KTFPLB-110Personal Locator Beacon

PLB-110 FOREWORD Thank you for purchasing the SaTRO TM Model PLB-110 personal locator beacon (PLB) from astr onics DME Corporation. We know you are excited about your purchase and eager to learn more about how the PLB operates but some quick warnings are in order. 1 – Do not turn the PLB “on” unless you or a member of your group is in grave and imminent danger. If you press the “on” button the distress signal will be sent and detected by a satellite within seconds. No kidding. If you press the “on” button the PLB turns “on” and search and rescue (SAR) forces will begin planning your rescue and moving toward your location. Turning the PLB “off” without notifying SAR organizations is still interpreted as distress signal. To learn more about the meaning of grave and imminent danger see Section 5. To learn how to report an “accidental” activation of the PLB see Section 8. 2 – Locate the PLB information marked on the orange side of the PLB. You will need this information when you register your PLB with a national authority. This information is also provided on a sheet of paper located inside of the box your PLB came in. Keep this sheet of paper, with this manual, in a safe place. The country that this beacon is coded for is an important piece of information. The country code is identified on both the orange side of this PLB and on the sheet of paper. See Section 2 for labeling and marking information. 3 – Register your PLB. Why? It reduces the time it takes for SAR forces to get to you by as much as six hours. If you are in grave and imminent danger then you are likely to be in pain and six additional hours of pain (just because you didn’t register your PLB) doesn’t sound like fun to us. See Section 4. 4 – Register your PLB. Now is the time to do it. That’s right... Now. It won’t take long if you follow our general instructions provided in Section 4. 5 – Read this manual. It is important that you read this manual in order to understand how the Cospas Sarsat satellite aided SAR system operates, what this PLB can be expected to do, what SAR can be expected to do, how to use the PLB and your responsibilities when using the Cospas Sarsat System. We hope that your adventures with the S ATRo TM PLB always end with a safe return home. But if you do activate this PLB then know that the Cospas Sarsat satellite system and the participating SAR countries are ready and able to quickly locate and rescue you from grave and imminent danger. TaBLE OF COnTEnTS FoReWoRD AND WARNINgS SECTIOn 1 – TeCHNICAL INFoRMATIoN ............................................................. 1 SECTIOn 2 – PLB MARKINgS AND LABeLS ........................................................ 3 SECTIO n 3 – CoSPAS SARSAT SeARCH AND ReSCUe SYSTeM ........................ 4 SECTIOn 4 – PLB RegISTRATIoN ......................................................................... 6 SECTIOn 5 – ReSPoNSIBLe USe .......................................................................... 7 SECTIO n 6 – oPeRATIoN ....................................................................................... 8 SECTIOn 7 – CARRY AND oPeRATIoNAL CoNFIgURATIoNS ........................... 12 SECTIOn 8 – ACCIDeNTAL ACTIVATIoNS ........................................................... 12 SEC TIOn 9 – CARe AND MAINTeNANCe ........................................................... 13 SECTIOn 10 – PRoDUCT SeRVICe, USeFUL LIFe AND WARRANTY ................ 14 astr onics DME Corporation 6830 NW 16 th Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA Phone number: +1-(954)-975-2100 Fax: +1-(954)-979-3313 Email: S ATRo@as tronics.com Website: www.Astronics.com 21 PLB-110 SECTIOn 1 – TECHnICaL InFORMaTIOn geNeRAL INFoRMATIoN ManufacturerAstronics DMe Corporation, 6830 NW 16 th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, USA NameSATR o™ ModelModel PLB-110 operational Configur ations on ground, abo ve ground, hand held Distress Frequency406.037 MHz Homing Frequency121.5 MHz Morse Code “P” Modulation every 50 sec onds (US protocol) Distress Signal LifeMinimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery expiration date Homing Signal Life Minimum of 24 hours at -20° C on battery expiration date Distress Signal output Po werMinimum 5 Watts for 24 hours at -20° C on battery expiration date Homing Signal output Po werMinimum 25m Watts for 24 hours at -20° C on battery expiration date Activation IndicatorWhite strobe flash every 3 seconds gLoBAL PoSITIoNINg SYSTeM (gPS) Integr al gPS Receiv erLocated between “on” switch and PLB/ gPS self tes t switch. Keep clear and pointed towards sky during self test and distress activations. gPS Accuracyequal to or better than 110 meters geodetic Refer ence SystemW gS 84 gPS Indicat or green LeD flash = Receiving gPS signals Red LeD flash = Not rec eiving gPS signals – mov e PLB to another location and make sure PLB is facing “up” with clear view to sky. TeMPeRATURe RANge operating T emp. Range-20° C to +55° C (-4°F to + 131°F) Stowage Temp. Range-30° C to +70° C (-22°F to +158°F) SPeCIAL FeATUReS *BuoyancyCategory 1: Floats in fresh/salt water (not operational in water) Strobe LightMinimum 1 candela, 20 flashes per minute (± 5), for 24 hours at -20° C on battery expiration date. Waterproof10 meters for 5 minutes Lanyard opening in case for lanyard Compass Safe Distance200 mm Activation Cover orange activ ation cover to prevent accidental activation *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 CodeAll authorized PLB country codes shown in Cospas Sarsat guidance Document S.007. PLB Message ProtocolsPLB supports both National and Standard Location – Serial Number protocols. PLB Distress Message ProgrammingChanges to beacon message made by factory authorized service centers. B ATTeRY PACK Battery Replacement Period5 years, after use in an emergency, or expired battery witness seal Battery Pack Chemistry…

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Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐001 (D) Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐002 (C) ECO 19492 ECO 19631 Page 1 of 3 6830 N.W. 16th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309‐1518 (954)975‐2100 * Fax (954)979‐3313 * www.astronics.com Errata Sheet For SATRO™ MODEL No. PLB‐110 PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON (PLB) User Manual First Printing English Location: Page 12, Section 7, 2 nd Paragraph, 1 st Sentence, Line 1 1) The sentence misstates the use of a flat surface on a vehicle as an acceptable operational configuration. This may cause confusion in determining how the SATRO™ Model PLB‐110 should be placed for satellite detection. Recommended Action: Strike through words ... “placed on the flat surface on a vehicle” using a permanent ink pen. Location: Page 12, Section 7, 2 nd paragraph, 2 nd sentence. 1) Strike through sentence and replace with... In each case the GPS receiver and antenna must not be covered or submerged in water and both must be pointed up to sky. Location: Page 12, Section 7 1) The Section 7 operational configuration statements are not complete regarding operation of the SATRO™ Model PLB‐110 while floating in water. This may cause confusion in performance expectations when the SATRO™ Model PLB‐110 is in floating water. The SATRO™ Model PLB‐110 is buoyant and will float if dropped in water but it was not designed or tested for operation while floating in water. Recommended Action: Add between the 2 nd and 3 rd paragraphs “The SATRO™ Model PLB‐110 is buoyant and will float if dropped in water but it was not designed or tested for operation while floating in water.” using a permanent ink pen. Location: Page 13, Section 9, add new 1 st paragraph 1) There are no user/owner serviceable parts in the SATRO™ Model PLB‐110. Care and maintenance are limited to visual inspections and self‐tests as described in the following paragraphs. Location: Page 14, Section 10, add new heading, Disposal , between Product Service and Useful Life Policy Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐001 (D) Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐002 (C) ECO 19492 ECO 19631 Page 2 of 3 1) PLB Disposal – It is important that the PLB be disposed properly. We do not recommend that the user/owner dispose of the PLB without first contacting your local SAR national authority or Astronics DME Corporation Product Support. De‐registering the PLB from the registration database is very important and can only be accomplished by the registered owner. 2) Battery Pack Disposal – User/owner battery pack replacement is not authorized. Safe battery pack disposal is accomplished by Astronics DME Corporation Customer Product Support. The misstatements listed herein shall be corrected in all subsequent releases of this USER Manual. Please retain this Errata Sheet with the User Manual and store both in a safe place for future reference. French Emplacement: Page 30, Section 7, 2ème paragraphe, 1ère phrase, ligne 1 1) 1) La phrase rapporte incorrectement l'utilisation d'une surface plate sur un véhicule comme configuration opérationnelle acceptable. Ceci peut causer de la confusion pour déterminer comment le SATRO™, modèle PLB‐110, devrait être placé pour la détection de satellite. Action recommandée: Barrez les mots... “ou placé sur une surface plane comme celle d’un véhicule” en utilisant un stylo à encre permanent. Emplacement: Page 30, Section 7, 2 me paragraphe, 2 me phrase. 1) Barrez la phrase et remplacez par... Dans chaque cas le récepteur et l'antenne de GPS ne doivent pas être couverts ou submergés dans l'eau et les deux doivent être dirigés vers le ciel. Emplacement: Page 30, Section 7 1) Les directives de configuration opérationnelles de la section 7 ne sont pas complètes concernant l'opération du SATRO™ PLB‐110 modèle en flottation dans l'eau. Ceci peut causer de la confusion pour la performance d'exécution du SATRO™, modèle PLB‐110, dans l'eau. Le SATRO™, modèle PLB‐110, est flottable dans l'eau, il n'a pas été conçu et non plus examiné pour l'opération dans l'eau. Action recommandée: Ajoutez entre le 2ème et le 3ème paragraphes “Le SATRO™, modèle PLB‐110, est flottable dans l'eau, il Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐001 (D) Errata Sheet Y3‐01‐0167‐002 (C) ECO 19492 ECO 19631 Page 3 of 3 n'a pas été conçu et non plus examiné pour l'opération dans l'eau.” utilisant un stylo à encre permanent. Les rapports inexacts énumérés ci‐dessus seront corrigés dans toutes les publications suivantes de ce manuel d'utilisation. Veuillez maintenir cette feuille d’ errata avec le manuel d'utilisation et guardez tous les deux dans un endroit sûr pour une reference future. Emplacement: Page 31, Section 9, ajoutez nouveau 1er paragraphe 1) Il n'y a aucune pièce réparable par l’utilisateur/propriétaire dans le SATRO™ PLB‐110 modèle. Le soin et l'entretien sont limités aux inspections visuelles et aux autotests comme décrit dans les paragraphes suivants. Emplacement: Page 32, Section 10, ajoutez le nouveau titre, Disposition, entre Service et La durée de vie. 1) Disposition du PLB ‐ il est important que le PLB soit disposé correctement. Nous ne recommandons pas que l'utilisateur/propriétaire se débarrasse du PLB sans d'abord entrer en contact avec votre administration nationale de SAR ou le département d’entretien de produit d'Astronics DME Corporation. Eliminer les données d'enregistrement du PLB de la base d’immatriculation est très important et peut seulement être accompli par le propriétaire enregistré. 2) Disposition du paquet de batterie ‐ L'utilisateur/propriétaire n'est pas autorisé de faire le remplacement du paquet de batterie. La disposition sûre du paquet de batterie est accomplie a travers du départment d’entretien de produit d'Astronics DME Corporation.

TYPE APPROVAL CERTIFICATE For a 406 Megahertz Distress Beacon for use with the Cospas-Sarsat Satellite System Certificate Number: 225 Manufacturer: Astronics DME Corporation, Fort Lauderdale, USA Beacon Type: PLB Beacon Model(s): SATRO TM , PLB-110 Test Laboratory: TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd, UK Dates of Test: October - November 2011 Details of the beacon features and battery type are provided overleaf. The Cospas-Sarsat Council hereby certifies that the 406 MHz Distress Beacon Model identified above is compatible with the Cospas-Sarsat System as defined in documents: C/S T.001 Specification for Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz Distress Beacon Issue 3 - Rev. 11, October 2010 C/S T.007 Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz Distress Beacon Type Approval Standard Issue 4 - Rev.5, October 2010 Original TAC 225 issued on 5 March 2012 Steven W. Lett Head of Cospas-Sarsat Secretariat NOTE, HOWEVER: 1. This certificate does not authorize the operation or sale of any 406 MHz distress beacon. Such authorization may require type acceptance by national administrations in countries where the beacon will be distributed, and may also be subject to national licensing requirements. 2. This certificate is intended only as a formal notification to the above identified manufacturer that the Cospas-Sarsat Council has determined, on the basis of test data of a beacon submitted by the manufacturer, that 406 MHz distress beacons of the type identified herein meet the standards for use with the Cospas-Sarsat System. 3. Although the manufacturer has formally stated that all beacons identified with the above model name(s) will meet the Cospas-Sarsat specification referenced above, this certificate is not a warranty and Cospas-Sarsat hereby expressly disclaims any and all liability arising out of or in connection with the issuance, use or misuse of the certificate. 4. This certificate is subject to revocation by the Cospas-Sarsat Council should the beacon type for which it is issued cease to meet the Cospas-Sarsat specification. A new certificate may be issued after satisfactory corrective action has been taken and correct performance demonstrated in accordance with the Cospas-Sarsat Type Approval Standard. 5. Cospas-Sarsat type approval testing requirements only address the electrical performance of the beacon at 406 MHz. Conformance of the beacon to operational and environmental requirements is the responsibility of national administrations. Certificate Number: 225 Dated: 5 March 2012 Beacon Model: SATRO TM , PLB-110 Operating temperature range: -20°C to +55°C (Class 2) Battery Details: Panasonic CR123A, Lithium Manganese Dioxide (3 cells, ⅔ A-size) Operating Lifetime: 24 hours Transmit Frequency: 406.037 MHz Beacon Model Features: - 121.5 MHz auxiliary radio locating device (50 mW, duty cycle 98%); - Strobe light, 21 flashes/minute; - Internal GPS receiver made by GTOP, model FGPMMOPA6B; - Self-test mode, one burst of 440 ms; - Integrated antenna; - GNSS self-test, one burst of 520 ms; - Beacons were tested in PLB configuration (“on dry ground” and “above ground”) only. Approved Beacon Message Protocols: Beacon is approved for encoding with the message protocols indicated with "Yes" and black text below: USER PROTOCOLS USER-LOCATION PROTOCOLS LOCATION PROTOCOLS No Maritime with MMSI No Maritime with MMSI No Standard Location: EPIRB with MMSI No Maritime with Radio Call Sign No Maritime with Radio Call Sign No Standard Location: EPIRB with Serial Number No EPIRB Float Free with Serial Number No EPIRB Float Free with Serial Number No Standard Location: ELT with 24-bit Address No EPIRB Non Float Free with Serial Number No EPIRB Non Float Free with Serial Number No Standard Location: ELT with Aircraft Operator Designator No Radio Call Sign No Radio Call Sign No Standard Location: ELT with Serial Number No Aviation No Aviation Yes Standard Location: PLB with Serial Number No ELT with Serial Number No ELT with Serial Number No National Location: EPIRB No ELT with Aircraft Operator and Serial Number No ELT with Aircraft Operator and Serial Number No National Location: ELT No ELT with Aircraft 24-bit Address No ELT with Aircraft 24-bit Address Yes National Location: PLB No PLB with Serial Number No PLB with Serial Number No National (Short Format Message) No National (Long Format Message)

FCC ID: KTFPLB-110 IC ID:4628A PLB110 Astronics DME Corporation SATRO PLB-110 2012 Not to be reproduced, except in its entirety, Page 1 of 3 without the Permission of TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd Reference: 75914042 PHOTOGRAPHS OF EQUIPMENT Front View FCC ID: KTFPLB-110 IC ID:4628A PLB110 Astronics DME Corporation SATRO PLB-110 2012 Not to be reproduced, except in its entirety, Page 2 of 3 without the Permission of TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd Reference: 75914042 Rear View FCC ID: KTFPLB-110 IC ID:4628A PLB110 Astronics DME Corporation SATRO PLB-110 2012 Not to be reproduced, except in its entirety, Page 3 of 3 without the Permission of TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd Reference: 75914042 Front/Back/Side View

Photographs or Illustrations The following figures show the external features of the PLB. Figure 1 Front of PLB (Blue) Figure 2 Back of PLB (Orange)

Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 February 2012 Report On Emergency Beacons Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM , PLB-110 In accordance with Cospas-Sarsat T.007 TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd, Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO15 5RL Tel: +44 (0) 1489 558100. Website: www.tuvps.co.uk Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 Page 1 of 94 REPORT ON Emergency Beacons Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM , PLB-110 Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 February 2012 PREPARED FOR Astronics DME Corporation 6830 NW 16th Terrace Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 USA PREPARED BY Martin Hardy Engineer APPROVED BY Mark Jenkins Authorised Signatory DATED 20 February 2012 Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 Page 2 of 94 CONTENTS Section Page No 1 REPORT SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Application Form .......................................................................................................................... 5 1.3 Product Information ................................................................................................................... 12 1.4 Modifications .............................................................................................................................. 15 1.5 Report Modification Record ....................................................................................................... 15 2 TEST DETAILS ......................................................................................................................... 16 2.1 Digital Message ......................................................................................................................... 26 2.2 Modulation ................................................................................................................................. 30 2.3 Spurious Emission into 50 Ohms .............................................................................................. 32 2.4 406 MHz VSWR Check ............................................................................................................. 33 2.5 Self-test Modes .......................................................................................................................... 37 2.6 Thermal Shock ........................................................................................................................... 43 2.7 Operating Lifetime at Minimum Temperature ............................................................................ 47 2.8 Frequency Stability Test with Temperature Gradient ................................................................ 64 2.9 Satellite Qualitative Tests .......................................................................................................... 71 2.10 Beacon Antenna Test ................................................................................................................ 74 2.11 Beacon Coding Software ........................................................................................................... 77 2.12 Navigation System Test ............................................................................................................. 79 3 TEST EQUIPMENT USED ........................................................................................................ 84 3.1 Test Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 85 4 PHOTOGRAPHS ....................................................................................................................... 88 4.1 Photographs of Equipment Under Test (EUT) .......................................................................... 89 5 ACCREDITATION, DISCLAIMERS AND COPYRIGHT ........................................................... 93 5.1 Accreditation, Disclaimers and Copyright .................................................................................. 94 ANNEX A Customer Supplied Information ................................................................................................ A.2 ANNEX B Interim TCXO Procedure .......................................................................................................... B.2 ANNEX C Navigation System Test Report ............................................................................................... C.2 Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 Page 3 of 94 SECTION 1 REPORT SUMMARY Emergency Beacons Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM , PLB-110 Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 Page 4 of 94 1.1 INTRODUCTION The information contained in this report is intended to show verification of the Emergency Beacon Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM , PLB-110 to the requirements of Cospas-Sarsat T.007. Objective To perform Emergency Beacon Testing to determine the Equipment Under Test's (EUT’s) compliance with the Test Specification, for the series of tests carried out. Manufacturer Astronics DME Corporation Model Number(s) SATRO TM , PLB-110 Serial Number(s) # 100 (TUV#1) # 500 (TUV#2) # 200 (TUV#3) # 600 (TUV#4) Number of Samples Tested 4 Test Specification/Issue/Date Cospas-Sarsat T.007 Issue 4 - Rev 5 October 2010 Date of Receipt of Test Samples 11 August 2011 Order Number Date 73680 19 May 2011 Start of Test 7 October 2011 Finish of Test 22 November 2011 Name of Engineer(s) M Hardy Related Documents Cospas-Sarsat T.001 Issue 3 - Rev 11 October 2010 Document 75914042 Report 01 Issue 4 Page 5 of 94 1.2 APPLICATION FORM Beacon Manufacturer and Beacon Model Beacon Manufacturer Astronics DME Corporation Beacon Model SATRO TM , PLB-110 Other Model Names Beacon Type and Operational Configurations Beacon…

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Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 May 2012 Report On Emergency Beacons Limited Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 In accordance with RTCM Standard 11010.2 (Paper 114-2008-SC110-STD) with Amendment 1 (Paper 189-2010-SC110-STD) TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd, Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO15 5RL Tel: +44 (0) 1489 558100. Website: www.tuvps.co.uk Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 1 of 28 REPORT ON Emergency Beacons Limited Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 May 2012 PREPARED FOR Astronics DME Corporation 6830 NW 16th Terrace Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 USA PREPARED BY Rob Hampton Engineer APPROVED BY Mark Jenkins Authorised Signatory DATED 04 May 2012 Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 2 of 28 CONTENTS Section Page No 1 REPORT SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1.2 Brief Summary of Results ............................................................................................................ 5 1.3 Application Form .......................................................................................................................... 6 1.4 Product Information ................................................................................................................... 11 1.5 Deviations .................................................................................................................................. 12 1.6 Modifications .............................................................................................................................. 12 1.7 Report Modification Record ....................................................................................................... 12 2 TEST DETAILS ......................................................................................................................... 13 2.1 Annex G – Navigation Test ........................................................................................................ 14 3 TEST EQUIPMENT USED ........................................................................................................ 22 3.1 Test Equipment .......................................................................................................................... 23 4 PHOTOGRAPHS ....................................................................................................................... 24 4.1 Photographs of Equipment Under Test (EUT) .......................................................................... 25 5 ACCREDITATION, DISCLAIMERS AND COPYRIGHT ........................................................... 27 5.1 Accreditation, Disclaimers and Copyright .................................................................................. 28 Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 3 of 28 SECTION 1 REPORT SUMMARY Emergency Beacons Limited Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 4 of 28 1.1 INTRODUCTION The information contained in this report is intended to show verification of the Emergency Beacons Limited Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 to the requirements of RTCM Standard 11010.2 (Paper 114-2008-SC110-STD) with Amendment 1 (Paper 189-2010- SC110-STD). Objective To perform Emergency Beacons Limited Testing to determine the Equipment Under Test's (EUT’s) compliance with the Test Specification, for the series of tests carried out. Manufacturer Astronics DME Corporation Model Number(s) SATRO TM Model PLB-110 Serial Number(s) TUV #9 (TUV Ref:TSR0023) Number of Samples Tested 1 Test Specification/Issue/Date RTCM Standard 11010.2 (Paper 114-2008-SC110-STD) with Amendment 1 (Paper 189-2010-SC110-STD) Date of Receipt of Test Samples 22 August 2011 Order Number Date 73680 19 May 2011 Start of Test 26 October 2011 Finish of Test 27 October 2011 Name of Engineer(s) R Hampton Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 5 of 28 1.2 BRIEF SUMMARY OF RESULTS Section Spec. Clause Test Description Result Comments S/N: TUV #9 (TUV Ref:TSR0023) 2.1 Annex G G.2.2 Land and Maritime Scenario Pass Deviation from the Standard – See test section for details Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 6 of 28 1.3 APPLICATION FORM Beacon Manufacturer and Beacon Model Beacon Manufacturer Astronics DME Corporation Beacon Model SATRO TM Model PLB-110 Other Model Names Beacon Type and Operational Configurations Beacon Type Beacon used while: Tick where appropriate EPIRB Floating in water or on deck or in a safety raft PLB On ground and above ground On ground and above ground and floating in water ELT Survival On ground and above ground On ground and above ground and floating in water ELT Auto Fixed Fixed ELT with aircraft external antenna ELT Auto Portable In aircraft with an external antenna On ground, above ground, or in a safety raft with an integrated antenna ELT Auto Deployable Deployable ELT with attached antenna Other (specify) Beacon Characteristics Characteristic Specification Operating frequency 406.037 MHz distress frequency 121.5 MHz homing frequency Operating temperature range TM in = -20°C TM ax = +55°C Operating lifetime 24 hours Beacon power supply type (internal, external, combined, other) Internal, 9.0 VDC External power supply parameters (AC/DC and nominal voltages) N/A Is external power supply needed to energise the beacon or its ancillary devices in any of operation modes (Y/N or Yes of No) No Document 75914042 Report 02 Issue 1 Page 7 of 28 Characteristic Specification Battery chemistry LiMnO2 Battery cell model name, size and number of cells Model: CR123A, Size: 2/3A, # of cells: 3 each Battery cell manufacturer …

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Document 75914042 Report 03 Issue 1 May 2012 Report On Emergency Beacons Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 In accordance with RTCM Standard for PLBs TÜV SÜD Product Service Ltd, Octagon House, Concorde Way, Segensworth North, Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom, PO15 5RL Tel: +44 (0) 1489 558100. Website: www.tuvps.co.uk Document 75914042 Report 03 Issue 1 Page 1 of 118 REPORT ON Emergency Beacons Testing of the Astronics DME Corporation SATRO TM Model PLB-110 Document 75914042 Report 03 Issue 1 May 2012 PREPARED FOR Astronics DME Corporation 6830 NW 16th Terrace Fort Lauderdale Florida 33309 USA PREPARED BY Martin Hardy Engineer APPROVED BY Mark Jenkins Authorised Signatory G Stephens Authorised Signatory J Adams Authorised Signatory DATED 04 May 2012 04 May 2012 26 April 2012 Document 75914042 Report 03 Issue 1 Page 2 of 118 CONTENTS Section Page No 1 REPORT SUMMARY .................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 4 1…

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