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 | |
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| standard |
Buoyant | Yes | |
Deployment | Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release | |
| Category II: Manual | |
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| BATTERY |
Operational life |
| 48 hours minimum |
Battery type and |
| LiMnO2 |
replacement interval |
| 5 years from date beacon placed in service, |
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| or after use in an emergency not to exceed battery |
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| expiry |
Operating temperatures |
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Storage temperatures |
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| 406 MHz TRANSMITTER |
Frequency |
| 406.037 MHz |
Power output |
| 5 W |
Digital message format |
| Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can |
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| be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded |
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| formats, and to national location protocol) |
| 121.5 MHz TRANSMITTER | |
Frequency |
| 121.5 MHz |
Power output |
| 25 mW PEP |
Modulation type |
| AM (3K20A3X) |
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| LED STROBE |
Light color |
| White |
Output power |
| 1 cd (effective candela) |
Flash rate |
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Range |
| 360º visibility |
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| GENERAL |
Accessories |
| SeaShelter3™ Category I Mounting bracket, ACR |
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| P/N 9501 |
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| QuickDraw™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR |
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| P/N 9507 |
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| HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU) |
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| kit, ACR P/N 9490 |
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| Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for |
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| Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388.1 |
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| Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for |
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| Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388 |
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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