730S-01261 OCEAN SIGNAL RescueMe PLB1, Personal Locator Beacon
This is funded by governments, so NO CHARGES to use this service.
730S-01261 OCEAN SIGNAL RescueMe PLB1, Personal Locator Beacon
The rescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use. The integrated ultra-bright strobe light ensures maximum visibility and antenna deployment could not be easier, with a gentle pull the aerial is released.
The rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service. When activated, the Personal Locator Beacon transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to you are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue.
Features:
- Free to use, no subscription charges
- 30% smaller (typ) by volume
- Waterproof to 15 meters
- Weighs 116 grams
- Easily fits to lifejacket*
- Retractable Antenna
- 7 Year Battery Life
- 24+ hour operational life
- High brightness strobe light >1candela
- 66 channel GPS receiver
- Unique mounting clip
- Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system
The rescueME PLB1 has an optional flotation pouch** to enable it to float. Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch. Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots.
* Always refer to the manufacturer for specific instructions before installing this product directly to your life jacket.
** To comply with national regulation PLB1 beacons supplied to Australia and New Zealand have a floatation pouch permanently attached
406Mhz Transmitter
Frequency 406.040 MHz ±1KHz
Output Power 5W Typical
Modulation Phase ±1.1 Radians Pk
(16K0G1D)
Encoding Biphase L
Rate 400 bps
121.5MHz Transmitter
Frequency 121.5 MHz
Output Power 25-100mW PEP
Modulation Swept Tone AM (3K20A3X)
Modulation Depth ~97%
Frequency Stability ±50ppm
Duty Cycle ~35%
Low Duty Cycle Strobe
Light Type High Intensity LED
Light Colour White Intensity 1 candela (typ) Flash Rate 20-30 per minute
Battery
Type Lithium Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)
Operating >24hrs @-20ºC Replacement Interval 7 years
GPS Receiver
Satellite Channels 66 (Acquisition)
Sensitivity -148dBm
Cold Start Re-acquisition -163dBm
GPS Antenna Microstrip Patch
General
Height of Body 76mm Width of Body 52mm Depth of Body 32mm Weight 115grams
Environmental
IEC60945 Category Portable
Operating Temperature Class 2 -20C to +55C
Storage Temperature Class 2 -30C to +70C
Waterproof 15m depth
