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PLB-110
SECTIOn 1 – TECHnICaL InFORMaTIOn
geNeRAL INFoRMATIoN
Manufacturer
Astronics DMe Corporation, 6830 NW 16
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Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA
Name
SATRo™
Model
Model PLB-110
operational Configurations
on ground, above ground, hand held
Distress Frequency
406.037 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
Morse Code “P” Modulation
every 50 seconds (US protocol)
Distress Signal Life
Minimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery
expiration date
Homing Signal Life
Minimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery
expiration date
Distress Signal output Power
Minimum 5 Watts for 24 hours at -20° C
on battery expiration date
Homing Signal output Power
Minimum 25m Watts for 24 hours at -20°
C on battery expiration date
Activation Indicator
White strobe flash every 3 seconds
gLoBAL PoSITIoNINg SYSTeM (gPS)
Integral gPS Receiver
Located between “on” switch and PLB/
gPS self test switch. Keep clear and
pointed towards sky during self test and
distress activations.
gPS Accuracy
equal to or better than 110 meters
geodetic Reference System
WgS 84
gPS Indicator
green LeD flash = Receiving gPS signals
Red LeD flash = Not receiving gPS
signals – move PLB to another location
and make sure PLB is facing “up” with
clear view to sky.
TeMPeRATURe RANge
operating Temp. Range
-20° C to +55° C (-4°F to + 131°F)
Stowage Temp. Range
-30° C to +70° C (-22°F to +158°F)
SPeCIAL FeATUReS
*Buoyancy
Category 1: Floats in fresh/salt water (not
operational in water)
Strobe Light
Minimum 1 candela, 20 flashes per
minute (± 5), for 24 hours at -20° C on
battery expiration date.
Waterproof
10 meters for 5 minutes
Lanyard
opening in case for lanyard
Compass Safe Distance
200 mm
Activation Cover
orange activation cover to prevent
accidental activation
*The PLB is buoyant but is not designed to float in an upright position and transmit a distress signal.
The PLB may not be substituted for a required EPIRB on a vessel.
DIgITAL DISTReSS MeSSAge
PLB Message Country Code
All authorized PLB country codes shown
in Cospas Sarsat guidance Document
S.007.
PLB Message Protocols
PLB supports both National and Standard
Location – Serial Number protocols.
PLB Distress Message Programming
Changes to beacon message made by
factory authorized service centers.
BATTeRY PACK
Battery Replacement Period
5 years, after use in an emergency, or
expired battery witness seal
Battery Pack Chemistry
Lithium Manganese Dioxide
Fresh Battery Pack Lithium Content
Total lithium metal = 1.2 grams
Battery Pack Replacement
Not user replaceable. Return PLB to
factory authorized service centers for
battery replacement and disposal.
Battery Witness
Transmitter clock captures total battery
use events and sets a “replace battery”
self test response when battery has been
discharged for more than 1 hour.