AccuSat 406 MHz EPIRB

Item #:

550180

Manufacturer:

GME

Model #:

MT-403 / MT403

Shipping Weight:

1.7 Lbs.

List Price:

$899.00

GME MT403 series EPIRBs are a culmination of years of extensive R & D by GME engineers. The end result is a radical new design concept that is not only a significant improvement on existing beacon performance, but dramatically slashes the cost of 406 MHz EPIRB ownership.

The GME MT403 406 MHz digital EPIRB is the latest exciting extension of GME's growing family of innovative safety products. A key feature of the MT403 series is the use of non-hazardous battery packs that are IATA compliant and allow for restriction free transportation.

The MT403 also includes a water activation feature. Once it has been removed from its mounting bracket, the MT403 will activate automatically on immersion in water. Of course you can also activate it manually if required.

Advantages of a 406 MHZ EPIRB over the older analogue EPIRBs include, world wide coverage, position location accuracy to within 5 kms and a more stable transmitted signal resulting in faster response time. Most importantly, the addition of a unique digitally coded message provides Search and Rescue authorities with vital information including the country of beacon registration and identification of the vessel in distress, thus greatly reducing the incidence of false alerts and unneccesary deployment of valuable rescue resources. An auxiliary homing transmitter is included in the MT403 to enable suitably equipped Search and Rescue vessels to home in on the distress beacon.

Specifications:

MODES OF OPERATION
Activated	UHF (406) and VHF (homer) complete with high intensity strobe and audible activation alert
Self Test	Comprehensive internal diagnostics with visual and audible operator feedback. UHF test message (inverted synchronization compatible with portable beacon testers).
OPERATION
Activation	Manually by operator and automatic when deployed in water
Bracket Type	Manual release
Duration	48 hours minimum
Transmission Delay	121.5 and 406 MHz distress signals commence 60 seconds after activation
Warm Up	None required (due to digital frequency generation)
VHF	121.5 MHz; 50 mW ± 3 dB; swept tone AM
UHF	406.028 MHz*; 5 W ± 2 dB PSK (digital)
Strobe	20 flashes/minute at > 0.75 cd effective intensity
COPAS-SARSAT Certified to C/S T.001 (Class 2) requirements
UHF-Protocol/Data	Serial number*; radio call sign; MMSI
Repetition Period	50 s mean
VHF	Satellite compatible phase coherent
BATTERY
Replacement Period	Prior to expiry date marked on case
Replacement Method	Service centre or factory only (non-user replaceable)
Chemistry	LiMnO2 (0.49 g Lithium per cell)
Configuration	5 parallel packs each of 2 series cells
PHYSICAL
Operating	-20˚C to +55˚C
Storage	-30˚C to +70˚C
Weight	555g (plus 98g for bracket)
Compass Safe Distance	0.7m (inc. mounting bracket) from magnetic navigational device when inactive
Dimensions	102 (W) x 260 (H) x 83 (D) mm max. when stowed in bracket
Materials	UV stabilized plastic chassis
Performance	IEC 61097; IEC 60945; AS/NZS 4280.1; ETSI EN 300 066
Transport Class	Exempt from UN3091
Patent Number	GB2420058; other patents applied for.
OTHER FEATURES
Retention Lanyard	Buoyant type approximately 5.5m long
Reflector	SOLAS retro-reflective tape encircling unit above waterline
Solid State Strobe	High reliability solid state design exceeds IMO requirements
Antenna	Flexible self straightening stainless steel design
Bracket	Quick release mechanism (manual). Retained by 4 vessel fixing points.
*Standard factory setting	Subject to national requirements. Distributor programmable via optical data interface.
**All specifications are typical and subject to change without notice or obligation