NSS-PLB 06
NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE SECRETARIAT PERFORMANCE STANDARD
FOR 406 MHZ PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON (PLB)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Scope
• 1.2 Purpose and Intended Use
• 1.3 Applicable Specifications and Regulations
• 1.3.1 Industry Canada
• 1.3.2 National Search and Rescue Secretariat and COSPAS-SARSAT Program Documents
• 1.3.3 Other
• 1.4 Type Approval
• 1.5 Interpretation of this Document

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2.1 COSPAS-SARSAT Type Approval Requirements
• 2.2 Industry Canada Radio Standard Requirements
• 2.3 Electrical Performance Requirements
• 2.4 Operational Requirements
• 2.4.1 Activation and Deactivation
• 2.4.2 Controls and Indicators
• 2.4.3 Built-in Test
• 2.4.4 Power Source
• 2.5 Mechanical Requirements
• 2.5.1 General Construction
• 2.5.2 Exterior Finish
• 2.5.3 Labelling
• 2.5.4 Buoyancy
• 2.6 Environmental Requirements
• 2.6.1 Temperature
• 2.6.2 Humidity
• 2.6.3 Vibration
• 2.6.4 Drop
• 2.6.5 Submersion
• 2.6.6 Reduced Pressure

3.0 DOCUMENTATION

4.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS

• 4.1 COSPAS-SARSAT Requirements
• 4.2 Industry Canada (IC) Requirements
• 4.3 Battery Life Test
• 4.3.1 Procedures
• 4.3.2 Power
• 4.4 Environmental
• 4.5 Minimum Radiated Power
• 4.6 Satellite Reception

5.0 QUALITY CONTROL

• 5.1 General
• 5.2 Manufacturer's Obligation

APPENDIX A - ENVIRONMENTAL TEST PROCEDURES

APPENDIX B - RADIATION TEST PROCEDURES

APPENDIX C - PLB MESSAGE CODING