ACR&Artex SATELLITE2 406 - Manual (Page 19)

Y1-03-0148-2 Rev. M 16
8.4 Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 406 MHz
Output Power 5 Watts
Digital Message
Format RLB-33: Standard Location Protocol 2
RLB-32: Standard Location Protocol
1
Duration
RLB-33: 520 ms
RLB-32: 440 ms
Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms
Rate 400 bps
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
Encoding Biphase L
1
Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other
coded format including nationality of registration.
2
Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime MMSI.
Battery Life
Operating 48 hours minimum
Replacement
Interval
5 years or after use in an emergency
Operating Temp
Range
CLASS 1 -40°C to +55°C
(-40°F to +131°F)
CLASS 2 -20°C to +55°C
(-4°F to +131°F)
Storage Temp
Range
CLASS 1 -50°C to +70°C
(-58°F to +158°F)
CLASS 2 -40°C to +70°C
(-40°F to +158°F)
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Frequency
Tolerance
±50 ppm
Output Power 50-100 mW PEP
Modulation Type AM (3K20A3X)
Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz
Sweep Rate 3 Hz
Duty Cycle 37.5%
General/Environmental
Size
(without antenna) 7.2 x 4.3 x 3.7 in.
(18.4 x 10.9 x 9.3 cm)
Antenna Height 7.39" (18.77 cm)
EPIRB Material High impact UV resistant plastic
Color ACR- treuse™ (High Vis Yellow)
Weight 1.9 lbs. (861g)
Waterproof Exceeds RTCM Standards - Factory Tested to 33 ft/10 m at room temperature
Antenna
Frequency 406 & 121.5 MHz
Polarization Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5/1
Xenon Strobe
Light Color White
Output Power 0.75 effective candela
Flash Rate 20-30 per minute