Acrartex ResQLink PLB User Manual

1 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacons PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Model: PLB-375 / Product No.: 2880 (ResQLink), 2881 (ResQLink +) Y1-03-0251 Rev. E

Proper Positioning and Handling during Activation 10 4. Activating Your Beacon Make sure the antenna is pointing towards the sky, out of the water

Turning off the beacon To deactivate your beacon; depress the ON/OFF button for more than 3 seconds. Once the beacon is deactivated, all blinking LED

Your beacon has the ability to perform 2 different tests to ensure the beacon is working perfectly. The first is a basic self test which checks the b

Light Scheme Result Light Meaning GPS Downloaded Data and Sent in Test Burst GPS Unable to Download Test Not Initiated:

7. Satellite Testing Your Beacon Optional Advanced through Satellite Testing and Beacon Management Additional features and through satellite testin

False alert A false alert must be reported to the search and rescue authorities. False alerts in the USA that are rectified must be reported to th

Routine Maintenance Carefully inspect the beacon case for any visible cracks. Cracks may admit moisture, which could falsely activate the beacon or ot

Changing ownership or contact information As the owner of the beacon, it is your responsibility to advise the national authority of any change in your

18 10. Product Specifications GENERAL/ENVIRONMENTAL Product Number 2880 Model Number PLB-375 Size P/N 2880 1.3 x 1.9 x 3.9” (3.3 x 4.8 x 9.9 cm) W

Limited Warranty This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 (one) year* from date of purchase or

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES CARFULLY CAUTION: Before proceeding to test or use your new ACR Electronics’ product, please read t

REGISTERING YOUR BEACON Why is registration important? As the owner of this 406 MHz beacon, it is a requirement that you register it with the Nat

1. Registration 4 What country should I register in? The beacon must be registered in the country of the owner’s residence. If the beacon is not prog

Registration in Canada Canadian residents can register online at: International customers should visit http://www.acrelectronics.com/support/registra

HOW THE BEACON WORKS How your beacon summons help 406 MHz beacons are a type of portable emergency equipment that transmits a distress signal to searc

Warning: This transmitter is authorized for use only during situations of grave and imminent danger. Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty. 7 3

Overview Personal Locator Beacons are designed to be manually activated. They are only to be activated when all other means of self-rescue have been e

Activation with GPS When your unit is activated, the GPS receiver will turn on, search to find your LAT/LON and incorporate it into your 406 MHz signa