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ACR Electronics ResQFix 406 Product Support Manual

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ResQFix™ 406
GPS Personal Locator Beacon
Product No. 2897
PLB-300
Y1-03-0215
Rev. B
Personal Locator Beacon
FCC ID: B66ACR-PLB-300
ACR Electronics, Inc.
5757 Ravenswood Road
Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312
Tel : +1(954) 981-3333
Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087
www.acrelectronics.com
Email: Info@acrelectronics.com

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  • Page 1 ResQFix™ 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon Product No. 2897 PLB-300 Y1-03-0215 Rev. B Personal Locator Beacon FCC ID: B66ACR-PLB-300 ACR Electronics, Inc. 5757 Ravenswood Road Fort Lauderdale, Fl 33312 Tel : +1(954) 981-3333 Fax: +1 (954) 983-5087 www.acrelectronics.com Email: Info@acrelectronics.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that ACR life saving devices can stand up to the rigors found in any environment on earth. With proper care and maintenance, your PLB will be in service for years to come.

  • Page 3: Section 1 - Registration Of 406 Mhz Plbs

    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The owner can complete the online registration by visiting www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov or 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: SARSAT Beacon Registration, E/SP3, RM 3320, FB-4 NOAA/NESDIS 5200 Auth Rd.

  • Page 4: Change Of Ownership Or Contact Information

    Change of ownership or contact information It is the owner’s responsibility to advise the National Authority of any change in the information on the registration form. If the current owner of the PLB is transferring the PLB to a new owner, the current owner is required to inform the National Authority by Letter, Fax or telephone, of the name and address of the new owner.

  • Page 5: Section 3 - Operation

    SECTION 3 – OPERATION The ResQFix™ 406 GPS PLB models are designed to be manually deployed and activated. It is only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted. When properly registered as required, the activation of the PLB tells Search and Rescue who you are, where you are, and that you are facing a life threatening situation.

  • Page 6: Activation With Gps

    If a RED LED flashes at the completion of the self test, your PLB has failed. Repeat the self test. If the failure persists, please contact ACR Electronics or an authorized Battery Replacement Center for servicing of your PLB. NOTE: During a self test your PLB will send a 406 MHz signal coded as self-test to the satellite system. The 121.5 MHz homing signal is inhibited during self test;...

  • Page 7: Battery Witness Seal Life

    GPS Testing This test is NOT required as 100% of all GPS receivers that leave ACR have been tested to ensure they perform perfectly. However, if you would like to ensure your GPS receiver is working, please follow these instructions very closely.

  • Page 8: Floatation Pouch

    O-ring, air pressure test to ensure watertight integrity, and a full electronics diagnostic check. NOTE: This unit is a life saving device and all repairs and replacements need to be made by ACR or an authorized ACR battery replacement center to ensure the beacon will perform properly when called upon.

  • Page 9: Global Positioning System (Gps)

    COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from PLBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz. The COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz beacon signal consists of a transmission of non-modulated carriers followed by a digital message format that provides identification data. The 406 MHz system uses Satellite-borne equipment to measure and store the Doppler-shifted frequency along with the beacons digital data message and time of measurement.

  • Page 10: Characteristics

    400 bps Encoding Biphase L Modulation ±1.1 radians peak PLB’s are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including nationality of registration. 121.5 MHz Transmitter Frequency 121.5 MHz Frequency Tolerance ±50 ppm...

  • Page 11: Section 9 - Frequently Asked Questions

    Color High Vis Yellow Weight 9.8 oz (277 grams) w/o holster Factory Tested to 32.8 ft (10 m) for 1 hour, at room Waterproof temperature - Exceeds RTCM Standards This PLB will not float without neoprene floatation pouch Buoyancy (Category 1) Temperature Range Operating Class 2...
  • Page 12 GPS receiver will work properly. If you do feel the need to test your GPS receiver, you are consuming some of the PLB’s battery power. ACR recommends a one time test per battery life cycle because we want to make sure that in an emergency you have as much battery life as possible in case you are stranded in a remote location that takes search and rescue forces longer to get to.

  • Page 13: Section 10 - Limited 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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