Ocean Signal Personal Locator Beacon 3 with AIS, RLS & NFC Mobile Connectivity

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.

As a leading innovator in life-saving products for both professional and recreational use, Ocean Signal is proud to offer the PLB3. As the world’s FIRST Personal Locator Beacon to include AIS and the world’s FIRST PLB to include NFC, there’s no need to justify why the PLB3 should be your FIRST choice

Features:

• 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

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/Iron Disulphide (Li/FeS2)
• Operating lifetime: >24 hours @ -20°C
• Lithium Metal Weight (for air transport) <2mg
• Replacement Interval: 6 years from the 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 to +55°C
• Temperature Range (storage) Class 2 -30°C to +70°C
• Damp Heat (humidity) 40°C at 93%
• Drop (hard surface) 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.