Personal Locator Beacon
500-30 Series
Key Features
- Robust, compact and light-weight.
- Multiple activation methods.
- Two-way Speech.
- Cospas-Sarsat 406 MHz beacon.
500-30 Series
Exceptional adaptability makes the 500-30 series a perfect fit for military applications including integration into critical equipment such as life rafts, life vests, flight jackets and ejection seats. Its unparalleled flexibility offers a tailor-made solution, meticulously crafted to meet the precise needs of the military whilst all housed within a compact and portable design.
FLEXIBLE DESIGN
The 500-30 series is designed to be flexible and can be configured to meet the specific needs of the end user. It can be activated manually or automatically and customised further with the following features:
- G-switch – For ejection seat
- Water switch – For life jackets and ejection seat
- Life vest antenna – For life jackets or flight suits
- Float – For ejection seat or helicopters
500-30 SeriesFeatures
- Robust, compact and light-weight
- Multiple activation methods
- Increased functionality
- Speech mode
- Transmission of 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz and 243MHz SAR frequencies
- GPS enabled
- User re-programmable
- Cospas-Sarsat approved
Accessories & InstallationsEjection Seats
- Remote Activation Cable
- Arm / Disarm Switch
- Plunger Switch
- Beacon Connector
- Approved by Martin Baker and ACES II ejection seats
Accessories & InstallationsLife Jackets
- Water Switch
- Life Vest Antenna
Accessories & InstallationsParachutes
- Lanyard Activation
- Arm / Disarm Switch
- Beacon Connector
Accessories & InstallationsFloat
- Float Antenna
- Float activation in water
Accessories & InstallationsAutomatic Portable ELT
- Fixed Aircraft Tray
- G-Switch & GNSS Receiver
- PLB to Antenna Module
- Aircraft ELT Antenna
COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT
Easy to carry with you wherever you go, it only weighs 430 grams and is small enough to fit in flight suit pockets. Furthermore, the unique integrated antenna is ready to go when you are.
DURABLE
Built to withstand harsh conditions thanks to our in-house engineering, manufacturing and testing process. It is MIL-STD-810G compliant, which means it can withstand extreme environments.
Weight:
0.95lbs (430g)
Dimensions:
4.98 x 2.76 x 1.30” (126.3 x 70 x 33mm)
Colour:
NATO Green or Yellow
Connectors:
1x SMB for additional antennas
1x Mulit-pin for accessories
C/S Tx:
406 MHz (Cospas-Sarsat) including GPS position
Homing Tx:
121.5 & 243.0 MHz (Homing)
GPS Rx:
72 Channels
2.5m Accuracy
Programming:
Cospas-Sarsat message
user programmable
Speech:
Push-To-Talk button
Two-way on 121.5 & 243.0 MHz
Operation:
24 hrs (406, 243, 121.5 MHz)
Additional 24 hrs (243, 121.5 MHz)
-4 to +131°F (operational at -40°F)
-20 to +55°C (operational at -40°C)
Antenna Options:
Integral tape antenna
Tri-Frequency
Trailing Tri-Frequency/GPS Antenna for Parachutes or Ejection Seats & life Jacket Tri-Frequency/GPS Antenna
Activation Options:
ON/OFF/TEST Switch
Martin-Baker Auto Activation Cradle
Remote Activation Cable
Water Switch and/or G-Switch
Butler Parachute ARM/OFF Switch & Lanyard
Waterproof:
33 ft (10 m)
Battery Pack:
Battery Part No.: A02461
Field replaceable every 5 years (or after activation)
Compliance:
The PLB is compliant with the following specifications:
Civil:
EUROCAE ED62A / RTCA DO-204A / EUROCAE ED14F / RTCA DO-160F / Cospas-Sarsat
Military:
NATO – STANAG 7007 / MIL STD 810G
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Want to know more about this versatile PLB?
The 500-30 series is designed to be flexible and can be configured to meet the specific needs of the end user. This adaptable PLB suits various installations including; life rafts, life vests, flight jackets and ejection seats. The sheer flexibility of this product’s capabilities, offers an almost bespoke service, dedicated to meeting your exact installation needs, in a compact and portable design.
