ACR Electronics GlobalFix RLB-37 - Manual (Page 28)

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APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL
Beacon size (without antenna) 17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X 4.2 X 3.58 in)
Beacon weight 581 g (20.49 oz)
Beacon material High impact UV resistant polymer
Color ACR-
Treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Waterproof Tested to 10 min @10 m (33 ft), exceeds RTCM standard
Buoyant Yes
Deployment Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release
Category II: Manual
BATTERY
Operational life 48 hours minimum @-20ºC (-4ºF) (Class 2)
Battery type and
replacement interval LiMnO
2
5 years from date beacon placed in service, or after use
in an emergency not to exceed battery expiry
Operating temperatures
Storage temperatures -20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2)
-30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2)
406 MHz TRANSMITTER
Frequency 406.037 MHz
Power output 5 W
Digital message format Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can be
reprogrammed at a service center to other coded
formats, and to national location protocol)
121.5 MHz TRANSMITTER
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Power output 25 mW PEP
Modulation type AM (3K20A3X)
LED STROBE
Light color White
Output power 1 cd (effective candela)
Flash rate 20-30/ min
Range 360º visibility
GENERAL
Accessories SeaShelter
3
™ Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N
9501
LowPro
3
™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N
9502
HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU) kit,
ACR P/N 9490
Approvals FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36
COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189
NOTE: For complete information regarding beacon type approvals, please visit ACR’s
website at
www.acrelectronics.com