McMurdo Fastfind 220 V2 PLB with ReturnLink - A PLB that now tells you that your distress signal has actually been received. It does this by means of a small blue flashing light, giving you complete reassurance in an emergency situation. A new type of lifesaving distress beacon, the FastFind ReturnLink PLB, utilises unique functionality generated by Galileo satellite constellations Return Link Service to send a signal back to the FastFind ReturnLink beacon confirming the users 406MHz distress alert has been received and Galileo GNSS location coordinates have been detected. The FastFind RLS is built to last and backed up by a 5 year warranty (registration required). Key Features RLS: the first of a new range of SAR beacons that receive a reassurance signal confirming distress alert and location have been received by the search and rescue authorities Multi Constellation GNSS: Building on Orolia’s leadership in innovative location detection technology, FastFind Returnlink incorporates both Galileo and GPS GNSS services Multiple Attach Points: PLB come with belt attachable buoyancy pouch and life jacket oral tube clip attachments Floats: with provided buoyancy pouch Free to use: No subscription Power Assurance: 5-year battery life Waterproof: to 10m Lights: SOS Morse LED flash light & RLS Reassurance blue flashing light Practical: Safe-stow antenna and 3 stage activation How Does ReturnLink (RLS) Work? By utilising the new Galileo sattelite constellation, ReturnLink now allows for two-way communication between the PLB and the sattelites. With previous generation PLBs, a signal was sent to the sattelite, but the sattelite was unable to return a signal to confirm receipt of the signal. With the new Gallileo satellites the PLB can receive a return signal from the sattelite, confirming that the signal has been safetly received - a real comfort in a resue situation. What Happens Once Activated? FastFind ReturnLink transmits and receives multiple signals simultaneously. When activated it; Transmits 406 MHz distress signal via the original Cospas Sarsat to global professional emergency service. Receives GNSS coordinates from Galileo and GPS satellites and transmits with 406MHz signal to regularly update location. Once location detection is confirmed, the PLB receives Galileo RLS signal and activates blue light (after approx. 15mins) to tell the user the signal was received. Transits 121.5 MHz Homing signal to accelerate local recovery - many lifeboats and aircraft can home in on this signal. FastFind ReturnLink PLB Specification Standards: COSPAS-SARSAT T.001/T.007 class2, RTCM 11010.3 ETSI EN 302152-1, AS/NZS 4280.2, NSS-PLB11 Sealing depth: Immersion to 10 m (30 ft) for 5 minutes Operating temperature: -20 to +55 °C (-4 to + 131 °F) Storage temperature: -30 to +70 °C (-22 to +158 °F) Altitude: 12,192 m (40,000 ft) Buoyancy Category: 2, will not float (but optional buoyancy pouch is provided in box) Battery type: Lithium Manganese Transmit duration: Over 24 hours @ -20 °C (-4 °F) Battery life: (storage) Minimum 5 years Battery replacement: Requires service centre (not user replaceable) Battery Use: Logged by microprocessor Transmitter Frequency: 406.031 MHz (alert) / 121.5 MHz (homer) Transmitter Power: 5 W (alert) / 50 mW (homer) nominal Unique ID Number: Factory or dealer programmed GNSS Receiver: GPS(L1)+GALILEO(E1), 72 channel, ceramic patch antenna Size: (D x W x L) 36 x 50 x 112 mm (1.42 x 1.97 x 4.41 in) Weight: 164 g (5.8 oz) Indicator Light: High brightness LED signal light RLS Light: Blue LED SOS flash light: Morse code SOS flash pattern Activation: Manual, three stage (remove top, extend antenna, press 'on' button) Self-test: Tests transmitters, battery and light Standard Compass Safe Distance: 1 m (3 ft) Warranty: 1 year (+ 4 years with online registration) McMurdo Fastfind 220 V2 PLB with ReturnLink Data Sheet
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