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McMurdo SmartFind E8

The E8 EPIRB offers global 406MHz professional search and rescue alert, with the added benefit of being optimised for commercial environments, with a rugged construction and multiple accidental activation protection features.

Rugged 406MHz EPIRB optimised for new MEOSAR system


Operating Frequencies:

  • 406MHz
  • 121.5MHz

Features

  • Optimised for MEOSAR
  • Accidental activation protection
  • Rugged construction optimised for commercial environments
  • Hands free carry strap
  • 360-degree strobe
  • Comes with safety bracket
  • 10-year battery life
  • Sealed Electronic Unit
  • Sealed Battery Unit
  • Manual/Auto release options

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SPECIFICATIONSCERTIFICATESD OF CUSER MANUALSTRANSPORT INFOBROCHURE

406 MHZ TRANSMITTER

Frequency 406.040 MHz + 1kHZ
Power output 5 W nominal
Modulation Phase (16KOG1D)

121.5 MHZ TRANSMITTER

Frequency 121.5 MHz + 3 kHz
Power output 100 mW nominal
Modulation Swept tone AM (3K20A3X)

AIS TRANSMITTER (SEE NOTE 1)

Frequencies 161.975 MHz (AIS1); 162.025 MHz (AIS2)
Power output 1 W nominal
Modulation Phase (16KOGXW)

GNSS RECEIVER (SEE NOTE 2)

Constellations GPS, Galileo
Frequencies 1575.42 MHz (GPS, Galileo);
Sensitivity -167 dBm minimum
Satellites tracked 72 channel

STROBE LIGHT

Type 3 high intensivity LEDs
Light output 0.2 cd minimum
Flash rate 23 flashes per minute

BATTERY

Type Lithium iron disulphide
Operating life 48 hours minimum
Shelf life (in-service life) 10 years from date of manufacture (see Note 3)

ENVIRONMENT

Operating temperature -20 °C to +55 °C (-4° F to +131° F)
Storage temperature -30 °C to +70 °C (-22° F to +158° F)
Automatic release depth 4 m maximum

DIMENSIONS (EPIRB)

Weight 710 g
Height/Width/Depth 423x104x103 mm (incl. antenna)
Length of antenna 206 mm

DIMENSIONS (MANUAL BRACKET)

Weight 110 g
Height/Width/Depth 270x125x121 mm

DIMENSIONS (FLOAT FREE ENCLOSURE)

Weight 1075 g
Height/Width/Depth 416x126x132 mm

STANDARDS APPLIED

COSPAS-SARSAT C/S 1.001 C/S T.007
Europe MED (wheelmark)
USA (GNSS & AIS Models only) USCG & FCC; FCC ID; TBA;
4 7 CFR Parts 80, 2;
International standards Dependant on variant
IEC 61097-2; IEC 60945 incl.
Corrigendum1; Industry Canada
RSS-287; AS/NZS 4280.1;
IMO MSC/Circ. 862
IMO regulations A.662(16); A.694(17); A.810(19);
A.814(19)

PART NUMBERS

SmartFind E8 Manual EPIRB 23-001-004A
SmartFind E8 Auto EPIRB 23-001-504A
SmartFind G8 Manual EPIRB 23-001-002A
SmartFind G8 Auto EPIRB 23-001-502A
SmartFind G8 AIS Manual EPIRB 23-001-001A
SmartFind G8 AIS Auto EPIRB 23-001-501A

NOTE 1: AIS is available on the G8-AIS model only
NOTE 2: GNSS is available on the G8 and G8-AIS models only
NOTE 3: As a responsible manufacturer, McMurdo recommends a 5-year health check at the nearest McMurdo approved service agent. Shore-based maintenance mandated vessels, battery
health check or replacements should be carried out in accordance with flag Administration requirements and not exceeding 5 years.
NOTE 4: Approvals for the various standards is pending

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