McMurdo SmartFind S5A AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter With Carry Off Bag – 1001755

McMurdo’s SmartFind S5A AIS SART is a cost-effective, feature rich transponder that allows a survival crafts location to be identified by rescue authorities and nearby AIS equipped vessels. Packed inside a quick release carry off bag, the SmartFind S5A transmits survivor information, including structured alert messages, GPS position information and serialized identity number.

Features:

• Built in high precision GNSS receiver provides accurate position information
• Interoperability with AIS users
• Buoyant and waterproof up to 10 m of water
• Compact, lightweight and rugged marine grade construction
• Internationally approved, meeting IMO and GMDSS standards
• Transmits continually for a minimum of 96 hours
• Visual LED indication of activation
• Built in test capability
• Integral lanyard
• Internal or external mounting options
• Non-hazardous battery with a 6 year service life
• Complete with highly visible and protective carry off bag
• Telescopic mounting pole included

VHF Transmitter

• Operating frequency:
  • AIS 1, 161.975 MHz
  • AIS 2, 162.025 MHz
• Data rate: 9,600 bps
• Bandwidth: 25 KHz
• Power output: 1W EIRP
• AIS message type: Message 1, Message 14
• Modulation: GMSK
• Antenna: Integrated by PCB

GNSS Receiver

• Receiving channels: 48 channels
• Acquisition sensitivity: (-)159 dBm
• Tracking sensitivity: (-)159 dBm
• Position accuracy: < 2.5 m Autonomous & SBAS

Battery

• Type: Primary Lithium (not rechargeable)
• Operating life: 96 Hours minimum
• Storage: 6 Years
• Service: Replaceable

Environment

• Operating temperature: -4° to +131° F (-20° to +55° C)
• Storage temperature: -22° to +158° F (-30° to +70° C)
• Waterproof: Immersion to 10 m
• Buoyancy: Floats
• Exterior finish: Highly visible yellow
• Compass safe distance:
  • Standard Magnetic – 0.60 m
  • Steering Magnetic – 0.40 m

Physical

• Max diameter (main body): 2.75″ (70 mm)
• Length (main body): 11.8″ (300 mm)
• Weight (main body): 0.62 lbs (283 g) with battery included
• Length (pole): 41.3″ (1050 mm) extended
• Weight (pole): 0.66 lbs (300 g)
• Total weight (storage package): 2.38 lbs (1.08 kg)

In the Box:

• AIS Search and Rescue Transmitter
• Carry bag
• 1M Extension pole
• 10M Buoyant lanyard
• Wall mounted bracket
• (2) M4x20 Screws
• User manual

SmartFind S5A AIS SART Data Sheet (1.86 MB)

SmartFind S5A AIS SART User Manual (1.13 MB)