SEP-500 GPS EPIRB vs HydroFix HRU
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The Samyung ENC SEP-500 GPS EPIRB and ACR Electronics HydroFix HRU are both epirbs products. Key difference: Service Life — SEP-500 GPS EPIRB is 4 years vs HydroFix HRU at 2 years.
Specification comparison
Specification
SEP-500 GPS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
Frequency
406.037 MHz
Homing Frequency
121.5 MHz
Transmit Power (406 MHz)
5 W
Homing Power
75 mW
Battery Life
48 hours
Battery Life (20C)
80 hours
Service Life
4 years
2 years
GPS
16-channel ANTARIS 4, 1575.42 MHz
Weight
1.5 kg
93.6 g
Material
ABS Plastic
Marine-grade polymer
Temperature Range
-20 to +55 C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +70 C
Strobe Light
21 flashes/min, 0.75 cd minimum
Modulation
Phase modulation, 1.1 +/- 0.1 rad
Data Rate
400 bps
Part Number
SEP-500
Activation Depth
1.5 - 4 m
Dimensions
63 x 86 x 50 mm
Shelf Life
4 years
Release Mechanism
Patented rod system (no battery/blade/pyrotechnic)
Certification comparison
Certification
SEP-500 GPS EPIRB
HydroFix HRU
CCS
✓
— Not listed
KR
✓
— Not listed
MED
✓
— Not listed
SOLAS
— Not listed
✓
USCG
— Not listed
✓
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