FT. LUADERDALE, FL- Adding a new level of assurance and instant
information, a Digital Display breakthrough has been introduced to
Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) technology with the debut of the
innovative SARLink™ View and AquaLink™
View from ACR Electronics, Inc.
The FCC-approved PLBs provide three levels of integrated emergency
signal technology-GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz satellite
detectable signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability.
The SARLink™ View and AquaLink™ View takes the above technology and
adds a unique Digital Display which provides the user with a
variety of important information both during operation and
self-test, including an ACR exclusive which allows the user to test
GPS functionality up to 60 times over the life of the battery. This
GPS testing can be used with the 406Link.com service just
introduced by ACR to send loved ones your GPS position.
When activated, the Digital Display provides the user with
reassuring tips on optimizing the use of the beacon and provides
the following functionality during activation:
> It informs the
user that the beacon is working
> It informs the user of
his/her GPS coordinates
> It informs the user of
remaining battery power
> It reinforces to the
user the correct deployment of an activated beacon with messages
such as "Leave beacon on until ResQ" and "Do not hold
antenna."
The Digital Display is housed inside the unit and cannot be
touched, bumped, pierced or otherwise damaged by an external force
unless the entire PLB is destroyed. ACR Electronics has solved the
challenge of liquid crystal displays and cold temperature
operation.
The rugged, one-button activated, emergency signalling device also
is light at just 8.9 oz (252g) and comes with a super bright LED
strobe light and multi-use GPS acquisition testing. With multiple
GPS capabilities, the ACR PLBs can provide a user in a
non-life-threatening emergency situation a digital position
readout, and in an emergency, activation will transmit exact
LAT/LON position along with a unique registered distress signal
that not only provides rescuers with information as to where the
sender is but who the sender is. The onboard GPS can fix position
to within 100 meters.
The SARLink™ View and AquaLink™ View have new high performance
features such as:
• Built-in, super bright LED strobe light
increases visibility to Search and Rescue.
• High power 6.3 watt 406 MHz
transmission.
• Digital Display and multiple GPS
capabilities.
• Onboard 66-channel parallel GPS acquires
then transmits LAT/LON when the unit is activated, dramatically
saving valuable time for the distress message to reach local rescue
centers.
• In addition to full functional
self-testing of internal circuitry, battery voltage and power, the
PLBs allow for up to 60 long GPS acquisition testing.
• More efficient design uses less power,
making it smaller and lighter.
• The AquaLink is a self buoyant PLB while
the SARLink requires a flotation pouch.
Suggested MSRP for the SARLink™ View and AquaLink™ View is
$649.00.
Specifications
Size: 2.3 x 5.8 x 1.25" (5.8 x 14.8 x 3.2 cm) -AquaLink depth is
1.49" (3.78 cm)
Weight: SARLink: 8.9 oz (252 g) with lanyard / AquaLink: 9.1 oz
(257 g) with lanyard
Battery: Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries, meets DOT and IATA
rules for safe transport, 5-year replacement life
Deployment: Manual
Activation: Manual
Operation: 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON button, giving clear
view to the sky
Waterproof: 16.4' (5 m) @ 1hr, 33' (10 m) @ 10 min, exceed RTCM
waterproof requirements
Operational Life: Exceeds required 24 hours @ -4º F (-20º C); 30
hours typical
Certification: Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, Pending: Canada and Europe
A PLB is a satellite-signaling device of last resort, for use when
all other means of self-rescue have been exhausted and where the
situation is deemed to be grave and imminent, and the loss of life,
limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance.
All beacons must be registered online at
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov following purchase. There are no
monthly service fees required for 406 MHz beacons.
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Posted On January 20, 2010
