Product specifications

10. Product Specifications
BATTERY
*Batteries meet the UN Classification for non-dangerous goods
Class Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
Replacement
Replacement
due six (6) years from date of
GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
Product Number 2880
Model Number PLB-375
Size P/N 2880 1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm)
Weight 4.6 oz (130 g)
Buoyancy Category 2, non buoyant
Replacement
Replacement
due
six
(6)
years
from
date
of
manufacture or five (5) years after beacon is
placed into service, whichever is first, or
after emergency use
Operational Life Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F/-20°C to
+131°F/+55°C
4
06
MHZ TRAN
S
MITTE
R
Product Number 2881
Model Number PLB-375
Size P/N 2881 1.6 x 1.9 x 4.5” (4.1 x 4.8 x 11.4 cm)
Weight 5.4 oz (153 g)
Buoyancy P/N 2881 Category 1, buoyant
Material High impact and UV resistant plastic
06
S
Frequency 406.037 MHz
Output Power 5+ Watts
Stability 2 ppb/100ms
DIGITAL MESSAGE
Format 144 bits
Long Message Serialized*
Messa
g
e Protocol Standard Location
Color AC
R
-treuse™(high visibility yellow)
Strobe Bright white, one flash per three seconds
Activation Manual
Operation 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button. Give
clear view of sky
Waterproof 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @ 10 min.
Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds RTCM
tfit
g
Duration 520 ms
Rate 400 bps
Encoding Biphase L
Modulation ±1.1 radians peak
* Beacons are shipped from ACR with a Serialized code but can
be reprogrammed at a service center to
other coded formats including nationality of
wa
t
erproo
f
requ
i
remen
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s
Accessories P/N 9521 Flotation Pouch for P/N 2880
Approvals Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, R&TTE, Canada
Meets AMSA (P/N 2880.64, 2880.65, 2881.64,
2881.65)
PLB-375 meets the requirements of Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95
Subpart K For all other type approval
registration.
121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Tolerance ±50 ppm
Output Power >25mW PEP (typical 63mW)
Morse Code “P” ID Every 50 seconds(approx.) (U.S. Protocol)
MODULATION
T
AM (3K20A3N)
Subpart
K
.
For
all
other
type
approval
information, please visit our website.
Limited Warranty 5 years
Lead Free Yes
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Operating -4°F/ -20°C to +131°F/ +55°C
Storage
-
40
°
F/
-
40
°
C to + 158
°
F/+
70
°
C
T
ype
AM
(3K20A3N)
Sweep Range 500 to 1600 Hz
Sweep Rate 4 Hz
Duty Cycle 33.3%
Morse P AM (2K00A2A)
ANTENNA
Frequency 406.037 & 121.5 MHz
Polarization
Vertical
18
Storage
-
40
F/
-
40
C
to
+
158
F/+
70
C
Polarization
Vertical
VSWR Less than 1.5:1
CAUTION: Contains lithium batteries. Do not incinerate, puncture, deform, short-circuit or recharge. Do not dismantle the PLB, contains
no user-serviceable parts. Dispose of the used PLB with the battery removed in accordance with local waste disposal regulations.
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