Manoverboard Mk9 vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
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The Pains Wessex Manoverboard Mk9 and ACR Electronics SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light are both distress signals products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Light Intensity — Manoverboard Mk9 is 2 cd vs SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light at >3 cd.
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Specification comparison
Specification
Manoverboard Mk9
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
Smoke Duration
900 s
Smoke Color
Orange
Light Intensity
2 cd
>3 cd
Weight
3.3 kg
Weight (with bracket)
3.85 kg
Dimensions
375 x 183 mm
Temperature Range
+1 - +30 C
LED Bulbs
2 x 3.6V 2A
Lifebuoy Weight
4.0 kg
Drop Test
56 m
UN Number
UN0507
Hazard Class
1.4S
Part Number
9537800
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
Manoverboard Mk9
SM-3 SOLAS Lifebuoy Marker Light
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
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