ACR&Artex GlobalFix 406 GPS Cat II EPIRB - Manual (Page 18)

Y1-03-0157-2 Rev. G 15
8.4 Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter 121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 406 MHz Frequency 121.5 MHz
Output
Power
5 Watts
Frequency
Tolerance
±50 ppm
Digital
Message
Format
Standard Location Protocol
1
Output Power 50-100 mW PEP
Duration 520 ms
Modulation
Type
AM (3K20A3X)
Frequency
Stability
±2 parts per billion/100ms Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz
Rate 400 bps Sweep Rate 3 Hz
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak Duty Cycle 37.5%
Encoding Biphase L Antenna
Frequency 406 & 121.5 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5/1
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.
GPS Antenna 12 Channel Parallel Receiver
Battery Life General/Environmental
Operating 48 hours minimum
Size
(without
antenna)
9.0 x 4.8 x 3.5 in.
(22.9 x 12.2 x 8.9 cm)
Replacement
Interval
5 years or after use in an emergency
Antenna
Height
7.39" (18.77 cm)
Operating
Temp Range CLASS 1 -40°C to +55°C
CLASS 2 -20°C to +55°C EPIRB
Material High impact UV resistant
plastic
Storage
Temp Range CLASS 1 -50°C to +70°C
CLASS 2 -40°C to +70°C
Waterproof
Exceeds RTCM Standards -
Factory Tested to 33 ft/10 m at
room temperature
Xenon Strobe Weight 2.25 lbs (1.1kg)
Light Color White Color High Vis Yellow
Output
Power
0.75 effective candela
Flash Rate 20-30 per minute