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McMurdo SmartFind G8+AIS Manual EPIRB, suitable for installation on recreational vessels operating up to 25 nautical miles from the coast (Recreational Zone 3).
Programming and registration with the Spanish Merchant Marine Administration included.
The new SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB features an AIS locating signal and an Infrared (Night Vision) optical signal to assist in the detection of survivors in low-light conditions.
It is a rugged 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) equipped with a Multi-GNSS receiver (GPS and Galileo), built-in AIS, and optimized for the new MEOSAR system.
Operating frequencies:
• 406 MHz
• 121.5 MHz
• Multi GNSS
• AIS
Features:
• Built-in AIS for localized search and rescue operations.
• Multi-GNSS compatible with Galileo and GPS.
• Complies with IMO requirement MSC.471(101).
• Infrared (Night Vision) optical signal.
• Protection against accidental activation.
• Rugged construction optimized for commercial marine environments.
• Hands-free carry strap.
• 360° strobe light.
• Supplied with a safety bracket.
• Battery with a service life of up to 10 years.
• Sealed electronic unit.
• Sealed battery unit.
• Manual or automatic release options.
These emergency beacons offer:
• MEOSAR® compatibility, providing faster and more accurate detection and positioning.
• A global 406 MHz distress alert system combined with the localized locating and tracking capabilities of AIS.
• Rugged construction for demanding marine environments.
• An easy-to-service battery.
• Protection against accidental activation through a secure manual bracket.
• Multiple self-test functions to ensure complete user confidence.
• McMurdo's renowned reliability in critical emergency situations.
SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRB
The McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRB incorporates several enhancements designed to reduce rescue times:
• AIS locating signal, visible to nearby vessels equipped with AIS receivers.
• Infrared (Night Vision) optical signal to assist in locating survivors in low-light conditions.
• The infrared signal can be detected over greater distances and in more challenging conditions than conventional EPIRB lights, accelerating recovery operations.
Technologies That Accelerate Rescue
• Integration of the global 406 MHz distress alert with AIS-based local positioning and tracking, a pioneering McMurdo innovation.
• Faster 406 MHz alert detection thanks to MEOSAR compatibility.
• QUADROTECH® EPIRB technology, utilizing four search and rescue systems to support the following phases:
• Alert.
• Locate.
• Tracking.
• Recovery.
• Faster and more accurate position determination through the Multi-GNSS receiver, compatible with both Galileo and GPS constellations.
• The infrared signal can be detected over greater distances and under poor weather or visibility conditions, further reducing rescue times.
SmartFind G8 Auto-Housing
The SmartFind G8 Auto-Housing is a fully protective, spring-loaded enclosure that:
• Automatically releases the EPIRB when submerged between 1 and 4 metres.
• Automatically activates the beacon upon release.
• Includes mounting points compatible with previous McMurdo automatic housings, allowing easy replacement with minimal modifications to the vessel.
Available Versions
The SMARTFIND EPIRB range is available in two configurations:
Category 1
• Supplied in a Float Free Auto-Housing.
• Automatically deploys and activates upon contact with water.
• Can also be activated manually.
Category 2
• Supplied with the SmartTransfer bracket, designed to prevent accidental activation.
• Once manually removed from the bracket, the EPIRB can be activated:
• Manually.
• Automatically upon contact with water.
Safe Operational Life
Seas of Solutions recommends that an EPIRB should be decommissioned after 12 to 15 years of service in order to:
• Reduce the risk of environmental degradation affecting beacon performance.
• Ensure users benefit from the latest available technology.
As a result:
• The SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRB is supplied with a 10-year battery.
• Battery replacement kits include a battery with a minimum 5-year service life.
• This policy encourages regular professional inspections and helps prevent beacons from remaining in service beyond their recommended operational life.
• Frequency: 406.040 MHz
• Power output: 5 W nominal
• Modulation: BSPK (16K0G1D)
121.5 MHz Transmitter
• Frequency: 121.5 MHz
• Power output: 70 mW nominal
• Modulation: AM swept tone (3K20A3X)
AIS Transmitter
• Frequencies:
• 161.975 MHz (AIS1)
• 162.025 MHz (AIS2)
• Power output: 1 W EIRP
• Modulation: GMSK/FM (16K0GXW)
GNSS Receiver
• Supported constellations: GPS and Galileo
• Reception frequency: 1575.42 MHz (GPS/Galileo)
• Sensitivity: -167 dBm minimum
• Tracking channels: 92
Optical Homer
• Day and night vision strobe: 3 high-intensity LEDs
• Light output: 0.75 cd / 2.5 mW/sr minimum
• Flash rate: 23 flashes per minute
Battery
• Type: Lithium Iron Disulphide
• Operating life: Minimum 48 hours
• Shelf life: 10 years from the date of manufacture (see Note 1)
Environmental Conditions
• Operating temperature: -20 °C to +55 °C (-4 °F to +131 °F)
• Storage temperature: -30 °C to +70 °C (-22 °F to +158 °F)
• Maximum automatic release depth: 4 m
EPIRB Dimensions
• Weight: 710 g
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 425 × 105 × 105 mm (including antenna)
• Antenna length: 225 mm
Manual Bracket Dimensions
• Weight: 110 g
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 135 × 125 × 125 mm
Float Free Enclosure Dimensions
• Weight: 1,075 g
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 415 × 135 × 135 mm
Standards and Certifications
COSPAS-SARSAT
• C/S T.001
• C/S T.007
Europe / United Kingdom
• MED
• UKCM
United States
• USCG (Pending)
• FCC (Pending)
International Standards
• IEC 61097-2 Edition 4
• IEC 60945 (including Corrigendum 1 for Portable Equipment)
• IEC 61108-1 (GNSS variant)
• RTCM 11000.5
• ITU-R M.1371-5
• Industry Canada RSS-287
• AS/NZS 4280.1
IMO Regulations
• MSC.471(101)
• A.662(16)
• A.694(17)
• A.814(19)
Part Numbers
• SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB – Manual Version: 23-002-001A
• SmartFind G8 PLUS AIS EPIRB – Automatic Version: 23-002-501A
*Note
• As a responsible manufacturer, McMurdo recommends having the unit inspected every five years by an authorized McMurdo service centre.
• For vessels subject to mandatory shore-based maintenance, battery health checks or battery replacements must be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the relevant Flag Administration and at intervals not exceeding five years.
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