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ACR Electronics PLB-350B, 2883, 2882 manual Key Pad Functions

Models: 2882

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NOTE: The appearance of your key pad may vary from this picture.

PLB-350B

ON / OFF Button (visible only when antenna is deployed)

Activation diagram

When activated:

(Red LED) transmitting 406 MHz during activation

Self-test /

GPS Test Button

Figure 2 - Key Pad Functions

(Green LED) 406 MHz includes GPS data

(IR LED) Programming Interface

NOTE: If you notice the PLB is flashing the red or green LED and “beeping” periodically on its own, this likely means it has accidentally been activated and needs to be shut off and reported as a false alert (see page 12).

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ACR Electronics PLB-350B, 2883, 2882 manual Key Pad Functions

Contents

Y1-03-0241A PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS CAUTIONS AND NOTES CAREFULLY APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES APPENDIX B - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM Table of ContentsNOTE re Applicable products APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONSWhy is registration important? STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACONHow do I register? What country should I register in?Registration NOAA/NESDIS NSOF, E/SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland, MD Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKSCanadian Beacon Registry CFB Trenton, PO Box 1000 Stn Forces 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 4. Distinguishing PLB Features 5. Activating your beaconPLB-350B Figure 2 - Key Pad Functions8. Activation with GPS 6. Activation 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz7. 406 MHz/121.5 MHz antenna position   9. GPS receiver orientation Figure 4 - GPS Receiver Location 10. Turning off the beacon12. False alert 11. Preventing false alertsDo not stow beacon while other gear is in contact with the keypad To report false alert in the United States, contact the AFRCCSTEP THREE - MAINTAINING YOUR PLB 1. Routine Maintenance2. Battery Replacement To report false alerts outside of the USA, contact the nationalSelf-Test Guide 4. Battery witness seal failureSelf-Test Sequences Green LEDGPS Test Guide 5. GPS acquisition testGPS Test Sequences max minutes 50 secondsIf your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following immediately APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES7. Lost or stolen PLBs 1. Multi-Function Belt Clip2. Attachment Clip 1. General overview APPENDIX B - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM2. Global Positioning System GPS 121.5 MHz Transmitter APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS406 MHz Transmitter AntennaUseful Life Policy APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICESLimited Warranty NoticesEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY