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