Specifications

Technical Specifications
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Smartfind & Smartfind Plus
406 Beacon Specification: Meets the
requirements of international standards:
COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 class 2, RTCM
SC110-STD Version 2 class 2, IEC 61097-2,
EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations.
EPIRB temperature range: Operating -
20ºC to +55ºC (Class 2), Storage -30ºC to
+70ºC
SOLAS Float-Free Housing -30ºC to +65ºC
(Class 2)
EPIRB sealing depth: Waterproof to 10 m
EPIRB Weight: 657g (1.5 lb)
Float-Free Housing & EPIRB: 2130 g (4.7 lb)
406 MHz transmitter Frequency:
406.028MHz
Output power: 5W + 2dB
121.5MHz homing transmitter
Output power: 50mW + 3dB PERP
GPS receiver (SMARTFIND Plus)
Maximum number of satellites tracked: 12
Transmit Antenna Type: Blade vertically
polarised, omni-directional
GPS Receive Antenna Type: Ceramic
dielectric patch
Type: Flashing white LED lamp
Light output: > 0.75 candela over 75%
of the horizontal plane
Message formats: EPIRB National,
Standard and User Location Protocol as
applicable, plus EIPRB user protocols.
Serialised, MMSI and radio call sign.
Controls: Manual activation,
Self TEST switches
Beacon operation: Automatic activation
by seawater switch within 5 seconds
of immersion.Manual activation by
sealed switch.
Battery Classed as non-hazardous for
transportation
Operational life: 48 hours minimum
at -20ºC
Battery replacement interval: 5 years
Fastfind & Fastfind Plus
Message formats PLB National, Standard, and User Location Protocol as
applicable, plus serial user (non-GPS version)
PLB temperature range: Operating: -20°c to + 55°c (class 2 battery)
-40°c to + 55°c (class 1 battery)
Storage: -40°c to +70°c
Battery life 5 years storage from date of manufacture
Operating life 24 hours (minimum)
Weight Approx. 0.3 kg (10 oz) with -20 battery pack
Approvals: COSPAS-SARSAT Approved, R&TTE Approved, FCC Approved
406 MHz transmitter
Frequency 406.028 MHz
Output power 5 Watts +/- 2 dB
Modulation Biphase L 1.1 +/- 0.1 radians
121.5 MHz transmitter
Output power 50mW ERP
Modulation AM, up or down swept tone
130mm
225mm
390mm
115mm
108mm
134mm 147mm
435mm
Smartfind in
CARRYSAFE
Bracket
Auto FLOAT FREE housing
for Smartfind
60mm
146mm
78.4mm 54mm
Profile with -20
battery pack
(Class 2)
Profile with -40
battery pack
(Class 1)
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