ACR Electronics PLB-350C Specifications

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Y1-03-0244A 9 In Self-Test, the display illustrates the test result of each step with “√” indicating a pass and “X” indicating a fai

Y1-03-0244A 10 NOTE: The appearance of your key pad may vary from this picture. Figure 2 - Key Pad Functions NOTE: If you not

Y1-03-0244A 11 Steps to activate (406 MHz and 121.5 MHz) To activate your beacon in a distress situation, follow these steps (see Figure 3 below).

Y1-03-0244A 12 Figure 4 – GPS Receiver Location will stop blinking and the red LED will flash once every 2 seconds until new GPS data is obtained.

Y1-03-0244A 13 12. Preventing false alerts A false alert is any activation of the beacon, intentional or otherwise, that does not result

Y1-03-0244A 14 Coordination Center (AFRCC) To report false alerts outside of the USA, contact the national authority where your beacon is

Y1-03-0244A 15 A Self-test is initiated by holding the Self-test button for at least ½ second and less than 5 seconds. Your beacon will flash the

Y1-03-0244A 16 Once this GPS testing feature reaches 60 times, the feature will be disabled by internal software.

Y1-03-0244A 17 NOTE: The GPS receiver is located under the bottom front portion of the case. It is imperative that the receiver is not obstructed d

Y1-03-0244A 18 Figure 5 - Belt Clip 7. Lost or stolen PLBs If your PLB is lost or stolen, do the following immediately: // Report to your local aut

Y1-03-0244A 1 CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new ACR Electronics’ product, please read this Product Support Manual in its

Y1-03-0244A 19 Figure 6 – Attachment Clip 2. Attachment Clip The AquaLink™ View comes standard with an attachment clip. To install the clip

Y1-03-0244A 20 APPENDIX B - USER INTERFACE: SPECIAL ICONS Characters displayed during beacon operation include the following: The battery gau

Y1-03-0244A 21 APPENDIX C - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING OPERATION The following chart describes the audio-visual feedback the be

Y1-03-0244A 22 The system reports that the 121.5 MHz homing signal is on. Search and Rescue (SAR) personnel use this frequency when arriv

Y1-03-0244A 23 The system reminds you that leaving the beacon on continuously gives the best assurance of being rescued. SAR groups need the o

Y1-03-0244A 24 APPENDIX D - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING SELF-TEST The following chart describes the display and audio-visual feedback th

Y1-03-0244A 25 The fourth test checks for 406 MHz signal strength/RF power. If power is not adequate the system fails. The fift

Y1-03-0244A 26 APPENDIX E - USER INTERFACE: DIGITAL DISPLAY DURING EXTENDED GPS TEST The following chart describes the display and audio-vis

Y1-03-0244A 27 APPENDIX F - THE COSPAS-SARSAT SYSTEM 1. General overview Beacons transmit to the satellite portion of the Cospas-Sarsat system. Co

Y1-03-0244A 28 small area, thus minimizing the resources required, and dramatically increasing the effectiveness of the overall operation. APPENDIX

Y1-03-0244A 2 Table of Contents STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON ______________________ 3 STEP TWO - HOW THE BEACON WORKS _________________

Y1-03-0244A 29 APPENDIX H - WARRANTY, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material an

Y1-03-0244A 3 STEP ONE - REGISTERING YOUR BEACON Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is mandatory that you reg

Y1-03-0244A 4 What country should I register in? The beacon must be registered in the country of the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not pr

Y1-03-0244A 5 Registration in Canada Canadian residents can register online at: http://canadianbeaconregistry.forces.gc.ca/ or contact the Canadi

Y1-03-0244A 6 The 406 MHz signal is detected by multiple satellites and from that information the location of the beacon can be c

Y1-03-0244A 7 4. Anatomy of your beacon NOTE: The appearance of your beacon may vary from this picture. Figure 1 Antenna Latch Antenna latch

Y1-03-0244A 8 5. Distinguishing PLB Features The distinguishing features available on your PLB vary with the particular model that you se