Personal beacon PLB3

INSTALLING THE BEACON ON A LIFEJACKET

The Ocean Signal PLB3 beacon can be installed inside a lifejacket and will activate when the jacket is inflated (semi-automatic). Installation of the beacon is simple, using a small inflation tube clip (supplied) to attach the beacon to the vest with a ribbon connected around the vest's bladder. When the lifejacket is inflated, the beacon antenna deploys, activating the beacon signal at the same time.

A second way to install the PLB3 is to attach it directly to the lifejacket. To do this, use the strap clip supplied to attach the beacon to the waistband of the lifejacket or to a strap.

For further information, please refer to " LIFEVEST INSTALLATION " in the installation manual at the bottom of the page.

LOCAL & WORLDWIDE RESCUE SYSTEMS

The Ocean Signal PLB3 integrates the Cospas Sarsat global satellite system. It enables your 406 MHz distress signal to reach the international search and rescue network immediately, with positional accuracy to within 100m.

Integrating several signaling technologies, 406 MHz positioning and GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass), this PLB3 distress beacon also transmits a 121.5 MHz location signal, enabling rescue teams to be guided precisely and in real time to the current location of the PLB3 beacon (whose position may have changed when the distress signal was first sent).

Finally, it is equipped with AIS transmissions, which can simultaneously alert all boats (within range) equipped with AIS devices. As soon as the Ocean Signal PLB3 distress beacon is deployed, a AIS message or a MOB alarm (with MMSI identity) is transmitted, and a AIS target is displayed on all AIS screens of nearby vessels.

RETURN LINK SERVICE (RLS)

The PLB3 Ocean Signal personal distress beacon also incorporates return link service (RLS) technology. This means that search and rescue services confirm via the Galileo satellite network that the distress message has been received and the position detected.

The shipwrecked person is then informed by a flashing blue light on the PLB3 beacon that his distress signal has been confirmed, taken into account and that help is on its way.

This PLB3 Ocean Signal distress beacon also provides rescuers with visual assistance, producing a white strobe light as well as infrared light. This is particularly useful when searching at night or in poor visibility.

NFC CONNECTIVITY

The Ocean Sigal PBL3 beacon also features NFC functionality, enabling it to connect to a smartphone.

In addition to the fact that the castaway can see that his distress signal is taken into account by a rescue center, with the EPIRB function he can also access various information from his beacon.

Once the Ocean Signal application (available on IOS and Android) has been installed, simply hold your phone up to the beacon and the application will open. It provides a wealth of information :

• Usage data
• Settings information
• Battery status (life)

It also shows the number of self-tests & GNSS tests carried out and passed:

• Geolocation of tests on a map
• Date and time of tests
• Time taken for the beacon to obtain a GNSS position
• Number of satellites used by the beacon
• Location accuracy

Warning: only works with an NFC (Near Field Communication) compatible smartphone

KEY FEATURES

• Simple mounting
• Small and lightweight
• Subscription-free
• Worldwide coverage
• Return link service (RLS)
• Battery life 5 years
• Cospas Sarsat distress signal
• Local location signal and AIS
• Strobe and infrared light
• Over 24 hours of autonomy once activated

BOX CONTENTS :

• 1 - PLB3 Ocean Signal personal beacon
• 1 - Fixing kits
• 1 - Lanyard
• 1 - PDF documentation