SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto vs GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II

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The Kannad Marine SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II 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 II at 406.031 MHz.

SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II

Specification comparison

Specification SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
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 Manual
Material Floatable yellow polycarbonate

Certification comparison

Certification SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
MED ✓ ✓
SOLAS ✓ ✓
USCG — Not listed ✓

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Data sources

SafePro+ RLS EPIRB - Auto
Data from seasofsolutions.com ·
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GlobalFix V5 AIS EPIRB - Category II
Data from acrartex.com ·
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