ACR GlobalFix V5 Category I AIS GPS EPIRB with Return Link Service & Mobile App, Automatic Release (2851)

The ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS Category 1 EPIRB is a 406 MHz satellite distress beacon engineered for offshore emergency preparedness. It combines multi-constellation GNSS positioning, Return Link Service (RLS) confirmation, smartphone-accessible NFC diagnostics and visible/infrared strobes with a automatic hydrostatic float-free bracket. The V5 also broadcasts an AIS locating signal to compatible equipment on nearby vessels.

Key Features & Benefits

• Global Satellite Alerting: 406 MHz Cospas-Sarsat distress transmission with GNSS location data.
• Return Link Service: RLS-capable acknowledgment indication when a supported satellite system returns confirmation of message receipt.
• AIS Local Alerting: Broadcasts an AIS man-overboard-style location message to nearby compatible AIS receivers.
• NFC Mobile Diagnostics: Read supported beacon information using a compatible smartphone and the ACR app; a phone is not needed to send an emergency alert.
• Dual-Technology Strobes: Visible white and infrared strobes assist rescuers in low light.
• Satellite and Local Homing: 121.5 MHz homing transmitter helps rescue personnel close in on the beacon.
• Bracket Deployment: Hydrostatic automatic float-free release when the vessel sinks, with manual release available.

Technical Specifications

• Beacon platform: RLB-44
• Bracket classification: Category 1
• 406 MHz distress transmission: 406 MHz satellite distress channel
• 121.5 MHz homing: Integrated
• GNSS receiver: 72-channel GPS, Galileo and GLONASS
• AIS transmission: Yes
• Return Link Service: Yes
• NFC / mobile app: Yes
• Strobe: Visible white and infrared
• Battery chemistry: Lithium iron disulfide (Li/FeS2)
• Battery replacement: 10 years from manufacture or after emergency activation
• Minimum operating life: 48 hours at -20°C (-4°F)
• Waterproof: 10 m (33 ft) for 5 minutes
• Buoyancy: Floats
• Beacon dimensions with extended antenna: 18.5 x 4.3 x 4.36 in (470 x 109 x 111 mm)
• Beacon weight: 1.78 lb (810 g)
• Operating temperature: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to +131°F)
• Storage temperature: -30°C to +70°C (-22°F to +158°F)
• Programming: USA programmed

Compatibility

Category I auto-release bracket is intended for suitable vessel installations; verify applicable EPIRB carriage and float-free requirements. This is a complete beacon and bracket configuration for the US registration system. AIS reception requires separate AIS-capable equipment.

Installation & Setup

Mount the bracket in accordance with ACR instructions and applicable marine safety requirements. Register the EPIRB with the appropriate national beacon registry, verify the programmed country, perform the prescribed self-test and observe the battery service date. NFC inspection is not a substitute for EPIRB registration or routine testing.

Warranty

5-Year Limited Warranty

What's in the Box

• ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB
• Category 1 automatic float-free mounting bracket
• EPIRB bracket mounting hardware
• Hydrostatic release unit (installed with Category I bracket)