BT100

BT100

BT100

Product catalog summary
Overview: The BT100 series by WS Technologies Inc. is a compact and versatile beacon tester designed for testing EPIRBs, PLBs, and ELTs. It is widely used by manufacturers for production line testing and meets IMO's Shore-Based Maintenance requirements.
Key Features:
  • Intuitive software interface.
  • Receives all Cospas-Sarsat frequency channels and protocols.
  • Measures RF parameters and modulation details.
  • Graphic measurements for power, phase modulation, and in-band spectrum.
  • Internal antenna with a range of up to 15 meters.
  • Capability to add text or audio comments to measurements.
  • Stores hundreds of measurements and produces printable test reports.
  • Recommended calibration cycle of two years.
Specifications:
  • 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz/243 MHz frequency measurements with high accuracy.
  • Various models available with different measurement capabilities (BT100A, BT100S, BT100AV).
  • RF input and reference input cables included.
  • Operating temperature range from 0°C to +50°C.
  • Dimensions vary based on model and configuration.
Additional Information:
  • Exceeds IMO MSC/Circ. 1039 and MSC/Circ. 1040 requirements.
  • Developed and manufactured in Canada with support from Transport Canada.
  • Two main models: BT100A for 121.5 MHz and 406 MHz, BT100S for 406 MHz frequency stability.
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Catalog excerpts

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testing are operating properly! Whether you are testing EPIRBs for IMO’s Shore-Based Maintenance requirements or verifying the coding on PLBs, the BT100 is the perfect tool. This tester packs a whole lot of measurement capability into a very small package. Use this instrument for all of your Beacon testing needs ... even for troubleshooting! In fact, the majority of beacon manufacturers are using this instrument on their production lines! The BT100 series works on all existing 406 EPIRBs, all 406 PLB’s, and all ELT’s ... also measures any 121.5 MHz equipment! FEATURES INCLUDE • easy to use software ... very intuitive! • receives all Cospas-Sarsat frequency channels and protocols (EPIRBs, PLBs, and ELTs,) • measures all RF parameters and modulation details • powerful 406 MHz graphic measurements for power, phase modulation and in-band spectrum • internal antenna receives 406 burst from very close to15 meters away, or connect directly - no attenuator needed • add text comments or audio comments to each measurement • user-defined cable loss factor • simple or detailed measurement mode • easy to use file system • store hundreds of measurements • produces printable Test Report • includes detailed calibration data with each Certificate of Calibration • recommended 2 year calibration cycle • currently in use throughout the world • outstanding customer support -1.11 +1.12 rads | Symmetry 0.4% Rise Time 188 uS | Fall Time 178 uS Power Rise Time: < 5 ms Power at Marker: 36.6 dBm Exceeds IMO MSC/Circ. 1039 and MSC/Circ. 1040 requirements. Discover the power of the this tester for yourself ... try the online interactive demo at www.wst-inc.ca

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* User must supply a stable 10MHz Reference Signal Specifications subject to change without notice.

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