Kannad Safelink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System) Personal AIS

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Introducing the SafeLink R10 SRS (Survivor Recovery System), the first of its kind, a personal AIS (Automatic Identification System) device designed to be fitted to a life jacket and assist in Man Overboard recovery.

FOR USE IN US WATERS ONLY!

Features:

• The SafeLink R10 transmits survivor information, including GPS position and a unique serialized identity number back to the onboard AIS receiver or AIS-enabled chart plotter - and any other AIS receiver within radio range
• An built-in high precision GPS receiver provides accurate position information to assist in quick recovery of survivors
• The chart plotter will also display course and speed (tidally set and drift)
• The R10 will transmit continuously for a minimum of 24 hours and has a 7 year battery storage life.
• It also features a flashing LED indicator light to aid detection at night, and a self-test facility with battery use indication
• Carrying a SafeLink R10 is a must for every safety conscious sailor
• Using this simple to operate, yet state-of-the-art new device ensures the ultimate chance of retrieval in a Man Overboard situation
• SafeLink R10 SRS must be mounted on a life jacket using the attachment clips provided, prior to going to sea
• R10 SRS is activated manually in an emergency situation
• A unique emergency alert is transmitted to all AIS receivers and AIS enabled chart plotters within a 4 mile radius (typical)
• An AIS SAR emergency icon signals the requirement for urgent help in a Man Overboard situation
• Precise target survivor information including GPS position becomes viewable when the chart plotter cursor is positioned over the emergency alert icon
• Provides exact location, range and bearing to locate person(s) in need of assistance
• The SafeLink R10 SRS can be manually activated in two easy steps:
  • When installed in the life jacket the orange safety tab should be released, this "arms" the R10 ready for use
  • To use, first inflate the life jacket
    • When it is inflated, pull the orange tab downwards to pull the red cap off the R10
    • This will deploy the antenna and automatically switch ON the R10 SRS

Specifications:

• Provides accurate position information to assist fast recovery in a  man overboard situation
• Transmits GPS target tracking information to plotters and onboard navigation systems to assist fast location and retrieval
• Small and lightweight for mounting on life jacket
• Unique serialized ID
• AIS Channel 1 -161.975MHz
• AIS Channel 2 - 162.025MHz
  
• Message 1 (UID, GPS position, SOG, COG, UTC)
• Message 14 (SART-ACTIVE or SART-TEST)
• Typical 4 Nautical Mile transmit range
• LED flashing indicator
• 50-channel GPS
• Minimum 24 hour continuous operation
• 7 Year battery life