Personal Distress Signal vs Compact Signal Launcher

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The Pains Wessex Personal Distress Signal and Comet Compact Signal Launcher are both pyrotechnics & flares products. Key difference: Light Intensity — Personal Distress Signal is 10000 cd vs Compact Signal Launcher at 10000 candela.

Personal Distress Signal
Compact Signal Launcher

Specification comparison

Specification Personal Distress Signal Compact Signal Launcher
Light Intensity 10000 cd 10000 candela
Burn Time 5 s 5 s (minimum)
Altitude 46 m 46 m
Color Red Red
Weight 160 g 74 g
Net Explosive Content 45 g 15 g
Cartridge Count 9 3
Visibility (day) 5 miles
Visibility (night) 10 miles
Ignition Method Penjector system
UN Number UN0312
Hazard Class 1.4G
Part Number 9556650 9194700
Temperature Range -30 to +65 C

Certification comparison

Certification Personal Distress Signal Compact Signal Launcher
MED — Not listed ✓
USCG ✓ — Not listed

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Personal Distress Signal
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Compact Signal Launcher
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