ACR Electronics

Posted by Freya on April 7, 2008

 ACR Electronics

 

Thanks to ACR Electronics for providing me the 406 MHz ResQFix Personal Locator Beacon and the Firefly 3 Solas Rescue Strobe Light.

Please check the ACR website for a press release about my trip!

 

They will be an essential pieces of safety equipment on my expedition around Australia and will stay attached to my PFD all the time. Even when I won’t wear it all the time, I’ll have the PFD clipped to my spray deck loop and stored on the spraydeck while not wearing it. So just in case, it’s still always with me!

 

  • Smallest, lightest, most function-rich PLB alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency.
  • Transmits on 406 MHz (COSPAS-SARSAT) with your registered, unique, digitally-coded distress signal, and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency).
  • Exclusive built-in GPS technology is finely tuned for optimum performance.
  • 100 meter position accuracy when GPS coordinates are present.
  • Easy to activate by novice user, simply deploy antenna to reveal “ON/OFF” activation button, hold for 1 second.
  • PLB has circuitry, battery power/voltage and GPS acquisition test features built in.
  • Exceeds required 24 hour operating life at -20°C (-4°F), typical operating life: 40 hours @ -20°C (-4°F), 8 hours @ -40°C (-40°F).
  • Attachment clip mounts to back of PLB to easily clip onto life jacket, belt, backpack, etc.
  • Flotation pouch attached to prevent loss if dropped in water, easy to remove from pouch, simply pull down on lanyard.
  • Bungee lanyard allows for PLB to be easily secured preventing loss, comfortable to wear around neck.
  • ACR beacons are used by the U.S. military, U.S. Coast Guard, NATO and Arctic explorers.
  • Exceeds RTCM waterproof requirements for Category 1 (buoyant) PLBs, tested to 5 meters.
  • High impact plastic case designed to withstand exposure to UV rays, oil, sea water and raft packing.
  • 5-year limited warranty.
  • 5-year replacement life lithium battery.  
 
Size:   1.25 x 5.81 x 2.31 in (3.71 x 14.75 x 5.8 cm)
Weight:   10.4 oz. (345g) with flotation pouch
 
 

  • Manually activated rescue strobe
  • 360° high intensity Xenon strobe  
  • Large sliding switch allows for easy operation by gloved hands
  • Newly-designed base platform allows unit to stand upright easily
  • Conceived as state-of-the-art replacement for famous Firefly forerunners, 4F and 4G
  • Designed as “electronic flare” to replace day/night pyrotechnic signal in aviation life rafts
  • Stainless steel retainer securely attaches removable battery door to case
  • Integral strapping slots provide a secure anchor point
  • Ideal for life vests, safety harnesses, backpacks and flight suits.
 
Size:  4.75 x 2.2 x 1.2 in (12.1 x 5.6 x 3.0 cm)
Weight: 3.8 oz (105 g) with Lithium batteries
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