HPL Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

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HPL Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon

HPL Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)

Previous tracking transmitters used by offshore oil workers have only transmitted signals on the 121.5 MHz (VHF) emergency wave band that only rescue helicopters and rescue boats could pick up. But now we have developed a transmitter that also utilizes the AIS network with GPS positioning. AIS signals are captured on AIS receivers aboard all modern helicopters and ships. Our system utilizes satellite networks as from both the US (GPS) and Russia (Glonass). The Glonass network better covers the Earth's northern hemisphere, ensuring precise positioning in, for example, the Barents Sea.

HPL Emergency Transmitter must be mounted in HPL Antenna Module. HPL Antenna Module is integrated into Hansen Protection's SeaAir suits.

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PLB: Prepared for integration of HPL-2 with antenna bracket on suit
Activation: Water activated
Emergency signalling/frequency: VHF 121,5 Mhz + AIS

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