Overview
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRBs) are distress radio beacons that transmit location information about ships directly to Search and Rescue forces letting them know that the owner is in grave and imminent danger. Learn How A Rescue Works
EPIRB stands for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons.
Features
- ACR – Boaters Guide to EPIRBs – Booklet
- GlobalFix V5 Lithium Battery Module PSDS
- GlobalFix V5 Lithium Battery Module PSDS- AUS_NZ
- Spec Sheet GlobalFix V5 EPIRB
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V5 EPIRB Cat. I Bracket (Float Free)
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V5 EPIRB Cat. II Bracket (Manual)
- GlobalFix V5/ V6 Lithium Battery Module
- COSPAS-SARSAT Certification – RLS
- COSPAS-SARSAT Certification
- Transport Canada Recommendation Letter
- Spain- V5 CAT 1 Certification
- Spain- V5 CAT 2 Certification
- ACR UK V5 Doc of Conformity
- OSL UK V5 Doc of Conformity
- Peru BEACON APPROVAL CERTIFICATE RLB 44
- Peru DICAPI and MTC APPROVAL
- Brazil ANATEL Certification
- GlobalFix V5 Lithium Battery Module DoC
Specifications
| Weight | 4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17 × 7 × 7 in |
| Bracket / Beacon Programming | 2851: Automatic Release Bracket / USA, 2852: Manual Release Bracket / USA, 2851.63: Automatic Release Bracket / Canada, 2852.63: Manual Release Bracket / Canada, 2851.62: Automatic Release Bracket / UK & EU, 2852.62: Manual Release Bracket / UK & EU |
Additional specifications
| Name | GlobalFix V5 |
| Part Number | 2851 (Category I); 2852 (Category II) |
| Model Number | RLB-44 |
| Transmit Power (EIRP) (406/121.5) | 406.031 MHz, 12W / 121.5 MHz, 50mW +/- 3dB |
| AIS | Yes, AIS Alerts for Local Rescue |
| Return Link Service | Yes, Enabled RLS confirmation direct to beacon |
| NFC / Mobile App | Yes, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile App Included |
| Strobe | White & Infrared Dual Technology |
| Size (antenna up) – Beacon Only | 18.5” x 4.3” x 4.36” (470 mm x 109 mm x 111 mm) |
| Weight – Beacon Only | 1.78 lbs (810 G) |
| Battery | Lithium battery, Li/FeS2 |
| Battery Replacement | 10-year replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation) |
| Temperature Range (Class 2) | Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C) Operating: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C) |
| GPS | 72 Channel Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS) |
| Activation | Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket |
| Waterproof | 33 ft (10 m) for 5 min. |
| Buoyant | Yes |
| Operational Life | 48 hours minimum @ -4°F (-20°C) |
| Deployment | Category I – Hydrostatic Release (auto deploy) or Category II – Manual Release (manual deploy) |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Accessories | EPIRB Mounting Hardware (Included – P/N 9657) Cat I Bracket (P/N 2832) (Included in P/N 2851) Cat II Bracket (P/N 9656) (Included in P/N 2852) HRU (P/N 9490.1) (Included in in P/N 2851) |
| Approvals | Cospas-Sarsat / FCC / MED / MER / Canada ISED |
Documentation
- WARNING: PROP 65
- EPIRB Comparison Chart
- ACR – Boaters Guide to EPIRBs – Booklet
- GlobalFix V5 Lithium Battery Module PSDS
- GlobalFix V5 Lithium Battery Module PSDS- AUS_NZ
- Spec Sheet GlobalFix V5 EPIRB
- Product Quick Start Guide GlobalFix V5 EPIRB
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V5 EPIRB
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V5 EPIRB- NED
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V5 EPIRB-FRA
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V5 EPIRB-ESP
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V5 EPIRB-GER
Full manufacturer information: www.acrartex.com
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