HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
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The Ocean Signal HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit and ACR Electronics GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II are both epirbs products. Key difference: Service Life — HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit is 2 years vs GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II at 10 years.
HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Specification comparison
Specification
HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Activation Depth
1.5 - 4 m
Service Life
2 years
10 years
Frequency
406.040 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
Power Output (406 MHz)
5 W
Power Output (121.5 MHz)
50 mW
Weight
810 g
Dimensions
280 x 109 x 111 mm
Antenna Length
190 mm
Battery Life
48 hours minimum @ -20°C
GPS
72-channel GNSS (GPS, Galileo, Glonass)
Position Accuracy
100 m
Waterproof Depth
10 m
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Activation Type
Manual
Material
Floatable yellow polycarbonate
Certification comparison
Certification
HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit
GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
MED
— Not listed
✓
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
USCG
✓
— Not listed
Data sources
HR1E Hydrostatic Release Unit
Data from oceansignal.com ·
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GlobalFix V6 EPIRB - Category II
Data from acrartex.com ·
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