SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light vs ODEO Strobe
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The ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light and Daniamant ODEO Strobe are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Battery Type — SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light is 2x AA Lithium (L91) vs ODEO Strobe at AA lithium or alkaline (user replaceable).
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
ODEO Strobe
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)
AA lithium or alkaline (user replaceable)
Drop Test Height
76 m
Activation Type
Automatic (water-activated)
Material
UV-resistant polycarbonate
ABS
Light Output
50 cd
Light Type
White flashing LED + Infrared
IR Specification
830nm, 10mW/sr x 5
Detection Range
3 nautical miles
Water Tightness
IP68, 50m for 1 hour
Service Life
5 years
Drop Height
2 m
Color
Yellow
Buoyant
Yes
Certification comparison
Certification
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
ODEO Strobe
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
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