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Advanced Aircrew Personal Locator Beacon
Replacement for AN/URT-33 & SARBE 7
SARBE AAPLB®
Key features
• 406MHz COSPAS-SARSAT distress transmissions• 121.5MHz / 243Mhz homing signals• GPS with high performance Time To First Fix• Software defined performance• Infra-red programming interface• Remote antenna options• Built In Self Test• Optional mode switch, three selectable modes• User replaceable batteries• Optional Morse ‘P’ on homing channels• Continuous or interrupted swept tone
General Specifications
Frequencies 406.037MHz COSPAS-SARSAT data transmissions121.5/243MHz Swept tone
Modulation 406MHz IAW COSPAS-SARSAT doc. T.001 (with specific military deviations)121.5/243MHz continuous swept audio tone 1600Hz to 300Hz repeated at 2-3Hz rate AM, Modulation depth >85%, IAW NATO STANAG 7007 (edition 2), Annex B, paragraph 2.(a.1.)
Transmitter 406.037MHz - nominal 5 Watts121.5/243MHz – 100mW peak effective output power
Antennas Tx integral – telescopic tri-band 121.5MHz / 243MHz/406MHz rigid monopole, omni-directional, vertical polarisation. Length when extended = 44cmGPS integral patch antennaTx/GPS remote antenna 121.5MHz / 243MHz / 406MHz incorporating GPS acquisition antenna
GPS processor 16 Channel, L1 frequency, C/A code
Time to first fix Cold start <60 secondsGPS fix times are estimates under good conditionsEnvironmental factors can affect GPS performance
Endurance >24hrs @ -20°C to +55°C >30 minutes @ -40°C
Activation Automatic or manual
Size / Weight 33mm x 66.6mm x 123.8mm / 532g incl. batteries
Water resistance To a depth of 10m
Colour Olive Drab or Yellow
Battery 12 x CR123 Primary Cells 6v LiM02 5yrs storage life
Built in test BIT checks 406MHz, homer power, GPS, battery status
Approvals COSPAS-SARSAT TAC #712
Technical Specification
Signature Industries
Signature Industries LtdTom Cribb RoadThamesmeadLondon SE28 0BH
Tel: +44 (0) 20 83 16 44 77Fax: +44 (0) 20 83 16 62 [email protected]
Our policy is one of continuous development. Specifications may be changed without notice. © Signature Industries Ltd. E & OE Issue 2
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Designed in collaboration with theworld’s largest air force the SARBEAAPLB leverages the latest technologyto deliver outstanding performance inan ultra compact package. Utilising thehighest quality materials andmanufacturing techniques, AAPLB canbe relied upon to provide globaldistress alerting in the mostdemanding conditions. As a directreplacement for AN/URT-33 andSARBE 7 straightforward integrationwith aircrew clothing, ejection seatsand other survival equipment isassured.
SARBE AAPLBAdvanced AircrewPersonal Locator Beacon
Other 406MHz products availablefrom SARBE
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