PLB goes digital

THE ACR AquaLink View is a fully featured PLB that  comes standard with a digital display screen.

Continuing on from the success of the ACR 406MHz iPRO EPIRB’s, the digital display breakthrough has been introduced to the PLB market segment, adding a new level  of assurance and instant information. RFD market the ACR PLB in Australia.

The fully approved ACR AquaLink View provides three levels of integrated emergency signal technology – GPS positioning, a powerful 406 MHz satellite detectable signal and 121.5 MHz homing capability. When activated, the ACR AquaLink View quickly and accurately relays your position via the dedicated emergency COSPAS-SARSAT satellite detection system.

The AquaLink View broadcasts a unique registered distress  signal that not only tells rescuers where you are, but who you are.  The onboard GPS can fix your location to within 100 meters and a powerful integrated LED strobe light can guide rescuers to your exact location.

An appealing aspect of the new PLB from ACR is the digital display that allows you to see all of the beacon’s operational activities.

When activated, the digital display provides the user with reassuring tips on optimising the use of  the beacon.  

The digital display is housed inside the unit and cannot be touched, bumped, pierced or otherwise damaged by an external force unless the entire PLB is destroyed.

The one-button activated, emergency signalling device also is light at just 252g and comes with a super bright LED strobe light.

The unit is small enough and light enough to be easily carried in a pack or pocket. It can be worn on deck, at the helm or on a life vest and will float if accidentally dropped overboard.

The battery replacement interval is six years from  the date of manufacture.  

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