AS NZS 4280.2:2017 pdf free
AS NZS 4280.2:2017 pdf free.406 MHz satellite distress beacons
The PLB shall meet the following construction requirements:
(a) Manufacture shall be from suitable materials and the PLB shall be designed and constructed to ensure reliable operation when exposed to shock, vibration, magnetic influences, rain, thermal extremes and other environmental conditions likely to be encountered.
(b) Impact-resistant materials shall be used for its casing. All materials and finishes shall be resistant to deterioration from prolonged exposure to sunlight. The structural strength and integrity of all materials shall not be affected when subjected to long exposures at the extreme points of its storage temperatures.
(c) The electronic components of the PLB shall be protected to prevent malfunction under prolonged conditions of high humidity, extreme heat and cold, including condensation.
(d) The PLB casing shall be manufactured as a watertight unit, having a smooth exterior design with no sharp projections， including the antenna. The PLB shall have sufficient positive buoyancy to float in fresh water at all times. If the positive buoyancy depends on materials external to the watertight casing, such as a buoyancy collar or buoyancy jacket, this shall be permanently attached to the casing.
(e) The finish of the PLB casing and any carry pouch/buoyancy collar/buoyancy jacket shall be in a highly saturated orange or yellow colour.
A PLB shall be provided with registration cards and a user manual(s) containing advice and information from the appropriate national authority, general information on the COSPAS-SARSAT system, specific battery replacement advice and information on the use, care and maintenance of the PLB. In addition, the user manual(s) shall include advice on preventing inadvertent activation and the actions the user should take in the event this happens,including the need to inform the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC Australia) or the Rescue Co-ordination Centre New Zealand.(RCCNZ).
NOTE: Where possible, manufacturers should use graphics and text to convey this advice and information.AS NZS 4280.2 pdf free download.
