EPIRBs

EPIRB/PLB Programming Service

Programming service requires that we have the vessel's MMSI number and country of registration. The vessel name may also be programmed into the unit; please provide this if desired. Some countries have additional or alternative requirements; we will contact you if more information is necessary.

International agreements dictate that EPIRBs must be programmed for the country under the flag of which a vessel sails or of which the vessel owner is a resident in order to register the beacon with that country's SAR authorities.

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

ResQLink AIS GPS Personal Location Beacon PLB-450 with AIS & RLS A world leader in rescue devices and other life-saving products relied on by both professional and recreational mariners, ACR is proud to offer the ResQLink AIS. This compact high-tech Personal Locator Beacon is the world’s first PLB to include both AIS (Automatic Identification System) and NFC (Near Field Communication) in addition to standard satellite notification through the Cospas Sarsat rescue system. AIS means instant local notification for faster rescue times.NFCensures the beacon is working properly when needed and provides easy access via smartphone to all functions and records. Accurate positioning through GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass) and 406 MHz satellite connectivity mean reliable service worldwide.121.5MHz homing transmissions combined with AIS and both visible and infrared strobe aid in beacon location and speed recovery times. The innovative newACRResQLink AISis theFIRSTtocombine all these features in a compact easy-to-use PLB Beacon making it the FIRST choice for serious mariners looking for a Personal Locator Beacon. The Worldwide Cospas Sarsat satellite system includes 3 different constellations to ensure your 406 MHz distress signal immediately reaches the global network of Search and Rescue forces with your location accurate to within 100 meters. With multiple levels of integrated signaling technology including 406 MHz and GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass) positioning, the PLB also transmits a 121.5 MHz homing signal which guides Search and Rescue services to the beacon’s current location when they arrive on the scene, as the beacon may have drifted from the originally transmitted position. The addition of AIS (Automatic Identification System) transmissions means the ResQLink AIS simultaneously alerts all vessels equipped with AIS transponders within the VHF radio range of the PLB’s distress position. This greatly increases both the likelihood and speed of rescue since nearby vessels receive the alerts.  Immediately upon deployment of the beacon an AIS Safety Message or MOB Alarm with the beacon’s MMSI and location is presented on any AIS screen within range. This makes it easy for nearby vessels to home in on the beacon since it is an active AIS target on their screens. The ResQLink AIS will light the way as rescuers arrive on the scene with both a white visible strobe and infrared strobe providing rescuers with the visual reference they need during nighttime or other low visibility rescue operations. Smartphone Connectivity utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC) The integration of NFC technology provides users with the ability to conveniently access beacon data from their mobile phone. The simple act of placing a phone near the beacon automatically opens the ACR Product App and provides access to a wealth of usage data including current battery life, number of self-tests completed, number of GNSS tests completed, and if applicable, the amount of time the beacon has been activated. Detailed information on each self-test and GNSS test performed by the beacon is also available if desired. For each successful GNSS test, users can view a map showing exactly where the test was performed, the date and time of the test, the time it took the beacon to get a fix on your GNSS coordinates, the number of satellites the beacon used to obtain that fix, and the accuracy of the location. Return Link Service (RLS) RLS functionality works by sending a signal back through the Galileo satellite network to confirm to the beacon user that their distress message has been received and their location has been detected by the Coast Guard. A confirmation message is distinctly indicated by a flashing blue light on the PLB. Like other ACR beacons that include the important RLS feature, the ResQLink AIS provides the comfort of knowing that a distress message has been successfully delivered. Understanding that rescuers are aware of the beacon transmission and location reduces the stress often associated with Man Overboard incidents. PFD Compatibility and Integration The ResQLink AIS is designed to install within a life jacket and activate upon inflation of the jacket (semi-automatic). Installation is made simple using the included oral inflation tube clip to attach the PLB to the life jacket with a ribbon connected around the bladder of the life jacket. Once correctly installed, the action of the life jacket inflating triggers the deployment of the antenna and activation of the beacon. Users not wishing to install the PLB within a life jacket have the option to utilize the included webbing clip to attach the beacon to an appropriately sized belt or the webbing of an inherently buoyant life jacket. Features:

• No Subscription Required
• 406 MHz Cospas Sarsat Distress Signal (MEOSAR Compatible)
• 121.5 MHz Local Homing Signal
• AIS (Automatic Identification System) Locating Signal
• Smartphone connectivity via NFC (Near Field Communication)
• Free ACR Beacon Mobile App (IOS and Android)
• Return Link Service (RLS) Functionality
• GNSS via GPS, Galileo, and Glonass
• Strobe and Infrared Strobe Light
• Global Coverage
• Simple PFD attachment
• Designed to Integrate with common Inflatable PFDs
• Multifunction Clip System Included
• Small and lightweight
• 5-year battery life
• Over 24 hours of Operational Life

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

G8 SmartFind Manual - Category 2 - GNSS

The McMurdo SmartFind G8 is the world’s first EPIRB to include 406MHz, 121.5MHz, and GNSS (better known as GPS) to accelerate search and rescue. The unique power of this beacon is in the flexibility and additional tracking capabilities long demanded by maritime customers. This will further reduce rescue times with the global location power of 406MHz.

Features:

• MEOSAR Compatible for faster Alert detection
• Global Alerting 406 MHz
• Four search and rescue frequencies (406MHz, 121.5MHz and GNSS)
• Multiple GSS (GPS) receivers for faster more accurate location detection
• Easy service battery
• 10-year battery life
• Compliance with the new United States emergency hands free transport mandate
• False activation protection
• Ruggedized base

This product may not be returned to the original point of purchase. Please contact the manufacturer directly with any issues or concerns.

Hydrostatic Release Unit

McMurdo Hydrostatic Release for Catagory 1 EPIRB 'BreaktHRU' - the Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU) Kit from McMurdo. Smaller that other HRUs currently available, BreaktHRU is unique in its use of a small pyrotechnic charge, which is used to enable EPIRBs to automatically float free.

Features:

• Compact
  
• Classified non-hazardous
  
• Complies with the latest SOLAS and IMO resolutions
  
• Fits the footprint of existing HRUs
  
• Service life of two years

Using technology developed exclusively by McMurdo, the pyrotechnic charge is used to activate the HRU when it is submerged in water < 13 feet. Once activated the EPIRB is automatically released - it's as simple as that!