The new SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRB includes an AIS locating signal and an Infra-Red (Night-Vision) optical signal to aid detection of survivors in low light conditions. Plus, the addition of Return Link Service (RLS) capability allows two-way communication, specifically, receipt of a re-assurance signal confirming professional rescue services have received the distress signal and the user’s location is known.
McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS RLS EPIRB
Rugged, multi GNSS 406MHz Satellite EPIRB with both GPS and Galileo receivers, unique inbuilt AIS, optimised for new MEOSAR system and RLS capability.
Operating Frequencies:
- 406MHz
- 121.5MHz
- Multi GNSS
- AIS
- RLS
Features
- Built in AIS for localized rescue
- Return Link Service reassurance signal
- Multi GNSS including Galileo & GPS
- Meets the IMO requirement; MSC.471 (101)
- Infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal
- 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
This device has not been authorized as required by the rules of the Federal Communications Commission. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease, or sold or leased, until authorization is obtained.
406 MHZ TRANSMITTER
| Frequency | 406.040 MHz |
| Power output | 5 W nominal |
| Modulation | BSPK (16KOG1D) |
121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER
| Frequency | 121.5 MHz |
| Power output | 70 mW nominal |
| Modulation | AM Swept tone (3K20A3X) |
AIS TRANSMITTER
| Frequencies | 161.975 MHz (AIS1); 162.025 MHz (AIS2) |
| Power output | 1 W EIRP |
| Modulation | GMSK/FM (16K0GXW) |
GNSS RECEIVER
| Constellations | GPS, Galileo |
| Frequencies | 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo) |
| Sensitivity | -167 dBm minimum |
| Satellites tracked | 92 channels |
RLS. RETURN LINK SIGNAL (See NOTE 1)
| Service Provider | Galileo |
| Indicator | BLUE LED |
OPTICAL HOMER
| Day and night vision strobe | 3 points of high intensity LEDs |
| Light output | 0.75 cd / 2.5 mW/sr minimum |
| Flash rate | 23 flashes per minute |
BATTERY
| Type | Lithium iron disulphide |
| Operating life | 48 hours minimum |
| Shelf life | 10 years from date of manufacture (see Note 1) |
ENVIRONMENT
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F) |
| Automatic release depth | 4 m maximum |
DIMENSIONS (EPIRB)
| Weight | 710 g |
| Height/Width/Depth | 425 X 105 X 105 mm (incl. antenna) |
| Length of antenna | 225 mm |
DIMENSIONS (MANUAL BRACKET)
| Weight | 110 g |
| Height/Width/Depth | 135 x 125 x 125 mm |
DIMENSIONS (FLOAT FREE ENCLOSURE)
| Weight | 1075 g |
| Height/Width/Depth | 415 x 135 x 135 mm |
STANDARDS
| COSPAS-SARSAT | C/S T.001; C/S T.007 – Pending |
| Europe/UK | MED / UKCM – Pending |
| USA | USCG & FCC – Pending |
| International standards | IEC 61097-2 ED4 IEC 60945 incl. Corrigendum1 (Portable) IEC 61108-1 (GNSS variant) RTCM 11000.5 ITU-R M.1371-5 Industry Canada RSS-287 AS/NZS 4280.1 |
| IMO regulations | MSC.471(101): A.662(16); A.694(17); A.814(19) |
PART NUMBERS
| SAFEPRO+ RLS EPIRB – Manual | 23-002-010A |
| SAFEPRO+ RLS EPIRB – Auto | 23-002-510A |
NOTE 1: As a responsible manufacturer, Kannad Marine recommends a 5-year health check at the nearest Kannad Marine approved service agent. Shore based maintenance mandated vessels, battery health check or replacements should be carried out in accordance with flag Administration requirements and not exceeding 5 years.
Technology Overview
Our unparalleled marine heritage, history of innovation and commitment to quality mean the next generation of SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRBs include previous innovations as standard. They are MEOSAR Compatible® for enhanced detection and location performance, combine the global 406 MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS, they have a ruggedized base and an easy service battery. The false activation protection of the manual bracket and multiple self-tests all contribute to total user confidence. Customers know they can trust McMurdo when their lives are at risk.
The new McMurdo SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRBs benefit from an AIS locating signal, visible to AIS receiver equipped vessels in the vicinity, and an Infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal to aid detection of survivors in low light conditions. Infrared is detectable at greater range and in poorer conditions than standard EPIRB lights, therefore further accelerating recovery times.
Return Link Service capability
SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRB has Return Link Service (RLS) capability. The Return Link Service allows a two-way communication for the first time. SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRBs receive a re-assurance signal, in the form of a blue light, indicating the distress signal has been received and that the user’s location is known by the professional rescue service.
This light, typically activated 10 minutes after beacon activation, provides a lifesaving re-assurance signal, allowing those in distress, to know that search and rescue professionals are aware of their situation, and they are not alone.
Driving accelerated rescue times via:
• Further enhancing our earlier World’s first convergence of 406 and AIS, combining the global alerting of 406 MHz with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS.
• Faster alert detection on the 406 MHz frequency through our MEOSAR compatibility.
• QUADROTECH® EPIRB, with four search and rescue frequencies, the SMARTFIND G8 PLUS range supports the Alert, Locate, Tracking and Recovery elements of search and rescue.
• Greater location detection speed and accuracy, as the multiconstellation GNSS receivers work with a wider range of satellites including Galileo and GPS.
• Infrared is detectable at greater range and in poorer conditions, therefore further accelerating recovery times.
SMARTFIND G8 PLUS Auto-Housing
A fully protective, spring loaded enclosure, the float free auto-housing automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 – 4m. The SAFEPRO auto-housing incorporates fixing points which ensure previous Kannad Marine auto-housing units can be retrofitted with minimum impact, when upgrading your vessels EPIRB.
SMARTFIND G8 PLUS range EPIRBs are available as either a category 1 or category 2 EPIRBs:
Category 1 EPIRB models
Supplied inside a float free auto-housing and automatically deployed and activated when in contact with water (although they can also be manually activated).
Category 2 EPIRB models
Supplied with a unique SafeTransfer bracket to prevent accidental activation, once manually removed from the bracket the EPIRB is activated manually or via water contact
Safe Operational EPIRB Life
Seas of Solutions Safe Operational EPIRB Life guidance is that EPIRBs should be considered for decommissioning after 12-15 years, as this reduces the risk of environmental impact on beacon performance and ensures end users have beacons with the latest technology. As a result, the SMARTFIND G8 PLUS EPIRB is supplied with a ten-year battery, but battery replacement kits have a minimum five-year battery, to encourage regular professional checks of the units and reduce the likelihood of the beacons remaining on board vessels beyond the recommended operational life.
For more information and product comparison see product datasheet
