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EMERGENCY.......
I NEED RESCUE..... I AM HERE!
Personal Satellite Rescue Beacon
Personal Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (P-EPIRB)
Simple! Global!
For People On Water
Things Happen........
Life Threatening........Weather, Mechanical Failure, Health Failure, Kidnapping, Terrorist, .........
Have It Holstered To Your Body, Use It Wisely!
Global Satellite Rescue Alert And Response Technology Has Been Used For Many Years By Ships And Aircraft..... And Today Is Now Made Cost Effective And Available For Personal Wear. Anyone Smart Enough Can Take Advantage Of This Great Opportunity To Secure The Ultimate Means For Personal Rescue Anywhere On Earth!
The New AeroFix Built By ACR, Provided And Supported By Casanova's; Is The Satellite Rescue Beacon, GPS Location Receiver, And Pinpoint Homing Beacon, All Integrated Into One Simple Compact Personally-Worn Device For People In The Air. With Just A Button-Press To Active - It Does The Rest!
Rescue People Home In On You!
A Rescue Response Team Can Know, Within a 110 Meter (100 Yard) Circle On Earth, Where To Begin Searching For You Specifically, Within Minutes! No Matter If Thrown From An Aircraft In Flight Or During A Crash, Thrown From A Tossing Ship, Washed Ashore, Kidnapped..... Your Beacon Directs Search And Rescue Personnel To Your Homing Beacon And You! Theses Extra Minutes And Seconds Saved Going To You, Instead Of The Location Of A EPIRB Transmitter, Could Prove To Save Your Life Some Day!
Sea Travelers...... Don't Leave Home Without It!
RENT/OWN ...... This Personally-Worn Rescue Alert & Homing-Beacon Could Be Your Ticket To Rescue And Survival. Terrorist, Hijacking, Kidnappings, Human Error, Weather, Poor Maintenance, Natural Disasters, Are All Real Possibilities In Today's World. Consider Renting Or Purchasing A System Today - Don't Leave Home Without It!
When Activated, The Global Rescue Response Network Knows Who You Are, And Where Your Beacon Is - Ware It. A Short Range Homing Beacon Can Be Located And Used By Rescue Teams To Locate And Track The Position Of The AeroFix. Give Yourself A Fighting Chance For Survival! Email Us For Rental Details And Reservation.
ALL Travelers Should Carry One! International Supported!
Becoming Marooned Is Obsolete!™
As of December 2005 the COSPAS-SARSAT System Had Provided Assistance In Rescuing More Than 20,531 Persons In Over 5,752 Incidents! December 2006
Respond To A Life-Threatening Situation With The Right Tools
Greatly Increases Chance For Survival!
1,666 People In 435 Incidents In 2005, Are Alive Thanks To The SARSAT System!
LIFE THREATENING RESPONSE!
+ Push-Hold Two Buttons - Activated!
The Onboard GPS Receiver Goes Into Action Trying To Acquire A Global Position Coordinate Fix On The Present Location. The GPS-Computed Coordinates Are Then Transmitted Along With A Personal Registered Identifier Code. A SARSAT Satellite Receives The Signal; Instantly Alerting SAR Forces That YOU Need Help, Immediately!
If A GPS Coordinate Is Present In The Beacon's First Transition Burst, SAR Forces Can Be Notified And Start Planning Your Rescue In As Little As Three Minutes!
Be Responsible
Be Prepared
Be Safe
Things Happen
CASANOVA'S TIP: Try To Perceive All Potential Accidents And Disasters For The Activity At Hand During The Preplanning Phase Of A Trip, Expedition, Sport Activity, Work, Any Endeavour; Then Plan A Specific Response Procedure For Each! Do This At Least A Month Before The Event! Giving Enough Time To Obtain Any Necessary Rescue, Survival And Emergency Response Supplies And Equipment!
Be Aware Of Dangers And Respect Them!
Be Ready For Anything!
Please Adventure Responsibly
Responsible Use Guide
The AquaFix™ is a satellite signaling device of last resort, for use when all other means of self rescue have been exhausted, where the situation is grave and imminent and the loss of life, limb, eyesight or valuable property will occur without assistance.
Registration In The United States of America
It is the Owner’s responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz EPIRBs that are programmed for and purchased in the United States. The 'National Authority' that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Registration Worldwide
It is the Owner’s responsibility and required by law to Register 406 MHz EPIRBs that are programmed for and purchased in the United States. The 'National Authority' that accepts registrations in the United States is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
If A Stolen EPIRB Is Activated, The Information Will Be Forwarded To The Appropriate Search-And-Rescue Authorities Who Will Ensure The EPIRB Gets Back T The Proper Legal Owner!
Stolen EPIRBs Are Registered With The Local National Authority, Who Notify Appropriate Police Departments.
CONSUMER WARNING
EPIRB Are Being Stolen From Online Authorized Dealers And Careless Public Retail Corporations. Once A EPIRB Is Identified During Registration, It Will Taken Away And The Buyer Will Loose The Price Of Purchase, Shipping, Time, etc...! Why Bother With Anything Less Than An Authorized Legal Registered Purchase Through The Trusted Dealership of CASANOVA'S?
If Lost, The Lost Is Reported Online With The 'National Authority'; Who Will Then Update The EPIRB Registration Database.
False Alarm
To Report A False Alarm, Immediately Call The Appropriate Phone Number And Agency. Have The Contact Numbers Handy When Using The EPIRB! We Highly Suggest Looking Up Current Phone Numbers For The Region On Earth The EPIRB Will Be Used. Print These Numbers Clearly On Card Stock And Have It Laminated. Make Several Copies, And Have One With The System And Backup Copies Onboard, In A Pack, With Personal ID, Passport, etc.. Avoid Being Stuck With A Huge Bill For An Avoidable False Alarm!
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Pacific Ocean Area
Worldwide > USCG HQ Command Center
United States - NOAA
Personal Encoded Rescue Signal
Each EPIRB is equipped with a UIN (Unique Identifying Number) This number is a 15 digit alpha-numeric code. This code is what is transmitted in the electronic burst to the satellites.
5-Star EPIRB Customer Support
CASANOVA'S™ Offers 5 Star Dealership Services - International Manufacturer-Authorized-Direct Legal Documented Product; Customer Support Before, During And After The Purchase! We Provide EPIRB Registration Assistance; EPIRB Maintenance; Change-Of-Ownership; Lost And Stolen EPIRB Recovery Assistance! Why Bother With Anything Less?
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| Personal Locator Beacons | 406 MHz & 121.500 MHz |
| 406 MHz Satellite Alert & Locator Beacon |
The AeroFix™ 406 GPS
P-ELT
provides distress alerting via radio transmission on
406 MHz to
The message transmitted by the
AeroFix™ 406 GPS is unique for each EPIRB, which
provides Remember, if your EPIRB is not registered, Search and Rescue (SAR) Authorities do not know who you are, or how to contact anyone who might know anything about your situation. |
| 121.5 MHz Homing Beacon | Short Range Pinpointing - Once the AeroFix™ 406 GPS signal (406 MHz) is relayed through the LEOSAR and/or GEOSAR network, SAR forces determine who is closest, then track the signal using the 121.5 MHz homing frequency for intermediate and short-range location. Most Rescue Forces Are Equipped With 121.5MHz Direction Finder Homing Beacon Technology. |
| Battery Witness Seal Life |
ACR Strongly Recommends Performing
The Self Test On The AeroFix™ GPS On A Monthly Routine.
If your EPIRB flashes an initial Red
LED at the beginning of the Self Test, this indicates
that your |
| Self Test |
EPIRB With Built-In GPS Tests: Data Integrity and Memory; 406 MHz Synthesizer; RF Power/Battery; GPS header EPIRB Without GPS Built-in Test: Data Integrity and Memory; 406 MHz Synthesizer; RF Power/Battery |
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GPS Interface
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Both AeroFix™ EPIRB Models Comes With A
External GPS Data Input Port. Interface Technology: Optical Infrared-Light Port. Data Format Required: 'NMEA 0183' Version 1.5 or Greater. External GPS Receiver Requirements: The GPS Receiver Must Have A Data Output Port And Provide A Data Output Format Called 'NMEA 0183'. A GPS Serial Data Cable For The Specific GPS Model Will Be Needed. A AeroFix GPS Serial Interface Cable Assembly Is Also Required. Check The GPS Receiver System's Data Output Specifications And Make Sure There Is A Way To Set The Data Format Output To 'NMEA 0183'. The AeroFix GPS Serial Interface Cable Assembly Is Equipped With A Standard 9-pin Female Serial Connector. GPS-Data Format: The AeroFix Requires The NMEA Sentence 'GPGGA'. The GPS Data Output Format Must Be Set To 'NMEA GPGGA' (Also Referred To As 'GGS', or 'GGA NMEA'). GPS Cable Length: ACR Electronics recommends a maximum length of 400 feet, using 24 AWG wire. Refer To The GPS-Receiver Systems' Owner’s Manual For More Detailed Information Function: The External GPS-System's Computed Coordinates Are Added To The AeroFix's Emergency Output Signal. SAR Teams Are Then Able To Narrow The Search Area Down To 100 Meters, (110 Yards). The Standard Accuracy Ring Of A Good GPS-Receiver-System's Location Fix. The AeroFix EPIRB Can Be Forced To Update The Transmitted GPS Fix, By Pressing The 'GPS Button', When The Beacon Is Off. The AeroFix EPIRB will hold the last GPS coordinates in memory for 4 hours before returning to the default. Upon activation, your GPS data
will be transmitted to the GEOSAR satellite on the very
first If You Need Help Determining A GPS Compatibility, Or Would Like To Purchase A AeroFix And GPS System Together, Please Send Us An Email - We Are happy To help And Can provide In-depth Knowledgeable Assistance In Your Personal Outfitting. |
| GPS Interfacing And / Or Purchasing Assistance |
Casanova's Personal Outfitting
Assistance - Trusted Since 1930 If You Need Help Determining A GPS Compatibility, Or Would Like To Purchase A AeroFix And GPS System Together, Please Send Us An Email - We Are happy To help And Can provide In-depth Knowledgeable Assistance In Your Personal Outfitting. Email: Info @ CasanovasAdventures.com |
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Size: |
4.4 x 14.5 x 7.7 cm (1.74" x 5.71" x 3.03") |
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Weight: |
343 g (12 oz.) With Holster: 378 g (13.3 oz.) |
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Buoyant: |
Yes |
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Waterproof: |
Yes. Exceeds RTCM Standards - Factory Tested to 10 meters at room temperature. The Case And Antenna Are Waterproof. The Antenna Will Not Work In Water! It Will Work Above Water - Hold Antenna Out Of Water When Finding Yourself In Water! |
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Battery: |
2 Lithium Battery Packs With 2,500mAmp Hours @ -20°C 5 Year Replacement Life (11 Year Storage) |
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Battery Life: |
Operating Class I 24 hours
minimum @ -40°C (future accessory) Operating Class II 24 hours minimum @ -20°C Replacement Interval 5 years or after use in an emergency Batteries meet the UN Classification for Non-dangerous goods |
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Housing Material: |
High Impact, UV Resistant Plastic Composite |
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Storage Temp: |
Class I -50°C to +70°C (-58°F to +158°F) (future
accessory) |
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Operating Temp: |
Class I -40°C to +55°C (-40°F to +131°F) (future
accessory) |
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Activation: |
Manual |
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Operation: |
Lift Cover, Pull-Out Antenna, Hold Skyward, Press Two Buttons At The Same Time |
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Radiated Power: |
5 Watts ± 2dB (406 MHz) 50 mW ± 3dB (121.5 MHz) |
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Operational Life: |
In Excess Of 24 Hours @ -20ºC (-4º F) Longer In Warmer Ambient Temperatures |
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Externals: |
Holster; GPS Interface Cable With LED Connection Indicator Light |
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Certification: |
FCC Approved (Model:EPIRB-201); The AeroFix™ 406 GPS EPIRB meets the requirements of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 95 Subpart K , European R&TTE Directive |
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Warranty: |
5 Year ACR Manufacturer Warranty - Factory Registered Serial Numbers For Authenticity |
| ACR Manufacturing And Testing |
The Test Facility at ACR can reproduce some of the harshest environmental conditions known to man. This assures that the life saving devices can stand up to the rigors found in any environment on earth. With proper care and maintenance, your EPIRB will be in service for years to come. |
| Country UIN Coded |
The AeroFix Systems Leave The ACR Manufacturing Building
With A Serialized Code. A AeroFix System can be reprogrammed for nationality of registration by only an ACR authorized service center with documentation of registered ownership. |
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ACR AquaFix 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon w/GPS Interface
The ACR AquaFix Is A Emergency Life Saving Device To Be Used When All Else Fails!
Advances In EPIRB Technology Have Made Transmission, Location And Rescue Faster Than Ever Before. A EPIRB is a small transmitter that sends out a personalized emergency distress signal to your nearest rescue service. For pilots, boaters, hikers, campers, etc. a EPIRB is a highly effective and internationally recognized way to summon help. A EPIRB should be used only in situations of Grave and Imminent Danger or "Life Threatening Situations"; Terrorist Kidnapping.......
Transmits on 406 MHz via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system with your registered unique, digitally coded distress signal and 121.5 MHz (SAR homing frequency).
Smallest and most functional P-ELT available; can be easily carried in a pack or pocket; small enough to be worn by pilots, hikers, hunters, kayakers or any outdoor enthusiast.
Full functional self test of internal circuitry, battery power, 406 MHz transmission, and GPS acquisition (P/N 2799.4 only).
Flat, stainless steel antenna wraps compactly around the unit for easy stowage; and is ready for rapid deployment.
Floats to avoid loss if dropped in water, exceeds 1 meter (3.3ft) requirement, tested to 5 meters (16.5ft)
GPS interface (NMER 0183) allows you to download GPS coordinates prior to activation; once activated, your LAT/LON transmits on the first burst insuring your distress message reaches search and rescue near instantaneously.
Onboard GPS (PN 2799.4 only) acquires LAT/LON when the unit is activated, your LAT/LON are transmitted as soon as acquired providing rescue agencies with your exact position to within 100 meters (110 yards), within 3 minutes of satellite reception.
Removable holster provides functionality, style and protection for your P-ELT; allows for multiple mounting options to back packs, belts, webbing and life vests.
Battery Witness Seal Life ACR strongly recommends performing the self test on the
AquaFix™ 406 GPS on a monthly basis. If your P-EPIRB flashes an initial Red LED at the beginning of the Self Test, this indicates that your electronic witness has been broken and you have used more than 1 hour of battery life. While the PEPIRB will still operate normally in an emergency, ACR strongly recommends you have your battery replaced and the electronic witness reset to ensure that you will have 24 hours of battery power should you ever need to activate your unit in an emergency
AquaFix Integrated GPS-Receiver Interface In Action
Both Our International AquaFix 406 Models Are Equipped With A Sealed Optical GPS-Data Port! A Micro-Sized IR Sensor Molded Into The Housing Faceplate; Used To Connect Any NMEA-Standard Serial Cable Of A GPS-Device. The IR Port Isolates The TerraFix Electronics From Outside Electrical Damage For Higher Level Of Reliability!
A Special NMEA-To-Infrared Signal Interface Plus Fiber Optic Cable And Port Is All Intergraded Into A Special Cable Assembly And Required To Transfer NMEA Position Data To The Beacon's Output Rescue Signal.
Included - Systems Provided By Casanova's Includes The Cable At No Extra Charge!!
For Those Who Purchase For Price - Self-Served, You Will Need A GPS-Device With NMEA Output And The Special Factory-Made GPS Interface Cable Made For Your Specific Device!!!
(YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON YOUR CHOICES! - THIS IS NOT THE PLACE TO BE CHEAP! IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO PURCHASE THIS TECHNOLOGY, YOU CAN NOT AFFORD TO VENTURE INTO REMOTE LOCATIONS! )
DO NOT USE ANY HOMEMADE GPS INTERFACE CABLES!
FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO SEEK PROPER HELP AND ARE WILLING TO PAY THE FAIR MSRP PRICE, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE OUR VALUED SKILLED LABOR ASSISTANCE OUTFITTING YOURSELF WITH THIS TECHNOLOGY, AT NO EXTRA CHARGE!
Use
| 1) | Connect The PLB GPS-Interface-Cable To The GPS-IR Port | |
| 2) | Connect The GPS-Receiver's NMEA Serial Interface Cable To The PLB Cable | |
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ACR TIP: For 100% Dependable Contact, Find A Qualified-Professional And Have The Leads Soldered Together And Sealed. Cover And Seal The Soldered Connections And Exposed Wires With Liquid Electrician’s Tape; Then Slip A Section Of Heat-Shrink Tubing Over The Outside And Seal It In Place! |
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| CASANOVA'S TIP: If You Do Not Understand NMEA, Purchase This Technology With Our Full-Service Option And We Will Assist In You Outfitting Yourself With The Correct GPS Interface Assembly For Your GPS Device; If Available. |
Personal Holster - Standard Equipment
The AquaFix™ Models From Casanova's Are Equipment With A Deluxe ACR Personal Holster As Standard Equipment! Once Secured In The Holster, The AquaFix Can Be Anchored To The Registered User - Ready For Fast Antenna Deployment And Activation!
TIP: Anchor The System To Your Person In A Position Easy To Activate In Most Any Emergency Situation! - If You Pass Out, The Beacon Continues To Transmit The Current Location Of Your Body!
Stow When Not Needed
The AquaFix™ Models from Casanova's Come Standard With A Bulkhead Mounting Clip. ACR Recommend Mounting Place When The System And The User Are Safe And Readiness Of The System Is Not Needed!
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When Can It Be Used? Driving Lost In The Remote Northern Woods Of The U.S. At Night Lost, Run Out Of Fuel; Winter; Cold; Endangering Your Family And Yourself Of Death From Exposure? 2006 Climbing A Mountain In Winter In The United States And A Sudden Seasonal Storm Hits, You Find Yourself Lost And IN Danger Of Dieing From Exposure? 2006 Diving With A Charter Boat Operation On The Great Barrier Reef; Surfing And Not Finding The Dive Boat And Waiting For You! circa 2003 Diving With A Charter Boat Operation Off Bali, Surfing And Not Finding The Dive Boat And Waiting For You! Early 2000s Drift Diving In Phillip Bay, Surfing And Not Finding The Charter Boat There, Waiting And Finding Yourself Drifting Out To Open Ocean, Next Stop The South Pole And Dieing Of Exposure! 2005
All The Above Situations Are Very Real And All Unfortunately Happen! All People Died Except The Last Story - The Diver Was Luckily Found By Chance And Luck; And Recovered Outside Phillip Bay Australia! The Diver Would Have Died Adrift In The Open Ocean South Of Australia. All These Emergencies Could Have Ended In A Safe Return Of The Victims! Before This Technology Came Available For On-Person Use, Our Own Mr Casanova And Dive Buddies Almost Became A Victim Of A Phillip Bay Drift Diving Charter Incident - Like The One Above! Just A Few Years Before This One Happen In 2005! Don't Be A Victim Of Other's Neglect, Short Comings, Foolishness, Mistakes, Or Just Bad Luck! Be Responsible, For Yourself, Your Safety And Your Rescue! You Make The Ultimate Decision! |
WARNING
EACH SYSTEM HAS A FACTORY REGISTERED SERIAL NUMBER AND UNI ID CODE PROGRAMMED INTO THE ELECTRONICS AND MUST BE REGISTERED WITH THE GLOBAL RESCUE NETWORK TO BE USED.
STOLEN AND LOST SYSTEMS ARE RECORDED IN THE GLOBAL DATABASE AND TRACKED. SYSTEMS CAN BE IDENTIFIED AS STOLEN WHEN USED, REGISTERED, OR SENT IN FOR SERVICE!
THE PURCHASER OF A STOLEN OR LOST SYSTEM MAY FACE FINES, IMPRISONMENT, AND ULTIMATELY, LOSS OF ANY MONEY SPENT TO PURCHASE THE SYSTEM!
WHY BOTHER WITH ANYTHING LESS?
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