ACR GlobalFix V5 Cat I GPS AIS EPIRB – 2851

The new ACR GlobalFix V5 AIS Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon is an innovative EPIRB with a unique feature set. The addition of an AIS alert provides the easiest and quickest path to rescue while the included Return Link Service (RLS) functionality provides a welcome sense of security by providing direct to beacon confirmation that your distress message has been received. Adding Near Field Communication (NFC) to the mix allows for smartphone connectivity and access to data and product interaction that has never before been available. This advanced feature set makes the GlobalFix V5 perfect for mariners whether coastal cruising, working offshore or crossing oceans.

Features:

• Combines 406 MHz satellite connectivity with Automatic Identification System (AIS) functionality
• Derives its position anywhere in the world using GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass) positioning networks
  • Accurate to within 100 meters
• Return Link Service (RLS) technology provides visual confirmation to the user that their distress message has been received
• Visible and infrared strobe lights for easy target identification at night or in poor visibility
• Near Field Communication (NFC) allows users to monitor their EPIRB using a smartphone App
• EPIRB bracket is fully enclosed, which provides protection during even your wildest adventures
  • Should your vessel start to take on water, the GlobalGFix V5 will automatically deploy and send a signal to a worldwide network of search and rescue satellites

Specifications:

• Output power (406/121.5): 406.040 MHz, 5W (nominal) / 121.5 MHz, 50mW (nominal)
• AIS: Yes, AIS Alerts for Local Rescue
• Return Link Service: Yes, Enabled RLS confirmation direct to beacon
• NFC / Mobile App: Yes, Near Field Communication (NFC) and Mobile App included
• Strobe: White & infrared dual technology
• Size (antenna up) – beacon only: 18.5″ x 4.3″ x 4.36″ (470 x 109 x 111 mm)
• Weight – beacon only: 1.78 lbs (810 g)
• Battery: Lithium battery, Li/FeS2
• Battery replacement: 10-year replaceable battery (replace 10 years after the date of manufacture or after activation)
• Temperature range (Class 2):
  • Storage: -22° F to +158° F (-30° C to +70° C)
  • Operating: -4° F to +131° F (-20° C to +55° C)
• GPS: 72 Channel Multi-constellation receiver (GPS, Galileo, & Glonass GNSS)
• Activation: Out of bracket and wet, or manually in or out of the bracket
• Waterproof: 33′ (10 m) for 5 min
• Buoyant: Yes
• Operational life: 48 hours minimum @ -4° F (-20° C)
• Deployment: Category I – hydrostatic release (auto deploy)
• Warranty: 5-years
• Accessories: EPIRB mounting hardware (included – P/N 9657)
• Approvals: Cospas-Sarsat / FCC / MED / MER approved

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