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Y1-03-0250 Rev. B 28
APPENDIX C - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL/ ENVIRONMENTAL
Beacon size (without antenna)
17.7 H X 10.67 W X 9.09 D cm (6.97 X 4.2 X 3.58 in)
Beacon weight
581 g (20.49 oz)
Beacon material
High impact UV resistant polymer
Color
ACR-Treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Waterproof
Tested to 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 @-20º C (-4º F) (Class 2)
Battery type and
replacement interval
LiMnO
2
5 years from date beacon placed in service,
or after use in an emergency not to exceed battery
expiry
Operating temperatures
Storage temperatures
-20º C to +55º C (-4º F to +131º F) (Class 2)
-30º C to +70º C (-22º F to +158º F) (Class 2)
406 MHz TRANSMITTER
Frequency
406.037 MHz
Power output
5 W
Digital message format
Standard location protocol (for the USA; Beacon can
be reprogrammed at a service center to other coded
formats, and to national location protocol)
121.5 MHz TRANSMITTER
Frequency
121.5 MHz
Power output
25 mW PEP
Modulation type
AM (3K20A3X)
LED STROBE
Light color
White
Output power
1 cd (effective candela)
Flash rate
20-30/ min
Range
360º visibility
GENERAL
Accessories
SeaShelter
3
™ Category I Mounting bracket, ACR
P/N 9501
QuickDraw™ Category II Mounting bracket, ACR
P/N 9507
HydroFix™ universal hydrostatic release (HRU)
kit, ACR P/N 9490
Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for
Category I Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388.1
Optional External GPS Optical Interface Cable for
Category II Mounting bracket, ACR P/N 9388
Approvals
FCC ID #B66ACR-RLB36
COSPAS-SARSAT certificate #189
NOTE: For complete information regarding beacon type approvals, please visit ACR’s
website at www.acrelectronics.com