Tron 60AIS EPIRB vs HydroFix HRU
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The JRC Tron 60AIS EPIRB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products certified to SOLAS. Key difference: Weight — Tron 60AIS EPIRB is 0.7 kg vs HydroFix HRU at 93.6 g.
Tron 60AIS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
Specification comparison
| Specification | Tron 60AIS EPIRB | HydroFix HRU |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Battery Type | Lithium metal, 12 VDC / 2.9 Ah | |
| Battery Life | 10 years | |
| Operating Time | > 48 hours | |
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 93.6 g |
| Dimensions | 339 x 130 x 121 mm | 63 x 86 x 50 mm |
| Bracket Weight | 1.0 kg | |
| Bracket Dimensions | 385 x 151 x 153 mm | |
| Temperature Range | -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 | |
| Activation Depth | 1.5 - 4 m | |
| Service Life | 2 years | |
| Shelf Life | 4 years | |
| Release Mechanism | Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic) | |
| Material | Marine-grade polymer |
Certification comparison
| Certification | Tron 60AIS EPIRB | HydroFix HRU |
|---|---|---|
| MED | ✓ | — Not listed |
| SOLAS | ✓ | ✓ |
| USCG | — Not listed | ✓ |
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