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THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL
ACR Electronics, Inc.
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User Manual - Y1-03-0332 Rev. A
Model: SARLink SOS-300
Product No.: 2893.x and 2893.xx
Texting
Tracking
Utilities
Settings
2894.x and 2894.xx
Beacon
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- Page 1 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY This document is the property of ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR) and is distributed by ACR for the benefit of our customers. This document may not be disseminated, reproduced or altered in any way without the prior written...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Note: The 406 MHz Personal Emergency Beacon functionality signify different versions of this product). of the SARLink SOS-300 is built to meet Cospas-Sarsat standards and for use by individuals engaging in activities This User Manual and the SARLink Product Support where conventional means of rescue are not available. -
Page 3: Registration
406 MHz Registration REGISTERING YOUR BEACON As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, and due to the global alerting nature of the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system, it is a requirement that you register the beacon with the National Authority of your country (eg. -
Page 4: False Alarms
False Alarms Preventing false alerts A false alert is any emergency SOS activation of the 406 MHz distress signal, intentional or otherwise, that does not result from a situation of grave and imminent danger. A false alert can also be initiated by inadvertently activating the Iridium-Only SOS mode when an emergency does not exist. -
Page 5: Anatomy Of A Rescue
Anatomy Of A Rescue HOW THE BEACON’S 406 DISTRESS MESSAGE WORKS. How your beacon summons help. 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that transmits a distress signal to search and rescue (SAR) organizations. The purpose of these beacons is to aid SAR teams in tracking and locating ships or individuals in jeopardy as rapidly as possible. -
Page 6: Getting To Know Sarlink Sos-300
Getting to know SARLink SOS-300 406 MHz & Iridium Antenna • Do not hold, submerge, or obstruct view to sky GPS Receiver Location • Do Not Obstruct View To Sky 406 MHz and Iridium Distress Activation Button • See page 9... -
Page 7: Powering On/Off & Charging
SARLink SOS-300. The Iridium battery can be recharged and should be recharged based on the status of the battery... -
Page 8: Status Bar Symbols
One bar represents valid time and date fix, two bars represent dead reckoning, three bars represent 2-D fix, and four bars represent 3-D fix. Although the SARLink SOS-300 GPS receiver can often obtain a location fix when the antenna is partially blocked (near buildings, in a room next to a window, etc.), it is recommended that the antenna should have a clear view of the... -
Page 9: Emergency Activation
5 seconds. 4. Do not obstruct view to sky (see label on SARLink SOS-300 positioned here). 5. Once activated, leave the SARLink SOS- Iridium 300 on or above ground in upright (<1 min) -
Page 10: Emergency Deactivation
Emergency Deactivation Press the SOS button for 4 seconds to cancel the emergency activation (406 MHz and Iridium distress alert). The 406 MHz distress alert can only be canceled by pressing the SOS button. button will stop flashing after the emergency activation has been cancelled. -
Page 11: 406 Mhz Locator Beacon Icon
406 MHz Locator Beacon Icon There are two menu items available when the 406 MHz icon is pressed: 406 MHz Self Test and 406 MHz Configuration. 406 MHz Self Test The Self Test screen provides the most recent self test results (see page 12 for instructions on performing a self test). -
Page 12: 406 Mhz Self Test
7 year life of the dedicated 406 MHz Lithium battery. **SARLink SOS-300 should be sent back to ACR Electronics in the event of a self-test fail. **The dedicated 406 MHz Lithium battery should be replaced after any 406 MHz Emergency Distress Activation, or on or before the 406 MHz Lithium battery expiry date. -
Page 13: Iridium Emergency Activation
Default message will be added to outbox in 20 seconds **Perform steps listed above on this page as quickly as possible and then place SARLink SOS-300 on or above ground in upright position with unobstructed view to the sky. Continue to use Iridium functions Default message will be added only to facilitate rescue. -
Page 14: Iridium Sos Icon
Iridium SOS Icon The Iridium SOS function is independent of the 406 MHz function. The Iridium only SOS function enables a “distress notification” to be immediately sent from the SARLink SOS- 300 via the Iridium satellite network to a Network Operations Center (NOC) and escalated to the appropriate personnel within that organization (as opposed to a Utilities... -
Page 15: Iridium Texting
The Check Mailbox menu can either be in Idle or Checking the Iridium gateway for any pending messages to be downloaded. Contacts is an address book with a list of contacts created and saved into the SARLink SOS-300’s memory. Memory is used to clear messages in all mail boxes or clear messages in each individual mail box—... - Page 16 Texting – Compose a message (Iridium only) When Compose is selected, a screen will appear with two distinct regions—“To: Server” and “Canned Message:” To: Server/Emails: Compose User can hold a finger down with moderate pressure and slide between “Choose Contacts” and “Enter Emails.”...
- Page 17 After Enter Emails is selected a keyboard will appear. Multiple email addresses of up to 255 characters can be entered John Doe 5 separated by a comma. The SARLink SOS-300 keeps track of John Doe 6 the limit and will prevent user from entering email addresses John Doe 7 longer than allowed.
- Page 18 Save as Draft. If Send is selected, a Success screen will appear to indicate that the message has been added to the Outbox. The SARLink SOS-300 must maintain clear unobstructed view of the sky for successful message transfer (ensure that the...
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Page 19: Iridium Tracking
Tracking (Iridium only) The tracking menu allows user to: • enable the SARLink SOS-300 tracking • disable tracking • set the reporting rate • set the position report format • select a Brevity Code • block certain reports • Enable and disable the logging of reports •... - Page 20 Format - The SARLink SOS-300 can transmit position reports in 30-byte format or 10-byte format, as well as PECOS. The 30-byte format includes UTC date, UTC time, latitude, longitude, altitude, speed, course, vertical velocity, number of satellites used to obtain 3-D fix, HDOP and VDOP.
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Page 21: Beacon Maintenance
The 406 MHz battery should be replaced 7 years from the date of manufacture, or after use in an emergency. Not to exceed the battery expiration date shown on the SARLink SOS-300. Always refer battery replacements and other beacon service to ACR Electronics. -
Page 22: Operational Scenarios
Cospas-Sarsat Emergency Operational Scenarios Place SARLink SOS-300 on or above ground in upright position with unobstructed view to sky. Warning: Not designed to float Warning: Not a substitute for a required EPIRB on a vessel... -
Page 23: Product Specifications
Product Specifications FEATURES Dimensions 8.12” x 3.12” x 1.5” (20.62 x 7.92 x 3.81 cm) Weight 12.52 oz (355 g) Waterproof Rating IP-67 Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F) Storage Temperature -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F) Material High Performance Engineered Polymer Display LCD Touch Screen... -
Page 24: Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory Compliance Statements FCC Warning Statement • This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Class B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. •...