ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450
ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450
The most cutting-edge beacon in the world is the brand-new ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450, which has both local and satellite transponders. The ResQLink AIS is a significant development in PLB technology since it combines Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality, Return Link Service (RLS) technology, and Near Field Communication (NFC) capability in a single 406 MHz beacon.
The Coast Guard, Search and Rescue, as well as local commercial and recreational boats now have access to both global and local rescue through the pairing of 406 MHz and AIS distress message in one beacon for the first time. Local AIS-equipped boats in your area can reply promptly to a digital mayday with your precise location by being informed.
Additionally, NFC technology gives users access to the first smartphone-connected Personal Locator Beacon, and the new Return Link Service feature gives customers the confidence that the Coast Guard has received their distress signal and has been able to locate them.
ACR is pleased to introduce the new ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450. ACR is a global leader in rescue equipment and other life-saving goods used by both commercial and recreational mariners. This small, cutting-edge Personal Locator Beacon is the first PLB in the world to support Near Field Communication (NFC) as well as the standard satellite notification provided by the Cospas Sarsat rescue system.
Instant local notice via AIS allows for quicker rescue efforts. NFC guarantees the beacon is operational when required and offers simple smartphone access to all features and records. Globally dependable service is made possible by precise positioning provided by GNSS (GPS, Galileo, and Glonass) and 406 MHz satellite communication. AIS, 121.5 MHz homing signals, and visible and infrared strobes all help to locate beacons and speed up recovery times. For experienced seafarers looking for a Personal Locator Beacon, the ground-breaking new ACR ResQLink AIS is the FIRST to combine all these characteristics in a portable, simple-to-use PLB Beacon.
Pairing Global and Local Rescue
Three separate constellations of the worldwide Cospas Sarsat satellite network ensure that your 406 MHz distress signal is received by the network of Search and Rescue teams right away and that your location is accurate to within 100 meters. The PLB transmits a 121.5 MHz homing signal in addition to multiple levels of integrated signaling technology, including 406 MHz and GNSS (GPS, Galileo, and Glonass) positioning, to direct search and rescue services to the beacon's current location when they arrive at the scene. This is done in case the beacon has drifted from the position that was originally transmitted. As a result of the incorporation of AIS (Automatic Identification System) transmissions, the ResQLink AIS instantly warns any ships with AIS transponders in the vicinity of the PLB's distress situation using VHF radio waves.
As a result, there is a far greater chance that a rescue will occur and that it will happen quickly. An AIS Safety Message or MOB Alarm containing the beacon's MMSI and location is shown on any AIS screen within range as soon as the beacon is deployed. As it is a live AIS target on their displays, this makes it simple for neighboring vessels to home in on the beacon. With a white visible strobe and an infrared strobe, the ResQLink AIS will illuminate the area as rescuers arrive on the scene, giving them the visual aid they need for nighttime or other low visibility rescue operations.
Smartphone Connectivity utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC)
Users now have the option to effortlessly obtain beacon data from their mobile phone thanks to the incorporation of NFC technology. Placing a phone close to the beacon initiates automatic launch of the ACR Product App, which gives access to a wealth of usage information such as remaining battery life, the number of self-tests and GNSS tests that have been successfully completed, and, if applicable, the duration of the beacon's activation. If needed, the beacon's self-test and GNSS test results are provided in full detail. Users can see a map for each successful GNSS test that displays the precise position of the test, the date and time of the test, the length of time it took the beacon to fix on your GNSS coordinates, the number of satellites it utilized to get that fix, and the accuracy of the location.
Return Link Service (RLS)
RLS functionality works by sending a signal back through the Galileo satellite network to the beacon user to confirm that the Coast Guard has received their distress message and has located them. A flashing blue light on the PLB clearly indicates the presence of a confirmation message. The satisfaction of knowing that a distress message has been successfully transmitted is offered by the ResQLink AIS, like other ACR beacons that incorporate the crucial RLS feature. Stress that is frequently connected with Man Overboard events is decreased by knowing that rescuers are aware of the beacon transmission and location.
PFD Compatibility and Integration
The ResQLink AIS is intended to be installed inside a life jacket and to activate when the jacket is inflated (semi-automatic). The supplied oral inflation tube clip is used to attach the PLB to the life jacket using a ribbon wound around the bladder, making installation straightforward. Once properly placed, the antenna will deploy and the beacon will turn on when the life jacket inflates. Users who don't want to place the PLB inside a life jacket can use the provided webbing clip to fasten the beacon to a belt that is the right size or to the webbing of a life jacket that is naturally buoyant.
| Name | ResQLink AIS |
| Model Number | PLB-450 |
| Application | All marine based activities including fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, paddle boarding etc. |
| Satellite Tx | 406 MHz +/- 1 KHz (5W Typ.) |
| AIS Tx | 161.975/162.025 MHz +/- 500 Hz (1W) |
| Homing Tx | 121.5 MHz (25-100mW PEP) |
| Size | 7.87” (H) x 1.41” (W) x 1.18” (D) 20 cm (H) x 3.6 cm (W) x 3 cm (D) |
| Weight | 0.42 lbs (190 g) |
| Battery | Lithium battery, Li/FeS2 |
| Class | Class 2 Operation (at -4°F / -20°C) |
| Temperature Range | Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) |
| Battery Replacement | 6 Years from date of manufacture or 5 years after the beacon is placed into service or after emergency use, whichever is first. |
| GPS | Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS) |
| Activation | Manual Activation or Via Lifejacket Inflation System (Semi-Automatic) |
| Buoyant | No (Flotation Pouch Available: P/N: 9649) |
| Operational Life | Over 24 hours |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Waterproof | 10m (1.0 bar) for 1 hour |
| Approvals | Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, RED |
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