ACR Electronics AIS-B - REV C Specifications

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Y1-03-0244B 10 In Self-Test, the display illustrates the test result of each step with “√” indicating a pass and “X” indicating a failure. There are

Y1-03-0244B 11 NOTE: The appearance of your key pad may vary from this picture. Figure 2 - Key Pad Functions NOTE: If you noti

Y1-03-0244B 12 Steps to activate (406 MHz and 121.5 MHz) To activate your beacon in a distress situation, follow these steps (see Figure 3 below).

Y1-03-0244B 13 Figure 4 – GPS Receiver Location The same GPS data will be sent with each 406 MHz signal for the next twenty minutes. At that time th

Y1-03-0244B 14 12. Preventing false alerts A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or otherwise, that does not result from a situ

Y1-03-0244B 15 To report false alert in the United States, contact the AFRCC: United States Air Force Rescue Tel: 1-800-851-3051 Coordination Cen

Y1-03-0244B 16 3. Self-test ACR strongly recommends performing the Self-test once per month, or at least two weeks prior to a trip

Y1-03-0244B 17 5. GPS Testing (GNSS Self-Test) This test is NOT required as 100% of all GPS receivers that leave ACR have been tested to ensure

Y1-03-0244B 18 6. Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the nation

Y1-03-0244B 19 Figure 5 - Belt Clip APPENDIX A - ACCESSORIES 1. Multi-Function Belt Clip The SARLink™ View comes standard with a multi-funct

Y1-03-0244B 2 CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics’ product, please read this Product Support Manual in

Y1-03-0244B 20 Figure 6 – Attachment Clip 2. Attachment Clip The AquaLink™ View comes standard with an attachment clip. To install the c

Y1-03-0244B 21 APPENDIX B - USER INTERFACE: SPECIAL ICONS Characters displayed during beacon operation include the following: The battery gauge

Y1-03-0244B 22 APPENDIX C - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION The following chart describes the audio-visual feedback t

Y1-03-0244B 23 This message appears only if GPS data was acquired The system reports that the 121.5 MHz homing signal is on. Sear

Y1-03-0244B 24 The system reminds you that leaving the beacon on continuously gives the best assurance of being rescued. SAR groups n

Y1-03-0244B 25 APPENDIX D - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF-TEST The following chart describes the display and audio-visual feedback the

Y1-03-0244B 26 The fourth test checks for 406 MHz signal strength/RF power. If power is adequate the system passes. The fourth tes

Y1-03-0244B 27 This message appears if Self-Test has passed, but the battery is low. Take the beacon to an authorized Service Center for a batter

Y1-03-0244B 28 APPENDIX E - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST The following chart describes the display and audio-visual fee

Y1-03-0244B 29 APPENDIX F - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM 1. General overview Beacons transmit to the satellite portion of the Cospas-Sarsat system. C

Y1-03-0244B 3 Table of Contents STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON ______________________ 4 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS __________________

Y1-03-0244B 30 APPENDIX G - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 406 MHz Transmitter Frequency 406 MHz Output Power greater than 5 watts (typical: 6.3 watts) Fr

Y1-03-0244B 31 APPENDIX H - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in mate

Y1-03-0244B 32 APPENDIX I – RESTRICTIONS ON USE and EC DOC Europe – R&TTE Directive The following countries place no restrictions on the use of

Y1-03-0244B 33 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ACR Electronics, Inc. hereby declares that the following products are in conformity with Di

Y1-03-0244B 4 STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you regis

Y1-03-0244B 5 What country should I register in? The beacon must be registered in the country of the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not prog

Y1-03-0244B 6 Registration in Canada Canadian residents can register online at: http://canadianbeaconregistry.forces.gc.ca/ or contact the Cana

Y1-03-0244B 7 The 406 MHz signal is detected by multiple satellites and from that information the location of the beacon can be calculated. This da

Y1-03-0244B 8 4. Anatomy of your beacon NOTE: The appearance of your beacon may vary from this picture. Figure 1 Antenna Latch Antenna latc

Y1-03-0244B 9 5. Distinguishing PLB Features The distinguishing features available on your PLB vary with the particular model that you selected.