ACR Electronics aerofix 406 gps i p-elt User Manual

Y1-03-0175 Rev. E

SECTION 9 - TECHNICAL DATA - AeroFix™ 406

9.1 The

AeroFix™ 406 GPS P-ELT is available in two combinations. The following product codes

define the options available to meet specific operational requirements:

9.2 Applicable

Documents

NSS P-ELT01-01

Standard for 406 MHz Satellite P-ELT’s, Canada

COSPAS-SARSAT

Document

C/S T.001 & T.007 (spec for 406 MHz distress beacons)

RSS

187

Radio Standards Specification for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons,
Emergency Locator Transmitter, and Personal Emergency Location Transmitter

FCC

Part 95, Subpart K

ETSI

302152/1

version

2003

9.3 Specifications

406 MHz Transmitter

Frequency

406

MHz

Frequency Stability

±2 parts per billion/100ms

Output Power

5 watts

Digital

Message

Format

Long message / serialized

Message protocol

Standard Location (2799.2 – 2799.4)

Duration

520 ms

Rate

400 bps

Encoding

Biphase L

Modulation

±1.1 radians peak

P-ELT’s leave ACR with Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats including
nationality of registration.

121.5 MHz Transmitter

Frequency

121.5

MHz

Frequency

Tolerance

±50

ppm

Output Power

25 mW PEP

Morse Code “P” ID

every 50 seconds (approximately)

Modulation

Type

AM (3K20A3N)

Sweep Range

400 to 1200 Hz

Sweep Rate

3 Hz

Duty Cycle

37.5%

Morse P

AM (2K00A2A)

Antenna

Frequency

406 & 121.500 MHz

Polarization

Vertical

VSWR

Less

than

1.5/1

General/Environmental

Battery

Life

Operating Class I

24 hours minimum @ -40°C (future accessory)

Operating Class II

24 hours minimum @ -20°C

Replacement Interval

5 years or after use in an emergency

Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods

Size

P-ELT less Antenna

1.74 x 5.71 x 3.03 in (4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm)

Material

High impact and UV resistant plastic

Color

ACRtreuse

Weight (less holster)

12 oz (338 grams)

Waterproof

Exceeds RTCM Standards - Factory Tested to 10 meters at room temperature