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ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Personal Locator Beacon – GPS PLB
The ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Personal Locator Beacon (PLB-410) is a compact, buoyant 406MHz GPS personal locator beacon designed for boating, sailing, fishing, kayaking, tramping, hunting and remote outdoor activities.
Featuring Return Link Service (RLS), GPS and Galileo GNSS positioning, built-in buoyancy and visible and infrared strobes, the ResQLink 410 RLS provides a powerful emergency signalling solution for people travelling on the water or into remote areas of New Zealand.
When activated in a life-threatening emergency, the beacon transmits a 406MHz distress signal through the international Cospas-Sarsat satellite search and rescue system, together with location information from its integrated GNSS receiver.
A major advantage of the ResQLink 410 RLS is Return Link Service. Where RLS is supported, the beacon can provide confirmation that your distress message has been received and your location detected by the satellite system.
The ACR ResQLink 410 RLS requires no subscription for standard PLB emergency functionality and is approved for use in New Zealand.
Available in New Zealand from Barton Marine NZ, supplying marine safety equipment, PLBs, EPIRBs and boating equipment to Kiwi boaties and outdoor adventurers.
Key Features
- ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Personal Locator Beacon
- Model: PLB-410
- Product number: 2931
- 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat emergency beacon
- Return Link Service (RLS)
- GPS and Galileo GNSS positioning
- MEOSAR compatible
- Built-in buoyancy
- Visible LED strobe
- Infrared strobe
- Worldwide standard PLB coverage
- Manual activation
- No subscription required for standard emergency functionality
- Compact and lightweight design
- 24+ hour operational life
- 5-year battery replacement interval
- Multifunction clip system included
- Rugged waterproof construction
- Approved for New Zealand use
What is Return Link Service (RLS)?
Return Link Service, or RLS, provides confirmation to the PLB user that their emergency distress message has been received and their location detected.
Traditional personal locator beacons transmit an emergency signal but cannot tell the person carrying the beacon whether the distress message has successfully reached the satellite rescue system.
The ACR ResQLink 410 RLS can receive a confirmation signal through the Galileo satellite system where RLS functionality is supported.
This provides valuable reassurance during an emergency.
RLS does not provide two-way messaging and does not mean rescuers have already reached you. It confirms that the distress message has been received and the beacon’s location detected by the system.
How Does the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Work?
In a genuine life-threatening emergency:
- Deploy the PLB antenna.
- Position the beacon above the water with the antenna pointing towards the sky.
- Manually activate the beacon.
- The PLB transmits its encoded 406MHz distress signal.
- GPS and Galileo GNSS determine the beacon’s location.
- The Cospas-Sarsat satellite system routes the emergency information through the appropriate Search and Rescue network.
- Where RLS is supported, a confirmation signal can be returned to the beacon indicating that the distress alert has been received and the location detected.
The beacon must be above the surface of the water with its antenna pointing skyward to operate correctly.
ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Specifications
Model: PLB-410
Product Number: 2931
Beacon Type: 406MHz Personal Locator Beacon
Activation: Manual
Positioning: GPS + Galileo GNSS
Return Link Service: Yes
MEOSAR Compatible: Yes
Buoyant: Yes
Weight: 148g
Dimensions: 11.48 × 5.16 × 3.78cm
Operational Life: 24+ hours
Battery: LiMnO₂ lithium battery
Battery Replacement: After 5 years or after emergency use, whichever occurs first
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature: -30°C to +70°C
Waterproof: 5m for 1 hour / 10m for 10 minutes
Strobe: Visible and infrared
Warranty: 5 years
Subscription: None required for standard PLB emergency functionality
New Zealand Approved: Yes
Who is the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Best For?
The ResQLink 410 RLS is suitable for anyone who may travel beyond reliable mobile phone coverage, including:
- Boaties
- Yachties and sailors
- Recreational fishermen
- Kayakers and paddleboarders
- Trampers and hikers
- Hunters
- 4WD and off-road users
- Remote workers
- Outdoor adventurers
Its compact size and 148g weight make it particularly suitable as a personal emergency beacon that can be carried on your person rather than left aboard a boat or vehicle.
PLB vs EPIRB – What’s the Difference?
A PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) such as the ResQLink 410 RLS is designed to be carried by an individual and manually activated during an emergency.
An EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) is primarily associated with a vessel and is generally larger.
For sailors, fishermen and boaties, carrying a PLB on your person can provide an additional layer of emergency preparedness, particularly if you become separated from your vessel.
Does the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Require a Subscription?
No. The standard 406MHz Cospas-Sarsat emergency functionality of the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS does not require an ongoing subscription.
This makes a PLB different from many satellite communication and tracking devices that rely on paid service plans.
Is the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Waterproof and Buoyant?
Yes. The ResQLink 410 RLS has built-in buoyancy and is waterproof to 5 metres for 1 hour or 10 metres for 10 minutes.
Although it floats and is waterproof, the PLB must be positioned above the water with the antenna pointing towards the sky when operating.
Does the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Have GPS?
Yes. The ACR ResQLink 410 RLS uses a multi-constellation receiver incorporating GPS and Galileo GNSS to determine its location for transmission with the emergency distress alert.
Does the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS Have AIS?
No. The ResQLink 410 RLS is a 406MHz satellite PLB with RLS functionality, but it does not incorporate an AIS Man Overboard transmitter.
Boaties wanting both 406MHz satellite distress alerting and local AIS MOB alerting should consider an AIS-equipped PLB such as the ACR ResQLink AIS PLB-450.
Why Buy the ACR ResQLink 410 RLS from Barton Marine NZ?
Barton Marine NZ is a Kiwi family-owned marine supplier providing boating, sailing, fishing and marine safety equipment to customers throughout New Zealand.
Buying your ACR ResQLink 410 RLS from Barton Marine NZ gives you access to a New Zealand marine retailer with extensive experience supplying safety equipment to Kiwi boaties.
