Ocean Signal’s rescueME PLB1

The Ocean Signal rescueME PLB1 is your ultimate companion for outdoor adventures, designed to keep you safe in emergencies. This compact and lightweight personal locator beacon (PLB) utilizes advanced technology to broadcast your distress signal to global search and rescue authorities, ensuring swift assistance when it matters most. Whether hiking in remote terrain, sailing offshore, or exploring the wilderness, the rescueME PLB1 provides peace of mind knowing that help is just a button press away. With its rugged construction and long-lasting battery life, this essential device is a must-have for anyone venturing into the great outdoors.

The rescueME PLB1 can be operated with a single hand in even the most challenging situations. A simple spring-loaded flap covers the activation button preventing inadvertent use. The integrated ultra-bright strobe light ensures maximum visibility and antenna deployment could not be easier, with a gentle pull the aerial is released.

The rescueME PLB1 works with the only officially recognised worldwide dedicated search and rescue satellite network (operated by Cospas Sarsat). As this is funded by governments there are NO CHARGES to use this service. When activated, the Personal Locator Beacon transmits your position and your ID to a Rescue Coordination Center via satellite link. Rescue services nearest to you are promptly notified of your emergency and regularly advised of your current location to assist prompt rescue.

Features:

• 30% smaller (typ) by volume
• Easily fits to lifejacket*
• Retractable Antenna
• 7 Year Battery Life
• 24+ hour operational life
• High brightness strobe light >1candela
• 66 channel GPS receiver
• Unique mounting clip
• Operates on the global Cospas Sarsat rescue system
• Free to use, no subscription charges

The rescueME PLB1 has an optional flotation pouch**  to enable it to float.  Please note that the PLB will not float in an operating position in the pouch.  Please ensure the PLB is firmly attached to the pouch with the provided lanyard, using suitable self locking knots.

* Always refer to the manufacturer for specific instructions before installing this product directly to your life jacket.
** To comply with national regulation PLB1 beacons supplied to Australia and New Zealand have a floatation pouch permanently attached

Ocean Signal PLB1 User Manual

406MHz Satellite Transmitter

Frequency         406.040MHz

Tolerance           ±1kHz

Output Power  5watts (nominal)

Stability              2ppb/100ms

Modulation        Phase ±1.1radians (peak)

Emission Designator    16K0G1D

Encoding            Bi-phase L

Data Rate           400bps

Duration             520ms

121.5MHz Homing Beacon

Frequency         121.5MHz

Stability              ±50ppm

Output Power  25-100mW PERP

Modulation        Swept Tone AM

Emission Designator    3K20A3X

Modulation Depth          85-100%

Sweep Range   400Hz – 1300Hz

Low Duty Cycle Strobe Light

Light Type           High intensity LED

Output Power  ~1candela

GPS Receiver

Sensitivity Cold Start   -148dBm

Sensitivity Re-acquisition          -163dBm

Satellites channels tracked      60

GPS Antenna    Microstrip patch

Battery

Type      Lithium Primary

Chemistry          Manganese Dioxide (LiMnO2)

Operational Life             >24hours @ -20°C

Environmental

Operating Temperature Range -20°C to +55°C

Storage Temperature Range     -30°C to +70°C

Waterproof        15metres at +20°C

Drop      1metre @ -30°C

Dimensions

Height  77mm (3.0″)

Width   51mm (2.1″)

Depth   32.5mm (1.3″)

Weight 116g

Standards

Cospas-Sarsat T.001 / T.007

ETSI       EN302 152

RTCM   SC11010

FCC       CFR47 part 95K