ACR&Artex SLB406 ELT - Manual (Page 34)

ARTEX PRODUCTS / ACR ELECTRONICS, INC
DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
SLB 406 ELT
Page 34 of 43
MAR 27/11
570-6700 Rev. B
Initial Issue DEC 19/2006
Specifications
COSPAS-SARSAT 406 MHz Beacon
Frequency 406.028 MHz
Power 5W ± 2 dB
Modulation Phase modulation ± 1.1 Radians
Stability Full compliance with COSPAS-SARSAT specification T.007
Homing Beacon
Frequency
121.5 MHz
Power 100 mW minimum
Modulation
Amplitude modulation, swept downwards between 1000 Hz and 300
Hz with a sweep rate of 3 Hz
Operational
Beacon Type
Type “S” (Survival) as defined per RTCA/DO-204 §2.1.15
Activation One hand gloved operation, left or right
Endurance 24 hours at -20 ºC (406 MHz), 50 hours at -20 ºC (121.5 MHz)
Antenna 18 cm flexible
Controls Activate, Off, Test
Indicators Transmit, Test Pass, Test Fail
Environmental
Altitude
Up to 15,000 meters (50,000 feet)
Rapid decompression Will survive at up to 15,000 meters (50,000 feet)
Depth Waterproof to 1 meter (post crash immersion)
Operating Temperature -20  C to +55  C
Humidity 95%
Maintenance
Battery Storage
5 Years nominal (refer to battery expiration label for exact date)
Built in Test Functional test with pass/fail indicators
Battery Type LiSO
2
Storage Temperature -55  C to +85  C
Construction
Material
Poly-carbonate high impact plastic with UV inhibitors
Color Safety Yellow
Outside dimensions 176 mm x 90 mm x 55 mm