Category I Automatically Deployable
82-800-004A
with SOLAS approved auto housing
McMurdo
Smartfind E5
406 MHz EPIRB
Meeting the demands of both commercial mariners and recreational boaters, the new McMurdo SMARTFIND heralds the arrival of the next generation in EPIRB technology
The McMurdo E5 SMARTFIND is a 406 MHz EPIRB designed to operate with the COSPAS-SARSAT international search and rescue system. Once removed from its CARRYSAFE mounting bracket the unit can be activated automatically by immersion in water, or manually by following the activation instructions printed on the unit.
McMurdo Smartfind E5 406 MHz EPIRB (.pdf)
Product Features
IMO Approved
Non hazardous battery for safe and easy transportation
Unique CARRYSAFE bracket for safe transportation
High brightness LED flashing locator lights
Comprehensive diagnostic and self-test facilities
Once activated, will transmit for a minimum of 48 hours
5 year warranty
5 year battery life
406 Beacon Specification:
Meets the requirements of international standards: COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 class 2, RTCM; SC110-STD Version 2 class 2, IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, Part 80 of FCC regulations.
EPIRB temperature range: Operating - 20¨¬C to 55¨¬C (Class 2), Storage -30¨¬C to 70¨¬C
SOLAS Float-Free Housing -30¨¬C to 65¨¬C (Class 2)
EPIRB sealing depth: Waterproof to 10 m
EPIRB Weight: 657g (1.5 lb)
Float-Free Housing & EPIRB: 2130 g (4.7 lb)
406 MHz transmitter Frequency: 406.028MHz 1kHz
Output power: 5W 2dB
121.5MHz homing transmitter
Frequency: 121.5MHz 3 kHz
Output power: 50mW 3dB PERP
Transmit Antenna Type: Blade vertically polarised, omni-directional
Type: Flashing white LED lamp
Light output: > 0.75 candelas over 75% of the horizontal plane
Message formats: EPIRB National, Standard Location Protocol, plus EPIRB user protocols. Serialised, MMSI and radio call sign.
Controls: Manual activation, Self TEST switches
Beacon operation: Automatic activation by seawater switch within 5 seconds of immersion. Manual activation by sealed switch.
Battery Classed as non-hazardous for transportation
Temperature range: Operating -20¨¬C to 55¨¬C, Storage -30¨¬C to 70¨¬C
Operational life: 48 hours minimum at -20¨¬C
Battery replacement interval: 5 years