Sea Marshall AU9X PLB
Within 2 - 5 seconds of immersion in water, the Sea Marshall AU9X sends a distress signal on 121.5MHz which is then tracked using a sMRT SARfinder base unit. The Sea Marshall AU9X is intrinsically safe and has ATEX approval for Zone 2 areas.
Specifications
Function
The Sea Marshall AU9X works in seconds, sending an emergency alert and tracking on 121.5 MHz, after automatic or manual activation. All nearby vessels will receive the alert and be able to track, using their SARFinder 121.MHz homing signal, to quickly locate and track the man overboard (MOB) casualty.
Features
- worldwide ATEX Zone 2 approval
- lightweight and easily integrates in to a life jacket
- 2 second auto-activation via immersion in water or manual operation
- minimum of 12 hours emergency transmission on 121.5 MHz - International Search and Rescue frequency
- LED light on antenna for visual tracking
- automatic low battery indicator
- test function to check signal transmission and battery power
Description
Sea Marshall: AU9X personal beacon locator
Tx frequency
121.5 MHz (Test Units: 121.65 MHz )
Bandwith
25KHz (in alignment with ETSI)
Modulation
Continuous swept tone A3X
Alerting radius
Surface-to-surface: 2 to 3 nautical miles (100mW) depending on sea state, atmospheric conditions and altitude/height of receiving antenna
121.5 MHz Tx Power Output
100mW
Time to Auto-Activation from READY
2 seconds
Time to Water-Activation Override from OFF
40 seconds
Battery type
2 x CR-AA 3V battery pack
Operating time
minimum 12 hours
Battery service life
1 year (at 20°C)
Operating temperature
-20°C - +55°C
Storage temperature
-55°C - +70°C
Dimensions
90 x 80 x 35 mm, antenna length: 105 mm
Antenna lenght
105 mm
Weight
250 gr including atenna
Internal loudspeaker
80dB
Environmental resistance
IP68, Eurocae ED-14F
Approvals
CE, FCC, ATEX Zone 2 II 3G (AU9-X)
