McMurdo SmartFind E8
An Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is a safety device carried by a vessel to alert search and rescue services and allow them to quickly locate you in the event of an emergency. When activated it transmits a coded message on the 406 MHz distress frequency which is monitored by the Cospas-Sarsat satellite system. The alert is then relayed via an earth station to the nearest Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC). With an EPIRB you can summon help wherever you are on the planet, subscription free, no matter how remote!
Rugged 406MHz EPIRB optimised for new MEOSAR system
Operating Frequencies:
- 406MHz
- 121.5MHz
Features
- Optimised for Meosar
- Accidental activation protection
- Rugged construction optimised for commercial environments
- Hands free carry strap
- 360-degree strobe
- Comes with safety bracket
- 10-year battery life
- Sealed Electronic Unit
- Sealed Battery Unit
- Manual/Auto release options
Automatic Activation EPIRBs
The unit is in cased in a Auto-house containing a Hydrostatic Release Unit which activates when the vessel is submerged, releasing the water activated EPIRB. Typically the Auto EPIRB is thought of as the vessel’s emergency beacon.
- Float Free Bracket
- Can fit into existing mounting holes from previous Auto Housing bracket
- Magnet deactivates sea contacts when in bracket
Standards Applied
| COSPAS-SARSAT | C/S T.001 C/S T.007 |
| Europe | MED (wheelmark) |
| USA | USCG & FCC FCC ID: TBA 47 CFR Parts 80, 2 Dependant on variant |
| International standards | IEC 61097-2 IEC 60945 incl. Corrigendum1 IEC 61108-1 (GNSS variant) RTCM 11000.4 Industry Canada RSS-287 AS/NZS 4280.1 IMO MSC/Circ. 862 |
| IMO regulations | A.662(16); A.694(17); A.810(19); A.814(19) |
