SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
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The Kannad Marine SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I are both epirbs products certified to MED and SOLAS. Key difference: Frequency — SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto is 406.040 MHz vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I at 406.031 MHz.
SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Specification comparison
Specification
SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Frequency
406.040 MHz
406.031 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
12W EIRP
Frequency (Homer)
121.5 MHz
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
70 mW
50 mW
GPS
GPS + Galileo, 92-channel, 1575.42 MHz
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
GNSS Sensitivity
-167 dBm
Battery Life
48 hours
48 hours
Service Life
10 years
10 years
Weight
710 g
810 g
Dimensions
425 x 105 x 105 mm
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length
225 mm
190 mm
Activation Depth
1 - 4 m
Enclosure Weight
1075 g
Enclosure Dimensions
415 x 135 x 135 mm
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +70 C
Part Number
23-002-510A
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
AIS Frequency
161.975 / 162.025 MHz
Position Accuracy
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
Activation Type
Automatic (hydrostatic release)
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Certification comparison
Certification
SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
MED
✓
✓
SOLAS
✓
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
Data sources
SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
Data from seasofsolutions.com ·
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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category I
Data from acrartex.com ·
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