Product Details
RescueME PLB1 Locator Beacon by Ocean Signal®. Wherever you are, at sea, on land, the rescueME PLB1 provides the reassurance that global emergency services can be alerted by the press of a button. The world's smallest GPS enabled Personal Locator Beacon, rescueME PLB1. The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is 30% smaller and lighter than any other PLB on the market. Despite that, the battery is certified for 7 years (not 5), the antenna is fully retractable (not one time use), it has a 7 year warranty, and is also supplied with the most comprehensive list of accessories. rescueME can be attached to virtually any kind of gear or strap, or left unattached in it's small padded float jacket in your pocket. It will even fit attached and ready to go on the blow tube inside most inflatable lifejackets, turning your PFD into a complete rescue system by your simply putting on your PFD.
Notes
- Always refer to the manufacturer for specific instructions before installing this product directly to your life jacket
- To comply with national regulation PLB1 beacons supplied to Australia and New Zealand have a floatation pouch permanently attached
Specifications
| Frequency: 406.040MHz |
| Tolerance: ±1kHz |
| Output Power: 5watts (nominal) |
| Stability: 2ppb/100ms |
| Modulation: Phase ±1.1radians (peak) |
| Emission Designator: 16K0G1D |
| Encoding: Bi-phase L |
| Data Rate: 400bps |
| Duration: 520ms |
| 121.5MHz Homing Beacon |
| Frequency: 121.5MHz |
| Stability: ±50ppm |
| Output Power: 25-100mW PERP |
| Modulation: Swept Tone AM |
| Emission Designator: 3K20A3X |
| Modulation Depth: 85-100% |
| Sweep Range: 400Hz - 1300Hz |
| Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light |
| Light Type: High intensity LED |
| Output Power: ~1candela |
| GPS Receiver |
| Sensitivity Cold Start: -148dBm |
| Sensitivity Re-acquisition: -163dBm |
| Satellites channels tracked: 60 |
| GPS Antenna: Microstrip patch |
| Battery |
| Type: Lithium Primary |
| Chemistry: Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2) |
| Operational Life: >24hours @ -20°C |
| Environmental |
| Operating Temperature Range: -20°C to +55°C |
| Storage Temperature Range: -30°C to +70°C |
| Waterproof: 15metres at +20°C |
| Drop: 1metre @ -30°C |
| Dimensions |
| Height: 77mm (3.0") |
| Width: 51mm (2.1") |
| Depth: 32.5mm (1.3") |
| Weight: 116g |
| Standards |
| Cospas-Sarsat: T.001 / T.007 |
| ETSI: EN302 152 |
| RTCM: SC11010 |
| FCC: CFR47 part 95K |
Features
- Waterproof to 15m
- No subscription No subscription
- Link via satellite to Emergency Services
- High intensity (1 candela) strobe
- Fast accurate positioning
- Easily deployed antenna
- 7 year battery life
- 30 percent smaller 30 percent smaller
- Flotation pouch Flotation pouch
- Homing Beacon to aid final location by search and Rescue craft
- 30% smaller (typ) by volume
- Retractable Antenna
- 24+ hour operational life
- High brightness strobe light >One candela
- 66 channel GPS receiver
- Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system
- Free to use, no subscription charges
- Lowest cost of any PLB annual ownership based on 7 year battery, 7 year warranty, and no subscription fees
- Easily fits into almost any lifejacket
- Unique mounting clip and universal strap
- Unique & floating pouch for belt or general storage
The rescueMe PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use.
OS-rescueME-PLB-tech-image-01rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service.
When activated the rescueME PLB1 transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to your are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue.
The rescueME PLB1 has an optional flotation pouch to enable it to float. Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch. Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots.
Ocean Signal® is owned by a global maritime company, Drew Marine and operates within the ACR group. This group has over 250 employees and 3 world class R&D centres. Ocean Signal are continually developing business opportunities with over 150 active global customers and are present in over 30 countries. Partnered with key organisations around the globe the group has been present in the Maritime, Aviation and Military markets for over 50 years.