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ACR Electronics TerraFix 406 GPS I PLB Product Support Manual
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ACR Electronics TerraFix 406 GPS I PLB Product Support Manual

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TerraFix™ 406 GPS I PLB
Product No. 2798.2
TerraFix™ 406 GPS I/O PLB
Product No. 2798.4
Personal Locator Beacon
FCC Type Approval
is currently pending
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
+1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087
Email: Info@acrelectronics.com
Chelton Group
A
PRODUCT
SUPPORT
MANUAL
Y1-03-0174
Rev. A-Draft
PLB-201
PLB-200
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
www.acrplb.com
company

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  • Page 1 TerraFix™ 406 GPS I/O PLB Product No. 2798.4 PLB-200 Personal Locator Beacon FCC Type Approval -DRAFT- is currently pending Only ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 +1(954) 981-3333 • Fax +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrplb.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com Chelton Group company...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    * * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER * * * DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY * * * Forward Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR TerraFix™ 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon. The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come.

  • Page 3: Registration

    United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The owner should complete the enclosed registration form (Do not confuse this with the ACR Electronics Warranty Card) and mail it with the pre-addressed; postage paid envelope to:...

  • Page 4: Registration

    The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes. The Registration Form should be filled out and mailed immediately. Registration can be expedited by faxing the registration form or by completing the form online in the event the Beacon is to be placed in immediate service.
  • Page 5 If your beacon flashes two LED’s, the test has been successful. If you encounter only the initial green LED flash alone, your beacon has failed the self test, please contact ACR Electronics or an authorized Battery Replacement Center for servicing of your beacon.
  • Page 6 GPS Testing 2.3.1 GPS O (Onboard) Test (P/N 2798.4 only) Warning: To conserve battery power the following test should not be performed more than once during the five-year life of the battery pack! The TerraFix™ 406 GPS is fitted with an internal Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver that will determine the navigational coordinates, latitude and longitude of its position on the globe.
  • Page 7 in the beacon via the GPS I or GPS O the red LED will turn off and the green LED will take over flashing once every 2 seconds. The TerraFix™ 406 GPS (model 2798.4 only) is equipped with an internal GPS engine. If no external GPS interface receiver is found, upon activation, the TerraFix™...

  • Page 8: False Alarms

    2.4.2 Deactivation To deactivate your PLB depress the “OFF” button for 1 second SECTION 3 - REPORTING FALSE ALARMS Should there be an inadvertent activation or false alarm, it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities. The information that should be reported includes the PLB Unique Identifier Number (UIN), Date, Time, duration and cause of activation, as well as location of beacon at the time of activation.

  • Page 9: The Search And Rescue System

    NOTE: There are no user serviceable items inside the PLB. DO NOT OPEN THE PLB UNLESS TO DISABLE IN CASE OF FAULTY ACTIVATION if the OFF button does not stop the transmission. Power is provided by self contained long life batteries with a five-year recommended replacement cycle.
  • Page 10 5.2.2 COSPAS-SARSAT is an international system that uses Russian Federation and United States low altitude, near-polar orbiting satellites (LEOSAR) that assist in detecting and locating activated 121.5/243 MHz PLBs and 406 MHz Satellite PLBs. 5.2.3 COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from satellite PLBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz.
  • Page 11 GEOSAR SATELLITE ORBIT Figure 6 SECTION 6 - AUTHORIZATIONS The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95 Subpart K Characteristics The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB is a buoyant, battery operated Personal Locator Beacon. The beacon case, with its external antenna, is waterproof.
  • Page 12 Frequency 406.028 MHz Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms Output Power 5 watts Digital Message Format Long message / serialized Message protocol Standard Location (2798.2 – 2798.4) Duration 520 ms Rate 400 bps Encoding Biphase L Modulation ±1.1 radians peak PLB’s leave ACR with Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including nationality of registration.
  • Page 13 NMEA output. Q. What is the maximum length my GPS cable can be? A. ACR Electronics recommends a maximum length of 400 feet using 24 AWG wire. Contact your GPS owner’s manual for more detailed information. Y1-03-0174 Rev. A Draft...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    This product is warranted against factory defect in material and workmanship for a period of five years from date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or, at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation, provided you obtain a Return Authorization from ACR Electronics, Inc., 5757 Ravenswood Road, Ft.

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