Technical Data - ACR Electronics AQUAFIX 406 GPS I P-EPIRB - REV E Product Support Manual

SECTION 9 - TECHNICAL DATA - AquaFix™ 406
9.1 The AquaFix™ 406 GPS P-EPIRB is available in two combinations. The following product codes
define the options available to meet specific operational requirements:
9.2 Applicable Documents
NSS P-EPIRB01-01
COSPAS-SARSAT
RSS 187
FCC
ETSI
9.3 Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Frequency Stability
Output Power
Digital Message
Format
Long message / serialized
Message protocol
Duration
Rate
Encoding
Modulation
P-EPIRB's leave ACR with Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats
including nationality of registration.
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Frequency Tolerance
Output Power
Morse Code "P" ID
Modulation
Type
Sweep Range
Sweep Rate
Duty Cycle
Morse P
Antenna
Frequency
Polarization
VSWR
General/Environmental
Battery Life
Operating Class I
Operating Class II
Replacement Interval
Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods
Size
P-EPIRB less Antenna
Material
Color
Weight (less holster)
Standard for 406 MHz Satellite P-EPIRB's, Canada
Document C/S T.001 & T.007 (spec for 406 MHz distress beacons)
Radio Standards Specification for Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacons, Emergency Locator Transmitter, and Personal Emergency
Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Part 95, Subpart K
302152/1 version 2003
406 MHz
±2 parts per billion/100ms
5 watts
Standard Location (2797.2 – 2797.4)
520 ms
400 bps
Biphase L
±1.1 radians peak
121.5 MHz
±50 ppm
25 mW PEP
every 50 seconds (approximately)
AM (3K20A3N)
400 to 1200 Hz
3 Hz
37.5%
AM (2K00A2A)
406 & 121.500 MHz
Vertical
Less than 1.5/1
24 hours minimum @ -40°C (future accessory)
24 hours minimum @ -20°C
5 years or after use in an emergency
1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm)
High impact and UV resistant plastic
ACRtreuse
12 oz (338 grams)
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