SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light vs 15 Minute Smoke Signal

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The ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light and Comet 15 Minute Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS.

SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

15 Minute Smoke Signal

SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

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15 Minute Smoke Signal

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Specification comparison

Specification	SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light	15 Minute Smoke Signal
Light Intensity	>3 cd
Visibility Range	2 nm
Beam Pattern	360 degrees
Battery Life (30C)	>40 hours
Battery Life (-1C)	>24 hours
Battery Type	2x AA Lithium (L91)
Drop Test Height	76 m
Activation Type	Automatic (water-activated)
Material	UV-resistant polycarbonate
Dimensions		375 (H) x 183 (dia) mm
Weight		3.3 kg
Net Explosive Content		1.287 kg
Smoke Duration		15 min (minimum)
Color		Orange smoke
Temperature Range		-1 to +30 C
Part Number		9181700

Certification comparison

Certification	SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light	15 Minute Smoke Signal
MED	✓	✓
SOLAS	✓	✓
USCG	✓	✓

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