SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light vs ODEO Distress Flare
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The ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light and Daniamant ODEO Distress Flare are both distress signals products. Key difference: Battery Type — SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light is 2x AA Lithium (L91) vs ODEO Distress Flare at 4x L91 Lithium or 4x AA Alkaline.
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
ODEO Distress Flare
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)
4x L91 Lithium or 4x AA Alkaline
Drop Test Height
76 m
Activation Type
Automatic (water-activated)
Material
UV-resistant polycarbonate
ABS
Detection Range
3 (up to 6) nautical miles
LED Specification
830nm, 10mW/sr x 5
Water Tightness
IP68, 75m for 1 hour
Drop Height
2 m
Color
Orange
Buoyant
Yes
Certification comparison
Certification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
ODEO Distress Flare
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
✓
— Not listed
USCG
✓
— Not listed
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