THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF
* * * DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY * * *
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the ACR TerraFix™ 406 GPS Personal Locator Beacon.
The combination of superior design, high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing
produce a product that will perform for years to come. The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the
harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the life saving devices can stand up to
the rigors found in any environment on earth. With proper care and maintenance, your PLB will be in service
for years to come.
ACR is proud to be certified to the ISO 9001:2000, the International Standard for Quality.
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the TerraFix™ 406 GPS PLB, hereinafter
referred to as the Beacon. This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the Beacon System.
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Registration............................................................................................................2-3
2.0
Operation...............................................................................................................3-5
3.0
False Alarms..........................................................................................................5
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Care and Maintenance................................................................................ ..........5-6
5.0
6.0
Authorizations, specifications and warranty..........................................................7-8
7.0
GPS FAQ.............................................................................................................. 8-10
8.0
Warranty................................................................................................................10
Figure 1 Key Pad ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Figure 2 Antenna Position ............................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 3 Holster Cover .................................................................................................................................. 6
Figure 4 Activation........................................................................................................................................ 6
Figure 5 Satellite Orbit .................................................................................................................................. 9
Figure 6 GEOSAR......................................................................................................................................... 10
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