Smartfind/E5 406 MHz EPIRB (Manual Bracket)

Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology and comes complete with a Carry Safe Manual Bracket.

E5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system. Once removed from its Carry Safe Manual Bracket the unit can be activated automatically by immersion in water, or manually by following the activation instructions printed on the unit.

Product Features

Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation

High brightness LED flashing locator lights

Unique Carry Safe Manual Bracket for safe transportation

Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities

Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours

5 year warranty

5 year battery life

Specifications

406 Beacon Specification: Meets the requirements of international standards:

COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 class 2, RTCM SC110-STD Version 2 class 2, IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations.

EPIRB temperature range: Operating -20ºC to +55ºC (Class 2), Storage -30ºC to +70ºC

SOLAS Float-Free Housing -30ºC to +65ºC (Class 2)

EPIRB sealing depth: Waterproof to 10 m

EPIRB Weight: 657g (1.5 lb)

Float-Free Housing & EPIRB: 2130 g (4.7 lb)

406 MHz transmitter Frequency: 406.028MHz

Output power: 5W + 2dB

121.5MHz homing transmitter

Output power: 50mW + 3dB PERP

GPS receiver (SMARTFIND Plus)

Maximum number of satellites tracked: 12

Transmit Antenna Type: Blade vertically polarised, omni-directional

GPS Receive Antenna Type: Ceramic dielectric patch

Type: Flashing white LED lamp

Light output: > 0.75 candela over 75% of the horizontal plane

Message formats: EPIRB National, Standard and User Location Protocol as applicable, plus EIPRB user protocols. Serialised, MMSI and radio call sign.

Controls: Manual activation, Self TEST switches

Beacon operation: Automatic activation by seawater switch within 5 seconds of immersion.Manual activation by sealed switch.

Battery Classed as non-hazardous for transportation

Operational life: 48 hours minimum at -20ºC

Battery replacement interval: 5 years