Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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The Ocean Safety Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED. Key difference: Activation Type — Ocean Signal SafeSea M200 is Automatic on lifejacket inflation vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at Automatic (water-activated).
Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Frequency
121.5 MHz
Battery Life
5 years
Operational Duration
>12 hours
GPS
GPS, Galileo (GNSS)
Activation Type
Automatic on lifejacket inflation
Automatic (water-activated)
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
Material
UV-resistant polycarbonate
Certification comparison
Certification
Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
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Ocean Signal SafeSea M200
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