Tron SART20 Radar Transponder

Tron SART20

JRC · Japan

X-band (9 GHz) radar transponder for search and rescue operations. Transmits a series of 12 radar pulses visible on any X-band radar display, indicating the position of survival craft. Mandatory carriage equipment for SOLAS vessels of 300 GT and above. 96 hours standby plus 8 hours continuous operation.

Technical specifications

Frequency
9.2 - 9.5 (X-band)GHz
Radiated Power
> 400 EIRPmW
Receive Sensitivity
< -50dBm
Response Delay
< 0.5us
Sweep Type
12 sweep sawtooth, fwd 7.5 us, ret 0.4 us
Weight
450g
Dimensions
250 x 89mm
Material
Polycarbonate with 10% glass fibre
Battery Type
Lithium, non-hazardous, 7.2V
Battery Life
5years
Operating Life (Standby)
96hours
Operating Life (Continuous)
8hours
Temperature Range
-20 to +55C
Storage Temperature
-30 to +65C
Antenna Pattern
Omnidirectional horizontal, +/-2.5 deg vertical

Certifications

  • MED
  • SOLAS — III/6.2.2, III/26.2.5, IV/7.1.3

Data source

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