BEACON TESTER 406 02
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Product Description
BEACON TESTER enables professional checking of all types of maritime emergency radio beacons that operate in COSPAS-SARSAT system, such as EPIRBs, PLBs (including RLS-enabled beacons).
Use BEACON TESTER to carry out accurate, independent measurements of the COSPAS-SARSAT distress beacon parameters in a volume of:
- Annual testing under IMO Resolution MSC/Circ.1040 (MSC.1/Circ.1040/Rev.1)
- Shore-based maintenance under IMO Resolution MSC/Circ.1039
- Fast check after beacon’s encoding or installation
Additional information
Specifications
- All 406 MHz COSPAS-SARSAT protocols will be decoded
- Reception of the signal within the range of 406.020…406.040 MHz frequencies
- Easy and quick audio-control of the sweep signal presence on 121.5 MHz frequency
- Internal database of received data with possibility to save up to 10 test results
- Easy connection to PC, laptop, or notebook to process the stored data
- Windows and macOS user-friendly desktop application for storing databases and viewing, processing, and printing test reports
- Long-life batteries, easy to replace
- 2 years warranty
Dimensions
BEACON Tester (or EPIRB Tester) is lightweight, handheld and easy to use thanks to its intuitive interface. The device has a 10-button keyboard and a backlit LCD display. The Tester can be supplied in a watertight and crushproof plastic case. Standard set is shipped in the carton box
| Dimensions of main unit: | 195 x 101 x 43 mm |
| Weight of main unit: | 0.55 kg |
| Dimensions of plastic case: | 280 x 250 x 110 mm |
| Total weight in case: | 1.5 kg |
Dimensions Diagram
Product Overview
EPIRB Tester is a specified service equipment and reliable test solution for ship surveyors, beacon suppliers, classification societies and administrative authorities. It checks the operation of all types of distress beacons (EPIRBs, PLBs) of any manufacturer, and any other device (SSAS, SVDR, VDR) operating within the COSPAS-SARSAT system.
The Tester is intended to determine that the EPIRB is operational as defined in the appropriate performance standards:
- IMO Resolution A.810(19) Performance standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHz
- IEC 61097-2: Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) – Part 2: COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB – Satellite emergency position indicating radio beacon operating on 406 MHz – Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results
- RTCM 11000.3 – Standard for 406 MHz satellite Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacons, required by U.S. Federal Communications Commission and defines performance requirements for EPIRBs used on U.S.-registered vessels
Testing Procedure For Beacon
- The Beacon Tester receives the signal, measures the frequency values, power level in all channels, signal duration, calculates and compares the BCH code, and finally decodes all emergency information automatically.
- The tester measures the parameters of the beacon using a standard external antenna (from 3 to 15 meters), as well as using a high-frequency cable and an attenuator connection.
Note: an attenuator is required to measure the power level, otherwise the power level will only be estimated.
