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AMEC Plomo 500 SART

AMEC Plomo 500 SART, amec

The AMEC Plomo 500 is a floating AIS Search and Rescue Transponder with a 96-hour minimum battery life and IEC 61097-14 certification.

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AMEC
Category
Marine
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Specifications

Applicable StandardsIEC 61097-14 Ed. 1: 2010; IEC 60945 Ed. 4: 2002 incl. Corr. 1 (2008); ITU–R M.1371-5: 2014; IMO Resolution MSC.246(83)
VHF Operating FrequencyAIS 1, 161.975MHz; AIS 2, 162.025MHz
VHF Data Rate9,600bps
VHF Bandwidth25 KHz
VHF Power Output1W EIRP
AIS Message TypeMessage 1, Message 14
VHF ModulationGMSK
VHF AntennaIntegrated by PCB
GPS Receiving Channels72 channels
GPS Acquisition Sensitivity(-)159 dBm
GPS Tracking Sensitivity(-)159 dBm
GPS Position Accuracy< 2.5 m Autonomous & SBAS
Battery TypePrimary Lithium (not rechargeable)
Battery Operating Life96 hours minimum
Battery Storage6 years
Battery ServiceReplaceable
Carry & MountingWall Mount; Carry Bag
Operating Temperature-20°C~55°C
Storage Temperature-30°C~70°C
WaterproofImmersion to 10m
BuoyancyFloats
Exterior FinishHighly Visible Yellow
Compass Safe DistanceStandard Magnetic – 0.60 m; Steering Magnetic - 0.40 m
Max Diameter (Main Body)70 mm (2.76 inch)
Length (Main Body)300 mm (11.81 inch)
Weight (Main Body)283 g (Battery included)
Length (Pole)1050 mm (41.34 inch) (Extended)
Weight (Pole)300 g
Weight (Storage Package)1.08 kg

Overview

About this product

The AMEC Plomo 500 is an AIS Search and Rescue Transponder (SART) that transmits Message 1 and Message 14 AIS alerts at 1W EIRP on the AIS 1 and AIS 2 frequencies, paired with a 72-channel GPS receiver accurate to better than 2.5m. Its highly visible yellow housing floats, is rated for immersion to 10m, and extends to a 1050mm pole for maximum visibility, while the replaceable primary lithium battery provides a minimum of 96 hours of operating life and a 6-year storage life. Complete with a carry bag and wall mount, the unit weighs 283g on its own and 1.08kg in its full storage package, and meets IEC 61097-14, IEC 60945 and ITU-R M.1371-5 standards along with IMO Resolution MSC.246(83).

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Is the AMEC Plomo 500 SART waterproof and does it float?

It is rated for immersion to 10 m and is buoyant (floats), with a highly visible yellow exterior finish.

How long does the Plomo 500's battery last?

The primary lithium (non-rechargeable) battery provides a minimum operating life of 96 hours and a storage life of 6 years, and it is replaceable.

How accurate is the Plomo 500's GPS position?

Position accuracy is better than 2.5 m, both in autonomous and SBAS-augmented modes.

What standards does the Plomo 500 SART comply with?

It meets IEC 61097-14 Ed. 1:2010, ITU-R M.1371-5:2014 and IMO Resolution MSC.246(83).

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