Personal beacon PLB3

INSTALLATION OF BEACON ON LIFEJACKET

The Ocean Signal PLB3 beacon can be installed inside a lifejacket and will be triggered when the jacket is inflated (semi-inflated)-automatic). Installation of the beacon is simple, using a small inflation tube clip (supplied) to attach the beacon to the lifejacket, with a ribbon connected around the lifejacket'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 waist belt of the lifejacket or to a strap.

For further information, please refer to the " LIFEJACKET INSTALLATION "Please refer to the installation manual in the download footer.

⚠️ Non-floating beacon

LOCAL & GLOBAL RESCUE SYSTEMS

The Ocean Signal PLB3 beacon integrates the worldwide Cospas Sarsat satellite system. It allows your 406 MHz distress signal to reach you immediately, with a gPS position accuracy to within 100m, the international search and rescue network.

Integrating several signaling technologies, 406 MHz positioning and GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass), this PLB3 distress beacon also transmits a location signal 121.5 MHz for precise, real-time guidance the rescue teams to the current location of the PLB3 beacon (whose position could have changed when the distress signal was first sent).

Finally, it has transmissions AIS which simultaneously alerts all boats (within range) equipped with AIS. As soon as the Ocean Signal PLB3 distress beacon is deployed, a message AIS or MOB alarm (with MMSI identity) is transmitted and a target AIS will therefore be displayed on all screens AIS ships in the vicinity.

RETURN LINK SERVICE (RLS)

The PLB3 Ocean Signal personal emergency beacon also incorporates the return link technology or RLS. This translates into confirmation via the Galileo satellite network, from the search and rescue services, that the distress message has been received and the position is well detected.

The man overboard is then warned by a flashing blue light on the PLB3 beacon that its 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 a visual aid by producing a "flashing" light white strobe light as well as infrared light for easier identification. This is particularly useful when searching at night or in poor visibility.

NFC CONNECTIVITY

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

In addition to the fact that the shipwrecked person can see that his distress signal is taken into account by a rescue center, with the rLS function, it can also access various information from its beacon.

Once you've installed the Ocean Signal app (available on IOS and Android), simply hold your phone up to the beacon and the app will open. It allows you to have access to a wealth of information :

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

It also shows the number of GNSS self-tests and tests performed and passed:

• Geolocation on a test map
• Test date and time
• Time taken for beacon to obtain GNSS position
• Number of satellites used by the beacon
• Precise location

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

MAIN POINTS :

• Simple mounting
• Small and light
• No subscription
• 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 - Personal beacon PLB3 Ocean Signal
• 1 - Fixing kits
• 1 - Lanyard
• 1 - PDF documentation