BT100 series

Make sure the EPIRBs you are testing are operating properly!
Don’t just decode the beacon  ... analyze it!

Model Descriptions

BT100A
406 MHz and 121.5 MHz measurements

BT100S
406 MHz and 121.5 MHz measurements, plus 406 MHz frequency stability

The BT100 series is a complete measurement solution. Measures all Cospas-Sarsat frequency channels and decodes all Cospas-Sarsat protocols. Measures 406 MHz parameters, 121.5 MHz parameters, along with graphic displays of the 406 MHz power during the burst, the 406 MHz phase modulation, and the in-band 406 MHz frequency spectrum. The internal TCXO allows for a frequency measurement accuracy of ± 100 Hz, or connect an external 10 MHz reference for a very accurate frequency measurement. Let the internal antenna receive the transmitting beacon signal from very close, to a distance greater than 10 metres, or use the direct coax input connection to measure 5W directly from the beacon (no attenuator required!). Automatically saves all measurements in an easy-to-use file system. Creates an html file for printing a Test Report via desktop/network using the ActivesyncTM cable, or memory card. The user can add text notes or audio comments to the measurement.

The PDA is included! Features include the Windows Mobile operating system loaded with popular software including Pocket WordTM, Pocket ExcelTM, Pocket OutlookTM, Pocket Internet ExplorerTM, Windows Media PlayerTM, MessengerTM and many others. View the results with the sunlight readable, backlit, colour, touchscreen display – use your finger

The beacon industry is demanding higher quality from 406 beacons and is implementing more thorough periodic testing. Beacon Testers that only decode the 406 message are not suitable to meet the increasing demands from the industry to ensure the beacons are indeed operating properly. The BT100A provides thorough beacon measurement capabilities at an affordable price!

The BT100S adds the ability to measure 406 MHz frequency stability In addition to measuring all of the detailed parameters that the BT100A measures, the BT100S PDA screen displays Burst Count, Average Repetition Period, Frequency, Nominal Frequency, Short Term Stability, Medium Term – Mean Slope, Medium Term – Residual Frequency, and the user-determined test duration. The PDA screen is updated at every burst so you can monitor the progress of the test. In addition, a delimited text file is created for each measurement set, with details of each burst including Time & Date, Burst Count, UIN, Full HEX, 406 MHz Power, S1 S2 & S3 (this is the raw measured data as defined by C/S T.007), Repetition Period, Nominal Frequency, Short Term Stability, Medium Term – Mean Slope, Medium Term – Residual. Import this delimited text file into your favourite spreadsheet or database so you can select and graph only the data you want.

Features

Entire receiver is housed in a CompactFlashTM card!  

• Intuitive and easy to use software
• Receives all Cospas-Sarsat past, current, and future frequency channels and decodes all · Cospas-Sarsat protocols
• Exceeds IMO MSC/Circ.1039 and IMO MSC/Circ.1040 requirements
• External coax connects directly to 5W input (no external  attenuator required)
• Direct connection power measurement accuracy to ± 1dB
• Internal antenna receives 406 burst from up to 10 metres
• Graphic display of 406 MHz phase modulation
• Graphic display of 406 MHz in-band frequency spectrum
• Graphic display of 406 MHz power during the burst
• Identifies manufacturer and model number from Cospas-Sarsat Approval list
• Measures all 121.5 MHz parameters
• Can measure 121.5 MHz-only beacons (C91a)
• User can add text notes or audio notes to measurement
• An internal temperature sensor for measurement accuracy
• Standard 2 year calibration cycle
• Store hundreds of measurements

Features of the BT100S

• Measures Frequency Stability in accordance to C/S T.007
• User can enter the duration of Stability test
• You can monitor measurement results during the Stability test
• Creates a delimited text file so you can import all measured data into your favourite application for analysis or graphing
• Delimited text file produces data at each burst. Data includes: Date & Time of burst, burst number, 15 HEX ID, Full
• HEX, 406 Power, S1, S2, S3, Repetition Period, Nominal Frequency, Short Term Stability, Medium Term Mean Slope, and Medium Term Residual.
• Delimited text file includes raw frequency measurement data S1, S2, and S3 as defined by C/S T.007 – ideal for development and troubleshooting!
• User supplies a stable 10MHz Reference Signal (why pay for and maintain yet another stable frequency source when you already have one?)
• Excellent accuracy: ± 2.5E-11
• Pre-qualify your own new beacon designs before submitting to the test lab!

Examples

What’s in the BT100A Box

BT100 Beacon Tester
Custom Zipper Pouch
RF Input Interface Cable
10 MHz REF Interface Cable
Operator’s Manual
Watertight Storage Box
PDA including:
          PDA User Manuals
          AC Adapter
          Activesync Cable
          PDA Software CD

BT100 Operator’s Manual   Version 2.21    For models BT100A, and BT100S

BT100 - Screenshots

Brochure

BT100  Brochure