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SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS
8.1
Approvals
The memory capsule meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80; and GMDSS.
Applicable Documents:
RTCM
Cospas-Sarsat
FCC
For complete type approval information, please refer to our website at www.acrelectronics.com.
8.2
Characteristics
The memory capsule is a floatable, battery operated unit. The memory capsule case, with its external antenna, is
waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery power
supply. A ―Test/On‖ switch is installed on top of the memory capsule, along with a strobe light. The memory capsule
must be stored in its special mount, free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float-off. The unit is self-buoyant
and no external flotation devices are required.
8.3
Technical Data - memory capsule
The memory capsule is available in two combinations. The following product codes define the options available to
meet specific operational requirements:
Prod. No.
Model No.
2515.4
RLB-35MC
2515.8
RLB-35MC
8.4
Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Frequency Stability
Output Power
Digital Message Format
Duration
Rate
Encoding
Modulation
1
Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other
coded format including nationality of registration.
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Frequency Tolerance
Output Power
Modulation
Type
Sweep Range
Sweep Rate
Duty Cycle
Y1-03-0199 Rev. C
Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
Document C/S T.001 Oct. 04, C/S T.007, Oct. 04
Part 80.1101(C) (s): EPIRB
Part 80, subpart W: GMDSS
Cat. I
X
X
406 MHz
±2 parts per billion/100ms
5 watts
1
Serialized
520 ms
400 bps
Biphase L
±1.1 radians peak
121.5 MHz
±50 ppm
25 mW PEP
AM (3K20A3X)
400 to 1200 Hz
3 Hz
37.5%
Memory
4 GB Flash Memory
8 GB Flash Memory
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