GME MT600GAUS - Manual (Page 17)

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SPECIFICATIONS*
MODES OF OPERATION
Activated: UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and
audible activation alert.
General Self Test: Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator
feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronisation compatible
with portable beacon testers).
GPS Self Test (MT600G): GPS acquisition test with visual and audible operator feedback UHF
test message containing GPS co-ordinates.
OPERATION
Activation: Manually by operator
Bracket Type: Manual release
Duration: 48 hours minimum
Transmission Delay: 121.5 and 406 MHz distress signals commence ~
50 seconds after activation.
UHF: 406.040 MHz, 5 W ± 2 dB, PSK (digital)
Strobe: 20 flashes/minute at greater than 0.75 cd effective intensity
COSPAS-SARSAT: Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) requirements
UHF-Protocol/Data: Serial number*, Radio call sign or MMSI
(all with GPS location – MT600G only).
Repetition Period: 50 s mean, digitally generated randomization
VHF: 121.5 MHz, 25 mw. Min PERP@25°C
BATTERY
Replacement Period: Prior to expiry date marked on case
Replacement Method: Service centre, or factory only (non-user replaceable)
Chemistry: MT600/MT600G – LiSO2 (2.4 g Lithium per cell)
Configuration: MT600/MT600G – 2 ‘D’ type cells
PHYSICAL
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
Weight: 550 g (plus 98 g for bracket)
Compass Safe Distance: MT600/G – 0.7 m from magnetic navigational device
Dimensions: 260 mm (H) x 102 mm (W) x 83 mm (D) max (stowed in bracket)
Materials: UV stabilized plastic chassis
Performance: AS/NZS 4280.1
OTHER FEATURES
GPS (MT600G only): Internal 66 channel high performance receiver with quadrifilar helix
antenna.
Retention Lanyard: Buoyant type approximately 5.5 metres long
Reflector: SOLAS retro-reflective tape encircling unit above waterline
Solid-state Strobe: High reliability solid state design exceeds IMO requirements
Antenna: Flexible self straightening stainless steel design
Bracket: Quick release mechanism (manual)
Retained by four (4) vessel fixing points.
*Standard factory setting, subject to National requirements. Distributor-reprogrammable via optical data interface.
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
The COSPAS-SARSAT system is a complete global search and rescue service using
geostationary and polar orbiting satellites. Many countries provide ground facilities
known as Local User Terminals (LUTs).
Polar orbiting satellites provide complete, although non-continuous, coverage of the
earth (due to the fact that these satellites can only view a portion of the earth at
any given time) and can accurately resolve an active beacon’s location. Additionally,
geostationary satellites can give an immediate alerting function in many regions of
the world.
The basic COSPAS-SARSAT concept is illustrated in the figure above.