Summary

The ARG 5410 MkII hand-held receiver provides accurate, independant checks of the correct operation of COSPAS/SARSAT distress beacons, such as EPIRB, ELT and PLB.

It can be connected directly through a suitable attenuator, or will recieve the radiated signal using it's own antenna. Radiated tests should be carried out using the beacons own self-test mode, if provided, or a screened room or enclosure, such as the Sartech FC2 or QRT-101.

The 5410 MkII comes complete with user friendly software, designed to guide the operator through the test procedures, 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 serial data output, data can be downloaded to a printer or PC.

ARG5410 MkII meets and exceeds the following IMO requirements for test equipment for annual testing and shore-based maintenance of EPIRBS:

  • SOLAS Chapter IV, paragraph 15.9
  • MSC Circular 1039
  • MSC Circular 1040

Product Features

  • New version of industry standard tester
  • Works with all beacons - radiated or 50ohm connection
  • Fully decodes all message protocols
  • Measures power and frequency at 406MHz
  • Measures power and gives audible indication of 121.5MHz homing signal
  • Stores and time tags 30 messages
  • Integral rechargeable battery
  • Integral serial output to PC or printer
  • Flash programmable memory allows easy user upgrades (free downloads from this website)
  • Optional PC software creates message database and prints test certificates for IMO annual maintenance and shore-based maintenance (MSC Circ. 1039/1040)
  • Comes complete with splash-proof padded carry case, universal mains charger, serial cable, user manual, and 2-year calibration certificate

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 Internal Rechargeable
Recharging Mains charger: 9V/1.5A (supplied as standard with UK, Euro and US plug formats; Australian format available on request)
Weight 544 grams
Dimensions 195×87×52mm
Antenna 148mm


Typical Message

**** SARTECH ARG5410 BEACON TESTER ****
***** 11:51:27  28 May 2004 ****
MESSAGE No.2
RECEIVED AT:    18:02:09  17 May 2004
FRAMING/STATUS: NORMAL OK
FREQUENCY:      406.0278 MHz  PASS
COUNTRY:        366 USA
30 HEX ID:      96EF6CAF893B7A0
                2C39BB70908014B
15 HEX ID:      2DDED95F1276F40
PROTOCOL:       NAT LOC
BEACON TYPE:    TEST +Int GPS
IDENTITY:       Ser # 111294
HOMING:         121.5MHz
OTHER INFO:
406MHz Power 102
121.5MHz Power 48

Long Mesg OK
Pos 36 57 44 N  122 0 8 W
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