McMurdo Smartfind G8+ RLS EPIRB Manual

• Built in AIS for localized rescue
• Return Link Service reassurance signal
• Multi GNSS including Galileo & GPS
• Meets the IMO requirement; MSC.471 (101)
• Infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal
• Accidental activation protection
• Rugged construction optimised for commercial environments
• Hands free carry strap
• 360-degree strobe
• Comes with safety bracket
• 10-year battery life
• Sealed Electronic Unit
• Sealed Battery Unit

The new SMARTFIND G8 PLUS RLS EPIRB includes an AIS locating signal and an Infra-Red (Night-Vision) optical signal to aid detection of survivors in low light conditions. Plus the addition of Return Link Service (RLS) capability allows two-way communication specifically receipt of a re-assurance signal confirming professional rescue services have received the distress signal and the user’s location is known. Rugged multi GNSS 406MHz Satellite EPIRB with both GPS and Galileo receivers unique inbuilt AIS optimised for new MEOSAR system and RLS capability.

SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRB Range

Our unparalleled marine heritage history of innovation and commitment to quality mean the next generation of SmartFind EPIRBs include previous innovations as standard. They are MEOSAR Compatible for enhanced detection and location performance combine the global 406 MHz professional search and rescue alert with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS they have a ruggedized base and an easy service battery. The false activation protection of the manual bracket and multiple self-tests all contribute to total user confidence. Customers know they can trust McMurdo when their lives are at risk.

The new range of McMurdo SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRBs benefit from an AIS locating signal visible to AIS receiver equipped vessels in the vicinity and an Infrared (Night-Vision) optical signal to aid detection of survivors in low light conditions. Infrared is detectable at greater range and in poorer conditions than standard EPIRB lights therefore further accelerating recovery times.

Return Link Service Capability

Return Link Service (RLS) capability is optional via the SmartFind PLUS RLS EPIRB model. The Return Link Service allows a two-way communication for the first time. SmartFind PLUS RLS EPIRBs receive a re-assurance signal in the form of a blue light indicating the distress signal has been received and that the user’s location is known by the professional rescue services.

This light typically activated 10 minutes after beacon activation provides a lifesaving re-assurance signal allowing those in distress to know that search and rescue professionals are aware of their situation and they are not alone.

The world\'s Most Powerful Satellite EPIRBs

Driving accelerated rescue times via:

• Further enhancing our earlier World\'s first convergence of 406 and AIS combining the global alerting of 406 MHz with the localised locating and tracking power of AIS.
• Faster alert detection on the 406 MHz frequency through our MEOSAR compatibility.
• QUADROTECH EPIRB with four search and rescue frequencies the SmartFind G8 PLUS range supports the Alert Locate Tracking and Recovery elements of search and rescue.
• Greater location detection speed and accuracy as the multi-constellation GNSS receivers work with a wider range of satellites including Galileo and GPS.
• Infrared is detectable at greater range and in poorer conditions therefore further accelerating recovery times.

SmartFind G8 Auto-Housing

A fully protective spring loaded enclosure the float free auto-housing automatically deploys and activates the EPIRB when it is submerged between 1 - 4m. The SmartFind G8 auto-housing incorporates fixing points which ensure previous McMurdo auto-housing units can be retrofitted with minimum impact when upgrading your vessels EPIRB.

SmartFind G8 PLUS EPIRBs are available as either a category 1 or category 2 EPIRBs:

Category 1 EPIRB models - Supplied inside a float free auto-housing and automatically deployed and activated when in contact with water (although they can also be manually activated).

Category 2 EPIRB models - Supplied with a unique SmartTransfer bracket to prevent accidental activation once manually removed from the bracket the EPIRB is activated manually or via water contact.