GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I vs HydroFix HRU
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The ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Weight — GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I is 810 g vs HydroFix HRU at 93.6 g.
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Specification comparison
Specification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.031 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
12W EIRP
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
Weight
810 g
93.6 g
Dimensions
280 x 109 x 111 mm
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Antenna Length
190 mm
Battery Life
48 hours
Service Life
10 years
2 years
GPS
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Position Accuracy
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Activation Type
Automatic (hydrostatic release)
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Marine-grade polymer
Activation Depth
1.5 - 4 m
Shelf Life
4 years
Release Mechanism
Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)
Certification comparison
Certification
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
HydroFix HRU
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
✓
✓
Data sources
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
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