The E8 EPIRB offers global 406MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the added benefit of being optimised for commercial environments, with a rugged construction and multiple accidental activation protection features.
McMurdo SmartFind E8
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
Discover more in the BROCHURE tab below
406 MHZ TRANSMITTER
| Frequency | 406.040 MHz + 1kHZ |
| Power output | 5 W nominal |
| Modulation | Phase (16KOG1D) |
121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER
| Frequency | 121.5 MHz + 3 kHz |
| Power output | 100 mW nominal |
| Modulation | Swept tone AM (3K20A3X) |
AIS TRANSMITTER (SEE NOTE 1)
| Frequencies | 161.975 MHz (AIS1); 162.025 MHz (AIS2) |
| Power output | 1 W nominal |
| Modulation | Phase (16KOGXW) |
GNSS RECEIVER (SEE NOTE 2)
| Constellations | GPS, Galileo |
| Frequencies | 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo); |
| Sensitivity | -167 dBm minimum |
| Satellites tracked | 72 channel |
STROBE LIGHT
| Type | 3 high intensivity LEDs |
| Light output | 0.2 cd minimum |
| Flash rate | 23 flashes per minute |
BATTERY
| Type | Lithium iron disulphide |
| Operating life | 48 hours minimum |
| Shelf life (in-service life) | 10 years from date of manufacture (see Note 3) |
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 | 423x104x103 mm (incl. antenna) |
| Length of antenna | 206 mm |
DIMENSIONS (MANUAL BRACKET)
| Weight | 110 g |
| Height/Width/Depth | 270x125x121 mm |
DIMENSIONS (FLOAT FREE ENCLOSURE)
| Weight | 1075 g |
| Height/Width/Depth | 416x126x132 mm |
STANDARDS APPLIED
| COSPAS-SARSAT | C/S 1.001 C/S T.007 |
| Europe | MED (wheelmark) |
| USA (GNSS & AIS Models only) | USCG & FCC; FCC ID; TBA; 4 7 CFR Parts 80, 2; |
| International standards | Dependant on variant IEC 61097-2; IEC 60945 incl. Corrigendum1; 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) |
PART NUMBERS
| SmartFind E8 Manual EPIRB | 23-001-004A |
| SmartFind E8 Auto EPIRB | 23-001-504A |
| SmartFind G8 Manual EPIRB | 23-001-002A |
| SmartFind G8 Auto EPIRB | 23-001-502A |
| SmartFind G8 AIS Manual EPIRB | 23-001-001A |
| SmartFind G8 AIS Auto EPIRB | 23-001-501A |
NOTE 1: AIS is available on the G8-AIS model only
NOTE 2: GNSS is available on the G8 and G8-AIS models only
NOTE 3: As a responsible manufacturer, McMurdo recommends a 5-year health check at the nearest McMurdo 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.
NOTE 4: Approvals for the various standards is pending
For more information see product datasheet
