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THE SCIENCE OF SURVIVAL
ResQLink™ 410 RLS & ResQLink™ View RLS
406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons with RLS (Return Link
Service)
Product User Manual
Name of Owner/Organization:
Y1-03-0362 Rev. A
Models: PLB-410 & PLB-435
Part Numbers: 2931 & 2932
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087
www.acrartex.com
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- Page 1 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons with RLS (Return Link Service) Product User Manual Name of Owner/Organization: Y1-03-0362 Rev. A Models: PLB-410 & PLB-435 Part Numbers: 2931 & 2932 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 Phone (954) 981-3333, Fax (954) 983-5087 www.acrartex.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If you have questions regarding the contents of this manual or something not covered in the manual, please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR Electronics, Inc. +1 (954) 862-2110. Y1-03-0362 Rev. A... - Page 3 Please read all Notes, Warnings and Cautions Carefully. CAUTION: Before proceeding to test or use your new ACR Electronics, Inc. (ACR) product, please read this Product User Manual in its entirety. WARNING: The Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority.
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Page 4: Beacon (406Mhz) 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 (e.g. National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration in the U.S., Australian Maritime Safety Authority in Australia - online registration preferred in Australia - and the Rescue Coordination Centre in New Zealand). - Page 5 Beacon (406 MHz) Registration What country should I register in? The The fastest and easiest way to beacon must be registered in the country of register is online at: the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/ programmed to that country’s code and protocol, and the residence is out of the USA, Or send the original, signed form the beacon needs to be reprogrammed.
- Page 6 Beacon (406 MHz) Registration Registration in Canada Canadian registration form is included with Canadian coded ACR PLBs The fastest and easiest way to register is online at: http://canadianbeaconregistry.forces.gc.ca/ Or mail to: Canadian Beacon Registry CFB Trenton, PO Box 1000 Stn Forces, Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0 Or fax to: Fax registration form:...
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Page 7: Anatomy Of A Rescue
International customers should visit www.406registration.com and view the Beacon Registration Contacts List to find the proper location to register your beacon. Anatomy of a Rescue How the Beacon Works How your beacon summons help: 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that transmits a distress signal to Learn more about the Cospas-Sarsat search and rescue (SAR) organizations. -
Page 8: Important Information Regarding Rls Beacons
Return Link Service (RLS) Additionally, beacons with Return Link Service (RLS) functionality (eg. PLB-410 & PLB-435) provide confirmation to the user that their beacon’s emergency message has been received and that their location has been detected. RLS works by sending a signal back through the Cospas Sarsat network to confirm to the beacon user that the distress alert from a beacon has been received, and their location detected, by flashing a blue light (PLB-410) or flashing a blue light and displaying a message on a digital display (PLB-435). -
Page 9: Anatomy Of Your Beacon
Anatomy of your Beacon (PLB-410) Anatomy of your Beacon A. Antenna Latch – Latch unlocks antenna from the beacon body. When unclipped, the antenna can be deployed to uncover ON/OFF button. B. Strobe Light – Activates when the beacon is turned on. - Page 10 Anatomy of your Beacon (PLB-435) Anatomy of your Beacon The PLB-435 includes all the features (A through I) marked on the PLB-410 diagram on the previous page. The PLB-410 and PLB-435 are functionally the same except the PLB-435 also includes a digital screen as depicted by letter “J”...
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Page 11: Activating Your Beacon
Activating Your Beacon Overview Personal Locator Beacons are designed to be manually activated. They are only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted. When properly registered as required, the activation of the beacon tells Search and Rescue who you are, where you are, and that you are facing a life-threatening situation. - Page 12 Activating Your Beacon (continued) Activation with GPS When your unit is activated, the GPS receiver will turn on, search to find your Latitude (LAT) / Longitude (LON), and incorporate it into your 406 MHz signal. For the first 6 hours after beacon activation, the internal GPS will search once every 30 minutes to find your LAT/LON and incorporate it into your next 406 MHz signal.
- Page 13 Activating Your Beacon Proper Positioning and Handling during Activation Do not cover the GPS receiver with your hand and make sure you have a clear view acquired of the sky to ensure GPS is Above Ground. Above ground On Ground held in hand is also acceptable Intended Operational Environments: Make sure the antenna is pointing towards the sky, out of the water.
- Page 14 Proper Positioning and Handling During Activation - When Attached to a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) Y1-03-0362 Rev. A Company Confidential...
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Page 15: User Interface: Digital Display During Operation
User Interface: Digital Display during Operation (specific to PLB-435 model only) The following table describes the visual feedback on the digital display that the PLB-435 provides during activation. Digital Display Feedback During Activation The ACR logo appears indicating the beacon has been activated. The system reports that it is in the process of acquiring GPS. -
Page 16: Turning Your Beacon Off
Search and Rescue (SAR) assistance, please contact ACR Electronics, Inc. in the days that follow. It is important for us to learn the nature of your emergency and how the beacon performed so that we can continue to build the world’s best... -
Page 17: Testing Your Beacon - Self-Test
LED flash observed in the above sequence indicates that the beacon has failed self-test. Repeat the self-test. If the failure persists, contact ACR Electronics, Inc. or an authorized Battery Replacement Center (BRC) for servicing of your beacon. The PLB-435 will flash a message saying “Self-Test Fail”... -
Page 18: User Interface: Digital Display During Self-Test
The system performs a thorough testing of the beacon’s functionality and all tests pass. Digital Display Feedback When Battery is Low Beacon Self-Test has been initiated, and the ACR Electronics Welcome Page appears. The system checks the duration of battery usage. If more than two hours of battery life have been used, this Self-Test Fail message is displayed. -
Page 19: Testing Your Beacon - Gps/Gnss Self-Test
GPS self-test. In case of a failed GPS self-test, repeat GPS self-test and if failure persists, return the beacon to ACR Electronics, Inc. for service. The PLB-410 and PLB-435 will both display the same LED sequences but the PLB-435 will also display the following 3 things on the screen to show a passed GPS Test: GPS Coordinates, “GNSS Test Pass,”... -
Page 20: User Interface: Digital Display During Gps/Gnss
The system will report the remaining number of GPS/GNSS Tests available. Digital Display Feedback During a Failed GPS/GNSS Test Beacon GPS/GNSS Test has been initiated, and the ACR Electronics Welcome Page appears. The system reports that it is in the process of acquiring GPS. While... -
Page 21: Satellite Testing Your Beacon
Satellite Testing Your Beacon Optional Advanced through Satellite Testing and Beacon Management Additional features and through satellite testing services are available for this beacon when you subscribe to www.406Link.com. When you sign up for this optional service you can test your beacon and have confirmation messages sent to your cell phone or email. -
Page 22: Beacon Maintenance
False Alert A 406 MHz false alert MUST be reported to the search and rescue authorities. To report a 406 MHz false alert in the United States, contact: United States Air force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) Telephone: 1-800-851-3051 To report a false alert outside of the United States, contact the national authority where your beacon is registered. - Page 23 Battery Replacement Replace the battery no later than the battery expiration date specified on the beacon, or after emergency use. At each inspection, check the time remaining until replacement is required. The battery should be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the self- test/GPS test.
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Page 24: Product Specifications
Lost or Stolen PLBs If your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following immediately: • Report to your local authorities that the PLB has been lost or stolen. • Contact your National Authority with the following information: ➢ Police department name ➢... - Page 25 Weight 5.3 oz. (151 g) Buoyancy Category 1, buoyant The PLB-435 is a buoyant PLB but will not work submerged in water. Intended operational environments include on ground and above ground including held in hand. In all cases, the beacon must be facing skyward with the antenna perpendicular.
- Page 26 Modulation Type Phase (16K0G1D) Digital Message Format 144 bits Long Message Serialized Beacons are shipped from ACR with a serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including nationality of registration. Message Protocol Standard Location and National Location Duration 520 ms Rate...
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Page 27: Product Warranty
Vertical VSWR Less than 1.5:1 Hereby, ACR Electronics declares that the radio equipment type Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.acrartex.com. -
Page 28: Appendix A - Accessories
Appendix A – Accessories Custom ACR Skins Custom ACR skins are available for both the PLB-410 and PLB-435 models. The PLB-435 comes with two skins (Camouflage and Aqua Marine as shown in the image below) included when purchased. Additional skins will be available for both the PLB-410 and PLB-435 at www.acrartex.com. - Page 29 Multifunction Accessory Clips Indented areas on each side of the back case of the PLB shown below provide different attachment options. Users can utilize either the Belt Clip or the Oral Inflation Clip (both come included with the beacon) to provide different wearability options. Y1-03-0362 Rev.
- Page 30 The Belt Clip and Oral Inflation Clip are attached to the beacon as shown below. Please note that the Oral Inflation Clip (for use when attaching the beacon to the Oral Inflation Tube on a lifejacket) is designed to be used in conjunction with the black mounting strap as shown.
- Page 31 Attachment to Lifejacket Oral Inflation Tube Using Oral Inflation Clip After attaching the Oral Inflation Clip (with mounting strap attached to the clip) as shown above, steps 1-4 below show how the clip is attached to the lifejacket’s Oral Inflation Tube. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3...
- Page 32 Note: Step 4 above requires use of the lanyard (included with your beacon) to attach the clip to the beacon as shown. One side of the lanyard should be threaded through the small hole on the side of the clip and then tied to the clip using a secure knot. The other side of the lanyard should be tied to the beacon using a secure knot (see step 4 on prior page for location where lanyard should be tied to the beacon).