Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo Smartfind heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology. This compact and stylish unit is available as a standard 406 MHz EPIRB (see Smartfind) or for enhanced position location, with a built-in high accuracy GPS (this page).
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406 GPS Beacon
(EPIRB) Specification
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Meets the requirements
of international standards:
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COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 and
T.007 class 2, RTCM SC110-STD Version 2 class 2 IEC 61097-2,
EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations, IMO resolutions A662 (16)
A694 (17) A810 (19) EU MED (Ships wheel) |
| Environmental: |
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| EPIRB temerature range: |
Operating -20°C to +55°C (Class 2), Storage
-30°C to +65°C (Class 2) |
| EPIRB sealing depth: |
Waterproof to 10m |
| EPIRB weight: |
657g (1.5 lbs.) |
| Float-Free Housing & EPIRB |
2130 g (4.7 lbs) |
| 406 MHz transmitter: |
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Frequency
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121.5 MHz +/-3kHz |
Output power
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5W+/-2dB |
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| 121.5 MHz homing transmitter: |
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Frequency:
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121.5 MHz +/-3 kHz |
Output Power:
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50mW +/- 3dB PERP |
Sweep Direction:
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Programmable UP or DOWN |
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| GPS Reciever (SMARTFIND Plus): |
Maximum number of satellites tracked:
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12 |
| Transmit Antenna: |
Type:
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Blade vertically polarized |
| GPS Recieve Antenna: |
Type:
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Ceramic Dialectric Patch |
| Optical Homer: |
Type:
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Flashing white LED lamp |
Light output
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>0.75 |
| Programming Interface: |
Message Formats:
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By infra-red link via USB light pen
and Windows based EPIRB National, Standard and User Location
Protocol as applicable, plus EPIRB user protocols. Serialized,
MMSI and radio call sign. |
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Controls:
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Manual activation and Self Test switches |
| Beacon Operation: |
Automatic activation by seawater switch
within 5 seconds of immersion |
| Beacon Self-Test: |
Manual activation by sealed switch
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A self-test facilty produces a single
406 MHz test transmission during self-test |
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All main functions of the beacon are
tested including accumulated battery usage |
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| Battery |
Classed as non-hazardous for transportation |
| Temperature range |
Operating -20°C to +55°C,
Storage -30°C to +70°C |
| Operational life: |
48 hours minimum at -20°C |
| Battery Replacement: |
5 Years from date of purchase |
