ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon

 ACR Artex rescue ME PLB1 provides the reassurance that global emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button. The RescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring-loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use.

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Personal Locator Beacon

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognized worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service. When activated the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to you are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist in prompt rescue.

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 is provided with a flotation pouch to fit the PLB into to enable it to float. Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch. Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self-locking knots.

• 30% smaller (typ) by volume
• Easily fits in a lifejacket
• Retractable Antenna
• 7 Year Battery Life
• 7-year warranty
• 24+ hour operational life
• High brightness strobe light >1candela
• 66-channel GPS receiver
• Unique mounting clip
• Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system
• Free to use, no subscription charges
• Supplied with a free flotation pouch

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Limited Warranty

Your Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 7 years from the date of purchase and in accordance with the following conditions.

Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace the faulty products free of charge excluding the cost of shipping. Proof of purchase shall be required for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchase. All claims shall be made in writing to Ocean Signal or an approved service dealer.

Ocean Signal shall not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty:

• For any part, material, or accessory that is not manufactured by Ocean Signal, the consumer will be covered by the guarantee/warranty offered to Ocean Signal by the manufacturer or supplier.
• For a product that has not been fully paid for.
• For any product supplied by Ocean Signal to a customer under an alternative warranty agreement.
• For the cost of shipping products to and from the customer.

The Battery is only warranted until the date of the expiry and provided the unit is tested in accordance with the information in the user manual. This warranty does not apply to a used battery as indicated by the electronic witness.

The following is specific items are excluded from this warranty:

• Lift up flap and associated mechanism.
• Retractable antenna.

This warranty does not affect your statutory rights.  This warranty is to be interpreted under English law. For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department.

Email: service@oceansignal.com

Specifications 406MHz Satellite Transmitter

• Frequency
  406.040MHz
• Tolerance
  ±1kHz
• Output Power
  5watts (nominal)
• Stability
  2ppb/100ms
• Modulation
  Phase ±1.1radians (peak)
• Emission Designator
  16K0G1D
• Encoding
  Bi-phase L
• Data Rate
  400bps
• Duration
  520ms

121.5MHz Homing Beacon

• Frequency
  121.5MHz
• Stability
  ±50ppm
• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Output Power
  25-100mW PERP
• Modulation
  Swept Tone AM
• Emission Designator
  3K20A3X
• Modulation Depth
  85-100%
• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Sweep Range
  400Hz – 1300Hz

Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light

• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Light Type
  High intensity LED
• Output Power
  ~1candela

GPS Receiver

• Sensitivity Cold Start
  -148dBm
• Sensitivity Re-acquisition
  -163dBm
• Satellites channels tracked
  60
• GPS Antenna
  Microstrip patch

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Battery

• Type
  Lithium Primary
• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Chemistry
  Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
• Operational Life
  >24hours @ -20°C

ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Environmental

• Operating Temperature Range
  -20°C to +55°C
• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Storage Temperature Range
  -30°C to +70°C
• Waterproof
  15metres at +20°C
• Drop
  1metre @ -30°C

Dimensions

• Height
  77mm (3.0")
• Width
  51mm (2.1")
• Depth
  32.5mm (1.3")
• Weight
  116g

Standards

• ACR Artex rescueME PLB1 Cospas-Sarsat
  T.001 / T.007
• ETSI
  EN302 152
• RTCM
  SC11020
• FCC
  CFR47 part 95K

Reference: acrartex.com

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