User Guide

For further information please contact:
ACR Products
Cobham Life Support
5757 Ravenswood Rd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.acrelectronics.com
ACR Electronics, Inc. doing business as Cobham Life Support
Head offshore with confidence. With three
levels of integrated signal technology — GPS
positioning, a powerful 406 MHz signal and
121.5 MHz homing capability — the AquaLink™
quickly and accurately relays your position to
a worldwide network of Search and Rescue
satellites, reducing search time and increasing
your chances of survival. It’s reliable signaling
technology that has saved more than 26,800
lives since 1982.
The AquaLink™ broadcasts a unique registered
distress signal that not only tells rescuers
where you are, but who you are. The onboard
GPS can fix your position to within 100 meters
and then utilizes a powerful 406 MHz signal to
relay your distress call to orbiting satellites. As
local Search and Rescue is deployed, a separate
homing signal and integrated LED strobe light
guide rescuers to your exact location.
The AquaLink™ is small enough to be easily
carried in a pack or pocket or can be worn
on deck, at the helm, in quarters or on a life
vest and will float if accidentally dropped
overboard. Performing a full functional self
test of the PLB’s internal circuitry, battery
voltage & power, and 406 MHz transmission
gives you peace of mind knowing your PLB
will work the moment you need it most. ACR
Exclusive: Built-in GPS acquisition test mode
allows you to test GPS functionality up to 12
times over the life of the battery.
Tap in to the same field-tested rescue
technology used by the U.S. Military, U.S.
Coast Guard, NATO Special Forces and Arctic
explorers.
ACR AquaLink™
406 MHz GPS
Personal Locator Beacon
It is mandatory that you register your PLB. It’s fast, easy and free
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov. When activated, the unique identification code in
your PLB is linked to the registration database. This way authorities can retrieve valuable
information about you and your trip
The AquaLink™ is a satellite signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means
of self rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave and imminent loss of
life, limb, eyesight, or valuable property will occur without assistance
Product Number 2882
Model Number PLB-350 B
Size 2.3 x 5.8 x 1.45” (5.9 x 14.8 x 3.7 cm)
Weight 9.2 oz (261 g) with lanyard
Battery, Class Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium batteries
Battery, Replacement Interval
Replacement due six (6) years from date
of manufacture or five (5) years after
beacon is placed into service, whichever
is first, or after emergency use
Battery, Operational Life
Exceeds 24 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Typical Performance
35 Hours @ -4°F (-20°C)
Battery, Storage -40°F to + 158°F (-40°C to +70°C)
Material Engineered polycarbonate blend
Color ACR-treuse™ (high visibility yellow)
Activation Manual
Operation 2 steps: deploy antenna, press ON
button. Give clear view of sky
Waterproof 16.40 ft (5 m) @ 1 hr., 33 ft (10 m) @
10 min. Factory tested @ 70°F, exceeds
RTCM waterproof requirements
Radiated Power 6.3W (406 MHz),
50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz)
Accessories Attachment clip included
Approvals Cospas-Sarsat, FCC , Pending: Canada,
Europe
Limited Warranty 5 years
Lead Free Yes
08/09
No Subscription Fees
Floats
Super Bright LED
Strobe
On Board 66 Channel
GPS
Self-Test and GPS
Test Features
Typical Performance
35 Hours
Non-Hazmat Battery
Made in the U.S.A
Attachment Clip