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.
SKU Part Number：AMEC-TB520-020
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.
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locating. |
indications. |
 Compatible with AIS equipments, e.g. chartplotters. |
 Typical 36 hours operating time. |
 Support automatic (water sensor) or manual activation. |
 5 year battery life. |
 Small and lightweight design for easy lifejacket fitting. |
 IP68 waterproof and 50m immersion depth. |
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APPLICABLE STANDARDS |
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IEC 60945 |
EN 303098- V2.2.1 |
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IEC 61108-1 |
IEC 62368-1 |
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EN 50383: 2010 |
EN 62311: 2008 |
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EN 50385: 2002 |
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GPS PERFORMANCE |
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Receiving Channels |
72 channels |
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Frequency |
L1, 1575.42 MHz |
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Tracking Sensitivity |
(-)163 dBm |
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Reacquisition |
(-)159 dBm |
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Position Update |
Every minute |
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Position Accuracy |
＜ 2.0 m SBAS ＜ 2.5 m Autonomous |
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VHF PERFORMANCE |
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Frequency |
AIS 1, 161.975MHz; AIS 2, 162.025 MHz |
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Data Rate |
9,600bps |
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Tx Power |
2W (1W EIRP) |
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Bandwidth |
25 KHz |
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Modulation |
GMSK |
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Range |
4nm typical with receiver antenna > 5m above sea level |
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AIS Message Type |
Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG) Message 14 (MOB ACTIVE or MOB TEST) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Operating Temperature |
-20°C~55°C |
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Storage Temperature |
-30°C~70°C |
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Waterproof |
IP68 |
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Immersion Depth (optional) |
50m |
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Compass Safe Distance |
0.8m |
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GENERAL/PHYSICAL |
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Model No. |
TB-520 |
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Size |
129x52x40mm (L*W*D) |
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Weight |
160 g (main unit only) |
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BATTERY |
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Type |
Primary Lithium (not rechargeable) |
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Operating Time |
36 hours at -10°C, typical |
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Storage (battery life) |
5 years, replacement due after emergency use |
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ACTIVATION METHOD |
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Manual activating or automatic activating with water sensor by immersion |
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Q1.How do I optimize TB-520 transmission range?
Q2.Why TB-520 does not transmit when the water sensor comes in contact with water?
Q3.Why TB-520 does not transmit after battery replacement?
Q4.How to tell that TB-520 battery is charged or that the message was transmitted successfully?
| DESCRIPTION | UPDATE |
| Declaration of EU Conformity for TB-520 | 2021/10/04 |
| AIS Man Overboard Beacon TB-520 product brochure V2.7 | 2020/09/03 |
| TB-520 User Guide v1.6 | 2020/09/03 |
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