ACR&Artex GlobalFix 406 GPS Cat II EPIRB - Manual (Page 17)

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SECTION 8 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION
8.1 Type Approvals and Standards
The RLB-35 meets the requirements of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 80 and Category 1
EPIRBs meet the GMDSS requirements:
Type Approvals
FCC FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 (RLB-35)
COSPAS-SARSAT Certificate Nos. 136, 173
MED
BSH Certificate No. 4612/506 0016/2005
Notified Body: 0735
Copies of certificates and additional worldwide type approvals are available at
www.acrelectronics.com .
Applicable Standards
Part 80 Subpart V – EPIRBs
FCC
Part 80 Subpart W – GMDSS (Cat. 1 only)
RTCM RTCM Recommended Standards for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
C/S T.001 – Specification for C/S 406 MHz Distress Beacons
COSPAS/SARSAT
C/S T.007 –C/S 406 MHz Distress Beacon Type Approval Standard
Annex A.1, Item No. A.1/5.6 – 406 MHz (C/S) Satellite EPIRB
MED
Annex B, Model B
IMO Resolution A.694(17) – General Requirements for GMDSS Equipment
IMO Resolution A.810(19) – Performance Standards for Float-Free Satellite
IMO
406 MHz EPIRBs (Cat. 1 only)
8.2 Characteristics
The beacon is a buoyant, battery operated unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna, is waterproof. The
semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery power supply. A
“Test/ON” switch is installed on top of the beacon, along with a strobe light. The Category 1 beacon must be
stored in its special mount, free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float-off. The unit is self-buoyant
and no external flotation devices are required.
8.3 Accessories
Product Product Number
Category 1
Mounting Case
6.5" x 17.1" (16.51 cm x 43.4 cm) 9435
Category 2
Mounting Brackets
6.0" x 7.7" (15.2 cm x 19.5 cm) 9430
Universal HRU Kit 9490
Replacement Antenna 9368