WamBlee is an Italian company specialized in the design and manufacture of electronicsafety/search-and-rescue devices, Personal Locator Beacons, for the nautical andaeronautical fields. We can provide all types in ATEX version when requested.
WamBlee PLB Personal Locator Beacon with AIS
W400 121.5MHz
The W400 emits a radio signal at the international distress frequency of 121.5MHz, which can be received by any alerted SAR unit. This PLB is extremely easy to use thanks to its ergonomic design and shape of its controls. it can be easily activated even if the user is wearing gloves and/or protective gear.
MORE DETAILED INFORMATION
The new W400 “RESCUE-ME” is a compact personal safety device, designed to guarantee the safety of each member of a vessel’s crew.
It applies easily to an inflatable lifejacket through the removable bracket or by using a textile hook.
Should the wearer fall into the sea, the W400 starts working automatically thanks to the sea sensors situated on the rear of the device, and it transmits a radio signal that can be used to locate the shipwrecked person.
The W400 is fitted with an activation/deactivation knob and a safety lock to avoid the device being accidentally activated, as well as a high-performance light signal (LED) to aid localization of the person in conditions of poor visibility, and a large Test or Manual Activation pushbutton.
When the activation knob is in the OFF position, pressing the button activates the TEST procedure used to check that the device is working properly, and to control the level of the batteries. With the activation knob in the ARMED position, press on the pushbutton to immediately send out the alarm signal.
The W400 emits a radio signal at the international distress frequency of 121.5 MHz, which can be received by the W402 on-board receiver, and by any alerted SAR units. The batteries supplied with the device (three LiMnO₂ 3-volt batteries) have a guaranteed life of 2 years (in normal weather conditions) and can be replaced directly by the user.
The W400 is an extremely easy-to-use device, and thanks to its ergonomic design and the shape of its controls, it can be easily activated even when the user is wearing gloves and/or protective gear.
Specifications
- Light, compact and easy to wear
- Simple to use
- Manual and automatic activation
- Emission frequency: 121.5 MHz
- Flexible antenna
- ATEX II 3G Ex ic IIB T4 Gc
Technical Specifications
- Emission frequency: 121.5 MHz
- Test frequency: 121.5 MHz
- Emission power: +20 dBm typical, +17 dBm minimum, < -46 dBm during test procedure
- Modulation: A3X
- Modulation tone: Dropping from 1500 to 400 Hz, twice per second
- Message type: Homing beep as per technical regulations
- Antenna: Flexible whip antenna with silicon-rubber protective sheath
- Light signalling: 1 diode LED high-performance white light, 70 ms flash repeated 20 times per minute
- Light level: > 0.8 candlepower perpendicularly
- Working temperature: From -20°C to +55°C
- Storage temperature: From -30°C to +70°C
- Activation: Both automatic and manual
- Power supply: 3 primary LiMnO₂ / 3V AA batteries (3 × 3V)
- Battery life: Replace every 5 years*
- Operations and controls: Automatic operation with water sensors, manual activation, TEST function
- Duration of operation (once activated): At least 24 hours
- Size: 125 × 65 × 25 mm (L × W × H)
- Weight: 200 g
- Certifications: CE (Directive RED), FCC, and IC certified
- Guarantee: 2 years worldwide*
- Alarm receiver: W402 (Receiver), sold separately
- Available in ATEX version
