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ACR Electronics (USA)
GlobalFix / ResQLink EPIRB
ACR Electronics (Fort Lauderdale, FL) is a US manufacturer of emergency beacons, particularly prevalent on US ships and in recreational boating. The GlobalFix series for SOLAS ships and ResQLink for personal locator beacons (PLB).
406 MHz EPIRB
Capacity
Battery
Voltage
Distress Signal (Satellite)
Medium
Components & Design
Component data being added…
Technical Data
type
EPIRB (406 MHz)
variant count approx
2
period start year
2000
drive type
Battery
construction
Waterproof housing, 406 MHz, GPS, strobe light
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Common failures & inspection points
●Battery expiry
●HRU expiry
●GPS module failure
●Antenna damage
Service & Maintenance
Battery every 5 years. HRU every 2 years. Monthly self-test.
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ACR Electronics (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Lead time: 1-3 weeks.
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Equipment Model #37953
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