DISABLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACR BEACONS
ACR EPIRBs and PLBs are manufactured in the USA and distributed throughout Australia.
WARNING
Lithium batteries are inherently dangerous if not completely discharged. A beacon that has reached its battery replacement date will still have charge in the battery.
Batteries should be handled carefully and not subjected to flame or cutting tools.
Be careful not to short circuit the battery terminals as rapid discharge of Lithium batteries can result in overheating of the batteries, rupture and even explosion.
406MHz EPIRBs
RLB27 Satellite 406 |
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ACR has discontinued the manufacture of the RLB27 but there are still likely to be a number of these beacons in use. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website. |
RLB32 Satellite 2 406 |
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The RLB32 Satellite 2 EPIRB replaces the RLB27 and is one of the more common ACR EPIRBs in use in Australia. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website. |
RLB33 Rapidfix 406 |
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The RLB33 Globalfix is the version of the RLB32 that can interface with a compatible, operating GPS receiver. The beacon stores the data and will incorporate the data in the emergency message transmitted over the Cospas-Sarsat system. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website. |
RLB35 Globalfix 406 |
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The RLB35 Globalfix 406 has an internal GPS. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website. |
406MHz PLBs
PLB 100 GyPSI 406 (GPS) |
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The manufacture of the 406MHz GyPSI PLB has been discontinued by ACR but there are still some in circulation. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the two screws at the bottom of the unit and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website.
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PLB 200/ PLB 201 Aquafix/Terrafix/Aerofix (GPS Capable) |
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The ACR PLB 200 and PLB 201 beacons are manufactured in three versions for each model: Aquafix; Terrafix; and Aerofix. The only difference is the colour of the beacon. The PLB 200 models have both an interface to a suitable, operating external GPS and its own internal GPS. The PLB 201 models only have the interface to a suitable, operating external GPS unit. The list of suitable external GPS units can be found in the operating manual supplied with the beacon. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website.
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PLB 300 Micr-O-Fix |
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The PLB 300 Micr-O-Fix is the latest PLB manufactured by ACR. To permanently disable the beacon, remove the four screws holding the unit together and unplug the battery. Dispose of the disabled beacon by placing it in the collection boxes available at any Battery World outlet or through collection at points advised on your local State marine safety authority Website. |
