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- Page 1 Cobham Beacon Solutions 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 www.acrelectronics.com 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Model: PLB-375 / Product No.: 2880 Y1-03-0251 Rev. C...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES CARFULLY Table of Contents 1. Registration CAUTION: Before proceeding to test or use your new ACR Electronics’ product, please read this Product Support 2. Anatomy Of A Rescue Manual in its entirety. 3. Anatomy Of Your Beacon WARNING: The PLB must be promptly registered with the appropriate National Authority. -
Page 3: Registration
1. Registration REGISTERING YOUR BEACON Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is a requirement that you register it with the National Authority of your country. Please note that in many countries all 406 MHz beacons are required to have their registration updated every two years by the owner. - Page 4 1. Registration What country should I register in? The beacon must be registered in the The fastest and easiest way to country of the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not programmed to that register is online at country’s code and protocol, and the residence is outside of the USA, the www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/ beacon needs to be reprogrammed.
- Page 5 1. Registration Registration in Other Countries In countries other than the United States and Canada, Registration in Canada 406 MHz beacons are registered with that country’s Canadian residents can register online at: national authority at the time of purchase. The sales agent may have assisted you in filling out the forms and sending them to the country’s national authority.
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Page 6: Anatomy Of A Rescue
2. 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 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 7: Anatomy Of Your Beacon
3. Anatomy Of Your Beacon Anatomy of your beacon A. Antenna Latch – Latch unlocks antenna from beacon body. When unclipped, the antenna can be deployed to uncover On/Off and test buttons. B. Strobe Light – Activates when beacon is turned on and at the end of each self test. C. -
Page 8: Activating Your Beacon
4. 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 9: Activation With Gps
4. Activating Your Beacon Activation with GPS When your unit is activated, the GPS receiver will turn on, search to find your LAT/LON and incorporate it into your 406 MHz signal. As soon as the GPS receiver acquires valid positioning data, the red flashing light will be replaced by a green flashing light once every 3 seconds. - Page 10 4. 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 to the sky to ensure GPS is downloaded. Make sure the antenna is pointing towards the sky, out of the water.
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Page 11: Turning Your Beacon Off
Search screws holding the unit together and unplugging the and Rescue assistance, please contact ACR battery to disable the unit. Return the beacon to ACR Electronics in the days that follow. Electronics for service. -
Page 12: Basic Self Test (No Gps Data)
1 hour of battery life. While the beacon will still operate normally in a distress situation, ACR strongly Basic Self Test (No GPS Data) recommends you have your battery replaced and the... -
Page 13: Gps Self Testing (Gnss Self-Test)
1 hour of battery life. While To perform a GPS Self Test: the beacon will still operate normally in a distress situation, ACR 1. Unclip the antenna latch from the case. strongly recommends you have your battery replaced and the 2. -
Page 14: Satellite Testing
7. 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 15: Preventing False Alarms
8. False Alarms False alert Preventing false alerts A false alert must be reported to the search and rescue A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or authorities. otherwise, that does not result from a situation of grave and imminent danger. -
Page 16: Beacon Maintenance
Prior to shipping beacon for service, alert and the electrical properties. your carrier about the batteries contained in this equipment to make sure they properly label your package. Call ACR’s NOTE: There are no user serviceable items inside the Technical Service department at +1 (954)-862-2110 for beacon. -
Page 17: Maintenance
9. Beacon Maintenance Changing ownership or contact information Lost or stolen PLBs As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to If your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following advise the national authority of any change in your immediately: registration information. -
Page 18: Product Specifications
16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 Modulation ±1.1 radians peak min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM * Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can waterproof requirements be reprogrammed at a service center to Buoyancy... -
Page 19: Product Warranty
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace the unit at no cost to you for labor, materials and return transportation from ACR.