Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB vs HydroFix HRU
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The Jotron Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS and USCG. Key difference: Service Life — Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB is 5 years vs HydroFix HRU at 2 years.
Specification comparison
Specification
Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.037 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.500 MHz
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
5 W
Homing Power
100 mW
Battery Life
168 hours
Service Life
5 years
2 years
GPS
Multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo)
Weight
1900 g
93.6 g
Dimensions
400 x 200 x 200 mm
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Material
Glass reinforced polycarbonate
Marine-grade polymer
VDR Storage
80 GB
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +65 C
Part Number
103200
Activation Depth
1.5 - 4 m
Shelf Life
4 years
Release Mechanism
Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)
Certification comparison
Certification
Tron 40VDR AIS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
✓
✓
TC
✓
— Not listed
USCG
✓
✓
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