Inmarsat-E Epirb  Mark 4 / Mark 4S

Fastnet Inmarsat-E EPIRB Mark 4 / Mark 4S

The beacon with an integrated GPS records the exact position, datum and time in Standby mode. The Inmarsat Code is programmed in the beacon. With the registratio, all important ship data are associated with the 9 digit code ( ships name, type, length, owner, max amount of persons on board ...)

In the event of an emergency the system can be activated manually with the RCU and the kind of emergency can be entered. From a depth of 1,5 m below surface, the EPIRB will release from its cradle, float and transmit alarm signals.

After activating the EPIRB the emergency call will be repeated 14 times in 48 hours including the current position, course and speed.

Also available in a version (Mark 4S) with  9 GHz radar transponder (SART). The Radar transponder an be switched on/off with the RCU.

The RCU displays multiple data: position / course / speed / time / battery indicator in % / battery expiry date / Inmarsat System Code / error message in text. 
With the RCU positions can be entered manually and you can switch on SART..

Inmarsat is a worldwide satellite system operating between 76°N and 76°S latitude.

Technical data:

- floatable EPIRB
- Transmitter: 1645,6 - 1645,8 MHz, 1W EIPR
- GPS: 12-channel parallel, 163 dBW
- Interface at the RCU: NMEA 0183 / $GPRMC, potential free output to release an external alarm.
- Power supply: 9 - 33V / Standby-mode 3,8 W / Power-Save-mode appprox. 1 W
- Lithium battery for min. 48 hours of operation
- Battery lifetime min. 5 years / max. 6 years
- Weight: Epirb 3,7 kg / bracket 2,5 kg / RCU 0,8 kg
- Dimensions: 
  1. EPIRB diameter 220 x height 390 mm
  2. EPIRB with SART diameter 220 x height 620 mm
  3. RCU W 120 x H 170 x D 56 mm
- Temperature range operation -20°C to 55°C / storage -30°C to70°C
- Humidity 100% at 45°C
- Waterproof up to a depth of 10m 
- Specification: Inmarsat-E ETS 300 372 / IEC 61097-5
- Approval: Inmarsat IE 09 (Mark4) and IE 10 (Mark4S), BSH 0735, BZT,  Weelmark, CE

Version 1: Mark 4
EPIRB Mark 4 in bracket with Hydro switch due to GMDSS with Homing transmitter at 121,5 MHz and GPS.

Version 2: Mark 4S
EPIRB Mark 4S in bracket with Hydro switch due to GMDSS with integrated radar transponder as Homing-system and GPS.

optional accessories:
RCU operating unit to enter the kind of emergency
Cable between EPIRB and RCU per meter
 

Mark 4 EPIRB		no more available
Mark 4S EPIRB		no more available
RCU operating unit		no more available
Connection cable per meter		no more available