ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 Appendix C Technical Specifications, GENERAL/ Environmental

ACR Electronics RLB-38 manual Anatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness Tab, Optional External GPS interface ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Top View, Switch Positions ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Category 1 SeaShelter3 Bracket, Category 2 QuickDraw Bracket ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Activating your beacon ACR Electronics RLB-38 manual Y1-03-0250 Rev. B ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Witness tab will break once placed in the on position ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Tips for Optimum Deployment of AN Activated Beacon, Turning off the beacon ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual False alarms ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Step Three Installing the Beacon, Date of Installation Example ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Category I bracket ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Category II bracket ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Installing the Optional optical GPS interface cable ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250 manual Step Four Maintaining the Beacon, On a routine basis aboard ship, do, Battery replacement ACR Electronics RLB-38 manual Y1-03-0250 Rev. B ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250 manual Changing ownership or contact information, Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRU ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual To remove the expired HRU, To install the new HRU ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Servicing the QuickDraw, Self-Testing the beacon ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS Systems, How the external GPS interface works ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual LED indication of GPS fix, Compatible GPS receivers ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT System, General overview ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual Appendix C Technical Specifications, GENERAL/ Environmental ACR Electronics RLB-38, Y1-03-0250 manual Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices, Limited Warranty ACR Electronics Y1-03-0250, RLB-38 manual EC Declaration of Conformity, Product
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APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL

Beacon size (without antenna)

17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X 4.2 X 3.58 in)

Beacon weight

581 g (20.49 oz)

Beacon material

High impact UV resistant polymer

Color

ACR-Treuse™ (high visibility yellow)

Waterproof

Tested to 10 min @10 m (33 ft), exceeds RTCM

 

 

standard

Buoyant

Yes

Deployment

Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release

 

Category II: Manual

 

 

BATTERY

Operational life

 

48 hours minimum @-20º C (-4º F) (Class 2)

Battery type and

 

LiMnO2

replacement interval

 

5 years from date beacon placed in service,

 

 

or after use in an emergency not to exceed battery

 

 

expiry

Operating temperatures

 

-20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2)

Storage temperatures

 

-30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2)

 

 

406 MHz TRANSMITTER

Frequency

 

406.037 MHz

Power output

 

5 W

Digital message format

 

Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can

 

 

be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded

 

 

formats, and to national location protocol)

 

121.5 MHz TRANSMITTER

Frequency

 

121.5 MHz

Power output

 

25 mW PEP

Modulation type

 

AM (3K20A3X)

 

 

LED STROBE

Light color

 

White

Output power

 

1 cd (effective candela)

Flash rate

 

20-30/ min

Range

 

360º visibility

 

 

GENERAL

Accessories

 

SeaShelter3™ Category I Mounting bracket, ACR

 

 

P/N 9501

 

 

QuickDraw™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR

 

 

P/N 9507

 

 

HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU)

 

 

kit, ACR P/N 9490

 

 

Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for

 

 

Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388.1

 

 

Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for

 

 

Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388

Approvals

 

FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36

 

 

COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189

NOTE: For complete information regarding beacon type approvals, please visit ACR’s website at www.acrelectronics.com

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Contents Owner Vessel Radio Call Sign UIN # Page Table of Contents Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, NoticesStep ONE Registering Your Beacon How do I register? What country should I register in?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? How your beacon brings help Step TWO HOW the Beacon WorksOptional External GPS interface Anatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness TabTop View Switch PositionsCategory 2 QuickDraw Bracket Category 1 SeaShelter3 BracketActivating your beacon Y1-03-0250 Rev. B Witness tab will break once placed in the on position Turning off the beacon Tips for Optimum Deployment of AN Activated BeaconFalse alarms Date of Installation Example Step Three Installing the BeaconPage Category I bracket Category II bracket Installing the Optional optical GPS interface cable Battery replacement Routine beacon maintenanceStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0250 Rev. B Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRU Changing ownership or contact informationTo remove the expired HRU To install the new HRUServicing the QuickDraw Self-Testing the beaconUsing the external GPS interface Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS SystemsTesting the external GPS interface How the external GPS interface worksCompatible GPS receivers LED indication of GPS fixGeneral overview Appendix B the COSPAS-SARSAT SystemGENERAL/ Environmental Appendix C Technical SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix D WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, NoticesProduct EC Declaration of Conformity
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