Simrad SA50 SART
The Simrad SA50 is a compact and lightweight search and rescue transponder, which is triggered by a search vessel’s radar, enabling easy location of life rafts in emergency situations. The lightweight and compact SA50 transponder weighs a lot less than its competitors, but has the same capabilities and can be activated in seconds.
On being interrogated by an X-band radar the SA50 will emit 12 pulses. These appear on the radar display as blips, where the nearest blip to the center indicates the position of the transponder within 150 m (492 ft), thereby greatly improving the chances of a quick rescue.
Carriage requirements
The number of SARTs required depends on the size and type of ship.
IMO Carriage Requirements stipulate that all SOLAS vessels over 300 tons must carry a minimum of one SART, whilst passenger ships must carry a minimum of two. More recent regulations require RO–RO ferries to carry a minimum of one SART for every four life rafts.
Simrad safety
Simrad is already an established name in the GMDSS safety market with its AXIS range of handheld VHF radios. Chosen by rescue services and armed forces throughout the world, the AXIS range not only fulfils SOLAS requirements, but is also proven to be one of the most reliable safety tools available to the mariner today. The SA50 is the perfect complement to the AXIS range, highlighting Simrad’s position as a leading manufacturer of survival craft equipment to the marine industry. For use as carry-off device or fitted in life raft
Smallest SART available, the compact design allows easy packing in life raft
Automatic or manual activation
Non-hazardous batteries make the SA50 extremely cost-effective
Innovative circuit design ensures full compliance with the latest safety requirements Self-contained lanyard in easy-to-wind-out spool
Battery replacement Shelf life: 5 years Operating time: 96 hours minimum (on Standby) 8 hours operating time (once triggered) The SA50 is shipped with non-hazardous batteries. To have the batteries replaced, return the SA50 to a Simrad-approved service center. Environmental information
Operating temperature range: -20ºC to +55ºC (-4ºF to 131ºF)
Drop proof: 20 m (65.6 ft) onto water
Water proof: up to 10 m (32.8 ft) submersion
Dimensions
H: 235 mm (9.7")
W: 78 mm (3.2")
Weight
0.35 kg (0.77 lbs)
Type approval
IMO resolutions: A.802(19), A.694(17)
BS EN 61097-1:1993
BS EN 60945:1997 !
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