ACR Electronics Y1-03-0233, RLB-36 Appendix H Technical Specifications, GENERAL/ Environmental

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APPENDIX H - 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)

Display size

2.54 cm (1.0 in) diagonal

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 @-20ºC (-4ºF) (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

 

 

LowPro3™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N

 

 

9502

 

 

HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU) kit,

 

 

ACR P/N 9490

Approvals

 

FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36

 

 

COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189

 

 

USCG #161.011/86/0

 

 

MED EC Type Examination (Module B) Certificate

 

 

No.: BSH/4612/5060959/08

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 Step ONE Registering Your Beacon What country should I register in? How do I register?Noaa Sarsat Beacon Registration Suitland Road Suitland, MDDo I need a radio license? Step TWO HOW the Beacon Works How your beacon brings helpExternal GPS interface Anatomy of your beacon Activation switch with Witness TabInternal GPS engine Switch Positions Top ViewCategory 1 SeaShelter3 Bracket Category 2 LowPro3 BracketDigital Display GPS √Activating your beacon Y1-03-0233 Rev. D Y1-03-0233 Rev. D False alarms Turning off the beaconY1-03-0233 Rev. D Step Three Installing the Beacon Mounting locationPage Category I bracket Category II bracket Installing the optical interface to an external GPS receiver Routine beacon maintenance Battery replacementStep Four Maintaining the Beacon On a routine basis aboard ship, doY1-03-0233 Rev. D Changing ownership or contact information Servicing the SeaShelter3 and the HydroFix HRUTo install the new HRU To remove the expired HRUSelf-Testing the beacon Servicing the LowPro3Extended GPS test Appendix a Using and Testing the GPS Systems Using the external GPS interfaceTesting the external GPS interface How the external GPS interface worksInternal GPS position system LED indication of GPS fixAppendix B User Interface Special Icons Compatible GPS receiversAppendix C User Interface Digital Display During Operation GPS Data XX.XXX’ GPS Weak Give Clear View SKYLeave Epirb Until RES Q Keep Epirb RightAppendix D User Interface Digital Display During SELF-TEST BattBoard Test √ Board Test GPS Test √ GPS Test Light Test √ Light Test Self Test Fail See User BookSeek FIX NOW Batt LOWGPS Test Long GPS Data Test StartTest END Appendix F- User Interface Language Translations English French Spanish German Italian PhrasesAppendix G the COSPAS-SARSAT System General overviewAppendix H Technical Specifications GENERAL/ EnvironmentalAppendix I WARRANTY, Useful Life POLICY, Notices Limited WarrantyEC Declaration of Conformity 0735International Maritime Organization Shore Based Maintenance Representative

Y1-03-0233, RLB-36 specifications

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