Document No. IM-451 Rev. 4, Vol 2 dated 9/26/07 OPERATION MANUAL FOR SATELLITE PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON Model No.: AK-451-PLB Harsh/ Robust/ Heavy Duty PLB with Long Lasting Batteries 24 hrs for 406.028 MHz 78 hrs for 121.5 MHz 78 hrs for 243.0 MHz AMERI-KING CORPORATION 17881 Sampson Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA Phone (714) 842-8555 Fax (714) 842-4235 www.ameri-king.com Email: ameriking9@aol.
* * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER * * * DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY * * * PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE TESTS Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Ameri-King AK-451-PLB Satellite Personal Locator Beacon. The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come.
SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS 1.1 Registration Importance It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz registers it with the National Authorities*. All 406 MHz PLBs transmit a Unique Identifier Number (UIN) when activated. This UIN is programmed in the based on the country in which the PLB was purchased. Registration provides the Search and Rescue (SAR) forces with emergency contact information, and will speed the launch of a rescue operation.
The National Authority in Canada is the NSS (National Search & Rescue Secretariat). Canadian residents can register online at http:beacons.nss.gc.ca. For more information please contact the NSS at (613) 966-1504 or (800) 727-9414. National Search and Rescue Secretariat 400-275 Slater Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K2 1.4 Registration Outside of the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States, 406 MHz PLBs are registered with that country’s National Authority at the time of Purchase.
The Ameri-King AK-451-PLB models are designed to be manually deployed and activated. It is only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted. Activation of the PLB tells Search and Rescue who you are, where you are, and that you are facing a life threatening situation. SECTION 3 - FALSE ALARMS 3.1 • • • • Preventing False Alarms Ensure that your PLB is registered with NOAA or your national authority.
The PLB transmits the standard swept tone. The LED ON lights flashing, indicate when the PLB is activated. The ON switch allows you to turn on the PLB manually. The PLB unit is able to withstand extremely harsh environments. Units exactly like yours have been subjected to numerous 500 G shock pulses; 1000 pounds crash weights and severe penetration tests, and continue to operate normally. Continued operation in a temperature range of -20 degrees Celsius to +55 degrees Celsius is assured.
Switch, alternate / alternate / momentary positions: • "ON" Alternate position. Lift & flip the Switch to the ON position: PLB transmits immediately. ON LED light on the unit flashes, 1 second ON, 4 seconds OFF. • "OFF" Alternate position. Lift & flip the Switch to the ON position: The PLB is turned off. • "SELF TEST" Momentary position. Lift & flip and hold the Switch to the SELF TEST position: PLB self-test is confirmed after the switch is held for 25 seconds.
Top Label Figure: PLB complete assembly with antenna AMERI-KING CORP. MADE IN U.S.A. 17881 Sampson Lane Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty Notice to the Public: Do not move if found. Report its position to the proper authorities Compass safe distance 1m (3.
*** WARNING *** PLB PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON P-EPIRB / P-ELT / PLB USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER! Operation: 24 hrs @ -20o C to +55o C (-4o F to +131o F) Storage: -30o C to +70o C (-22o F to +158o F) DO NOT OPEN, TAMPER, INCINERATE OR RECHARGE BATTERIES To Activate: Lift & flip the switch to the “ON” position Verify: The red “ON” light flashes 1 sec on, 4 sec off Self Test: Press and Hold the switch to the “SELF-TEST” position and wait for 25 sec Verify: The red “ON” light must
SECTION 6 - THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM 6.1 General Overview The Ameri-King AK-451-PLB provides distress alerting via radio transmission on 406 MHz to satellites of the COSPAS-SARSAT network and to the GEOSAR network that includes GPS latitude and longitude coordinates when GPS data is present.
Figure GEOSAR SATELLITE COVERAGE Figure SATELLITE ORBIT SECTION 7 - AUTHORIZATIONS The Ameri-King AK-451-PLB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95 Subpart K, 7.1 European R&TTE Directive. 7.2 Characteristics The Ameri-King AK-451-PLB is a non-buoyant, battery operated Personal Locator Beacon. The case, with its external antenna, is waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly which also contains the battery power supply.
SECTION 8 - TECHNICAL DATA - 406 8.1 8.2 Applicable Documents NSS PLB01-01 COSPAS-SARSAT RSS 187 FCC ETSI Standard for 406 MHz Satellite PLB’s Canada Document C/S T.001 & T.
SECTION 9 - WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE 9.1 LIMITED WARRANTY • • • • • • • • • All equipments manufactured by Ameri-King Corp. are guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two years. Any equipment found to be defective due to material and workmanship during this limited warranty will be repaired and put in original manufactured operating condition.
Important Notice - Please Read Before Completing Registration Registration is an important facet for all Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz emergency beacons. Not only is it required by Federal Regulations but the information you furnish is used by Search And Rescue (SAR) agencies in the event of beacon activation.
