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Message from the President
ACR's reputation for reliability in life-threatening situations is built on its commitment to quality and exceeding specifications. This includes conformal coating of circuit boards and rigorous material testing, ensuring performance under extreme conditions. This dedication has saved lives and solidified ACR's reputation.
EPIRB/PLB Specifications and Features
ACR offers advanced Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) and Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) with features like digital displays, GPS technology, LED strobes, self-check capabilities, and proprietary electronics for stable frequency transmission.
Product Models
Models include the GlobalFix™ iPRO 406 GPS EPIRB with dual GPS technology and hydrostatic release, the GlobalFix™ PRO 406 GPS EPIRB with internal GPS, and the RapidFix™ 406 EPIRB with GPS interface.
Responsible Use Guide
EPIRBs/PLBs are last-resort devices for emergencies. Users should register their beacons online and keep information updated.
Accessories
ACR provides mounting brackets and hydrostatic release units for easy installation and protection of EPIRBs.
Conformal Coating
ACR applies conformal coating to protect electronics from harsh conditions, ensuring long-term functionality.
The ACR GPS Advantage
ACR's GPS technology offers fast location recognition and stable transmission, enhancing search and rescue operations.
Overview of EPIRBs and PLBs
EPIRBs and PLBs are critical for search and rescue, transmitting distress signals to satellites. ACR's beacons feature advanced GPS for rapid location identification.
Specifications and Features
ACR's patented Instant-ON GPS Technology allows immediate GPS data transmission, reducing search and rescue time. Beacons use 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz frequencies for global and local detection, respectively, and are durable and compliant with international standards.
Product Range
Includes GlobalFix™ iPRO and PRO for marine use, RapidFix™ 406 with GPS accuracy, and compact MicroFix™ and ResQFix™ PLBs for outdoor use.
Operational Insights
GPS data integration improves search and rescue efficiency. The COSPAS-SARSAT system ensures global monitoring, and ACR beacons comply with international standards.
Conclusion
ACR's EPIRBs and PLBs offer enhanced speed, accuracy, and reliability for global search and rescue operations.
Transition to 406 MHz
The transition from 121.5/243 MHz to 406 MHz for distress signals improves search and rescue reliability. EPIRBs and PLBs transmit on 406 MHz for satellite communication and 121.5 MHz for local homing.
Procedures
The COSPAS-SARSAT system involves beacon activation, satellite transmission, ground station relay, location calculation, and alert generation. Registration is mandatory for effective rescues.
Standards and Recommendations
Registration with NOAA is required, and accurate GPS is emphasized. ACR's rigorous testing ensures reliability in harsh conditions.
Testing and Equipment
ACR uses a GPS Constellation Simulator and environmental lab for testing. Products include direction finders and strobe lights to enhance search and rescue.
Conclusion
The transition to 406 MHz enhances search and rescue effectiveness. Proper registration and maintenance are crucial for safety, and ACR's testing ensures product reliability.
Personal Strobe Lights
These lights feature corrosion-resistant cases and are easily mounted. They provide location lighting for up to 6 hours and activate automatically or manually.
Emergency Recreational Strobe and Flashlight Combo
The Firefly® Plus provides location lighting for up to 6 hours, with pull-pin activation and easy mounting on life jackets.
Surface Mount Technology
This technology allows precise assembly of circuit boards, with quality ensured through inspections.
ACR Electronics Useful Life Policy
ACR products have a typical service life of 12 years. Products older than this will not be serviced.
Personal Signaling Light Specifications
Models like C-Strobe™ and HemiLight™ are highlighted for durability and compliance with standards.
Automatic Crew-Overboard Marker Light
The SM-2 model features a high-intensity Xenon strobe and automatic activation, complying with standards.
Battery and Balance Considerations
Marker lights require specific batteries, and correct ballast is important for stability.
Survival Res-Q™ Whistle
This whistle complies with standards, producing a loud sound and featuring a flat design to prevent water retention.
Product Specifications and Features
Includes the Hot Shot™ Signal Mirror, ThermaBlanket, Retro-reflective Tape, RapidDitch™ Bag, and Survival Craft Radar Transponder (SART).
Searchlight Specifications
Details various remote-controlled searchlights for different vessels, with features like saltwater-resistant construction and remote control options.
Distress Marker Light
The MS-2000(M) distress marker light is an omnidirectional strobe with features for identification and night vision.
Automatic Identification Systems (AIS)
Nauticast™ AIS systems enhance navigational safety, and the ThunderBird SSAS transmits emergency signals with GPS interface.
Float-Free 406 Memory Capsule
Stores navigational and safety data securely, with GPS technology for easy recovery.
Glossary
Explains terms related to EPIRBs, such as automatic activation and deployment.
Overview
Details the GlobalFix™ iPRO/PRO 406 GPS EPIRB, including specifications, procedures, and testimonials of its effectiveness.
Specifications
Features integral GPS, high-impact polymer blend, and hydrostatic release unit for durability and automatic deployment.
Procedures
Includes GPS Acquisition Test and activation methods, with a water sensor for automatic activation.
Standards and Approvals
Complies with international standards and has approvals from Industry Canada.
Operational Systems
Explains satellite systems and the role of the Local User Terminal and Mission Control Center.
Testimonials
Includes stories of rescues thanks to the EPIRB, highlighting its reliability and effectiveness.
Conclusion
The GlobalFix™ iPRO/PRO 406 GPS EPIRB is a critical safety device, offering reliable emergency signaling and location capabilities.
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Message From the President Why has the ACR brand become so strong? In my opinion, the answer is simple. Our products have been used over the years when people's lives were at risk and they worked. Time after time. And when people's lives have been saved, what do they do? They talk about the people who saved them and the products that were an inte- gral part of that rescue. In our case, ACR prod- ucts had to work so that potential rescuers would even know that someone needed to be rescued. It has become quite common to hear some version here today." When thousands of people's lives are saved after...

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Personal Locator Beacons Beacon Specifications EPIRB/PLB Comparison Field Programmers Crew-Overboard System Radio Direction Finder Personal Strobe Lights Light Application Recommendations Strobe Light Specifications Personal Incandescent Lights Light Application Recommendations Incandescent Light Specifications Crew-Overboard/Marker Light Signaling Products Survival Products Search and Rescue Transponder Automatic Identification Systems Ship Security Alert System Float-Free 406 Memory Capsule

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GÈobaÈFÊx iPRO 406 OPS EPÊRB Manual Category II 406 MHz EPIRB with Dual GPS Technology • Exclusive, patent pending digital display confirms that beacon is transmitting 406 MHz signal, GPS position and battery power status during activation; also displays self-test results and appropriate routine actions when not activated; multiple languages available • GPS allows for the fastest notification to SAR from 1 hour to as little as 3 minutes, and a reduced search radius from 2.3 nm to .05 nm (100 m, 110 yds), as compared to traditional 406 MHz EPIRBs • Fastest, self-locating beacon in the world when...

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Professional grade Manual Category II 406 MHz EPIRB with Internal GPS and LowPro3™ Bracket • GPS allows for the fastest notification to SAR from 1 hour to as little as 3 minutes, and a reduced search radius from 2.3 nm to .05 nm (100 m, 110 yds), as compared to traditional 406 MHz EPIRBs • Professional grade GPS engine allows faster location recognition than standard GPS and non-GPS enabled models; updates position every 20 minutes as allowed • Bright LED strobe consumes less energy than traditional strobes without sacrificing intensity. Battery power is conserved, allowing the EPIRB to transmit...

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Manual Category II 406 MHz EPIRB with LowPro2™ Bracket • Patented, proprietary electronics package for faster, more stable 406 frequency transmission • Typical notification to SAR is 1 hour and search radius is 2.3 nm • Full, functional self-test including battery voltage and internal circuitry • Built-in strobe light for enhanced location in poor visibility conditions • Minimum 48 hrs operating life @ -40°C (-40°F); Hazmat batteries • Minimum 48 hrs operating life @ -20°C (-4°F); non-Hazmat batteries • Lanyard coil retained with all around cover for non-tangling deployment Automatic Category...

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Sea Shelter3 Category E Mounting Bracket Fits GlobalFix™ iPRO (P/N 2846), GlobalFix™ PRO (P/N 2842) • Quick release latch for fast, easy top cover removal, even with gloves on • Keyed hydrostatic release feature makes replacements quick and easy • One-way EPIRB mounting eliminates the possibility of installing your EPIRB • Fully enclosed, robust bracket protects EPIRB in the harshest environments • Built-in magnet deactivates EPIRB's water sensor when in bracket LowPro3™ Category EE Mounting Bracket Fits GlobalFix™ iPRO (P/N 2848), GlobalFix™ PRO (P/N 2844) • One-way EPIRB mounting eliminates...

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Hydrostatic Release Unit for Category I Bracket • Patent pending rod system allows release of the beacon from a Category I bracket when submerged in water between 1.5 - 4 m (4.9 -13.1 ft) • Universal kit is designed to work with ACR's Open Face™ Sea Shelter™ Conformai Coating ing. Torrential rains, high humid- constant threats to any prod- thumping and bumping that comes with adventurous living. If you're counting on a product that isn't built to withstand harsh conditions, you could be out of luck real quick. Especially if it happens to be your life we're talking about. The good news is our...

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A Choice of Technologies GPS Interface EPIRBs/PLBs — Instant-ON GPS: GlobalFix™ iPRO RapidFix™ 406 EPIRB AquaFix™, TerraFix™, AeroFix™ 406 GPS I/O PLB AquaFix™, TerraFix™, AeroFix™ 406 GPS I PLB ACR’s GPS EPIRBs and PLBs are the newest generation of 406 MHz beacons. Because they transmit your LAT/LON coordinates to SAR forces, they add a whole new dimension to the satelliteaided search and rescue system. These self-locating beacons eliminate the waiting time required for the traditional low-earth orbiting LEOSAR satellites to obtain a fix through Doppler shift. On average, the waiting time is...

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406 MHz GPS Personal Locator Beacon (Outdoor, Aviation) • Smallest lightest, self-locating 406 GPS PLB alerts Search and Rescue to your precise location in an emergency • Highly-sensitive, built-in, -136 dBm GPS receiver for faster acquisition • When GPS LAT/LON is incorporated in the first transmission, your location (to within .05 nm, 100 m) can be quickly routed to the closest appropriate rescue agency • Single button activation • Transmits a 5-watt distress message on 406 MHz with your unique ID (UTN) so rescuers know who you are and where you are, • Comprehensive self-test of 406 MHz/GPS...

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406 MHz PLB with GPS Interface and Onboard GPS • AquaFix™ 406 GPS I (P/N 2797.2) interfaces with an external GPS (NMEA 0183) to reliably add LAT/LON to the message • AquaFix™ 406 GPS I/O (P/N 2797.4) has a GPS receiver mounted Onboard for the utmost in simplicity; just activate the beacon and it acquires GPS coordinates; GPS I Interface also included for reliability • Patented, "Instant-ON-GPS" technology allows instant transmission of GPS when beacon is activated • When GPS LAT/LON is incorporated in the first transmission, your emergency can be quickly routed to the closest response agency...

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