JOTRON Tron SA20 PLB Radar Transponder with Bulkhead Bracket User Manual
- June 14, 2024
- JOTRON
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JOTRON Tron SA20 PLB Radar Transponder with Bulkhead Bracket
Product Information
The Tron SA20 PLB is a personal locator beacon with global emergency alert coverage. It can be used in worldwide offshore(maritime) and onshore (land- based) applications. This PLB has a rugged and compact design, making it one of the smallest 406MHz lifesaving devices on the market. The Tron SA20 PLB is a 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat-approved personal emergency device that is developed and designed by the latest PLB standards. It features Return Link Service (RLS)feedback, which confirms that your distress signal is successfully received and your location is determined. Integrated Communication (NFC) allows for easy status readout by using a smartphone.
Technical Specifications
- C/S: 406 MHz, 121.5 MHz homing RLS GNSS MEOSAR LED and IR-LEDNFC
- Activation: Battery
- Operating time: 12 years total battery lifetime from date of manufacture
- Temperature range: Not specified
- Weight: Not specified
- Certification: Approved according to Category 2, but floats if dropped into water
- Warranty: The Tron SA20 PLB is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years
- Buoyancy: Floats if dropped into water
Contents
- Personal locator beacon
- Signal mirror
- Neckband with whistle
- Soft carrying pouch
- Quick guide
Optional accessory:
- Hard top carrying pouch
Product Usage Instructions
Activation
To activate the Tron SA20 PLB, follow these steps:
- Ensure the battery is properly installed.
- Press and hold the activation button for 3 seconds.
- The PLB will emit a confirmation signal to indicate successful activation.
Emergency Alert
In case of an emergency, use the Tron SA20 PLB as follows:
- Activate the PLB as described in the previous section.
- The PLB will transmit a distress signal on the 406MHz frequency.
- Wait for Return Link Service (RLS) feedback to confirm successful reception and location determination.
Near-Field Communication (NFC)
To use the Near-Field Communication (NFC) feature for status readout,
follow these steps:
- Ensure your smartphone has NFC capabilities.
- Enable NFC on your smartphone.
- Hold your smartphone close to the Tron SA20 PLB.
- Your smartphone will display the status information of the.
FEATURE
- 10-year battery lifetime
- 406/121.5 MHz
- Return Link Service (RLS)
- GNSS and MEOSAR
- LED and IR-LED flash
- NFC, mobile APP connectivity
INFORMATION
- Tron SA20 PLB is a personal locator beacon with global emergency alert coverage
- This PLB can be used in worldwide offshore (maritime) and onshore (land-based)applications. Tron SA20 PLB has a rugged and compact design and is one of the smallest 406MHz lifesaving devices on the market.
- Return Link Service (RLS) feedback confirms that your distress signal is successfully received and your location is determined.
- Integrated Near-Field Communication (NFC) for easy status readout by use of a smartphone.
- Tron SA20 PLB is a 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat-approved personal emergency device that is developed and designed by the latest PLB standards.
Technical specifications
- C/S 406 MHz: Approved according to Cospas-Sarsat
- 121.5 MHz homing: VHF/AM frequency for homing/location purposes
- RLS: Return Link System through Galileo GNSS
- GNSS: Supports GPS, Galileo, and GLONASS
- MEOSAR: Enhanced detection capability for faster rescue
- LED and IR-LED: Visual and infrared light for location assistance
- NFC: Near-field communication for status readout by use of a smartphone
- Activation: One-hand activation
- Battery: 10-year lifetime
- Operating time: More than 24 hours
- Temperature range:
- Operating: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
- Storage: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
- Weight: 150 g (PLB only)
- Certification: FCC (RTCM 11010.4), European RED, CE
- Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
- Buoyancy: Category 2
FAQ
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Q: What is the battery lifetime of the Tron SA20 PLB?
A: The Tron SA20 PLB has a total battery lifetime of 12 years from the date of manufacture. -
Q: Is the Tron SA20 PLB waterproof?
A: While the Tron SA20 PLB is not specified to be waterproof, it is designed to float if dropped into water. -
Q: What is the warranty period for the Tron SA20 PLB?
A: The Tron SA20 PLB is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years.
12-year total battery lifetime from the date of manufacture.
The Tron SA20 PLB is warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for 5-year.
Approved according to Category 2, but floats if dropped into water.v. 0 Aug-23
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