SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light vs Light & Smoke Signal
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The ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light and Comet Light & Smoke Signal are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Light Intensity — SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light is >3 cd vs Light & Smoke Signal at 2 candela.
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Light & Smoke Signal
Light Intensity
>3 cd
2 candela
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
Smoke Duration
15 min
Light Duration
15 hours (minimum)
Color
Orange smoke
Temperature Range
1 to +30 C
Attachment Line Length
4 m
Compatible Lifebuoy Weight
4.0 kg
Part Number
9181600
Certification comparison
Certification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Light & Smoke Signal
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
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