PLB AU10-WF

Full description

The sMRT AU10 is alerting on the 121.5MHz international Search and Rescue (SAR) frequency. Once a GPS position is acquired AIS location information is updated continuously

 

ENVIRONMENTAL

• Environmental resistance: IP68
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C
• Storage temperature: -45°C to +70°C
• Operating humidity: To 95% non-condensing
• Shock: 20G min
• Vibration: EuroCAE ED-14F
• Compass safe distance: 30cm (for <1° deflection)
• Flammability rating: ED 14F 26.3.3 Category C:
• Battery: 6V Li-MnO2
• Buoyancy: Buoyant (index=9%)
• Transportation: Air cargo UN 3091 not hazardous

 

PHYSICAL

• Case Dimensions: 80mm x 95mm x 35mm
• Weight: 250g

 

STANDARDS APPLIED

• EMC: EN 301 489-22 V1.3.1, EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1
• Electrical safety: EN 60950-1:2006
• Marine: IEC 60945:2002
• Radio (121.5MHz):
• Radio (AIS): EN 303 098-1 V0.0.4, RTCM 11901.1:2012

 

RADIO

• Air band frequencies: 121.500,  121.650, 121.775 MHz Distress
• Modulation: AM compliant to ITU-R M.690-2 (2012)
• Air band power: 100mW PERP
• Marine-band frequencies: 161.975, 162.025 MHz (AIS1, AIS2)
• Marine-band power: 1W EIRP nominal
• VHF antenna: Centre-fed dipole, comprising coaxial cable and 1/8 coil whip
• GPS antenna: Circular-polarised wide-angle bulb

 

OPERATIONAL

• Operating time: >12 hours continuous
• Standby battery life: >3 years
• Permanently armed/ready: 2 years with> 6 h continuous operation remaining
• GPS position update: Every minute
• GPS time to first lock: Typically <1 minute under normal operating conditions
• Alert indication: Audible and visible SOS signalling
• Activation: Slide switch plus water sensor