AS NZS 4280.2:2017 pdf free.406 MHz satellite distress beacons Part 2: Personal locator beacons (PLBs).
2.1 GENERAL
2.1.1 Terms and references
This Section incorporates the minimum environmental and operational requirements for 406 MHz satellite personal locator beacons (PLBs). All references in this Section to PLBs or beacons shall mean 406 MHz satellite personal locator beacons.
2.1.2 Basic construction requirements
The PLB shall meet the following construction requirements:
(a) Manufacture shall be from suitable materials and the PLB shall be designed and constructed to ensure reliable operation when exposed to shock, vibration, magnetic influences, rain, thermal extremes and other environmental conditions likely to be encountered.
(b) Impact-resistant materials shall be used for its casing. All materials and finishes shall be resistant to deterioration from prolonged exposure to sunlight. The structural strength and integrity of all materials shall not be affected when subjected to long exposures at the extreme points of its storage temperatures.
(c) The electronic components of the PLB shall be protected to prevent malfunction under prolonged conditions of high humidity, extreme heat and cold, including condensation.
(d) The PLB casing shall be manufactured as a watertight unit, having a smooth exterior design with no sharp projections, including the antenna. The PLB shall have sufficient positive buoyancy to float in fresh water at all times. If the positive buoyancy depends on materials external to the watertight casing, such as a buoyancy collar or buoyancy jacket, this shall be permanently attached to the casing.
(c) The finish of the PLB casing and any carry pouch/buoyancy collar/buoyancy jacket shall be in a highly saturated orange or yellow colour.
2.1.3 Labelling requirements
The PLB itself shall be clearly marked as a PLB and its sales packaging shall be clearly marked as being for a PLB.
In addition to the general requirements in Clauses 6.3 and 9 of IMO Resolution A.694(17) (Clauses 3.5.3 and 3.9 of IEC 60945:2002), the following shall be clearly provided on the exterior of the PLI3:
(a) Brief operating instructions, at least in English, to enable manual activation, deactivation and self-test.
(b) A warning to the effect that the PLB shall not be operated except in an emergency.
(c) Type designation and class, as specified by the manufacturer. and type of battery and expiry date for the primary battery used (see Clause 2.3). Means shall be provided to change this date when the battery is replaced.AS NZS 4280.2 pdf download.