The Mobilarm V100 ANZ VPIRB is water activated from the READY position and transmits a unique identifier and the GPS position of a man overboard via VHF DSC at regular intervals - every 5 minutes in the first 30 minutes, then every 10 minutes, for a minimum of 12 hours.
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Automatic detection and notification of a man overboard event
Uses existing GMDSS/VHF radio infrastructure
No requirement for specialist equipment of services such as direction finding or satellites
Provides real-time GPS position, updated and transmitted at regular intervals to VHF receivers in range
Distress alert includes unique device indentity to enable tracking of individual devices/casualties
Integrates with lifejacket or Personal Flotation Device (PFD) for easy wearability
Alerting radius of 2 to 10 nautical miles (surface-to-surface) and 40NM (surface-to-air) depending on sea state and altitude/height of receiving antenna
Minimum 12 hours emergency operation at -10oC (14oF)
Test function to check battery life, water sensing, GPS acquisition etc.
Strobe light (conforms to SOLAS Lifejacket specifications) for visual homing
5 year service life
2 year standard warranty, optional 3 year extended warranty available