TB-520

Keeping You Safe and Sound.

The AMEC TB-520 is a Man Overboard Beacon using AIS technology. It greatly enhances the chance of MOB retrieval by alerting nearby vessels equipped with AIS.

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The AMEC TB-520 is a Man Overboard Beacon using AIS technology. It greatly enhances the chance of MOB retrieval by alerting nearby vessels equipped with AIS.

In emergency situations, the beacon can be activated either automatically by water sensor or manually and send out alert messages, GPS position information and a unique ID. Its high performance GPS receiver enables the beacon quickly obtaining GPS coordinates.

Built with state-of-the-art technology, TB-520 is small and lightweight, easy to use and totally reliable to keep your journey safe and sound.

 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
 IEC 60945  EN 303098- 1 V1.2.1
 IEC 61108-1 EN 303098- 2 V1.2.1
 GPS PERFORMANCE
 Receiving Channels   50
 Frequency          L1, 1575.42 MHz
 Tracking Sensitivity  (-)159 dBm
 Reacquisition (-)159 dBm
 Position Update Every minute
 Position Accuracy                            < 2.0 m SBAS
 < 2.5 m Autonomous  
 VHF PERFORMANCE
 Frequency       AIS 1, 161.975MHz; AIS 2, 162.025 MHz
 Data Rate 9,600bps
 Tx Power   2W (1W EIRP)
 Bandwidth     25 KHz
 Modulation GMSK
 Range    4nm typical with receiver antenna > 5m above sea level
 AIS Message Type Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG)
 Message 14 (MOB ACTIVE or MOB TEST)
 ENVIRONMENTAL
 Operating Temperature -20°C~55°C
 Storage Temperature  -30°C~70°C
 Waterproof IP68
 Immersion Depth (optional) 50m
 Compass Safe Distance 0.8m
 GENERAL/PHYSICAL
 Model No.  TB-520
 Size  129x52x40mm (L*W*D)
 Weight  170 g (main unit only)
 BATTERY
 Type  Primary Lithium (not rechargeable) 
 Operating Time 36 hours at -10°C, typical
 Storage (battery life)  5 years, replacement due after emergency use
 ACTIVATION METHOD
 Manual activating or automatic activating with water sensor by immersion
Brochure
Products NameDescriptionLast Update
TB-520AIS Man Overboard Beacon TB-520 product brochure V2.32016/04/01
TB-520Declaration of EU Conformity for TB-5202014/12/31
Manual
Products NameDescriptionLast Update
TB-520TB-520 User Guide v1.12016/04/01
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