ACR&Artex ResQLink PLB - Manual (Page 18)

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10. Product Specifications
GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Product Number 2880
Model Number PLB-375
Size P/N 2880 1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm)
Weight 4.6 oz (130 g)
Buoyancy Category 2, non buoyant
Product Number 2881
Model Number PLB-375
Size P/N 2881 1.6 x 1.9 x 4.5” (4.1 x 4.8 x 11.4 cm)
Weight 5.4 oz (153 g)
Buoyancy P/N 2881 Category 1, buoyant*
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
Color ACR-treuse™(high visibility yellow)
Strobe Bright white, one flash per three seconds
Activation Manual
Operation 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give
clear view of sky
Waterproof 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min.
Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM
waterproof requirements
Accessories P/N 9521 Flotation Pouch for P/N 2880
Approvals Cospas-Sarsat , FCC , R&TTE , Canada
Meets AMSA (P/N 2880.64, 2880.65, 2881.64,
2881.65)
PLB-375 meets the requirements of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95
Subpart K. For all other type approval
information, please visit our website .
Limited Warranty 5 years
Lead Free Yes
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating -4°F/ -20°C to +131°F/ +55°C
Storage -40°F/-40°C to + 158°F/+70°C
BATTERY
*Batteries meet the UN Classification for non-dangerous goods
Class Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
Replacement Replacement due six (6) years from date of
manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is
placed into service, whichever is first, or
after emergency use
Operational Life Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F/-20°C to
+131°F/+55°C
406 MHZ TRANSMITTER
Frequency 406.037 MHz
Output Power 5+ Watts
Stability 2 ppb/100ms
DIGITAL MESSAGE
Format 144 bits
Long Message Serialized*
Message Protocol Standard Location
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
* Beacons 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
Tolerance ±50 ppm
Output Power >25mW PEP (typical 63mW)
Morse Code “P” ID Every 50 seconds(approx.) (U.S. Protocol)
MODULATION
Type AM (3K20A3N)
Sweep Range 500 to 1600 Hz
Sweep Rate 4 Hz
Duty Cycle 33.3%
Morse P AM (2K00A2A)
ANTENNA
Frequency 406.037 & 121.5 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5:1
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge. Do not dismantle the PLB, contains
no user-serviceable parts. Dispose of the used PLB with the battery removed in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
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*The ResQLink+ is a buoyant PLB but is not intended for operation in water. Intended operational
environments include on ground and above ground including held in hand. In all cases, the beacon
must be facing skyward with the antenna perpendicular.