Anatomy of your beacon – ACR&Artex ResQLink PLB User Manual

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Warning: This transmitter is authorized for use only

during situations of grave and imminent danger.

Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty.

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3. Anatomy Of Your Beacon

Anatomy of your beacon

A. Antenna Latch – Latch unlocks antenna from beacon body. When unclipped, the antenna

can be deployed to uncover On/Off and test buttons.

B. Strobe Light – Activates when beacon is turned on and at the end of each self test.

C. Green LED Light – Visual indicator of beacon activity.

D. Red LED Light – Visual indicator of beacon activity.

E. GPS Receiver – Location of GPS Receiver, give clear view to sky and do not obstruct.

F. ON/OFF Button – Activates the beacon when pressed for 1 second. Turns beacon off when

pressed for 3 second. (button is embossed only, red color is for enhanced graphics

presentation)

G. TEST Button – Self Test Beacon to do full function test.

H. Antenna – Wraps around product and protects On/Off and Test Buttons.

I. Lanyard – Secures beacon to prevent loss.

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