Tron 60AIS EPIRB vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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The JRC Tron 60AIS EPIRB and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: GPS — Tron 60AIS EPIRB is GPS, GLONASS, Galileo vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II at 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass).
Tron 60AIS EPIRB
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
| Specification | Tron 60AIS EPIRB | GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency (Cospas-Sarsat) | 406.031 MHz | |
| Output Power (406 MHz) | 5 W | |
| Frequency (Homing) | 121.500 MHz | |
| Output Power (121.5 MHz) | 100 mW | |
| Frequency (AIS 1) | 161.975 MHz | |
| Frequency (AIS 2) | 162.025 MHz | |
| Output Power (AIS) | 1 W | |
| AIS Modulation | GMSK | |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | 72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass) |
| Battery Type | Lithium metal, 12 VDC / 2.9 Ah | |
| Battery Life | 10 years | 48 hours |
| Operating Time | > 48 hours | |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 810 g |
| Dimensions | 339 x 130 x 121 mm | 280 x 109 x 111 mm |
| Bracket Weight | 1.0 kg | |
| Bracket Dimensions | 385 x 151 x 153 mm | |
| Temperature Range | -20 to +55 C | -20 to +55 C |
| Storage Temperature | -30 to +70 C | |
| Activation | Automatic (float-free) and manual | |
| Release Sensor Validity | 2 years | |
| Compass Safe Distance | 0.8 m | |
| 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 | |
| Antenna Length | 190 mm | |
| Service Life | 10 years | |
| Position Accuracy | 100 m | |
| Waterproof Depth | 10 m | |
| Activation Type | Manual | |
| Material | Floatable yellow polycarbonate |
Certification comparison
| Certification | Tron 60AIS EPIRB | GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II |
|---|---|---|
| MED | ✓ | ✓ |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| USCG | — Not listed | ✓ |