Technical Data - ACR Electronics MINI B2 CLASS B PERSONAL EPIRB Product Support Manual

1.5 CHARACTERISTICS
The ACR/MINI B
antenna is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly, which also contains
the battery power supply. An "ON-OFF" switch is installed on top of the Beacon, along with a light emitting
diode (LED) operation indicator. The Beacon may be stowed in any convenient place, mounted in a special
bracket aboard a vessel, or tied with its lanyard inside survival craft. The unit is completely waterproof.
The ACR/MINI B
the Beacon is transmitting. The audio sound is identical to the signal being transmitted. This sound serves as an
ALERT that the Beacon is on and directly indicates that the Beacon is functioning.
ACR designed the MINI B
The audible warble also allows you to self test your beacon more effectively. NEVER operationally test your
Class B EPIRB except as noted in Section 5.2 of this manual.
1.6

TECHNICAL DATA

Pertinent technical data is listed below:
ITEM
Frequency
Power Output
Operating Life
Battery
Emission
Modulation
Frequency
Stability
Operating
Temperatures
Activation
Size
Weight
Attachments
Accessories
TM
Beacon is an o-ring sealed battery operated unit. The beacon case, with its external
2
TM
ILS Product No. 2763 also has an in-line speaker which emits an audio warble whenever
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TM
ILS with an audible warble to help reduce the incidence of accidental activation.
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CHARACTERISTICS
121.5 and 243.0 MHz (simultaneous)
Minimum 75 mW on each frequency during 48 hours continuous
operation
48 hours minimum at -20°, (-4°F) longer in temperate climates
Lithium battery, 12 year shelf life, 6 year replacement interval
(as per regulation)
Type A3X
Downward sweeping tone between 1600 and 300 Hz at 2 to 4 sweeps
per second
.005% (Crystal controlled)
-20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Manual " ON-OFF" switch
6.0" H x 2.6" W x 1.6" D (152mm x 66mm x 41mm) excluding
antenna
9.9 ounces (280 g)
Lanyards, Hanked and Wrist
ACR/MINI B
(Optional)
TM
Mounting Bracket,
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PN 9321