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1. OFF position This allows the beacon to be handled or shipped without nuisance activation Care should be taken when transporting or shipping the PLB not to move the switch or to allow packing material to become lodged such as to toggle the switch 7 Switch alternate alternate momentary positions ON Alternate position Lift amp flip the Switch to the ON position PLB transmits immediately ON LED light on the unit flashes 1 second ON 4 seconds OFF OFF Alternate position Lift amp flip the Switch to the ON position The PLB is turned off SELF TEST Momentary position Lift amp flip and hold the Switch to the SELF TEST position PLB self test is confirmed after the switch is held for 25 seconds If the self test is passed the ON LED light must be extinguished The PLB system is fully self tested 4 3 2 Transmitter Self Test Lift amp flip and hold the main switch from the OFF position to the SELF TEST position The ON LED light shall illuminate for 4 seconds then extinguish This is to allow coding programming during next 20 seconds window and self test for 1 second thereafter The PLB may be coding programming during the aforementioned 20 seconds window period If no programming happened the PLB will then enter the Self Test Mode for 1 second thereafter Self test results after 4 20 1 25 seconds is If the self test is passed the LED is steadily extinguished If the self test is failed the LE2. or visit our website at www ameri king com 5 4 The Ameri King AK 451 PLB contains 1 lithium battery pack 5 5 Battery Disposal Please dispose of Lithium batteries in accordance with local waste disposal regulations PLB PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON P EPIRB P ELT PLB Operation 24 hrs 20o C to 55o C 4o F to 131o F Storage 30o C to 70o C 22o F to 158o F DO NOT OPEN TAMPER INCINERATE OR RECHARGE BATTERIES Replace batteries after use or by date shown Battery type Lithium LiMn02 Lithium LiSO2 To Activate Lift amp flip the switch to the ON position Verify The red ON light flashes 1 sec on 4 sec off Self Test Press and Hold the switch to the SELF TEST position and wait for 25 sec Verify The red ON light must illuminate for 4 sec then extinguishes Wait for an additional 21 sec Pass The red ON light must remain extinguished Fail The red ON light flashes Please see Operation Manual for detail fault code analysis WARNING USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER 9 10 SECTION 6 THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM 6 1 General Overview The Ameri King AK 451 PLB provides distress alerting via radio transmission on 406 MHz to satellites of the COSPAS SARSAT network and to the GEOSAR network that includes GPS latitude and longitude coordinates when GPS data is present The message transmitted by the Ameri King AK 451 PLB is
3. Ameri King Corp with Standard Location Protocol but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other Protocol including nationality of registration 121 5 243 0 MHz Transmitter Frequency 121 5 243 0 MHz for P N 451PLB T 121 5 MHz for P N 451PLB D Frequency Tolerance 50 ppm Output Power 25 100 PEIRP Modulation Type AM Sweep Range 400 to 1200 Hz Sweep Rate 3 Hz Duty Cycle 40 0 Morse P AM 2K00A2A Antenna Frequency 406 028 121 5 and 243 0 MHz Polarization Vertical VSWR Less than 1 5 1 General Environmental Battery Life Operating Class II 24 hours 20 C for 406 028 MHz 78 hours 20 deg C for 121 5 MHz 78 hours 20 deg C for 243 0 MHz Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency Size PLB less Antenna 3 0 x 3 0 x 5 9 Material High impact and UV resistant plastic Color International Orange Weight 14 oz 397 grams excluding antenna Waterproof TSO C 126 Temperature Range Operating Class II 20 C to 55 C 4 F to 131 F Storage Class II 30 C to 70 C 40 F to 158 F 13 SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE 9 1 LIMITED WARRANTY All equipments manufactured by Ameri King Corp are guaranteed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of two years Any equipment found to be defective due to material and workmanship during this limited warranty will be repaired and put in original manufa
4. BASED IN CONTRACT TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE 9 2 REPAIR SERVICE All equipments manufactured by Ameri King Corp must be repaired at the facility of Ameri King Corp The entire repair service shall be performed and completed within 3 days upon repairing estimate is approved by equipment user or installation dealer 9 3 FACTORY COMPREHENSIVE TEST SERVICE Factory Comprehensive Test Service including RF Peak Effective Radiated Power Operating Carrier Frequency Modulation Characteristics Duty Cycles and Digital Coding Message are available There is a service charge for this service All equipments returned for Factory Comprehensive Test Service must be sent freight prepaid 14 15 Important Notice Please Read Before Completing Registration Registration is an important facet for all Cospas Sarsat 406 MHz emergency beacons Not only is it required by Federal Regulations but the information you furnish is used by Search And Rescue SAR agencies in the event of beacon activation The registration information is an important tool to assist the United States Coast Guard United States Air Force and other SAR agencies in locating and quickly responding to you your vessel or your aircraft Failure to register your beacon may delay a rescue response Accurate up to date registration information will also be used to conserve resources by helping to eliminate false alert deployments as an inadvertent activation can be resolved with a phone
5. FAR Part 91 The PLB meets the requirements of DOT Aviation Regulations Section 3 Chapter 3 Part 2 6 The PLB transmits the standard swept tone The LED ON lights flashing indicate when the PLB is activated The ON switch allows you to turn on the PLB manually The PLB unit is able to withstand extremely harsh environments Units exactly like yours have been subjected to numerous 500 G shock pulses 1000 pounds crash weights and severe penetration tests and continue to operate normally Continued operation in a temperature range of 20 degrees Celsius to 55 degrees Celsius is assured The AK 451 PLB supports the following protocols User Location Protocol Long Message This option is formed by coding bits 1 through 106 of the PLB as a User Protocol Standard Location Protocol Long Message This option uniquely identifies the PLB using a unique serial number allocated by either the competent national authority or the beacon manufacturer accompanied with the Cospas Sarsat beacon type approval certificate number National Location Protocol Long Message This option uses a unique serial number allocated by the competent national authority to uniquely identify the beacon Serial User Protocol Non location protocol Short Message Coded with PLBs Unique Beacon Serial Number Note PLB s leave Ameri King Corp with Standard Location Protocol Long Message but can be reprogrammed at a service center to other Protocol including nati
6. ID L79AK 451 FREQ 406 028 121 5 243 0 MHz PERP 50 mW for 50 HRS 121 5 amp 243 0 MHz PEIRP 25 100 mW for 48 HRS 121 5 amp 243 0 MHz PERP 5 W EIRP 6dBW for 24 HRS 406 028 MHz Serial No Software Version A 15 Digit HEX ID COUNTRY 3 digit code Deliberate misuse may incur a severe penalty Notice to the Public Do not move if found Report its position to the proper authorities Compass safe distance 1m 3 3 ft Warranty void if opened THIS SATELLITE PLB WILL NOT FLOAT PLACE BEACON DECAL HERE USA PLB owner must register with NOAA the identification code contained on this product SARSAT Beacon Registration NOAA SARSAT Beacon Registration NSOF E SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland MD 20746 or at www beaconregistration noaa gov Outside USA register with your national authority BEACON REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY 8 451 00032 T case label 451 00032 B case label 2 SECTION 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 Carefully inspect the case and gasket for any visible cracks Cracks may admit moisture which could cause a malfunction In the event of any cracking or structural damage the PLB should be immediately sent to Ameri King Corp for evaluation and repairs 5 2 Do Not clean your with household cleaners and hydrocarbon materials such as gasoline benzene bleach sanitizers soaps etc simply wipe your down with a damp cloth until clean 5 3 Battery Replacement Power is p
7. Rescue SAR forces with emergency contact information and will speed the launch of a rescue operation The National Authorities use the information to verify if an actual emergency exists Valuable Search and Rescue resources are wasted every year responding to false alarms For PLBs that are not registered SAR authorities will not know who you are or who to contact regarding additional information of your current situation This could delay the launch of a rescue operation A National Authority is the governmental body that is responsible for Registration Database administration for the country for which the PLB is programmed 1 2 Where to register The owner of a 406 MHz should register it with the National Authority of which the PLB was programmed typically the country where purchased regardless of where you use your PLB Each is programmed with a UIN for the country where the unit is shipped and will only be accepted for registration in that country To verify the country for which a PLB is programmed see the label with the UIN on the back of the unit Units that do not have a country specified on the UIN label are programmed for the United States For a list of the national authorities in your area please view them at http www cospas sarsat com Management listOfParticipants htm 1 3 Registration in the United States It is the Owner s responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz PLBs that are programmed for and purchased in the
8. United States The National Authority that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA The owner should complete the enclosed registration form Do not confuse this with the Ameri King Corp Electronics Warranty Card and mail it with the pre addressed postage paid envelope to SARSAT Beacon Registration E SP3 RM 3320 FB 4 NOAA NESDIS 5200 Auth Rd Suitland MD 20746 4304 PLB registration is also available online at www beaconregistration noaa gov The information provided on the Registration Form is used only for rescue purposes The Registration Form should be filled out and mailed immediately Registration can be expedited by faxing the registration form or by completing the form online in the event the PLB is to be placed in immediate use Typically registration forms will be entered in the 406 MHz Registration Database within 48 hours of receipt A confirmation letter a copy of the actual registration and a proof of registration decal will be mailed to you within two weeks When you receive these documents please check the information carefully and affix the decal to your PLB in the area marked Place Beacon Decal Here If you do not receive confirmation contact NOAA for additional information at 1 888 212 7283 1 3 1 Registration in Canada 4 The National Authority in Canada is the NSS National Search amp Rescue Secretariat Canadian residents can register onlin
9. call There is no charge for beacon registration This is a service provided by the U S National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA All online registrations will be entered into the National 406 MHz Beacon Registration Database on the same day of entry Registration forms received via postal mail will be entered within 2 business days of receipt For online registrations a confirmation letter with your completed registration information form will be sent immediately via e mail or fax if provided Confirmation letters sent via postal mail should arrive within two weeks Once your registration confirmation is received please review all information Any changes or updates to your registration information can be done via the internet fax e mail or postal mail If you do not receive your registration confirmation from NOAA on the same day you submit it over the internet or within two weeks if you submit it by postal mail please call NOAA toll free at 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 or 301 817 4515 for assistance After initial registration or re registration you will receive a NOAA Proof of Registration Decal by postal mail This decal is to be affixed to the beacon and should be placed in such a way that it is clearly visible If for some reason you do not receive the registration decal within two weeks please 6 call NOAA toll free at 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 or 301 817 4515 Failure to register re register as required every two years or to notify
10. unique for each PLB which provides identification of the transmitter through computer access of registration files maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration or other National Authority Remember if your PLB is not registered Search and Rescue SAR Authorities do not know who you are or how to contact anyone who might know anything about your situation Refer to section1 Once the Ameri King AK 451 PLB signal 406 MHz is relayed through the LEOSAR and or GEOSAR network SAR forces determine who is closest and then track the signal using the 121 5 MHz homing frequency for intermediate and short range location 6 2 Satellite Detection 6 2 1 The Ameri King AK 451 PLB transmits an encoded phase modulated radio signal to the satellite portion of the COSPAS SARSAT System The system was developed and implemented by the COSPAS SARSAT Partners Russian Federation Canada France and the United States 6 2 2 COSPAS SARSAT is an international system that uses Russian Federation and United States low altitude near polar orbiting satellites LEOSAR that assist in detecting and locating activated 121 5 243 MHz PLBs and 406 MHz Satellite PLBs 6 2 3 COSPAS and SARSAT satellites receive distress signals from satellite PLBs transmitting on the frequency of 406 MHz The COSPAS SARSAT 406 MHz signal consists of a transmission of non modulated carriers followed by a digital message format that provides identification data The 406 MHz s
11. 1 Document No IM 451 Rev 4 Vol 2 dated 9 26 07 OPERATION MANUAL FOR SATELLITE PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON Model No AK 451 PLB Harsh Robust Heavy Duty PLB with Long Lasting Batteries 24 hrs for 406 028 MHz 78 hrs for 121 5 MHz 78 hrs for 243 0 MHz AMERI KING CORPORATION 17881 Sampson Lane Huntington Beach CA 92648 USA Phone 714 842 8555 Fax 714 842 4235 www ameri king com Email ameriking9 aol com 2 WARNING THIS TRANSMITTER IS AUTHORIZED FOR USE ONLY DURING SITUATIONS OF GRAVE AND IMMINENT DANGER DELIBERATE MISUSE MAY INCUR A SEVERE PENALTY PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OF THE TESTS Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Ameri King AK 451 PLB Satellite Personal Locator Beacon The combination of superior design high quality raw materials and quality controlled manufacturing produce a product that will perform for years to come This assures that the life saving devices can stand up to the rigors found in any environment on earth With proper care and maintenance your will be in service for years to come The PLB is designed to exceed the requirements of RTCM Paper 76 2002 SC110 STD FAA TSO C126 and FAA TSO C91a and the mandatory automatic PLB requirements of FAR Part 91 The PLB meets the requirements of Canadian DOT Aviation Regulations Section 3 Chapter 3 Part 2 This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the A
12. A immediately at 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 or your national authority that your PLB has been lost They will update your registration information with the appropriate information 1 7 Stolen PLB s Things That You Need To Do Report to your local police department that the PLB has been stolen Contact NOAA at 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 or your national authority with the following information so your registration information can be updated with the appropriate remarks Police Department Name Police Phone Number Police Case Number If your was to activate the information you provide will be forwarded to the appropriate Search and Rescue Authorities who will ensure that your gets back to you And if someone attempts to register a reported as stolen NOAA or your national authority will notify the appropriate Police Department Visit the COSPAS SARSAT website for more detailed information www cospas sarsat org SECTION 2 RESPONSIBLE USE 2 1 The Ameri King AK 451 PLB should only be used in situations of grave and imminent danger What exactly does this mean Technically speaking you should only activate your when all other means of self rescue have been exhausted This means you have tried to use your cellular satellite phone signaling mirrors strobe lights or any other safety device you may have When all else fails and you feel your situation has truly become extreme ask yourself the following questions Am I in danger of losin
13. D flashes as shown below 1 flash Internal Data stored in Memory at fault 2 flashes Distress ID stored in Memory at fault 3 flashes Battery voltage is low lt Useful Life Battery Voltage setting 4 flashes Vcc supplies for F3 F2 or F1 at fault 5 flashes F3 RF power level lt 33 dbm 406 028 MHz 7 flashes F1 F2 VHF RF power level lt 17 dbm 121 5 243 MHz 9 flashes PLL locked in F3 or F1 or F2 at fault Continuous flash no F3 F2 F1 RF output power PLB shuts down completely NOTE The self test mode that transmits a 406 MHz test code pulse monitors certain system functions before returning to the SELF TEST mode The 406 MHz test pulse is ignored by any satellite that receives the signal but the PLB uses this output to check output power and correct frequency Self test is 520 ms long message burst on the 406 MHz signal Synchronization pattern is 011 010 000 Self test is then 121 243 MHz VHF Continuous Wave during 1s The PLB may accept GPS NAV position input by connecting the external GPS NAV to the programming connector The PLB can be reprogrammed at Ameri King s service center to other Protocol including nationality of registration Top Label Figure PLB complete assembly with antenna Name Plate 451PLB 451 00032 B case label 1 AMERI KING CORP MADE IN U S A 17881 Sampson Lane Huntington Beach CA 92648 USA PLB PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON Model AK 451 PLB Part No 451PLB FCC
14. NOAA of any changes to the status of your 406 MHz beacon could result in penalties and or fines being issued under Federal Law The owner or user of the beacon is required to notify NOAA of any changes to the registration information at any time By submitting this registration the owner operator or legally authorized agent declares under penalty of law that all information in the registration information is true accurate and complete Providing information that is knowingly false or inaccurate may be punishable under Federal Statutes Solicitation of this information is authorized by Title 47 Parts 80 87 and 95 of the U S Code of Federal Regulations CFR Additional registration forms can be found on the NOAA SARSAT website at www sarsat noaa gov or at www beaconregistration noaa gov Please note NOAA will complement or update your registration information accordingly if your registration has expired and credible information is provided from SAR sources NOAA will also seek information from other databases to update and or complement the existing information for an expired beacon registration Although the information provided will become a matter of public record there is no intent to circulate beyond its intended purpose i e to assist SAR agencies in carrying out their mission Public reporting burden for the collection of this information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response including the time for reviewing instructions searching
15. ctured operating condition An option of extended third and fourth year limited warranty becomes valid at the end of this second year which will warrant to the original owner This Ameri King Corp warranty is void unless the Warranty Registration Card is filled out and returned to Ameri King Corp within 15 days after original installation Ameri King Corp s liability under this warranty is limited to servicing repairing replacing or adjusting any equipment returned prepaid to the factory by express written or oral authorization for that purpose and to repair or replace defective parts thereof This limited warranty does not include any damage caused by the leakage of batteries Repaired equipment will be returned to the equipment user freight pre paid Shipping charge will be paid one way only by Ameri King Corp Upon discovery of a condition believed to be caused by a defect in manufacturing Ameri King Corp without prior authorization Any equipment returned to Ameri King Corp without prior authorization Any equipment returned to Ameri King Corp should be accompanied by a failure report in writing giving full particulars in support of the claim This limited warranty does not cover or apply to any of the followings including misuses of the equipment installation or operation not in accordance with factory instructions accidences or negligent damage alterations of any manner repair by other factory change
16. e at http beacons nss gc ca For more information please contact the NSS at 613 966 1504 or 800 727 9414 National Search and Rescue Secretariat 400 275 Slater Street Ottawa Ontario K1A 0K2 1 4 Registration Outside of the United States and Canada In countries other than the United States 406 MHz PLBs are registered with that country s National Authority at the time of Purchase The Sales agent should assist in filling out the forms and sending to that country s National Authority To verify that the unit is properly programmed for that country view the UIN label on the side of the unit In the event that this is not programmed for the country in which it has been purchased the sales agent if properly equipped can reprogram the unit for that country 1 5 Change of ownership or contact information It is the owner s responsibility to advise the National Authority of any change in the information on the registration form If the current owner of the is transferring the to a new owner the current owner is required to inform the National Authority by Letter Fax or telephone of the name and address of the new owner The new owner of the PLB is required to provide the National Authority with all of the information requested on the Registration form This obligation transfers to all subsequent owners Registration forms are available from NOAA call 1 888 212 7283 or visit our website at www ameri king com 1 6 Lost PLB s Inform NOA
17. existing data sources and completing and reviewing the collection of information Comments regarding this burden or any other aspect of this collection of information including suggestions for reducing this burden should be sent to NOAA SARSAT NSOF E SP3 4231 Suitland Road Suitland MD 20746 Or fax the signed form to NOAA at 301 817 4565 If you have any questions or comments pertaining to beacon registration please call 301 817 4515 or toll free at 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 Or you may e mail your question to the Sarsat Webmaster osdpd dsd reception noaa gov Finally false alerts remain a chief concern for SAR agencies We ask that you carefully refer to the beacon s user manual for instructions on properly operating installing testing performing required maintenance and or stowage of your beacon We find that these are important factors in reducing the number of false alerts Please use the utmost care at all times
18. g must be accomplished at 121 5 MHz and 243 0 MHz 11 Figure GEOSAR SATELLITE COVERAGE Figure SATELLITE ORBIT SECTION 7 AUTHORIZATIONS 7 1 The Ameri King AK 451 PLB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission FCC Part 95 Subpart K European R amp TTE Directive 7 2 Characteristics The Ameri King AK 451 PLB is a non buoyant battery operated Personal Locator Beacon The case with its external antenna is waterproof The semiconductor circuits are mounted within the case assembly which also contains the battery power supply An ON OFF SELF TEST switch and an LED ON light on the case 12 SECTION 8 TECHNICAL DATA 406 8 1 Applicable Documents NSS PLB01 01 Standard for 406 MHz Satellite PLB s Canada COSPAS SARSAT Document C S T 001 amp T 007 spec for 406 MHz distress beacons RSS 187 Radio standards Specifications for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons Emergency Locator Transmitter and Personal Locator Beacon FCC Part 95 Subpart K ETSI 302152 1 version 2003 8 2 Specifications RTCM Paper 76 2002 SC110 STD 406 MHz Transmitter 16K0G1D G1D Emission Frequency 406 028 MHz Frequency Stability 1 parts per billion 100ms Output Power 5 watts Digital Message Format Long message serialized Message protocol Standard National User Location Duration 520 ms Rate 400 bps Encoding Biphase L Modulation 1 1 radians peak PLB s leave
19. g life limb eye sight or valuable property if I am not rescued soon Am I in danger of not surviving the night or upcoming hours if not rescued soon If you answer yes with confidence to these questions it is time to activate your PLB 5 The Ameri King AK 451 PLB models are designed to be manually deployed and activated It is only to be activated when all other means of self rescue have been exhausted Activation of the PLB tells Search and Rescue who you are where you are and that you are facing a life threatening situation SECTION 3 FALSE ALARMS 3 1 Preventing False Alarms Ensure that your PLB is registered with NOAA or your national authority This does nothing to reduce false alarm rates but does have a dramatic effect on the impact of a false alarm If the is properly registered the situation will be resolved with a phone call most of the time It will also help speed rescue in an actual distress Test your in accordance with the recommendations enclosed in this manual Use care when leaving your and with whom you leave it with Ensure that they are aware of the device and know the ramifications of causing a false alarm A lot of false alarms are generated by curious individuals Maintain your PLB Ensure that the batteries are within their expiration date and that all manufacturer recommendations are followed Finally realize that the COSPAS SARSAT satellites are very good at what they do detecting eme
20. meri King AK 451 PLB hereinafter referred to as the PLB This manual also describes the characteristics and details of the System Table of Contents SECTION 1 REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS 3 SECTION 2 RESPONSIBLE USE 4 SECTION 3 FALSE ALARMS 5 SECTION 4 OPERATION 5 SECTION 5 CARE AND MAINTENANCE 9 SECTION 6 THE SEARCH AND RESCUE SYSTEM 10 SECTION 7 AUTHORIZATIONS 11 SECTION 8 TECHNICAL DATA 406 12 SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND REPAIR SERVICE 13 3 SECTION 1 REGISTRATION OF 406 MHz PLBS 1 1 Registration Importance It is mandatory that the owner of this 406 MHz registers it with the National Authorities All 406 MHz PLBs transmit a Unique Identifier Number UIN when activated This UIN is programmed in the based on the country in which the PLB was purchased Registration provides the Search and
21. onality of registration The PLB may accept GPS NAV position input by connecting the external GPS NAV to the programming connector 4 2 OPERATION The AK 451 PLB Personal Locator Transmitter is a state of the art Micro controller technology long lasting solid state based equipment It is an extremely reliable highest standard of quality designed to meet TSO C126 and TSO C91a requirements for critical application Upon selected ON it transmits the standard swept tone on 243 121 5 MHz lasting until battery power is gone 78 hours approximately 20 deg C end of battery life This 243 121 5 MHz signal is mainly used to pinpoint the beacon during search and rescue operations For the first 24 hours of operations a 406 MHz signal is transmitted at 50 second intervals This transmission lasts 520 ms and contains identification data programmed into the beacon and is received by COSPAS SARSAT satellites The transmitted data is referenced in a database maintained by the national authority responsible for PLB registration and used to identify the beacon and owner Accuracy Doppler positioning is employed using both 121 5 MHz and 406 MHz signals The Position accuracy of the 406 MHz signal is about 110 meters at 9 5 degree Cross Track Angle found in Satellite Qualitative Test at a COSPAS SARSAT approved Laboratory 4 3 TRANSMITTER FUNTIONAL TEST The PLB should be tested every month 4 3 1 Switch ON OFF SELF TEST Operation The PLB has an
22. rgency PLBs An activation of a 406 MHz for just a few seconds will usually be detected After a few minutes it will usually be detected and located This is good if you re in distress but if you re not you just generated a false alarm 3 2 Should there be an inadvertent activation or false alarm it must be reported to the nearest search and rescue authorities The information that should be reported includes the Unique Identifier Number UIN Date Time duration and cause of activation as well as location of at the time of activation Outside the United States contact your National Authority 3 3 To report false alarms in the United States contact any of the following Atlantic Ocean Gulf of Mexico USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Tel 757 398 6390 Pacific Ocean Area USCG Atlantic Area Command Center Tel 510 437 3700 USCG HQ Command Center From any location Tel 800 323 7233 NOAA Tel 1 888 212 SAVE 7283 AFRCC Console Tel 800 851 3051 For official mission correspondence only SECTION 4 OPERATION 4 1 GENERAL This section describes the operation of the Satellite Personal Locator Beacon model AK 451 PLB The following types are applicable for the model AK 451 The AK 451 is a third generation PLB transmitting on 406 028 121 5 and 243 0 MHz The PLB is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of RTCM Paper 76 2002 SC110 STD FAA TSO C126 and TSO C91a and the mandatory automatic PLB requirements of
23. rovided by self contained long life batteries with a five year recommended replacement cycle See Factory Authorized Service Center for replacement The battery Package must be replaced by the date indicated on the PLB At each inspection check the time remaining until replacement is required Batteries should be replaced if the has been activated for any use other than the self test Batteries should be replaced at an Authorized Battery Replacement Center for the warranty to remain in effect if the 5 year warranty has not expired Services include replacement of battery packs and disposal of expired lithium batteries gasket and O ring examination and replacement if necessary lubricated gaskets and O ring air pressure test to ensure water tight integrity and a full electronics diagnostic check NOTE This unit is a life saving device and all repairs and replacements need to be made by Ameri King Corp or an authorized Ameri King Corp battery replacement center to ensure the beacon will perform properly when called upon Batteries can be replace in the field if necessary replacing your own batteries will void your warranty contact Ameri King Corp for a replacement battery dealer nearest you however it is highly recommended to have your beacon serviced once you have returned from the field to ensure the integrity of the beacon has not been compromised For the nearest location of an authorized Ameri King Corp service center call 1 714 842 8555
24. s in calibration occurring as a result of normal use of equipment the cost of labor material or other expense incidental to the repair installation removal from the aircraft or replacement of the equipment damaged during shipment or installation any personal injuries or damage to property resulting from the installation or the operation of the equipment user assumes the risks of all such injuries or damage In such cases the repair will be billed at cost An estimate will be submitted for approval before repair is initiated Any equipment that is returned for warranty and found not to be defective shall be charged a minimum handling and service charge and returned C O D No warranty will be activated for Ameri King Corp products unless the installation is approved by an FAA Certified Installer and the warranty card is completed by the supplying dealer or upon receipt by Ameri King Corp of form s 337 or 8130 THE IMPLIED WARRANTY AND ALL OTHER IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXCULED AMERI KING CORP MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED AMERI KING CORP S MAXIMUM LIABILITY HEREUNDER IS LIMITED TO THE PURCHASED PRICE OF THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL AMERI KING CORP BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT WHETHER
25. ystem uses Satellite borne equipment to measure and store the Doppler shifted frequency along with the digital data message and time of measurement This information is transmitted in real time to an earth station called the Local User Terminal LUT which may be within the view of the satellite as well as being stored for later transmission to other LUTs 6 2 4 The LUT processes the Doppler shifted signal from the LEOSAR and determines the location of the PLB then the LUT relays the position of the distress to a Mission Control Center MCC where the distress alert and location information is immediately forwarded to an appropriate Rescue Coordination Center RCC The RCC dispatches Search and Rescue SAR forces 6 2 5 The COSPAS SARSAT System includes 39 LEOSAR LUT stations 9 GEOSAR LUT stations and over 19 Mission Control Centers that provide real time as well as global mode coverage for the Northern Hemisphere while the Southern Hemisphere is presently served primarily by the global mode Additional LUTs and MCCs are planned for installation in the near future both in the northern and southern hemispheres The addition of the GEOSAR Satellite system greatly improves the reaction time for a SAR event This satellite system has no Doppler capabilities at 406 MHz but will relay the distress alert to any of the LUT stations 6 2 6 Because most of the search and rescue forces presently are not equipped to home in on the 406 MHz Satellite signal homin
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