ACR Electronics aquafix 406 gps iop-epirb Manual De Usuario

Y1-03-0173 Rev. D

SECTION 9 - TECHNICAL DATA - AquaFix™ 406

9.1 The

AquaFix™ 406 GPS P-EPIRB is available in two combinations. The following product codes

define the options available to meet specific operational requirements:

9.2 Applicable

Documents

NSS P-EPIRB01-01

Standard for 406 MHz Satellite P-EPIRB’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
Position Indicating Radio Beacon

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 (2797.2 – 2797.4)

Duration

520 ms

Rate

400 bps

Encoding

Biphase L

Modulation

±1.1 radians peak

P-EPIRB’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-EPIRB 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)