ACR&Artex AquaFix 406 GPS PLB - Manual (Page 15)

Y1-03-0173 Rev. E 14
SECTION 9 - TECHNICAL DATA - AquaFix™ 406
9.1 The
AquaFix™ 406 GPS P-EPIRB is available in two combinations. The following product codes
define the options available to meet specific operational requirements:
9.2 Applicable
Documents
NSS P-EPIRB01-01 Standard for 406 MHz Satellite P-EPIRB’s, Canada
COSPAS-SARSAT Document C/S T.001 & T.007 (spec for 406 MHz distress beacons)
RSS 187 Radio Standards Specification for Emergency Position Indicating Radio
Beacons, Emergency Locator Transmitter, and Personal Emergency
Position Indicating Radio Beacon
FCC Part 95, Subpart K
ETSI 302152/1 version 2003
9.3 Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 406 MHz
Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms
Output Power 5 watts
Digital Message
Format
Long message / serialized
Message protocol Standard Location (2797.2 – 2797.4)
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
P-EPIRB’s leave ACR with 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
Output Power 25 mW PEP
Morse Code “P” ID every 50 seconds (approximately)
Modulation
Type AM (3K20A3N)
Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz
Sweep Rate 3 Hz
Duty Cycle 37.5%
Morse P AM (2K00A2A)
Antenna
Frequency 406 & 121.500 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5/1
General/Environmental
Battery
Life
Operating Class I 24 hours minimum @ -40°C (future accessory)
Operating Class II 24 hours minimum @ -20°C
Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency
Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods
Size
P-EPIRB less Antenna 1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm)
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
Color ACRtreuse
Weight (less holster) 12 oz (338 grams)