rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Distress Signals comparison · 2 products · View all Distress Signals

The Ocean Signal rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to USCG.

rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light

Specification comparison

Specification rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Battery Life >3 hours
Light Distribution 180 degrees
Visible Range 7-8 miles
Waterproof IP67
Buoyant Yes
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
Activation Type Automatic (water-activated)
Material UV-resistant polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED — Not listed ✓
SOLAS — Not listed ✓
USCG ✓ ✓

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rescueME EDF2 Electronic Distress Flare
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SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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