EPIRB3 Cat.2 Class 2 beacon, AIS, RLS and NFC

RLS (Return Link Service) is a feature that provides visual confirmation to shipwrecked persons. 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 easy connection between the beacon and your smartphone. Using Ocean Signal's free app, you can check battery status, review 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 down to -20°C.

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

As it is classified in Category 2, this beacon must be manually removed from its wall mount. Once detached, it can be activated manually via its button, or it will activate automatically as soon as it is submerged in water.

This beacon uses 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 radio guidance signal on 121.5 MHz to guide rescue teams during the final approach.

Yes, it includes 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, registration of the 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.

Yes. The beacon is designed for harsh marine environments and is certified waterproof to a depth of 10 meters for 1 hour. It is also designed to float on the water's 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 rapid rescue.

As a Class 2 beacon, it is certified to operate in extreme weather conditions, with an operational 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 greatly 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 a location that is easily accessible in an 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 EPIRB3 from its bracket yourself for it to activate.

The beacon has a manual test function. Activating it will trigger a series of LED flashes indicating 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 functioning of the electronics, battery, and GNSS antenna without transmitting a real 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 to ensure optimal signal transmission to satellites.

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