ACR Electronics PLB-350B, Product Support Manual

Page 1: ...Y1 03 0241 2D i PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL PLB 350B 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons Product No 2882 AquaLink 2883 SARLink Y1 03 0241 2 Rev D ...

Page 2: ...ospace and defense systems for land sea air and space The company has four divisions that collectively specialize in the provision of components subsystems and services that keep people safe improve communications and enhance the capability of aerospace and defense platforms CAUTION Before proceeding to install test or use your new ACR Electronics product please read this Product Support Manual in...

Page 3: ..._____________ 19 APPENDIX D WARRANTY USEFUL LIFE POLICY NOTICES________ 20 APPENDIX E RESTRICTIONS ON USE ________________________ 21 NOTE re Applicable products This manual supports all configurations of PLB 350B beacons In addition to the part numbers listed on the cover page other configurations of these products may be available thus you may have purchased a product configuration with a differ...

Page 4: ...e which country s database will have your registration information SAR forces will have information as to who you are as the owner of the beacon the name and type of vessel that you have if applicable your address and who to contact that might know of your current situation but only if your beacon has been properly registered Valuable search and rescue resources are wasted every year responding to...

Page 5: ...so acceptable Fax the registration form to the fax number on the top of the registration form NOTE Do not confuse the registration form with the ACR Electronics warranty card 3 If online or fax registration is not available mail the registration form with the pre addressed postage paid envelope to SARSAT Beacon Registration NOAA NSOF E SP053 4231 Suitland Road Suitland MD 20746 All registration fo...

Page 6: ...our user manual reference is made to the beacon BEEPING Please note that the beeps are of a very high pitched tone that some people are unable to hear Be aware that the beeps are not the indication of a fully functional beacon but only a guidance to Technicians and Engineers to troubleshoot the unit 1 How your beacon brings help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that trans...

Page 7: ...ore precise location of the beacon to the satellites i e latitude and longitude data This helps SAR to reach the location even faster 2 Internal GPS position system The PLB 350B is fitted with an internal GPS receiver that will determine the coordinates latitude and longitude of the beacon s position on the globe to be transmitted to the Cospas Sarsat emergency system When the beacon is activated ...

Page 8: ... Label Applied at the factory the 15 character hexadecimal number is unique to each beacon Activation button cover Battery expiration label with the month year the battery needs to be replaced Keypad Multi language label This optional label may be applied for ease of use Registration decal supplied by some countries Once the beacon is registered the label goes here Antenna latch ...

Page 9: ...se Clear Buoyant Yes No Included Accessories Multi Function Belt Clip Optional Accessories Flotation pouch ACR P N 9504 5 Activating your beacon WARNING This transmitter is authorized for use only during situations of grave and imminent danger Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty Overview Personal Locator Beacons are designed to be manually activated They are only to be activated when all ...

Page 10: ...ly been activated and needs to be shut off and reported as a false alert see section on false alerts When activated Flashing Red LED transmitting 406 MHz during activation Flashing Green LED 406 MHz includes GPS data IR LED Programming Interface Not owner accessible Self Test Button Activation diagram ON OFF Button visible only when antenna is deployed GPS Self Test Button Figure 2 Key Pad Functio...

Page 11: ...gure 3 If at all possible be sure the antenna is positioned facing the sky and avoid submerging in water This device is intended to operate on or above the ground or while attached to your person above the water line 8 Activation with GPS If your unit is activated the GPS receiver will start up search to find your LAT LON and incorporate it into your 406 MHz signal As soon as the GPS receiver acqu...

Page 12: ...ssible Water will shield and inhibit the GPS receiver and may cause difficulties obtaining your GPS coordinates Avoid leaning over the beacon to view blinking LED as you may shield the GPS reception 10 Turning off the beacon To deactivate your beacon depress the ON OFF button for more than 4 seconds Once the beacon is deactivated all blinking LED s will stop signifying that the beacon is no longer...

Page 13: ...tellites detect distress beacon transmissions immediately and locate the transmission within a few minutes of beacon activation NOTE If you report a false alert and the authorities have not received the signal do not be concerned This may mean that you were able to deactivate the beacon before transmitting the signal 12 False alert A false alert must be reported to the search and rescue authoritie...

Page 14: ...ment is required The battery should be replaced if the beacon has been activated for any use other than the Self test Always refer battery replacements and other beacon service to a factory authorized Battery Replacement Center Battery replacement includes servicing the beacon by replacing all o rings testing the water seal and the electrical properties NOTE There are no user serviceable items ins...

Page 15: ...signify the test has begun Four more beeps will follow The green LED will flash a second time to indicate that the Self test was successful NOTE The beep is a very high pitch sound that some people are unable to hear Watching the LEDs may be more useful to you Components Tested Data integrity and memory 406 MHz synthesizer RF power battery GPS header if equipped If a red LED flashes at the complet...

Page 16: ...es the feature will be disabled by internal software until the battery is replaced NOTE The GPS receiver is located under the bottom front portion of the case It is imperative that the receiver is not obstructed during the GPS acquisition test or activation to ensure that the GPS receiver is acquiring your latitude LAT and longitude LON position This test must be performed outside with a clear vie...

Page 17: ...r telephone and informing the authority of the name and address of the new owner The new owner of the beacon is required to provide the national authority with all of the information requested on the registration form This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners See earlier section STEP ONE for further details on this process 7 Lost or stolen PLBs If your PLB is lost or stolen do the followi...

Page 18: ...disengage the clip from the beacon The belt clip has been designed to accommodate your extreme adventures You can secure your beacon directly to backpack webbing straps life jackets or belts to ensure the beacon is close at hand ACR recommends that you secure your beacon someplace on your person that is easily accessible in case of an emergency for rapid activation Ensure the beacon is secured fir...

Page 19: ...ordination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces The addition of the GEOSAR satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event This satellite system has no Doppler capabilities at 406 MHz but will relay the distress alert to any of the LUT stations When there is GPS data included in the distress message SAR authorities instantly know your location to within 11...

Page 20: ...Environmental Minimum Battery Operating Life 24 hours minimum 4 F to 131 F 20 C to 55 C Battery Replacement Interval Battery replacement due no later than 6 years from date of manufacture 5 years from date of install or after emergency use Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non dangerous goods Size of beacon less Antenna 2 31 x 5 81 x 1 25 in 5 87 x 14 76 x 3 17 cm SARLink 2 31 x 5 81 x 1 45...

Page 21: ...KIND EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS TO MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages To place the warranty in effect register online at www acrelectronics com or return the attached card within 10 days Five years for the following products EPIRB PLB S VDR SSAS Notices ACR Electronics dil...

Page 22: ...Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Greece Iceland Ireland Italy The Netherlands Norway Portugal Romania Sweden Switzerland Liechtenstein United Kingdom The following countries require a license for this product France Germany Hungary Latvia Lithuania Slovak Republic Spain The following countries currently do not allow PLBs including this product Luxembourg Malta Slovenia ...

Page 23: ...eld Road Walton on Thames Surrey KT12 2TD United Kingdom Certificate No NC 14342 Regulations and ETSI EN 302 152 1 V1 1 1 2003 11 IEC 60945 2002 Standards EN 301 843 1 V1 2 1 2004 06 EN 60950 1 2001 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 62311 2008 ETS 300 487 1996 A1 1997 COSPAS SARSAT C S T 001 Issue 3 Revision 9 COSPAS SARSAT C S T 007 Issue 4 Revision 3 Manufacturer ACR Electronics Inc European ACR El...