Specifications

SAFETY & NAVIGATION
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ACR
ACR GPS EPIRB Advantage
Integral GPS EPIRBs Benefit of Simplicity
GPS Interface EPIRBs Benefit of Speed
The AquaFix and GlobalFix 406 are the newest generation of 406 MHz EPIRBs. Because they transmit your LAT/LON coordinates
to SAR forces, they add a whole new dimension to the satellite aided search and rescue system. The AquaFix 406 GPSI connects to
youronboardnavigationelectronicsthroughanSJMEA0183interfaceandprovidesapositionxwithinsecondsofbeingactivated.
The GlobalFix 406 has an internal GPS receiver that initializes within minutes. The AquaFix 406 GPS I/O features the option of a GPS
interface and Onboard GPS. All save precious time when it matters most.
These406MHzEPIRBsinstantlytransmittoGEOSARhigh-earthorbitsatellites.Withyourlocationknownfromthemomenttherst
signal is received - a matter of seconds with GPS interface EPIRBs or minutes with integral GPS EPIRBs - your signal can be quickly
routed to the closest appropriate rescue agency.
AGPS-enabledEPIRBeliminatesthewaitingtimerequiredforthetraditionallow-earthorbitingLEOSARsatellitestoobtainax.On
average, the waiting time is about 60 minutes, which can be critical in saving lives, particularly in the case of a medical emergency or a
rescue in frigid waters. With the addition of GPS in a near-shore situation, help could be on the scene in the time it previously took for
LEOSARtoobtainax.That’ssignicantprogressinthelifesavingprocess.
ACR’s GPS interface EPIRBs connect to an active NMEA 0183 data source (your vessel’s primary GPS), and update current position
dataeverytwentyminutesasallowed.Youcaninitiateaself-testtoconrmtheunithascurrentpositiondata.Fromthemomentyou
turn your GPS on at the dock until you need the beacon in an emergency, ACR’s interface EPIRBs are ready to transmit LAT/LON
coordinates along with your UIN within seconds of activation. It is best to choose a mounting location in an area convenient for routing
the interface cable. An AquaFix 406 can also be used with a hand-held GPS.
ACR’s integral 406 EPIRBs are completely self-contained, incorporating the latest in GPS technology. Upon activation, they
immediately transmit the 406 MHz signal as any 406 EPIRB does and will continue to do so as long as the EPIRB is on. GPS signals
canbedifculttoacquireduringacoldboot,especiallyinlessthanidealconditions.ACR’sAquaFix406GPSI/OandGlobalFix
406arecapableofaGPScoldstartinitializationin1.5minutesorlessduetotheirproprietaryFastACQsoftwarewhichisspecially
designedforspeedingupcoldstartapplications.Intoughconditions,theseEPIRBswilltrytogainapositionxfor30minutes,then
will “rest” for 20 minutes as required by government mandate. Then, the EPIRB will try intermittently to acquire LAT/LON until it
getsax.Onceacquired,ACR’sintegralGPSEPIRBsincorporateyourcoordinatesinthe406MHzsignal.Theyareconvenientto
store in a life raft or emergency gear bag. Just turn the EPIRB on in an emergency. There is no installation or set-up necessary. All of
ACR’sGPSEPIRBsareequippedwithaself-testfeaturethatconrmsoperationaswellasbatteryconditionandGPSpositiondata.
Theunitsareself-buoyantandneednootationcollar.