ACR&Artex Float-Free 406 Memory Capsule - Manual (Page 22)

Y1-03-0199 Rev. E 19
SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS
8.1 Approvals
The memory capsule meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80; and GMDSS.
Applicable Documents:
RTCM
Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
Cospas-Sarsat Document C/S T.001 Oct. 04, C/S T.007, Oct. 04
FCC Part 80.1101(C) (s): EPIRB
Part 80, subpart W: GMDSS
For complete type approval information, please refer to our website at
www.acrartex.com .
8.2 Characteristics
The memory capsule is a floatable, battery operated unit. The memory capsule 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 memory capsule, along with a strobe light. The memory capsule
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
Technical Data - memory capsule
The memory capsule is available in two combinations. The following product codes define the options available to
meet specific operational requirements:
Prod. No. Model No. Cat. I Memory
2515.4 RLB-35MC X 4 GB Flash Memory
2515.8 RLB-35MC X 8 GB Flash Memory
8.4
Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
406 MHz
Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms
Output Power 5 watts
Digital Message Format Serialized
1
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
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.
121.5 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
121.5 MHz
Frequency Tolerance ±50 ppm
Output Power 25 mW PEP
Modulation
Type AM (3K20A3X)
Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz
Sweep Rate 3 Hz
Duty Cycle 37.5%