ODEO Strobe vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Daniamant ODEO Strobe and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Battery Type — ODEO Strobe is AA lithium or alkaline (user replaceable) vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at 2x AA Lithium (L91).

ODEO Strobe
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Specification comparison

Specification ODEO Strobe SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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
Battery Type AA lithium or alkaline (user replaceable) 2x AA Lithium (L91)
Drop Height 2 m
Material ABS UV-resistant polycarbonate
Color Yellow
Buoyant Yes
Light Intensity >3 cd
Visibility Range 2 nm
Beam Pattern 360 degrees
Battery Life (30C) >40 hours
Battery Life (-1C) >24 hours
Drop Test Height 76 m
Activation Type Automatic (water-activated)

Certification comparison

Certification ODEO Strobe SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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ODEO Strobe
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