PLB-110
SECTIOn 1 – TECHnICaL InFORMaTIOn
geNeRAL INFoRMATIoN
Manufacturer
Name
Model
operational Configurations
Distress Frequency
Homing Frequency
Morse Code "P" Modulation
Distress Signal Life
Homing Signal Life
Distress Signal output Power
Homing Signal output Power
Activation Indicator
gLoBAL PoSITIoNINg SYSTeM (gPS)
Integral gPS Receiver
gPS Accuracy
geodetic Reference System
gPS Indicator
TeMPeRATURe RANge
operating Temp. Range
Stowage Temp. Range
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Astronics DMe Corporation, 6830 NW 16
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Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA
SATRo™
Model PLB-110
on ground, above ground, hand held
406.037 MHz
121.5 MHz
every 50 seconds (US protocol)
Minimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery
expiration date
Minimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery
expiration date
Minimum 5 Watts for 24 hours at -20° C
on battery expiration date
Minimum 25m Watts for 24 hours at -20°
C on battery expiration date
White strobe flash every 3 seconds
Located between "on" switch and PLB/
gPS self test switch. Keep clear and
pointed towards sky during self test and
distress activations.
equal to or better than 110 meters
WgS 84
green LeD flash = Receiving gPS signals
Red LeD flash = Not receiving gPS
signals – move PLB to another location
and make sure PLB is facing "up" with
clear view to sky.
-20° C to +55° C (-4°F to + 131°F)
-30° C to +70° C (-22°F to +158°F)
SPeCIAL FeATUReS
*Buoyancy
Strobe Light
Waterproof
Lanyard
Compass Safe Distance
Activation Cover
*The PLB is buoyant but is not designed to float in an upright position and transmit a distress signal.
The PLB may not be substituted for a required EPIRB on a vessel.
DIgITAL DISTReSS MeSSAge
PLB Message Country Code
PLB Message Protocols
PLB Distress Message Programming
BATTeRY PACK
Battery Replacement Period
Battery Pack Chemistry
Fresh Battery Pack Lithium Content
Battery Pack Replacement
Battery Witness
Category 1: Floats in fresh/salt water (not
operational in water)
Minimum 1 candela, 20 flashes per
minute (± 5), for 24 hours at -20° C on
battery expiration date.
10 meters for 5 minutes
opening in case for lanyard
200 mm
orange activation cover to prevent
accidental activation
All authorized PLB country codes shown
in Cospas Sarsat guidance Document
S.007.
PLB supports both National and Standard
Location – Serial Number protocols.
Changes to beacon message made by
factory authorized service centers.
5 years, after use in an emergency, or
expired battery witness seal
Lithium Manganese Dioxide
Total lithium metal = 1.2 grams
Not user replaceable. Return PLB to
factory authorized service centers for
battery replacement and disposal.
Transmitter clock captures total battery
use events and sets a "replace battery"
self test response when battery has been
discharged for more than 1 hour.
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