If the PLB is stored in climate controlled conditions and used for infrequent weekend
excursions or vacations then we recommend that you perform a general visual
inspection of the exterior of the PLB and a PLB self test seven business days prior to the
start of your excursion. This gives you time to send the PLB back to a factory authorized
service center if required, and have it returned before the start of the excursion.
Abrasions, scrapes, slight scratches on the exterior of the PLB are acceptable.
Cracks in the case, in antenna, loose antenna mounting, battery packs with expiration
dates in the next 30 workdays, chips or chunks removed from the gasket, lost on/
off switch cover and/or lost antenna latch require the PLB be returned to a factory
service center for maintenance and performance checks. A gPS self test should be
performed every six months.
Any PLB that indicates a red LeD following a self test must be returned to a factory
authorized service center.
Any PLB that was activated for more than one hour must have the battery pack
replaced at the earliest opportunity. The PLB may not meet its performance
requirements when the battery pack has been discharged for an hour or more.
Also, the battery pack should be replaced with 30 days prior to the expiration date.
PLB owners are not authorized to replace the battery pack. The battery pack is a
critical component and only factory trained personnel are authorized to remove and
replace the battery pack. only factory assembled and inspected battery packs are
authorized for use.
Safe Transportation
The SATRo
TM
Model PLB-110 with battery pack installed contains an aggregate lithium
content of less than 2 grams. The individual cells of the battery pack have a lithium
content of less than 1 gram. Consult your local postal or other shipping regulations when
returning your PLB with battery pack installed to authorized service centers.
Dangerous goods regulations do not apply to the Model PLB-110 with battery pack
installed when carried by individuals for their own use (Reference: United Nations
Model Regulations 16th Revised edition Vol. 1, Recommendations on the Transport
of Dangerous goods).
SECTIOn 10 – PRODUCT SERVICE, USEFUL LIFE anD WaRRanTY
Product Service
Factory authorized service of the SATRo™ Model PLB-110 can be performed at the
following location:
astronics DME Corporation
6830 NW 16
th
Terrace
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA
Phone number: +1-(954)-975-2100
Fax: +1-(954)-979-3313
Website: www.Astronics.com
Refer to the Astronics DMe website for the most up-to-date list of authorized service
centers.
Useful Life Policy
The SATRo
TM
PLB-110 is designed for a useful life of 12 years from the date of
manufacture assuming they are in good condition, meet performance specifications and
the distress and homing signal frequency drift is within the limits for another battery
replacement cycle.
Limited Warranty
Astronics DMe Corporation warrants products against mechanical, electrical, physical,
and workmanship defects for a period of two years from the date of manufacture. This
warranty excludes consumable items such as batteries.
Astronics DMe Corporation will repair or replace, at its option, equipment or parts, which
fail because of mechanical, electrical, physical, or workmanship defects, provided the
equipment or parts were operated or maintained in accordance with approved practice,
and used for the intended purpose. Any product which has been repaired or altered in
such way, in Astronics DMe Corporation’s judgment, as to affect the product adversely
will not be covered under warranty.
Customers must notify Astronics DMe Corporation Customer Product Support (CPS)
in writing within ten (10) working days of the failure/defect discovery with a detailed
description of the problem. For further information, contact:
DME Corporation Customer Product Support
6830 NW 16th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
DMeCPS
@
astronics.com
(954) 975-2123