DESCRIPTION
When you are setting out on a boat adventure, it is important to have safety equipment you can count on. Designed with high-efficiency electronics that are built for performance, the GlobalFix™ V4 GP Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon or EPIRB provides the protection you can trust in an emergency. Should the unexpected happen, this EPIRB will relay your location to a vast network of search and rescue satellites, allowing local first responders to get you home more easily.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Part Number | 2830 (Category I); 2831 (Category II) |
| Model Number | RLB-41 |
| Size (no antenna) | 8.13 (H) X 4.28” (W) (20.7 X 10.9 cm) |
| Weight (with bracket) | Category I - 66.10 oz (1874 g) / Category II - 34.92 oz (990 g) |
| Weight (beacon only) | 27 oz (764 g) |
| 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 date of manufacture or after activation) |
| Material | High impact UV resistant polymer |
| Strobe | 4 LED Array Strobe Light |
| Deployment | Category I - Hydrostatic release (auto) or Manual, Category II - Manual release |
| Activation | Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket |
| Waterproof | 33 ft (10 m) for 5 min. |
| Output Power | 5 W +/- 2dB (406.040 MHz); 50 mW +/-3dB (121.5 MHz) |
| Operational Life | 48 hours minimum @ -4°F (-20°C) |
| Typical Performance | +48 hrs. @ -4°F (-20°C); Longer in higher ambient temperature |
| Operating Temp. | -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C ) (Class 2) |
| Storage Temp. | -22°F to + 158°F (-30°C to +70°C) |
| Accessories | SeaShelter™4 (P/N 2832), QuickDraw™ V4 (P/N 2833), Cat I HydroFix™ HRU (P/N 9490.1) |
| Approvals | Cospas-Sarsat, FCC, MED, IC Acceptances: USCG Meets: GMDSS, RTCM, IEC, and IMO standards |
| 406Link.com | 120 satellite detectable basic self tests (available only in the Americas) |
MORE INFORMATION
The GlobalFIX™ V4 is a full-featured EPIRB loaded with high-efficiency electronics for performance you can count on, including an internal 66 channel GPS for faster acquisition from a cold start. A protective keypad cover helps prevent false activation, and the all-new, user-replaceable battery pack has a 10-year replacement interval reducing the overall ownership cost and making replacement a breeze.
The GlobalFIX™ V4 has two functional self-tests to monitor the beacon’s transmission, power and battery performance, and GPS acquisition. Pair these tests with ACR’s 406Link.com optional testing portal (available for the Americas only) and receive satellite confirmation messages directly to your cell phone or email.
GlobalFIX™ V4 offers the very latest in marine electronic lifesaving technology:
- Highly visible LED strobe - Energy efficient
- Internal 66 channel GPS – Faster acquisition from a cold start
- High-efficiency electronics – Performance you can count on
- User-replaceable battery – 10-year battery life
- Professional grade design - Engineered, tested, and built for years of use in harsh environments
- Simple manual activation – Keypad with a protective cover to prevent false alarms
WARRANTY
WARRANTY LENGTH: 5 YEARS
This product is warranted against factory defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 (five)* years from the date of purchase or receipt as a gift. During the warranty period ACR Electronics, Inc. will repair or at its option, replace at no cost to you for labor, materials or return transportation.
This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by an accident or misuse or as a result of service or modification by someone other than the manufacturer. The COMPANY MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY OTHER MATTER concerning THIS PRODUCT, except as otherwise expressly stated in the previous paragraph. The Company shall not be liable for consequential or special damages. To place the warranty in effect, choose the form above and complete it entirely. Or you may fill out the registration card accompanying your product (if applicable) which must be returned to ACR Electronics, Inc. within ten days of purchase.