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ACR Electronics PLB-350B, 2883, 2882 manual Y1-03-0241A

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ACR Electronics PLB-350B, 2883, 2882 manual Y1-03-0241A

Contents

Y1-03-0241A PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY NOTE re Applicable products Table of ContentsAPPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES APPENDIX B - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSSTEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON Why is registration important?How do I register? What country should I register in?Registration NOAA/NESDIS NSOF, E/SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland, MD Canadian Beacon Registry CFB Trenton, PO Box 1000 Stn Forces STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKSAstra, Ontario K0K 3W0 1. How your beacon brings help2. Internal GPS position system FRONT BACK 3. Anatomy of your beaconNOTE The appearance of your beacon may vary from this picture 5. Activating your beacon 4. Distinguishing PLB FeaturesFigure 2 - Key Pad Functions PLB-350B7. 406 MHz/121.5 MHz antenna position 6. Activation 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz8. Activation with GPS   Figure 4 - GPS Receiver Location 10. Turning off the beacon 9. GPS receiver orientationDo not stow beacon while other gear is in contact with the keypad 11. Preventing false alerts12. False alert To report false alert in the United States, contact the AFRCC2. Battery Replacement 1. Routine MaintenanceSTEP THREE - MAINTAINING YOUR PLB To report false alerts outside of the USA, contact the nationalSelf-Test Sequences 4. Battery witness seal failureSelf-Test Guide Green LEDGPS Test Sequences max 5. GPS acquisition testGPS Test Guide minutes 50 seconds7. Lost or stolen PLBs APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIESIf your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following immediately 1. Multi-Function Belt Clip2. Attachment Clip 1. General overview APPENDIX B - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM2. Global Positioning System GPS 406 MHz Transmitter APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS121.5 MHz Transmitter AntennaLimited Warranty APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICESUseful Life Policy NoticesEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY