Ocean Signal EPIRB3 Category 2 EPIRB with AIS, Return Link Service, and NFC Mobile Connectivity

RRP: $1,322.00
Cat.No:
74549
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The new Ocean Signal EPIRB3 is a full featured 406 MHz global rescue beacon that comes with a manual release bracket and packs a host of features into a compact modern design which includes AIS EPIRB technology.

AIS provides local rescuers precise and reliable information on the current beacon position, thereby speeding rescue operations.

Additionally, Return Link Service (RLS) comforts those who activate the beacon by confirming that their distress message has been received.

The inclusion of Near Field Communication (NFC) capability allows use of a smartphone app to monitor the EPIRB’s battery and other functions ensuring it is working properly.

With its slim design and advanced features, the EPIRB3 is ideal for a variety of mariners whether they are cruising the med, heading out through the straights for a passage, fishing, working, or sailing offshore.

Features

  • 30%(typ) smaller
  • AIS distress alert
  • Return Link Service (RLS)
  • Mobile connectivity utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC)
  • Free App (Apple & Android)
  • 10 year battery life
  • 48+ hours operational life
  • 5 year warranty
  • Fast accurate positioning with 72 channel GPS
  • Retractable antenna
  • Quick release bracket
  • Secure lanyard

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  EPIRB3 Quick Start Guide

DOWNLOADS:

pdf download icon  EPIRB3 User Manual

Specifications
Specification

406MHz Transmitter

  • Transmit Power (EIRP) 12W
  • Frequency: 406.031 MHz ±1KHz
  • Modulation: Phase ±1.1 Radians (16K0G1D)
  • Encoding: Biphase L
  • Rate: 400 bps

121.5MHz Transmitter

  • Transmit Power (PERP) 50mW±3dB
  • Frequency: 121.5 MHz
  • Modulation Duty Cycle: >35%
  • Modulation Factor: 0.85 to1.00
  • Frequency Stability: ±50ppm
  • Duty Cycle: >98%

AIS Transmitter

  • Transmit Power (EIRP) 1Watt±3dB
  • Frequency: 161.975/162.025MHz ±500Hz
  • Baud rate: 9600baud
  • Synchronisation: UTC
  • Messages: Message 1 (Position), Message 14 (Status)
  • Repetition interval: 8 messages/minute - Message 14 sent twice every 4 minutes

Visible Strobe and Night Vision Lights

  • Light Type: High Intensity LED & Infrared (IR)
  • Light Colour: White and IR
  • Average Intensity Visible: >1 candela
  • Average Intensity Night Vision Light: 15mW/sr
  • Flash Rate: 24 per minute (nom.)

GNSS Receiver

  • Satellite Channels: 72 acquisition
  • Sensitivity: -167dBm
  • Cold Start / Re-acquisition:  -148dBm / -160dBm
  • GNSS Antenna: Microstrip Patch

Battery

  • Type: Lithium Iron Disulphide (LiFeS2)
  • Operating Time: >48Hours @ -20°C
  • Battery Replacement Period: 10 years
 

SHIPPING DELAYS EXPECTED TO WESTERN AUSTRALIA

The Sydney-to-Perth rail link is currently closed due to heavy rain and flooding. The Melbourne-to-Adelaide rail link is also closed due to damage caused by a train derailment.

This situation is causing extended delays of deliveries to Western Australia for the following shipping services:

- Australia Post eParcel - Regular
- TNT Road

If you need an order in Western Australia urgently, consider using  the "Australia Post eParcel - Express" service if it is available for your order. Alternatively contact our WA MAIL ORDER DEPARTMENT to discuss options based on stock already available in WA.

CHRISTMAS ORDERS

Australia Post and our Commercial Couriers are expecting the festive season to be extra busy this year. Based on their advice, we cannot guarantee orders placed after the cut-off dates listed below will be delivered by Christmas.

To avoid disappointment place your Christmas orders as early as possible.

State Regular Express
ACT 11th Dec 15th Dec
NSW 11th Dec 15th Dec
NT   5th Dec 11th Dec
QLD 11th Dec 15th Dec
SA 11th Dec 15th Dec
TAS 11th Dec 15th Dec
VIC 11th Dec 15th Dec
WA   1st Dec 11th Dec

 

Overseas, offshore islands and distant mainland locations may take up to 3 or 4 weeks to deliver. Please contact your local Mail Order Department to discuss specific details relating to your situation.


SHIPPING

All orders are shipped from our Brookvale, Sydney order fulfilment centre. Orders are normally shipped within 5 business days - most quicker!

Shipping day estimates after your order leaves our fulfilment centre in Sydney are based on Australia Post domestic delivery times:

 State   Regular
  Express
 ACT   2 - 3 business days   1 - 2 business days
 NSW   2 - 4 business days   1 - 3 business days
 NT   4 - 13 business days   3 - 5 business days
 QLD   3 -12 business days   2 - 4 business days
 SA   3 - 5 business days   2 - 4 business days
 TAS   4 - 8 business days   2 - 4 business days
 VIC   3 - 5 business days   2 - 3 business days
 WA   5 - 10 business days   2 - 6 business days


* These delivery times are an estimate and actual delivery times may vary based on peak periods and other external factors. Bulky orders may take longer.

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International Shipping

We are currently unable to deliver online orders outside of Australia.

If you are located outside of Australia and wish to place an order offline. Please contact our Mail Order department or send us an enquiry via the orange help bubble located at the bottom right of this page.

 

RETURNS

Online purchases can be returned/exchanged within 30 days. Some exclusions do apply.

Visit our Returns Policy page for details on how you can return an item.