ACR AISLink MOB 2886

ACR AISLink MOB

Personal Man Overboard Beacon
Overboard situations can be a little less hair-raising with the Automatic Identification System (AIS) Man Overboard Beacon (MOB). The ACR AISLink MOB features integrated Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and GPS technology, so you can quickly reach out for help when you need it most. Unlike a personal locator beacon, which signals orbiting search and rescue satellites, ACR AISLink MOB sends an alert message within seconds to all local vessels with an AIS receiver and/or AIS-enabled plotter. Plus, the DSC alarm on your vessels VHF radio can also be signalled to make first responders aware of what's going on.

Seconds count in a man overboard situation. The ACR AISLink MOB automatically activates upon inflation of the lifejacket, sending an initial alert within 15 seconds to all AIS receivers and plotters in the vicinity. Both positioning and MOB emergency messages are transmitted alerting vessels up to 5 miles away from your emergency situation.

Even in moderate seas, it is alarming how quickly a visual sighting of a man overboard can be lost. The ACR AISLink MOBs integrated GPS quickly pinpoints a precise location and transmits this as part of the AIS alert message to all local AIS equipped vessels. The ACR AISLink MOB also has the ability to alert your crew to the emergency by activating the DSC alarm on your vessels VHF. All AIS receivers and AIS-enabled plotters within a 5-mile radius (dependent on conditions) are alerted, and an integrated high-intensity strobe light assists with accurate positioning even in low light conditions. Powerful lithium metal batteries provide 24+ hours of operational life, and the high-impact housing can withstand a drop to the water of 20m.
 
Compatibility
Note that most modern AIS plotters and DSC VHF units comply with the standards for receiving MOB transmissions. However, it is recommended that you check with your equipment manufacturer to ensure compatibility. DSC functionality may vary or be disabled entirely according to the regulations of individual countries.
 
ACR AISLink MOB Features and Benefits

• Dual alert via AIS and DSC
• Onboard GPS for exceptional location accuracy
• Simple life jacket integration
• Manual or Automatic Activation
• Alerts AIS-equipped vessels up to 5 miles (4.3 NM) away
• 24+ hours of operational life and 7 Year battery life
• Ultra-bright LED strobe light
• Rugged and Waterproof up to 10 meters

• Product Description: Personal AIS Man Overboard Beacon
• Product Number: 2886
• Activation Method: Manual or Automatic Activation
• Application: Coastal Cruising, Sailing, Offshore Recreational, Commercial Marine
• Battery Life: 7 Years from date of manufacture or after emergency use (24+ hours operational battery life)
• Waterproof: 10 Meters
• Weight: 0.2 lbs (92 g)
• Warranty: 5 years
• GPS Enabled: Yes
• Dimensions: 4.52 x 1.81 x 1.06 in. (115 x 46 x 27 mm)
• Strobe: LED Strobe
• Temperature Range Operational: -4°F to +131°F (-20°C to +55°C)
• Temperature Range Storage: -22°F to +158°F (-30°C to +70°C)
• Frequency: AIS channel 1- 161.975 MHz, AIS channel 2 - 162.025 MHz, DSC 156.525 MHz
• Transmit Power (EIRP): AIS: 1 Watt, DSC: 0.5 Watt
• Baud Rate: AIS: 9600 Baud, DSC: 1200 Baud
• AIS Messages: Message 1 (Position), Message 14 (MOB Status)
• AIS Repetition Interval: 8 messages/minute (message 14 sent twice every 4 minutes)
• DSC Messages: Individual Distress Relay (single call made on the press of the activation button, in regions where it is allowed)
• DSC Repetition Interval: Once every 5 minutes (Relay only)