Now discontinued and replaced with the ARG5410 MK.II.
Support and spares remain available, please contact Sartech for details.
Features
• Receives and decodes all types of COSPAS and SARSAT beacon signal.
• Audible indication of 121.5 MHz operation.
• Radiated signal or 50 ohm direct input option.
• Serial data output to printer or PC.
• Independent check of serial number and call sign.
• Measures 406MHz carrier frequency.
• Full pocket computer facilities, including diary, alarm, notebook and calculator.
• Easily updatable database of country codes.
• "Long message" and location protocols included.
The ARG 5410 hand-held receiver provides accurate, independent checks of the correct operation of COSPAS/SARSAT distress beacons, such as EPIRB, ELT or PLB.
It can be connected directly, through a suitable attenuator, or will receive the radiated signal using its own antenna. Radiated tests should be carried out using the beacon's own self-test mode, if provided, or a screened room or enclosure, such as the Sartech FC2 or QRT-101.
The ARG 5410 comes complete with user-friendly software, designed to guide the operator through the test proceedures, with received signals decoded into plain English.
Messages are time tagged and stored, and can be viewed on the internal LCD display. Alternatively, by using the optional interface (Printer Adaptor PA1), data can be downloaded to a printer or PC.
Works with any EPIRB
Sartech and ARG are independant companies and the ARG 5410 has been specifically designed to work with EPIRBs and ELTs from any manufacturer. It has become the de-facto industry standard EPIRB Tester.
Many Unique Features
SOLAS VI / 15.9 regulations require the measurement of EPIRB carrier frequency (406MHz); the ARG5410 provides this. It also gives an audible indication of 121.5 MHz homing transmissions and stores and time-tags messages for subsequent retrieval. Click here to download MSC Circular 1040 (Guidelines for annual maintenance of 406 EPIRBs).
Latest software (Version 1.15) can decode Positional data from GPS EPIRBs. If you have an earlier software version, contact Sartech for an upgrade.
Because messages are translated into plain English they are far easier and quicker to check accurately, and the unit has provision to decode the latest position indicating protocols. The ARG5410 is also easily upgradable for new country codes.
Tested and proven World-Wide
The ARG5410 has been proven with all types of EPIRB. Over 1000 units are already in use world-wide, and it is specified service equipment for many leading beacon suppliers including Alden, Artex, Caledonian Airborne, Litton/Guest, Lokata, McMurdo, MPR Teltech, Nova Marine and SERPE-IESM.
It is also specified service equipment for many ships' surveyors, classification societies and administrative authorities, including BT Ship Inspection, Marconi Marine, Broadgate, Canadian Coastguard, Australian Maritime Safety Agency and the New Zealand Department of Commerce.
It is now specified equipment for both civil and military ELT testing.
|
SPECIFICATIONS |
| RF input level |
+10dBm max |
| Sensitivity |
-13dBm typ.(use 30dB or 40dB attenuator for direct beacon connection) |
| Displayed frequency |
±500Hz(max) ±200Hz (typ) |
| Resolution |
100Hz |
| Antenna sensitivity |
100mV/m(nom) |
| Battery type |
9V Alkaline PP3 |
| Alternative |
9-12 V d.c. via 2.1mm power socket |
| Weight |
680 grams |
| Dimensions |
255×95×40mm |
| Antenna |
190mm | |
|
TYPICAL MESSAGE |
| Received at |
10:23 03JUN1996 NORMAL OK |
| Frequency |
406.0249MHz PASS |
| Country |
366 USA |
| Message |
FFFE2F56E681F7445FE009854700 |
| ID |
ADCD03EE88BFC01 |
| Protocol |
Serialised |
| Beacon |
EPIRB Manual Operation |
| Manufacturer |
15 |
| Sequence No |
2978 |
| Model |
2 |
| Production Run |
255 |
| Homing |
121.5MHz |
| BCH |
06151C Valid |
| Other Info |
None | |
