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Figure 7- Satellite Coverage
SECTION 7 - AUTHORIZATIONS
The GlobalFix™ EPIRB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 80
(Product No. 2742 Cat. 1, 2744 Cat. 2); and GMDSS (Product No. 2742) and MED.
7.1
Characteristics
The GlobalFix™ EPIRB is a buoyant, battery operated unit. The beacon case, with its external antenna, is
waterproof. The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly that also contains the battery
power supply. A "Test/ON" switch is installed on top of the beacon, along with a strobe light. The Cat. 1
beacon must be stored in its special mount, free of obstructions aboard a vessel for automatic float-off. The
unit is self-buoyant and no external flotation devices are required.
Technical Data - GlobalFix™
7.2
The GlobalFix™ EPIRB is available in two combinations. The following product codes define the options
available to meet specific operational requirements:
Prod. No. 2742, Model RLB-35, Category 1
Prod. No. 2744, Model RLB-35, Category 2
Note: All models above conform to Class 1 Requirements (operations: –40°C to 55° C storage: -50°C to 70°C)
Applicable Documents
RTCM
COSPAS-SARSAT
FCC
MED
7.3
Specifications
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
Output Power
Digital Message
Format
Duration
1
Leaves ACR with Serialized U.S. code but can be reprogrammed at a service center to Maritime or other
coded format including nationality of registration.
Figure 9- GPS Satellite Orbits
Standard for 406 MHz Satellite EPIRBs
Certificate No. 136
Document C/S T.001
Document C/S T.007
Part 80 and GMDSS (Prod. No. 2742)
Registration number 4612/506 0016/2005
Notified Body: 0735
406 MHz
5 Watts
Standard Location
1
Protocal
520 ms
Figure 8- GEOSAR Satellite Orbits
Frequency Stability
Rate
Modulation
Encoding
10
±2 parts per billion/100ms
400 bps
±1.1 radians peak
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