ACR's GlobalFix Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) provides excellent protection should the unexpected happen by relaying your location to a vast network of search and rescue satellites, enabling first responders to find you easily.
GlobalFix contains the latest lifesaving marine electronic technology, including:Ã
High visible LED strobe that is energy efficient.
Internal 66 channel GPS that provides faster acquisition from a cold start.
Professional grade design is engineered, tested and built for years of use in harsh environments.
Protective keypad cover helps to prevent false activation.
User-replaceable battery with a 10-year life.
Technical Specifications:
Size (without antenna): 20.7 x 10.9 cm.
Weight (with bracket): Automatic: 1874g / Manual 990g.
Weight (beacon only): 764g.
GPS Internal GPS: 66 Channel.
Battery: Class 2 (non-hazmat) lithium battery (user replaceable) ⬠LiMnO2 (P/N 1104).
Battery Replacement: 10-year user-replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation).
Material: High impact UV resistant polymer.
Strobe: 4 LED Array Strobe Light
Deployment: Hydrostatic release (automatic) or Manual.
Activation: Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket
Waterproof: 33ft (10m) for 5 min.
Output Power: 5W +/- 2dB (406.040 MHz); 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz).
Operational Life: 48 hours minimum @ -4ðF (-20ðC).
Typical Performance: +48 hrs. @ -4ðF (-20ðC) - Longer in higher ambient temperatures.
Operating Temperature: -4ðF to +131ðF (-20ðC to +55ðC ).
Storage Temperature: -22ðF to + 158ðF (-30ðC to +70ðC).
Approvals: Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, MED (Pending).
IC Acceptances: USCG Meets: GMDSS, RTCM, IEC, and IMO standards.