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
Return Link Service or RLS enables newly approved EPIRB, PLB , and ELT allowing for a confirmation signal (Example: blue light flashing or message if the beacon has a digital display) that the distress signal from the beacon has been received and localized by the Cospas-Sarsat system and forwarded to government authorities for action. It does NOT mean that a rescue has yet been organized/launched, only that the distress alert has been received and routed to the appropriate government agencies. The RLS confirmation signal or message should typically be received back to the RLS beacon between 10-20 minutes as Search and Rescue is working to facilitate your rescue. Learn more about Return Link Service
Features
- ACR – Boaters Guide to EPIRBs – Booklet
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V6 EPIRB Cat. I Bracket (Float Free)
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V6 EPIRB Cat. II Bracket (Manual)
- Cospas-Sarsat (TAC) -V6 CLASS 3
- GlobalFix V5/ V6 Lithium Battery Module PDS
- GlobalFix V5/ V6 Lithium Battery Module PDS- NZ
- ACR UK V6 Doc of Conformity
- Transport Canada Recommendation Letter
- GlobalFix V6 Lithium Battery Module DoC
Specifications
| Weight | 4 lbs |
| Dimensions | 17 × 7 × 7 in |
| Bracket/Programming | Automatic Release Bracket – 2853 / USA, Manual Release Bracket – 2854 / USA, Automatic Release Bracket – 2853.63 / Canada, Manual Release Bracket – 2854.63 / Canada, Automatic Release Bracket – 2853.62 / UK & EU, Manual Release Bracket – 2854.62 / UK & EU |
Additional specifications
| Name | GlobalFix V6 |
| Product Description | EPIRB with RLS and NFC |
| Model Number | RLB-43 |
| Output Power (406/121.5) | 406.040 MHz, 5W (nominal) / 121.5 MHz, 50mW (nominal) |
| RLS | Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation direct to beacon |
| NFC / Mobile App | Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile App Included |
| Strobe | White & Infrared |
| 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 (Class 3 – manual activation only) |
| 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) Cat II Bracket (P/N 9656) HRU (P/N 9490.1) |
| Approvals | Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, RED, Canada ISED |
Documentation
- WARNING: PROP 65
- EPIRB Comparison Chart
- ACR – Boaters Guide to EPIRBs – Booklet
- Product Safety Data Sheet US
- Product Safety Data Sheet AUS_NZ
- Product Support Manual GlobalFix V6 EPIRB
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V6 EPIRB Cat. I Bracket (Float Free)
- Mounting Template for GlobalFix V6 EPIRB Cat. II Bracket (Manual)
- Spec Sheet
- USCG Approval
- Cospas-Sarsat (TAC) -V6
- Cospas-Sarsat (TAC) -V6 CLASS 3
Full manufacturer information: www.acrartex.com
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