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406 GPS Beacon (EPIRB) Specification
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Meets the requirements of
international standards:
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COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 and T.007
class 2, RTCM SC110-STD Version 2 class 2 IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, Part 80
of FCC regulations, IMO resolutions A662 (16) A694 (17) A810 (19) EU MED
(Ships wheel) |
| Environmental: |
| EPIRB temerature range: |
Operating -20°C to +55°C (Class 2), Storage -30°C to +65°C
(Class 2) |
| EPIRB sealing depth: |
Waterproof to 10m |
| EPIRB weight: |
657g (1.5 lbs.) |
| Float-Free Housing & EPIRB |
2130 g (4.7 lbs) |
| 406 MHz transmitter: |
Frequency
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121.5 MHz +/-3kHz
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Output power
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5W+/-2dB |
| 121.5 MHz homing transmitter: |
Frequency:
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121.5 MHz +/-3 kHz |
Output Power:
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50mW +/- 3dB PERP |
Sweep Direction:
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Programmable UP or DOWN |
| GPS Reciever (SMARTFIND Plus): |
Maximum number of satellites tracked:
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12 |
| Transmit Antenna:
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Type:
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Blade vertically polarized
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| GPS Recieve Antenna: |
Type:
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Ceramic Dialectric Patch |
| Optical Homer: |
Type:
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Flashing white LED lamp |
Light output
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>0.75 |
| Programming Interface: |
Message Formats:
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By infra-red link via USB light pen and
Windows based EPIRB National, Standard and User Location Protocol as
applicable, plus EPIRB user protocols. Serialized, MMSI and radio call
sign. |
Controls:
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Manual activation and Self Test switches |
| Beacon Operation: |
Automatic activation by seawater switch within
5 seconds of immersion |
| Beacon Self-Test: |
Manual activation by sealed switch |
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A self-test facilty produces a single 406 MHz
test transmission during self-test |
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All main functions of the beacon are tested
including accumulated battery usage |
| Battery |
Classed as non-hazardous for transportation |
| Temperature range |
Operating -20°C to +55°C, Storage -30°C to
+70°C |
| Operational life: |
48 hours minimum at -20°C
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| Battery Replacement: |
5 Years from date of purchase |