Safety Equipment - Epirbs

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Fastfind 406MHz Personal Location Beacon

Fastfind 406 MHz Personal Location Beacon is a revolutionary hand-held Personal Locator Beacon that features a 406 MHz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal. It is ideal for alerting the rescue services of an emergency during maritime, light aircraft and outdoor activities. (Where licensing allows). The 406 MHz frequency provides an alert signal to the rescue services within 90 minutes depending on satellite passes and give a positional accuracy to within 3nm. Once in the vicinity the 121.5 MHz transmitter provides a signal for the rescue services to home-in on. This information is more than sufficient to enable rescue services to find a vessel or individual in distress particularly if equipped with flares and lifejacket light.

ü Global alert via Cospas Sarsat satellites

ü 406Mhz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing frequency

ü Positional accuracy to within 150 metres

ü 5 years storage life.

ü When activated will transmit for 24 hours

ü User replaceable battery packs (-20° and -40°)

ü Easy to operate, compact and stylish

ü Complete with designer carry case and clever fixing device for attaching PLB to clothing or lifejacket

Optional: custom designed dive canister is available which allows the Fastfind to be taken to a depth of 150 metres and be ready to use should the need arise when you surface.

Price: $1424.00

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Fastfind Plus 406MHz Personal Location Beacon

The Fastfind Plus is a revolutionary hand-held Personal Locator Beacon that features a built-in GPS (Global Positional System) receiver combined with a 406 MHz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing signal. It is ideal for alerting the rescue services of an emergence during maritime, light aircraft and outdoor activities. (Where licensing allows).

When activated, the Fastfind Plus with integral GPS provides a 406 MHz alert signal via the COSPAS-SARSAT satellite system. There is a visual indication of GPS acquisition Fasterfind Pus also transmits on the International Aircraft Emergence Frequency of 121.5 MHz providing a homing signal for the Search And Rescue (SAR) services. A built-in self-test facility includes testing of the 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz signal (where permitted) and GPS power up.

ü Build in GPS
ü Global alert via Cospas Sarsat satellites
ü 406Mhz transmitter and 121.5 MHz homing frequency
ü Positional accuracy to within 150 metres
ü 5 years storage life.
ü When activated will transmit for 24 hours
ü User replaceable battery packs (-20° and -40°)
ü Easy to operate, compact and stylish
ü Complete with designer carry case and clever fixing device for attaching PLB to clothing or lifejacket

Optional: custom designed dive canister is available which allows the Fastfind to be taken to a depth of 150 metres and be ready to use should the need arise when you surface.
 

Price: $1424.00

RB6 EPIRB 406 MHz With Strobe

The Pains Wessex RES-Q-SAT RB6 Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon will raise the alarm and give your location in an emergency situation. Following manual activation it will transmit a distinctive radio signal on 406 MHz international distress frequencies, accessing the COSPAS/SARSAT Satellite Aided Search and Rescue System.

Features

ü Pilot light will show green as an assurance to those awaiting rescue that the Unit is transmitting.

ü Reflective tape assists rapid night time visual detection.

ü The latest solid state circuitry withstands the toughest of offshore conditions with maximum reliability.

ü Supplied with a sturdy non rusting, quick release bulk head bracket with full base support ensuring that the unit does not dislodge in rough conditions.

ü Unique waterproof on/off/test switch eliminates reliance on rubber boot to prevent water ingress.

ü Tether with preformed loop for quick securing to a person, boat or life raft.

ü Fit and forget lithium batteries provide a 5 year battery life before replacement.

Price: A$550.00

SOS Precision 406Mhz GPS Epirb

The Precision 406 GPS EPIRB has been specifically designed to meet the needs of leisure boaters and commercial ship operators alike. The Precision features an internal 12 channel parallel GPS receiver within a compact 406 EPIRB.

When activated, the precision GPS 406 EPIRB provides a 406 MHz alert signal via the COMPAS-SARSAT satellite system. There is a visual indication of GPS acquisition. Precision also transmits on the International Aircraft Emergency Frequency of 121.5 MHz providing a homing signal for the Search And Rescue (SAR) services. A built-in self test facility includes testing of the 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz signal (where permitted) and GPS power up.

ü GMDSS Compliant

ü Integral state-of-the art 12 channel parallel GPS engine

ü Visual indication of GPS acquisition

ü Internal GPS allows position updates

ü Position update throughout beacon operating life (>48 hours at -20 degrees C.

ü Position up-date throughout beacon operating life (>48 hours at -20 ºC).

ü 5 year battery replacement interval

ü Global alert via COSPA_SARSAT satellites

ü 121.5 MHz homing frequency

ü High intensity xenon strobe light.

ü Geostationary coverage > 70 degrees N - 70 degrees S.

ü Supports all EPIRB location protocols

Product Technical Specification

Price: A$1870.00

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SOS Rescue 406 EPIRB

406MHz Float-Free Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).

The SOS 406 Epirb combines modern styling with the strength and durability required for a fully GMDSS compliant EPIRB. Using state-of-the-art electronics with a 3 cell Lithium battery has resulted in a small and lightweight EPIRB with a compact mounting footprint.

ü GMDSS compliant
ü AMSA SOLAS
ü Global distress alerting
ü Satellite location
ü Fully enclosed housing (Optional)
ü Small and light and with a 5 year shelf life

The Pains Wessex SOS 406 is a third generation satellite distress beacon designed to operate in conjunction with the Cospas-Sarsat international satellite search and rescue system. This system locates beacons transmitting on the 406MHz frequency to within 5km (3nm). Once Search and Rescue (SAR) units are at the distress scene the beacons 121.5MHz homing transmitter and its high intensity xenon strobe light aid final location even in poor visibility.

The SOS 406 is fully compatible with Cospas-Sarsat and Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) regulations and meets the latest requirements (A810-19) of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
When shipped the beacon is programmed with a unique serial number which must be registered with the national authorities. Where national authorities allow, the beacon can be re-programmed with the vessel's satellite or radio call sign. This is done by the distributor using an infra-red light pen connected to a Windows based computer.

The SOS 406 is supplied with a fully enclosed automatic float free housing which allows the EPIRB to be self-tested while in the housing for SOLAS GMDSS application. For non GMDSS use the SOS 406 can be supplied in a quick release bulkhead mounting bracket, or in a non automatic version of the fully enclosed housing.

Once removed from its mounting bracket activation is automatic by immersion in water or manual by a protected push button on the rear of the EPIRB. An additional self-test button runs a short diagnostic check and indicates the EPIRB is ready for use.

Technical Specification
 

Message formats	Serialised, MMSI and radio call sign
Programming	Via RS232 light pen and Windows based PC
Temperature	Operating -20° C to +55° C (Class 2)
Storage	30° C to +70° C
Battery life	6 years storage then 48 hours operation
Sealing depth	Waterproof to 10m
Weight	700g (1.6lb)

406MHz transmitter Frequency 406.025MHz +/- 2kHz Output power 5 Watts +/- 2dB Modulation Biphase 1.1 +/-0.1 radians. 121.5MHz transmitter Frequency 121.5MHz +/- 3kHz Output power 50mW ERP Modulation AM, up or down swept tone. Visual location Intensity 0.75Cd Xenon discharge light Flash rate 23 flashes per minute

Approvals

ü Australian Communication Authority
ü Complies with IMO resolutions A662(16), A694(17), A810(19)
ü Complies with IEC1097-2
ü Approval to Cospas-Sarsat C.S T.001 and T.007
ü Approval to European ETS-300-066
ü Approval to USA, RTCM pending
 

Price: A$1424.50