User's Manual

Transmit antenna

Type Flexible vertical tape monopole

Characteristics Vertically polarised, omni-directional

Receive antenna

Type Ceramic dielectric patch

Characteristics RH circular polarised, gain +3 dBi nominal

External interfaces

Programming interface Infra-red diode

Manual activation Sealed membrane switch with tamper cover

Self-test/Manual deactivation Sealed membrane switch

Physical characteristics

Category 2, manual activation

Class 2

Weight 300 g

Length 146 mm

Width 78 mm

Buoyancy Buoyant

Sealing Waterproof to 5 m immersion

Temporary immersion 10 m

Communications

Time to first transmission 2 minutes

Time to alert (typical) LEOSAR 45 minutes

GEOSAR 5 minutes

Position accuracy

Typical +/- 62 m radius (typical)

Usage statement

PLBs are intended for use within the maritime, aviation and land environments where

permitted by national administrations.

This PLB is not an ELT or an EPIRB and does not meet the regulatory requirements

for an ELT or an EPIRB.

This PLB is buoyant, but is not required to float in an upright position.