ACR Electronics ACR-PLB-375 Personal Locator Beacon User Manual
ACR Electronics, Inc. Personal Locator Beacon
User Manual
Cobham Beacon Solutions
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Europe Office:
ACR Electronics Europe GmbH
Handelskai 388 / Top 632,
1020 Vienna, Austria
www.acrelectronics.com
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PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL
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PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES
CARFULLY
Table Of Contents & Warnings
CAUTION: Before proceeding to test or use your new ACR
Electronics’ product, please read this Product Support
Manual in its entirety.
Table of Contents
1. Registration 3
2. Anatomy Of A Rescue 6
3At OfY B
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WARNING: The PLB must be promptly registered with the
appropriate National Authority. Failure to register the PLB
could delay a Search and Rescue (SAR) response and may
be unlawful.
WARNING: This transmitter is authorized for use only
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.
A
na
t
omy
Of
Y
our
B
eaco
n
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4. Activating Your Beacon 8
5. Turning Your Beacon Off 11
6 Testing Your Beacon
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during situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate
misuse may incur a severe penalty.
CAUTION: False alerts endanger lives and cause expensive
disruption to Search and Rescue services, deliberate misuse
of the PLB could result in penalty and fine.
6
.
Testing
Your
Beacon
12
7. Satellite Testing 14
8. Preventing False Alarms 15
9 Beacon Maintenance
16
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate,
puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge.
CAUTION: Do not dismantle the PLB, contains no user-
serviceable parts.
9
.
Beacon
Maintenance
16
10. Product Specifications 18
Declaration of Conformity 19
CAUTION: Remove from pouch prior to operation
Disposal: Remove the Lithium battery. Dispose of the used
battery in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
Air Travel: Product contains small lithium metal batteries
This manual supports all configurations of PLB-375 beacons. In addition
to the part numbers listed on the cover page, other configurations of
these products may be available, thus you may have purchased a
product configuration with a different version of the part number (for
example, 2880.63). As long as the first four digits are the same as one
of the part numbers on the cover, this manual is applicable. If you have
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Department at ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Telephone +43-1-5 237
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1. Registration
REGISTERING YOUR BEACON
Why is registration important?
As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is a
requirement that you register it with the
requirement
that
you
register
it
with
the
National Authority of your country. Please note
that in many countries all 406 MHz beacons are
required to have their registration updated every two
years by the owner. Please check the requirements
for your country of registration.
HOW REGISTRATION WORKS:
All 406 MHz beacons transmit a Unique Identifier
Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is
programmed into the beacon based on the country in
which the beacon is registered, thus authorities are
able to determine which country’s database will have
your registration information. Search and Rescue
(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 applicable), your address,
and who to contact that might know of your current
situation - but only if your beacon has been properly
registered. Valuable search and rescue resources are
wasted every year responding to false alerts, and
registering your beacon helps to resolve this quickly.
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1. Registration
What country should I register in? The beacon must be registered in the
country of the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not programmed to that
country’s code and protocol, and the residence is outside of the USA, the
beacon needs to be reprogrammed.
Additionally, the beacon must be reprogrammed if you, as the owner, move out
of the country where the beacon is registered. To verify the country for which a
beacon is programmed, see the label with the UIN (Unique Identification
Number) on the back of the unit.
For a com
p
lete list of all countries with online re
g
istration links visit
pg
www.acrelectronics.com/support/registrations/
Please check to make sure that your PLB is registered correctly
User Tip
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1. Registration
Registration This Personal Locator Beacon is shipped
into Europe with a country code programmed for the
UK. To register this in the UK fill out the form that come
with the Beacon. In countries other than the United
Kingdom, 406 MHz beacons are registered with that
country’s national authority or on the Cospas-Sarsat
International Registration Data Base (IBRD)
www.cospas-sarsat.org/ibrd. The sales agent may have
assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them
to the countr
y
’s national authorit
y
.
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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.
reprogram
the
unit
for
the
correct
country.
International customers should visit
www.acrelectronics.com to find the proper location to
register your beacon. 5
2. Anatomy Of A Rescue
STEPTWO‐ HOWTHEBEACONWORKS
Howyourbeaconsummonshelp
406MHzbeaconsareatypeofportableemergencyequipmentthat
transmitsadistresssignaltosearchandrescue(SAR)organizations.The
purposeofthesebeaconsistoaidSARteamsintrackingandlocatingshipsor
individuals in jeopardy as rapidly as possible
individuals
in
jeopardy
as
rapidly
as
possible
.
The406MHzfrequencyisaworldwidededicatedemergencyfrequencythat
isdetectedbyanetworkofsatellitescalledtheCospas‐Sarsat system.This
satellitesystemwasestablishedby,andcontinuestobesupportedby,its
primarybenefactors‐ theUSA,Russia,CanadaandFrance.TheCospas‐Sarsat
t h d 30 500 li
dti
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sys
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em
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assave
d
over
30
,
500
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ves‐ an
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coun
ti
ng‐ s
i
nce
it
s
i
ncep
ti
on.
T
o
learnmoreaboutthesystemvisitwww.cospas‐sarsat.org.
Whena406MHzbeaconisactivated,thedigitaldistressmessageissentto
Cospas‐Sarsat satellitesand,inturn,thedistressmessageisrelayedtoSAR
forces.ThedistressmessagecontainsthebeaconUINandonsomemodels
theGPSlocationofthebeacon.Additionalinformationaboutthebeaconis
accessedbySARforcesfromthebeaconregistrationdatabase.Atthesame
timethe406MHzsignalisactivated,a121.5MHzsignalisturnedon.The
121.5MHzsignalisusedbySARforcestohomeinonthebeaconasthey
approachit.
The406MHzsignalisdetectedbymultiplesatellitesandfromthat
informationthelocationofthebeaconcanbecalculated.Thisdataaloneis
sufficientforSARtofindpersonsorshipsindistressinareasonable
timeframe.However,asafurtherenhancement,somebeaconshaveaGPS
engineonboard.Thisfeatureallowsthebeacontoacquirecurrentlocation
coordinatesfromaninternalGPSreceiver.The
p
ur
p
oseofthisfeatureisto
User Tip
Learn more about the Cospas-Sarsat satellite
system: www.cospas-sarsat.org
pp
sendanevenmorepreciselocationofthebeacontothesatellites,i.e.,
latitudeandlongitudedata.ThishelpsSARtoreachthelocationevenfaster.
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3. Anatomy Of Your Beacon
Anatomy of your beacon
A. Antenna Latch – Latch unlocks antenna from beacon body. When unclipped, the antenna
can be deployed to uncover On/Off and test buttons.
B. Strobe Light – Activates when beacon is turned on and at the end of self test bursts.
C. Green and Red LED Light – Visual indicator of beacon activity.
D. GPS Receiver – Location of GPS Receiver, give clear view to sky and do not obstruct.
E. ON/OFF Button – Activates the beacon when pressed for 1 second. Turns beacon off when
pressed for 3 second.
F. TEST Button – Self Test Beacon to ensure it is working properly.
G
Antenna
Wraps around product and protects On/Off
and Test Buttons
G
.
Antenna
–
Wraps
around
product
and
protects
On/Off
and
Test
Buttons
.
H. Lanyard – Secures beacon to prevent loss.
Warning: This transmitter is authorized for use only during
situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate
misuse may incur a severe penalty.
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4. 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.
How To Activate Your Beacon
To activate your beacon in a distress situation, follow these steps:
1 Unclip the antenna latch from the case
1
.
Unclip
the
antenna
latch
from
the
case
.
2. Move antenna into the upright position
3. Depress the ON/OFF button for 1 full
second.
When Activated (First Minute):
To let you know the beacon has been activated, you will see the strobe
light flash once every second while the RED light will flash once every 3
seconds.
After the First Minute:
While transmitting your distress signal, the RED light and Strobe light
each will flash once every 3 seconds, alerting you that your beacon is
active.
When the Red li
g
ht is re
p
laced b
y
the GREEN li
g
ht
,
this indicates that
gpy g,
your beacon has successfully downloaded your GPS coordinates and is
transmitting them along with your 406 MHz Distress Signal.
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4. Activating Your Beacon
Activation with GPS
When your unit is activated, the GPS receiver will turn on, search to find your LAT/LON and
incorporate it into your 406 MHz signal. As soon as the GPS receiver acquires valid
positioning data, the red flashing light will be replaced by a green flashing light once every 3
seconds.
T
he same GPS data will be sent with each 406 MHz signal for the next 30 minutes. At that
time the internal GPS will start up again, search to find your LAT/LON and incorporate it into
your next 406 MHz signal. If for any reason the internal GPS cannot update your LAT/LON,
your last position will be used for the next four hours. At that time the green LED will stop
blinking and the red LED will flash once every 3 seconds until new GPS data is obtained.
GPS receiver orientation
Wh ti t d it i iti l th t d t th b ith b d t t
Wh
en ac
ti
va
t
e
d
,
it
i
s cr
iti
ca
l
th
a
t
you
d
o no
t
cover
th
e
b
eacon w
ith
any
b
o
d
y par
t
, wa
t
er,
clothing, etc. The GPS receiver is located under the bottom portion of the case where it is
outline with the text “GPS, Give Clear View To Sky.”
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 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
coordinates
.
Avoid
leaning
over
the
beacon
to
view
blinking
LED
as
you
may
shield
the
GPS
reception.
Red Flashing Light =
S di 406 MH
S
en
di
n
g
406
MH
z
Signal Only
Green Flashing Light =
Sending 406 MHz
Si l ith GPS
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Sig
na
l
w
ith
GPS
Coordinates
4. Activating Your Beacon
Proper Positioning and Handling during Activation
Do not cover the GPS receiver with your
hand and make sure you have a clear view
to the sky to ensure GPS is downloaded
to
the
sky
to
ensure
GPS
is
downloaded
.
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Make sure the antenna is pointing towards
the sky, out of the water. Beacon is not
intended to operate in water.
5. Turning Your Beacon Off
Turning off the beacon
To deactivate your beacon; depress the ON/OFF button
for more than 3 seconds. Once the beacon is deactivated,
all blinking LED lights will stop, signifying that the beacon
Post Rescue Follow Up
Hopefully you are never put in the situation
is no longer sending your distress message.
If deactivation should fail, try again before removing the 2
screws holding the unit together and unplugging the
battery to disable the unit. Return the beacon to ACR
Electronics for service.
Hopefully
you
are
never
put
in
the
situation
where you have to activate your beacon to be
rescued, however, should you activate your
beacon in an emergency that requires Search
and Rescue assistance, please contact ACR
Electronics in the days that follow.
NOTE: Leave beacon on until rescued. Turning beacon off
will prolong or prevent rescue. Repeated activations could
be viewed as a hoax.
It is important for us to learn the nature of
your emergency, how the beacon performed
so that we can continue to build the world’s
best life saving equipment.
Real life activations and how people use our
beacons in these situations plays a major role
in designing and manufacturing our products.
We also like to share these rescues with
others in an effort to
p
romote
p
ro
p
er use of
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Personal Locator Beacons.
You can learn more about our Post Rescue
Follow Ups by visiting our Survivor Club at
www.acrelectronics.com/survivors/
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6. Testing Your Beacon
Your beacon has the ability to perform 2 different tests to
ensure the beacon is working perfectly. The first is a basic self
test which checks the beacons Data Integrity and Memory; 406
MHz Synthesizer; RF Power/Battery; GPS header and sends a
satellite burst. The second test is a GPS Self Test that actuall
y
ACR strongly recommends performing the Self-Test
once per month, or at least two weeks prior to a trip
allowing enough time for service should your beacon
require it.
y
turns the GPS Receiver on, downloads your position and then
transmits this data in the Self Test satellite burst.
Note: Self test should only be performed in the first 5 minutes of
any hour.
Battery Witness Seal Life
If your beacon flashes an initial Orange light at the
beginning of the Self- test, this indicates that your
electronic witness has been broken and you have used
more than 1 hour of battery life. While the beacon will still
operate normally in a distress situation ACR strongly
Basic Self Test (No GPS Data)
During a Self-test your beacon 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 causing false alerts.
operate
normally
in
a
distress
situation
,
ACR
strongly
recommends you have your battery replaced and the
electronic witness reset to ensure that you will have at
least 24 hours of battery power.
This beacon has enough excess battery life to perform 220 self
tests over the 5 year life of the battery.
To perform a Basic Self Test:
1. Unclip the antenna latch from the case.
Light Scheme Light Meaning
Self Test Passed
2. Move the antenna into the upright position
3. Depress the Test button for 1 full second
A Green Light will flash followed by a Second Long Green Light
flash and the strobe light. This indicates a successful Basic Self
T
est.
Self Test Passed
(Battery: <24 Hours)
Self Test Fail
Self
Test
Fail
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 ACR Electronics or an authorized Battery Replacement
Center for servicing of your beacon.
Self
Test
Fail
(Battery: <24 Hours)
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6. Testing Your Beacon Quick Tip:
A Basic Self Test will take
GPS Self Testing (GNSS Self-Test)
The GPS receiver is located under the bottom front portion of
the case. It is imperative that the receiver is not obstructed
di Slf
T t ti ti t th t th GPS i i
roughly 10 seconds to
perform and complete.
A GPS Self Test will take
roughly 45-120 seconds to
perform and complete.
d
ur
i
ng
S
e
lf
-
T
es
t
or ac
ti
va
ti
on
t
o ensure
th
a
t
th
e
GPS
rece
i
ver
i
s
acquiring your latitude (LAT) and longitude (LON) position. This
test must be performed outside with a clear view of the sky.
This beacon has enough excess battery life to perform 10 GPS
self tests over the 5 year life of the battery. Once this GPS
perform
and
complete.
testing feature reaches 10 times, the feature will be disabled by
internal software.
To perform a GPS Self Test:
1. Unclip the antenna latch from the case.
2. Move antenna into the upright position
Light Scheme Light Meaning
GPS Downloaded and Sent in
Test Burst
3. Depress the Test button for 5+ seconds
3 Green Lights will flash followed by a series of RED flashes until
GPS has been downloaded into the beacon. Once valid GPS
data has been obtained, a long GREEN flash will appear followed
b
y
a flash of the Strobe Li
g
ht. This indicates a successful Basic
GPS Unable Downloaded
Test Not Initiated: either GPS
Self
Test
Limit
Exceeded
or
yg
Self Test.
If at the end of the GPS Self Test, a long Red light appears, this
indicates that the beacon was unable to find your GPS
coordinates.
Self
Test
Limit
Exceeded
or
Battery <24 Hours Remaining
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8. False Alarms
False alert
A false alert must be reported to the search and rescue
authorities.
False alerts in the USA that are rectified must be reported to
Preventing false alerts
A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or
otherwise, that does not result from a situation of grave
and imminent danger.
False
alerts
in
the
USA
that
are
rectified
must
be
reported
to
the US Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) to let
them know that the situation has been corrected and
everything is fine. Responsibly reporting these events to the
AFRCC or your proper authority will not incur a penalty, but
deliberate misuse or not notifying the proper authority may
ilt
Be sure to do the following to help minimize false alerts:
Register your beacon. This does not reduce false alert
rates; however, when the beacon is properly registered,
the situation can usuall
y
be resolved with a
p
hone call.
i
ncur a severe pena
lt
y.
Reporting
Should there be a false alert for any reason, it must be
reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The
information that should be reported includes:
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Be careful with whom you leave your beacon. Make
sure that they know how to use it, and that they
understand the ramifications of causing a false alert. A lot
of false alerts are generated by curious individuals. If you
notice the beacon is flashing the red or green LED and
•
T
he PLB 15-digit Unique Identifier Number (UIN)
•Time and date
•Duration and cause of activation
•Location of beacon at the time of activation
To report false alerts outside of the USA
, contact the
notice
the
beacon
is
flashing
the
red
or
green
LED
and
strobing periodically on its own, this likely means it has
accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and
reported.
The Cospas-Sarsat satellites detect distress beacon
transmissions immediately and locate the transmission
national authority where your beacon is registered.
To report false alert in the United States
,contact the
AFRCC:
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 signal, do not be concerned. This may
mean that you were able to deactivate the beacon before
transmitting the signal
United States Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
(AFRCC)
Tel: 1-800-851-3051
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transmitting
the
signal
.
9. Beacon Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
Carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks.
Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the
beacon or otherwise cause a malfunction. Any cracks
observed should be immediately referred to ACR for
observed
should
be
immediately
referred
to
ACR
for
evaluation by calling +43-1-5 237 237 240. ACR Technical
Support can also be reached by sending an email to:
Technical.Support@acr-euope.com
After checking the beacon case for cracks, it may be wiped
down with a clean damp cloth Do not use any type of
down
with
a
clean
,
damp
cloth
.
Do
not
use
any
type
of
cleaner on your beacon.
Battery Replacement
Replace the battery no later than 6 years from beacon date
of manufacture, 5 years from in service date, or after
At h i ti h k th ti
For the nearest location of a Battery Replacement Center,
iit bit t
lt i /h
t
emergency use.
At
eac
h
i
nspec
ti
on, c
h
ec
k
th
e
ti
me
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 replacements
and other beacon service to a factory authorized Battery
Replacement Center. Battery replacement includes servicing
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ere-
t
o-
buy/find-a-battery-service-provider/
This beacon contains 1 lithium metal battery pack that is
less than 0.8 grams. They are not classified as Hazmat for
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. Opening the beacon
will void the warrant
y
.
transportation. Prior to shipping beacon for service, alert
your carrier about the batteries contained in this equipment
to make sure they properly label your package. Call ACR’s
Technical Service department at +43-1-5 237 237 240 for
proper shipping instructions or visit the ACR website for an
MSDS at
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9. Beacon Maintenance
Changing ownership or contact information
As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to
advise the national authority of any change in your
registration information. If you are transferring the beacon
to a new owner, you are required to inform the national
Lost or stolen PLBs
If your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following
immediately:
// Report to your local authorities that the PLB has been lost
or stolen
//Contact your National Authority with the following
authority. You can do this by using their online database or
by letter, fax or telephone and informing the authority of
the name and address of the new owner.
The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the
national authorit
y
with all of the information re
q
uested on
//Contact
your
National
Authority
with
the
following
information:
•Police department name
•Police department phone number
•Police case number
If your PLB were to be activated, the information you provided
ill b f d d t th i t h d
yq
the registration form. This obligation transfers to all
subsequent owners.
w
ill
b
e
f
orwar
d
e
d
t
o
th
e appropr
i
a
t
e searc
h
an
d
rescue
authorities who will ensure that your PLB gets back to you.
If someone attempts to register a PLB reported as stolen, your
national authority will notify the appropriate police department.
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10. Product Specifications PLB-375 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. Find
the product than click on “Downloads”.
GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Product Number 2880
Model Number PLB-375
Size 1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm)
Weight 4.6 oz (130 g)
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
Color
ACR
treuse
™
(high visibility yellow)
406 MHZ TRANSMITTER
Frequency 406.037 MHz
Output Power 5+ Watts
Stability 2 ppb/100ms
DIGITAL MESSAGE
Format
144 bits
Color
ACR
-
treuse (high
visibility
yellow)
Strobe Bright white, one flash per three seconds
Activation Manual
Operation 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button.
Give clear view of sky
Waterproof 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10
min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM
waterproof requirements
Format
144
bits
Long Message Serialized*
Message Protocol Standard Location
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
*
Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can
waterproof
requirements
Buoyancy Category 2, non buoyant
Accessories P/N 9521 Flotation Pouch
Approvals Pending: Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Canada,
R&TTE
Limited Warranty 5 years
Lead Free Yes
TEMPERATURE RANGE
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
Tolerance ±50 ppm
Out
p
ut Power >25mW PEP
(
t
yp
ical 63mW
)
TEMPERATURE
RANGE
Operating -4°F/ -20°C to +131°F/ +55°C
Storage -40°F/-40°C to + 158°F/+70°C
BATTERY
*Batteries meet the UN Classification for non-dangerous goods
Class Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
p
(yp )
Morse Code “P” ID Every 50 seconds(approx.) (U.S. Protocol)
MODULATION
Type AM (3K20A3N)
Sweep Range 500 to 1600 Hz
Sweep Rate 4 Hz
Duty Cycle 33.3%
Morse P AM (2K00A2A)
Replacement Replacement due six (6) years from date of
manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is
placed into service, whichever is first, or
after emergency use
Operational Life Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F/-20°C to
+131°F/+55°C
A
NTENN
A
Frequency 406.037 & 121.5 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5:1
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CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge. Do not dismantle the PLB, contains
no user-serviceable parts. Dispose of the used PLB with the battery removed in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift.
Durin
g
the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return
transportation from ACR. For further assistance, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics Europe GmbH Handelskai 388 /
Tpo 632, 1020 Vienna, Austria Email: Technical.Support@acr-euope.com Fax:
+43-1 5 237 237 150, Telephone: +43-1 5 237 237 240.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident or misuse, or as a result of service or modification performed by an
unauthorized factory
Except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph THE COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WA
RRANTY OF
unauthorized
factory
.
Except
as
otherwise
expressly
stated
in
the
previous
paragraph
,
THE
COMPANY
MAKES
NO
REPRESENTATION
OR
WA
RRANTY
OF
ANY KIND, 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 place the warranty in effect, register online at www.acrelectronics.com or return the attached card within 10 days.
*Five
y
ears for the followin
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p
roducts: EPIRB
,
PLB
,
S-VDR
,
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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 years and 1 month or
older from date of manufacture will not be serviced by ACR or our Battery Replacement Centers. A Product that is 12 or less years old from date of
manufacture will be serviced as long as the unit appears fit to be placed back into its final operational cycle. Service includes the replacement of those
items that must be replaced at service intervals and the verification that the device appears to be in good mechanical and electrical working condition by
an ACR authorized service technician
an
ACR
authorized
service
technician
.
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