Acrartex TerraFix 406 GPS PLB User Manual

PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL Y1-03-0174Rev. E TerraFix™ 406 GPS I PLB Product No. 2798.2 PLB-201

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 9 4.7.3 GPS I (Interface) connection The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB (P/N 2798.2 and 2798.4) comes standard with a

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 10 SECTION 6 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6.1 Carefully inspect the PLB case and gasket for any

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 116.3 Battery Replacement Power is provided by self contained long life batteries with a five-year recommended replacement cycle. Se

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 127.2 Satellite Detection 7.2.1 The TerraFix™ 406 GPS transmits an encoded phase modulated radio signal to the satellite portion

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 13 SECTION 8 - AUTHORIZATIONS 8.1 The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB meets the requirements of Federal

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 14with your PLB. The TerraFix™ 406 GPS I/O (P/N 2798.4) also contains an Onboard GPS engine that will acquire your LAT/LON if an ex

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 15 Material High impact and UV resistant plastic Color ACRtreuse Weight (less holster) 12 oz (338 grams) Waterproof E

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 16Q. Does my GPS unit have to be set up in a special way to transmit position coordinates via the NMEA 0183 Interface? A. For the G

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 1* * * WARNING * * * THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER * * * DELIBE

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 2SECTION 1 - REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS 1.1 Registration Importance It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz PLB registe

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 3information carefully and affix the decal to your PLB in the area marked “Beacon Decal here”. If you do not receive confirmation, c

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 4SECTION 2 – RESPONSIBLE USE 2.1 The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger! What e

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 5SECTION 4 - OPERATION 4.1 General The TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB models are designed to be manually deployed and activated. It is on

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 64.2.3 Activation with GPS I/O (P/N 2798.4 Only) The TerraFix™ 406 GPS I/O is also equipped with an Onboard GPS receiver. Once act

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 74.2.4 GPS Antenna Orientation (2798.4 ONLY) When activated it is critical that you do not cover the front bottom portion of the PL

Y1-03-0174 Rev. E 84.7 GPS Testing 4.7.1 GPS O (Onboard) Test (P/N 2798.4 only) This test is NOT necessary as 100% of all Onboard GPS receivers t