McMurdo Category 1 SmartFind G8 Automatic EPIRB With AIS – 23-001-501A

The SmartFind G8 AIS EPIRB combines the global 406 MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the localized locating and tracking power of AIS when activated when a vessel is submerged.

Features:

• World’s first EPIRB to include localized alert and recovery via AIS
• Supports the Alert, Locate, Tracking and Recovery elements of search and rescue
• Multi GNSS including Galileo
• Optimized for MEOSAR
• Transmits two signals simultaneously once activated
  • 406 MHz Professional global emergency service
  • 121.5 MHz Homing signal to speed up local recovery
• Rugged construction optimized for commercial environments
• Impact resistant rugged base
• SmartSwitch prevents accidental activation
• Concealed hands free emergency carry strap
• Powerful 360-degree strobe
• Unit is encased in an auto-house containing a Hydrostatic Release Unit which activates when the vessel is submerged, releasing the water activated EPIRB
  • Float free bracket
  • Can fit into existing mounting holes from previous Auto Housing bracket
  • Magnet deactivates sea contacts when in bracket
• 10 Year battery life
• Sealed electronic and battery unit
• Manual / auto release options

Specifications:

• 406 MHz Transmitter:
  • Frequency: 406.040 MHz ± 1 kHz
  • Power output: 5 W nominal
  • Modulation: Phase (16K0G1D)
• 121.5 MHz Transmitter:
  • Frequency: 121.5 MHz ± 3.5 kHz
  • Power output: 70 mW nominal
  • Modulation: Swept tone AM (3K20A3X)
• AIS Transmitter:
  • Frequency:
    • 161.975 MHz (AIS1)
    • 162.025 MHz (AIS2)
  • Power output: 1 W EIRP
  • Modulation: Phase (16K0GXW)
• GNSS Receiver:
  • Constellations: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo
  • Frequencies: 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo), 1602.00 MHz (GLONASS)
  • Sensitivity: -167 dBm Minimum
  • Satellites tracked: 72 Channel
• Strobe light:
  • Type: 3 High intensity LEDs
  • Light output: 0.75 cd minimum
  • Flash rate: 23 Flashes per minute
• Battery:
  • Type: Lithium iron disulphide
  • Operating life: 48 Hours
  • Shelf life: 10 years typical in service
• 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
• Weight: 710g
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 425 x 105 x 105 mm (incl. antenna)

McMurdo Smartfind G8 AIS EPIRB Product Information (2.14 MB)

McMurdo Smartfind G8 AIS EPIRB User Manual (2.66 MB)

Safety Data Sheet