RescueMe PLB3 with AIS & RLS

With the introduction of Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality, Return Link Service (RLS) technology, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capabilities in one 406 MHz Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), the rescueME PLB3 represents a significant step forward in the evolution of PLB’s. The merging of 406 MHz and AIS distress messaging effectively pairs both global and local rescue, thereby maximizing access to the most effective rescue resources available. In addition, NFC capability provides users with the world’s first smartphone connected PLB and the all-new Return Link Service feature provides users with the comfort in knowing that their distress message has been received and their location detected by worldwide Search and Rescue personnel.

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Cospas Sarsat Distress Signal (MEOSAR Compatible)
• 121.5 MHz Local Homing Signal
• AIS (Automatic Identification System) Locating Signal
• Smartphone connectivity via NFC (Near Field Communication)
• Free Ocean Signal Beacon Mobile App (IOS and Android)
• Return Link Service (RLS) Functionality
• GNSS via GPS and Galileo Satellites
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe Light
• Global Coverage
• Simple PFD attachment
• Designed to Integrate with common Inflatable PFDs
• Multifunction Clip System Included
• Small and lightweight
• 5-year battery life
• Over 24 hours Operational Life

Specifications:

406MHz Satellite Transmitter

• Frequency - 406.031MHz
• Tolerance - ±1kHz
• Output Power - 5W Typical
• Modulation - Phase ±1.1radians
• Emission Designator - 16K0G1D
• Encoding - Bi-phase L
• Data Rate - 400bps

121.5MHz Homing Beacon

• Frequency - 121.5MHz
• Stability - ±50ppm
• Output Power (PERP) - 25 - 100mW
• Modulation - Swept Tone AM (3K20A3X)
• Modulation Factor - 0.85-1.0
• Modulation Duty Cycle - >35%
• Duty Cycle - 98%

AIS Transmitter

• Frequency - 161.975/162.025MHz ±500Hz
• Transmit Power (EIRP) - 1 Watt ±3dB
• Baud Rate - 9600 baud
• Synchronisation - UTC
• Messages - Message 1 (Position), Message 14 (Status)
• Repetition Interval - 8 messages/min. /Message 14, 2x every 4 minutes

Visible Light Strobe

• Light Type - High Intensity LED
• Light Colour - White
• Flash Rate - 20-30 per minute
• Intensity - >1 candela

Infra Red Strobe

• Light Type - IR LED
• Light Colour - 850nm
• Flash Rate - 20-30 per minute
• Intensity - 7.5mW/sr

Battery

• Type - Lithium/Ion Disulphide (Li/FeS2)
• Operating lifetime - >24 hours @ -20°C (-4°F)
• Lithium Metal Weight (for air transport) - <2mg
• Replacement Interval - 6 years from date of manufacture

GNSS Receiver

• Satellite Channels - 72 acquisition
• Sensitivity - -167dBm
• Cold Start Re-acquisition - 148dBm
• GPS Antenna - Microstrip Patch

Environmental

• Temperature Range (operational) - Class 2 -20°C (-4°F) to +55°C (+131°F)
• Temperature Range (storage) - Class 2 -30°C (-22°F) to +70°C (+158°F)
• Damp Heat (humidity) - 40°C (104°F) at 93%
• Drop (hard durface) - 1m : 6 sides
• Water Immersion - >10m (1.0bar) : > 60 minutes
• Thermal Shock - 45°C into 100mm of water : > 1 hour

Standards

• Cospas Sarsat - T.001 / T.007
• EU RED - EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
• UK RER - UK Radio Equipment Regulation 2017.
• FCC - CFR47 part 95K,
• ISED - With AIS only under RSS287.
• AMSA - AS NZS 4208.2 and AS NZS 4869.4