User's Manual

8 Y1-03-0215 Rev. T3
SECTION 8 - TECHNICAL DATA - ResQFix™ 406
8.1 Applicable Documents
• COSPAS-SARSAT Document C/S T.001 & T.007 (spec for 406 MHz distress beacons)
• FCC Part 95, Subpart K
• ETSI 302152/1 version 2003
• RTCM Paper 76-2002/SC110-STD V1.1 June 19, 2002 (Recommended standards for 406 MHz Satellite PLB’s)
• AS/NZS 4280.2:2003 Australia/New Zealand 406 MHz Satellite Distress Beacons – Part Z: PLB’s
8.2 Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency 406 MHz
Frequency Stability ±2 parts per billion/100ms
Output Power 5 watts
Digital Message
Format / Long message Serialized
1
Message protocol Standard Location
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
1
PLB’s leave ACR with Serialized code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded formats
including country 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 II 24 hours minimum @ -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency
Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods
Size of PLB less Antenna 1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 in (3.71 x 14.75 x 5.8 cm)
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
Color Chartreuse
Weight 11 oz (311 grams)
Waterproof
Exceeds RTCM Standards - Factory Tested to 10 meters at room
temperature
Buoyant (Category 1) This PLB will not float without Floatation Pouch*
Temperature Range
Operating Class II -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
Storage Class II -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
*This device is designed to operate on GROUND and ABOVE
GROUND, it is not intended to operate while floating in water.