User's Manual

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The GlobalFix™ stores this data into its distress transmission allowing search and rescue
forces to narrow the search into a very small area and thus minimize the resources required
and dramatically increase the effectiveness of the overall operation.
SECTION 9 – TECHNICAL INFORMATION
9.1 Type approvals and standards
The RLB-35 meets the requirements of Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Part 80
and Category I EPIRBs meet the GMDSS requirements:
TYPE APPROVALS
FCC FCC ID: B66ACR-RLB35 (RLB-35)
COSPAS-SARSAT Certicate Nos. 136, 173
MED BSH Certicate No. 4612/506 0016/2005
Notied Body: 0735
Copies of certicates and additional worldwide type approvals are available at:
www.acrelectronics.com.
APPLICABLE STANDARDS
FCC Part 80 Subpart V – EPIRBs
Part 80 Subpart W – GMDSS (Cat. 1 only)
RTCM RTCM Recommended Standards for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
COSPAS/SARSAT C/S T.001 – Specication for C/S 406 MHz Distress Beacons
C/S T.007 –C/S 406 MHz Distress Beacon Type Approval Stan-
dard
MED Annex A.1, Item No. A.1/5.6 – 406 MHz (C/S) Satellite EPIRB
9.2Specications
GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Beacon size
(without antenna)
17.7 H X 10.67W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X 4.2 X 3.58 inches)
OLED size 1.0” diagonal
Beacon weight 581 g (18.68 troy oz)
Beacon material High impact UV resistant polymer
Color ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Waterproof 10 min @10 m (33 ft), exceeds RTCM standard
Buoyant Yes
Deployment Category I: Automatic hydrostatic release
Category II: Manual
BATTERY
Operational life 48 hours minimum @-20ºC (-4ºF) (Class 2)
Battery type LiMNO2
Battery replacement interval 5 years or after use in an emergency
Operating temperatures -20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2)
Storage temperatures -30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2)