Personal beacon locator ACR PLB350 "SARLink"

406 Mhz Personal Locator Beacon with internal GPS receiver

• 35% smaller and 25% lighter than its predecessor,
• Powerful Personal Locator Beacon that transmits on 406 MHz a unique, digitally coded distress signal and on 121.5 MHz a permanent homing signal.
• Internal 12 channel parallel GPS providing rescue authorities with your exact position within 115 m
• Alert in about 3 minutes.
  
• Can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by skiers, hikers, hunters, kayakers, climbers, pilots, snowmobilers or any other outdoor enthusiast.
• Removable holster provides functionality and allows for multiple mounting options on backpack, belt, life vest or on the instrument panel of your glider or ultralight aircraft.
• Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery voltage and power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition
• Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage, and is ready for rapid deployment.
• 11 years battery lifetime (replacement every 5 years for maximum security).
• 5 years Warranty

Technical Specifications

Dimensions: 36 x 149 x 56 mm (1.4” x 5.85” x 2.21”)
Weight: 284 grams
Batteries: 2 Class 2 lithium battery packs, (non-hazmat) min. transmit 24 hrs. @ -20 C
5 year replacement life (11 year storage)
Material: Engineered polycarbonate blend
Color: Hi-viz fluorescent yellow
Storage: -40°C to +70°C ( -40°F to + 158°F )
Deployment: Manual
Activation: Manual
Operation: deploy antenna, press ON button, give clear view of sky
Waterproof: 5 m @ 1 hour., 10 m @ 10 min.
Certification: COSPAS-SARSAT and FCC approval
Limited Warranty: 5 years
Radiated Power: 5 W (406 MHz) 50 mW (121.5 MHz)
Operational Life: mini 24 hours @ -20°C (certified)
Typical performance: 36 hours @ -20°C, 20 hours @ -40°C, longer in higher ambient temperatures.

Beacon must be programmed according to the nationality of the user and registered (user name, aircraft ID, phone number in case of emergency...) with the local Cospas-Sarsat point of contact (FMCC in France).