Kannad Marine EPIRB

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon

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Designed to meet IMO SOLAS requirements for

global location and positive identification of
transmitted distress signals the new Kannad
Marine 406 MHz Emergency Position Indicating

Radio Beacon (EPIRB) is an entry level unit

suitable for commercial mariners and recreational
boaters when purchased with automatic floatfree container.

COSPAS/SARSAT and MED* approved

Simple installation and easy to operate
Simultaneous transmissions on
406.028 MHz and 121.5 MHz
n Once activated, will transmit for a
minimum of 48 hours
n High brightness LED flashing locator lights
n Comprehensive diagnostic and
self-test facilities
n Float-free container for automatic
activation
n Unique CARRYSAFE wall mount bracket
for indoor installation
n Non hazardous battery for safe and
easy transportation
n 5 year battery life
*MED = European Council Directive 96/98/EC on marine
equipment, as amended

Kannad Marine EPIRB

It complies with the COSPAS/SARSAT class1 and

class2 requirements T.001, 3rd issue, and fulfill
IMOs guidelines for the avoidance of false alerts
as recommended in Resolution A.810(19) (separate test button, water contact switch as well as
manual and automatic activation facilities).
The internationally approved Kannad Marine
EPIRB works on the global COSPAS/SARSAT
search and rescue satellite system which consists
of satellites in the low-altitude Earth orbit (LEO)
and in the geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) that
transmit the distress signals to the earth stations
(LUTs) where Search and Rescue activities will
be initiated.
The global COSPAS/SARSAT system consists of 3
basic units:
n The EPIRB which transmits on 406.028 MHz a
pulsed digital message as well as a continuous
signal on 121.5 MHz for homing purposes,
n The space segment of GEO and LEO satellites
that are evaluating and transmitting at
realtime the distress signal to the earth
station (LUT) as well as storing the distress
signal for forwarding and
n The earth segment which consists of Local
User Terminal (LUT), which receive the distress
signal from the satellite and calculates the
position of the beacon using the known
satellite location and the Doppler shift data.
This information is transferred to the Mission
Control Centre (MCC) to determine the vessel
in distress based on either the serial number,
the call sign or the Maritime Mobile Safety
Identification number (MMSI) of the EPIRB.
The MCC then passes this relevant ships data
to the Rescue Coordination Centre (RCC) which
coordinates the rescue activities.
The 406 MHz EPIRB was designed especially for
detection by satellites and for location by means
of Doppler effect.

SAM Electronics GmbH

Products Automation, Navigation and Communication
Behringstrasse 120
22763 Hamburg . Germany

406 MHz Beacon

Meets the requirements of the international standards: COSPAS-SARSAT T.001 class 2,
RTCM SC110-STD Version 2 class 2, IEC 61097-2, EN 60945, FCC regulations, Part 80.
Temperature range
Operating
-20C to +55C (Class 2),
Storage
-30C to +70C
SOLAS Float-Free Housing
-30C to +65C (Class 2)
EPIRB sealing depth
Waterproof up to 10 m
EPIRB weight
657 g
Float-Free Housing & EPIRB
2130 g
406 MHz Transmitter
Frequency
406.028 MHz +1 kHz
Output power
5 W +2 dB
Homing transmitter
Frequency
121.5 MHz + 3 kHz
Output power
50 mW + 3 dB PERP
Transmit antenna type
Blade vertically polarised, omni-directional
Indicator
Flashing white LED lamp
Light output
>0.75 candela over 75% of the horizontal plane
EPIRB message formats
Serialised, MMSI or radio call sign.
Controls
Switches for manual activation and Self TEST
Beacon activation
Automatically by seawater switch within

5 seconds of immersion. Manually by sealed switch
Battery
Classed as non-hazardous for transportation
Temperature range
Operating
-20C to +55C,
Storage
-30C to +70C
Operational life
48 hours minimum at -20C
Battery replacement interval
5 years

The float-free Kannad Marine EPIRB once

installed, operates fully automatically in its
container. At depths between 1 and 4 m the
simple and reliable hydrostatic release
mechanism opens the container to eject the
EPIRB. Transmission will start immediately after
water contact or may be released manually by
using the protected ON/OFF-switch. It contains
a 121.5 MHz homing transmitter as well as a

Phone: +49 (0)40 - 88 25 - 28 41

Fax
+49 (0)40 - 88 25 - 41 16
ANC@sam-electronics.de
www.sam-electronics.de

high intensity super LED flash light to enable the

location by SAR forces. A lanyard is supplied for
tethering the beacon to liferafts.
This compact and EPIRB is available for
installations outside on decks with its protective
float-free container or, for manual activation with
a wall mount bracket fixed inside the navigation
bridge or in survival crafts.

Printed in Germany Technical alterations reserved SAM Electronics GmbH DS 3.069.06/2010

Technical Data