Baliză EPIRB3 cat. 2, clasă 2, AIS, RLS și NFC

The RLS (Return Link Service) is a feature that provides visual confirmation to people in distress. 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.

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

The lithium iron disulfide (LiFeS2) battery offers 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. Unauthorized opening of the beacon can compromise its waterproofing, void its certifications, and endanger your life in case of malfunction.

Classified as Category 2, this tag must be manually removed from its wall mount. Once detached, it can be activated manually via its button, or it will activate automatically when 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 homing signal on 121.5 MHz to guide rescue teams during final approach.

Yes, it includes a 72-channel GNSS receiver. The system is compatible with GPS, Galileo, and Glonass networks, ensuring ultra-fast and extremely precise position acquisition for rescue operations.

Yes, registering the 406 MHz EPIRB 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 case 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 tag is designed for harsh marine environments and is waterproof certified down to 10 meters for 1 hour. Additionally, it is designed to float on the water's surface.

The 406 MHz signal is sent 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 tag, it is certified to operate in 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 highly effective strobe light. It emits both visible white light and infrared (IR) light at a rate of 24 flashes per minute. This significantly aids 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 tag to read its data.

The beacon mount must be installed in a location easily accessible in an emergency. It is important to ensure the beacon is protected from direct impacts but ready to be grabbed quickly for transfer to the liferaft or thrown into the water.

A Category 2 beacon means it is supplied with a manually triggered bracket. Unlike Category 1, which has 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 to indicate whether the different systems (battery, 406 MHz transmitters and AIS, GNSS) are operational. You can also read the detailed test results via the NFC smartphone application.

Yes, the device has a specific test mode designed to verify the proper functioning of the electronics, battery, and GNSS antenna without emitting 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 for optimal signal transmission to satellites.

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