EPIRB3 cat.2 class 2 beacon, AIS, RLS and NFC

RLS (Return Link Service) is a feature that provides visual confirmation to survivors. A specific LED lights up to indicate that your distress signal has been received by the Galileo satellite network and that your position has been located by rescue services.

The NFC technology allows you to easily connect the beacon to your smartphone. Using Ocean Signal’s free app, you can check the battery status, view the functional test history, and ensure the device is operating correctly without complex handling.

The lithium iron disulfide (LiFeS2) battery provides a 10-year lifespan. Upon activation, it guarantees continuous transmission autonomy exceeding 48 hours, even in extreme conditions at -20°C.

No, you must never attempt to replace the battery yourself. Unauthorized opening of the beacon can compromise its watertight integrity, void its certifications, and endanger your life in case of malfunction.

As a Category 2 light, this beacon must be manually removed from its wall bracket. Once detached, it can be activated manually via its button, or it will activate automatically when submerged in water.

This beacon uses a triple communication technology: a powerful 12 W signal on 406 MHz for global satellite alerting, a 1 W AIS signal to alert nearby vessels, and a 50 mW radioguidance signal on 121.5 MHz to guide rescue teams during the final approach.

Yes, it integrates a 72-channel GNSS receiver. This system is compatible with GPS, Galileo, and Glonass networks, ensuring ultra-fast and highly accurate position acquisition for emergency use.

Yes, registering your 406 MHz beacon is mandatory with your national authority (such as ANFR in France). This is essential for search and rescue services to identify your vessel and emergency contacts in the event of activation.

The beacon has a compact format. It measures 410 mm in height (antenna included), 90 mm in width, and 101 mm in depth. Its weight is only 422 grams.

Absolutely. The beacon is designed for harsh marine environments and is waterproof certified to 10 meters depth for 1 hour. Additionally, it is designed to float on the water surface.

The 406 MHz signal is transmitted to Cospas-Sarsat satellites to alert international rescue coordination centers (MRCC) of your distress, wherever you are in the world. The AIS signal, on the other hand, is broadcast locally on VHF to immediately alert all nearby vessels equipped with an AIS receiver, maximizing the chances of a rapid rescue.

As a Class 2 beacon, it is certified for extreme weather conditions with an operating temperature range from -20°C to +55°C. It can be stored between -30°C and +70°C.

The EPIRB3 is equipped with a high-performance strobe light. It emits both visible white light and infrared (IR) light at a rate of 24 flashes per minute. This significantly facilitates your location by rescue teams, including helicopters equipped with night vision goggles.

The app is compatible with most recent smartphones (Android and iOS) provided they are equipped with NFC technology (contactless). Simply bring the phone close to the beacon to read its data.

The beacon bracket must be mounted in an easily accessible location in case of emergency. Ensure the beacon is protected from direct impacts but ready to be grabbed quickly for transfer to the liferaft or thrown overboard.

A Category 2 beacon comes with a manually triggered bracket. Unlike Category 1, which has an automatic hydrostatic release if the boat sinks, you must remove the EPIRB yourself from its bracket for it to activate.

The beacon has a manual test function. Activating it will display a series of LED flashes to indicate whether the different systems (battery, 406 MHz and AIS transmitters, GNSS) are operational. You can also read detailed test results via the NFC smartphone app.

Yes, the device has a dedicated test mode designed to verify the proper operation of the electronics, battery, and GNSS antenna without transmitting a genuine distress signal on satellite networks.

Yes, the beacon has positive buoyancy. It is designed to float on the water's surface while keeping its antenna pointed skyward, which is critical for ensuring optimal signal transmission to satellites.

Absolutely. The EPIRB3 holds Cospas-Sarsat certification and meets the strictest international maritime standards, including the EU MED directive, FCC (United States), ISED (Canada), and AS/NZS (Australia/New Zealand) regulations.