406MHz Satellite Transmitter
Frequency 406.040MHz Tolerance ±1kHz Output Power 5watts (nominal) Stability 2ppb/100ms Modulation Phase ±1.1radians (peak) Emission Designator 16K0G1D Encoding Bi-phase L Data Rate 400bps Duration 520ms
121.5MHz Homing Beacon
Frequency 121.5MHz Stability ±50ppm Output Power 25-100mW PERP Modulation Swept Tone AM Emission Designator 3K20A3X Modulation Depth 85-100% Sweep Range 400Hz – 1300Hz
Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light
Light Type High intensity LED Output Power ~1candela
GPS Receiver
Sensitivity Cold Start
-148dBm
Sensitivity Re-acquisition -163dBm Satellites channels tracked 60 GPS Antenna Microstrip patch
Battery
Type Lithium Primary Chemistry Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) Operational Life >24hours @ -20°C
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +55°C Storage Temperature Range -30°C to +70°C Waterproof 15metres at +20°C Drop 1metre @ -30°C
Dimensions
Height 77mm (3.0″) Width 51mm (2.1″) Depth 32.5mm (1.3″) Weight 116g
Standards
Cospas-Sarsat T.001 / T.007 ETSI EN302 152 RTCM SC11020 FCC CFR47 part 95K
Limited Warranty Your Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 7 years from the date of purchase and in accordance with the following conditions. Ocean Signal will at its discretion, repair or replace the faulty products free of charge excluding the cost of shipping. Proof of purchase shall be required in order for a warranty claim to be valid from the original purchase. All claims shall be made in writing to Ocean Signal or an approved service dealer. Ocean Signal shall not be liable to the buyer under the above warranty:
- For any repairs or modifications carried out on the PLB using parts that are not supplied or approved by the manufacturer Ocean Signal including batteries and for work carried out other than by Ocean Signal or approved service dealers.
- For any part, material or accessory that is not manufactured by Ocean Signal the consumer will be covered by the guarantee/warranty offered to Ocean Signal by the manufacturer or supplier.
- For a product which has not been fully paid for.
- For any product supplied by Ocean Signal to a customer under an alternative warranty agreement.
- For the cost of shipping products to and from the customer.
The Battery is only warranted until the date of the expiry and provided the unit is tested in accordance with the information in the user manual. This warranty does not apply to a used battery as indicated by the electronic witness. The following is specific items are excluded from this warranty:
- Lift up flap and associated mechanism.
- Retractable antenna.
This warranty does not affect your statutory rights. This warranty is to be interpreted under English law. For further assistance please contact our Technical Service Department. Email: service@oceansignal.com
What is the location accuracy of the rescueME PLB1? The Cospas Sarsat system uses two methods of locating a beacon. The satellite system is designed to locate your beacon using the transmission alone. The accuracy of this fix is approximately a 5 nautical mile radius but is typically much better. The rescueME PLB1 has a built-in GPS receiver which is used to encode the position in the transmission. When the GPS has a reliable fix, usually within a few minutes, the accuracy is typically within 100 meters of your actual position can be achieved. Is the battery replaceable on the PLB1? Yes, the battery will be replaceable after the expiry period or after the unit has been activated. The battery is not user-replaceable and must be sent to an authorized service dealer for replacement. Please contact the distributor in your country for further information. If I register my PLB in one country, can I use it in another country? Yes, you can use your PLB anywhere in the World. When you register your PLB, make sure you give emergency contacts who will know where you are if you need to activate the PLB in an emergency. This aids the rescue authorities to make sure it is a real alert and will speed up your rescue. When should I replace my PLB1 battery? Under normal circumstances, the battery in the PLB1 should be replaced before the expiry date marked on the unit. If the unit has been activated in an emergency or if the test indicator LED is flashing amber (orange) the battery must be replaced before it is used again to ensure the full 24 hours of operation in an emergency. The typical lifetime of the PLB1 is greater than 24 hours, but this is under defined conditions of storage and test usage. Do not assume that just because the activation was only for a short length of time the battery will not need exchanging. Details of battery exchange in your region can be found by enquiring with your local distributor. Please see www.oceansignal.com/stockists for information on our distributors. Carrying a PLB on aircraft as luggage? The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 can be safely carried on board a passenger aircraft as either checked-in or carry on luggage under section 2.3.5.9 of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. The lithium metal battery in the rescueME PLB1 contains less than 2g of lithium and has been tested in accordance with 38.3 of the UN Manual of Tests. Precautions should be taken to prevent accidental activation if placed in checked-in baggage. Why is the pouch permanently attached to the PLB1? For Australia and New Zealand, the regulations require that the PLB must float. Because of the small size of the rescueME PLB1, the pouch is used to provide buoyancy and must be permanently attached when supplied in those countries. If you require to remove the pouch for land-based usage, cut the black cord leaving enough length to make a loop to re-attach the pouch or to tie a separate lanyard to. When I register my EPIRB or PLB is the 0 in the 15 digit HEX ID (UIN) the number 0, or the letter O? The HEX ID consists of the numbers from 0 to 9 and the letters from A to F only. The character 0 is the number zero.
