Appendix C - Technical Specifications - ACR Electronics RLB-38 Product Support Manual

APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Beacon size (without antenna)
Beacon weight
Beacon material
Color
Waterproof
Buoyant
Deployment
Operational life
Battery type and
replacement interval
Operating temperatures
Storage temperatures
Frequency
Power output
Digital message format
Frequency
Power output
Modulation type
Light color
Output power
Flash rate
Range
Accessories
Approvals
NOTE: For complete information regarding beacon type approvals, please visit ACR's
website at www.acrelectronics.com
Y1-03-0250 Rev. C
GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL
17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X 4.2 X 3.58 in)
581 g (20.49 oz)
High impact UV resistant polymer
ACR-Treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Tested to 10 min @10 m (33 ft), exceeds RTCM
standard
Yes
Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release
Category II: Manual
BATTERY
48 hours minimum @-20º C (-4º F) (Class 2)
LiMnO
2
5 years from date beacon placed in service,
or after use in an emergency not to exceed battery
expiry
-20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2)
-30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2)
406 MHz TRANSMITTER
406.037 MHz
5 W
Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can
be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded
formats, and to national location protocol)
121.5 MHz TRANSMITTER
121.5 MHz
25 mW PEP
AM (3K20A3X)
LED STROBE
White
1 cd (effective candela)
20-30/ min
360º visibility
GENERAL

SeaShelter
P/N 9501

QuickDraw™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR
P/N 9507

HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU)
kit, ACR P/N 9490

Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for
Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388.1

Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for
Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388

FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36

COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189
™ Category I Mounting bracket, ACR
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