AS/NZS 4280.1:2003

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406 MHz satellite distress beacons – Marine emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) (IEC 61097-2:2002, MOD)

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AS	2003-11-07	61

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Description

Provides manufacturers, suppliers and testing facilities of 406 MHz satellite distress beacons with the minimum radiofrequency and environmental requirements and associated test methods to enable design and confirmation of compliance with Australia and New Zealand radio frequency spectrum and maritime regulatory requirements.

Scope

This part of IEC 61097 specifies the minimum performance requirements, technical characteristics and type-testing requirements of the satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacon used in the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system (satellite EPIRB), as required by Regulation IV/7.1.6 of the 1988 amendments to the 1974 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), and which is associated with IEC 60945 (General requirements). When a requirement in this standard is different from IEC 60945, the requirement in this standard shall take precedence.
This standard also includes minimum performance standards for a manually activated satellite EPIRB without float-free release mechanism (see annex C).
This standard incorporates the performance standards of IMO Resolutions A.810(19)
Performance Standards for float-free satellite emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) operating on 406 MHz and A.662(16) Performance Standards for float-free release and activation arrangements for emergency radio equipment, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations as well as the technical characteristics for such transmitters contained in Recommendation ITU-R M.633 (as amended), and takes account of the general requirements contained in IMO Resolution A.694(17).
All texts of this standard, whose wording is identical to that in the IMO SOLAS Convention 1974 as amended in 1988 and Resolutions A.658(16), A.662(16), A.689(17), A.694(17), A.696(17), A.702(17) and A.810(19)and Recommendation ITU-R M.633 (as amended) will be printed in italics and the Resolution/Recommendation and paragraph number indicated between brackets.
NOTE 1 Classes of satellite EPIRB's considered in this document are:
– Class 1: Float-free (–40°C to 55°C). The float-free release mechanism (A.662(16)) should be capable of operating throughout the temperature range of –40°C to 65°C.
This class is not required by IMO Resolutions but may be applied at the discretion of each Administration.
– Class 2: Float-free (–20°C to 55°C). The float-free release mechanism (A.662(16)) should be capable of operating throughout the temperature range of –30°C to 65°C.
– Class 3: Manually activated, non float free (-20°C to 55°C). Primarily intended for use by NON-SOLAS vessels.
NOTE 2 Non-float-free, manually activated satellite EPIRB's in all classes are considered in annex C.
NOTE 3 All classes shall include a 121,5 MHz homing device, described in annex D.
User experience of COSPAS-SARSAT EPIRB operation leading to some clarification of IMO performance standards, and providing some useful information for satellite EPIRB users is included in annex E.

Additional information

Published Code	AS
Published By	Australia Standards
Publication Date	2003-11-07
Pages Count	61
Language	English
Edition	2
File Size	716.8 KB
ISBN	0733755208
ICS Codes	13.320 - Alarm and warning systems 33.060.30 - Radio relay and fixed satellite communications systems

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